Acer Aspire 3690 Bedienungsanleitung

Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 SeriesUser's Guide

xFinding your comfort zoneFind your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to ac

82EnglishConnecting your TV and AV-in cablesFollow the instructions below to set up the TV function of your Acer notebook.PAL/SECAM and NTSC systems1

83EnglishTo set up the antenna:1 Push gently at the top until the bottom section pops out.2 Pull the bottom up until it is positioned at 90 degrees to

84EnglishAV-in cableThe AV-in cable can be used to connect your notebook to a VHS player or camcorder for viewing, capturing and recording video clips

85EnglishBIOS utilityThe BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS.Your computer is already properly confi

86EnglishUsing softwarePlaying DVD moviesWhen the DVD drive module is installed in the optical drive bay, you can play DVD movies on your computer.1 E

87EnglishPower managementThis computer has a built-in power management unit that monitors system activity. System activity refers to any activity invo

88EnglishAcer eRecovery ManagementAcer eRecovery Management is a tool to quickly backup and restore the system. You can create and save a backup of th

89EnglishBurn backup discUsing the Burn Disc page of Acer eRecovery Management, you can burn the factory default image, a user backup image, the curre

90EnglishTroubleshootingThis chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solut

91EnglishEnglishIf you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service cente

xiDeveloping good work habitsDevelop the following work habits to make your computer use more relaxing and productive:• Take short breaks regularly an

92EnglishRegulations and safety noticesFCC noticeThis device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant

93EnglishEnglishand (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.Notice: Canadian

94EnglishYour telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of y

95EnglishEnglishNotice for New Zealand1 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the

96EnglishLaser compliance statementThe CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser product. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (sh

97EnglishEnglishRadio device regulatory noticeNote: Below regulatory information is for models with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only.GeneralThis pro

98Englishwireless mouse/keyboard)• EN301 511 V9.0.2:2003 (Applied to models with 3G function)• EN301 908-1 V2.2.1:2003 (Applied to models with 3G fu

99EnglishEnglishList of applicable countriesEU member states as of May 2004 are: Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Lux

100English2 This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC requires this product to be used

101EnglishEnglishFederal Communications ComissionDeclaration of ConformityThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to

xiiFirst things firstWe would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs.Your guidesTo help you

102EnglishWe, Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited 3F, No. 168 Xizang medium road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, ChinaContact Person: M

103EnglishEnglishLCD panel ergonomic specificationsDesign viewing distance 500 mmDesign inclination angle 0.0°Design azimuth angle 90.0°Viewing direct

104EnglishIndexAAC adaptercaring for xiiiaudio 39adjusting the volume 39troubleshooting 44Bbattery packbattery-low warning 50caring for

105Englishon indicator 29memoryinstalling 81messageserror 90modem 76Nnetwork 77Notebook Managerhotkey 35num lock 33on indicator

xiiiTo turn the power off, do any of the following:• Use the Windows shutdown commandClick on Start then click on Shut Down.• Use the power buttonYo

xivTaking care of your battery packHere are some ways to take care of your battery pack:• Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Turn th

Information for your safety and comfort iiiSafety instructions iiiAdditional safety information viOperating environment viMedical devices viVehicles v

Audio 39Adjusting the volume 39Using the system utilities 40Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 40Launch Manager 41Norton Internet Security 42Fre

Make DVDs 64Authoring CD/DVDs 64Acer Arcade Deluxe(for selected models) 6565Remote control 66Remote functions 67Starting Acer Arcade Deluxe 68VideoMag

BIOS utility 85Boot sequence 85Enable disk-to-disk recovery 85Password 85Using software 86Playing DVD movies 86Power management 87Acer eRecovery Manag

1Empowering TechnologyAcer Empowering TechnologyThe Empowering Technology toolbar makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage

Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes. Such cha

2Empowering TechnologyAcer eNet Management Acer eNet Management helps you quickly connect to both wired and wireless networks in a variety of location

3Empowering TechnologySecurity and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information.

4Empowering TechnologyAcer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your power management op

5Empowering Technology3 Click "Apply" to save your new settings.To delete a power plan:You cannot delete the power plan you are currently us

6Empowering TechnologyAcer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you project your computer's display to an external display

7Empowering TechnologyAcer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that protects your files from being accesse

8Empowering TechnologyAcer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is simple yet effective utility that allows you to lock removable storage, optical

9Empowering Technology

10Empowering TechnologyAcer eRecovery Management Note: Models shipped with Windows Vista™ Starter Edition only support Acer eRecovery Management.Acer

11Empowering TechnologyFor more information, please refer to "Acer eRecovery Management" on page 88 in the AcerSystem User's Guide.Note

iiiInformation for your safety and comfortSafety instructionsRead these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all wa

12Empowering TechnologyAcer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications, set BIOS passwords and modif

13Empowering TechnologyWindows Mobility CenterThe Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in one easy-to-find place, so yo

14Empowering Technology

15EnglishYour Acer notebook tourAfter setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us show you around your new Acer

16EnglishClosed front view3 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.4 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer m

17English4 Wireless communication button/indicatorEnables/disables the wireless function. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication.5 Power i

18EnglishLeft view# Icon Item Description1 Kensington lock slotConnects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.2 Ventilation slots Enable t

19EnglishRight view# Item Description1 Slot-load optical driveInternal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs(slot-load or tray-load depending on model).2

20EnglishRear view# Icon Item Description1 Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line.2 Two USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse

21EnglishBase view# Item Description1 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.2 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.3 Hard disk bay

ivWarnings• Do not use this product near water.• Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the product falls, it could be seri

22EnglishSpecificationsOperating system• Windows Vista™ Home Basic• Windows Vista™ Home Premium• Windows Vista™ Ultimate• Windows Vista™ Starter Editi

23EnglishSystem memory Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 Series• Up to 2 GB of DDR2 533/667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modul

24EnglishDisplay and graphics• 15.4" WXGA color TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, 16:10 viewing ratio, supporting simultaneous multi-window v

25EnglishAudio• Audio system with two built-in speakers• Intel® High-Definition audio support• MS Sound compatible• S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Inter

26EnglishSoftware• Acer Empowering Technology• Acer eNet Management • Acer ePower Management• Acer ePresentation Management• Acer eDataSecurity Manage

27EnglishCommunication• Acer Video Conference featuring Voice and Video over Internet Protocol (VVoIP) support via Acer OrbiCam™ and optional Acer Blu

28EnglishNote: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.I/O interface

29EnglishIndicatorsThe computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators:The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is clo

30EnglishEasy-launch buttonsLocated above the keyboard are four buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: mail, Web browser, Em

31EnglishTouchpadThe built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finge

vNote: The grounding pin also provides good protection from unexpected noise produced by other nearby electrical devices that may interfere with the p

32EnglishNote: When using the touchpad, keep it — and your fingers — dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movement; hence, the lighter t

33EnglishUsing the keyboardThe keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys.

34EnglishWindows keysThe keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.Key DescriptionWindows keyPressed alone, this key has the same

35EnglishHotkeysThe computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output

36English<Fn> + <F6> Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return.<Fn> + <F7> To

37EnglishSpecial keysYou can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard.The Euro symbol1 O

38EnglishEjecting the optical (CD or DVD) diskPress the drive eject button to eject the optical disk when the computer is on.Note: Slot-load or tray-l

39EnglishAudioThe computer comes with 32-bit Intel High-Definition audio, and built-in stereo speakers.Adjusting the volumeAdjusting the volume on the

40EnglishUsing the system utilitiesAcer GridVista (dual-display compatible)Note: This feature is only available on certain models.Models shipped with

41English1 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar.2 Drag and drop each window into the ap

viTelephone line safety• Disconnect all telephone lines from the equipment when not in use and/or before servicing.• To avoid the remote risk of elect

42EnglishNorton Internet SecurityNorton Internet Security is an anti-virus utility that can protect against viruses, keeping your data safe and secure

43EnglishFrequently asked questionsThe following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer. Easy solutions are p

44EnglishNo audio is heard from the computer.Check the following:• The volume may be muted. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on t

45English• Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is turned on.• Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely

46EnglishTo start the recovery process:1 Restart the system.2 While the Acer logo is showing, press <Alt> + <F10> at the same time to ente

47EnglishEnglishBattery packThe computer uses a battery pack that gives you long use between charges.Battery pack characteristicsThe battery pack has

48EnglishFollow these steps again until the battery has been charged and discharged three times.Use this conditioning process for all new batteries, o

49EnglishEnglishTo remove a battery pack:1 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery.2 Pull the battery from the battery bay.Charging the

50EnglishBattery-low warningWhen using battery power pay attention to the Windows power meter.Warning: Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible afte

51EnglishAcer Arcade (for selected models)Acer Arcade is an integrated player for music, photos, TV, DVD movies and videos. It can be operated using y

viiPacemakers. Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum separation of 15.3 centimeters (6 inches) be maintained between wireless devices and a

52EnglishRemote controlIf your Aspire is bundled with a TV-tuner card, a 48-button remote control is included for use with the Acer Arcade software. T

53EnglishRemote functions*TeleText regions only. **Dependent on individual DVD content.# Item Description1 Live TV Launch Live TV mode2 Power Turn off

54EnglishFinding and playing contentClicking a button on the Arcade home page opens the corresponding feature's home page. The content pages have

55EnglishIn Audio Settings:Use "Speaker Environment" to choose between "Headphones," "SPDIF," "2" or more spea

56EnglishVirtual keyboardWhenever you are required to enter search information, or name a file, DVD or folder, you can use the onscreen virtual keyboa

57EnglishCinemaIf your computer came with a DVD drive, you can play movies from DVDs and video CDs (VCDs) with the Cinema function of Acer Arcade. Thi

58EnglishAlbumAcer Arcade lets you view digital photos individually or as a slide show, from any available drive on your computer. Click the Album but

59EnglishTo add background music to a slide show, click on the "Slide Show Music" option. The Slide Show Music page will ask you to choose m

60EnglishEditing videoAcer Arcade offers the capability to edit captured video clips, photos and footage from a camcorder into a movie. You can also s

61EnglishTV (for selected models)Arcade allows you to watch TV from your computer. Click the TV button on the home page to show the TV main page.The L

viiiEmergency callsWarning: You cannot make emergency calls through this device. To make an emergency call you shall dial out through your mobile phon

62EnglishNote: Since the TV content you watch always lags slightly behind the live TV broadcast, going to the end of the instant replay recording is a

63EnglishSignal settingsClick on Capture Device to select between an analog or digital input for your TV signal.Select TV Source to choose the source

64EnglishNote: The snapshot function is available when TeleText is running.Make DVDsAcer Arcade provides an easy and complete solution for recording d

65EnglishAcer Arcade Deluxe(for selected models) Note: Acer Arcade Deluxe is available for systems with Windows Media Center.Acer Arcade Deluxe extend

66EnglishRemote controlIf your Aspire is bundled with a TV-tuner card, a remote control is included for use with the Arcade Deluxe software. The table

67EnglishRemote functions*TeleText regions only.# Item Description1 Play Play selection2 Record Record TV3 Rewind Reverse playback or go to previous p

68EnglishStarting Acer Arcade DeluxeYou can run the Acer Arcade Deluxe utilities directly from Windows Media Center. To do this, scroll up/down from t

69EnglishDV WizardDV Wizard provides real-time preview and capture from DV camcorders and webcams to your computer's hard drive or directly burne

70EnglishTaking your notebook PC with youThis section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving around or traveling with your computer.Disconne

71EnglishNote: If the Sleep indicator is off, the computer has entered Hibernation mode and is turned off. If the power indicator is off but the Sleep

ixENERGY STAR is a government program (public/private partnership) that gives people the power to protect the environment in a cost effective way and

72EnglishSpecial considerationsFollow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work:• Minimize the effects of temperature

73EnglishSpecial considerationsIn addition to the guidelines for taking the computer home, follow these guidelines to protect your computer while trav

74EnglishSecuring your computerYour computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of. Learn how to protect and take care of your comput

75EnglishEntering passwordsWhen a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen.• When the Supervisor Password is set

76EnglishExpanding through optionsYour notebook PC offers you a complete mobile computing experience.Connectivity optionsPorts allow you to connect pe

77EnglishBuilt-in network featureThe built-in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernet-based network.To use the network feat

78EnglishUniversal Serial Bus (USB)The USB 2.0 port is a high-speed serial bus which allows you to connect USB peripherals without taking up precious

79EnglishPC Card slotThe Type II PC Card slot of the computer accepts PC Cards that enhance the usability and expandability of the computer. These car

80EnglishExpressCardThe ExpressCard is the newest version of the PC Card. It is a smaller and faster interface that further enhances the usability and

81EnglishInstalling memoryFollow these steps to install memory:1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pa