Acer Aspire 5580 Bedienungsanleitung

Aspire 5580/5570/3680/5570Z 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

80EnglishEntering passwordsWhen a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen.• When the Supervisor Password is set

81EnglishExpanding through optionsYour notebook PC offers you a complete mobile computing experience.Connectivity optionsPorts allow you to connect pe

82EnglishBuilt-in network featureThe built-in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernet-based network.To use the network feat

83EnglishUniversal 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

84EnglishPC Card slotThe Type II PC Card slot of the computer accepts PC Cards that enhance the usability and expandability of the computer. These car

85English1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. Then turn the computer over to access its base.2 R

86EnglishEnable disk-to-disk recoveryTo enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the catego

87EnglishUsing softwarePlaying DVD moviesWhen the DVD drive module is installed in the optical drive bay, you can play DVD movies on your computer.1 E

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

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

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

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93EnglishEnglishRegulations and safety noticesFCC noticeThis device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device p

94Englishand (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.Notice: Canadian usersTh

95EnglishEnglishYour telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the proper functioni

96EnglishNotice for New Zealand1 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item c

97EnglishEnglishLaser compliance statementThe CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser product. The CD or DVD drive's classification la

98EnglishRadio device regulatory noticeNote: Below regulatory information is for models with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only.GeneralThis product co

99EnglishEnglishwireless mouse/keyboard)• EN301 511 V9.0.2:2003 (Applied to models with 3G function)• EN301 908-1 V2.2.1:2003 (Applied to models wit

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

100EnglishList of applicable countriesEU member states as of May 2004 are: Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembour

101EnglishEnglish2 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

102EnglishFederal Communications ComissionDeclaration of ConformityThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol

103EnglishEnglishDeclaration of Conformity for CE MarkingWe, Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited 3F, No. 168 Xizang medium road, Huangpu Di

104EnglishCouncil Decision 98/482/EC (CTR21) for pan- European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). RoHS Direct

105EnglishIndexAAC adaptercaring for xiiiaudiotroubleshooting 48Bbattery packbattery-low warning 54caring for xivcharacteristics 51char

106Englishmemoryinstalling 84– 85messageserror 90modem 81Nnetwork 82Notebook Managerhotkey 34num lock 32on indicator 27numeric

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 buttonY

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

Touchpad basics 29Using the keyboard 32Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 32Windows keys 33Hotkeys 34Special keys 36Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD

Player controls 60Virtual keyboard 61Background mode 61Cinema 62Settings 62Album 63Editing Pictures 63Slide Show settings 63Video 64Playing a video fi

Special considerations 77Setting up a home office 77Traveling with the computer 77Preparing the computer 77What to take with you 77Special considerati

Laser compliance statement 97LCD pixel statement 97Macrovision copyright protection notice 97Radio device regulatory notice 98General 98European Union

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

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

2Empowering TechnologyNote: If you lose the Empowering Technology password, there is no way to reset it except by reformatting your system. Make sure

3Empowering TechnologyAcer eNet Management (for selected models)Acer eNet Management helps you quickly connect to both wired and wireless networks in

4Empowering TechnologyDNS settings, wireless AP details, etc.), as well as default printer settings. Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet

5Empowering TechnologyAcer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your power management op

6Empowering Technology3 Click "Apply" to save your new settings.To delete a power plan:You cannot delete the power plan you are currently us

7Empowering TechnologyAcer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you project your computer's display to an external display

8Empowering TechnologyAcer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models)Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that protects your fi

9Empowering TechnologyAcer eLock Management (for selected models)Acer eLock Management is simple yet effective utility that allows you to lock remov

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

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11Empowering TechnologyAcer eRecovery Management Note: Models shipped with Windows Vista™ Starter Edition only support Acer eRecovery Management.Acer

12Empowering TechnologyFor more information, please refer to "Acer eRecovery Management" on page 88 in the AcerSystem User's Guide.Note

13Empowering TechnologyAcer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications, set BIOS passwords and modif

14Empowering TechnologyWindows Mobility CenterThe Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in one easy-to-find place, so yo

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 view5 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.6 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer

17EnglishLeft view8 Microphone-in jack Accepts input from external microphones.9 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, st

18EnglishRight view# Icon Item Description1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs (slot-load or tray-load depending on model).2 Op

19EnglishRear view# Icon Item Description1 Kensington lock slotConnects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.2 USB 2.0 ports Connect to U

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

20EnglishBase view# Item Description1 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory.2 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool.Note: Do n

21EnglishSpecificationsOperating system• Windows® Vista™ Home Basic• Windows® Vista™ Home Premium• Windows® Vista™ Ultimate• Windows® Vista™ Starter E

22EnglishDisplay and graphics• 14.1" WXGA Acer CrystalBrite™ TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing o

23EnglishPower subsystem• ACPI CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes• 44 .4W 4000 mAh (6-cell) Li-ion bat

24EnglishCommunication• Modem: 56K ITU V.92 with PTT approval; Wake-on-Ring ready• LAN: • Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready (for selected models)• F

25EnglishSoftware• Acer Empowering Technology• Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models)• Acer eLock Management (for selected models)• Acer

26EnglishNote: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.Warning! For

27EnglishIndicatorsThe computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators:The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is clo

28English1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode.Easy-launch buttonsT

29EnglishTouchpadThe 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

30Englisha page. This button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications.Note: When using the touchpad, keep it — and

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32EnglishUsing the keyboardThe keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys.

33EnglishWindows keysThe keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.Key DescriptionWindows keyPressed alone, this key has the same

34EnglishHotkeysThe computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output

35English<Fn> + <F6> Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return.<Fn> + <F7> To

36EnglishSpecial 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

37EnglishEjecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive trayPress the drive eject button to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is on.Insert a pape

38EnglishAudioThe computer comes with 32-bit Intel High-Definition audio, and built-in stereo speakers.Adjusting the volumeUse hotkeys to easily adjus

39EnglishUsing Acer Bluetooth® VoIP Phone Getting to know your VoIP phonePackage contentsCheck the following items in your Bluetooth VoIP phone packag

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

40EnglishLED indicatorsCharging the phoneYou need to charge the phone before initial use. It takes approximately four hours for a full charge.To charg

41EnglishConnecting the phone to your notebook The Acer VCM Bluetooth Headset Connection Center is a convenient tool to connect the phone to your note

42EnglishNote: Click Rescan if the Acer Bluetooth VoIP Phone does not appear on the list. After pairing, Acer VCM automatically connects the phone to

43EnglishUsing the phoneYou can use the phone in handheld or hands-free (speakerphone) mode. When you receive an Internet call from your Instant Messa

44EnglishUsing the system utilitiesAcer GridVista (dual-display compatible)Note: This feature is only available on certain models.Models shipped with

45EnglishAcer GridVista is simple to set up:1 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar.2 Dr

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47EnglishFrequently asked questionsThe following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer. Easy solutions are p

48EnglishNo 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

49English• 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

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

50EnglishTo start the recovery process:1 Restart the system.2 While the Acer logo is showing, press <Alt> + <F10> at the same time to ente

51EnglishEnglishBattery packThe computer uses a battery pack that gives you long use between charges.Battery pack characteristicsThe battery pack has

52EnglishFollow these steps again until the battery has been charged and discharged three times.Use this conditioning process for all new batteries, o

53EnglishEnglishTo remove a battery pack:1 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery.2 Pull the battery from the battery bay.Charging the

54EnglishBattery-low warningWhen using battery power pay attention to the Windows power meter.Warning: Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible afte

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56EnglishAcer Arcade(for selected models)Acer Arcade is an integrated player for music, photos, TV, DVD movies and videos. It can be operated using yo

57EnglishRemote controlIf your computer is bundled with a remote control for use wiht the Arcade Deluxe software, the table below explains the functio

58EnglishRemote functions*TeleText regions only. **Dependent on individual DVD content.# Item Description1 Live TV Launch Live TV mode2 Power Turn off

59EnglishFinding and playing contentClicking a button on the Arcade home page opens the corresponding feature's home page. The content pages have

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

60EnglishIn Audio Settings:Use "Speaker Environment" to choose between "Headphones," "SPDIF," "2" or more spea

61EnglishVirtual keyboardWhenever you are required to enter search information, or name a file, DVD or folder, you can use the onscreen virtual keyboa

62EnglishCinemaIf 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

63EnglishAlbumAcer Arcade lets you view digital photos individually or as a slide show, from any available drive on your computer. Click the Album but

64EnglishTo 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

65EnglishEditing videoAcer Arcade offers the capability to edit captured video clips, photos and footage from a camcorder into a movie. You can also s

66EnglishTV (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

67EnglishNote: 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

68EnglishSignal settingsClick on Capture Device to select between an analog or digital input for your TV signal.Select TV Source to choose the source

69EnglishNote: The snapshot function is available when TeleText is running.Make DVDsAcer Arcade provides an easy and complete solution for recording d

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

70EnglishAcer Arcade Deluxe(for selected models) Note: Acer Arcade Deluxe is available for systems with Windows Media Center.Acer Arcade Deluxe extend

71EnglishRemote controlIf your computer is bundled with a remote control for use wiht the Arcade Deluxe software, the table below explains the functio

72EnglishRemote functions*TeleText regions only.# Item Description1 Play Play selection2 Record Record TV3 Rewind Reverse playback or go to previous p

73EnglishStarting Acer Arcade DeluxeYou can run the Acer Arcade Deluxe utilities directly from Windows Media Center. To do this, scroll up/down from t

74EnglishDV WizardDV Wizard provides real-time preview and capture from DV camcorders and webcams to your computer's hard drive or directly burne

75EnglishTaking your notebook PC with youThis section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving around or traveling with your computer.Disconne

76EnglishNote: 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

77EnglishSpecial considerationsFollow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work:• Minimize the effects of temperature

78EnglishSpecial considerationsIn addition to the guidelines for taking the computer home, follow these guidelines to protect your computer while trav

79EnglishSecuring your computerYour computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of. Learn how to protect and take care of your comput