Acer Aspire S3-951 Bedienungshandbuch

Acer Aspire S3 SeriesUser's Manual

10 - Safety and comfortdata files or messages, this device requires a good quality connection to the network. In some cases, transmission of data file

Safety and comfort - 11information, check with the manufacturer, or its representative, of your vehicle or any equipment that has been added. Only qu

12 - Safety and comfortEMERGENCY CALLS Warning: You cannot make emergency calls through this device. To make an emergency call you shall dial out thr

Safety and comfort - 13 wake from "Sleep" mode if the keyboard is pressed or mouse is moved. save more than 80% energy when in "Slee

14 - Safety and comfort Avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders. Install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within

Safety and comfort - 15using a glare-reduction filter, using a display visor, such as a piece of cardboard extended from the display's top front

16 - First things firstFIRST THINGS FIRSTWe would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs.Yo

First things first - 17• Use the Windows shutdown command: click Start then Click Shut Down.• Use the power button.• You can also put the computer i

18 - First things first• Never place the computer on uneven surfaces.Taking care of your AC adapterHere are some ways to take care of your AC adapter:

Your Acer notebook tour - 19YOUR ACER NOTEBOOK TOURAfter setting up your computer as illustrated in the setup poster, let us show you around your new

Model number: Serial number: Date of purchase: Place of purchase: © 2011 All Rights Reserved.Acer Aspire S3 Series User's Manual Original Issue:

20 - Your Acer notebook tourTop v i e w

# Icon Item Description1 Display screen Displays computer output.2Power button Turns the computer on and off.3 MicrophoneInternal microphone for soun

22 - Your Acer notebook tourRear view# Icon Item Description1DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.2HDMI portSupports high-definition digital video con

Your Acer notebook tour - 23Left view# Icon Item Description1Headset/speaker jackConnects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset

24 - Your Acer notebook tourBase view# Icon Item Description1Battery reset pinholeInsert a paperclip into the hole and press for four seconds to reset

Touchpad - 25TOUCHPADThe built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your

26 - TouchpadNote: When using the touchpad, keep it — and your fingers — dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movement; hence, the light

Using the keyboard - 27USING THE KEYBOARDThe keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function an

28 - Using the keyboardkeycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys.HotkeysThe computer employs ho

Using the keyboard - 29<Fn> + <F4> Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.<Fn> + <F5> Display toggle Switches display output b

Table of contents - 3TABLE OF CONTENTSSafety and comfort 5First things first 16Your guides ... 1

30 - Using the keyboardWindows keysThe keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.Key DescriptionWindows key Pressed alone it launc

Recovery - 31RECOVERYAcer eRecovery ManagementNote: Acer eRecovery Management is only available with a preinstalled Windows operating system.If your

32 - RecoveryTo use the password protection feature of Acer eRecovery Management, you must first set the password. The password is set by launching Ac

Recovery - 33Caution: If you are using a USB flash drive, ensure it is at least 12 GB and does not contain any previous data.1. Click on Start >

34 - RecoveryThe Create Factory Default Backup dialog box opens.This dialog box tells you the estimated size of the backup file. • If you are using op

Recovery - 353. Plug in the USB disk or insert a blank disc into the drive indicated in the Backup to list, then click Next. You will be shown the ba

36 - RecoveryBackup’. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that you will remember.Recovering your systemIf Acer support did not help fix your

Recovery - 37If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to reset your system to factory condition, see “Returning your system to its factory

38 - RecoveryRecovering pre-installed software and driversAs a troubleshooting step, you may need to reinstall the software and device drivers that ca

Recovery - 39If you are recovering from a driver and application recovery backup on optical discs:• Insert the driver and application recovery backup

4 - Table of contentsSecuring your computer 58Using passwords ... 58Entering passwords ...

40 - Recovery• Click Reinstall Drivers or Application from a USB device.• Reinstall drivers or applications: Click Contents. A list of software and de

Recovery - 41were pre-installed on your system. If you can access important files on your hard drive, back them up now. • If you can still run Window

42 - RecoveryWhen the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts you to restart your computer.5. Click on OK. Your computer restarts.6. Follow the on

Recovery - 432. If it is not already enabled, you must enable the F12 Boot Menu:1. Press F2 when starting your computer. 2. Use the left or right arr

44 - Acer clear.fiACER CLEAR.FIAcer clear.fi is a home media database viewer and controller. It allows you to browse media contents on devices that ar

Acer clear.fi - 45make it available to DMP (Digital Media Player) and DMR (Digital Media Renderer) devices. Acer clear.fi will list DMS devices on th

46 - Acer clear.fiSearch mediaIf you want to search your media content, you need to choose the media type first; then enter a keyword in the search ba

Power management - 47POWER MANAGEMENTThis computer has a built-in power management unit that monitors system activity. System activity refers to any

48 - Battery packBATTERY PACKThe computer uses a battery pack that gives you long use between charges.Battery pack characteristicsThe battery pack has

Battery pack - 49Note: You are advised to charge the battery before retiring for the day. Charging the battery overnight before traveling enables you

Safety and comfort - 5SAFETY AND COMFORTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONSRead these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all war

50 - Battery packIn addition, the useful lifespan of the battery is adversely affected by the following usage patterns:• Using the computer on constan

Battery pack - 51Checking the battery levelThe Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Rest the cursor over the battery/power icon o

52 - Traveling with your computerTRAVELING WITH YOUR COMPUTERThis section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving around or traveling with yo

Traveling with your computer - 53Preparing the computerBefore moving the computer, close and latch the display cover to place it in Sleep mode. You c

54 - Traveling with your computer<F4> or close the display cover whenever you are not actively using the computer. Taking the computer homeWhen

Traveling with your computer - 55Special considerationsFollow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work:• Minimize t

56 - Traveling with your computerTraveling with the computerWhen you are moving within a larger distance, for instance, from your office building to a

Traveling with your computer - 57Preparing the computerPrepare the computer as you would normally prepare it for traveling.What to bring with youBrin

58 - Securing your computerSECURING YOUR COMPUTERYour computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of. Learn how to protect and take c

Securing your computer - 59Entering passwordsWhen a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen.• When the Superv

6 - Safety and comfort If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the exten

60 - Wireless networksWIRELESS NETWORKSConnecting to the InternetYour computer's wireless connection is turned on by default.Windows will detect

Wireless networks - 61What are benefits of a wireless network?MobilityWireless LAN systems allow you and other users of your home network to share ac

62 - HDMIHDMIHDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. HDMI provides an i

Universal Serial Bus (USB) - 63UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB)The USB 2.0 port is a high-speed serial bus which allows you to connect USB peripherals with

64 - BIOS utilityBIOS UTILITYThe BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS.Your computer is already proper

Frequently asked questions - 65FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSThe following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your compute

66 - Frequently asked questionsIf pressing a key does not turn the display back on, three things might be the cause:• The brightness level might be t

Frequently asked questions - 67The keyboard does not respond.Try attaching an external keyboard to a USB port on the computer. If it works, contact

68 - Frequently asked questions3. Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. The system will reboot.Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press <F2>

Frequently asked questions - 69Before you callPlease have the following information available when you call Acer for online service, and please be at

Safety and comfort - 7 Do not increase the volume to block out noisy surroundings. Decrease the volume if you can't hear people speaking near

70 - TroubleshootingThis chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solution

- 71If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assi

72 - Regulations and safety noticesREGULATIONS AND SAFETY NOTICESFCC STATEMENTThis device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Cl

Regulations and safety notices - 73Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority,

74 - Regulations and safety noticesDeclaration of Conformity for EU countriesHereby, Acer, declares that this computer is in compliance with the essen

Regulations and safety notices - 75Departments in which the use of the 2400 - 2483.5 MHz band is permitted with an EIRP of less than 100 mW indoors a

76 - Regulations and safety noticesList of national codesThis equipment may be operated in the following countries:CANADA — LOW-POWER LICENSE-EXEMPT R

Regulations and safety notices - 77This device complies with RSS210 of Industry Canada. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-00

78 - The FCC RF safety requirementThe radiated output power of the wireless LAN Mini PCI Card and Bluetooth card is far below the FCC radio frequency

8 - Safety and comfortProduct servicingDo not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous volt

Safety and comfort - 9The full performance of a new battery is achieved only after two or three complete charge and discharge cycles. The battery can