Acer Aspire 3610 User Manual

Aspire 3610 SeriesUser's Guide

1EnglishAn Aspire tourAfter setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us show you around your new Aspire compute

2EnglishClosed front view5 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse.6 Click buttons (left, center and right) The

3EnglishLeft viewRight view7 Power indicator Lights when the computer is on.8 Latch Locks and releases the lid.# Icon Item Description1 Three USB 2.0

4EnglishRear view# Icon Item Description1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.2 DC-in jack Connects to an

5EnglishBase view# Item Description1 Memory bay Houses the computer's main memory.2 Battery lock Locks the battery in place.3 Battery release lat

6EnglishSpecificationsOperating systemMicrosoft® Windows® XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2)Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional (Service Pack 2)Platform

7EnglishNote: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.Communication

8EnglishIndicatorsThe computer has three easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on the front panel.The power,

9English1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode.Easy-launch buttonsLo

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

10EnglishTouchpadThe built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finge

11EnglishNote: When using the touchpad, keep it — and your fingers — dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movement; hence, the lighter t

12EnglishUsing the keyboardThe keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys.

13EnglishWindows keysThe keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.HotkeysThe computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to acce

14EnglishHotkey Icon Function Description<Fn> + <F1> Hotkey help Displays help on hotkeys.<Fn> + <F2> Acer eSettings Launches

15EnglishSpecial 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

16EnglishEjecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive trayTo eject the optical drive tray when the computer is turned on, press the drive eject button.When

17EnglishAudioThe computer comes with 16-bit high-fidelity AC'97 stereo audio, and dual stereo speakers.Adjusting the volumeAdjusting the volume

18EnglishUsing the system utilitiesNote: The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only.Acer eManagerThe innovative Acer eManager software

19EnglishFor more information, open Acer eManager, click on the appropriate application and select the Help function.Note: If your computer did not co

iiiFirst things firstWe would like to thank you for making the Aspire series of notebook PC your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs.Your g

20EnglishAcer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently.Acer GridVista is simple to set up:1 Run Ace

21EnglishYou can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to start the application.Norton AntiVirusNorton

22EnglishFrequently asked questionsThe following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer. Easy solutions are p

23EnglishNo 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

24EnglishNote: Please note, on first booting your notebook, that you can skip the Internet Connection setup, as it is not necessary to complete the in

25EnglishRequesting serviceInternational Travelers Warranty (ITW)Your computer is backed by an International Travelers Warranty (ITW) that gives you s

26EnglishAcer ArcadeAcer Arcade is an integrated player for music, photos, DVD movies and videos. To watch or listen, click a content button (e.g., Mu

27EnglishArcade hotkeysWhen running in the Windows environment, the key combinations listed below are available to control and fine-tune the features

28EnglishFinding and playing contentClicking a button on the Arcade home page opens the corresponding feature's home page. The content pages have

29EnglishNavigation controlsTo return to the Arcade home page, click the Home button in the upper left corner of the window. To go up one folder level

ivTo turn the power off, do any of the following:• Use the Windows shutdown commandClick on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off.• Use the

30EnglishDVD settingsThere are two types of DVD settings: "Video" and "Language." Click the appropriate button to open its setting

31EnglishAlbumAcer Arcade lets you view digital photos individually or as a slideshow, from any available drive on your computer. Click the Album butt

32EnglishTo view a slideshow, open the folder containing the pictures you wish to view, then click Play slideshow. The slideshow is played full-screen

33EnglishVideo authoringClick the Video Authoring button to open the PowerProducer program, which allows you to finalize your digital video production

34EnglishBurnerNTI CD/DVD-Maker simplifies today's digital lifestyle by providing an easy and complete solution for recording data, audio, photos

35EnglishFile type compatibilityNote: Automatic media detection will only function under the main menu.Mode Supported Not supportedCinema DVD, SVCD, V

36EnglishTaking your notebook PC with youThis section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving around or traveling with your computer.Disconne

37EnglishNote: 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

38EnglishSpecial considerationsFollow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work:• Minimize the effects of temperature

39EnglishSpecial considerationsIn addition to the guidelines for taking the computer home, follow these guidelines to protect your computer while trav

vTaking 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 the

40EnglishSecuring your computerYour computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of. Learn how to protect and take care of your comput

41EnglishEntering passwordsWhen a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen.• When the Supervisor Password is set

42EnglishExpanding through optionsYour notebook PC offers you a complete mobile computing experience.Connectivity optionsPorts allow you to connect pe

43EnglishBuilt-in network featureThe built-in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernet-based network.To use the network feat

44EnglishPC Card slotThe Type II PC Card slot of the computer accepts PC Cards that enhance the usability and expandability of the computer. These car

45EnglishInstalling memoryFollow these steps to install memory:1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pa

46EnglishEnable disk-to-disk recoveryTo enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the catego

47EnglishNote: To change the region code, insert a DVD movie of a different region into the DVD drive. Please refer to the online help for more inform

48EnglishCreate backupYou can create and save backup images to hard disk, CD or DVD.1 Boot to Windows XP2 Press <Alt> + <F10> to open the

49English4 In the Acer eRecovery window, select Recovery settings and click Next.5 In the Recovery settings window, select Burn image to disk and clic

First things first iiiYour guides iiiBasic care and tips for using your computer iiiTurning your computer on and off iiiTaking care of your computer i

50EnglishTroubleshootingThis chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solut

51EnglishEnglishIf you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service cente

52EnglishRegulations and safety noticesENERGY STAR guidelines complianceAs an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. has determined that this product meets th

53EnglishEnglishOperation conditionsThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this

54EnglishYour telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of y

55EnglishEnglishNotice for New ZealandFor modem with approval number PTC 211/03/0081 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indi

56English3 This device is equipped with pulse dialing while the Telecom standard is DTMF tone dialing. There is no guarantee that Telecom lines will a

57EnglishEnglish8 If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension c

58EnglishLaser compliance statementThe CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser product. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (sh

59EnglishEnglishGeneralThis product complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of any country or region in which it has been approved for

Acer Arcade 26Arcade hotkeys 27Finding and playing content 28Settings 28Arcade controls 28Navigation controls 29Player controls 29Cinema 29DVD setting

60EnglishThe FCC RF safety requirementThe radiated output power of the wireless LAN Mini PCI Card and Bluetooth card is far below the FCC radio freque

61EnglishEnglish4 An improper installation or unauthorized use may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Also any tampering of the inter

62EnglishEnvironmental Policy DeclarationTo minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment, all applicable environmental re

63EnglishEnglishFederal Communications ComissionDeclaration of ConformityThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to t

64EnglishDeclaration of Conformity for CE MarkingIs in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following EC di

65EnglishIndexAAC adaptercaring for ivaudio 17adjusting the volume 17troubleshooting 23Bbattery packcaring for vBIOS utility 45brigh

66Englishnum lock 12on indicator 8numeric keypadembedded 12Ppassword 40types 40PC Card 44ejecting 44inserting 44ports 42pri

Securing your computer 40Using a computer security lock 40Using passwords 40Entering passwords 41Setting passwords 41Expanding through options 42Conne

Canada — Low-power license-exempt radiocommunication devices (RSS-210) 61Environmental Policy Declaration 62Federal Communications ComissionDeclaratio