Acer Extensa 4100 User Manual

Extensa 4100 SeriesUser's Guide

Restore from backup 63Create factory default image CD 63Re-install bundled software without CD 63Change password 64Troubleshooting 65Troubleshooting t

1Empowering TechnologyAcer Empowering TechnologyAcer's innovative Empowering Technology makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions

2Empowering TechnologyFor more information, press the < > key to launch the Empowering Technology menu, then click on the appropriate utility an

3Empowering TechnologyAcer eLock ManagementAcer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you to lock up your removable data, optical and flo

4Empowering TechnologyAcer ePerformance ManagementAcer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer

5Empowering TechnologyAcer eRecovery ManagementAcer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility that does away with the need for recovery disks provide

6Empowering TechnologyAcer eSettings ManagementAcer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications and to monitor the system healt

7Empowering TechnologyAcer eNet Management can save network settings for a location to a profile, and automatically apply the appropriate profile when

8Empowering TechnologyAcer ePower ManagementAcer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch it, select Acer ePower Managem

9Empowering TechnologyYou can also click "Advanced Settings" to:• Set alarms.• Re-load factory defaults.• Select what actions will be taken

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

11EnglishAn Extensa tourAfter setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us show you around your new Extensa comp

12EnglishClosed front view6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse.7 Status indicatorsLight-Emitting Diodes (L

13EnglishLeft viewNote: The slot-load optical drive can only accept 12 cm disks.9 Speaker-out/line-out/Headphone jackConnects to audio line-out device

14EnglishRight view# Icon Item Description1 IEEE 1394 portConnects to IEEE 1394 devices.2 PC Card slot eject buttonEjects the PC Card from the slot.3

15EnglishRear viewBase view# Icon Item Description1 Power jack Connects to an AC adaptor.2 External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., e

16EnglishSpecificationsMicroprocessor• Intel® Pentium® M Processor at 1.5 ~ 2.13 GHz or higher• Intel® Celeron® M Processor at 1.3 ~ 1.6 GHz or higher

17English• Three Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ports• InviLink™ 802.11b/g or 802.11a/b/g dual-band tri-mode Wireless LAN (for selected models)Audio•

18EnglishEnvironment• Temperature:- Operating: 5°C ~ 35°C- Non-operating: -20°C ~ 65°C• Humidity (non-condensing):- Operating: 20% ~ 80% RH- Non-opera

19EnglishIndicatorsThe computer has three easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on the front panel.The power,

iiiDisposal instructionsDo not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the

20English1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode.Easy-launch buttonsL

21EnglishTouchpadThe built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finge

22EnglishNote: Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad. Also keep the touchpad dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger move

23EnglishUsing the keyboardThe keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and 12 function keys.Lock k

24EnglishWindows keysThe keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.HotkeysThe computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to acce

25Englishhotkey Icon Function Description<Fn> + <F1> hotkey help Displays help on hotkeys.<Fn> + <F2> Acer eSettingsLaunches A

26EnglishSpecial keysYou can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. To type:The Euro

27EnglishEjecting the optical (CD or DVD) diskTo eject the optical disk when the computer is turned on, press the drive eject button.Using a computer

28EnglishAudioThe computer comes with 16-bit high-fidelity AC'97 stereo audio, and dual stereo speakers.Adjusting the volumeAdjusting the volume

29EnglishUsing the system utilitiesThe system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only.Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)Note: This featur

ivFirst things firstWe would like to thank you for making the Extensa series of notebook computers your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs

30EnglishAcer GridVista is simple to set up:1 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar.2 Dr

31EnglishNorton AntiVirusNorton AntiVirus is an anti-virus software that finds and repairs infected files, and protects against viruses to keep your c

32EnglishFrequently asked questionsThe following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer. Easy solutions are p

33EnglishNo 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

34Englishturned on.• Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to the computer's parallel port or a USB port and the corresponding p

35EnglishTo start the recovery process:1 Restart the system.2 While the Acer logo is showing, press <Alt> + <F10> at the same time to ente

36English

37EnglishAcer Arcade (for selected models)Acer Arcade is an integrated player for music, photos, DVD movies and videos. To watch or listen, click a co

38EnglishArcade hotkeysWhen running in the Windows environment, the key combinations listed below are available to control and fine-tune the features

39EnglishFinding and playing contentClicking a button on the Arcade home page opens the corresponding feature's home page. The content pages have

v• Use the power buttonYou can also shut down the computer by closing the display cover, or by pressing the sleep hotkey <Fn> + <F4>. Note

40EnglishNavigation 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

41EnglishDVD settingsThere are two types of DVD settings: "Video" and "Language." Click the appropriate button to open its setting

42EnglishAlbumAcer Arcade lets you view digital photos individually or as a slideshow, from any available drive on your computer. Click the Album butt

43EnglishTo view a slideshow, open the folder containing the pictures you wish to view, then click Play slideshow. The slideshow is played full-screen

44EnglishVideo authoringClick the Video Authoring button to open the PowerProducer program, which allows you to finalize your digital video production

45EnglishBurnerNTI CD/DVD-Maker simplifies today's digital lifestyle by providing an easy and complete solution for recording data, audio, photos

46EnglishThe Recorded TV option allows you to view files that you have recorded from the TV. See Recorded TV.The Schedule option lets you set TV recor

47EnglishScheduling recordingsTo set a TV recording schedule, click Schedule, then New schedule. In the page that opens, select the Channel you want t

48EnglishThe recording quality option allows you to set the quality of video recorded from the TV. Selecting a higher quality results in a larger reco

49EnglishTaking your notebook PC with youThis section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving around or traveling with your computer.Disconne

vi• The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension cord. Also, the

50EnglishNote: 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

51EnglishSpecial considerationsFollow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work:• Minimize the effects of temperature

52EnglishSpecial considerationsIn addition to the guidelines for taking the computer home, follow these guidelines to protect your computer while trav

53EnglishSpecial considerationsFollow the same special considerations as when traveling with the computer. In addition, these tips are useful when tra

54English• Password on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use. Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot-up and

55EnglishExpanding through optionsYour notebook PC offers you a complete mobile computing experience.Connectivity optionsPorts allow you to connect pe

56EnglishBuilt-in network featureThe built-in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernet-based network.To use the network feat

57EnglishUniversal 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

58EnglishPC Card slotThe Type II PC Card slot of the computer accepts PC Cards that enhance the usability and expandability of the computer. These car

59EnglishInstalling memoryFollow these steps to install memory:1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adaptor (if connected) and remove the battery pa

Disposal instructions iiiFirst things first ivYour guides ivBasic care and tips for using your computer ivTurning your computer on and off ivTaking ca

60EnglishEnable disk-to-disk recoveryTo enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the catego

61EnglishNote: 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

62EnglishAcer eRecovery ManagementAcer eRecovery Management is a tool to quickly backup and restore the system. You can create and save a backup of th

63EnglishRestore from backupYou can restore backups previously created (as stated in the Create backup section) from hard drive, CD, or DVD.1 Boot to

64English5 In the Recovery settings window, select Reinstall applications/drivers and click Next.6 Select the desired driver/application and follow th

65EnglishEnglishTroubleshooting This chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occur

66EnglishIf you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for a

67EnglishEnglishRegulations and safety noticesENERGY STAR guidelines complianceAs an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. has determined that this product m

68EnglishOperation conditionsThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device

69EnglishEnglishModem noticesNotice for USAThis equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. Located on the modem is a label that contains, among

Audio 28Adjusting the volume 28Using the system utilities 29Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 29Launch Manager 30Norton AntiVirus 31Frequently

70EnglishList of applicable countriesEU member states as of May 2004 are: Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg

71EnglishEnglish4 Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom's Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment (PC) associated w

72EnglishImportant safety instructionsRead these instructions carefully. Save them for future reference.1 Follow all warnings and instructions marked

73EnglishEnglishf If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.12 The notebook PC series uses lithium batte

74EnglishLCD pixel statementThe LCD unit is produced with high-precision manufacturing techniques. Nevertheless, some pixels may occasionally misfire

75EnglishEnglishEuropean Union (EU)This device complies with the essential requirements of the European Council Directives listed below:73/23/EEC Low

76EnglishThe FCC RF safety requirementThe radiated output power of the wireless LAN Mini PCI Card and Bluetooth card is far below the FCC radio freque

77EnglishEnglish4 An improper installation or unauthorized use may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Also any tampering of the inter

78EnglishFederal Communications ComissionDeclaration of ConformityThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the foll

79EnglishEnglishDeclaration of Conformity for CE MarkingIs in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the followin

Disconnecting from the desktop 49Moving around 49Preparing the computer 49What to bring to meetings 50Taking the computer home 50Preparing the compute

80EnglishIndexAAC adaptercaring for vaudio 28adjusting the volume 28troubleshooting 33Bbattery packcaring for viBIOS utility 59brigh

81EnglishNnetwork 56Notebook Managerhotkey 25num lock 23on indicator 19numeric keypadembedded 23Ppassword 53types 53PC Card 58