Acer Aspire 5030 User Manual

Aspire 3030/5030 SeriesUser's Guide

Radio device regulatory notice 61General 61European Union (EU) 61The FCC RF safety requirement 62Canada — Low-power license-exempt radiocommunication

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 view6 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer.7 Click buttons (Left, center, and right) The le

3EnglishLeft view# Icon Item Description1 External display (VGA) portConnects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).2 S-video/TV

4EnglishRight viewRear view# Icon Item Description1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs depending on the optical drive type (slo

5EnglishBase view3 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).# Item Description1 Battery bay Houses the computer's b

6EnglishSpecificationsOperating systemGenuine Windows® XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2)Genuine Windows® XP Professional x64 EditionPlatform Aspire 303

7EnglishInput devices 84-/85-key keyboardBuilt-in touchpad with 4-way scroll buttonFour easy-launch buttonsTwo front-access buttons: WLAN LED-button a

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8EnglishNote: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.Environment Te

9EnglishIndicatorsThe computer has three easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-left above the keyboard, and four on the front panel.The power, b

10English1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode.Easy-launch buttonsL

11EnglishTouchpadThe built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finge

12EnglishNote: When using the touchpad, keep it — and your fingers — dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movement; hence, the lighter t

13EnglishUsing the keyboardThe keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys.

14EnglishWindows keysThe keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.HotkeysThe computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to acce

15EnglishHotkey Icon Function Description<Fn> + <F1> Hotkey help Displays help on hotkeys.<Fn> + <F2> Acer eSettings Launches

16EnglishSpecial 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

17EnglishEjecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive trayTo eject the optical drive tray when the computer is turned on, press the drive eject button.When

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

18EnglishAudioThe computer comes with 16-bit high-fidelity AC'97 stereo audio, and dual stereo speakers.Adjusting the volumeAdjusting the volume

19EnglishUsing the system utilitiesNote: The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only.Acer eManagerThe innovative Acer eManager software

20EnglishNote: If your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery's "System backup to optical disk&quo

21EnglishAcer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently.Acer GridVista is simple to set up:1 Run Ace

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

24English• Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to the computer's parallel port or a USB port and the corresponding port on the

25EnglishTo start the recovery process:1 Restart the system.2 While the Acer logo is showing, press <Alt> + <F10> at the same time to ente

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

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

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

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

vTo 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

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

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

44EnglishUniversal 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

45EnglishPC Card slotThe Type II PC Card slot of the computer accepts PC Cards that enhance the usability and expandability of the computer. These car

46EnglishInstalling memoryFollow these steps to install memory:1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pa

47EnglishEnable disk-to-disk recoveryTo enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the catego

viTaking 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

48EnglishNote: 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

49EnglishAcer eRecoveryAcer eRecovery is a tool to quickly backup and restore the system. You can create and save a backup of the current system confi

50EnglishRestore from backupYou can restore backups previously created (as stated in the Create backup section) from hard disk, CD or DVD.1 Boot to Wi

51English6 Select the desired driver/application and follow the instructions on screen to re-install.At first launch, Acer eRecovery prepares all the

52EnglishTroubleshootingThis chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solut

53EnglishEnglishIf you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service cente

54EnglishRegulations and safety noticesENERGY STAR guidelines complianceAs an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. has determined that this product meets th

55EnglishEnglishOperation conditionsThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this

56EnglishYour telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of y

57EnglishEnglishNotice for New ZealandFor modem with approval number PTC 211/03/0081 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indi

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

58English3 This device is equipped with pulse dialing while the Telecom standard is DTMF tone dialing. There is no guarantee that Telecom lines will a

59EnglishEnglish8 If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension c

60EnglishLaser compliance statementThe CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser product. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (sh

61EnglishEnglishRadio device regulatory noticeNote: Below regulatory information is for models with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only.GeneralThis pro

62EnglishList of applicable countriesEU member states as of May 2004 are: Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg

63EnglishEnglish2 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 b

64EnglishFederal Communications ComissionDeclaration of ConformityThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the foll

65EnglishEnglishDeclaration of Conformity for CE MarkingIs in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the followin

66EnglishIndexAAC adaptercaring for vaudio 18adjusting the volume 18troubleshooting 23Bbattery packcaring for viBIOS utility 46brigh

67EnglishNotebook Managerhotkey 15num lock 13on indicator 9numeric keypadembedded 13Ppassword 40types 40PC Card 45ejecting 45i

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

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