Acer Aspire 5590 Owner's Manual

Aspire 5590/5560/5540 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

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83EnglishEnglishTroubleshootingThis chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs

84EnglishIf you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for a

85EnglishEnglishRegulations and safety noticesFCC noticeThis device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device p

86Englishand (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.Notice: Canadian usersTh

87EnglishEnglishYour telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the proper functioni

88EnglishNotice for New Zealand1 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item c

89EnglishEnglishLaser compliance statementThe CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser product. The CD or DVD drive's classification la

90EnglishRadio device regulatory noticeNote: Below regulatory information is for models with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only.GeneralThis product co

91EnglishEnglishwireless 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

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

92EnglishList of applicable countriesEU member states as of May 2004 are: Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg

93EnglishEnglish2 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

94EnglishFederal Communications ComissionDeclaration of ConformityThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the foll

95EnglishEnglishDeclaration of Conformity for CE MarkingWe, Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited 3F, No. 168 Xizang medium road, Huangpu Dis

96EnglishLCD panel ergonomic specificationsDesign viewing distance 500 mmDesign inclination angle 0.0°Design azimuth angle 90.0°Viewing direction rang

97EnglishIndexAAC adaptercaring for xiiiaudioadjusting the volume 40troubleshooting 46Bbattery packbattery-low warning 52caring for xiv

98Englishon indicator 27memoryinstalling 76messageserror 83modem 71Nnetwork 72Notebook Managerhotkey 35num lock 33on indicator

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

xiiiTo 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 t

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

Using a computer security lock 39Audio 40Adjusting the volume 40Using the system utilities 41Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 41Launch Manager

Disconnecting from the desktop 65Moving around 65Preparing the computer 65What to bring to meetings 66Taking the computer home 66Preparing the compute

Regulations and safety notices 85FCC notice 85Modem notices 86Laser compliance statement 89LCD pixel statement 89Macrovision copyright protection noti

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

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

2Empowering TechnologyAcer eNet Management Acer eNet Management helps you quickly connect to both wired and wireless networks in a variety of location

3Empowering TechnologyAcer eNet Management can save network settings for a location to a profile, and automatically switch to the appropriate profile

4Empowering TechnologyAcer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your power management op

5Empowering Technology3 Click "Apply" to save your new settings.To delete a power plan:You cannot delete the power plan you are currently us

6Empowering TechnologyAcer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you project your computer's display to an external display

7Empowering TechnologyAcer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that protects your files from being accesse

8Empowering TechnologyAcer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is simple yet effective utility that allows you to lock removable storage, optical

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10Empowering TechnologyAcer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a versatile backup utility. It allows you to create full or incremental

11Empowering TechnologyFor more information, please refer to "Acer eRecovery Management" on page 80 in the AcerSystem User's Guide.Note

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

12Empowering TechnologyAcer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications, set BIOS passwords and modif

13Empowering TechnologyWindows Mobility CenterThe Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in one easy-to-find place, so yo

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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 view4 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse.5 Click buttons (left, center and right) Th

17English5 5-in-1 card reader Accepts MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD), xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO (for selected mode

18EnglishLeft view# Icon Item Description1 Kensington lock slotConnects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.2 Optical drive Internal opt

19EnglishRight viewRear view# Icon Item Description1 Three USB 2.0 portsConnect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).2 S-video/TV-out (NTS

20EnglishBase view2 External display (VGA) portConnects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).3 Battery Powers the computer.# It

21EnglishSpecificationsOperating system• Windows Vista™ Home Basic• Windows Vista™ Home Premium• Windows Vista™ UltimatePlatform• Intel® Centrino® Duo

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

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

23EnglishPower subsystem• ACPI CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes• 42 W 3800 mAh Li-ion battery pack (

24EnglishCommunication• Acer Video Conference featuring Acer Orbicam and optional Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone (for selected models) • Acer Orbicam (for

25EnglishSecurity• Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) (for selected models)• Kensington lock slot• BIOS user and supervisor passwordsSoftware• Ace

26EnglishNote: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchasedEnvironment Te

27EnglishIndicatorsThe computer has seven easy-to-read status indicators, including four on the front panel.The power, battery, Bluetooth and wireless

28English1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode.Battery Indicates th

29EnglishEasy-launch buttonsLocated above the keyboard are four buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: mail, Web browser, Em

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31EnglishTouchpadThe touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finger across

vNote: The grounding pin also provides good protection from unexpected noise produced by other nearby electrical devices that may interfere with the p

32English• Press the left (1) and right (4) buttons located below the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions. These two buttons are sim

33EnglishUsing the keyboardThe keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys.

34EnglishWindows keysThe keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Windows keyPressed alone, this key has the same effect as clic

35EnglishHotkeysThe computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output

36English<Fn> + <↑> Volume up Increases the sound volume.<Fn> + <↓> Volume down Decreases the sound volume. <Fn> + <→

37EnglishSpecial keyYou can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard.The Euro symbol1 Op

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39EnglishEjecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive trayPress the drive eject button to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is on.IInsert a cli

40EnglishAudioThe computer comes with 32-bit Intel High Definition (HD) audio, and dual stereo speakers.Adjusting the volumeAdjusting the volume on th

41EnglishUsing the system utilitiesAcer GridVista (dual-display compatible)Note: This feature is only available on certain models.To enable the dual d

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

42English1 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar.2 Drag and drop each window into the ap

43EnglishNorton Internet SecurityNorton Internet Security is an anti-virus utility that can protect against viruses, keeping your data safe and secure

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45EnglishFrequently asked questionsThe following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer. Easy solutions are p

46EnglishNo 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

47English• 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

48EnglishTo start the recovery process:1 Restart the system.2 While the Acer logo is showing, press <Alt> + <F10> at the same time to ente

49EnglishEnglishBattery packThe computer uses a battery pack that gives you long use between charges.Battery pack characteristicsThe battery pack has

50EnglishFollow these steps again until the battery has been charged and discharged three times.Use this conditioning process for all new batteries, o

51EnglishEnglishTo remove a battery pack:1 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery.2 Pull the battery from the battery bay.Charging the

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

52EnglishBattery-low warningWhen using battery power pay attention to the Windows power meter.Warning: Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible afte

53EnglishAcer Arcade (for selected models)Acer Arcade is an integrated player for music, photos, DVD movies and videos. It can be operated using your

54EnglishFinding and playing contentClicking a button on the Arcade home page opens the corresponding feature's home page. The content pages have

55EnglishIn Audio Settings:Use "Speaker Environment" to choose between "Headphones," "SPDIF," "2" or more spea

56EnglishVirtual keyboardWhenever you are required to enter search information, or name a file, DVD or folder, you can use the onscreen virtual keyboa

57EnglishCinemaIf 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

58EnglishAlbumAcer Arcade lets you view digital photos individually or as a slide show, from any available drive on your computer. Click the Album but

59EnglishTo 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

60EnglishNote: For more details on editing video and all the associated features, please refer to the Acer Arcade help menu.MusicFor convenient access

61EnglishIt is also possible to burn combo CD/DVDs with music, photos, and film all in one. The possibilities are endless!For specific details about e

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

62EnglishAcer Arcade Deluxe(for selected models) Note: Acer Arcade Deluxe is available for systems with Windows Media Center.Acer Arcade Deluxe extend

63EnglishStarting Acer Arcade DeluxeYou can run the Acer Arcade Deluxe utilities directly from Windows Media Center. To do this, scroll up/down from t

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65EnglishTaking your notebook PC with youThis section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving around or traveling with your computer.Disconne

66EnglishNote: 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

67EnglishSpecial considerationsFollow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work:• Minimize the effects of temperature

68EnglishSpecial considerationsIn addition to the guidelines for taking the computer home, follow these guidelines to protect your computer while trav

69EnglishSecuring your computerYour computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of. Learn how to protect and take care of your comput

70EnglishEntering passwordsWhen a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen.• When the Supervisor Password is set

71EnglishExpanding through optionsYour notebook PC offers you a complete mobile computing experience.Connectivity optionsPorts allow you to connect pe

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

72EnglishBuilt-in network featureThe built-in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernet-based network.To use the network feat

73EnglishUniversal 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

74EnglishPC Card slotThe Type II PC Card slot of the computer accepts PC Cards that enhance the usability and expandability of the computer. These car

75EnglishExpressCard (for selected models)The ExpressCard is the newest version of the PC Card. It is a smaller and faster interface that further enha

76EnglishInstalling memoryFollow these steps to install memory:1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pa

77EnglishBIOS utilityThe BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS.Your computer is already properly confi

78EnglishUsing softwarePlaying DVD moviesWhen the DVD drive module is installed in the optical drive bay, you can play DVD movies on your computer.1 E

79EnglishPower managementThis computer has a built-in power management unit that monitors system activity. System activity refers to any activity invo

80EnglishAcer eRecovery ManagementAcer eRecovery Management is a tool to quickly backup and restore the system. You can create and save a backup of th

81EnglishBurn backup discUsing the Burn Disc page of Acer eRecovery Management, you can burn the factory default image, a user backup image, the curre