Acer Aspire 5600 User Manual Page 1

Aspire 5600/3680 SeriesUser's Guide

xTaking 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

86EnglishFederal Communications ComissionDeclaration of ConformityThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the foll

87EnglishEnglishDeclaration of Conformity for CE MarkingIs in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the followin

88EnglishIndexAAC adaptercaring for ixaudio 34adjusting the volume 34troubleshooting 46Bbattery packcaring for xBIOS utility 38,

89EnglishPpassword 62types 62PC Card 66ejecting 66inserting 66ports 64printertroubleshooting 46problems 45CD-ROM 46display

Information for your safety and comfort iiiSafety instructions iiiDisposal instructions vTips and information for comfortable use viFirst things first

Special keys 32Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 33Using a computer security lock 33Audio 34Adjusting the volume 34Acer OrbiCam (for selecte

Music 56Make DVDs 56Authoring CD/DVDs 56Taking your notebook PC with you 58Disconnecting from the desktop 58Moving around 58Preparing the computer 58W

Using software 68Playing DVD movies 68Power management 70Acer eRecovery Management 70Create backup 71Restore from backup 71Create factory default imag

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

2Empowering TechnologyAcer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is a handy file encryption utility that protects your files from bei

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

4Empowering TechnologyNote: If you lose your password, there is no method to reset it except by reformatting your notebook or taking your notebook to

5Empowering TechnologyAcer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Ac

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

6Empowering TechnologyAcer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility that does away with the need for recovery disks provid

7Empowering TechnologyFor more information, please refer to "Acer eRecovery Management" on page 70 in the AcerSystem User's Guide.Note:

8Empowering TechnologyAcer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications, change BIOS passwords or othe

9Empowering TechnologyAcer eNet Management Acer eNet Management helps you to quickly and easily connect to both wired and wireless networks in a varie

10Empowering TechnologySecurity and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information.

11Empowering TechnologyAcer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch it, select Acer ePower Manag

12Empowering TechnologyBattery statusFor real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to the panel in the upper half of the window..

13Empowering Technology

14Empowering TechnologyAcer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you project your computer's display to an external device

15EnglishYour Acer notebook tourAfter setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us show you around your new Acer

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

16EnglishClosed front view3 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.4 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.5 Touchpad Touch-sensit

17EnglishLeft view6 Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF supportConnects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones).7 5-in-1 card

18EnglishRight view# Icon Item Description1 PC Card slot eject buttonEjects the PC Card from the slot.2 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card.3 Two

19EnglishRear view# Icon Item Description1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.2 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera

20EnglishBase view# Item Description1 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal.2 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool.Note: Do not c

21EnglishSpecificationsOperating system• Windows® Vista™ Capable• Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2)Platform• Intel® Centrino® Duo mobi

22EnglishDisplay and graphics• 15.4" WXGA Acer CrystalBrite™ TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, 16 ms response time, supporting simultaneous m

23EnglishPower subsystem• ACPI 2.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes• 71 W 8-cell or 44.4 W 6-cell Li

24EnglishNote: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.I/O interface

25EnglishIndicatorsThe computer has seven easy-to-read status indicators, including four on the front panel.The power, battery and wireless communicat

iv•This product's AC adapter is equipped with a three-wire grounded plug. The plug only fits in a grounded power outlet. Make sure the power outl

26English1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode.Easy-launch buttonsL

27EnglishTouchpadThe built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finge

28English• Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor.• Press the left (1) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perf

29EnglishUsing the keyboardThe keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys.

30EnglishWindows keysThe keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.HotkeysThe computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to acce

31EnglishHotkey Icon Function Description<Fn> + <F1> Hotkey help Displays help on hotkeys.<Fn> + <F2> Acer eSettings Launches

32EnglishSpecial 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

33EnglishEjecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive trayPress the drive eject button to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is on.Insert a clip

34EnglishWrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Insert the lock into the notch

35EnglishAcer OrbiCam (for selected models)The Acer OrbiCam is a 1.3/0.31 megapixel CMOS camera appropriately mounted on top of the LCD panel. The cam

vReplacing the battery packThe notebook uses lithium batteries. Replace the battery with the same type as that which came bundled with your product. U

36EnglishLaunching the Acer OrbiCamTo launch the Acer OrbiCam, double-click on the Acer OrbiCam logo in the desktop.ORClick Start > All Programs &g

37EnglishOptionsClick Options to display the Window, Preview, and Folder tabs. Use the options to change the capture window size, preview settings, an

38EnglishCapture settingsFrom the Camera Settings window, click the Driver Settings button. The Properties window appears.Device Settings allows you t

39EnglishEnabling the Acer VisageON (for selected models)The Acer VisageON technology comes with two features: Face tracking and Video effects (selec

40EnglishUsing the face tracking featureTo use the face tracking feature:1 Click the left icon down arrow button, then select Single User or Multiple

41EnglishUsing video effects The Video Settings section allows you to select an avatar or accessory video effect from the list. To select an effect:1

42EnglishUsing the system utilitiesNote: The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only.Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)Note: This

43EnglishAcer GridVista is simple to set up:1 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar.2 Dr

44EnglishYou can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to start the application.Norton AntiVirusNorton

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

viTips and information for comfortable useComputer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after prolonged use. Users are also at risk of physic

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

49EnglishAcer ArcadeAcer Arcade is an integrated player for music, photos, DVD movies and videos. It can be operated using your pointing device or rem

50EnglishFinding and playing contentClicking a button on the Arcade home page opens the corresponding feature's home page. The content pages have

51EnglishIn Audio Settings:Use "Speaker Environment" to choose between "Headphones," "SPDIF," "2" or more spea

52EnglishNote: When playing DVDs, there are additional controls added to the right of the volume controls. These are discussed in more detail in the C

53EnglishCinemaIf 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

54EnglishAlbumAcer Arcade lets you view digital photos individually or as a slide show, from any available drive on your computer. Click the Album but

55EnglishTo 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

viiEyes• Rest your eyes frequently.• Give your eyes regular breaks by looking away from the monitor and focusing on a distant point.• Blink frequently

56EnglishNote: For more details on editing video and all the associated features, please refer to the Acer Arcade help menu.MusicFor convenient access

57EnglishIt 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

58EnglishTaking your notebook PC with youThis section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving around or traveling with your computer.Disconne

59EnglishNote: 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

60EnglishSpecial considerationsFollow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work:• Minimize the effects of temperature

61EnglishSpecial considerationsIn addition to the guidelines for taking the computer home, follow these guidelines to protect your computer while trav

62EnglishSecuring your computerYour computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of. Learn how to protect and take care of your comput

63EnglishEntering passwordsWhen a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen.• When the Supervisor Password is set

64EnglishExpanding through optionsYour notebook PC offers you a complete mobile computing experience.Connectivity optionsPorts allow you to connect pe

65EnglishBuilt-in network featureThe built-in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernet-based network.To use the network feat

viiiFirst things firstWe would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs.Your guidesTo help yo

66EnglishPC Card slotThe Type II PC Card slot of the computer accepts PC Cards that enhance the usability and expandability of the computer. These car

67EnglishInstalling memoryFollow these steps to install memory:1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pa

68EnglishEnable disk-to-disk recoveryTo enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the catego

69EnglishNote: 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

70EnglishPower managementThis computer has a built-in power management unit that monitors system activity. System activity refers to any activity invo

71EnglishCreate backupYou can create and save backup images to hard disk, CD or DVD.1 Boot to Windows XP2 Press <Alt> + <F10> to open the

72EnglishCreate factory default image CDWhen the System CD and Recovery CD are not available, you can create them by using this feature.1 Boot to Wind

73EnglishChange passwordAcer eRecovery Management and Acer disk-to-disk recovery are protected by a password that can be changed by the user. Follow t

74EnglishTroubleshootingThis chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solut

75EnglishEnglishIf you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service cente

ixTo 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

76EnglishRegulations and safety noticesENERGY STAR guidelines complianceAs an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. has determined that this product meets th

77EnglishEnglishOperation conditionsThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this

78EnglishYour telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of y

79EnglishEnglishNotice for New ZealandFor modem with approval number PTC 211/03/0081 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indi

80English3 This device is equipped with pulse dialing while the Telecom standard is DTMF tone dialing. There is no guarantee that Telecom lines will a

81EnglishEnglish8 If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension c

82EnglishLaser compliance statementThe CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser product. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (sh

83EnglishEnglishRadio device regulatory noticeNote: Below regulatory information is for models with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only.GeneralThis pro

84EnglishList of applicable countriesEU member states as of May 2004 are: Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg

85EnglishEnglish2 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