Aspire 1640Z/1650Z Series

User's Guide

Copyright 2005. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Aspire 1640Z/1650Z Series User's Guide Original Issue: Nov. 2005
Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Record the model number, serial number, purchase date and place of purchase information in the space provided below. The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to your computer. All correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial number, model number and purchase information. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronically, mechanically, by photocopy, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.
Aspire 1640Z/1650Z Series Notebook PC
Model number: __________________________________ Serial number: ___________________________________ Date of purchase: ________________________________ Place of purchase: ________________________________
Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. Other companies' product names or trademarks are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to their respective companies.

Disposal instructions

Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment, please recycle.
USA For electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of according to local, state or federal laws. For more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org.

First things first

We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs.

Your guides

To help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the Just for Starters. poster helps you get started with setting up your computer.
The printed User's Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of your new computer. For more on how your computer can help you to be more productive, please refer to the AcerSystem User's Guide. This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. In addition it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for your notebook. It is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your notebook. Follow these steps to access it: 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on AcerSystem User's Guide. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. If Adobe Reader is not installed on your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. For instructions on how to use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu.
Basic care and tips for using your computer
Turning your computer on and off
To turn on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. See "Front view" on page 11 for the location of the power button.
To turn the power off, do any of the following:
Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off. Use the power button You can also shut down the computer by closing the display cover, or by pressing the sleep hotkey <Fn> + <F4>.
Note: If you cannot power off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to shut down the computer. If you turn off the computer and want to turn it on again, wait at least two seconds before powering up.

Operation conditions

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Users are requested to follow the RF safety instructions for wireless option devices that are included in the user's manual of each RF option device. An improper installation or unauthorized use may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Also, any tampering of the internal antenna will void the FCC certification and your warranty. To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors, and installation outdoors is subject to licensing. For more information about our products, services, and support information, please visit our website: http://global.acer.com.
Disposal instructions First things first Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and off Taking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicing Acer Empowering Technology Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eLock Management Acer ePerformance Management Acer eRecovery Management Acer eSettings Management Acer eNet Management Acer ePower Management Acer ePresentation Management Your Acer notebook tour Front view Closed front view Left view Right view Rear view Base view Specifications Indicators Easy-launch buttons Touchpad Touchpad basics Using the keyboard Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad Windows keys Hotkeys Special keys Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray Using a computer security lock Audio Adjusting the volume Using the system utilities Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Launch Manager Norton AntiVirus Frequently asked questions Requesting service International Travelers Warranty (ITW) Before you call
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Contents

Acer Arcade (for selected models) Arcade hotkeys InstantOn Arcade mode Finding and playing content Settings Arcade controls Navigation controls Player controls Virtual keyboard Background mode Cinema Settings Album Editing Pictures Slide Show settings Video Playing a video file Snapshot Editing video Music Make DVDs Authoring CD/DVDs Taking your notebook PC with you Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around Preparing the computer What to bring to meetings Taking the computer home Preparing the computer What to take with you Special considerations Setting up a home office Traveling with the computer Preparing the computer What to take with you Special considerations Traveling internationally with the computer Preparing the computer What to bring with you Special considerations Securing your computer Using a computer security lock Using passwords Entering passwords Setting passwords Expanding through options Connectivity options

The default setting is "Maximum Performance." You can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to turn the following functions on/off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN.

DC mode

To suit your usage, there are four pre-defined profiles Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Maximum Battery. Or, you can define up to three of your own profiles.

Create new power scheme

5 Assign a name for the new scheme. Choose existing scheme to use as a template. Select whether used for mains (AC) or battery mode. Choose which power options best fit your needs, then click OK. The new profile will appear on the main screen.

Battery status

For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to the panel on the lower left-hand side of the window.
You can also click "Advanced Settings" to:
Set alarms. Re-load factory defaults. Select what actions will be taken when the cover is closed, and set passwords for accessing the system after Hibernation or Standby. View information about Acer ePower Management.
Acer ePresentation Management
Acer ePresentation Management lets you select from two of the most common projector resolutions: XGA and SVGA.

Your Acer notebook tour

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

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Front view
Item Display screen Microphone Keyboard Palmrest
Description Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Internal microphone for sound recording. For entering data into your computer. Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer.
# 5 Item Click buttons (left, center and right) Touchpad Status indicators Easy-launch buttons Power button Description The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons; the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the computer's functions and components. Buttons for launching frequently used programs. See "Easy-launch buttons" on page 20 for more details. Turns the computer on and off.

Closed front view

Item Speakers Power indicator Battery indicator Bluetooth communication button/indicator Wireless communication button/indicator Line-in jack Microphone-in jack
Description Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Indicates the computer's power status. Indicates the computer's batttery status. Press to enable/disable the Bluetooth function. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication (optional). Press to enable/disable the wireless function. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication (optional). Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). Accepts input from external microphones.

# 10 Icon Item Headphones/speaker/ line-out jack USB 2.0 port Latch Description Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Locks and releases the lid.

Left view

Item Optical drive Optical disk access indicator Optical drive eject button Emergency eject hole
Description Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs (slot-load or tray-load depending on model). Lights up when the optical drive is active. Ejects the optical disk from the drive. Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off.

Right view

Item PC Card slot eject button
Description Ejects the PC Card from the slot.
# 6 Icon Item PC Card slot Two USB 2.0 ports Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port Ventilation slots Description Accepts one Type II PC Card. Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network (for selected models). Connects to a phone line. Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.

Rear view

Item DC-in jack External display (VGA) port
Description Connects to an AC adapter. Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).
Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.

Base view

Item Hard disk bay Battery release latch Battery bay Battery lock Cooling fan
Description Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Releases the battery for removal. Houses the computer's battery pack. Locks the battery in position. Helps keep the computer cool. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Houses the computer's main memory.

Memory compartment

Specifications
Operating system Platform Genuine Windows XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2) Genuine Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 2) Intel Centrino mobile technology, featuring: Intel Pentium M processor 725A/735A/740/750/760/ 770/780 (2 MB L2 cache, 1.60/1.70/1.73/1.86/2.0/2.13/ 2.26 GHz, 400/533 MHz FSB) Intel 915GM/915PM chipsets Integrated Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG network connection (dual-mode 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED solution, supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology Intel Celeron M processor 370/380/390 (1 MB L2 cache,1.50/1.60/1.70 GHz, 400 MHz FSB) System memory Display and graphics 256/512 MB or 1 GB of DDRMHz memory, upgradeable to 2 GB using two soDIMM modules 15.4" WXGA Acer CrystalBrite color TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing on dual displays via Acer GridVista 15" XGA color TFT LCD, 1024 x 768 pixel resolution 16.7 million colors Intel 915GM integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900, up to 128 MB of shared memory, supporting Microsoft DirectX 9.0 and dual independent displays Intel 915PM with ATI Mobility Radeon X1300 with HyperMemory 256/512MB, supporting ATI PowerPlay 5.0 Microsoft DirectX 9.0 and DualView Simultaneous LCD and CRT display, with LCD panel refresh rate at 70 Hz MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability Storage subsystem 40/60/80/100/120 GB ATA/100 hard disk drive Acer optical drive options:

Note: For more detailed information on the features of Acer Arcade, please refer to the Arcade Help menu. This can be accessed from the Arcade home page by selecting Help.

Settings

There are settings in Acer Arcade that allow you to fine-tune its performance to suit your machine and your personal preferences. The Settings page is reached by the Advanced Settings button on the Home page. Click Acer Arcade Help for comprehensive help on each mode of Arcade. In Display Settings: Use the "screen ratio" option to choose between standard (4:3) or widescreen (16:9) display when watching movies. The "4:3 movie display type" option allows you to select between "CinemaVision" or "letterbox" mode.
Acer CinemaVision is a nonlinear video stretching technology that produces minimal distortion in the center of the picture. The Letterbox option displays widescreen movie content in its original aspect ratio and adds black bars at the top and bottom of the screen.
"Color profile" allows you to choose between "original" or "Acer ClearVision."
Acer ClearVision is a video enhancement technology that detects video content and dynamically adjusts the brightness/contrast/saturation levels so that you do not need to change the color settings if the movie you are watching contains scenes that are overly dark or too bright.
In Audio Settings: Use "speaker environment" to choose between "headphones," "SPDIF," "2" or more speakers depending on your audio equipment.
39 "Output mode" should be set to "Stereo" if you are listening to speakers, Dolby surround," or "Virtual surround sound" if you are using headphones.
Note: If your speakers are not capable of outputting lowfrequency signals, it is recommended that you do not select Virtual surround sound, in order to avoid damaging your speakers. Click Run Setup Wizard to change your original start-up settings. Click About Acer Arcade to open a page with version and copyright information. Click Restore default settings to return the Acer Arcade settings to their default values.

Arcade controls

When watching video clips, movies or slide shows as full-screen visual content, two pop-up control panels are shown when you move the pointer. They automatically disappear after several seconds. The "Navigation controls" panel appears at the top and the "Player controls" panel appears at the bottom of the screen.

Navigation controls

To return to the Arcade home page, click the Home button in the upper left corner of the window. To go up one folder level while searching for content, click Up one level. To return to the previous screen, click the red arrow. The buttons in the upper right (minimize, maximize, close) have standard PC behaviors. To quit Arcade, click the Close button in the upper right corner of the window.

Player controls

At the bottom of the window, the player controls used for video, slide shows, TV, movies and music are shown. The group on the left provides standard playback controls (play, pause, stop, etc.). The group on the right controls volume (mute and volume up/down).
Note: When playing DVDs and watching TV, there are additional controls added to the right of the volume controls. These are discussed in more detail in the Cinema and TV sections of this guide.

Virtual keyboard

Whenever you are required to enter search information, or name a file, DVD or folder, you can use the onscreen virtual keyboard. You can quickly enter the information you need using the mouse, cursor keys or keyboard.

Background mode

With Acer Arcade you can continue listening to music or watching Live TV while you perform certain other functions. TV, video; and music will continue playing in a small window located in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen. You can press the stop button on the remote or click the onscreen stop icon to stop the playback at anytime.

Cinema

If your computer came with a DVD drive, you can play movies from DVDs and Video CDs (VCDs) with the Cinema function of Acer Arcade. This player has the features and controls of a typical DVD player. When you insert a disk into the DVD drive, the movie begins playing automatically. To control the movie, the pop-up player control panel appears at the bottom of the window when you move the pointer. If more than one optical drive contains a playable disk, click the Cinema button on the Home page to open the Cinema content page, then select the disk you'd like to watch from the list on the right. When viewing DVDs, the following special controls are added to the pop-up panel:
DVD Menu Subtitles Language Snapshot Angle

The disk currently playing will be shown in the area above the list of drives. This page is also displayed when you press the Stop button during a movie. The buttons on the left side allow you to resume the movie from the point it was stopped, restart the movie from the beginning, jump to the DVD menu, eject the disk, or go to the "DVD Settings" page.
To access the settings for Cinema, first click the "Settings" button on the main menu, and then click on Cinema. This allows you to change "Video" and "Language"settings. The "Settings" control the audio and subtitle output of DVDs. "Subtitles" selects the default subtitle language for DVDs when available. The factory setting is "Off." "Closed captions" turns on the closed captions on DVDs. This function displays captions encoded in the video signal that describe onscreen action and dialog for the hearing impaired. The factory setting is "Off." "Audio" selects the default language for DVD titles. "Display upon mute" lets you choose whether to turn on the subtitles or captions when you mute the sound for any reason.
Acer Arcade lets you view digital photos individually or as a slide show, from any available drive on your computer. Click the Album button on the Arcade Home page to show the Album main page.
The content area on the right shows both individual pictures and folders. Click on a folder to open it. To view a slide show, open the folder containing the pictures you wish to view, then click Play Slide Show. The slide show is played full-screen. Use the pop-up control panel to control the slide show. You can also view a single picture by clicking on it. This opens the picture full-screen. You can then use the onscreen player controls to zoom in and out, and to pan in four directions.

Editing Pictures

Choose "Edit," and you can "Rotate," "Remove red eye," and "Auto fix" (optimize the brightness and contrast) pictures to improve the appearance of your images.

Slide Show settings

To change Slide Show settings, click the Advanced button on the Album page and select "Settings." "Slide Duration" determines how long each slide is shown before automatically advancing to the next picture in the slide show. "Slide Show Transition" sets the style of transition used between pictures; you can choose between motion, cell, fade, random, wipe, and slide transition modes.

For convenient access to your music collection, click Music on the Arcade homepage to open the Music homepage. Select the folder, CD or category that contains the music you want to listen to. Click Play to listen to the entire content from the beginning, or select the song that you want to hear from the list in the content area. The songs in the folder are shown in the content area, while the left side has controls for "Play," "Shuffle" and "Repeat All." The Visualize option allows you to watch computer generated visuals while you listen to music. When playing music, the control panel at the bottom of the page makes it easy to adjust the volume and control playback. To rip music from an audio CD, after you have inserted the CD, click Rip CD. In the page that opens, select the songs you would like to rip (or click Select or Clear All), then click Start Ripping. The progress of the ripping operation will be displayed on screen. You can change the file quality of the ripped tracks by clicking on "Settings."

Make DVDs

Acer Arcade provides an easy and complete solution for recording data, audio, photos or videos. You can burn and share any combination of data, music, photos or videos onto a CD or DVD direct from Make DVD mode or some of the other Acer Arcade media modes.

Authoring CD/DVDs

With Acer Arcade it is possible to create CD or DVDs directly from the main menu, or from whichever media mode you may be using. The burn DVD option can be found in the "Advanced" or "Main" menu of Video, Album and Music media modes. You can burn your favorite songs to a CD or convert songs from your music collection to MP3 and other popular audio formats. You can even create MP3 CDs with over 100 of your favorite songs and listen to them on your PC or MP3 CD player. With Arcade you can also turn digital photos into a slide show with background music, or burn TV and film clips into an amateur movie. You can share any event with your friends and family for playback on most DVD players. You can even add customized theme menus and menu music.
45 It is also possible to burn combo CD/DVDs with music, photos, film and TV clips all in one. The possibilities are endless! For specific details about each of these options, click the Help button to open the Arcade help menu.

File type compatibility

For details on file compatibility, please refer to the first page of the Arcade online help menu for each media mode.
Taking your notebook PC with you
This section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving around or traveling with your computer.
Disconnecting from the desktop
Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories: 7 Save any open files. Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). Shut down the computer. Close the display cover. Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter. Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one to secure the computer.

At first launch, Acer eRecovery Management prepares all the needed software and may take few seconds to bring up the software content window.

Change password

Acer eRecovery Management and Acer disk-to-disk recovery are protected by a password that can be changed by the user. Follow the steps below to change the password in Acer eRecovery Management. Boot to Windows XP. Press <Alt> + <F10> to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility. Enter the password to proceed. The default password is six zeros. In the Acer eRecovery Management window, select Recovery settings and click Next. In the Recovery settings window, select Password: Change Acer eRecovery Management password and click Next. Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process.
Note: If the system crashes, and will not boot to Windows, you can run Acer disk-to-disk recovery to restore the factory default image under DOS mode.

Troubleshooting

This chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solutions to more serious problems require opening up the computer. Do not attempt to open the computer yourself; contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance.

Troubleshooting tips

This notebook PC incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error message reports to help you solve problems. If the system reports an error message or an error symptom occurs, see "Error messages" below. If the problem cannot be resolved, contact your dealer. See "Requesting service" on page 35.

Error messages

If you receive an error message, note the message and take the corrective action. The following table lists the error messages in alphabetical order together with the recommended course of action. Error messages CMOS battery bad CMOS checksum error Disk boot failure Equipment configuration error Hard disk 0 error Hard disk 0 extended type error I/O parity error Keyboard error or no keyboard connected Keyboard interface error Memory size mismatch Corrective action Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Insert a system (bootable) disk into the floppy drive (A:), then press <Enter> to reboot. Press <F2> (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Press <F2> (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot.

Notice for Australia

For safety reasons, only connect headsets with a telecommunications compliance label. This includes customer equipment previously labelled permitted or certified.
For modem with approval number PTC 211/03/The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network. It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom, nor does it provide any sort of warranty. Above all, it provides no assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model, nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom's network services. This equipment is not capable, under all operating conditions, of correct operation at the higher speeds for which it is designed. Telecom will accept no responsibility should difficulties arise in such circumstances. Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom's Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment (PC) associated with this device. The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom's Specifications: a b There shall be no more than 10 call attempts to the same number within any 30 minute period for any single manual call initiation, and The equipment shall go on-hook for a period of not less than 30 seconds between the end of one attempt and the beginning of the next call attempt.
Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom's Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment (PC) associated with this device. In order to operate within the limits for compliance with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that automatic calls to different numbers are spaced such that there is not less than 5 seconds between the end of one call attempt and the beginning of another. This equipment shall not be set up to make automatic calls to Telecom's 111 Emergency Service. The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network. It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom, nor does it provide any sort of warranty. Above all, it provides no assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model, nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom's network services. This equipment is not capable, under all operating conditions, of correct operation at the higher speeds for which it is designed. Telecom will accept no responsibility should difficulties arise in such circumstances.

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The notebook PC series uses lithium batteries. Replace the battery with the same type as the product's battery we recommend in the product specification list. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Warning! Batteries may explode if not handled properly. Do not disassemble or dispose of them in fire. Keep them away from children and dispose of used batteries promptly. To avoid hazard of unexpected electrical shock, use the AC adapter only when the wall socket is properly grounded. Use only the proper type of power supply cord set (provided in your accessories box) for this unit. It should be a detachable type: UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7 A 125 V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent. Maximum length is 4.6 meters (15 feet). Always disconnect all telephone lines from the wall outlet before serving or disassembling this equipment. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating.
Laser compliance statement
The CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser product. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is located on the drive. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASERATTENTION: RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS DOUVERTURE. EVITTER TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RAYONS. LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE LASER KLASSE 1 VORSICHT: UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEFFNET NICHT DEM STRAHLL AUSSETZEN PRODUCTO LSER DE LA CLASE I ADVERTENCIA: RADIACIN LSER INVISIBLE AL SER ABIERTO. EVITE EXPONERSE A LOS RAYOS. ADVARSEL: LASERSTRLING VEDBNING SE IKKE IND I STRLEN. VARO! LAVATTAESSA OLET ALTTINA LASERSTEILYLLE. VARNING: LASERSTRLNING NR DENNA DEL R PPNAD L TUIJOTA STEESEENSTIRRA EJ IN I STRLEN VARNING: LASERSTRLNING NAR DENNA DEL R PPNADSTIRRA EJ IN I STRLEN ADVARSEL: LASERSTRLING NAR DEKSEL PNESSTIRR IKKE INN I STRLEN

LCD pixel statement

The LCD unit is produced with high-precision manufacturing techniques. Nevertheless, some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction.
Macrovision copyright protection notice
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; 5,315,448; and 6,516,132.
Note: Below regulatory information is for models with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only.

General

This product complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of any country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use. Depending on configurations, this product may or may not contain wireless radio devices (such as wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth modules). Below information is for products with such devices.

European Union (EU)

This device complies with the essential requirements of the European Council Directives listed below: 73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive EN 60950 EN 55022 EN 55024 EN 61000-3-2/-3 Art.3.1a) EN 60950 Art.3.1b) EN -1/-17 Art.3.2) EN 300 328-2 Art.3.2) EN *applies to 5 GHz only 89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive
99/5/EC Radio & Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE) Directive
Radio device regulatory notice
The FCC RF safety requirement
The radiated output power of the wireless LAN Mini PCI Card and Bluetooth card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the notebook PC series shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized as follows: 1 Users are requested to follow the RF safety instructions on wireless option devices that are included in the user's manual of each RF option device.
Caution: To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of at least 20 cm (8 inches) must be maintained between the antenna for the integrated wireless LAN Mini PCI Card built in to the screen section and all persons.
Note: The Acer wireless Mini PCI adapter implements a transmission diversity function. The function does not emit radio frequencies simultaneously from both antennas. One of the antennas is selected automatically or manually (by users) to ensure good quality radiocommunication.

If either of the following occurs:
please refer to "Frequently asked questions" on page 23.

Caution

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission, to operate this computer.

Operation conditions

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Users are requested to follow the RF safety instructions for wireless option devices that are included in the user's manual of each RF option device. An improper installation or unauthorized use may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Also, any tampering of the internal antenna will void the FCC certification and your warranty. To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors, and installation outdoors is subject to licensing. For more information about our products, services, and support information, please visit our website: http://global.acer.com.
Disposal instructions First things first Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and off Taking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicing An Aspire tour Front view Closed front view Left view Right view Rear view Base view Specifications Indicators Easy-launch buttons Touchpad Touchpad basics Using the keyboard Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad Windows keys Hotkeys Special keys Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray Using a computer security lock Audio Adjusting the volume Using the system utilities Acer eManager Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Launch Manager Norton AntiVirus Frequently asked questions Requesting service International Travelers Warranty (ITW) Before you call Acer Arcade (for selected models) Arcade hotkeys InstantOn Arcade mode Finding and playing content Settings Arcade controls Navigation controls Player controls
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Contents

Virtual keyboard Background mode Cinema Settings Album Editing pictures Slide show settings Video Playing a video file Capturing video (TV models only) Snapshot Editing video Music Make DVDs Authoring CD/DVDs Taking your notebook PC with you Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around Preparing the computer What to bring to meetings Taking the computer home Preparing the computer What to take with you Special considerations Setting up a home office Traveling with the computer Preparing the computer What to take with you Special considerations Traveling internationally with the computer Preparing the computer What to bring with you Special considerations Securing your computer Using a computer security lock Using passwords Entering passwords Setting passwords Expanding through options Connectivity options Fax/data modem Built-in network feature Fast Infrared (FIR) Universal Serial Bus (USB) IEEE 1394 port PC Card slot ExpressCard

Graphics

Storage Optical media drive
Communication Modem: 56K ITU V.92 with PTT approval; Wake-on-Ring ready LAN: 10/100 Mbps Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready WLAN: integrated 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED network solution, supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology WPAN: integrated Bluetooth Size and weight 364 (W) x 279 (D) x 33.9/38.9 (H) mm (14.33 x 10.98 x 1.33/1.53 inches) 2.91 kg (6.4 lbs) for 15" LCD model 2.94 kg (6.5 lbs) for 15.4" LCD model ACPI 1.0b CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes 29.6 W or 65 W Li-ion battery pack 2.5-hour rapid charge; 3.5-hour charge-in-use 65 W AC adapter 88-/89-key keyboard, inverted "T" cursor layout, 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel, international language support Touchpad with 4-way scroll button 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad Four easy-launch buttons: Internet, email, Empowering Key, one user-programmable button Two front-access LED-buttons: WLAN, Bluetooth I/O ports Three USB 2.0 ports PC card slot (one Type II) External display (VGA) port Headphones/speaker/line-out port Microphone jack Line-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port DC-in jack for AC adapter Acer Arcade Acer eManager (ePowerManagement, eNetManagement, ePresentation, eRecovery, eSettings) Acer GridVista 2.0 Acer Launch Manager Norton AntiVirus Adobe Reader NTI CD-Maker
Special keys and controls

Software

Optional items 8-cell Li-ion battery pack 65 W AC adapter 256/512 MB or 1 GB DDRMHz soDIMM modules External USB floppy disk drive Temperature: Operating: 5 C to 35 C Non-operating: -20 C to 65 C Humidity (non-condensing): Operating: 20% to 80% Non-operating: 20% to 80% Mobile PC 2001 ACPI 1.0b DMI 2.0 One-year International Travelers Warranty (ITW)

Environment

System compliance Warranty
Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.

To eject the optical drive tray when the computer is turned on, press the drive eject button.
When the power is off, you can eject the drive tray by using the emergency eject hole.
Using a computer security lock
A security keylock notch, located on the chassis of the computer, lets you connect a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.
Wrap 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 and turn the key to secure the lock. Some keyless models are also available.
The computer comes with 16-bit high-fidelity AC'97 stereo audio and dual stereo speakers.

Adjusting the volume

Adjusting the volume on the computer is as easy as pressing some buttons. See "Hotkeys" on page 14 for more information on adjusting the speaker volume.
Using the system utilities
Note: The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only.

Acer eManager

The innovative Acer eManager software is designed for easy access to frequently used functions. Press < > to launch the Acer eManager user interface, which features five main settings: Acer ePowerManagement, Acer eNetManagement, Acer ePresentation, Acer eRecovery and Acer eSettings.

To set the <

> key, see "Easy-launch buttons" on page 9.
Acer ePowerManagement Provides a central location from which to control all your PC's power schemes and maximize battery life. Acer eNetManagement Helps you to quickly and easily connect to networks in a variety of locations. Acer ePresentation Simplifies resolution settings when connecting to a projector. Acer eRecovery Creates backups and recovers system configurations reliably. Acer eSettings Makes managing system settings and security easy.
For more information, open Acer eManager, click on the appropriate application and select the Help function.
Note: If your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery's "System backup to optical disk" feature to burn a backup image to CD or DVD. To ensure the best results when recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery, detach all peripherals (except the external Acer ODD, if your computer has one), including your Acer ezDock.

Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)
Note: This feature is only available on certain models. To enable the dual monitor feature of your notebook, first ensure that the second monitor is connected, then, select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on Settings. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to complete the process.
Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen. To access this function, please go to Start, All Programs and click on Acer GridVista. You may choose any one of the four display settings indicated below:
Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. Acer GridVista is simple to set up: 3 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar. Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. Enjoy the convenience of a well-organized desktop.
Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of your second monitor is set to the manufacturer's recommended value.

Launch Manager

Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. See "Easy-launch buttons" on page 10 for the location of the easy-launch buttons.
You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to start the application.

Norton AntiVirus

Norton AntiVirus is an anti-virus software that finds and repairs infected files, and protects against viruses to keep your computer data safe and secure.
How do I check for viruses?
A Full System Scan scans all files on your computer. To perform a system scan: 1 Start Norton AntiVirus. Double click on the Norton AntiVirus Icon on the desktop or click on the Start menu in the Windows taskbar, highlight Programs, and select Norton AntiVirus. 2 In the Norton AntiVirus main window, click Scan for Viruses.
In the Scan for Viruses panel, click Scan My Computer. Under Actions, click Scan. When the scan is complete, a scan summary appears. Click Finished.
You can schedule customized virus scans that run unattended on specific dates and times or at periodic intervals. If you are using the computer when the scheduled scan begins, it runs in the background so that you do not have to stop working. For more information refer to the Norton AntiVirus Help menu.

Frequently asked questions
The following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer. Easy solutions are provided for each one.
I pressed the power button, but the computer does not start or boot up.
Look at the power indicator:
If it is not lit, no power is being supplied to the computer. Check the following:
If you are using on the battery, it may be low and unable to power the computer. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. Make sure that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the power outlet. Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in the external USB floppy drive? Remove or replace it with a system disk and press <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Del> to restart the system.
If it is lit, check the following:
Nothing appears on the screen.
The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to save power. Press any key to turn the display back on. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on, three things might be the cause:
The brightness level might be too low. Press <Fn> + <> (increase) to adjust the brightness level. The display device might be set to an external monitor. Press the display toggle hotkey <Fn> + <F5> to toggle the display back to the computer. If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is in Sleep mode. Press and release the power button to resume.
Image is not full-screen.
Each computer display has a different native resolution depending on the screen. If you set the resolution lower than this native resoution, the screen expands to fill the computer display. Right-click on your Windows desktop and select Properties to bring up the "Display Properties" dialog box. Then click on the Settings tab to make sure that the resolution is set to the appropriate resolution. Resolutions lower than the specified resolution are not full-screen on the computer or on an external monitor.
No audio is heard from the computer.

Check the following:

The volume may be muted. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the taskbar. If it is crossed-out, click on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. The volume level may be too low. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar. You can also use the volume control buttons to adjust the volume. See "Hotkeys" on page 14 for more detail. If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to the lineout port on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off.

Acer Arcade (for selected models)
Acer Arcade is an integrated player for music, photos, DVD movies and videos. It can be operated using your pointing device or remote control. To watch or listen, click or select a content button (e.g., Music, Video, etc.) on the Arcade home page.
Cinema watch DVDs or VCDs Video watch and/or edit video clips Album view photos stored on your hard disk or removable media Music listen to music files in a variety of formats. Settings adjust Acer Arcade according to your preferences Make DVD burn a combination of media to a CD/DVD
Note: While watching videos, DVDs or slide shows, your screensaver and power-saving features are unavailable.

Arcade hotkeys

When running in the Windows environment, the key combinations listed below are available to control and fine-tune the features and settings of Acer Arcade. Hotkey <Fn> + <F5> <Fn> + <F6> <Fn> + <F8> <Fn> + <F9> <Fn> + <> <Fn> + <> <Fn> + <> <Fn> + <> Function Display toggle Screen blank Speaker toggle Lock/unlock front panel media buttons (for selected models) Volume up; increases the speaker volume Volume down; decreases the speaker volume Brightness up; increases the screen brightness Brightness down; decreases the screen brightness

InstantOn Arcade mode

With some Aspire models, it is possible to use Acer Arcade to watch TV, listen to music and view photos without first switching on your PC. To do this, push the Arcade button located on the front panel of your notebook. This will start InstantOn Arcade mode. You can use either the media controls located on the front of your notebook or the remote control to navigate the menus and manage Acer Arcade. InstantOn Arcade mode does not share all the same functions as standard Arcade. In InstantOn mode, the following functions are unavailable:
TV recording Bluetooth devices
Finding and playing content
Clicking a button on the Arcade home page opens the corresponding feature's home page. The content pages have buttons on the left and a content browsing area on the right. If a button shows one of several choices, such as sort order, the current setting is shown by a brightly colored ball on the button. To pick content, click an item in the content area. When there is more than one CD or DVD drive, all drives will be shown. Pictures and videos are shown as files (with thumbnails) and organized into folders. To browse a folder, click to open it. To go back up to the folder above it, click the Up one level button. If there is more content than will fit on a page, use the buttons at the lower right to scroll through the pages.

Make DVDs

Acer Arcade provides an easy and complete solution for recording data, audio, photos or videos. You can burn and share any combination of data, music, photos or videos onto a CD or DVD direct from Make DVD mode or some of the other Acer Arcade media modes.

Authoring CD/DVDs

With Acer Arcade, it is possible to create CD or DVDs directly from the main menu or from whichever media mode you may be using. The burn DVD option can be found in the "Advanced" or "Main" menu of Video, Album and Music media modes. You can burn your favorite songs to a CD or convert songs from your music collection to MP3 and other popular audio formats. You can even create MP3 CDs with over 100 of your favorite songs and listen to them on your PC or MP3 CD player. With Arcade, you can also turn digital photos into a slide show with background music or burn TV and film clips into an amateur movie. You can
36 share any event with your friends and family for playback on most DVD players. You can even add customized theme menus and menu music. It is also possible to burn combo CD/DVDs with music, photos, film and TV clips all in one. The possibilities are endless! For specific details about each of these options, click the Help button to open the Arcade help menu.

File type compatibility

For details on file compatibility, please refer to the first page of the Arcade online help menu for each media mode.
Taking your notebook PC with you
This section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving around or traveling with your computer.
Disconnecting from the desktop
Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories: 7 Save any open files. Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). Shut down the computer. Close the display cover. Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter. Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one to secure the computer.

Moving around

When you are just moving within short distances, for example, from your office desk to a meeting room.

Preparing the computer

Before moving the computer, close and latch the display cover to place it in Sleep mode. You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within the building. To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open the display; then press and release the power button. If you are taking the computer to a client's office or a different building, you may choose to shut down the computer: Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off (Windows XP). Or: You can put the computer in Sleep mode by pressing <Fn> + <F4>. Then close and latch the display. When you are ready to use the computer again, unlatch and open the display; then press and release the power button.

Note: Refer to your card's manual for details on how to install and use the card and its functions.

Inserting a PC Card

Insert the card into the slot and make the proper connections (e.g., network cable), if necessary. See your card manual for details.

Ejecting a PC Card

Before ejecting a PC Card: 3 Exit the application using the card. Left-click on the PC Card icon on the taskbar and stop the card operation. Press the slot eject button to pop out the eject button; then press it again to eject the card.

ExpressCard

The ExpressCard is the newest version of the PC Card. It is a smaller and faster interface that further enhances the usability and expandability of your computer. ExpressCards support a vast number of expansion options, including flash memory card adapters, TV-tuners, Bluetooth connectivity and IEEE 1394B adapters. ExpressCards support USB 2.0 and PCI Express applications.
Important! There are two types, ExpressCard/54 and ExpressCard/ 34 (54mm and 34mm), each with different functions. Not all ExpressCard slots will support both types. Please refer to your card's manual for details on how to install and use the card and its functions.

Inserting an ExpressCard

Insert the card into the slot and push gently until it clicks into position.

EXPRESS CARD

Ejecting an ExpressCard
Before ejecting an ExpressCard: 3 Exit the application using the card. Left-click on the remove hardware icon on the taskbar and stop the card operation. Push the card gently into the slot and release to pop out the card. Then pull the card free from the slot.

Installing memory

Follow these steps to install memory: 3 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. Then turn the computer over to access its base. Remove the screws from the memory cover; then lift up and remove the memory cover. (a) Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot, then (b) gently press it down until it clicks into place.
Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw. Reinstall the battery pack, and reconnect the AC adapter. Turn on the computer.
The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size. Please consult a qualified technician or contact your local Acer dealer.

BIOS utility

The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run it. To activate the BIOS utility, press <F2> during the POST, while the notebook PC logo is being displayed.

Acer eRecovery

Acer eRecovery is a tool to quickly backup and restore the system. You can create and save a backup of the current system configuration to hard disk, CD or DVD. Acer eRecovery consists of the following functions: 5 Create backup Restore from backup Create factory default image CD Re-install bundled software without CD Change Acer eRecovery password
This chapter will guide you through each process.
Note: This feature is only available on certain models. For systems that do not have a built-in optical disk burner, plug in an external USB or IEEE 1394-compatible optical disk burner before entering Acer eRecovery for optical disk-related tasks.

Create backup

You can create and save backup images to hard disk, CD or DVD. Boot to Windows XP Press <Alt> + <F10> to open the Acer eRecovery utility. Enter the password to proceed. The default password is six zeros. In the Acer eRecovery window, select Recovery settings and click Next. In the Recovery settings window, select Backup snapshot image and click Next. Select the backup method. a b 7 Use Backup to HDD to store the backup disk image on drive D:. Backup to optical device to store the backup image on CD or DVD.
After choosing the backup method, click Next.
Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process.

Restore from backup

You can restore backups previously created (as stated in the Create backup section) from hard disk, CD or DVD. 5 Boot to Windows XP. Press <Alt> + <F10> to open the Acer eRecovery utility. Enter the password to proceed. The default password is six zeros. In the Acer eRecovery window, select Recovery actions and click Next. Select the desired restore action and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the restore process.
Note: The "Restore C:" item is enabled only if there is a user backup stored on the hard disk (D:\). Please refer to the Create backup section.
Create factory default image CD
When the System CD and Recovery CD are not available, you can create them by using this feature. 3 Boot to Windows XP. Press <Alt> + <F10> to open the Acer eRecovery utility. Enter the password to proceed. The default password is six zeros.
In the Acer eRecovery window, select Recovery settings and click Next. In the Recovery settings window, select Burn image to disk and click Next. In the Burn image to disk window, select 01. Factory default image and click Next. Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process.

Troubleshooting

If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility.
ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance
As an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

FCC notice

This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This device generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the device off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the device and receiver. Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

Notice: Shielded cables

All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations.
Notice: Peripheral devices
Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to comply with the Class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with non-certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception.
Regulations and safety notices
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Notice: Canadian users

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Remarque l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens
Cet appareil numrique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Declaration of Conformity for EU countries
Hereby, Acer, declares that this notebook PC series is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. (Please visit http://global.acer.com/products/notebook/reg-nb/index.htm for complete documents.) Compliant with Russian regulatory certification

Modem notices

Notice for USA
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. Located on the modem is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment. Upon request, you must provide this information to your telephone company. If your telephone equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily. If possible, they will notify you in advance. But, if advance notice is not practical, you will be notified as soon as possible. You will also be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.
Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of your equipment. If they do, you will be notified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service. If this equipment should fail to operate properly, disconnect the equipment from the phone line to determine if it is causing the problem. If the problem is with the equipment, discontinue use and contact your dealer or vendor.
Caution: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger UL Listed or CSA Certified Telecommunication Line Cord.

TBR 21

This equipment has been approved [Council Decision 98/482/EC - "TBR 21"] for single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). However, due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries, the approval does not, of itself, give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN termination point. In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance.
List of applicable countries
EU member states as of May 2004 are: Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finland, Sweden, United Kingdom Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Cyprus and Malta. Usage allowed in the countries of European Union, as well as Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein. This device must be used in strict accordance with the regulations and constraints in the country of use. For further information, please contact local office in the country of use.

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The notebook PC series uses lithium batteries. Replace the battery with the same type as the product's battery we recommend in the product specification list. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Warning! Batteries may explode if not handled properly. Do not disassemble or dispose of them in fire. Keep them away from children and dispose of used batteries promptly. To avoid hazard of unexpected electrical shock, use the AC adapter only when the wall socket is properly grounded. Use only the proper type of power supply cord set (provided in your accessories box) for this unit. It should be a detachable type: UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7 A 125 V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent. Maximum length is 4.6 meters (15 feet). Always disconnect all telephone lines from the wall outlet before serving or disassembling this equipment. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
The CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser product. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is located on the drive. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASERATTENTION: RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS DOUVERTURE. EVITTER TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RAYONS. LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE LASER KLASSE 1 VORSICHT: UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEFFNET NICHT DEM STRAHLL AUSSETZEN PRODUCTO LSER DE LA CLASE I ADVERTENCIA: RADIACIN LSER INVISIBLE AL SER ABIERTO. EVITE EXPONERSE A LOS RAYOS. ADVARSEL: LASERSTRLING VEDBNING SE IKKE IND I STRLEN. VARO! LAVATTAESSA OLET ALTTINA LASERSTEILYLLE. VARNING: LASERSTRLNING NR DENNA DEL R PPNAD L TUIJOTA STEESEENSTIRRA EJ IN I STRLEN VARNING: LASERSTRLNING NAR DENNA DEL R PPNADSTIRRA EJ IN I STRLEN ADVARSEL: LASERSTRLING NAR DEKSEL PNESSTIRR IKKE INN I STRLEN

LCD pixel statement

The LCD unit is produced with high-precision manufacturing techniques. Nevertheless, some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction.

Is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following EC directives. Reference no. 89/336/EEC 73/23/EEC 1999/5/EC Title Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC directive) Low Voltage Directive (LVD) Radio & Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive (R&TTE)
The product specified above was tested conforming to the applicable Rules under the most accurate measurement standards possible, and all the necessary steps have been taken and are in force to assure that production units of the same product will continue to comply with these requirements. 08/01/2005 Easy Lai, Director Qualification Center Product Assurance Date
AC adapter caring for v audio 18 adjusting the volume troubleshooting 24
display hotkeys 15 troubleshooting DVD 50 DVD movies playing 50 23
error messages Euro 16 55
battery pack caring for vi BIOS utility 49 brightness hotkeys 15
FAQ. See frequently asked questions frequently asked questions 23 front view 2
caps lock 13 on indicator 9 care AC adapter v battery pack vi computer v CD-ROM ejecting 17 ejecting manually 24 troubleshooting 24 cleaning computer vi computer caring for v cleaning vi disconnecting 37 features 1, 20 indicators 9 keyboards 13 moving around 37 on indicator 2, 9 security 41 setting up a home office 39 taking home 38 traveling internationally 40 traveling on local trips 39 troubleshooting 55 turning off v connections network 44
Hibernation mode hotkey 15 hotkeys 14
IEEE 1394 port 45 indicator lights 9 infrared 44
keyboard 13 embedded numeric keypad hotkeys 14 lock keys 13 troubleshooting 24 Windows keys 14 13

LEDs 9 left view 2

media access on indicator 9 memory installing 49 messages error 55 modem 43

network 44

Notebook Manager hotkey 15 num lock 13 on indicator 9 numeric keypad embedded 13 scroll lock 13 security keylock 17, 41 passwords 41 speakers hotkey 15 troubleshooting 24 status indicators 9 support information 26
password 41 types 41 PC Card 46 ejecting 47 inserting 47 ports 43 printer troubleshooting problems 23 CD-ROM 24 display 23 keyboard 24 printer 24 startup 23 troubleshooting
touchpad 11 hotkey 15 using 1112 travel international flights local trips 39 troubleshooting 55 tips 55
55 universal serial bus 45
questions setting location for modem use 25
view front 3 left 3 rear 4 right 4 volume adjusting
safety CD or DVD 63 FCC notice 57 general instructions 61 modem notices 58