Aspire 4810T/4810TZ/4410T Series

Quick Guide

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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 Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in the Aspire product series. It covers basic topics such as using the keyboard and audio, etc. Please understand that due to its nature, the Generic User Guide as well as the AcerSystem User Guide mentioned below will occasionally refer to functions or features which are only contained in certain models of the series, but not necessarily in the model you purchased. Such instances are marked in the text with language such as "only for certain models". The Quick 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 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 Guide.
Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. If Adobe Reader is not installed on your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User 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.

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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.

Top view

Item Acer Crystal Eye webcam Microphone
Description Web camera for video communication. Internal microphone for sound recording.
# 3 Icon Item Display screen Description Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). Turns the computer on and off. / Indicates the computer's power status. For entering data into your computer. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. Turns the internal touchpad on and off. Enables / disables the WLAN / 3G functions. Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step data backup. Puts your computer into power-saving mode. Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Presses to eject the optical disk from the drive. Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.
Power button / indicator Keyboard Touchpad Click buttons (left and right) Palmrest Touchpad toggle Communication key Backup key Acer PowerSmart key HDD

Eject button Speakers

Hotkeys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Hotkey
<Fn> + <F2> <Fn> + <F3>

Function

System property Bluetooth

Description

Starts System Property for displaying system information. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. (only for certain models)

Hotkey

<Fn> + <F4> <Fn> + <F5>

Sleep Display toggle

Puts the computer in Sleep mode. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return. Turns the speakers on and off. Increases the screen brightness. Decreases the screen brightness. Increases the sound volume. Decreases the sound volume.

<Fn> + <F6> <Fn> + <F8> <Fn> + < <Fn> + < <Fn> + < <Fn> + < > > > >
Screen blank Speaker toggle Brightness up Brightness down Volume up Volume down

Closed front view

Item Battery
Description Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xDPicture Card (xD). Note: Push to remove/install the card. Only one card can operate at any given time.

5-in-1 card reader

Rear view

Item Battery bay

Description Houses the computer's battery pack.

Left view

Item USB 2.0 port Ventilation slots External display (VGA) port
Description Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Supports high definition digital video connections. Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Accepts inputs from external microphones.
HDMI port USB 2.0 port Microphone-in jack
Headphones/speaker/ Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). line-out jack with S/PDIF support

Right view

Item Optical drive Optical disk access indicator Emergency eject hole
Description Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. Lights up when the optical drive is active. Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off. Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off. Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. Connects to an AC adapter.
USB 2.0 port Ethernet (RJ-45) port DC-in jack
Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Note: 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.

Base view

Icon Item Battery bay

Battery lock

Locks the battery in position.
Memory compartment Hard disk bay Ventilation slots and cooling fan
Houses the computer's main memory. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Releases the battery for removal.

Battery release latch

Specifications
Operating system Platform
Genuine Windows Vista Intel Centrino 2 mobile processor technology, featuring:

System memory

Intel Core2 Duo processor* Intel Core2 Solo processor* Mobile Intel GS45 Express Chipset Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5100* Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5150* Pentium mobile processor*
Intel Celeron mobile processor* Mobile Intel GS45 Express Chipset Acer InviLink Nplify 802.11b/g/Draft-N* Dual-Channel SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDRMHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules* Up to 4 GB of DDRMHz memory, upgradeable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules* 16:9 aspect ratio 14" HD 1366 x 768 Mobile Intel GS45 Express Chipset High-definition audio support S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers MS-Sound compatible Built-in microphone 2.5" hard disk drive* / solid state drive* DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive 5-in-1 card reader

Display Graphics Audio

Storage subsystem

Communication

Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam Wi-Fi/WiMAX: Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5150* WWAN: UMTS/HSPA at 900 MHz/2100 MHz and quadband GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)* UMTS/HSPA at 850 MHz/900 MHz/1900 MHz/ 2100 MHz and quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)* WLAN:
Privacy control Dimensions and weight Power subsystem
Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5100* Acer InviLink Nplify 802.11b/g/Draft-N*
WPAN: Bluetooth 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot 338.4 (W) x 240 (D) x 24/28.9 (H) mm 1.9 kg (4.2 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack ACPI 3.0 62.16 W 5600 mAh* 62.64 W 5800 mAh* 3-pin 65 W AC adapter ENERGY STAR* 86-/87-/91-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) USB 2.0 port HDMI port with HDCP support External display (VGA) port Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Microphone-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port DC-in jack for AC adapter

Special keys and controls I/O interface

Environment

Temperature:
Operating: 5 C to 35 C Non-operating: -20 C to 65 C Operating: 20% to 80% Non-operating: 20% to 80%
Humidity (non-condensing):
Note: * Only for certain models
Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.