Acer EFL50 manual Contents

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First things first	iii
Your guides	iii
Basic care and tips for using your computer	iii
Turning your computer on and off	iii
Taking care of your computer	iv
Taking care of your AC adapter	iv
Taking care of your battery pack	v
Cleaning and servicing	v
An Aspire tour	1
Front view	1
Closed front view	2
Left view	3
Right view	4
Rear view	4
Base view	5
Specifications	6
Indicators	9
Easy-launch buttons	10
Touchpad	11
Touchpad basics	11
Using the keyboard	13
Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad	13
Windows keys	14
Hotkeys	14
Special keys	16
Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray	17
Using a computer security lock	17
Audio	18
Adjusting the volume	18
Using the system utilities	19
Acer eManager	19
Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)	20
Launch Manager	21
Frequently asked questions	22
Requesting service	25

International Travelers Warranty (ITW)	25
Before you call	25

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Aspire 3600/5500 Series Users GuidePage Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst things first Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapterPlease refer to Frequently asked questions on Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing Operation conditionsContents Acer Arcade for selected models Taking your notebook PC with youRegulations and safety notices Power management Acer eRecoveryTroubleshooting Securing your computerDescription An Aspire tourFront view See Easy-launch buttons on page 10 for moreClosed front view Icon DescriptionLeft view Rear view Icon Description Battery Powers the computerRight view # Icon DescriptionBase view Specifications AspireEnglish English Indicators Icon Function DescriptionLaunch key Default application Easy-launch buttonsTouchpad Touchpad basicsFunction Left button Right Main touchpad Center Button Using the keyboard Lock keys and embedded numeric keypadWindows keys HotkeysEManager. See Acer eManager on Hotkey Icon Function Description Fn + F1Fn + F2 Fn + F3Euro symbol Special keysUS dollar sign Using a computer security lock Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive trayAdjusting the volume AudioUsing the system utilities Acer eManagerTo set the key, see Easy-launch buttons on Acer GridVista dual-display compatible Launch Manager Frequently asked questions Nothing appears on the screenImage is not full-screen Infrared port does not work selected models only No audio is heard from the computerKeyboard does not respond Printer does not workWant to set up my location to use the internal modem Click on Start, Settings, Control PanelRequesting service International Travelers Warranty ITWBefore you call You are required to provide the following information Name Acer Arcade for selected models Arcade hotkeys Finding and playing content SettingsArcade controls Cinema Navigation controlsPlayer controls DVD settings VideoLanguage Album Slideshow settings VideoPlaying a video file Music Video authoringAudio Create your own greatest hits CDs BurnerCopy Back up your CD/DVD collection Data Store files simply and easilyMoving around Disconnecting from the desktopTaking your notebook PC with you Preparing the computerTaking the computer home What to take to short meetingsWhat to take to long meetings What to take with you Setting up a home officeTraveling with the computer Special considerationsTraveling internationally with the computer What to bring with youUsing a computer security lock Using passwordsSecuring your computer Entering passwords Setting passwordsExpanding through options Connectivity optionsFax/data modem Built-in network feature Fast Infrared selected models onlyUniversal Serial Bus USB Ieee 1394 port selected models onlyPC Card slot Inserting a PC CardEjecting a PC Card Bios utility Boot sequenceInstalling memory Using software Enable disk-to-disk recoveryPassword Playing DVD moviesPower management Acer eRecovery Create backupRestore from backup Create factory default image CDRe-install bundled software without CD Change password Troubleshooting tips Error messagesError messages Corrective action English Regulations and safety notices Energy Star guidelines complianceFCC notice Operation conditions Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiensDeclaration of Conformity for EU countries Modem notices TBRList of applicable countries English Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statement Macrovision copyright protection noticeRadio device regulatory notice General European Union EU EN 61000-3-2/-3FCC RF safety requirement Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity EFL50Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking Index English