Acer EFL50 Securing your computer, Expanding through options, Power management Acer eRecovery

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Securing your computer	40
Using a computer security lock	40
Using passwords	40
Entering passwords	41
Setting passwords	41
Expanding through options	42
Connectivity options	42
Fax/data modem	42
Built-in network feature	43
Fast Infrared (selected models only)	43
Universal Serial Bus (USB)	44
IEEE 1394 port (selected models only)	44
PC Card slot	45
BIOS utility	46
Boot sequence	46
Enable disk-to-disk recovery	47
Password	47
Using software	47
Playing DVD movies	47
Power management	48
Acer eRecovery	49
Create backup	49
Restore from backup	50
Create factory default image CD	50
Re-install bundled software without CD	50
Change password	51
Troubleshooting	52
Troubleshooting tips	52
Error messages	52
Regulations and safety notices	54
ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance	54
FCC notice	54
Modem notices	56
Important safety instructions	59

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Contents

Aspire 3600/5500 Series Users GuidePage Basic care and tips for using your computer First things firstYour guides Turning your computer on and off Taking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapterTaking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicingPlease refer to Frequently asked questions on Operation conditionsContents Acer Arcade for selected models Taking your notebook PC with youPower management Acer eRecovery TroubleshootingRegulations and safety notices Securing your computerAn Aspire tour Front viewDescription See Easy-launch buttons on page 10 for moreClosed front view Icon DescriptionLeft view Icon Description Battery Powers the computer Right viewRear 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 HotkeysHotkey Icon Function Description Fn + F1 Fn + F2EManager. See Acer eManager on Fn + F3US dollar sign Euro symbolSpecial keys Using a computer security lock Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive trayAdjusting the volume AudioTo set the key, see Easy-launch buttons on Using the system utilitiesAcer eManager Acer GridVista dual-display compatible Launch Manager Image is not full-screen Frequently asked questionsNothing appears on the screen No audio is heard from the computer Keyboard does not respondInfrared port does not work selected models only Printer does not workWant to set up my location to use the internal modem Click on Start, Settings, Control PanelBefore you call Requesting serviceInternational Travelers Warranty ITW You are required to provide the following information Name Acer Arcade for selected models Arcade hotkeys Arcade controls Finding and playing contentSettings Player controls CinemaNavigation controls Language DVD settingsVideo Album Playing a video file Slideshow settingsVideo Music Video authoringBurner Copy Back up your CD/DVD collectionAudio Create your own greatest hits CDs Data Store files simply and easilyDisconnecting from the desktop Taking your notebook PC with youMoving around Preparing the computerWhat to take to long meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to take to short meetings Setting up a home office Traveling with the computerWhat to take with you Special considerationsTraveling internationally with the computer What to bring with youSecuring your computer Using a computer security lockUsing passwords Entering passwords Setting passwordsFax/data modem Expanding through optionsConnectivity options Built-in network feature Fast Infrared selected models onlyUniversal Serial Bus USB Ieee 1394 port selected models onlyEjecting a PC Card PC Card slotInserting a PC Card Installing memory Bios utilityBoot sequence Enable disk-to-disk recovery PasswordUsing software Playing DVD moviesPower management Acer eRecovery Create backupRe-install bundled software without CD Restore from backupCreate factory default image CD Change password Error messages Corrective action Troubleshooting tipsError messages English FCC notice Regulations and safety noticesEnergy Star guidelines compliance Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Operation conditionsRemarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem notices TBRList of applicable countries English Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Radio device regulatory notice General LCD pixel statementMacrovision copyright protection notice 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