Acer 5410 Series First things first, Your guides, Basic care and tips for using your computer

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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 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:

1Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem.

2Click 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 15 for the location of the power button.

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Contents Extensa 5410/5010 Series Users GuidePage Contents Using the system utilities Securing your computer Troubleshooting Safety instructions Information for your safety and comfortTurning the product off before cleaning Using electrical power ViiiReplacing the battery pack Product servicingAdditional safety information Telephone line safetyOperating environment Medical devicesVehicles Potentially explosive environmentsEmergency calls Disposal instructions Mercury advisoryTips and information for comfortable use XiiiFinding your comfort zone Taking care of your visionDeveloping good work habits Basic care and tips for using your computer First things firstYour guides Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapterCleaning and servicing Taking care of your battery packPlease refer to Frequently asked questions on Acer Empowering Technology Empowering Technology passwordAcer eNet Management Empowering Technology Acer ePower Management Using power plansTo create a new power plan To switch between power plansTo delete a power plan Battery statusAcer ePresentation Management Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eLock Management Empowering Technology Acer eRecovery Management Empowering Technology Acer eSettings Management Windows Mobility Center Empowering Technology Front view Your Acer notebook tourDescription See Easy-launch buttons on page 28 for more Closed front view Icon DescriptionLeft view Right view Rear view Base view Specifications Extensa 5410 Series Extensa 5010 SeriesEnglish DVI-D port for selected models Acpi Indicators Function DescriptionEasy-launch button Default application Easy-launch buttonsTouchpad Touchpad basicsFunction Left button Right Main touchpad Center Button Using the keyboard Lock keys and embedded numeric keypadWindows keys KeyDescriptionHotkeys Decreases the screen brightness Special keys Euro symbolUS dollar sign Using a computer security lock Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive trayAdjusting the volume AudioUsing the system utilities Acer GridVista dual-display compatibleLaunch Manager How do I check for viruses? Norton Internet SecuritySelect Tasks & Scans Nothing appears on the screen Frequently asked questionsImage is not full-screen No audio is heard from the computer Keyboard does not respondInfrared port does not work Printer does not workWant to set up my location to use the internal modem International Travelers Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call Battery pack characteristics Battery packMaximizing the batterys life Installing and removing the battery pack Checking the battery level Charging the batteryOptimising battery life Battery-low warning Situation Recommended ActionAcer Arcade for selected models Settings Finding and playing contentDisplay Settings Audio Settings Arcade controlsNavigation controls Player controlsBackground mode Virtual keyboardCinema Album Slide Show settingsEditing Pictures Video Playing a video fileSnapshot Editing videoMake DVDs MusicAuthoring CD/DVDs File type compatibility Acer Arcade Deluxe for selected models Remote control Remote control functions Starting Acer Arcade Deluxe VideoMagicianDV Wizard DVDivineDisconnecting from the desktop Taking your notebook PC with youMoving around Preparing the computerWhat to bring to meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to take with you Traveling with the computer Setting up a home officeSpecial considerations Traveling internationally with the computer What to bring with youUsing passwords Using a computer security lockSecuring your computer Entering passwords Setting passwordsConnectivity options Expanding through optionsFax/data modem Built-in network feature Fast Infrared FIRUniversal Serial Bus USB Ieee 1394 portInserting a PC Card PC Card slotEjecting a PC Card Inserting an ExpressCard ExpressCardEjecting an ExpressCard Installing memory Bios utility Boot sequenceEnable disk-to-disk recovery PasswordPlaying DVD movies Using softwareRegion code Country or region Power management Acer eRecovery Management Create backupBurn backup disc Restore and recoveryTroubleshooting Troubleshooting tipsError messages Error messages Corrective actionFCC notice Regulations and safety noticesOperation conditions Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem noticesDeclaration of Conformity for EU countries TBR List of applicable countriesEnglish LCD pixel statement Laser compliance statementMacrovision copyright protection notice Article 3.1a Health and Safety Radio device regulatory notice GeneralEuropean Union EU Article 3.1b EMCEnglish FCC RF safety requirement English Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity Acer Computer Shanghai Limited EN60950-12001 EN600652002 applied to models with TV functionLCD panel ergonomic specifications Index CD-ROMEnglish