Aspire Digital 3500 manual

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Aspire 3500 Series User's Guide

Original Issue: March 2005

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Contents Aspire 3500 Series Users Guide Page Turning your computer on and off Basic care and tips for using your computerYour guides Click on Start, Turn Off Computer then click on Turn OffTaking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adaptorPlease refer to Frequently asked questions on Cleaning and servicingTaking care of your battery pack Operation conditionsContents Cinema Disconnecting from the desktop Moving aroundArcade controls AlbumUsing software Using a computer security lock Using passwordsBios utility Troubleshooting tips Error messagesDescription An Aspire tourFront view Closed front view Launch keys on page 14 for more detailsLeft view Right viewRear view Base view Specifications English English Indicators Icon Function DescriptionLaunch key Default application Launch keysTouchpad Touchpad basicsFunction Left button Right Main touchpad Center Button Using the keyboard Lock keys and embedded numeric keypadWindows keys Key DescriptionHotkeys US dollar sign Euro symbolSpecial keys Hot key Icon Function Description Fn +Using a computer security lock Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive trayAdjusting the volume AudioUsing the system utilities Acer eManagerAcer GridVista dual-display compatible Acer disk-to-disk recovery Restore without a Recovery CDMake sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is Enabled Launch ManagerImage is not full-screen Frequently asked questionsNothing appears on the screen No audio is heard from the computer Want to set up my location to use the internal modemClick on Start, Settings, Control Panel Keyboard does not respondEnglish Before you call Requesting serviceInternational Travelers Warranty ITW Arcade for selected models Arcade hotkeys Album Mode Video Mode Music Mode TV Mode Arcade remote control for selected modelsArcade Main Cinema Mode Arcade controls Finding and playing contentAdvanced Settings Player controls CinemaNavigation controls DVD settings LanguageAlbum Slideshow settings Video Authoring VideoPlaying a video file Music BurnerTV for selected models Instant ReplayScheduling Recordings Using TeleText FunctionsRecorded TV TV PreviewChannels TV SettingsTV Signal Mode Supported Not supported File type compatibilityMoving around Disconnecting from the desktopTaking your notebook PC with you Preparing the computerWhat to take to long meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to take to short meetings What to take with you Setting up a home officeTraveling with the computer Special considerationsTraveling internationally with the computer What to bring with youSpecial considerations Securing your computer Using a computer security lockUsing passwords Entering passwords Setting passwordsEnglish Fax/Data modem Expanding through optionsConnectivity options Built-in network feature Universal Serial Bus Ieee 1394 portEjecting a PC Card PC Card slotInserting a PC Card Bios utility Installing memoryPassword Boot sequenceEnable Disk to disk recovery Using softwarePower management Region code Country or regionAcer eRecovery Create backupRestore from backup Create factory default image CDRe-install bundled software without CD Change passwordError 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 Important safety instructions English Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statementMacrovision copyright protection notice Radio Device Regulatory Notice GeneralEuropean Union EU EN 61000-3-2/-3FCC RF safety requirement Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity ZL6Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking English Index English