Acer 5650 guide

What to bring with you	56
Special considerations	56
Securing your computer	57
Using a computer security lock	57
Using passwords	57
Entering passwords	58
Setting passwords	58
Expanding through options	59
Connectivity options	59
Fax/data modem	59
Built-in network feature	60
Fast Infrared (FIR)	60
Universal Serial Bus (USB)	61
IEEE 1394 port	61
PC Card slot	62
ExpressCard	63
Installing memory	64
Connecting your TV and AV-in cables	65
Acer Arcade TV set-up wizard
(Windows XP Home and Professional)	67
BIOS utility	68
Boot sequence	68
Enable disk-to-disk recovery	68
Password	68
Using software	69
Playing DVD movies	69
Power management	70
Acer eRecovery Management	70
Create backup	71
Restore from backup	71
Create factory default image CD	72
Re-install bundled software without CD	72
Change password	73
Troubleshooting	74
Troubleshooting tips	74
Error messages	74
Regulations and safety notices	76
ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance	76
FCC notice	76
Modem notices	77
Important safety instructions	80
Laser compliance statement	82
LCD pixel statement	82
Macrovision copyright protection notice	82
Radio device regulatory notice	83
General	83
European Union (EU)	83

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Acer 5650 manual

Contents

Users Guide Aspire 5650 SeriesPage Disposal instructions First things first Basic care and tips for using your computerYour guides Turning your computer on and off Taking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapterClick on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off Cleaning and servicing Taking care of your battery packPlease refer to Frequently asked questions on Operation conditions Contents Page Page Page Acer Empowering Technology Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eLock Management Acer ePerformance Management Acer eRecovery Management Acer eNet Management Acer eSettings Management Empowering Technology AC mode Acer ePower ManagementDC mode Create new power scheme Acer ePresentation Management Empowering Technology Your Acer notebook tour Front viewDescription Icon Description Closed front view English Left view Right view Rear viewIcon Item Description Base view Specifications English English English English Function Description Indicators Easy-launch buttons Easy-launch button Default application Touchpad basics Touchpad Function Left button Right Main touchpad Center Button Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad Using the keyboard Windows keys HotkeysKey Description Hotkey Icon Function Description Fn + F1 Acer EmpoweringFn + F2 Technology on Euro symbol Special keysUS dollar sign Ejecting the optical CD or DVD disk Using a computer security lock Audio Adjusting the volume Acer GridVista dual-display compatible Using the system utilities Launch Manager Norton AntiVirus How do I check for viruses?Scan for Viruses panel, click Scan My Computer Frequently asked questions Nothing appears on the screenImage is not full-screen Keyboard does not respond No audio is heard from the computerInfrared port does not work Printer does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modem Requesting service International Travelers Warranty ITWBefore you call Acer Arcade Button remote control Remote functions Finding and playing content SettingsDisplay Settings Arcade controls Audio SettingsNavigation controls Player controls Virtual keyboard Background mode Cinema Slide Show settings AlbumEditing Pictures Playing a video file VideoCapturing video TV models only Snapshot Editing video Music Time-shift functionality TV for selected models Recorded TV TV settingsScheduling recordings Program guide Signal settings Using TeleText functionsChannel settings Recording settings Make DVDs Authoring CD/DVDsFile type compatibility Taking your notebook PC with you Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around Preparing the computer Taking the computer home What to bring to meetingsWhat to take with you Setting up a home office Traveling with the computerSpecial considerations What to bring with you Traveling internationally with the computer Using a computer security lock Using passwordsSecuring your computer Setting passwords Entering passwords Expanding through options Connectivity optionsFax/data modem Fast Infrared FIR Built-in network feature Ieee 1394 port Universal Serial Bus USB PC Card slot Inserting a PC CardEjecting a PC Card ExpressCard Inserting an ExpressCardEjecting an ExpressCard Installing memory Connecting your TV and AV-in cables PAL/SECAM and Ntsc systemsAcer DVB-T digital antenna To set up the antenna AV-in cable Boot sequence Bios utilityEnable disk-to-disk recovery Password Using software Playing DVD moviesRegion code Country or region Acer eRecovery Management Power management Restore from backup Create backup Re-install bundled software without CD Create factory default image CD Change password Troubleshooting tips Error messagesError messages Corrective action English Regulations and safety notices Energy Star guidelines complianceFCC notice Operation conditions Modem noticesRemarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Declaration of Conformity for EU countries List of applicable countries TBR English Important safety instructions English Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statementMacrovision copyright protection notice Radio device regulatory notice General European Union EUEN 61000-3-2/-3 FCC RF safety requirement Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking CD-ROM Index English