Acer LX.ASR0X.106, NU.SH3AA.007, NU.SH4AA.002, NXM34AA005, NXM81AA018, PT.SHVP2.002, V5-571-6499 manual

Aspire Series

Generic User Guide

Contents

Main Page iii Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Turning the product off before cleaning CAUTION for plug as disconnecting device CAUTION for Accessibility Warnings Using electrical power v Product servicing Guidelines for safe battery usage vi Replacing the battery pack Telephone line safety vii Additional safety information Operating environment Medical devices viii Vehicles Potentially explosive environments Emergency calls Disposal instructions Page Tips and information for comfortable use Finding your comfort zone Taking care of your vision xii First things first Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and off Taking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicing Contents Video 25 Using the system utilities 26 Frequently asked questions 29 Battery pack 33 Acer Arcade Deluxe 37 Securing your computer 48 Expanding through options 50 Power management 61 Acer eRecovery Management 62 Troubleshooting 65 Regulations and safety notices 67 Index 76 1 Acer Empowering Technology Launching Acer Empowering Technology To launch Acer Empowering Technology: Page Empowering Technology password To set the Empowering Technology password: Page Page Acer ePower Management Using power plans To create a new power plan: To switch between power plans: Page Page Acer eDataSecurity Management (only for certain models) Page Acer eRecovery Management Page Acer eSettings Management Windows Mobility Center Indicators Easy-launch buttons 17 Touchpad 123 4 Touchpad basics (with fingerprint reader) 18 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons) Using a computer security lock Using the keyboard Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description Windows key Application key Hotkeys Special keys (only for certain models) Audio Acer PureZone (only for certain models) Tuba (only for certain models) Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/multi- channel sound (only for certain models) Dolby Pro Logic IIx Video 16:9 display (only for certain models) Using the system utilities Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Page Frequently asked questions I turned on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. Nothing appears on the screen. No audio is heard from the computer. Page I want to restore my computer to its original settings without recovery CDs. Requesting service International Travelers Warranty (ITW) Before you call Battery pack Battery pack characteristics Maximizing the battery's life Conditioning a new battery pack Installing and removing the battery pack Charging the battery Checking the battery level Optimising battery life 36 Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to the Windows power meter. When the battery-low warning appears, the recommended course of action depends on your situation: Acer Arcade Deluxe General controls 38 Navigation controls Player controls Cinema Movies: 39 Videos: Recent Videos: 40 HomeMedia Advanced Live Update: Settings: 41 Help: About: Albums Editing Pictures Slideshow settings Snapshot Music Background mode Taking your notebook PC with you Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around 45 What to bring to meetings Taking the computer home What to take with you 46 Setting up a home office Traveling with the computer What to take with you Traveling internationally with the computer What to bring with you 48 Securing your computer Using a computer security lock Using passwords Entering passwords Setting passwords Expanding through options Connectivity options Fax/data modem Page Page High-Definition Multimedia Interface (only for certain models) ExpressCard Installing memory Page Connecting your TV and AV-in cables ( PAL/SECAM and NTSC systems Acer DVB-T digital antenna To set up the antenna: AV-in cable Page Using software Playing DVD movies Power management Acer eRecovery Management Burn backup discs Create a user backup Manage user backups Restore Troubleshooting Troubleshooting tips Error messages Page Regulations and safety notices FCC notice Notice: Shielded cables Notice: Peripheral devices Caution Modem notices TBR 21 List of applicable countries Notice for Australia Notice for New Zealand Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statement Macrovision copyright protection notice Radio device regulatory notice General European Union (EU) List of applicable countries The FCC RF safety requirement Canada Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) 75 LCD panel ergonomic specifications Index A B C D N P Q S T

Acer manual

Models: LX.ASR0X.106 NU.SH3AA.007 NU.SH4AA.002 NXM34AA005 NXM81AA018 PT.SHVP2.002 V5-571-6499