Acer Aspire 5550 Series, User Manual

Page 1: ...Aspire 5550 3670 Series User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...ence concerning your unit should include the serial number model number and purchase information No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronically mechanically by photocopy recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated Model number __________________________________ Serial number _...

Page 3: ...d into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the product To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage do not place the product on a vibrating surface Using electrical power This product should be operated from the type of powe...

Page 4: ...A certified type SPT 2 rated 7 A 125 V minimum VDE approved or its equivalent 4 6 meters 15 feet maximum length Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service p...

Page 5: ... or thunderstorms Warning For safety reasons do not use non compliant parts when adding or changing components Consult your reseller for purchase options Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment please recycle For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics...

Page 6: ...your company s health and safety department The following section provides tips for more comfortable computer use Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor using a footrest or raising your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort Observe the following tips refrain from staying too long in one fixed posture avoid slouching forward and or leaning...

Page 7: ...hanging the display s viewing angle using a glare reduction filter using a display visor such as a piece of cardboard extended from the display s top front edge Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle Avoid looking at bright light sources such as open windows for extended periods of time Developing good work habits Develop the following work habits to make your computer use more r...

Page 8: ...or 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 ...

Page 9: ... not subject the computer to magnetic fields Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture Do not spill water or any liquid on the computer Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration Do not expose the computer to dust or dirt Never place objects on top of the computer Do not slam the computer display when you close it Never place the computer on uneven surfaces Taking care of your AC...

Page 10: ...of used batteries according to local regulations Recycle if possible Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer follow these steps 1 Turn off the computer and remove the battery pack 2 Disconnect the AC adapter 3 Use a soft moist cloth Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners If either of the following occurs the computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged the computer does not oper...

Page 11: ...er eRecovery Management 6 Acer eSettings Management 8 Acer eNet Management for selected models 9 Acer ePower Management 11 Acer ePresentation Management 14 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Front view 15 Closed front view 16 Left view 18 Right view 19 Rear view 20 Base view 21 Specifications 22 Indicators 28 Easy launch buttons 29 Touchpad 30 Touchpad basics 30 Using the keyboard 32 Lock keys and embedde...

Page 12: ... 56 Special considerations 57 Setting up a home office 57 Traveling with the computer 57 Preparing the computer 57 What to take with you 57 Special considerations 58 Traveling internationally with the computer 58 Preparing the computer 58 What to bring with you 58 Special considerations 58 Securing your computer 59 Using a computer security lock 59 Using passwords 59 Entering passwords 60 Setting ...

Page 13: ...safety notices 76 ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance 76 FCC notice 76 Modem notices 77 Laser compliance statement 80 LCD pixel statement 80 Macrovision copyright protection notice 80 Radio device regulatory notice 81 General 81 European Union EU 81 The FCC RF safety requirement 82 Canada Low power license exempt radio communication devices RSS 210 83 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of ...

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Page 15: ... backs up and recovers data flexibly reliably and completely Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by optimizing disk space memory and registry settings For more information right click on the Empowering Technology toolbar then select the Help or Tutorial function Empowering Technology password Bef...

Page 16: ... Start menu You also have the option to set Acer eNet Management to start automatically when you boot up your PC Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for a new location while offering you the freedom to manually adjust the settings to match your needs Acer eNet Management can save network settings for a location to a profile and automatically switch to the appropriate profi...

Page 17: ...Empowering Technology DNS settings wireless AP details etc as well as default printer settings Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information ...

Page 18: ...the following functions on off Wireless LAN Bluetooth CardBus FireWire 1394 Wired LAN and Optical Device if supported DC mode Battery mode There are four pre defined profiles Entertainment Presentation Word Processing and Battery Life You can also define up to three of your own To create a new power profile 1 Change power settings as desired 2 Click Save as to save to a new power profile 3 Name th...

Page 19: ...anel in the upper half of the window For additional options click Settings to Set alarms Re load factory defaults Select what actions to be taken when the cover is closed or the power button is pressed Set passwords for accessing the system after Hibernation or Standby View information about Acer ePower Management ...

Page 20: ...6 Empowering Technology ...

Page 21: ...l be automatically switched out when an external display is connected to the system For projectors and external devices that are not auto detected launch Acer ePresentation Management to choose an appropriate display setting Note If the restored resolution is not correct after disconnecting a projector or you need to use an external resolution that is not supported by Acer ePresentation Management...

Page 22: ...and Microsoft Outlook The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you for a supervisor password and default encryption This encryption will be used to encrypt files by default or you can choose to enter your own file specific password when encrypting a file Note The password used to encrypt a file is the unique key that the system needs to decrypt it If you lose the password the sup...

Page 23: ...eaders IEEE 1394 disk drives and any other removable disk drives that can be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system Optical drive devices includes any kind of CD ROM or DVD ROM drives Floppy disk drives 3 5 inch disks only Interfaces includes serial port parallel port infrared IR and Bluetooth To activate Acer eLock Management a password must be set first Once set you can apply lock...

Page 24: ...Technology Note If you lose your password there is no method to reset it except by reformatting your notebook or taking your notebook to an Acer Customer Service Center Be sure to remember or write down your password ...

Page 25: ... a hidden partition on your system s hard drive By default user created backups are stored on the D drive Acer eRecovery Management provides you with Password protection Recovery of applications and drivers Image data backup Back up to HDD set recovery point Back up to CD DVD Image data recovery tools Recover from a hidden partition factory defaults Recover from the HDD most recent user defined re...

Page 26: ...id not come with a Recovery CD or System CD please use Acer eRecovery Management s System backup to optical disk feature to burn a backup image to CD or DVD To ensure the best results when recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management detach all peripherals except the external Acer ODD if your computer has one including your Acer ezDock ...

Page 27: ...spect hardware specifications change BIOS passwords or other Windows settings and to monitor the system health status Acer eSettings Management also Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for power users on Acer computer ...

Page 28: ...provides an express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly The user can also enable advanced options for full control over the following options Memory optimization releases unused memory and check usage Disk optimization removes unneeded items and files Speed optimization improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system ...

Page 29: ...Starters poster let us show you around your new Acer notebook Front view Icon Item Description 1 Display screen Also called Liquid Crystal Display LCD displays computer output 2 Status indicators Light Emitting Diodes LEDs that light up to show the status of the computer s functions and components ...

Page 30: ...ort area for your hands when you use the computer 7 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording 8 Power button Turns the computer on and off 9 Easy launch buttons Buttons for launching frequently used programs See Easy launch buttons on page 29 for more details 10 Built in camera 1 3 megapixel or 310 000 pixel web camera for video communication for selected models Icon Item Description 1 Sp...

Page 31: ... the status of wireless LAN communication 5 Line in jack Accepts audio line in devices e g audio CD player stereo walkman 6 Microphone jack Accepts input from external microphones 7 Headphones speaker line out jack Connects to audio line out devices e g speakers headphones 8 Battery indicator Indicates the computer s batttery status 9 Power indicator Indicates the computer s power status 10 Latch ...

Page 32: ...ess indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active 4 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the drive 5 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off 6 5 in 1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital SD MultiMediaCard MMC Memory Stick MS Memory Stick PRO MS PRO xD Picture Card xD for selected models Note Only one card can operate at any given t...

Page 33: ... eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot 3 USB 2 0 ports Connect to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera 4 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use 5 Modem RJ 11 port Connects to a phone line 6 Ethernet RJ 45 port Connects to an Ethernet 10 100 based network ...

Page 34: ...0 English Rear view Icon Item Description 1 DC in jack Connects to an AC adapter 2 External display VGA port Connects to a display device e g external monitor LCD projector 3 Battery Powers the computer ...

Page 35: ...keep the computer cool Note Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan 3 Hard disk bay Houses the computer s hard disk secured with screws 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer s main memory 5 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal 6 Battery bay Houses the computer s battery pack ...

Page 36: ...aturing Intel Core Duo processor T2300 T2400 T2500 T2600 2 MB L2 cache 1 66 1 83 2 2 16 GHz 667 MHz FSB Mobile Intel 945GM PM Express chipset Intel PRO Wireless 3945ABG or 3945BG network connection dual band tri mode 802 11a b g Wi Fi CERTIFIED solution supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology For Aspire 3670 Intel Celeron M processor 410 420 430 1 MB L2 cache 1 46 1 60 1 73 GHz 533 MHz FSB or...

Page 37: ...550 Mobile Intel 940GML Express chipset with integrated 3D graphics featuring Intel Graphics Media Accelerator GMA 950 up to 224 MB of shared system memory supporting Microsoft DirectX 9 0 for Aspire 3670 16 7 million colors Simultaneous LCD and CRT display with LCD panel resolution at 70 Hz refresh rate MPEG 2 DVD hardware assisted capability Storage subsystem 60 80 100 120 160 GB hard disk drive...

Page 38: ...evices 88 89 key keyboard with inverted T cursor layout 2 5 mm minimum key travel Touchpad with 4 way scroll button 12 function keys four media keys play pause stop previous next four cursor keys two Windows keys hotkey controls embedded numeric keypad international language support Four easy launch buttons Empowering Key Internet email user programmable button Two front access communication switc...

Page 39: ...nology WLAN Intel PRO Wireless 3945ABG or 3945BG network connection dual band tri mode 802 11a b g Wi Fi CERTIFIED solution supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology LAN Fast Ethernet Wake on LAN ready Modem 56K ITU V 92 with PTT approval Wake on Ring ready I O interface PC Card slot one Type II 5 in 1 card reader SD MMC MS MS PRO xD for Aspire 5550 3 USB 2 0 ports External display VGA port Hea...

Page 40: ...s Adobe Reader CyberLink PowerProducer NTI CD Maker Options and accessories Acer Bluetooth VoIP phone for Aspire 5550 512 MB 1 or 2 GB DDR2 533 MHz soDIMM memory 9 cell Li ion battery pack 6 cell Li ion battery pack 3 pin 90 W AC adapter for Aspire 5550 3 pin 65 W AC adapter for Aspire 3670 External USB floppy disk drive Environment Temperature Operating 5 C to 35 C Non operating 20 C to 65 C Humi...

Page 41: ...27 English Note The specifications listed above are for reference only The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased Warranty One year International Travelers Warranty ITW ...

Page 42: ...D display is closed Icon Function Description Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication Wireless LAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication Battery Indicates the computer s batttery status Power Indicates the computer s power sta...

Page 43: ... button Press to run the Acer Empowering Technology Please see Acer Empowering Technology on page 1 The mail and Web browser buttons are pre set to email and Internet programs but can be reset by users To set the Web browser mail and programmable buttons run the Acer Launch Manager See Launch Manager on page 47 Easy launch button Default application P User programmable Acer Empowering Technology u...

Page 44: ...mrest provides optimum comfort and support Touchpad basics The following items show you how to use the touchpad Move your finger across the touchpad 2 to move the cursor Press the left 1 and right 4 buttons located below the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking th...

Page 45: ...te By default vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled on your touchpad It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel Function Left button 1 Right button 4 Main touchpad 2 Center button 3 Execute Quickly click twice Tap twice at the same speed as double clicking a mouse button Select Click once Tap once Drag Click and hold then use finger on the touchpad to drag the cursor T...

Page 46: ...ock is on all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase Num Lock Fn F11 When Num Lock is on the embedded keypad is in numeric mode The keys function as a calculator complete with the arithmetic operators and Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry A better solution would be to connect an external keypad Scroll Lock Fn F12 When Scroll Lock is on the screen moves one line up...

Page 47: ... button it launches the Start menu It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions Tab Activates the next Taskbar button E Opens the My Computer window F1 Opens Help and Support Center F Opens the Search Results window R Opens the Run dialog box M Minimizes all windows Shift M Undoes the minimize all windows action Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the ...

Page 48: ...Displays help on hotkeys Fn F2 Acer eSettings Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology See Acer Empowering Technology on page 1 Fn F3 Acer ePower Management Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology See Acer Empowering Technology on page 1 Fn F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode Fn F5 Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen external mo...

Page 49: ...off Fn F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off Fn Volume up Increases the sound volume Fn Volume down Decreases the sound volume Fn Brightness up Increases the screen brightness Fn Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness Hotkey Icon Function Description ...

Page 50: ...lt Gr and then press the 5 key at the upper center of the keyboard Note Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol Please refer to www microsoft com typography faq faq12 htm for more information The US dollar sign 1 Open a text editor or word processor 2 Either press at the bottom right of the keyboard or hold Shift and then press the 4 key at the upper center of the keyboard Note This...

Page 51: ... eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington compatible security slot for a security lock Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock Some keyless models are also available ...

Page 52: ...with 32 bit Intel High Definition HD audio and dual stereo speakers Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the computer is as easy as pressing some buttons See Hotkeys on page 34 for more information on adjusting the speaker volume ...

Page 53: ...nology so you transmit the best video conference quality over an Instant Messenger service Getting to know your Acer OrbiCam Rotating the Acer OrbiCam The Acer OrbiCam rotates 225 degrees counterclockwise to achieve the desired angle Refer to the illustrations below Note DO NOT rotate the camera clockwise to prevent damage to the device For your convenience the camera snaps to 45 degrees to match ...

Page 54: ...cer Acer OrbiCam The Acer OrbiCam capture window appears Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings Resolution To change the capture resolution click the displayed resolution at the bottom right corner of the capture window then select the desired resolution Note Setting the camera resolution to 640 x 480 or larger does not change the capture window size ...

Page 55: ...re window size preview settings and the folder for captured photos or videos Camera Settings Basic settings Click the Camera Settings icon on the bottom right corner of the capture display then select Camera Settings from the pop up menu You can adjust the Video Audio and Zoom Face tracking options from this window ...

Page 56: ...pturing photos videos To capture a photo or a video clip rotate the Acer OrbiCam to get the desired angle then click the Take a Picture or Record a Video button The Windows Picture and Fax Viewer or the Windows Media Player automatically launches to display play a preview of the photo video clip Note By default all photos and videos are saved in the My Pictures and My Videos folder Using the Acer ...

Page 57: ...cts feature allows you to select and apply an effect to your video transmissions Note The face tracking feature is not capable of centering your face beyond the capture window frame Minimal head movements are tracked more efficiently To enable the Acer VisageON 1 Right click on this icon then select VisageON from the pop up menu The VisageON window appears 2 Select and apply a video effect from th...

Page 58: ...up menu For multiple users the face tracking feature automatically centers all the users face in the capture window otherwise the utility centers the face of the user closest to the camera 2 Click the right icon to zoom in out or reset the current view 3 Click VisageON to display a pop menu that allows configuration of the camera face tracking and video effects settings ...

Page 59: ...video effects The Video Effect Selection window appears 2 Click on a video effect to use The selected effect appears in the video effects section of the VisageON window Note 1 When using avatars you may have to calibrate the face points to achieve better tracking Follow screen instructions from the VisageON window to continue 2 You may use video effects when using the camera for IM chat video sess...

Page 60: ...click the check box Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor Finally click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to complete the process Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen To access this function please go to Start All Programs and click on Acer GridVista You may choose any one of the four ...

Page 61: ...ell organized desktop Note Please ensure that the resolution setting of your second monitor is set to the manufacturer s recommended value Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy launch buttons located above the keyboard Easy launch buttons on page 29 for the location of the easy launch buttons You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start All Programs and then Launc...

Page 62: ...top or click on the Start menu in the Windows taskbar highlight Programs and select Norton AntiVirus 2 In the Norton AntiVirus main window click Scans 3 In the Scans panel click Run Full System Scan 4 When the scan is complete a scan summary appears Click Finished You can schedule customized virus scans that run unattended on specific dates and times or at periodic intervals If you are using the c...

Page 63: ...utomatically blanks the screen to save power Press any key to turn the display back on If pressing a key does not turn the display back on three things might be the cause The brightness level might be too low Press Fn increase to adjust the brightness level The display device might be set to an external monitor Press the display toggle hotkey Fn F5 to toggle the display back to the computer If the...

Page 64: ...rclip into the hole and push to eject the tray If your computer s optical drive is a slot load model it will not have an eject hole The keyboard does not respond Try attaching an external keyboard to a USB port on the computer If it works contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose The printer does not work Check the following Make sure that the ...

Page 65: ...m will be the only option for future recovery operations This recovery process helps you restore the C drive with the original software content that is installed when you purchase your notebook Follow the steps below to rebuild your C drive Your C drive will be reformatted and all data will be erased It is important to back up all data files before using this option Before performing a restore ope...

Page 66: ... our support centers Place your proof of purchase in the flap located inside the front cover of the ITW passport If the country you are traveling in does not have an Acer authorized ITW service site you can still get in contact with our offices worldwide Please consult http global acer com Before you call Please have the following information available when you call Acer for online service and ple...

Page 67: ...h or listen click or select a content button e g Music Video etc on the Arcade home page Music listen to music files in a variety of formats Cinema watch DVDs or VCDs Video watch and or edit video clips Album view photos stored on your hard disk or removable media Note While watching videos DVDs or slide shows your screensaver and power saving features are unavailable ...

Page 68: ...ettings There are settings in Acer Arcade that allow you to fine tune its performance to suit your machine and your personal preferences To access Settings click on this icon located on the upper right hand corner of the main page Click Acer Arcade Help for comprehensive help on each Arcade mode In Display Settings Use the Screen Ratio option to choose between standard 4 3 or widescreen 16 9 displ...

Page 69: ...lips movies or slide shows at full screen two pop up control panels are shown when you move the pointer They automatically disappear after several seconds The Navigation Controls panel appears at the top and the Player Controls panel appears at the bottom of the screen Navigation controls To return to the Arcade home page click the Home button in the upper left corner of the window To go up one fo...

Page 70: ... or folder you can use the onscreen virtual keyboard You can quickly enter the information you need using the mouse cursor keys or keyboard Background mode With Acer Arcade you can continue listening to music while you perform certain other functions Video and music will continue playing in a small window located in the bottom left hand corner of the screen You can press the stop button on the rem...

Page 71: ...the list of drives This page is also displayed when you press the Stop button during a movie The buttons on the left side allow you to resume the movie from the point it was stopped restart the movie from the beginning jump to the DVD menu eject the disk or go to the DVD Settings page Settings To access the settings for Cinema first click the Settings button on the main menu and then click on Cine...

Page 72: ...view a single picture by clicking on it This opens the picture at full screen You can then use the onscreen player controls to zoom in and out and to pan in four directions Editing Pictures Choose Edit and you can Rotate Remove Red Eye and Auto Fix optimize the brightness and contrast pictures to improve the appearance of your images Slide Show settings To change Slide Show settings click the Adva...

Page 73: ...he screen when you move the mouse To return to the Video page click Stop Snapshot Snapshot mode is available in Cinema and Video modes This function can be used to capture the onscreen image at any time A single frame image will be captured and stored in a user designated directory The destination directory can be changed from the Settings menu Editing video Acer Arcade offers the capability to ed...

Page 74: ...ick Start Ripping The progress of the ripping operation will be displayed on screen You can change the file quality of the ripped tracks by clicking Settings Make DVDs Acer Arcade provides an easy and complete solution for recording data audio photos or videos You can burn and share any combination of data music photos or videos onto a CD or DVD direct from Make DVD mode or some of the other Acer ...

Page 75: ... all in one The possibilities are endless For specific details about each of these options click the Help button to open the Arcade help menu File type compatibility For details on file compatibility please refer to the first page of the Arcade online help menu for each media mode ...

Page 76: ...computer Moving around When you are just moving within short distances for example from your office desk to a meeting room Preparing the computer Before moving the computer close and latch the display cover to place it in Sleep mode You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within the building To bring the computer out of Sleep mode open the display then press and release the power butt...

Page 77: ...on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode Press Fn F4 or close the display cover whenever you are not actively using the computer To resume open the display if closed then press and release the power button Taking the computer home When you are moving from your office to your home or vice versa Preparing the computer After disconnecting the computer from your desktop follow these steps ...

Page 78: ...ure between outside and room temperature Setting up a home office If you frequently work on your computer at home you may want to purchase a second AC adapter for use at home With a second AC adapter you can avoid carrying the extra weight to and from home If you use your computer at home for significant periods of time you might also want to add an external keyboard monitor or mouse Traveling wit...

Page 79: ... cords that are appropriate for the country to which you are traveling Spare fully charged battery packs Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Proof of purchase in case you need to show it to customs officials International Travelers Warranty passport Special considerations Follow the same special considerations as when traveling with the computer In addition these tip...

Page 80: ...sswords protect your computer from unauthorized access Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for your computer and data Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the BIOS utility Once set you must enter this password to gain access to the BIOS utility See BIOS utility on page 72 User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use Combine the use...

Page 81: ...ss Enter When the User Password is set and the password on boot parameter is enabled a prompt appears at boot up Type the User Password and press Enter to use the computer If you enter the password incorrectly a warning message appears Try again and press Enter Important You have three chances to enter a password If you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries the system halts Press ...

Page 82: ... external devices to the computer read the following section Fax data modem Your computer has a built in V 92 56 Kbps fax data modem Warning This modem port is not compatible with digital phone lines Plugging this modem into a digital phone line will damage the modem To use the fax data modem port connect a phone cable from the modem port to a telephone jack Warning Please make sure that the cable...

Page 83: ...ed network To use the network feature connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet RJ 45 port on the chassis of the computer to a network jack or hub on your network Universal Serial Bus USB The USB 2 0 port is a high speed serial bus which allows you to connect USB peripherals without taking up precious system resources ...

Page 84: ...rds CardBus improves on the 16 bit PC card technology by expanding the bandwidth to 32 bits Note Refer to your card s manual for details on how to install and use the card and its functions Inserting a PC Card Insert the card into the slot and make the proper connections e g network cable if necessary See your card manual for details Ejecting a PC Card Before ejecting a PC Card 1 Exit the applicat...

Page 85: ...cover then lift up and remove the memory cover 3 a Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot then b gently press it down until it clicks into place 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw 5 Reinstall the battery pack and reconnect the AC adapter 6 Turn on the computer The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size Please consult a qualified techni...

Page 86: ...t sequence in the BIOS utility activate the BIOS utility then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen Enable disk to disk recovery To enable disk to disk recovery hard disk recovery activate the BIOS utility then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen Find D2D Recovery at the bottom of the screen and use the F5 and F6 keys to set this value to Enabl...

Page 87: ...maximum of five times including the first time after which the last region code set will remain permanent Recovering your hard disk does not reset the number of times the region code has been set Refer to the table below for DVD movie region code information 2 The DVD movie will automatically play after a few seconds Note To change the region code insert a DVD movie of a different region into the ...

Page 88: ...ment is a tool to quickly backup and restore the system You can create and save a backup of the current system configuration to hard disk CD or DVD Acer eRecovery Management consists of the following functions 1 Create backup 2 Restore from backup 3 Create factory default image CD or burn bundled software to an application CD 4 Re install bundled software without CD 5 Change Acer eRecovery Managem...

Page 89: ...backup image on CD or DVD 7 After choosing the backup method click Next Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process Restore from backup You can restore backups previously created as stated in the Create backup section from hard disk CD or DVD 1 Boot to Windows XP 2 Press Alt F10 to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility 3 Enter the password to proceed The default password is six ...

Page 90: ...ng system as it was delivered to you from the factory If you wish to have a disk that will allow you to browse the contents and install selected drivers and applications select 2 Application CD this disk will not be bootable Re install bundled software without CD Acer eRecovery Management stores pre loaded software internally for easy driver and application re installation 1 Boot to Windows XP 2 P...

Page 91: ...y Management utility 3 Enter the password to proceed The default password is six zeros 4 In the Acer eRecovery Management window select Recovery settings and click Next 5 In the Recovery settings window select Password Change Acer eRecovery Management password and click Next 6 Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process Note If the system crashes and will not boot to Windows you can ...

Page 92: ...ssages in alphabetical order together with the recommended course of action Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center CMOS checksum error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Disk boot failure Insert a system bootable disk into the floppy drive A then press Enter to reboot Equipment configuration error Press F2 during POST ...

Page 93: ...h English If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility ...

Page 94: ...n be determined by turning the device off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the device and receiver Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio televisi...

Page 95: ...sential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Please visit http global acer com products notebook reg nb index htm for complete documents Compliant with Russian regulatory certification Modem notices Notice for USA This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules Located on the modem is a label that contains among other information the FCC Registration Number and R...

Page 96: ...ividual PSTNs provided in different countries the approval does not of itself give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN termination point In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance List of applicable countries EU member states as of May 2004 are Belgium Denmark Germany Greece Spain France Ireland Italy Luxembourg the Nether...

Page 97: ... equipment shall go on hook for a period of not less than 30 seconds between the end of one attempt and the beginning of the next call attempt 4 Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom s Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment PC associated with this device In order to operate within the limits for compliance with Telecom s specifications the associated equipment shall ...

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Page 99: ...in wireless radio devices such as wireless LAN and or Bluetooth modules Below information is for products with such devices European Union EU This device complies with the essential requirements of the European Council Directives listed below 73 23 EEC Low Voltage Directive EN 60950 1 89 336 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Directive EN 55022 EN 55024 EN 61000 3 2 3 99 5 EC Radio Telecommunic...

Page 100: ... card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the notebook PC series shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized as follows 1 Users are requested to follow the RF safety instructions on wireless option devices that are included in the user s manual of each RF option device Caution To comply with FCC RF exposure ...

Page 101: ...anada Low power license exempt radio communication devices RSS 210 a Common information Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device b Operation in 2 4 GHz band To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is in...

Page 102: ...rference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The following local manufacturer importer is responsible for this declaration Product name Notebook PC Model number MS2180 Machine type Aspire 5550 3670 SKU number Aspire 555xxx 367xxx x 0 9 a z or A Z Name of responsible party Acer America Corporation Address of responsible party 2641 Orchard Parkway San Jose CA 95134 USA...

Page 103: ...ents Name of manufacturer Beijing Acer Information Co Ltd Address of manufacturer Huade Building No 18 ChuangYe Rd ShangDi Zone HaiDian District Beijing PRCE marking Contact person Mr Easy Lai Tel 886 2 8691 3089 Fax 886 2 8691 3000 E mail easy_lai acer com tw Declares that product Notebook PC Trade name Acer Model number MS2180 Machine type Aspire 5550 3670 SKU number Aspire 555xxx 367xxx x 0 9 a...

Page 104: ...en tilt angle 85 0 Design screen illuminance Illuminance level 250 250cosα lx where α 85 Color Source D65 Reflection class of LCD panel positive and negative polarity Ordinary LCD Class I Protective or Acer CrystalBrite LCD Class III Image polarity Both Reference white Pre setting of luminance and color temperature 6500K tested under BM7 Yn u n v n Pixel fault class Class II ...

Page 105: ...45 setting up a home office 43 taking home 42 traveling internationally 44 traveling on local trips 43 troubleshooting 59 turning off v connections network 48 D display hotkeys 29 troubleshooting 37 DVD 54 DVD movies playing 54 E error messages 59 Euro 31 F FAQ See frequently asked questions frequently asked questions 37 front view 12 H Hibernation mode hotkey 29 hotkeys 29 I IEEE 1394 port 49 inf...

Page 106: ...Q questions setting location for modem use 39 S safety CD or DVD 67 FCC notice 61 general instructions 65 modem notices 62 scroll lock 27 security keylock 32 45 passwords 45 speakers hotkey 30 troubleshooting 38 support information 40 T touchpad 25 hotkey 30 using 25 26 travel international flights 44 local trips 43 troubleshooting 59 tips 59 U universal serial bus 49 V view front 14 left 14 rear ...