Acer Aspire 7540 Series, User Manual

Page 1: ...Aspire Series Generic User Guide ...

Page 2: ...espondence 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 nu...

Page 3: ...ng all power cords from the power supplies CAUTION for Accessibility Be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as possible When you need to disconnect power to the equipment be sure to unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet CAUTION for bundled dummy cards only for certain models Your computer shipped wit...

Page 4: ...d ventilation openings and AC adapter may get hot To avoid injury ensure they do not come in contact with your skin or body Your device and its enhancements may contain small parts Keep them out of the reach of small children Using electrical power This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power available consult your d...

Page 5: ...ice provider 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 personnel when the power cord or plug is damaged cut or frayed liquid was spilled into the product t...

Page 6: ...o not short circuit the battery Accidental short circuiting can occur when a metallic object such as a coin clip or pen causes direct connection of the positive and negative terminals of the battery These look like metal strips on the battery This might happen for example when you carry a spare battery in your pocket or purse Short circuiting the terminals may damage the battery or the connecting ...

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Page 8: ...ear with the hearing aid Do not place credit cards or other magnetic storage media near the device because information stored on them may be erased Medical devices Operation of any radio transmitting equipment including wireless phones may interfere with the functionality of inadequately protected medical devices Consult a physician or the manufacturer of the medical device to determine if they ar...

Page 9: ...our device before boarding an aircraft The use of wireless teledevices in an aircraft may be dangerous to the operation of the aircraft disrupt the wireless telephone network and may be illegal Potentially explosive environments Switch off your device when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions Potentially explosive atmospheres include areas where y...

Page 10: ...icing features or performance Acer is proud to offer our customers products with the ENERGY STAR mark What is ENERGY STAR Products that are ENERGY STAR qualified use less energy and prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the U S Environmental Protection Agency Acer is committed to offer products and services worldwide that help customers save money c...

Page 11: ...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 backward stand up and walk around regularly to remove the strain on your leg muscles tak...

Page 12: ...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 relaxing and productive Take short breaks regularly and often Perform some...

Page 13: ...ons of your new computer For more on how your computer can help you to be more productive please refer to the AcerSystem User 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 ...

Page 14: ...puter 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 adapter Here are so...

Page 15: ...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...

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Page 17: ...apter xiv Taking care of your battery pack xv Cleaning and servicing xv Touchpad 1 Touchpad basics with fingerprint reader 1 Touchpad basics with two click buttons 2 Using the keyboard 3 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 3 Windows keys 4 Audio 5 Acer PureZone only for certain models 5 Tuba only for certain models 5 Using Dolby Home Theater for surround multi channel sound only for certain mode...

Page 18: ...ry level 25 Optimising battery life 25 Battery low warning 26 Taking your notebook PC with you 27 Disconnecting from the desktop 27 Moving around 27 Preparing the computer 27 What to bring to meetings 28 Taking the computer home 28 Preparing the computer 28 What to take with you 28 Special considerations 29 Setting up a home office 29 Traveling with the computer 29 Preparing the computer 29 What t...

Page 19: ...lected models 39 To connect the digital antenna 39 Watching TV with an external antenna or cable socket 40 BIOS utility 41 Boot sequence 41 Enable disk to disk recovery 41 Password 41 Using software 42 Playing DVD movies 42 Frequently asked questions 43 Requesting service 46 International Travelers Warranty ITW 46 Before you call 46 Troubleshooting 47 Troubleshooting tips 47 Error messages 47 Regu...

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Page 21: ... touchpad is the same as clicking the left button Use Acer Bio Protection fingerprint reader 3 supporting Acer FingerNav 4 way control function only for certain models to scroll up or down and move left or right a page This fingerprint reader or button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications Function Left button 2 Right button 4 Main touchpad 1 Center button 3 E...

Page 22: ...ouchpad keep it and your fingers dry and clean The touchpad is sensitive to finger movement hence the lighter the touch the better the response Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad s responsiveness Note 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 Right button Main touchpad Ex...

Page 23: ...d 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 or down when you press the up or down a...

Page 24: ...ork domain M Minimizes all windows R Open the Run dialog box T Cycle through programs on the taskbar U Open Ease of Access Center X Open Windows Mobility Center BREAK Display the System Properties dialog box SHIFT M Restore minimized windows to the desktop TAB Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3 D SPACEBAR Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar CTRL F S...

Page 25: ...he beam forming to get the multi sound source input Tuba only for certain models The dedicated Tuba CineBass subwoofer pumps out earthshaking movie house audio The innovative design integrates the subwoofer with the tube style hinge Using Dolby Home Theater for surround multi channel sound only for certain models Your Acer notebook comes with the Dolby Home Theater audio enhancement featuring Dolb...

Page 26: ...sults in sound that is more spacious open and dramatic improving listening comfort and making listeners feel as if the action is happening all around them Dolby Natural Bass A bass enhancement system which provides up to an octave of downward extension in the bass response of most speakers Dolby Sound Space Expander A sound stage enhancer which produces a wide stereo image and improves the separat...

Page 27: ...FingerLaunch Acer ProfileLaunch can launch up to three applications websites with a single finger swipe Acer Bio Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you to navigate through web browsers and documents using Acer FingerNav With Acer Bio Protection Fingerprint Solution you can now enjoy an extra layer of protection for your personal computer as well as the convenience of accessing your daily ...

Page 28: ...gs indicated below Double vertical Triple primary at left Triple primary at right or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual display compatible allowing two displays to be partitioned independently Acer GridVista is simple to set up 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid 3 Enjoy the convenience...

Page 29: ...o proceed to the following screen Click the button and follow the onscreen instructions 1 Select the content you want to back up The less content you select the quicker the process will be but it will increase your risks of losing data 2 Select where you want the backup copies to be stored You will need to select an external drive or your D drive Acer Backup Manager cannot store a backup on the so...

Page 30: ...nagement scheme that supports the advanced configuration and power interface ACPI which allows for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time Windows handles all power saving chores for your computer Acer PowerSmart key Note This feature is only available on certain models The Acer PowerSmart key uses the power saving features of your computer s graphics sub system to redu...

Page 31: ...d Applications Disc 2 Restore Completely Restore System to Factory Defaults Restore Operating System and Retain User Data Reinstall Drivers or Applications This chapter will guide you through each process Note This feature is only available on certain models For systems that do not have a built in optical disc burner plug in an external optical disc burner before entering Acer eRecovery Management...

Page 32: ...ctory default or drivers and applications you would like to burn to disc 4 Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process Note Create a factory default image when you want to burn a bootable disc that contains your computer s entire operating system as it was delivered to you from the factory If you wish to have a disc that will allow you to browse the contents and install selected driv...

Page 33: ...backups You can also reinstall applications and drivers for your Acer system 1 Click on Start All Programs Acer Acer eRecovery Management 2 Switch to the Restore page by clicking Restore 3 You can choose to restore the system from a factory default image or reinstall applications and drivers 4 Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process ...

Page 34: ...ain submenu 4 Use the up and down arrow keys to select F12 Boot Menu 5 Use the F5 or F6 key to change F12 Boot Menu to Enabled 6 Press the ESC key to enter the Exit submenu press the ENTER key to Exit Saving Changes Press the ENTER key again to select Yes The system will reboot 7 After rebooting when the Acer logo shows press the F12 key to open the Boot Menu Here you can select which device to bo...

Page 35: ...he IDE1 device 5 Use the F6 key to move the IDE1 device to the highest boot priority or use the F5 key to move other devices to a lower boot priority Ensure that the IDE1 device is the highest priority 6 Press the ESC key to enter the Exit submenu press the ENTER key to Exit Saving Changes Press the ENTER key again to select Yes The system will reboot 7 When you reboot Windows will be installed fr...

Page 36: ...e media content Advanced change settings update your Arcade software view the help file and About information Albums view photos stored on your hard disk or removable media Music listen to music files in a variety of formats Online Media browse online content from YouTube and Flickr Note While watching videos optical discs or slideshows your screensaver and power saving features are unavailable No...

Page 37: ...p down Note When playing movies from optical discs there are additional controls added to the right of the volume controls These are discussed in more detail in the Cinema of this guide Cinema Play Movie Click Play Movie to watch a movie from your optical disc drive Depending in the type of optical drive installed in your computer you can play movies from Blu Ray discs standard DVDs and video CDs ...

Page 38: ...vie from the beginning or eject the disk Videos Click Videos to watch a video clip stored on your hard drive Note The Video feature is designed to play back many different kinds of video formats Refer to the Video help section for a full list of compatible formats If you want to watch a DVD or VCD use Cinema Playing a video file Click Videos to open a file browser to navigate to the video clip you...

Page 39: ...de Deluxe that allow you to fine tune its performance to suit your machine and your personal preferences Live Update Click Live Update to connect to the Internet to check for and download available updates to the software Settings Click Settings to make various adjustments to your Acer Arcade Deluxe Here you will be able to modify Display Audio Photo DVD and BD settings to get the best out of your...

Page 40: ...not capable of outputting low frequency signals it is recommended that you do not select Virtual Surround Sound in order to avoid damaging your speakers Audio Channel Expander should be used for better 4 or 6 speaker output Dynamic Range Compression can compensate for different listening environments for enhanced audio enjoyment Photo Use this page to set preferences for your slideshow when viewin...

Page 41: ... slideshow You can also view a single picture by clicking on it This opens the picture at fullscreen resolution You can then use the onscreen controls to zoom in and out and to pan in four directions Editing Pictures Choose Menu Fix and you can Rotate Remove Red Eye and Auto Fix optimize the brightness and contrast pictures to improve the appearance of your images Slideshow settings To change slid...

Page 42: ...be by selecting YouTube from the Online Media homepage The video clips will be displayed as thumbnails select a thumbnail to view the video clip s title and number of views Press Enter or double click a thumbnail to view the video Alternatively you can log into your YouTube account to view your favorite video clips You need to be logged in to save a video clip to your favorites Flickr Select Flick...

Page 43: ...tra fully charged battery pack available as backup Contact your dealer for details on ordering a spare battery pack Maximizing the battery s life Like all other batteries your computer s battery will degrade over time This means that the battery s performance will diminish with time and use To maximize your battery s life you are advised to adhere to the recommendations set out below Conditioning ...

Page 44: ...n of the battery is adversely affected by the following usage patterns Using the computer on constant AC power with the battery inserted If you want to use constant AC power you are advised to remove the battery pack after it is fully charged Not discharging and recharging the battery to its extremes as described above Frequent use the more you use the battery the faster it will reach the end of i...

Page 45: ...ly charged battery Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level Rest the cursor over the battery power icon on the taskbar to see the battery s present charge level Optimising battery life Optimizing battery life helps you get the most out of battery operation prolonging the charge recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency You are advised to follo...

Page 46: ... outlet are available 1 Plug the AC adapter into the computer and then connect to the mains power supply 2 Save all necessary files 3 Resume work Turn off the computer if you want to recharge the battery rapidly An extra fully charged battery pack is available 1 Save all necessary files 2 Close all applications 3 Shut down the operating system to turn off the computer 4 Replace the battery pack 5 ...

Page 47: ...to secure the 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 ...

Page 48: ... 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 49: ...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 50: ... 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 51: ...mputer 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 41 User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use Combine the use of this password with ...

Page 52: ...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 53: ... computer read the following section Fax data modem only for certain models Your computer has a built in V 92 56 Kbps fax data modem only for certain models 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 ...

Page 54: ... 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 Consumer Infrared CIR only for certain models The computer s Consumer Infrared CIR port is used to receive signals from your remote control or other devices with CIR capability ...

Page 55: ...u to connect USB peripherals without taking up precious system resources IEEE 1394 port only for certain models The computer s IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394 compatible device like a video camera or digital camera See your video or digital camera s documentation for details ...

Page 56: ...e implementation allows tidy setup and fast connection ExpressCard only for certain models The ExpressCard is the newest version of the PC Card It is a smaller and faster interface that further enhances the usability and expandability of your computer ExpressCards support a vast number of expansion options including flash memory card adapters TV tuners Bluetooth connectivity and IEEE 1394B adapter...

Page 57: ...e icon on the taskbar and stop the card operation 3 Push the card gently into the slot and release to pop out the card Then pull the card free from the slot Installing memory Follow these steps to install memory 1 Turn off the computer unplug the AC adapter if connected and remove the battery pack Then turn the computer over to access its base 2 Remove the screws from the memory cover then lift up...

Page 58: ...t 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 technician or contact your local Acer dealer ...

Page 59: ...tenna for selected models or a PAL SECAM or NTSC connector Please refer to the appropriate section Watching TV using the optional DVB T digital TV antenna for selected models DVB T digital TV is an international standard that is used to transmit terrestrial television services in digital format It is gradually replacing analog broadcasts in many countries The DVB T digital antenna can be used with...

Page 60: ... TV cables connected to an external antenna or cable socket to watch TV on your computer Connecting antenna cables To connect your cables 1 Plug the antenna connector into the RF jack of your computer 2 Connect the other end to your TV cable using the cable converter if necessary Important Please ensure you use the correct cable system for your region before attempting to connect the antenna cable...

Page 61: ...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 62: ... 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 63: ...system Nothing appears on the screen The computer s power management system automatically 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 ...

Page 64: ...p into the hole and push to eject the tray 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 printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is turned on Make sure that the printe...

Page 65: ...and all data will be erased It is important to back up all data files before using this option Before performing a restore operation please check the BIOS settings 1 Check to see if Acer disk to disk recovery is enabled or not 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is Enabled 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes The system will reboot Note To activate the BIOS utility press F2 during POS...

Page 66: ...ill 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 please be at your computer when you call With your support we can reduce the amount of time a call takes and help solve your problems efficiently If there are error messages or beeps reported by your computer wri...

Page 67: ...roblems 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 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 i...

Page 68: ...re 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 television technician for help Notice Shielded cables All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded ca...

Page 69: ...r service temporarily If possible they will notify you in advance But if advance notice is not practical you will be notified as soon as possible You will also be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of your equipment If they do you will be notifi...

Page 70: ...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 For more information about applicable countries please refer to Regulations and safety notices on page 48 Notice for Australia For safety reasons only connect headsets with a telecommunications compliance label T...

Page 71: ...ipment 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 be s...

Page 72: ...s with such devices Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby Acer declares that this notebook PC series is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC List of applicable countries EU member states as of July 2009 are Belgium Denmark Germany Greece Spain France Ireland Italy Luxembourg the Netherlands Austria Portugal Finland Sweden Un...

Page 73: ...ns Note The wireless Mini PCI adapter implements a transmission diversity function The function does not emit radio frequencies simultaneously from both antennas One of the antennas is selected automatically or manually by users to ensure good quality radiocommunication 2 This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 to 5 25 GHz frequency range FCC requires this product ...

Page 74: ...c sc gc ca rpb LCD panel ergonomic specifications Design viewing distance 500 mm Design inclination angle 0 0 Design azimuth angle 90 0 Viewing direction range class Class IV Screen 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 LCD Class III Image po...