Acer V3-7710, Generic User Manual

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

Page 2: ...rmation in the space provided below The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to your computer All correspondence 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 recordin...

Page 3: ...isconnecting power to the power supply unit Install the power supply unit before connecting the power cord to the AC power outlet Unplug the power cord before removing the power supply unit from the computer If the system has multiple sources of power disconnect power from the system by unplugging all power cords from the power supplies Using electrical power This product should be operated from t...

Page 4: ...e performance of this product The system can be powered using a wide range of voltages 100 to 120 or 220 to 240 V AC The power cord included with the system meets the requirements for use in the country region where the system was purchased Power cords for use in other countries regions must meet the requirements for that country region For more information on power cord requirements contact an au...

Page 5: ...id damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage do not place the product on a vibrating surface Never use it under sporting exercising or any vibrating environment which will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices HDD Optical drive and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack The bottom surface areas around ventilation openings and AC adapter may get ho...

Page 6: ... When the operation time becomes noticeably shorter than normal buy a new battery Use only the approved batteries and recharge your battery only with the approved chargers designated for this device Use the battery only for its intended purpose Never use any charger or battery that is damaged Do not short circuit the battery Accidental short circuiting can occur when a metallic object such as a co...

Page 7: ...m do not try to open the enclosure CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASERATTENTION RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D OUVERTURE EVITTER TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RAYONS LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE LASER KLASSE 1 VORSICHT UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET NICHT DEM STRAHLL AUSSETZEN PRODUCTO...

Page 8: ...ion is available Ensure that the above separation distance instructions are followed until the transmission is completed Parts of the device are magnetic Metallic materials may be attracted to the device and persons with hearing aids should not hold the device to the ear with the hearing aid Do not place credit cards or other magnetic storage media near the device because information stored on the...

Page 9: ...er the air bag or in the air bag deployment area If in vehicle wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates serious injury could result Using your device while flying in aircraft is prohibited Switch off your 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 netwo...

Page 10: ... s ENERGY STAR qualified products save your money by reducing energy cost and protecting the environment without sacrificing 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 Envi...

Page 11: ...ecurring or persistent discomfort and or pain related to computer use consult a physician immediately and inform 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 Obs...

Page 12: ... light source minimizing room light by using drapes shades or blinds using a task light changing 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 for extended periods of time Developing good work habit...

Page 13: ...refer to the Aspire Generic 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 Document Format PDF and comes preloaded on your notebook Follow these steps to access it 1 Cl...

Page 14: ...sture 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 some ways to take care of your AC adapter Do not connect the adapter...

Page 15: ...ose 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 ...

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Page 17: ...nd servicing xv Touchpad 1 Touchpad basics for models with separate buttons 1 Touchpad basics for models with integrated buttons 2 Using the keyboard 4 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 4 Hotkeys 5 Windows keys 7 Using the system utilities 8 Acer Bio Protection 8 Acer Backup Manager 9 Acer eRecovery Management 11 Creating a recovery backup Optical drive 12 Creating a recovery backup USB flash ...

Page 18: ... desktop 31 Moving around 31 Preparing the computer 31 What to bring to meetings 32 Taking the computer home 32 Preparing the computer 32 What to take with you 32 Special considerations 32 Setting up a home office 33 Traveling with the computer 33 Preparing the computer 33 What to take with you 33 Special considerations 33 Traveling internationally with the computer 34 Preparing the computer 34 Wh...

Page 19: ...ies 47 Frequently asked questions 49 Requesting service 51 International Travelers Warranty ITW 51 Before you call 51 Troubleshooting 52 Troubleshooting tips 52 Error messages 52 Regulations and safety notices 54 FCC statement 54 Modem notices 55 LCD pixel statement 56 Radio device regulatory notice 56 General 57 Wireless operation channels for different domains 57 France Restricted wireless frequ...

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Page 21: ...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 the left button Note Illustrations for reference only The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased Function Left button Right button Main touchpad Execute Quickly click twice Tap twice at the same speed as ...

Page 22: ... integrated buttons The following items show you how to use the touchpad Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor Press the touchpad down or tap to perform a click which will select or start an item Place your finger in the bottom right corner of the touchpad and press to perform a right click The bottom left and bottom right corners of the touchpad are similar to the left and right...

Page 23: ...nse Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad s responsiveness Drag Press and hold then use finger on the touchpad to drag the cursor Press or tap twice at the same speed as double clicking a mouse button rest your finger on the touchpad on the second tap and drag the cursor Access context menu Press once Function Bottom left corner Bottom right corner Main touchpad ...

Page 24: ...scription Caps Lock When Caps Lock 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 ...

Page 25: ...sables the computer s communication devices Communication devices may vary by configuration Fn F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode Fn F5 Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen external monitor if connected and both Fn F6 Display off Turns the display screen backlight off to save power Press any key to return Fn F7 Touchpad toggle Turns the built in touchpad on and o...

Page 26: ...e sound volume Fn Volume down Decreases the sound volume Fn Home Play Pause Play or pause a selected media file Fn Pg Up Stop Stop playing the selected media file Fn Pg Dn Previous Return to the previous media file Fn End Next Jump to the next media file Hotkey Icon Function Description ...

Page 27: ...er if connected to a domain or switch users if not connected to a domain M Minimize 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 System Properties Shift M Restore minimized windows Tab Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3 D Space Bring all gadgets to the front and sel...

Page 28: ...Acer Bio Protection Fingerprint Solution incorporates protection against unauthorized access to your computer with centralized password management via Password Bank and fast application website launching and login with Acer FingerLaunch 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 you...

Page 29: ...D to restore your computer at a later time or create the file on a USB drive Migrate My Files Allows you to copy files to a USB device so that you can migrate your files to a new computer Select the backup type you d like to make and select the files or drive you want to back up then follow the onscreen instructions 1 Select the content you want to back up The less content you select the quicker t...

Page 30: ...10 English If you wish to change your settings at any time run Acer Backup Manager from the Start menu and go through the steps outlined above ...

Page 31: ...ifications may vary Acer eRecovery Management consists of the following functions 1 Backup Create Factory Default Backup Backup Drivers and Applications Note Models that do not have an ODD will allow you to make backup copies to a USB drive 2 Restore Restore Operating System to Factory Defaults Restore Operating System and Retain User Data Reinstall Drivers or Applications This chapter will guide ...

Page 32: ...Start All Programs Acer then click Acer eRecovery Management 2 To create recovery discs for the hard drive s entire original contents including Windows and all factory loaded software and drivers click Create Factory Default Disc OR To create a recovery disc for only the factory loaded software and drivers click Create Drivers and Applications Backup Disc Important We recommend that you create eac...

Page 33: ...en click Next You will be shown the backup progress on the screen The drive ejects each disc as it completes burning it 4 Remove the disc from the drive and mark it with a permanent marker Important Write a unique descriptive label on each disc such as Windows Recovery Disc 1 of 2 or Apps Drivers Recovery disc Make sure you keep the discs in a safe place that you will remember 5 If multiple discs ...

Page 34: ...y previous data Important This section only applies to computers without an optical drive 1 Click Start All Programs Acer then click Acer eRecovery Management 2 To create recovery backup for the hard drive s entire original contents including Windows and all factory loaded software and drivers click Create Factory Default Backup OR To create a recovery backup for only the factory loaded software a...

Page 35: ...Plug in the USB disk then click Next You will be shown the backup progress on the screen 4 Unplug the USB flash drive and mark it with a permanent marker Important Write a unique descriptive label on each backup such as Windows Recovery Backup or Apps Drivers Recovery Backup Make sure you keep the USB flash drive in a safe place that you will remember ...

Page 36: ...blem may be solved by returning your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly For instructions see Returning to a previous system condition on page 17 3 Reset your system to its factory condition If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to reset your system to factory condition see Returning your system to its factory condition on page 18 Types of recovery Recove...

Page 37: ...crosoft System Restore periodically takes snapshots of your system settings and saves them as restore points In most cases of hard to resolve software problems you can return to one of these restore points to get your system running again Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day and also each time you install software or device drivers Tip For more information about using...

Page 38: ... from the hard drive during startup on page 19 If you cannot run Windows and your original hard drive has been completely re formatted or you have installed a replacement hard drive see Recovering from your recovery discs on page 19 Recovering from within Windows To reinstall Windows and all pre installed software and drivers Click Start All Programs Acer then click Acer eRecovery Management Click...

Page 39: ...ing Continuing the process will erase all files on your hard drive If it is not already enabled you must enable the F12 Boot Menu Press F2 when starting your computer Use the left or right arrow keys to select the Main menu Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is selected press F5 to change this setting to Enabled Use the left or right arrow keys to select the Exit menu Select Save Changes and E...

Page 40: ...e problem may be solved by returning your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly For instructions see Returning to a previous system condition on page 21 3 Reset your system to its factory condition If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to reset your system to factory condition see Returning your system to its factory condition on page 22 Types of recovery R...

Page 41: ... periodically takes snapshots of your system settings and saves them as restore points In most cases of hard to resolve software problems you can return to one of these restore points to get your system running again Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day and also each time you install software or device drivers Tip For more information about using Microsoft System Rest...

Page 42: ... during startup on page 23 If you cannot run Windows and your original hard drive has been completely re formatted or you have installed a replacement hard drive see Recovering from your recovery backup on page 23 Recovering from within Windows To reinstall Windows and all pre installed software and drivers Click Start All Programs Acer then click Acer eRecovery Management Click the Restore tab th...

Page 43: ...r computer Warning Continuing the process will erase all files on your hard drive If it is not already enabled you must enable the F12 Boot Menu Press F2 when starting your computer Use the left or right arrow keys to select the Main menu Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is selected press F5 to change this setting to Enabled Use the left or right arrow keys to select the Exit menu Select Sav...

Page 44: ...ission to allow clear fi to access the network Select Allow Access in each window Navigating media and photos The list in the left panel shows your computer My Library then other devices if any are connected to your network Home Shared To view files on your computer select one of the categories under My Library then browse the files and folder on the right Shared files Devices connected to your ne...

Page 45: ...are These include DLNA compliant PCs smartphones and NAS Network Attached Storage devices Playing to another device If you want to play the media on another device you need to do the following 1 In the bottom right corner select Play to 2 Select the remote device that will be used to play the file Note Only devices optimised for playback are available in this list certain PCs and storage devices w...

Page 46: ...r management 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 Acer PowerSmart uses the power saving features of your computer s graphics sub system to reduce o...

Page 47: ... battery If the battery needs to be replaced please contact an authorized service center Conditioning a new battery pack Before you use a battery pack for the first time there is a conditioning process that you should follow 1 Insert the new battery without turning the computer on 2 Connect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery 3 Disconnect the AC adapter 4 Turn on the computer and operate u...

Page 48: ...the AC adapter into the computer and connect to a mains power outlet You can continue to operate your computer on AC power while your battery is charging However charging the battery with the computer turned off results in a significantly faster charge time Note You are advised to charge the battery before retiring for the day Charging the battery overnight before traveling enables you to start th...

Page 49: ...g and removing the battery pack Note Some models have an embedded battery If the battery needs to be replaced please contact an authorized service center Situation Recommended Action The AC adapter and a power 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...

Page 50: ... battery pack 1 Align the battery with the open battery bay make sure that the end with the contacts will enter first and that the top surface of the battery is facing up 2 Slide the battery into the battery bay and gently push until the battery locks in place To remove a battery pack 1 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery 2 Pull the battery from the battery bay ...

Page 51: ...le 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 button If you are taking the computer to a client s office or a different building y...

Page 52: ... 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 to prepare the computer for the trip home Check that you have removed all media and compact discs from the drive s Failure to remove the media can damage the drive head Pack the computer in a protective case that can prevent...

Page 53: ...you might also want to add an external keyboard monitor or mouse Traveling with the computer When you are moving within a larger distance for instance from your office building to a client s office building or traveling locally Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as if you were taking it home Make sure that the battery in the computer is charged Airport security may require you to turn on ...

Page 54: ...e 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 tips are useful when traveling internationally When traveling in another country check that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are compatible If not purchase a power co...

Page 55: ...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 46 User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use Combine the use of this password with ...

Page 56: ...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 57: ...r read the following section Fax data modem Note Information in this section may not apply to your computer 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...

Page 58: ...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 Note Information in this section may not apply to your computer The computer s Consumer Infrared CIR port is used to receive signals from your remote control or other devices with CIR capability ...

Page 59: ...39 English 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 60: ...on for details High Definition Multimedia Interface Note Information in this section may not apply to your computer HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface is an industry supported uncompressed all digital audio video interface HDMI provides an interface between any compatible digital audio video source such as a set top box DVD player and A V receiver and a compatible digital audio and or video...

Page 61: ... 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 adapters ExpressCards support USB 2 0 and PCI Express applications Important There are two types ExpressCard 54 and ExpressCard 34 54 mm and 34 mm each with different functions Not all Express...

Page 62: ...he 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 Note Information in this section may not apply to your computer 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 fr...

Page 63: ...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 64: ...o video connection may be either a DVB T digital antenna 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 c...

Page 65: ...end the antenna cable up to 20 cm to improve signal quality Watching TV with an external antenna or cable socket You may use conventional 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 Notebook RF ...

Page 66: ...ity However if you encounter configuration problems you may need to run it To activate the BIOS utility press F2 during the POST while the notebook PC logo is being displayed Boot sequence To set the boot 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 ...

Page 67: ...ter the region code DVD discs are divided into 6 regions Once your DVD drive is set to a region code it will play DVD disks of that region only You can set the region code a 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 D...

Page 68: ...48 English Note To change the region code insert a DVD movie of a different region into the DVD drive Please refer to the online help for more information ...

Page 69: ...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 display toggle hotkey Fn F5 to toggle the display back to the compute...

Page 70: ...ual version the operating system and language you choose when you first turn on the system 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 purchased 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 im...

Page 71: ...ssport 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 visit www 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...

Page 72: ...eive an error message note the message and take the corrective action The following table lists the error messages 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...

Page 73: ...se contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance Keyboard interface error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Memory size mismatch Press F2 during POST to enter the BIOS utility then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot Error messages Corrective action ...

Page 74: ...ntenna 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 cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations Notice Periphera...

Page 75: ...e to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service If this equipment should fail to operate properly disconnect the equipment from the phone line to determine if it is causing the problem If the problem is with the equipment discontinue use and contact your dealer or vendor Caution To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger UL Listed or CSA Certified Telecommunic...

Page 76: ...h 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 set to ensure that automatic calls to different numbers are spaced such that there is not less than 5 seconds between the end of one call attempt and the beginning of another 5 This equ...

Page 77: ...ess frequency bands Some areas of France have a restricted frequency band The worst case maximum authorized power indoors is 10 mW for the entire 2 4 GHz band 2400 MHz 2483 5 MHz 100 mW for frequencies between 2446 5 MHz and 2483 5 MHz Note Channels 10 through 13 inclusive operate in the band 2446 6 MHz to 2483 5 MHz There are few possibilities for outdoor use On private property or on the private...

Page 78: ... to follow the RF safety instructions on wireless option devices that are included in the user s manual of each RF option device 01 Ain Orientales 02 Aisne 03 Allier 05 Hautes Alpes 08 Ardennes 09 Ariege 11 Aude 12 Aveyron 16 Charente 24 Dordogne 25 Doubs 26 Drome 32 Gers 36 Indre 37 Indre et Loire 41 Loir et Cher 45 Loret 50 Manche 55 Meuse 58 Nievre 59 Nord 60 Oise 61 Orne 63 Puy Du Dome 64 Pyre...

Page 79: ...r harmful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems 3 High power radar is allocated as the primary user of the 5 25 to 5 35 GHz and 5 65 to 5 85 GHz bands These radar stations can cause interference with and or damage this device 4 An improper installation or unauthorized use may cause harmful interference to radio communications Also any tampering of the internal antenna will void the F...

Page 80: ...ed indoors for the frequency range of 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel mobile satellite systems High power radar is allocated as the primary user of the 5 25 to 5 35 GHz and 5 65 to 5 85 GHz bands These radar stations can cause interference with and or damage to this device The maximum allowed antenna gain for use with this device is 6dBi in order...