Acer Aspire 3000 Series User Manual
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- Page 1 Aspire 3000/5000 Series User's Guide...
- Page 2 Serial Number: ___________________________________ Purchase Date: ___________________________________ Place of Purchase: ________________________________ Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. Other companies' product names or trademarks are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to their respective companies.
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Page 3: First Things First
First things first We would like to thank you for making the Aspire series of notebook computers your choice for your mobile computing needs. Your guides To help you use your Aspire, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the Just for starters... poster helps you get started with setting up your computer. -
Page 4: Taking Care Of Your Computer
Note: You can also use the power button to perform power management functions. See "Moving around" on page 43 of the AcerSystem User's Guide. Use the customized functions for power management • You can also shut down the computer by closing the display cover, or by pressing the sleep hot key <Fn>... -
Page 5: Taking Care Of Your Battery Pack
FCC certification and your warranty. To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and installation outdoors is subject to licensing. For more information about our products, services, and support information, please visit our website: http://global.acer.com. -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray Using a computer security lock Audio Adjusting the volume Using the system utilities Acer eManager Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Launch Manager Frequently asked questions Requesting service International Travelers Warranty (ITW) Before you call... -
Page 7: An Aspire Tour
An Aspire tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us show you around your new Aspire computer. Front view Item Description Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. -
Page 8: Closed Front View
Item Description Click buttons The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse (Left, center and buttons; the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button. right) Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that turn on and off to show the status of the computer’s functions and components. -
Page 9: Left View
Item Description Speaker/Line-Out/ Connects to audio line-out devices Headphone jack (e.g., speakers, headphones). USB 2.0 port Connects to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Left view Item Description Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs depending on the optical drive type. -
Page 10: Rear View
Item Description Two USB 2.0 Connect to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices ports (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10/100 based network. Modem jack Connects to a phone line. Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. -
Page 11: Base View
Base view Item Description Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by a screw). Battery release Releases the battery for removal. latch Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. Battery lock Locks the battery in place. Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. -
Page 12: Specifications
15" XGA color TFT LCD with 1024 x 768 pixel resolution graphics 15.4" WXGA color TFT LCD with 1280 x 800 pixel resolution 15.4" WXGA Acer CrystalBrite color TFT LCD with 1280 x 800 pixel resolution 16.7 million colors SiS M760GX integrated 3D graphics, with up to 128 MB of video memory ®... - Page 13 DC-in jack for AC adaptor Security Kensington lock slot BIOS user and supervisor passwords Software Acer Launch Manager Acer eManager (eSetting/ePresentation/eRecovery) Acer Arcade Acer GridVista (for selected model only) Acer System Recovery CD ™ Norton AntiVirus ® ® Adobe Reader ™...
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Page 15: Indicators
Indicators The computer has three easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on the front panel. The power, battery, and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is closed. Icon Function Description Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. -
Page 16: Launch Keys
," and one user-programmable button. Press " " to run the Acer eManager. Please see "Acer eManager" on page 19. The mail and Web buttons are pre-set to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set the Web browser, mail and programmable keys, run the Acer Launch Manager. -
Page 17: Touchpad
Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finger across the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest 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. - Page 18 Right Center Function Left button (1) Main touchpad (2) button (3) button (4) Execute Quickly click Tap twice (at the same twice. speed as double-clicking a mouse button). Select Click once. Tap once. Drag Click and hold, Tap twice (at the same then use speed as double-clicking finger on the...
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Page 19: Using The Keyboard
Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. Lock key Description Caps Lock... -
Page 20: Windows Keys
To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys. Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off Number keys on Type numbers in a normal embedded keypad manner. Cursor-control keys on Hold <Shift> while using Hold <Fn>... - Page 21 Function Description <Fn> + Hot key help Displays help on hot keys. <F1> <Fn> + Acer eSetting Launches Acer eSetting in Acer eManager. See <F2> "Acer eManager" on page 19. <Fn> + Acer Power Launches Power Management options. <F3> Management <Fn>...
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Page 22: Special Keys
Hot key Icon Function Description <Fn> + Brightness Decreases the screen brightness. < ←> down Special keys You can locate the Euro symbol at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. To type: The Euro symbol Open a text editor or word processor. Either directly press the <Euro>... -
Page 23: Ejecting The Optical (Cd Or Dvd) Drive Tray
Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray To eject the optical drive tray when the computer is turned on, press the drive eject button. When the power is off, you can eject the drive tray by using the emergency eject hole. -
Page 24: Audio
Audio The computer comes with 16-bit high-fidelity AC'97 stereo audio, and dual stereo speakers. Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the computer is as easy as pressing some buttons. See "Hot keys" on page 14 for more information on adjusting the speaker volume. -
Page 25: Using The System Utilities
Using the system utilities Acer eManager The innovative Acer eManager software is designed for easy access to frequently used functions. Press " ," to launch the Acer eManager user interface, featuring three main settings: Acer eSettings, Acer ePresentation and Acer eRecovery . -
Page 26: Acer Gridvista (Dual-Display Compatible)
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 display settings indicated below:... - Page 27 Enjoy the convenience of a well-organized desktop. Note: Please ensure the resolution setting of your second monitor is set to the manufacturer's recommended value.
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Page 28: Launch Manager
Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the four launch keys located above the keyboard. "Launch keys" on page 10 for the location of the launch keys. You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to start the application. -
Page 29: Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions The following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer. Easy answers and solutions are provided for each one. I pressed the power button and opened the display, but the computer does not start or boot-up. - Page 30 No audio is heard from the computer. Check the following: The volume may be muted. In Windows, look at the volume control • (speaker) icon on the taskbar. If it is crossed-out, click on the icon and deselect the Mute option. The volume level may be too low.
- Page 31 Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is enabled or not. Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is Enabled. Exit the BIOS setup utility and save changes. The system will reboot.
- Page 32 While the Acer logo is showing, press <Alt> + <F10> at the same time to enter the recovery process. Refer to the on-screen instructions to perform system recovery. Important: This feature occupies 2 to 3 GB in a hidden partition on...
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Page 33: Requesting Service
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.