Acer Aspire 3005 Manuals

Table of Contents

• 3

  First Things First

  • 3

    Your Guides
  • 3

    Basic Care and Tips for Using Your Computer
    • 3

      Turning Your Computer On and Off
    • 4

      Taking Care of Your Computer
    • 4

      Taking Care of Your AC Adaptor
    • 5

      Taking Care of Your Battery Pack
    • 5

      Cleaning and Servicing
    • 6

      Table of Contents

• 9

  An Aspire Tour

  • 9

    Front View
  • 10

    Closed Front View
  • 11

    Left View
  • 11

    Right View
  • 12

    Rear View
  • 13

    Base View

• 14

  Specifications

• 17

  Indicators

  • 18

    Launch Keys

• 19

  Touchpad

  • 19

    Touchpad Basics

• 21

  Using the Keyboard

  • 21

    Lock Keys and Embedded Numeric Keypad
  • 22

    Windows Keys
  • 22

    Hot Keys
  • 24

    Special Keys
  • 25

    Ejecting the Optical (CD or DVD) Drive Tray

• 25

  Using a Computer Security Lock

• 26

  Audio

  • 26

    Adjusting the Volume

• 27

  Using the System Utilities

  • 27

    Acer Emanager
  • 28

    Acer Gridvista (Dual-Display Compatible)
  • 30

    Launch Manager

• 31

  Frequently Asked Questions

  • 33

    Recovery Cds
  • 35

    Requesting Service
    • 35

      International Travelers Warranty (ITW)
    • 35

      Before You Call

• 37

  Arcade (For Selected Models)

  • 38

    Arcade Hot Keys
  • 39

    The Arcade Remote Control (For Selected Models)31
  • 40

    Finding and Playing Content
    • 40

      Advanced Settings
  • 40

    Arcade Controls
    • 41

      Navigation Controls
    • 41

      Player Controls
  • 41

    Cinema
    • 42

      DVD Settings
  • 43

    Album
    • 44

      Slideshow Settings
  • 45

    Video
    • 45

      Playing a Video File
    • 45

      Video Authoring
  • 46

    Music
  • 46

    Burner
    • 46

      Copy - Backup Your CD/DVD Collection
    • 46

      Audio - Create Your Own Greatest Hits Cds
    • 46

      Data - Store Files Simply and Easily
    • 46

      Video - Your World in Pictures
  • 47

    TV (For Selected Models)
    • 47

      Instant Replay
    • 48

      Recorded TV
    • 48

      Scheduling Recordings
    • 48

      TV Preview
    • 48

      Using Teletext Functions
    • 49

      TV Settings

• 51

  Taking Your Notebook PC with You

  • 51

    Disconnecting From the Desktop
  • 51

    Moving Around
    • 51

      Preparing the Computer
    • 52

      What to Take to Short Meetings
    • 52

      What to Take to Long Meetings
  • 52

    Taking the Computer Home
    • 52

      Preparing the Computer
    • 53

      What to Take with You
    • 53

      Special Considerations
    • 53

      Setting Up a Home Office
  • 53

    Traveling with the Computer
    • 53

      Preparing the Computer
    • 54

      What to Take with You
    • 54

      Special Considerations
  • 54

    Traveling Internationally with the Computer
    • 54

      Preparing the Computer
    • 54

      What to Bring with You
    • 55

      Special Considerations

• 56

  Securing Your Computer

  • 56

    Using a Computer Security Lock
  • 56

    Using Passwords
    • 57

      Entering Passwords
    • 57

      Setting Passwords

• 59

  Expanding Through Options

  • 59

    Connectivity Options
    • 59

      Fax/Data Modem
    • 60

      Built-In Network Feature
    • 60

      Fast Infrared
    • 61

      Universal Serial Bus
    • 61

      IEEE 1394 Port
    • 62

      PC Card Slot
  • 63

    BIOS Utility
    • 63

      Boot Sequence
    • 64

      Enable Disk to Disk Recovery
    • 64

      Password
  • 64

    Using Software
    • 64

      Playing DVD Movies

• 65

  Power Management

• 66

  Acer Erecovery

  • 66

    Create Backup
  • 67

    Restore From Backup
  • 67

    Create Factory Default Image CD
  • 68

    Re-Install Bundled Software Without CD
  • 68

    Change Password

• 69

  Troubleshooting

  • 69

    Troubleshooting Tips
  • 69

    Error Messages

• 71

  Regulations and Safety Notices

  • 71

    Energy Star Guidelines Compliance
  • 71

    FCC Notice
  • 72

    Declaration of Conformity for Eu Countries
  • 73

    Modem Notices
    • 74

      Notice for Australia
    • 74

      Notice for New Zealand
  • 75

    Important Safety Instructions
    • 77

      Laser Compliance Statement
    • 77

      Lcd Pixel Statement
    • 78

      Macrovision Copyright Protection Notice
    • 78

      Radio Device Regulatory Notice
    • 80

      The Fcc Rf Safety Requirement
    • 82

      Declaration of Conformity
    • 83

      Declaration of Conformity for Ce Marking