Acer Aspire 3510 Manuel d'utilisateur

Aspire 3510 SeriesUser's Guide

1EnglishAn Aspire tourAfter setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us show you around your new Aspire compute

2EnglishClosed front view6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse.7 Status indicatorsLight-Emitting Diodes (LE

3EnglishLeft viewNote: The positions of the AcerMedia indicator, eject button and emergency eject hole may differ depending on the optical drive modul

4EnglishRight view# Icon Item Description1 IEEE 1394 portConnects to IEEE 1394 devices.2 PC Card slot eject buttonEjects the PC Card from the slot.3 P

5EnglishRear viewBase view# Icon Item Description1 Power jack Connects to an AC adaptor.2 External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., ex

6EnglishSpecificationsMicroprocessor• Intel® Celeron® M Processor at 1.3 ~ 1.5 GHz or higherMemory• 256/512 MB of DDR2 SDRAM standard, upgradeable to

7English• Separate audio ports for headphone-out, line-in and microphone-in devicesKeyboard and pointing device• 88/89-key Windows keyboard• Ergonomic

8EnglishSystem• Microsoft® Windows® XP Home/Pro/MCE (MCE for selected models)• ACPI 1.0b support• DMI 2.0-compliant• Wi-Fi®-compliantPower• 8-cell (65

9EnglishIndicatorsThe computer has four easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on the front panel.The power, b

Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes. Such cha

10English1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode.Launch keysLocated a

11EnglishTouchpadThe built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finge

12EnglishNote: Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad. Also keep the touchpad dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger move

13EnglishUsing the keyboardThe keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and 12 function keys.Lock k

14EnglishWindows keysThe keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.HotkeysThe computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to acce

15Englishhotkey Icon Function Description<Fn> + <F1> hotkey help Displays help on hotkeys.<Fn> + <F2> Acer eSettingsLaunches A

16EnglishSpecial keysYou can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. To type:The Euro

17EnglishEjecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive trayTo eject the optical drive tray when the computer is turned on, press the drive eject button.When

18EnglishAudioThe computer comes with 16-bit high-fidelity AC'97 stereo audio, and dual stereo speakers.Adjusting the volumeAdjusting the volume

19EnglishUsing the system utilitiesAcer eManagerThe innovative Acer eManager software is designed for easy access to frequently used functions. Press

iiiFirst things firstWe would like to thank you for making the Aspire series of notebook computers your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs

20EnglishAcer GridVista (dual-display compatible)Note: This feature is only available on certain models.To enable the dual monitor feature of your not

21English3 Enjoy the convenience of a well-organized desktop.Note: Please ensure the resolution setting of your second monitor is set to the manufactu

22EnglishFrequently asked questionsThe following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer. Easy solutions are p

23EnglishNo audio is heard from the computer.Check the following:• The volume may be muted. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on t

24English• Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to the computer's parallel port or a USB port and the corresponding port on the

25English1 Restart the system.2 While the Acer logo is showing, press <Alt> + <F10> at the same time to enter the recovery process.3 Refer

26EnglishYou are required to provide the following information:Name: _____________________________________________Address: ___________________________

27EnglishAcer Arcade (for selected models)Acer Arcade is an integrated player for music, photos, DVD movies and videos. To watch or listen, click a co

28EnglishArcade hotkeysWhen running in the Windows environment, the key combinations listed below are available to control and fine-tune the features

29EnglishFinding and playing contentClicking a button on the Arcade home page opens the corresponding feature's home page. The content pages have

iv• Use the power buttonNote: You can also use the power button to perform power management functions. See "Moving around" on page 39 of the

30EnglishNavigation controlsTo return to the Arcade home page, click the Home button in the upper left corner of the window. To go up one folder level

31EnglishDVD settingsThere are two types of DVD settings: "Video" and "Language." Click the appropriate button to open its setting

32EnglishAlbumAcer Arcade lets you view digital photos individually or as a slideshow, from any available drive on your computer. Click the Album butt

33EnglishTo view a slideshow, open the folder containing the pictures you wish to view, then click Play slideshow. The slideshow is played full-screen

34EnglishVideo authoringClick the Video Authoring button to open the PowerProducer program, which allows you to finalize your digital video production

35EnglishBurnerNTI CD/DVD-Maker simplifies today's digital lifestyle by providing an easy and complete solution for recording data, audio, photos

36EnglishThe Recorded TV option allows you to view files that you have recorded from the TV. See Recorded TV.The Schedule option lets you set TV recor

37EnglishScheduling recordingsTo set a TV recording schedule, click Schedule, then New schedule. In the page that opens, select the Channel you want t

38EnglishThe recording quality option allows you to set the quality of video recorded from the TV. Selecting a higher quality results in a larger reco

39EnglishTaking your notebook PC with youThis section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving around or traveling with your computer.Disconne

v• The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension cord. Also, the

40EnglishNote: If the Sleep indicator is off, the computer has entered Hibernation mode and is turned off. If the power indicator is off but the Sleep

41EnglishWhat to take with youUnless you have some items at home, take the following items with you:• AC adaptor and power cord• The printed User&apos

42EnglishWhat to take with youTake the following items with you:• AC adaptor• Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s)• Additional printer driver files if

43EnglishSpecial considerationsFollow the same special considerations as when traveling with the computer. In addition, these tips are useful when tra

44English• Password on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use. Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot-up and

45EnglishExpanding through optionsYour notebook PC offers you a complete mobile computing experience.Connectivity optionsPorts allow you to connect pe

46EnglishBuilt-in network featureThe built-in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernet-based network.To use the network feat

47EnglishUniversal 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

48EnglishPC Card slotThe Type II PC Card slot of the computer accepts PC Cards that enhance the usability and expandability of the computer. These car

49EnglishInstalling memoryFollow these steps to install memory:1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adaptor (if connected) and remove the battery pa

First things first iiiYour guides iiiBasic care and tips for using your computer iiiTurning your computer on and off iiiTaking care of your computer i

50EnglishEnable disk-to-disk recoveryTo enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the catego

51EnglishNote: 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 inform

52EnglishAcer eRecoveryAcer eRecovery is a tool to quickly backup and restore the system. You can create and save a backup of the current system confi

53EnglishRestore from backupYou can restore backups previously created (as stated in the Create backup section) from hard drive, CD, or DVD.1 Boot to

54English6 Select the desired driver/application and follow the instructions on screen to re-install.At first launch, Acer eRecovery prepares all the

55EnglishEnglishTroubleshooting This chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occur

56EnglishIf you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for a

57EnglishEnglishRegulations and safety noticesENERGY STAR guidelines complianceAs an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. has determined that this product m

58EnglishOperation conditionsThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device

59EnglishEnglishModem noticesNotice for USAThis equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. Located on the modem is a label that contains, among

Acer Arcade (for selected models) 27Arcade hotkeys 28Finding and playing content 29Settings 29Arcade controls 29Navigation controls 30Player controls

60EnglishList of applicable countriesEU member states as of May 2004 are: Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg

61EnglishEnglish4 Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom's Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment (PC) associated w

62EnglishImportant safety instructionsRead these instructions carefully. Save them for future reference.1 Follow all warnings and instructions marked

63EnglishEnglishf If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.12 The notebook PC series uses lithium batte

64EnglishLCD pixel statementThe LCD unit is produced with high-precision manufacturing techniques. Nevertheless, some pixels may occasionally misfire

65EnglishEnglishEuropean Union (EU)This device complies with the essential requirements of the European Council Directives listed below:73/23/EEC Low

66EnglishThe FCC RF safety requirementThe radiated output power of the wireless LAN Mini PCI Card and Bluetooth card is far below the FCC radio freque

67EnglishEnglish4 An improper installation or unauthorized use may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Also any tampering of the inter

68EnglishFederal Communications ComissionDeclaration of ConformityThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the foll

69EnglishEnglishDeclaration of Conformity for CE MarkingIs in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the followin

Preparing the computer 41What to take with you 42Special considerations 42Traveling internationally with the computer42Preparing the computer 42What t

70EnglishIndexAAC adaptercaring for ivaudio 18adjusting the volume 18troubleshooting 23Bbattery packcaring for vBIOS utility 49brigh

71EnglishNnetwork 46Notebook Managerhotkey 15num lock 13on indicator 9numeric keypadembedded 13Ppassword 43types 43PC Card 48e

FCC notice 57Modem notices 59Important safety instructions 62