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Aspire 3660 Series User's Guide.
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iii Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instruct ions marked on the product. Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
iv • This product's AC adapter is equipped with a three- wire grounded plug. The plug only fits in a grounded power outlet. Make sure the power ou tlet is properly grounded be fore inserting the AC adapter plu g. Do not insert the plug into a non-g rounded power outlet.
v Replacing the battery p ack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Repl ace the battery with the same type as that which came bundled with your product. Use of another b attery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Warning! Batteries may ex plode if not handled properly.
vi Tips and information for comfortable use Computer users may complain of eye strain and headaches after prolonged use. Users are also at risk of physical injury after long hours of working in front of a computer.
vii Eyes • Rest your eyes frequently. • Give your eyes regular breaks by looking away from the moni tor and focusing on a distant point. • Blink frequently to keep your eyes from drying out.
v iii First things first We would like to thank you for mak ing an Acer notebook yo ur choice for meeting your mobile comp uting needs. Your guides To help you use your Acer notebook, we have desig ne.
ix To turn the power off, do any of th e followin g: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Sta rt , Turn Off Computer , then click on Turn Off . • Use the power button You can also shut down the comp uter by closing the display cov er, or by pressing the sleep hotkey <Fn> + <F4> .
x Taking care of yo ur battery pack Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Turn the power off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. Keep them away from children.
Information for your safety and comfort i ii First things first iv Your guides iv Basic care and tips for using your computer iv Turning your computer on and off iv Taking care of your computer v Taki.
Acer OrbiCam 33 Launching the Acer OrbiCam 34 Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings 34 Capturing photos/videos 36 Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam 36 Enabling the Acer VisageON 37 Using the system utilit.
Preparing the computer 56 What to bring to meetings 57 Taking the computer home 57 Preparing the computer 57 What to take with you 57 Special considerations 58 Setting up a home office 58 Traveling wi.
Create factory default image CD 70 Re-install bundled so ftware without CD 70 Change password 71 Troubleshooting 72 Troubleshooting tips 72 Error messages 72 Regulations and safety notices 74 ENERGY S.
1 Empowering Technology Acer Empowering Technology Acer's innovative Empowering Technology makes it easy for yo u to access frequently used fun ctions and manage yo ur new Acer computer. It features the following handy utilities: • Acer eLock Manageme nt limits access to external storage media.
2 Empowering Technology Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you to lock your removable data, opti cal and f loppy driv es to ensure that data can't be stolen while your notebook is unattend ed.
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4 Empowering Technology Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a syste m optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer computer. I t provides an express optimization method to release unused memory and disk spac e quickly.
5 Empowering Technology Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful u tility that does away with the need for recovery disks provided by th e manufacturer. The Acer eRecovery Management utility occupies spa ce in a hidden partition on your system's hard drive.
6 Empowering Technology For more information, please refer to "Acer eReco very Manage ment" on page 68 in the AcerSystem User's Guide . Note: If your computer did n ot come with a Recov.
7 Empowering Technology Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications, change BIOS passwords or oth er Windows set tings, and to monitor the system health status. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation.
8 Empowering Technology Acer ePower Manageme nt Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To lau nch it, select Ac er ePower Managem ent from the Em powering Techn ology interface. AC mode (Adapter mode) The default setting is "Maxim um Performance.
9 Empowering Technology Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to the panel in the upper half of the wind ow.. For additional options, click "Settings" to: • Set alarms . • Re-load factory defaults.
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11 Empowering Technology Acer ePresentation Mana gement Acer ePresentation Management lets you proj ect your computer's display to an external device or projector using the hot key: Fn + F5.
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13 English Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... po ster, let us show yo u around yo ur new Acer notebook. Front view # Item Description 1 Built-in c amera 0.31 megapixel web cam era for video commun ication (for selected models).
14 English Closed front view 3 Microphone Internal microphone fo r sound recording. 4 Keyboard For entering data into yo ur comput er. 5 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointin g device which functions like a computer mo use.
15 English Left view 6 Headphones/speaker/ line-out jack with S/PDIF support Connects to audio lin e-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). 7 5-in-1 card reader (for selected models) Accepts Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) and xD-Picture Card (xD) .
16 English Right view # Icon Item Description 1 PC Card slot eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot. 2 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card. 3 Two USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB cam era). 4 Ventilation slots Enable the comp uter to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
17 English Rear view # Icon Item Description 1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. 2 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 3 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100 based network. 4 Modem (RJ-11) po rt Connects to a phone l ine.
18 English Base view # Item Description 1 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 2 Cooling fan He lps keep the computer cool. Note : Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fa n. 3 Memory compartment Houses th e com puter's main memory.
19 English Specifications Operating system • Genuine Wi ndows ® XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2) • Genuine Wi ndows ® XP Professional (Service Pack 2) Platform • Intel ® Core ™ Duo processor 1.66/1.83/2/2.16 GHz, 2 MB L2 cache, 667 MHz FSB • Intel ® Celeron ® M p rocessor 410/420/430 (1 MB L2 cache, 1.
20 English Storage subsystem • 40/60/80/100/120 GB ATA/100 hard disk d rive • Optical drive options: • 8X DVD-Super Multi dou ble-layer • DVD/CD-RW combo • 5-in-1 card reader (for selected m.
21 English Note: The specifications listed above are for reference on ly. The exact config uration of your PC depe nds on the model purchased. I/O interface • PC Card slot (one Type I I) • Three USB 2.
22 English Indicators The computer has seven easy-to-read statu s indicators, in cluding four on the front panel. The power, battery and wireless communi cation status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is closed. Icon Function Description Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.
23 English 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light sho ws green when in AC mode. Easy-launch buttons Located above the keyboard are four button s. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: mail, Web browser, Emp owering Key < > and one user-programmable button.
24 English Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a pointing device that sen ses movement on its surface. This means the cursor respon ds as you move your finger across the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfo rt and support.
25 English • Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor. • Press the left (1) and right (4) bu ttons located beneath the to uchpad to perform selection and execution functi ons. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mo use.
26 English Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and a n embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, functi on and special keys. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
27 English Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access m ost of the computer's controls like screen b rightness, volume output an d the BIOS utility.
28 English Hotkey Icon Function Description <Fn> + <F1> Hotkey help Displays help on hotkeys. <Fn> + <F2> Acer eSettings Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology. See " Acer Empowering Tech nology" on page 1.
29 English Special keys You can locate the Euro symbol and th e US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of yo ur keyboard. The Euro symbol 1 Open a text editor or word processor.
30 English Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) disk Press the drive eject button to eject the optical disk when the com puter is on. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Ke nsington -com patible security slot for a security lock.
31 English Audio The computer comes with 32-bi t Intel High-Definition audio, an d built-in stereo speakers. Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the computer is as easy as pressing some buttons. See "Hotkeys" on page 27 for more information on adjusting the speaker volume.
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33 English Acer OrbiCam (for selected models) The Acer OrbiCam is a 0.31 megapixel CMOS camera appropriately mounted on top of the LCD panel. The camera's 225-degr ee ergonomic rotation allows you to capture hig h-resolution ph otos or vide os up front or at the back of the LC D panel.
34 English Launching the Acer OrbiCam To launch the Acer OrbiCam, do uble-click on the Acer OrbiCam lo go in the desktop. OR Click Start > All Programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam.
35 English Options Click Optio ns to display the Window, Preview , and Folder tabs. Use the options to change the capture window size, preview settings, an d the folder for captured photos or video s.
36 English Capture settings From the Camera Settings window, click the Driver Settings button. The Properties window appears. Device Settings allows you to change the camera brigh tness, contrast, hue, saturation, sharpness, etc.
37 English Enabling the Acer VisageON (for selected models) The Acer Visag eON technology comes with two features: Face tracking and Video effects (selected models only). The face tracking feature tracks your head movement and automa tically centers your face in the capture win dow.
38 English Using the face tracking feature To use the face tracking feature: 1 Click the left icon down arrow button, then select Single User or Multiple Users from the pop-up menu.
39 English Using video effects The Video Settings section allows you to select an avatar or accessory video effect from the list. To select an effect: 1 Click the encircled icon to display th e available video effects. The Vide o Effect Selection window appears.
40 English Using the system utilities Note: The system utilities work under Microsoft Win dows XP only. Acer GridVista (dual- display compatible) Note: This feature is only available on certain models.
41 English 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 win dow into the approp riate grid. 3 Enjoy the c onvenience of a well-o rganized de sktop.
42 English You can acces s the Launch Ma nager by clic king on Start , All Programs , and then Launch Man ager to start the application. Norton AntiVirus Norton AntiVirus is an anti-v irus software that finds and repairs infected files, and protects against viruses to keep your computer d ata safe and secure.
43 English Frequently asked questions The following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use o f your computer. Easy solutions are provided for each o ne. I turned on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. Look at the power indicator: • If it is not lit, no power is being supplied to the co mputer.
44 English No audio is heard from the computer. Check the following: • The volume may be muted. In Windo ws, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the taskbar. If it is crossed-out, click on the ic on and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be too low.
45 English • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power ou tlet and that it is turned on. • Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to the computer's parallel port or a USB port a nd the corresponding port on the printer.
46 English To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is sho wing, press <Alt> + <F10> at the same time to enter the recovery process. 3 Refer to the onscreen instruct ions to perform system recovery. Important! This feature o ccupies 4 to 5 GB in a hidden partition on your hard disk.
47 English Acer Arcade Acer Arcade is an integrated player fo r music, photos, DVD m ovies and videos. It can be operated using your po inting device or remote con trol. To watch or listen, click or select a content b utton (e.g., Music, Video, etc.) on the Arcade home page.
48 English Finding and playing content Clicking a button o n the Arcade home page op ens the corresponding feature's home page. The conten t pages have buttons on the left and a content bro wsing area on the right.
49 English In Audio Settings : Use "Speaker Environment" to choose be tween "H eadphones," "SPDIF," "2" or more speakers depending on yo ur audio equipment.
50 English Note : When playing D VDs, there are additional controls added to the right of the volume controls . These are discussed in more detail in the Cinema section of this guide. Virtual keyboard Whenever you are required to enter search information, or name a file, DVD or folder, you can use the onsc reen virtual keyboard.
51 English Cinema If your computer came with a DVD driv e, you can play mov ies from DVDs and video CDs ( VCDs) with the Cinema func tion of Acer Arcade. Th is player has the features and controls of a typical DVD player. When you insert a disk into the DV D drive, the movie begins playing automatically.
52 English Album Acer Arcade lets you view digital photos individually or as a slid e show, from any available drive on your computer. Click the Album button on the Arcade Home page to show the Albu m main page. The content area on the right shows both indi vidual pictures and folders.
53 English To add background music to a slide sho w, click on the "Slide Show Music" option. The Slide Sho w Music page will ask you to choose music from your personal music library. Click Load Default Settings to return your settings to their default values.
54 English Note: For more details on editing vid eo and all the associated features, please refer to the Acer Arcade help m enu. Music For convenient access to your music collection, clic k Music on the Arcade homepage to open the Mu sic homepage. Select the folder, CD or category that con tains the music you want to listen to.
55 English It is also possible to burn combo CD/DVDs with m usic, photos, and film all in one. The possibilities are endless! For specific details about each of these options, clic k the Help button to open the Arcade help menu.
56 English Taking your notebook PC with you This section gives you tips and hin ts to consider when moving around or traveling with your comp uter. Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories : 1 Save any open files.
57 English Note: If the Sleep indicator is of f, the computer has entered Hibernation mode and is turned o f f. If the power indicator is off but the Sleep indicator is on, the compu ter has entered Sleep mode. In both cases, press and release the power button to turn the computer back on.
58 English Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect yo ur computer while traveling to and from work: • Minimize the effects of temperature changes by keeping th e computer with you.
59 English Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for taking the co mputer home, follow these guidelines to protect your co mputer while traveling: • Always take the computer as carry-on luggage. • If possible, have the computer inspected by hand.
60 English Securing your computer Your computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of. Learn how to protect and take care of your comput er.
61 English Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the ce nter of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when yo u press < F2 > to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up. • Type the Supervisor Password an d press < Enter > to access the BIOS utility.
62 English Expanding through options Your notebo ok PC offers yo u a complete mobile comp uting experie nce. Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral de vices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC. For instru ctions on how to connect different external devices to the computer, read the following section.
63 English Built-in network feature The built-in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernet-based network. To use the network feature, connect an Ethernet cab le from the Ethernet (RJ-45) port on the chassis of the comp uter to a network jack or hub o n your network.
64 English PC Card slot The Type II PC Card slot of the computer accep ts PC Cards that enhance the usability and expandability of the com puter. These cards should have a PC Ca rd logo on the m. PC Cards (formerly PCMCIA) are add-on c ards for portable computers, giving you expansion possibilities long afford ed by desktop PCs.
65 English Installing memory Follow these steps to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplu g 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 co ver; then lift up and remove the memory cover.
66 English Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the B IOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Find D2D Recovery at the bottom of th e screen and use the <F5> and <F6> keys to set this value to Enabled .
67 English Note: To change the region code, in sert a DVD movie of a different region into the DVD drive. Please refer to the online help for more information.
68 English Power management This computer has a built- in power management unit that monitors system activity. System activity refers to any ac tivity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, h ard disk, peripherals connected to the computer , and video memory.
69 English Create backup You can create and save b ackup images to hard disk, CD or DVD. 1 Boot to Windows XP 2 Press <Alt> + <F10> to open the Acer eRecovery Managem ent utility. 3 Enter the password to proceed. Th e default password is six zeros.
70 English Create factory default image CD When the System CD and R ecovery CD are not available, you can create them by using this feature. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press <Alt> + <F10> to open the Acer eRecovery Managem ent utility. 3 Enter the password to proceed.
71 English Change password Acer eRecovery Managemen t and Acer disk-to-disk recovery a re protected by a password that can be changed by th e user. Follow the steps below to change the password in Acer eRecovery Managem ent. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press <Alt> + <F10> to open the Acer eRecovery Managem ent utility.
72 English Troubleshooting This chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a pro blem occurs. Solutions to more serious problems require openin g up the computer. Do not atte mpt to open the computer yourself; co ntact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance.
73 English English If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service c enter for assistance.
74 English Regulations and safety notices ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance As an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. has de termined that this product mee ts the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. FCC notice This device has been tested and fo und to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
75 English English Operation conditions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this d evice may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, inclu ding interference that may cause undesired ope ration.
76 English Your telephone company may make chang es in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could a ffect the proper fu nctioning of your equipment. If they do, you will be notified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain unin terru pted te lephone se rvice.
77 English English Notice for New Zealand For modem with approval numb er PTC 211/03/008 1 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equ ipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network.
78 English 3 This device is equipped with pulse d ialing while the Telecom standard is DTMF tone dialing. There is no guarantee that Telecom lines will always continue to su pport puls e dialing.
79 English English 8 If an extension cord is used with this product, m ake sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugge d into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that th e total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does no t exceed the fuse rating.
80 English Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser p roduct. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown b elow) is located on the drive. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WH EN OPEN.
81 English English Radio device regulatory notice Note : Below regulatory information is for mo dels with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth o nly. General This product complies with the radio fre quency and safety standards of any country or region in which it h as been approved for wireless use.
82 English List of applicable countries EU member states as of May 2004 are: Belgium, Denmark, Germ any, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxemb ourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finland, Sweden, United Kingdom Eston ia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovak Repub lic, Slovenia, Cyprus and Malta.
83 English English 2 This device is restricted to indoor us e due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC requires this prod uct to be used indoors for the frequency range 5.15 to 5.25 GHz to reduc e the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems.
84 English Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC R ules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may n ot cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must ac cept any interference received, includin g interference that may cause undesired operation.
85 English English Declaration of Conf ormity for CE Marking Is in compliance with the essential requiremen ts and other relevant provisions of the following EC directives.
86 English Index A AC adapter caring for v audio 31 adjusting the volume 31 troublesh ooting 44 B battery pack caring for vi BIOS utility 36, 65 brightness hotkeys 28 C caps lock 26 on indicator 22 ca.
87 English P password 60 types 60 PC Card 64 ejecting 64 inserting 64 ports 62 printer troublesh ooting 44 problems 43 CD-ROM 44 display 43 keyboard 44 printer 44 startup 43 troublesh ooting 72 Q ques.
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