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Aspire 5580/5570/3680/5570Z Series User's Guide - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 2
Rights Reserved. Aspire 5580/5570/3680/5570Z Series User's Guide Original Issue: 11/2006 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 3
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 . CAUTION for Listening To protect your hearing, follow these instructions. • Increase the volume gradually until you can hear clearly - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 4
of internal components and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the power strip's input rating. • 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 outlet is properly grounded before inserting the AC adapter - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 5
by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Replace the battery with the - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 6
use and/or before servicing. • To avoid the wireless or radio transmitting devices when using your laptop under the following conditions. These devices may include, but are not limited to: wireless lan (WLAN), Bluetooth that the above separation distance instructions are followed until the - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 7
off your device before boarding an aircraft. The use of wireless teledevices in an aircraft may be wireless telephone network, and may be illegal. Potentially explosive environments Switch off your device when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 8
dial out through your mobile phone or other telephone call system. Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. visit http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 9
Wake the computer from Sleep mode by pushing power button. • More power management settings can be done through Acer ePower Management. Tips and information for comfortable use Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after prolonged use. Users are also at risk of physical injury after - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 10
• take short rests to relax your neck and shoulders • avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders • install the external display, keyboard and by: • placing your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light by using drapes, shades or - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 11
. Warning! We do not recommend using the computer on a couch or bed. If this is unavoidable, work for only short periods, take breaks regularly, and do some stretching exercises. Note: For more information, please refer to "Regulations and safety notices" on page 90 in the AcerSystem User's Guide. - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 12
refer to the AcerSystem User's 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 - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 13
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 to any other device. • Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it. Carefully route the - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 14
them away from children. • Dispose 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 - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 15
xii Your guides xii Basic care and tips for using your computer xii Turning your computer on and off xii Taking care of your computer xiii Taking care of your AC adapter xiii Taking care of your battery pack xiv Cleaning and servicing xiv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 16
security lock 35 Audio 36 Adjusting the volume 36 Using Acer Bluetooth® VoIP Phone 37 Getting to know your VoIP phone 37 Package contents 37 Layout 37 LED indicators 38 Charging the phone 38 Connecting the phone to your notebook 39 Using the phone 41 Using the system utilities - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 17
keyboard 59 guide 65 Find program 65 TV settings 65 Using TeleText functions 66 Make DVDs 67 Authoring CD/DVDs 67 Acer Acer Arcade Deluxe 71 VideoMagician 71 TV Joy (selected models only) 71 SportsCap (selected models only) 71 DV Wizard 72 DVDivine 72 Taking your notebook - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 18
What to take with you memory 82 BIOS utility 83 Boot sequence 83 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 84 Password 84 Using software 85 Playing DVD movies 85 Acer eRecovery Management 86 Create backup 86 Burn backup disc 87 Restore and recovery 87 87 Troubleshooting 88 Troubleshooting - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 19
European Union (EU) The FCC RF safety requirement Canada - Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking LCD panel ergonomic specifications Index 95 95 95 96 96 96 98 99 100 101 102 - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 20
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models) hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings. • Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) protects data with - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 22
wireless networks in a variety of locations. To access this utility, select "Acer eNet Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar or run the program from the Acer while offering you the option to manually adjust the settings to match your needs. Acer eNet Management can save network settings - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 23
3 DNS settings, wireless AP details, etc.), as well as default printer settings. Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information. Empowering Technology - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 24
a straightforward user interface for configuring your power management options. To access this utility, select "Acer ePower Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar, run the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu, or right-click the Windows power icon in - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 25
to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you wish to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to the panel in the upper half of the window. Click the sleep and hibernate modes. to - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 26
display setting. Note: If the restored resolution is not correct after disconnecting a projector, or you need to use an external resolution that is not supported by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your display settings using Display Properties or the utility provided by the graphics vendor. - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 27
by unauthorized persons. It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you for a supervisor - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 28
, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives, and any other removable storage drive devices. • Floppy Drive Devices - 3.5-inch floppy drives only. To use Acer eLock Management, the Empowering Technology password must be set first. Once set, you - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 29
Empowering Technology 9 - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 30
image to optical disc, and restore from previously created backups or reinstall applications and drivers. By default, user-created backups are stored to the D:\ drive. Acer eRecovery Management provides you with: • Password protection (Empowering Technology password) • Full and incremental backups - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 31
Empowering Technology 11 For more information, please refer to "Acer eRecovery Management" on page 86 in the AcerSystem User's Guide. Note: If your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Management's "System backup to optical disc" feature to burn a backup - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 32
12 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications, set BIOS passwords and modify boot options. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation. • Prints and saves hardware specifications. • Lets - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 33
orientation and synchronization status. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on or off, and a shortcut to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. To launch Windows Mobility Center: • Use - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 34
you around your new Acer notebook. Front view # Item Description 1 Built-in camera 1.3 megapixel/310,000 pixel web camera for video communication. (for selected models) 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 35
Description 5 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 6 Palmrest Comfortable support area for power status. 3 Battery indicator Indicates the computer's batttery status. 4 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 5 Bluetooth Enable/disables the Bluetooth - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 36
). Left view # Icon Item Description 1 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., external (VGA) port monitor, LCD projector). 2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 3 S-video/TV-out Connects to a television or display device (NTSC/PAL - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 37
depends on model). Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off (location depends on model). Connects to a phone line. Connects to an AC adapter. - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 38
English # Icon Item 1 Kensington lock slot 2 USB 2.0 ports 3 Battery 4 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Description Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Powers the computer. Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 39
the computer's main memory. 2 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 3 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 4 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 6 Hard - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 40
FSB) (for Aspire 5570) • Mobile Intel® 945GM/PM Express chipset • Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) or Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945BG network connection (dual-mode 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology • Intel - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 41
(GMA) 950, up to 224 MB of shared system memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0, dual independent display (for Aspire 3680) • Dual independent displays supported (for selected models) • 16.7 million colors • Simultaneous LCD and CRT display, with LCD panel refresh rate at 70 Hz • Up to 2048 - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 42
and Hibernation power-saving modes • 44 .4W 4000 mAh (6-cell) Li-ion battery pack • Acer QuicCharge™ technology: (for selected models) • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge system-off • 2.5-hour charge-in-use • 90 W AC adapter (for selected models) • 65 W AC adapter • 88-/89-key keyboard - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 43
™ wireless technology (for Aspire 3680/5570Z) WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) Acer Video Conference featuring Voice and Video over Internet Protocol (VVoIP) support via Acer OrbiCam and optional Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone Acer Orbicam 1.3 megapixel/310,000 pixel CMOS camera (LCD panel - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 44
above is for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. • Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone • 9-cell Li-ion battery pack • 6-cell Li-ion 2nd battery pack • 90 W AC adapter (for selected models) • 512 MB, 1 or 2 GB DDR2 533/667 MHz soDIMM modules • External USB floppy - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 45
English 25 System compliance Warranty • ACPI 3.0 • DMI 2.0 • Mobile PC 2002 • Wi-Fi® One-year International Travelers Warranty (ITW) Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. Warning! For safety reasons, do - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 46
Num Lock is activated. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Power Indicates the computer's power status. Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 47
when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Easy-launch buttons There are several conveniently located easy-launch buttons. They are: mail, Web browser, Empowering Key < > and one user-programmable button. Press < > to run the Acer Empowering Technology - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 48
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. • Press the - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 49
English 29 a page. This button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. Function Left button (1) Right button (4) Main touchpad (2) Center button (3) Execute Quickly click twice. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 50
has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 51
Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to a network domain) < > + : Minimizes all windows < > + : - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 52
and the BIOS utility. Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. Puts the computer in Sleep mode. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the display screen backlight off to save power - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 53
33 English Hotkey Icon + + + Function Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Volume up Description Turns the internal touchpad on and off. Turns the speakers on and off. Increases the sound volume. + Volume down Decreases the sound volume. + + - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 54
Open a text editor or word processor. 2 Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/typography/faq/faq12.htm for - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 55
a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for a security lock. Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 56
English 36 Audio The computer comes with 32-bit Intel High-Definition audio, and built-in stereo speakers. Adjusting the volume Use hotkeys to easily adjust the volume on your computer. See "Hotkeys" on page 32 for more information on adjusting the speaker volume. - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 57
VoIP phone package: 1. Acer Bluetooth VoIP phone 2. Quick guide Contact your retailer immediately if any of the items is damaged or missing. Layout 1 PC Card (PCMCIA) interface connector 2 Speaker 3 Power button 4 Bluetooth connection/pairing indicator 5 Charge/Power indicator 6 Microphone 7 Flip - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 58
phone is completely pushed on the slot. Note: The notebook detects the device and displays a New Device Wizard window. Click No, not this time, then close the window. 4. The power/charge indicator lights up during charge and turns off when the battery is full. Eject the phone from the PC Card slot - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 59
and charge/power LEDs flash alternately. 3. Right-click the Acer VCM icon on the taskbar, then select Bluetooth Headset Connection Center... from the pop-up menu. If you have not paired any Bluetooth headset devices with the notebook previously, Acer VCM automatically scans all Bluetooth headset - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 60
English 40 Note: Click Rescan if the Acer Bluetooth VoIP Phone does not appear on the list. After pairing, Acer VCM automatically connects the phone to the notebook each time you turn the phone on. There is no need to connect the phone again. - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 61
Internet call from your Instant Messaging service (i.e. MSN® Messenger, Skype), press the Bluetooth connection/pairing button . The incoming call linked to the notebook. Every time you turn the phone on, Acer VCM automatically links it to the notebook. When linked, the Bluetooth connection/pairing - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 62
notebook, first ensure that a second display is connected, then, open the Display Settings properties box using the Control Panel or by right-clicking the Windows OK to complete the process. Acer GridVista offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen. - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 63
43 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate Manager allows you to set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. "Easy-launch buttons" on page 27 for the location of the - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 64
secure. How do I check for viruses? 1 Double-click the Norton Internet Security icon on the Windows desktop. 2 Select Tasks & Scans. 3 Select Run Scan to scan your system. 4 When the scan is complete, review the results of the scan. Note: For optimal security, run a Full System Scan when scanning - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 65
battery, it may be low and unable to power the computer. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the power fill the computer display. Right-click on your Windows desktop and select Properties to bring up the " - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 66
your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose. The infrared port does not work. Check the following: • Make sure that the infrared ports of the two devices are facing each other (+/- 15 degrees) a maximum of 1 meter apart. • Make sure there is a clear - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 67
up your location. Refer to the Windows manual. Note: Please note, on first booting your notebook, that you can skip the Internet Connection this option. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make sure - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 68
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 your problems efficiently. If there are error messages or beeps reported by - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 69
AC adapter. Your computer supports charge-in-use, enabling you to recharge the battery while you continue to operate the computer. However, recharging with the computer turned off results in a significantly faster charge time. The battery will come in handy when you travel or during a power failure - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 70
it will reach the end of its effective life. A standard computer battery has a life span of about 300 charges. Installing and removing the battery pack Important! Before removing the battery from the unit, connect the AC adapter if you want to continue using your computer. Otherwise, turn off the - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 71
pack: 1 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery. 2 Pull the battery from the battery bay. Charging the battery To charge the battery, first make sure that it is correctly installed in the battery bay. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and connect to a mains power outlet. You can - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 72
-low warning When using battery power pay attention to the Windows power meter. Warning: Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible after the battery-low warning appears. Data will be lost if the battery to become fully depleted and the computer shuts down. When the battery-low warning appears, the - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 73
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Arcade (for selected models) Acer Arcade is an integrated player for music, photos, TV, DVD movies and videos. It can be operated using photos stored on your hard disk or removable media Note: While watching videos, DVDs or slide shows, your screensaver and power-saving features are unavailable. - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 75
buttons have different functions depending on the current mode. See below for details. Button functions may change depending on your power option settings. To access Arcade in Windows mode, push the Arcade button to start Arcade. Push it again at any time to return to the main menu. Pushing the - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 76
1 Live TV Launch Live TV mode 2 Power Turn off; sleep (depending on mode) stereo, etc.) 11 Full Screen Toggle between full screen and window view 12 Back Back to previous page 13 Navigation/ OK buttons TV-in and AV-in 20 Arcade Launch/quit Acer Arcade; return to Arcade main page 21 Angle - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 77
Arcade, please refer to the Arcade Help menu. This can be accessed from the Arcade home page by selecting Help . Settings There are settings in Acer Arcade that allow you to fine-tune its performance to suit your machine and your personal preferences. To access Settings, click on this icon located - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 78
change your original startup settings. Click About Acer Arcade to open a page with version and copyright information. Click Restore the Arcade home page, click the Home button in the upper-left corner of the window. To go up one folder level while searching for content, click Up one level of this guide. - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 79
information you need using the mouse, cursor keys or keyboard. Background mode With Acer Arcade you can continue listening to music or watching Live TV while you perform certain other functions. TV, video and music will continue playing in a small window located in the bottom left-hand corner of the - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 80
can play movies from DVDs and video CDs (VCDs) with the Cinema function of Acer Arcade. This player has the features and controls of a typical DVD player. movie, the pop-up player control panel appears at the bottom of the window when you move the pointer. If more than one optical drive contains a - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 81
English 61 Album Acer Arcade lets you view digital photos individually or as a slide show, from any available drive on your computer. Click the Album button on the Arcade - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 82
mouse. To return to the Video page, click Stop. Capturing video (TV models only) Acer Arcade allows you to capture and record video clips from other external devices, such as a be captured and stored in a user designated directory. The destination directory can be changed from the "Settings"menu. - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 83
burned to disk to share with family and friends. Note: For more details on editing video and all the associated features, please refer to the Acer Arcade help menu. Music For convenient access to your music collection, click Music on the Arcade homepage to open the Music homepage. Select the folder - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 84
switches down one channel), Snapshot (takes a snapshot of the current frame Guide option lets you view program information for all channels. See Program Guide. The Find Program option enables you to search for a specific watch this file in the Recorded TV window.) You can navigate forward and backward - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 85
schedule to open it for modification. To change the order in which schedules are displayed, click Sort by Channel or Sort by Date. Program guide Click the Program Guide button to view program listing details for each channel. These listings and information are provided by the Electronic Program - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 86
TV shows. You can also select the destination for any recorded TV. Guide settings Click on EPG Source to select the source for your EPG program their default values. Using TeleText functions For regions with the TeleText service, TeleText can be activated by using the onscreen controller or the - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 87
direct from Make DVD mode or some of the other Acer Arcade media modes. Authoring CD/DVDs With Acer Arcade it is possible to create CD or DVDs directly , film and TV clips all in one. The possibilities are endless! For specific details about each of these options, click the Help button to open the - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 88
files, create your own customized content, and more. Arcade Deluxe includes the following utilities: Acer Arcade Deluxe extends the capabilities of your Windows Media Centerequipped system with a set of Acer utilities designed to make it easy to manage your multimedia files, create your own - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 89
English 69 Remote control If your computer is bundled with a remote control for use wiht the Arcade Deluxe software, the table below explains the functions 16 1 17 2 18 3 19 4 20 5 6 21 7 8 9 22 10 11 23 12 13 24 14 15 25 - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 90
5 Pause Pause playback 6 Recorded TV Display Recorded TV page 7 Guide Display the Guide 8 Navigation/ Navigate and confirm selections OK buttons 9 Mute Toggle Turn teletext on or off 15 Enter Make the current input active 16 Power Put in or wake from Standby mode 17 DVD Menu Display DVD - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 91
list and left/right to select a utility. To run the Acer Arcade Deluxe utilities outside of Windows Media Center, double-click the Acer Arcade Deluxe icon from the Windows desktop. Note: For detailed information about specific Acer Arcade Deluxe utiltiies, use the built-in help files. VideoMagician - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 92
Wizard provides real-time preview and capture from DV camcorders and webcams to your computer's hard drive or directly burned to DVD. DV Wizard also supports the capture of High Definition video to your computer's hard disk in the DVD format. Attach your DV camcorder or web cam to your computer - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 93
Taking your notebook the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, release the power button. If you are taking the computer to a client's office or a different building, you may choose to shut down the computer: Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off (Windows - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 94
If your meeting will be longer, or if your battery is not fully charged, you may want to bring the AC adapter with you to plug in your computer in the . What to take with you Unless you have some items at home, take the following items with you: • AC adapter and power cord • The printed User's Guide - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 95
Make sure that the battery in the computer is charged. Airport security may require you to turn on your computer when carrying it into the gate area. What to take with you Take the following items with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 96
for traveling. What to bring with you Bring the following items with you: • AC adapter • Power cords that are appropriate for the country to which you are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer • Proof of purchase, in case - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 97
is a valuable investment that you need to take care of. Learn how to protect and take care of your computer. Security features include hardware and software locks - a security notch and passwords. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 98
to access the BIOS utility. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Try again and press . • When the User Password is set password correctly after three tries, the system halts. Press and hold the power button for four seconds to shut down the computer. Then turn on - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 99
English 79 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you a complete mobile computing experience. Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to the computer, - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 100
to a network jack or hub on your network. Fast Infrared (FIR) (for selected models) The computer's Fast Infrared (FIR) port allows you to do wireless data transfer with other IR-aware computers and peripherals such as PDAs, mobile phones, and infrared printers. The infrared port can transfer data at - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 101
English 81 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. IEEE 1394 port (for selected models) The computer's IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394compatible device like a - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 102
PCs. Popular PC Cards include flash, fax/data modem, wireless LAN and SCSI cards. CardBus improves on the 16-bit make the proper connections (e.g., network cable), if necessary. See your card manual for details. Ejecting a PC Card Before ejecting a PC Card: 1 memory Follow these steps to install - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 103
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. BIOS utility The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 104
disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the to set this value to Enabled. Password To set a password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Find - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 105
English 85 Using software Playing DVD movies When the DVD drive module is installed in the optical drive bay, you can play DVD movies on your computer. 1 Eject the DVD tray and insert a DVD movie disk; then close the DVD tray. Important! When you launch the DVD player for the first time, the - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 106
Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 In the Acer eRecovery Management window, select the type of backup you want to create using Full or Fast. 3 Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process. - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 107
to burn a user backup will burn your most recently created backup image to disc. 4 Follow the instructions on screen to user created image, or from previously created CD and DVD backups. You can also reinstall applications and drivers for your Acer system. 1 Press + or select Acer - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 108
attempt to open the computer yourself; contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance. Troubleshooting tips This notebook PC incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error message reports to help you solve problems. If the system reports an error message or an error - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 109
89 If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility. English English - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 110
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and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is reception, which can be determined by turning the device off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 112
undesired operation. Notice: Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus complies of Conformity for EU countries Hereby, Acer, declares that this notebook PC series is in compliance with network, the telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily. If possible, they will notify you - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 113
advance 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 - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 114
Telecom's Specifications: a There shall be no more than 10 call attempts to the same number within any 30 minute period for any single manual call cause a false answer condition. Should such problems occur, the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service. 8 This equipment may not provide for - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 115
: LASERSTRÅLNING NAR DENNA DEL ÅR ÖPPNADSTIRRA EJ IN I STRÅLEN ADVARSEL: LASERSTRÅLING NAR DEKSEL ÅPNESSTIRR IKKE INN I STRÅLEN LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is produced with high-precision manufacturing techniques. Nevertheless, some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 116
wireless use. Depending on configurations, this product may or may not contain wireless radio devices (such as wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth 17 V1.2.1:2002 • EN301 489-3 V1.4.1:2002 (Applied to models with 27MHz wireless mouse/keyboard) • EN301 489-7 V1.2.1:2002 (Applied to models with 3G function) - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 117
English English 97 wireless mouse/keyboard) • EN301 511 V9.0.2:2003 (Applied to models with 3G function) • EN301 908-1 V2.2.1:2003 (Applied to models with 3G function). • EN301 908-2 V2.2.1:2003 (Applied to models with 3G function). - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 118
limits. Nevertheless, the notebook PC series shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized as follows: 1 Users are requested to follow the RF safety instructions on wireless option devices that are included in the user's manual of each RF - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 119
for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. 3 High power radar are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 to 5.85 in 2.4 GHz band To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and installation outdoors - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 120
: Product name: Notebook PC Model number: ZR1 Machine type: Aspire 5580, Aspire 5570, Aspire 5570Z and Aspire 3680 SKU number: Aspire 558xxx, Aspire 557xxx, Aspire 557xZxxx and Aspire 368xxx ("x" = 0 - 9, a - z, or A - Z) Name of responsible party: Acer America Corporation Address - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 121
declare that: Product: Personal Computer Trade Name: Acer Model Number: ZR1 Machine Type: Aspire 5580, Aspire 5570, Aspire 5570Z and Aspire 3680 SKU Number: Aspire 558xxx, Aspire 557xxx, Aspire 557xZxxx and Aspire 368xxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Is compliant with the essential requirements - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 122
Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment LCD panel ergonomic specifications Design viewing distance Design inclination angle (250cosα)] lx where α = 85° • Color: Source D65 • Ordinary LCD: Class I • Protective or Acer CrystalBrite™ LCD: Class III Both • Yn • u'n • v'n Class II - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 123
lock 30 on indicator 26 care AC adapter xiii battery pack xiv computer xiii CD-ROM ejecting manually 46 troubleshooting 46 charging checking level 51 cleaning computer xiv computer caring for xiii cleaning xiv disconnecting 73 features 14, 42 indicators 26 keyboards 30 moving around 73 on indicator - Acer 5570-2052 | Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 124
104 English memory installing 82- 83 messages error 88 modem 79 N network 80 Notebook Manager hotkey 32 num lock 30 on indicator 26 numeric keypad embedded 30 P password 77 types 77 PC Card 82 ejecting 82 inserting 82 ports 79 printer troubleshooting 46 problems 45 CD-ROM 46 display 45 keyboard 46
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