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Aspire Series Generic User Guide - Acer Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 2
Rights Reserved. Aspire Series Generic User Guide Original Issue: 04/2009 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 supplementary - Acer Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 3
or other particles. Save the dummies for use when no cards are in the slots. CAUTION for Listening To protect your hearing, follow these instructions. • Increase the volume gradually until you can hear clearly and comfortably. • Do not increase the volume level after your ears have adjusted. • Do - Acer Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 4
will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack. • The bottom surface, areas around ventilation openings and AC adapter may get hot. To avoid injury, ensure they do not come in contact with your skin or body - Acer Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 5
covered 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. Guidelines for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. Do not use - Acer Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 6
recycle when possible. Do not dispose as household waste. Wireless devices may be susceptible to interference from the battery, which could affect performance. Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Replace the battery with the same type as that which came bundled with - Acer Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 7
lines from the equipment when not in use and/or before servicing. • To avoid the remote risk of electric shock from lightning 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 - Acer Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 8
your device in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using aids. Some digital wireless devices may interfere with some hearing aids. If interference occurs, consult your service provider. Vehicles RF - Acer Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 9
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 gas pumps at service stations. Observe restrictions switch the notebook on when wireless phone use - Acer Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 10
lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. ENERGY STAR Acer's ENERGY Protection Agency. Acer is committed to offer products and services worldwide that respectively. • Wake the computer from sleep mode by pushing keyboard or moving mouse. • Computers will save more than 80% - Acer Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 11
leg muscles • take short rests to relax your neck and shoulders • avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach • if you view your monitor more than your documents, place the display at the center of - Acer Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 12
the display's top front edge • Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking at bright light sources, such as open windows, for extended periods of time. Developing good work habits Develop the following work habits to make your computer use more relaxing and productive - Acer Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 13
get started with setting up your computer. The printed Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in the Aspire product series. It covers basic topics such as Acer eRecovery Management, using the keyboard, Audio, etc. Please understand that due to its nature - Acer Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 14
power off, do any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start then click on Shut Down. • 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 - Acer Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 15
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. • Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations. Recycle if possible. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow - Acer Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 16
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your AC adapter xiv Taking care of your battery pack xv Cleaning and servicing xv Touchpad 1 Touchpad basics (with fingerprint reader) 1 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons) 2 Using the keyboard 3 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad* 3 Windows keys 4 Audio 5 Acer PureZone - Acer Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 18
19 Live Update: 19 Albums Battery pack 23 Battery pack characteristics 23 Maximizing the battery's life 23 Installing and removing the battery pack 24 Charging the battery 25 Checking the battery level 25 Optimising battery life 25 Battery-low warning 26 Taking your notebook - Acer Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 19
Windows Media BIOS utility 41 Boot sequence 41 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 41 Password 41 Using software 42 Playing DVD movies 42 Frequently asked questions 43 Requesting service 46 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 46 Before you call 46 Troubleshooting 47 Troubleshooting - Acer Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 20
Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models) to scroll up or down and move left or right a page. This fingerprint reader or button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. Function Left button - Acer Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 21
not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled on your touchpad. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. - Acer Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 22
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 Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters - Acer Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 23
English 4 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Windows key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of - Acer Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 24
PureZone technology supports Acoustic Echo Cancellation, Beam Forming and Noise Suppression for pure sound recording. To set up your microphone, run the Acer HD Audio Manager by double-clicking the Acer HD Audio Manager icon in the system tray of your Windows system. The Acer HD Audio Manager dialog - Acer Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 25
to home theater systems through a single digital cable. Users can enjoy PC or game audio entertainment with exciting realism through home theater receivers or other devices equipped with Dolby .16:9 quality means true home theater visuals have finally arrived for notebook entertainment enthusiasts. - Acer Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 26
Fingerprint Solution is a multi-purpose fingerprint software package integrated with the Microsoft Windows operating system. Utilizing the uniqueness of one's fingerprint, Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution incorporates protection against unauthorized access to your computer with centralized - Acer Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 27
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: 12 2 13 1 3 2 13 - Acer Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 28
Acer Backup Manager, press the Acer Backup Manager key above the keyboard. Alternatively, you can go to Start > All Programs > Acer Backup Manager > Acer create backups manually by pressing the Acer Backup Manager key. If you wish to change your settings at any time, run Acer Backup Manager from - Acer Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 29
or more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected supports the advanced configuration and power interface (ACPI), which allows for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time. Windows handles all power-saving chores for your computer. Acer - Acer Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 30
and drivers. Note: All of the following content is for general reference only. Actual product specifications may vary. Acer eRecovery Management Restore Operating System and Retain User Data • Reinstall Drivers or Applications This chapter will guide you through each process. Note: This feature is - Acer Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 31
. 1 Click on Start > All Programs > Acer > Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Acer eRecovery Management opens to the Backup page. 3 Select the type of backup (factory default or drivers and applications) you would like to burn to disc. 4 Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process. Note - Acer Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 32
for your Acer system. 1 Click on Start, All Programs, Acer, Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the Restore page by clicking Restore. 3 You can choose to restore the system from a factory default image or reinstall applications and drivers. 4 Follow the instructions on screen to complete the - Acer Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 33
recovery disc into the optical disc drive. Restart your computer. 2 During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to enter BIOS Setup IDE1*, then press the ENTER key. Windows will be installed from the recovery disc. 9 Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow the - Acer Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 34
system recovery disc into the optical disc drive. Restart your computer. 2 During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to enter BIOS Setup, will reboot. 7 When you reboot, Windows will be installed from the recovery disc. 8 Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow the - Acer Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 35
and video clips • Homemedia - connect to other devices wirelessly to share media content • Advanced - change settings, update your Arcade software, view the help file and About . Note: For more detailed information on the features of Acer Arcade, please refer to the Arcade Help menu. This can be - Acer Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 36
Home button in the upper-left corner of the window. To go up one folder level while searching for in more detail in the Cinema of this guide. Cinema Play Movie: Click Play Movie to and video CDs (VCDs) with the Cinema function of Acer Arcade Deluxe. This player has the features and controls - Acer Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 37
select subtitles, adjust volume, select soundtrack language and set advanced features. Note: Function availability will depend on what the optical disc being played supports. Clicking the stop button will stop the movie playback, and return you to the Cinema main screen. At the bottom of the screen - Acer Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 38
to connect to the Internet to check for, and download, available updates to the software. Settings: Click Settings to make various adjustments to your Acer Arcade Deluxe. Here, you will be able to modify Display, Audio, Photo, DVD and BD settings to get the best out of your computer. Display: Use - Acer Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 39
Compression can compensate for different listening environments for enhanced audio enjoyment. Photo: Use this page to set preferences for your slideshow when viewing photos. DVD: Acer Arcade Deluxe has several features and technologies to extend battery life while watching DVD movies. On this page - Acer Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 40
English 21 Help: Click Help to view the Help file for detailed information on using Acer Arcade Deluxe. About: Click About to view the copyright and vendor information for Acer Arcade Deluxe. Albums Acer Arcade Deluxe lets you view digital photos individually or as a slideshow, from any available - Acer Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 41
English 22 Shuffle, Repeat All, Visualize, Volume and Menu. Visualize allows you to watch computer-generated visuals while you listen to music. Online Media (only for certain models) Online Media gives you easy access to photos and videos uploaded to the popular Flickr and YouTube websites. Note: - Acer Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 42
the following characteristics: • Employs current battery technology standards. • Delivers a battery-low warning. The battery is recharged whenever you connect the computer to the AC adapter. Your computer supports charge-in-use, enabling you to recharge the battery while you continue to operate the - Acer Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 43
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 Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 44
English 25 To remove a battery 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 - Acer Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 45
applications. 3. Shut down the operating system to turn off the computer. 4. Replace the battery pack. 5. Turn on the computer and resume work. The AC adapter or a power outlet is unavailable. You have no spare battery pack. 1. Save all necessary files. 2. Close all applications. 3. Shut down the - Acer Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 46
27 English Taking your notebook PC with you This section gives you tips and down the computer. 4 Close the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock - Acer Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 47
than your computer. 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 meeting room. If the some items at home, take the following items with you: • AC adapter and power cord • The printed Quick Guide - Acer Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 48
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 plan to use another printer - Acer Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 49
• 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 country, check that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are compatible. If not, purchase a power cord that - Acer Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 50
a security notch and passwords. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for a security lock entry into the BIOS utility. Once set, you must enter this password to gain access to the BIOS utility. See "BIOS utility" on page authorized service center. - Acer Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 51
screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up. • Type the Supervisor Password and press to access the BIOS utility. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Try again and press . • When - Acer Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 52
English 33 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 Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 53
English 34 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 cable from the Ethernet (RJ-45) port on the chassis of the computer to a network jack or hub on your network. Consumer - Acer Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 54
system resources. IEEE 1394 port (only for certain models) The computer's IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394compatible device like a video camera or digital camera. See your video or digital - Acer Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 55
the HDMI port on your computer to connect with high-end audio and video equipment. Single cable implementation allows tidy setup and fast support a vast number of expansion options, including flash memory card adapters, TV-tuners, Bluetooth connectivity and IEEE 1394B adapters. ExpressCards support - Acer Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 56
Then pull the card free from the slot. Installing memory Follow these steps to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug 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 cover; then lift up and remove - Acer Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 57
diagonally into the slot, then (b) gently press it down until it clicks into place. 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it with 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 - Acer Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 58
that is used to transmit terrestrial television services in digital format. It is gradually replacing analog broadcasts in many countries. The DVB-T digital antenna can be used with Windows Media Center to watch local DVB-T digital TV broadcasts on your notebook PC. To connect the digital antenna - Acer Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 59
English 40 Note: Do not twist or loop the antenna cable. Extending the antenna cable up to 20 cm to improve signal quality. Watching TV with an external antenna or cable socket You may use conventional TV cables (connected to an external antenna or cable socket) to watch TV on your computer. - Acer Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 60
problems, you may need to run it. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; while the notebook PC recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Find D2D Recovery - Acer Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 61
USA, Canada Europe, Middle East, South Africa, Japan Southeast Asia, Taiwan, South Korea Latin America, Australia, New Zealand Former USSR, parts of Africa, India People's Republic of China Note: To change the region code, insert a DVD movie of a different region into the DVD drive. Please refer to - Acer Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 62
. 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 outlet. • If it is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in the external USB floppy drive? Remove or replace it with a system - Acer Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 63
or paperclip into the hole and push to eject the tray. The keyboard does not respond. Try attaching an external keyboard to a USB port on the computer. If it works, contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose. The printer does not work. Check the - Acer Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 64
: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is showing, press + at the same time to enter the recovery process. 3 Refer to the onscreen instructions to perform system recovery. Important! This feature - Acer Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 65
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 Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 66
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 Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 67
installation. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation - Acer Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 68
provide this information to your telephone company. If your telephone equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily. If possible, they will notify you in advance. But, if advance notice is not practical, you will be notified as soon as - Acer Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 69
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 Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 70
Specifications: a There shall be no more than 10 call attempts to the same number within any 30 minute period for any single manual that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of pulse Should such problems occur, the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service. 8 This - Acer Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 71
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 Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 72
section and all persons. Note: The wireless Mini PCI adapter implements a transmission diversity function. The function does not emit radio frequencies simultaneously from both antennas. One of the antennas is selected automatically or manually (by users) to ensure good quality radiocommunication - Acer Aspire 3750G | User Manual - Page 73
(RSS-210) English Exposure of humans to RF fields (RSS-102) The notebook PC series employs low gain integral antennas that do not emit RF field in at www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb. LCD panel ergonomic specifications Design viewing distance Design inclination angle Design azimuth angle Viewing direction
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Aspire Series
Generic User Guide