Acer Aspire 5500 Aspire 5500Z User's Guide - EN

Acer Aspire 5500 Manual

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    Aspire 5500Z Series User's Guide
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    or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. Aspire 5500Z Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. Other companies' product names or trademarks are
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    iii Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost or federal laws. For more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org.
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    is not installed on your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. For instructions on how to use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Basic care and tips for using your
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    v To turn the power off, do any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off. • Use the power button You can also shut down the computer by
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    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
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    the keyboard 23 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 23 Windows keys 24 Hotkeys 24 Special keys 26 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray (for selected models) 27 Using a computer security lock 27 Audio 28 Adjusting the volume 28 Using the system utilities 29 Acer GridVista
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    ) 45 Time-Shifting TV 45 Recorded TV 46 Scheduling recordings 46 Program guide 46 Find program 46 TV settings 46 Using TeleText functions 47 Make DVDs 48 Authoring CD/DVDs 48 Taking your notebook PC with you 49 Disconnecting from the desktop 49 Moving around 49 Preparing
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    -to-disk recovery 59 Password 59 Using software 60 Playing DVD movies 60 Power management 61 Acer eRecovery Management 61 Create backup 62 Restore from backup 62 Create factory default image CD 63 Re-install bundled software without CD 63 Change password 64 Troubleshooting 65
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    Index 79
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    Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display
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    with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick and easy data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for MSN Messenger and Microsoft Outlook. There are two passwords that can be used to encrypt/decrypt a file: the supervisor password and the file-specific password
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    that can be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system. • Optical drive devices - includes any kind of CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drives. • Floppy disk drives - 3.5-inch disks only. To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be set first. Once set, you may apply locks to any of the three
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    Acer notebook. It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: • Memory optimization - releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization - removes unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP
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    eRecovery Management" on page 61 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 disk" feature to burn a backup image to CD or DVD. To ensure the best results when recovering your
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    Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications and to monitor the system health status. Furthermore, Acer eSettings Management enables you to optimize your Windows operating system, so your computer runs faster, smoother and better. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple
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    for a location to a profile, and automatically apply the appropriate profile when you move from one location to another. Settings stored include network connection settings (IP and DNS settings, wireless AP details, etc.), as well as default printer settings. Security and safety concerns mean that
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    on buttons to turn the following functions on/off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN. DC mode To suit your usage, there are four pre-defined profiles - Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Maximum Battery. Or, you can define up to three of your own
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    be taken when the cover is closed, and set passwords for accessing the system after Hibernation or Standby. • View information about Acer ePower Management. Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you select from two of the most common projector resolutions: XGA and SVGA.
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    setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us show you around your new Acer notebook. Front view # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 2 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 3 Easy
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    . 9 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. Closed front view # Icon Item Description 1 Headphones/speaker/ Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., line-out jack with speakers, headphones). S/PDIF support 2 Microphone/line-in Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio jack CD
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    (VGA) port Ethernet (RJ-45) port Description Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network (for selected models view # Icon 1 Item Optical drive Description Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs (for selected models).
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    ). Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off (for selected models). Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Rear view # Icon Item 1 Battery 2 DC-in jack 3 USB 2.0 port Description Powers the
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    15 Base view English # Item 1 Battery bay 2 Battery lock 3 Cooling fan 4 Memory compartment 5 Hard disk bay 6 Battery release latch Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Locks the battery in position. Helps keep the computer cool. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
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    -assisted capability • Acer CinemaVision™ video technology (Acer Arcade) • Acer ClearVision™ video optimization technology (Acer Arcade) • 40/60/80/100 GB ATA/100 hard disk drive • Optical drive options (for selected models): - DVD-Super Multi double-layer - DVD-Dual double-layer - DVD/CD-RW combo
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    • 84-/85-key keyboard • Touchpad with 4-way scroll button • 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support • Four easy-launch buttons • Two front-access LED-buttons: WLAN, Bluetooth® Audio • Audio system with two
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    / ePower / ePresentation Management) • Acer Arcade • Acer GridVista™ • Acer Launch Manager • Adobe® Reader® • Norton AntiVirus™ • NTI CD-Maker™ • Li-ion battery pack • AC adapter • 512 MB or 1 GB soDIMM modules • External USB floppy disk drive • External USB optical drive • Temperature: - Operating
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    panel. The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is closed. Icon Function Caps Lock Description Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active
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    Battery Description Indicates the computer's batttery status. 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Easy-launch buttons Located above the keyboard and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager. See "Launch
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    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
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    English 22 Windows applications. Function Left button (1) Right button (4) Main touchpad (2) Center button (3) Execute Quickly click twice. Tap twice (at default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled on your touchpad. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel.
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    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 Lock is on, the screen moves one line up the keyboard legend, cursor-control key
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    English 24 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 Start button; it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of
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    Hotkey Icon + Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on hotkeys. + + + + + + + + Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Volume up
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    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
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    the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray (for selected models) Press the drive eject button to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is on. Insert a 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
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    the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock. Some keyless models are also available. Audio The computer comes with 16-bit high-fidelity AC'97 stereo audio, and built-in stereo speakers. Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the computer is as easy as pressing some
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    utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is only available on certain models. To enable the dual monitor feature of your notebook, first ensure that the second monitor is connected, then, select Start, Control Panel, Display and
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    to set up: 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 grid. 3 easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. "Easy-launch buttons" on page 20 for the location of the easylaunch buttons.
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    the Norton AntiVirus main window, click Scan for Viruses. 3 In the Scan for Viruses panel, click Scan My Computer. 4 Under Actions, click Scan. 5 When the scan is complete, a scan summary appears. Click Finished. You can schedule customized virus scans that run unattended on specific dates and times
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    -bootable (non-system) disk in the external USB floppy drive? Remove or replace it with a system disk and press + + to restart the system. Nothing appears on the screen. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to save power. Press any key to turn the
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    of a pen or paperclip into the hole and push to eject the tray. (If your computer's optical drive is a slot-load model, it will not have an eject hole.) 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
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    set up your location: 1 Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on Phone and Modem Options. 3 Click on Dialing Rules and begin setting up your location. Refer to the Windows manual. Note: Please note, on first booting your notebook, that you can skip the Internet Connection setup, as
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    . 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 occupies 2 to 3 GB in a hidden partition on your hard disk. Requesting service International Travelers
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    photos stored on your hard disk or removable media • Music - listen to music files in a variety of formats. • TV - watch and record digital or analog TV programs (optional) • Settings - adjust Acer Arcade according to your preferences • Make DVD - burn a combination of media to a CD/DVD Note: While
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    some Aspire models, it is possible to use Acer Arcade to watch TV, listen to music, and view photos without first switching on your PC. To do this, push the Arcade button located on the front panel of your notebook. This will start InstantOn Arcade mode. You can use either the media controls located
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    is more than one CD or DVD drive, all drives will be shown. Pictures screen. "Color profile" allows you to choose between "original" or "Acer ClearVision™." • Acer Audio Settings: Use "speaker environment" to choose between "headphones," "SPDIF," "2" or more speakers depending on your audio equipment.
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    disappear after several seconds. The "Navigation controls" panel appears at the top and the "Player controls" panel appears at the bottom of the screen. Navigation controls To return to the Arcade home page, click the Home button in the upper left corner of the window. To go up one folder level
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    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 screen. You can press the
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    CDs (VCDs) with the Cinema function of Acer Arcade. This player has the features and controls of a typical DVD player. When you insert a disk into the DVD drive, the movie begins playing automatically. To control the movie, the pop-up player control panel appears at the bottom of the window "Audio"
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    English 42 Album Acer Arcade lets you view digital photos individually or as a slide show, from any available drive on your computer then click Play Slide Show. The slide show is played full-screen. Use the pop-up control panel to control the slide show. You can also view a single picture by clicking
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    . The pop-up control panel will appear at the bottom of the screen when you move the 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 DVD player or camcorder. Click Capture
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    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 easy to adjust the volume and control playback. To rip music from an audio CD, after you have inserted the CD, click Rip CD. In the page that opens,
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    plays TV on screen. Press Escape at any time to return to Arcade. When you watch TV, additional buttons appear on the playback controls: Channel Up ( Guide option lets you view program information for all channels. See Program Guide. The Find Program option enables you to search for a specific
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    TV file, click it. The video will play full-screen. To return to the TV page, click Stop. For a description of the options on this page, see Videos. Scheduling click Sort by Channel or Sort by Date. Program guide Click the Program Guide button to view program listing details for each channel.
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    . Click on Scan Channels to rescan and replace your existing channel line-up. Recording settings The also select the destination for any recorded TV. Guide settings Click on EPG Source to select the source service, TeleText can be activated by using the onscreen controller or the remote control.
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    Acer Arcade provides an easy and complete solution for recording data, audio, photos or videos. You can burn and share any combination of data, music, photos or videos onto a CD burn combo CD/DVDs with music, photos, film and TV clips all in one. The possibilities are endless! For specific details
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    notebook the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer. 4 Close the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, down the computer: Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off (Windows XP). Or: You can put the computer in Sleep mode by pressing +
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    the drain on the battery by putting the drive head. • Pack the computer in a protective case that can prevent the computer from sliding around and cushion it if it should fall. Caution: Avoid packing items next to the top cover of the computer. Pressure against the top cover can damage the screen
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    to return to room temperature, and inspect the screen for condensation before turning on the computer. If time, you might also want to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse. Traveling with the computer When you battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer
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    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 check that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are compatible. If not, purchase a power cord that is compatible
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    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.
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    password prompt appears in the center of the display 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
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    English 55 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,
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    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. Universal Serial Bus (USB) The USB 2.0 port is a high-speed serial
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    desktop PCs. Popular PC Cards include flash, fax/data modem, wireless LAN and SCSI cards. CardBus improves on the 16-bit PC card the card into the slot and make the proper connections (e.g., network cable), if necessary. See your card manual for details. Ejecting a PC Card Before ejecting a PC
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    the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. Then turn the computer over to access its base. 2 Remove 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
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    while the notebook PC logo is being displayed. Boot sequence To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the
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    Using software Playing DVD movies When the DVD drive module is installed in the optical drive bay, you can play DVD movies on your first time), after which the last region code set will remain permanent. Recovering your hard disk does not reset the number of times the region code has been set. Refer
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    at the same time. Windows handles all power-saving chores for your computer. Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a tool to quickly backup and restore the system. You can create and save a backup of the current system configuration to hard disk, CD or DVD. Acer eRecovery Management
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    click Next. Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process. Restore from backup You can restore backups previously created (as stated in the Create backup section) from hard disk, CD or DVD. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility. 3 Enter
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    default image and click Next. 7 Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process. Re-install bundled software without CD Acer eRecovery Management stores pre-loaded software internally for easy driver and application re-installation. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press + to open the
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    default password is six zeros. 4 In the Acer eRecovery Management window, select Recovery settings and click Next. 5 In the Recovery settings window, select Password: Change Acer eRecovery Management password and click Next. 6 Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process. Note: If the
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    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
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    66 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
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    notices ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance As an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
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    Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby, Acer, declares that this notebook PC series is in compliance with the essential requirements and telephone equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily. If possible, they will notify
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    you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service. If this equipment should fail to line to determine if it is causing the problem. If the problem is with the equipment, discontinue use and connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). However, due to differences
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    it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom's network services. 2 This equipment is not capable, under all operating conditions, 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
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    support pulse specifications, the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that calls are answered between 3 and 30 seconds of receipt of ringing. 8 This equipment shall not be set up to make automatic calls to Telecom's 111 Emergency Service. Important safety instructions Read these instructions
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    a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service. 12 The notebook PC series uses lithium batteries. Replace the battery with the same type as the product's battery we recommend in the product specification list. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. 13
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    73 Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser product. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is located on the drive. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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    has been approved for wireless use. Depending on configurations, this product may or may not contain wireless radio devices (such as wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth modules). Below information is for products with such devices. European Union (EU) This device complies with the essential requirements
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    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
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    in 2.4 GHz band To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and installation to LELAN (Licence-Exempt Local Area Network) devices. Exposure of humans to RF fields (RSS-102) The notebook PC series employs low gain integral antennas that
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    /importer is responsible for this declaration: Product name: Notebook PC Model number: EFL50 Machine type: Aspire 5500Z SKU number: Aspire 5500Zxxx ("x" = 0 - 9, a - z, or A - Z) Name of responsible party: Acer America Corporation Address of responsible party: 2641 Orchard Parkway
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    Tel: 886-2-8691-3089 Fax: 886-2-8691-3000 E-mail: [email protected] Declares that product: Notebook PC Trade name: Acer Model number: EFL50 Machine type: Aspire 5500Z SKU number: Aspire 5500Zxxx ("x" = 0 - 9, a - z, or A - Z) Is in compliance with the essential requirements and
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    A AC adapter caring for v audio 28 adjusting the volume 28 troubleshooting 33 B battery pack caring for vi BIOS utility 59 brightness hotkeys 25 C caps lock 23 on indicator 19 care AC adapter v battery pack vi computer v CD-ROM ejecting manually 33 troubleshooting 33 cleaning computer vi computer
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    57 ejecting 57 inserting 57 ports 55 printer troubleshooting 33 problems 32 CD-ROM 33 display 32 keyboard 33 printer 33 startup 32 troubleshooting 65 Q questions setting location for modem use 34 S safety CD or DVD 73 FCC notice 67 general instructions 71 modem notices 68 scroll lock 23 security
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Aspire 5500Z Series
User's Guide