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    TravelMate 5510/5210 Series User's Guide
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    Reserved. TravelMate 5510/5210 Series User's Guide Original Issue: 02/2007 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
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    dust, metal object, or other particles. Save the dummy for use when no PCMCIA or Express Card is installed in the slot. 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
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    fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the product. • To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on a vibrating surface. • Never use it under sporting, exercising, or any vibrating environment which will probably cause
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    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
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    or before servicing. • To 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 above separation distance instructions are followed Do not place credit cards or other magnetic
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    wireless devices may interfere with some hearing aids. If interference occurs, consult your service 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
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    your mobile phone or other telephone call system. Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm Mercury advisory For projectors specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org.
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    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 long hours of working in front of a computer. Long work periods, bad posture, poor
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    shrugging your shoulders • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach • excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low- display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light by using
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    xi Developing good work habits Develop the following work habits to make your computer use more relaxing and productive: 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
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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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    xiii 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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    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 these steps: 1 Turn off
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    view 17 Rear view 18 Base view 19 Specifications 20 Indicators 26 Easy-launch buttons 27 Touchpad 28 Touchpad basics 28 Using the keyboard 30 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 30 Windows keys 31 Hotkeys 31 Special keys 33 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 34
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    (dual-display compatible) 36 Launch Manager 37 Norton AntiVirus 38 Frequently asked questions 39 Requesting service 42 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 42 Before you call 42 Acer Arcade (for selected models) 43 48-button remote control (for selected models) 44 Remote
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    1394 port 65 PC Card slot 66 ExpressCard 67 Installing memory 68 BIOS utility 68 Boot sequence 68 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 69 Password 69 Using software 70 Playing DVD movies 70 Power management 71 Acer eRecovery Management 71 Create backup 72 Restore from backup 72
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    safety requirement 83 Canada - Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) 84 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity 85 86 LCD panel ergonomic specifications 87 Index 88
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    by optimizing disk space, memory and registry settings. • Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. • Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. • Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage
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    by unauthorized persons. It is conveniently integrated 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. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you for
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    drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any other removable disk drives that can or DVD-ROM drives. • Floppy drive drivices - 3.5-inch disks only. • Interfaces - includes serial port, parallel port, infrared (IR), and Bluetooth.
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    set without any reboot necessary, and will remain locked after rebooting, until unlocked. Note: If you lose your password, there is no method to reset it except by reformatting your notebook or taking your notebook to an Acer Customer Service Center. Be sure to remember or write down your password.
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    . The user can also enable advanced options for full control over the following options: • 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 system.
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    drive. By default, user-created backups are stored on the D:\ drive. Acer eRecovery Management provides you with: • Password protection. • Recovery of applications and drivers. • Image/data backup: • Back up to HDD (set recovery point). • Back up to CD/DVD. • Image/data recovery tools: • Recover
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    Empowering Technology 7 For more information, please refer to "Acer eRecovery Management" on page 71 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
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    eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications, change BIOS passwords or other Windows settings, and to monitor the system health status. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation. • Displays general system status and advanced
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    Technology 9 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management functions on/off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, FireWire(1394), Wired LAN and Optical Device if supported. DC mode (Battery mode) There are four
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    Empowering Technology 10 Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to the panel in the upper half of the window.. For additional options, click "Settings" to: • Set alarms. • Re-load factory defaults. • Select what actions to be taken when the cover is closed
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    Empowering Technology 11
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    Management to choose an appropriate 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
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    illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us show you around your new Acer notebook. Front view # Item 1 Built-in camera 2 Display screen Description 310,000 pixel web camera for video communication (for selected models). Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output
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    14 English # Item 3 Keyboard 4 Touchpad 5 Click buttons (left, center and right) 6 Palmrest 7 Microphone and right mouse buttons; the center button serves as a 4way scroll button. Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. Internal microphone for sound recording. Buttons
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    output. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication (for selected models). Enables/disables the wireless function. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Indicates the computer's power status. 5 Battery indicator Indicates the computer
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    100/ 1000 based network. Infrared port 5-in-1 card reader Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer and IR-aware computer) (for selected models). Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xDPicture Card (xD) (for selected models
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    17 Right view English # Item Description 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. 2 Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is active. indicator 3 Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the drive. button 4 Emergency eject
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    selected models). 7 External display Connects to a display device (VGA) port (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 8 DVI-D port Supports digital video connections (for selected models). 9 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 10 Ventilation slots
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    19 Base view English # Item 1 Hard disk bay 2 Memory compartment 3 Ventilation slots and cooling fan 4 Battery lock 5 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Houses the computer's main memory. Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Note:
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    Specifications Operating system Platform System memory Display Graphics • Windows Vista™ Capable • Windows Vista™ Premium Ready • Genuine Windows® XP Professional (Service Pack 2) • AMD Turion™ 64 X2 dual-core TL-50/TL-52/TL-56/TL- 60/TL-62 processor or higher with 512 KB/1 MB L2 cache, supporting
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    Optical drive options: • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive • DVD/CD-RW combo drive • 5-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick® (MS), Memory Stick PRO™ (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card™ (xD) (for selected models) TravelMate 5510 Series • 358 (W) x 269 (D) x 29
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    , two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad Four easy-launch buttons: Empowering Key, email, Internet, user-programmable button Two communication switches: WLAN, Bluetooth® Acer Video Conference featuring Voice and Video over Internet Protocol (VVoIP)support via Acer OrbiCam™ and
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    • ExpressCard™/34 slot (for selected models) • PC Card slot (one Type II) • 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) (for selected • AV-in port (for selected models) • RF-in jack (for selected models) • S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port (for selected models) • Headphones/speaker/line-out port •
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    is for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. • Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone • 512 MB, 1 GB or 2 GB DDR2 533/667 MHz soDIMM modules • 8/6-cell Li-ion battery pack • 3-pin 65/90 W AC adapter • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to
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    English 25 System compliance Warranty • Wi-Fi® • ACPI • Mobile PC 2002 • DMI 2.0 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.
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    computer cover is closed up. Icon Function Description 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. HDD Caps Lock
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    " on page 1. The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager. See "Launch Manager" on page 37. Easy-launch button P Web browser Mail Default application
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    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 mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications.
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    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.
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    numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with some applications
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    English 31 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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    > + + Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Volume up Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. See
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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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    English 34 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray Press the drive eject button to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is on. Insert a clip to the emergency eject hole
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    English 35 Audio The computer comes with 32-bit High-Definition audio, and built-in stereo speakers. Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the computer is as easy as pressing some buttons. See "Hotkeys" on page 31 for more information on adjusting the speaker volume.
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    system utilities Note: The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: 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
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    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 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
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    in the Windows taskbar, highlight Programs, and select Norton AntiVirus. 2 In the Norton AntiVirus main window, click specific dates and times or at periodic intervals. If you are using the computer when the scheduled scan begins, it runs in the background so that you do not have to stop working
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    using on the battery, it may be low and unable to power the computer. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make Del> 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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    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 service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose. The infrared port does not
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    and begin setting up your location. Refer to the Windows manual. Note: Please note, on first booting your restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS
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    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
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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 your pointing device or remote control. To watch or listen, click or select a content button (e.g., Music, Video, etc.) on the Arcade home page. • Music - listen
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    English 44 48-button remote control (for selected models) If your Aspire is bundled with a TV-tuner card, a 48-button remote control is included for use with the Acer Arcade software. The table below explains the functions for this controller. Warning! The Arcade and Power buttons have different
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    DVD chapter, or photo 9 Pause Pause audio, video, slide shows, live or recorded TV 10 SAP Toggle between sound modes (mono, stereo, etc.) 11 Full Screen Toggle between full screen and window between TV-in and AV-in 20 Arcade Launch/quit Acer Arcade; return to Arcade main page 21 Angle Toggle
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    is more than one CD or DVD drive, all drives will be shown. Pictures and videos are shown as files (with black bars at the top and bottom of the screen. "Color profile" allows you to choose between "Original" or "ClearVision™." • Acer ClearVision™ is a video enhancement technology that detects video
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    Restore Default Settings to return the Acer Arcade settings to their default values. Arcade controls When watching video clips, movies or slide shows at full screen of the window. To go up one folder level while searching for content, click Up one level. To return to the previous screen, click the
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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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    video 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
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    English 50 Album Acer Arcade lets you view digital photos individually or as a slide show, containing the pictures you wish to view, then click Play Slide Show. The slide show is played at full screen. Use the pop-up control panel to control the slide show. You can also view a single picture by
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    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 when capturing video clips. Snapshot Snapshot mode is available in Cinema, Video and TV modes
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    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 operation will be displayed on screen. You can change the file quality of the ripped tracks by clicking Settings.
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    plays TV on screen. Press Escape video), TeleText (opens the TeleText function), and Record (records TV content as a video Guide option lets you view program information for all channels. See Program Guide. The Find Program option enables you to search for a specific the Recorded TV window.) You can
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    file. To play a recorded TV file, click it. The video will play at full screen. To return to the TV page, click Stop. For a description of the options 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
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    you to set the quality of video recorded from the TV. Selecting a select the destination for any recorded TV. Guide settings Click on EPG Source to select Restore Default Settings to return your settings to their default values. Using TeleText functions For regions with the TeleText service
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    videos onto a CD or DVD - 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 burn combo CD/DVDs with music, photos, film and TV clips all in one. The possibilities are endless! For specific details about each
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    . 5 Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 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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    your meeting will be longer, or if your battery is not fully charged, you may want to have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode. Press
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    temperature, and inspect the screen for condensation before turning on up a home office If you frequently work on your computer at home, you may also want to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse. Traveling with battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer
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    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 you need to show it to customs officials • International
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    Password prevents unauthorized entry into the BIOS utility. Once set, you must enter this password to gain access to the BIOS utility. See "BIOS utility" on page 68. • User Password secures your computer against your password, please get in touch with your dealer or an authorized service center.
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    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 the User Password is set and the password on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up
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    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, read the following section. Fax/data modem sure that the cable you use is appropriate for the country in which you are working.
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    of the computer to a network jack or hub on your network. Fast Infrared (FIR) 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
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    peripherals without taking up precious system resources. IEEE 1394 port 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 camera's documentation for details.
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    you expansion possibilities long afforded by desktop PCs. Popular PC Cards include flash, fax/data modem, wireless LAN and SCSI cards. CardBus improves on the 16-bit PC card technology by expanding the bandwidth to 32 bits. Note: Refer to your card's manual for details on how to install and use the
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    enhances the usability and expandability of your computer. ExpressCards support a vast number of expansion options, including flash memory card adapters, TV-tuners, Bluetooth connectivity and IEEE 1394B adapters. ExpressCards support USB 2.0 and PCI Express applications. Important! There are two
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    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 problems, you may need to run it. To activate the BIOS
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    English 69 Enable disk-to-disk 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 at the bottom of the screen and use the and keys to set this value to Enabled.
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    region code set will remain permanent. Recovering your hard disk does not reset the number of times the region code has been set. Refer to the table below for DVD movie region code information. 2 The DVD movie will automatically play after a few seconds. Region code 1 2 3 4 5 6 Country or region
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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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    is six zeros. 4 In the Acer eRecovery Management window, select Recovery actions and click Next. 5 In the Recovery settings window, select Reinstall applications/drivers and click Next. 6 Select the desired driver/application and follow the instructions on screen to re-install. At first launch
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    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 system crashes, and will not boot to Windows, you can run Acer disk-to-disk recovery to restore the factory default
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    or an authorized service center. keyboard connected Keyboard interface error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. If you still encounter problems after going
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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
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    undesired operation. Notice: Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus Conformity for EU countries Hereby, Acer, declares that this notebook PC series is in compliance with the telephone network, the telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily. If possible, they will notify you
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    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
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    to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of pulse dialing, when this equipment is connected to the same line as other equipment, may give rise to bell tinkle or noise and may also cause a false answer condition. Should such problems occur, the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service. 8 This
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    this computer is a laser product. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is located on the techniques. Nevertheless, some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots. This has no effect on the recorded image Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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    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)
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    English 82 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 TravelMate 5510 | User Manual - Page 101
    Mini PCI Card built in to the screen section and all persons. Note: The Acer 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
  • Acer TravelMate 5510 | User Manual - Page 102
    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 GHz bands. These 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 TravelMate 5510 | User Manual - Page 103
    for this declaration: Product name: Notebook PC Model number: HCW50/51 Machine type: TravelMate 5510/5210 SKU number: TravelMate 551xxx/521xxx ("x" = 0 - 9, a - z, or A - Z) Name of responsible party: Acer America Corporation Address of responsible party: 2641 Orchard Parkway San Jose, CA
  • Acer TravelMate 5510 | User Manual - Page 104
    : 886-2-8691-3089 Fax: 886-2-8691-3000 E-mail: [email protected] Hereby declare that: Product: Personal Computer Trade Name: Acer Model Number:HCW50/51 Machine Type: TravelMate 5510/5210 SKU Number: TravelMate 551xxx/521xxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Is compliant with the essential requirements
  • Acer TravelMate 5510 | User Manual - Page 105
    specifications Design viewing distance Design inclination angle Design azimuth angle Viewing direction range class Screen tilt angle Design screen 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 TravelMate 5510 | User Manual - Page 106
    for xiv BIOS utility 68 brightness hotkeys 32 C caps lock 30 on indicator 26 care AC adapter xiii battery pack xiv computer xiii CD-ROM ejecting manually 40 troubleshooting 40 cleaning computer xiv computer caring for xiii cleaning xiv disconnecting 57 features 13, 36 indicators 26 keyboards 30
  • Acer TravelMate 5510 | User Manual - Page 107
    keypad embedded 30 P password 61 types 61 PC Card 66 ejecting 66 inserting 66 ports 63 printer troubleshooting 40 problems 39 CD-ROM 40 display 39 keyboard 40 printer 40 startup 39 troubleshooting 75 Q questions setting location for modem use 41 S safety CD or DVD 80 modem notices 77 scroll lock 30
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TravelMate 5510/5210 Series
User's Guide