Acer 5050 5954 Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN
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Reserved. Aspire 5050/3050 Series User's Guide Original Issue: 09/2006 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 supplementary - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 3
instructions Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked 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 - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 4
points or short-out parts that could result components and to prevent battery leakage, do not power strips are used, the load should not exceed 80% of the power strip's input rating. • This product's AC power supply cord set. If you need to replace the power cord set, make sure that the new power - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 5
pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Replace the battery with the same type as that which came bundled with your product. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Warning! Batteries may explode if not handled properly. Do not disassemble or dispose of them in fire. Keep - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 6
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 instructions are followed until the transmission is completed. Parts wireless in these areas instruct you to do wireless Wireless - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 7
boarding an aircraft. The use of wireless teledevices 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 near gas pumps at service stations. Observe restrictions - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 8
instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment, please recycle. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 9
mode within 30 minutes of user inactivity. • 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 - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 10
enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections 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 blinds • using a task light • changing the display's viewing angle • using - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 11
work habits Develop the following work habits to make your computer use more relaxing and productive: • Take short breaks regularly Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body. Warning! We do not recommend using the computer on a couch or bed. If this is unavoidable, work for only short periods, - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 12
functions of your new computer. For more on how your computer can help you to be more productive, please 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 - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 13
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 closing the display cover, or by pressing the sleep hotkey + . Note: If you cannot - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 14
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 these steps - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 15
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 Technology password - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 16
Windows keys 28 Hotkeys 28 Special keys 30 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 31 Using a computer security lock 31 Audio 32 Adjusting the volume 32 Acer OrbiCam (for selected models) 33 Launching the Acer OrbiCam 34 Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings 34 Capturing photos - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 17
Recorded TV 56 Scheduling recordings 56 Program guide 56 Find program 56 TV settings Preparing the computer 59 What to bring to meetings 60 Taking the computer home 60 Preparing the computer 60 What memory 68 BIOS utility 68 Boot sequence 68 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 69 - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 18
Acer eRecovery Management 70 Create backup 72 Restore from backup 72 Create factory default image CD 73 Re-install bundled software without CD 73 Change password 74 Troubleshooting 75 Troubleshooting safety requirement 84 Canada - Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 19
media and interfaces. • Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. • Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily • Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by optimizing disk space, memory and registry - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 20
AC mode (Adapter mode) The default setting is "Maximum Performance." You can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to turn the following functions on/off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, FireWire(1394), Wired LAN and Optical Device if supported. DC mode (Battery - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 21
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 or the power button is pressed - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 22
Empowering Technology 4 - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 23
display setting. 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 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 24
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 - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 25
drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any other removable disk drives 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 - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 26
8 to an Acer Customer Service Center. Be sure to remember or write down your password. Empowering Technology - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 27
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 from a hidden partition (factory - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 28
Technology 10 For more information, please refer to "Acer eRecovery Management" on page 70 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 - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 29
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 monitoring for power users on Acer computer. - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 30
of your Acer computer. It provides an express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly. 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 - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 31
poster, let us show you around your new Acer notebook. Front view # Item Description 1 Built-in camera 310,000 pixel web camera for video communication. 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 3 Easy-launch buttons Buttons for launching frequently - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 32
Locks and releases the lid. Indicates the computer's 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 function. communication Indicates the status of - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 33
9 Line-in jack Left view 15 Description Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). # 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 - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 34
in jack Description Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs (slot-load or tray-load depending on model). Lights up when the optical drive is active (location depends on model). Ejects the optical disk from the drive (location depends on model). Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 35
# 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 network (for - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 36
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 disk - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 37
19 Specifications English Operating system Platform System memory • Windows Vista™ Capable • Windows Vista™ Premium Ready • Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2) • Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 • Genuine Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition • AMD Turion™ 64 X2 Mobile - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 38
support • Acer Arcade™, featuring Acer CinemaVision™ and Acer ClearVision™ technologies • 40/60/80/100/120 GB or higher hard disk CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes • 44.6 W 4000 mAh Li-ion battery (6-cell) • 2.6-hour battery life • 3-pin 65 W AC - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 39
Acer OrbiCam™ and optional Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone Acer OrbiCam™ integrated 310,000 pixel CMOS camera, featuring: • 225-degree ergonomic rotation • Acer PrimaLite™ technology WLAN: Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology WPAN: Bluetooth - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 40
System compliance Warranty • Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone • 512 MB /1 GB / 2 GB DDR2 533/667 MHz soDIMM module • 9-cell 7200 mAh Li-ion battery pack • 6-cell 4000 mAh Li-ion battery pack • 4-cell 2000 mAh Li-ion battery pack • External USB floppy disk drive • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter • Temperature - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 41
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 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 42
Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Easy-launch buttons There are several , run the Acer Launch Manager. See "Launch Manager" on page 39. Easy-launch button P Default application Acer Empowering Technology (user - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 43
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 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 44
button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. Function Left button (1) Right button (4) Main touchpad (2) finger on the touchpad on the second tap and drag the cursor. Access context menu Click once. Scroll Click and hold to move up/ down/left/ right. - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 45
English 27 Using the keyboard The keyboard 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 - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 46
all windows action. Application This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse key button; it opens the application's context menu. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 47
1. Launches 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. Press - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 48
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 more information. The US dollar sign 1 Open a text editor or word - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 49
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 handle of - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 50
English 32 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 28 for more information on adjusting the speaker volume. - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 51
up front or at the back of the LCD panel. The Acer OrbiCam fully supports the Acer Video Conference technology so you transmit the best video conference quality over an Instant Messenger service. Getting to know your Acer OrbiCam 1 23 # Item 1 Lens 2 Power indicator 3 Rubber grip (selected - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 52
front or at the back of the LCD panel. Launching the Acer OrbiCam To launch the Acer OrbiCam, double-click on the Acer OrbiCam logo in the desktop. OR Click Start > (All) Programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam. The Acer OrbiCam capture window appears. Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings Resolution To change - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 53
English 35 Note: Setting the camera resolution to 640 x 480 or larger does not change the capture window size. Options Click Options to display the Window, Preview, and Folder tabs. Use the options to change the capture window size, preview settings, and the folder for captured photos or videos. - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 54
. You can adjust the Video, Audio, and Zoom/Face tracking options from this window. Capture settings From the Camera Settings window, click the Driver Settings button. The Properties window appears. Device Settings allows you to change the camera brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, sharpness, etc - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 55
in the My Pictures and My Videos folder. Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam The Acer OrbiCam is automatically selected as the capture device of any Instant Messenger (IM) application. To use the Acer OrbiCam as a webcam, open the IM service, then select the video/webcam feature. You can now broadcast - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 56
English 38 Using the system utilities Note: The system 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 - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 57
GridVista is simple to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. 3 Enjoy the convenience of a well-organized desktop. Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of your - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 58
I check for viruses? A Full System Scan scans all files on your computer. To perform a system scan: 1 Start Norton AntiVirus. Double click on the Norton AntiVirus Icon on the desktop or click on the Start menu in the Windows taskbar, highlight Programs, and select Norton AntiVirus. 2 In the Norton - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 59
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 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 - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 60
computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. I want to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the power the computer. If it works, contact your dealer or an authorized service center as drivers (for printing to an infrared printer). • During the POST, press to access the BIOS - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 61
. Refer to the Windows manual. Note: Please note, on first booting your notebook, that back up all data files before using 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 the D2D Recovery - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 62
the same time to enter the recovery process. 3 Refer to the onscreen instructions to perform system recovery. Important! This feature occupies 6 GB in a hidden partition on your hard disk. Requesting service International Travelers Warranty (ITW) Your computer is backed by an International Travelers - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 63
English 45 Acer Arcade Acer Arcade is an integrated player for music, photos, TV, DVD movies and videos. It DVDs or VCDs • Video - watch and/or edit video clips • Album - view photos stored on your hard disk or removable media Note: While watching videos, DVDs or slide shows, your screensaver and - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 64
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 Arcade button again will close Arcade mode. Pushing the - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 65
Toggle between full screen and window view 12 Back Back to previous page 13 Navigation/ OK buttons Navigate between selections and menu items, OK to select quit Acer Arcade; return to Arcade main page 21 Angle Toggle between different viewing angles** 22 Subtitle Open subtitles menu** 23 - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 66
and organized into folders. To browse a folder, click to open it. To go back up to the folder above it, click the Up one level button. If there Note: For more detailed information on the features of Acer Arcade, please refer to the Arcade Help menu. This can be accessed from the Arcade home page by - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 67
to change your original startup settings. Click About Acer Arcade to open a page with version and copyright information. Click Restore Default 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. To - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 68
detail in the Cinema and TV sections of this guide. Virtual keyboard Whenever you are required to enter search cursor keys or keyboard. Background mode With Acer Arcade you can continue listening to music and music will continue playing in a small window located in the bottom left-hand corner of the - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 69
computer came with a DVD drive, you 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. When you insert a disk : • DVD Menu • Subtitles • Language • Snapshot • Angle The disk currently playing will - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 70
English 52 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 Home page to show the Album main page. The content area on the right shows both individual pictures - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 71
Note: The Video feature is designed to play back many different kinds of video formats. Refer to click Stop. Capturing video (TV models only) Acer Arcade allows you to capture and record video folder can be set from the "Settings" menu. Clicking on Advanced and selecting Settings allows you to - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 72
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 and "Repeat All." The "Visualize" option allows you to watch computer-generated visuals while you listen to music. When playing music, the control - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 73
to watch TV from your computer. Click the TV button on . The Program Guide option lets you view program information for all channels. See Program Guide. The Find Program however, and you cannot watch this file in the Recorded TV window.) You can navigate forward and backward within the file to create - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 74
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 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 75
disable the time-shift function. Channel settings If no channel list exists, click Scan Channels. Your computer will scan and list the available TV channels. Click Scan Channels to rescan and replace your existing channel line-up. Recording settings The Recording Quality option allows you to set the - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 76
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 directly from the main menu, or from whichever media mode you may be using. The burn DVD option can be - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 77
display; then press and 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 XP). Or: You can put the computer in Sleep mode by pressing - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 78
entered Hibernation mode and is turned off. If the power indicator is off but the Sleep indicator is on, the computer has entered Sleep mode. In both cases, press and release the power button to turn the computer back on. Note that the computer may enter Hibernation mode after being in Sleep mode - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 79
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 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 80
Prepare the computer as you would normally prepare it 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 - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 81
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 unauthorized use. Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from Hibernation for maximum security. • Password on - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 82
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. • Type the User Password and press to use the computer. If you - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 83
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, read the following section. Fax/data modem Your computer has a built-in V.92 56 Kbps fax/data modem. Warning - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 84
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 bus which allows you to connect USB peripherals - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 85
portable computers, giving you expansion possibilities long afforded by desktop PCs. Popular PC Cards include flash, fax/data modem, wireless LAN 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 Card: 1 - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 86
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 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 87
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. Password To set a password on boot, activate - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 88
DVD movies on your computer. 1 Eject the DVD tray and insert a DVD movie disk; then close the DVD Latin America, Australia, New Zealand Former USSR, parts of Africa, India People's Republic of China online help for more information. Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a tool to - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 89
password This chapter will guide you through each process. Note: This feature is only available on certain models. For systems that do not have a built-in optical disk burner, plug in an external USB or IEEE 1394-compatible optical disk burner before entering Acer eRecovery Management for optical - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 90
and save backup images to hard disk, CD or DVD. 1 Boot to Windows XP 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility. 3 Enter the password to proceed. The default password is six zeros. 4 In the Acer eRecovery Management window, select Recovery settings and click Next. 5 In the - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 91
internally for easy driver and application re-installation. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility. 3 Enter the password to proceed. The default password is six zeros. 4 In the Acer eRecovery Management window, select Recovery actions and click - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 92
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 system crashes, and will not boot to Windows, you can run Acer disk-to-disk recovery to restore the factory - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 93
course of action. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. CMOS checksum error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Disk boot failure Insert a system (bootable) disk into the floppy drive (A:), then press - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 94
76 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 - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 95
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there by the Federal Communications Commission, to operate this computer. Operation conditions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 96
Canada. Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby, Acer, declares that this notebook PC series is in Notice for USA This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. Located network, the telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily. If possible, they will notify you - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 97
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 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 98
period for any single manual call initiation, and always continue to support pulse dialing. problems occur, the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service . 8 This equipment may not provide for the effective hand-over of a call to another device connected to the same line. 9 Under power - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 99
English English 81 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 limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 100
standards of any country or region in which it 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) R&TTE - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 101
English English 83 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 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 102
requirement The radiated output power of the wireless LAN Mini PCI Card and Bluetooth card is far below the safety instructions on wireless option devices that are included in the user's manual of each wireless LAN Mini PCI Card built in to the screen section and all persons. Note: The Acer wireless - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 103
selected automatically or manually (by users potential 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 band To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 104
Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to ZR3 Machine type: Aspire 5050/3050 SKU number: Aspire 505xx/305xx ("x" = 0 - 9, a - z, or A - Z) Name of responsible party: Acer America Corporation Address of - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 105
Lai Tel: 886-2-8691-3089 Fax: 886-2-8691-3000 E-mail: [email protected] Hereby declare that: Product: Personal Computer Trade Name: Acer Model Number: ZR3 Machine Type: Aspire 5050/3050 SKU Number: Aspire 505xx/305xx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Is compliant with the essential requirements and - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 106
BM7) Pixel fault class 500 mm 0.0° 90.0° Class IV 85.0° • Illuminance level: [250 + (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 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 107
caring for xiii audio troubleshooting 42 B battery pack caring for xiv BIOS utility 37, 68 brightness hotkeys 29 C caps lock 27 on indicator 23 care AC adapter xiii battery pack xiv computer xiii CD-ROM ejecting manually 42 troubleshooting 42 cleaning computer xiv computer caring for xiii cleaning - Acer 5050 5954 | Aspire 5050 / 3050 User's Guide - EN - Page 108
42 problems 41 CD-ROM 42 display 41 keyboard 42 printer 42 startup 41 troubleshooting 75 Q questions setting location for modem use 43 S safety CD or DVD 81 modem notices 78 scroll lock 27 security keylock 31, 63 passwords 63 speakers hotkey 29 troubleshooting 42 support information 44
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Aspire 5050/3050 Series
User's Guide