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Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 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 No part of - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 3
cords from the power supplies. CAUTION for Accessibility Be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is easily accessible and located the slot. CAUTION for Listening To protect your hearing, follow these instructions. • Increase the volume gradually until you can hear clearly and - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 4
parts battery pack. Using electrical power • This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company. • Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 5
been damaged • the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service • the product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 6
small parts. Keep them out of the reach of small children. Operating environment Warning! For safety reasons, turn off all wireless or radio transmitting devices when using your laptop under the following conditions. These devices may include, but are not limited to: wireless lan (WLAN), Bluetooth - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 7
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 - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 8
out through your mobile phone or other telephone call system. Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 9
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. Users are also at - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 10
contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress 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 - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 11
breaks regularly, and do some stretching exercises. Note: For more information, please refer to "Regulations and safety notices" on page 92 in the AcerSystem User's Guide. - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 12
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 - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 13
off, do any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start then click on Shut Down. the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it. Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from foot traffic. • When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself but - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 14
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 - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 15
servicing xiv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer ePresentation Management 6 Acer eDataSecurity Management 7 Acer eLock Management 8 Acer eRecovery Management 10 Acer eSettings Management 12 Windows - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 16
Audio 39 Adjusting the volume 39 Using the system utilities 40 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 40 Launch Manager 41 Norton Internet Security 42 Frequently asked questions 43 Requesting service 46 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 46 Before you call 46 Battery pack - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 17
Make DVDs 64 Authoring CD/DVDs 64 Acer Arcade Deluxe (for selected models) 65 65 Remote control 66 Remote functions 67 Starting Acer Arcade Deluxe 68 VideoMagician 68 TV Joy (selected models only) 68 SportsCap (selected models only) 68 DV Wizard 69 DVDivine 69 Taking your - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 18
BIOS utility 85 Boot sequence 85 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 85 Password 85 Using software 86 Playing DVD movies 86 Power management 87 Acer eRecovery Management 88 Create backup 88 Burn backup disc 89 Restore and recovery 89 Troubleshooting 90 Troubleshooting tips 90 - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 19
with passwords and encryption. • Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media. • Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. Note: Models shipped with Windows Vista™ Starter Edition only support Acer eRecovery Management. • Acer eSettings - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 20
eNet Management helps you quickly connect to both wired and wireless networks in a variety of locations. To access this utility, select "Acer eNet Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar or run the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu. You can also set - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 21
3 Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information. Empowering Technology - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 22
restore power plans, as described below. View and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking the appropriate tabs. You can open Windows plan on. 4 If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you CPU speed. You can also turn on/off system components to extend battery - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 23
first. 1 Select the power plan you wish to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to the panel in the upper half of the window. Click the sleep and hibernate modes. to view estimated - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 24
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 - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 25
with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you for a supervisor password and default encryption password. This password - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 26
drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives drive devices. • Floppy Drive Devices - 3.5-inch floppy drives only. To use Acer eLock Management, the Empowering Technology password password, there is no method to reset it except by reformatting - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 27
Empowering Technology 9 - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 28
applications and drivers. By default, user-created backups are stored to the D:\ drive. Acer eRecovery Management provides you with: • Password protection (Empowering Technology password) • Full and incremental backups to hard disk or optical disc • Creation of backups: • Factory default image - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 29
Empowering Technology 11 For more information, please refer to "Acer eRecovery Management" on page 88 in the AcerSystem User's Guide. Note: If your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Management's "System backup to optical disc" feature to burn a backup - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 30
Empowering Technology 12 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications, set BIOS passwords and modify boot options. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation. • Prints and saves hardware - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 31
Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on or off, and a shortcut to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. To launch Windows Mobility Center: • Use the shortcut key < > + • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 32
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for Starters... poster, let us show you around your new Acer notebook. Front view # Item Description 1 Built-in camera 1.3 megapixel or 310,000 pixel web camera for video communication (for selected models). 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 34
scroll button. Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. Internal microphone for sound recording. For use with Acer Arcade and other speakers deliver stereo audio output. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Enables/ - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 35
communication button/indicator 5 Power indicator Description Enables/disables the wireless function. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Indicates the computer's power status. 6 Battery indicator Indicates the computer's batttery status. 7 CIR receiver Receives signals - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 36
port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100- or 10/100/ 1000 based network (for selected models). Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer and IR-aware computer) (for selected models). 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), MultiMediaCard - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 37
# Item Description 1 Slot-load optical Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs drive (slot-load or tray-load depending on model). 2 Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is active. indicator 3 Slot-load optical Ejects the optical disk from the drive. drive eject button - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 38
or camcorder (for selected models). 4 AV-in port Accepts input signals from audio/video (AV) devices (for selected models). 5 DC-in jack Connects to an (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 8 DVI-D port Supports digital video connections (for selected models). 9 Ventilation slots - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 39
English # Item 1 Battery lock 2 Battery bay 3 Hard disk bay 4 Memory compartment 5 Ventilation slots and cooling fan Description Locks the battery in position. Houses the computer's battery pack. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Houses the computer's main memory. Enable the - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 40
Windows Vista™ Home Basic • Windows Vista™ Home Premium • Windows Vista™ Ultimate • Windows Vista™ Starter Edition Aspire Intel® 943/945GML Express chipset • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology Aspire 3690 Series • Intel® Celeron® M - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 41
DDR2 533/667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) Aspire 3690 Series • Up to 512 MB of DDR2 533 MHz memory, upgradeable to 2 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) • 60/80/100/120 GB or higher hard disk drive • Optical drive options: • DVD-Super - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 42
supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ • NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 7600/7600SE with 128/256MB of external GDDR2 VRAM, supporting 950, up to 224 MB of shared system memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 (for Aspire 5610Z/3690 Series) • Dual independent display • 16.7 - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 43
to convert port from PAL/SECAM to NTSC • Mini DIN cable: RCA jack and S-video port for audio/video input Acer DVB-T antenna (UHF/VHF reception) supports Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology • TV key • Volume Up/Down keys • Play/Pause button • Stop button • Forward/Next button • Backward/Previous - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 44
Management • Acer ePresentation Management • Acer eDataSecurity Management • Acer eLock Management • Acer eRecovery Management • Acer eSettings Management Note: Models shipped with Windows Vista™ Starter Edition only support Acer eRecovery Management. • Acer GridVista™* • Acer Arcade™* • Acer Arcade - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 45
/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology (for Aspire 5610Z/3690 Series) WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) Modem: 56K ITU V.92 with PTT approval; Wake-on-Ring ready LAN: 10/100 Mbps Fast or 10/100/1000 Mbps gigabit Ethernet (for selected models); Wake-on - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 46
(for selected models) • S-video-in (NTSC/PAL) port (for selected models) • Headphones/speaker/line-out port with S/PDIF support (for selected models) • Microphone-in jack • Line-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • Modem (RJ-11) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 47
Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Caps Lock Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. 3G Indicates the status of 3G communication (for selected models). Wireless LAN Indicates - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 48
" 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 41. Easy-launch button P Web browser Mail Default application - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 49
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: • button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 50
not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled on your touchpad. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 51
numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock keys an external keypad. When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 52
+ : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Access Center < > + : Open Windows Mobility Center < > + : Display the System Properties dialog box < > + : Restore minimized windows to the desktop < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 53
combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Note: On models shipped with Windows Vista™ Starter Edition, Fn-F2 launches - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 54
36 English Hotkey Icon + + + + Function Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Volume up Description Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return. Turns the internal touchpad on and off. Turns the speakers on and off - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 55
English 37 Special keys You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the 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 - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 56
English 38 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) disk Press the drive eject button to eject the optical disk when the computer is on. Note: Slot-load or tray-load depending on model. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for a security lock. Wrap - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 57
English 39 Audio The computer comes with 32-bit Intel 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 35 for more information on adjusting the speaker volume. - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 58
™ Starter Edition do not support Acer GridVista. To enable the dual display feature of your notebook, first ensure that a second display is connected, then, open the Display Settings properties box using the Control Panel or by right-clicking the Windows desktop and selecting Personalize. Select - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 59
41 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 set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. "Easy-launch buttons" on page 30 for the location of the easylaunch buttons. You can - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 60
secure. How do I check for viruses? 1 Double-click the Norton Internet Security icon on the Windows desktop. 2 Select Tasks & Scans. 3 Select Run Scan to scan your system. 4 When the scan is complete, review the results of the scan. Note: For optimal security, run a Full System Scan when scanning - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 61
. Each computer display has a different native resolution depending on the screen. If you set the resolution lower than this native resoution, the screen expands to fill the computer display. Right-click on your Windows desktop and select Properties to bring up the "Display Properties" dialog box - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 62
audio is heard from the computer. Check the following: • The volume may be muted. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the taskbar. If it is crossed-out, click on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be too low. In Windows optical drive is a slot-load - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 63
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 setting in Main is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. The system will reboot. Note: To - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 64
. 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 10 GB in a hidden partition on your hard disk. Requesting service International Travelers Warranty - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 65
the following characteristics: • Employs current battery technology standards. • Delivers a battery-low warning. The battery is recharged whenever you connect the computer to the AC adapter. Your computer supports charge-in-use, enabling you to recharge the battery while you continue to operate the - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 66
packs to temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above 45°C (113°F). Extreme temperatures may adversely affect the battery pack. By following the battery conditioning process you condition your battery to accept the maximum possible charge. Failure to follow this procedure will prevent you from obtaining - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 67
next day with a fully charged battery. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Rest the cursor over the battery/power icon on the taskbar to see the battery's present charge level. Optimising battery life Optimizing battery life helps you get the most - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 68
-low warning When using battery power pay attention to the Windows power meter. Warning: Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible after the battery-low warning appears. Data will be lost if the battery to become fully depleted and the computer shuts down. When the battery-low warning appears, the - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 69
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 /or edit video clips • Album - view photos stored on your hard disk or removable media Note: While watching videos, DVDs or slide shows, - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 70
the Acer Arcade software. The table below explains the functions for this controller. Warning! The Arcade and Power buttons have different functions depending on the current mode. See below for details. Button functions may change depending on your power option settings. To access Arcade in Windows - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 71
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 TV/Video screen 27 Info/EPG Show DVD or TV listings information 28 Last Ch Return to previous channel 29 Channel Change channels up - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 72
or DVD drive, all drives will be screen. "Color profile" allows you to choose between "Original" or "ClearVision™." • Acer ClearVision™ is a video enhancement technology that detects video content and dynamically adjusts the brightness/contrast/saturation levels so that you do not need to change - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 73
to change your original startup settings. Click About Acer Arcade to open a page with version and copyright information. Click 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, two - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 74
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 stop button - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 75
main menu, and then click on Cinema. This allows you to change "Video" and "Language"settings. The "Settings" control the audio and subtitle output of DVDs. "Subtitles" selects the default subtitle language for DVDs when available. The factory setting is "Off." "Closed Captions" turns on the closed - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 76
English 58 Album Acer Arcade lets you view digital photos individually or as a slide show, from any available drive on your 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 clicking - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 77
. 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 - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 78
music from an audio CD, after you have inserted the CD, click Rip CD. In the page that opens, select the songs you would like to rip (or click Select or Clear All), then click Start Ripping. The progress of the ripping operation will be displayed on screen. You can change the file - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 79
screen. Press Escape at any time to return to Arcade. When you watch TV, additional buttons appear on the playback controls Guide option lets you view program information for all channels. See Program Guide the Recorded TV window.) You can navigate Note: One of your local drives must contain at least 2 - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 80
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 on this To change the order in which schedules are displayed, click Sort by Channel or Sort by Date. Program guide Click the Program Guide button - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 81
cable provider is located. You can also recorded TV. Guide settings Click on Restore Default Settings to return your settings to their default values. Using TeleText functions For regions with the TeleText service, TeleText can be activated by using the onscreen controller or the remote control - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 82
is available when TeleText is running. Make DVDs Acer Arcade provides an easy and complete solution for recording data, audio, photos or videos. You can burn and friends and family for playback on most DVD players. You can even add customized theme menus and menu music. It is also possible to burn - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 83
Arcade Deluxe (for selected models) Note: Acer Arcade Deluxe is available for systems with Windows Media Center. Acer Arcade Deluxe extends the capabilities of your Windows Media Centerequipped system with a set of Acer utilities designed to make it easy to manage your multimedia files, create your - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 84
English 66 Remote control If your Aspire is bundled with a TV-tuner card, a remote control is included for use with the Arcade Deluxe software. The table below explains the functions for this controller. 16 1 17 2 18 3 19 4 20 5 6 21 7 8 9 22 10 11 23 12 13 24 14 15 25 - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 85
TV Display Recorded TV page 7 Guide Display the Guide 8 Navigation/ Navigate and confirm selections OK buttons 9 Mute Toggle audio on/off 10 Back Move Information Provide information for current selection 23 Channel + / - Change the current channel 24 0-9 buttons Enter TV channel or other - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 86
Acer Arcade Deluxe utilities outside of Windows Media Center, double-click the Acer Arcade Deluxe icon from the Windows desktop. Note: For detailed information about specific Acer channel viewed will be displayed full screen. SportsCap (selected models only) modules installed on your computer. - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 87
DV Wizard provides real-time preview and capture from DV camcorders and webcams to your computer's hard drive or directly burned to DVD. DV Wizard also supports the capture of High Definition video to your computer's hard disk in the DVD format. Attach your DV camcorder or web cam to your computer - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 88
accessories: 1 Save any open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from 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, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 89
outlet, reduce the drain on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep from the drive(s). Failure to remove the media can damage the drive head. screen. What to take with you Unless you have some items at home, take the following items with you: • AC adapter and power cord • The printed User's Guide - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 90
inspect the screen for condensation before turning on the computer. If the temperature change is greater periods of time, you might also want to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse. Traveling with the battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 91
. What to bring with you Bring the following items with you: • AC adapter • Power cords that are appropriate for the country to which you are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer • Proof of purchase, in case you need to - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 92
hardware and software locks - a security notch and passwords. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with 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 85. • User Password - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 93
75 Entering passwords When a password is set, a 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 - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 94
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, read the following section. Fax/data modem Your computer has a built-in - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 95
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. Fast Infrared (FIR) The computer's Fast Infrared (FIR) port allows you to do wireless data transfer with other IR-aware computers and - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 96
English 78 Universal Serial Bus (USB) The USB 2.0 port is a high-speed serial bus which allows you to connect USB peripherals without taking up precious system resources. IEEE 1394 port The computer's IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394compatible device like a video camera or - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 97
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 card, and - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 98
support a vast number of expansion options, including flash memory card adapters, TV-tuners, Bluetooth connectivity and IEEE 1394B adapters. ExpressCards support functions. Not all ExpressCard slots will support both types. Please refer to your card's manual for details on how to install and - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 99
, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. Then turn the computer over to access its base. 2 Remove the screws from the memory cover; then lift up and remove the memory cover. 3 (a) Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot, then (b) gently press it down until - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 100
your TV and AV-in cables Follow the instructions below to set up the TV function of your Acer notebook. PAL/SECAM and NTSC systems 1 correct cable system for your region before attempting to connect the antenna cable. Acer DVB-T digital antenna To connect the antenna: Plug the antenna cable into the - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 101
as shown below. 4 Extend the antenna to improve the quality of the reception. Note: The antenna is only compatible with DVB-T digital TV systems. A magnet located on the base of the antenna unit also allows you to fix it firmly onto a metal surface for better stability and reception. Warning! Do not - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 102
English S RWY S RWY S RWY Audio Video RL 84 AV-in cable The AV-in cable can be cable into the AV-input port of your notebook. 2 Connect the other ends to the S-video or composite audio/video jacks on your VHS player, camcorder or other compatible device. Notebook AV-in AV-in Camcorder VHS Note: - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 103
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 Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 104
drive module is installed in the optical drive code set will remain permanent. Recovering your hard disk does not reset the number of times the region code parts of Africa, India People's Republic of China Note: To change the region code, insert a DVD movie of a different region into the DVD drive - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 105
of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory. If no activity is detected for a supports the advanced configuration and power interface (ACPI), which allows for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time. Windows - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 106
system configuration to hard disk, CD or DVD. You can also backup/restore the factory default image, and reinstall applications and drivers. Acer eRecovery Management consists of the following functions: 1 Create backup 2 Burn backup disc 3 Restore and recovery This chapter will guide you through - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 107
and recovery page by selecting the Restore button. 3 Select the backup point you would like to restore from. You can also choose to recover the system from a factory default image, recover from a previously created CD/DVD or reinstall applications and drivers. 4 Follow the instructions on screen to - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 108
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 to reboot - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 109
91 If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility. English English - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 110
limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications to radio and TV reception. Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 111
acer.com/products/notebook/reg-nb/index.htm for complete documents.) Compliant with Russian regulatory certification Modem notices Notice for USA This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. Located the telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily. If possible, they will - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 112
in 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 - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 113
within any 30 minute period for any single manual call initiation, and b The equipment shall go guarantee that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of pulse dialing . Should such problems occur, the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service. 8 This equipment - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 114
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 CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 115
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 Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 116
English 98 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 Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 117
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 ensure - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 118
, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. b Operation in 2.4 GHz band To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and installation outdoors is subject to licensing. c Operation in 5 GHz band • The device - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 119
Comission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject BL50 Machine type: Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 SKU number: Aspire 568xxx/565 xxx/563xxx/561xxx/ 561xZxxx/369xxx ("x" = 0 - 9, a - z, or A - Z) Name of responsible party: Acer - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 120
: 886-2-8691-3089 Fax: 886-2-8691-3000 E-mail: [email protected] Hereby declare that: Product: Personal Computer Trade Name: Acer Model Number: BL50 Machine Type: Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 SKU Number: Aspire 568xxx/565 xxx/563xxx/561xxx/561xZxxx/369xxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Is - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 121
angle Design azimuth angle Viewing direction range class Screen tilt angle Design screen illuminance Reflection class of LCD panel (positive and (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 Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 122
time 47 BIOS utility 85 brightness hotkeys 36 C caps lock 33 on indicator 29 care AC adapter xiii battery pack xiv computer xiii CD-ROM ejecting manually 44 troubleshooting 44 charging embedded numeric keypad 33 hotkeys 35 lock keys 33 troubleshooting 44 Windows keys 34 L left view 16 M media access - Acer Aspire 5650 | Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 User's Guide - Page 123
76 printer troubleshooting 44 problems 43 CD-ROM 44 display 43 keyboard 44 printer 44 startup 43 troubleshooting 90 Q questions setting location for modem use 45 S safety CD or DVD 96 modem notices 93 scroll lock 33 security keylock 38, 74 passwords 74 speakers hotkey 36 troubleshooting 44 support
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