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- Acer Aspire 5910G | User Manual - Page 1
Aspire 5910G Series User's Guide - Acer Aspire 5910G | User Manual - Page 2
or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. Aspire 5910G Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. Other companies' product names or trademarks are - Acer Aspire 5910G | User Manual - Page 3
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 - Acer Aspire 5910G | User Manual - Page 4
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 - Acer Aspire 5910G | User Manual - Page 5
servicing Do not attempt to service instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. Guidelines for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery - Acer Aspire 5910G | User Manual - Page 6
battery. Use only Acer approved batteries, and recharge your battery only with Acer approved chargers designated for this device. Use the battery all signs and instructions. Potentially explosive atmospheres death. Switch off the notebook near gas pumps at service stations. Observe restrictions on - Acer Aspire 5910G | User Manual - Page 7
use and/or before servicing. • To avoid laptop under the following conditions. These devices may include, but are not limited to: wireless lan (WLAN), Bluetooth that the above separation distance instructions are followed until the aid. Do not place credit cards or other magnetic storage media near - Acer Aspire 5910G | User Manual - Page 8
with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Potentially explosive atmospheres include areas where you would normally off the device at refueling points such as near gas pumps at service stations. Observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots - Acer Aspire 5910G | User Manual - Page 9
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. - Acer Aspire 5910G | User Manual - Page 10
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 5910G | User Manual - Page 11
the display brightness and/or contrast to a comfortable level for 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 - Acer Aspire 5910G | User Manual - Page 12
breaks regularly, and do some stretching exercises. Note: For more information, please refer to "Regulations and safety notices" on page 67 in the AcerSystem User's Guide. - Acer Aspire 5910G | User Manual - Page 13
xiii First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs. Your guides To help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the Just for Starters... poster helps you get started with setting up your - Acer Aspire 5910G | User Manual - Page 14
xiv To turn the power off, do any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start then click on Shut Down. • Use the power button You can also put the computer in sleep mode by pressing - Acer Aspire 5910G | User Manual - Page 15
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 5910G | User Manual - Page 16
7 Acer eDataSecurity Management 8 Acer eLock Management 9 Acer eRecovery Management 11 Acer eSettings Management 13 Windows Mobility Center 14 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Front view 15 Closed front view 17 Left view 18 Right view 19 Rear view 19 Base view 20 Specifications - Acer Aspire 5910G | User Manual - Page 17
sound 35 Set playback as digital output 35 Using the system utilities 37 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 37 Launch Manager 38 Norton Internet Security 39 Frequently asked questions 40 Requesting service 43 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 43 Before you call 43 - Acer Aspire 5910G | User Manual - Page 18
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content is for general reference only. Actual product specifications may vary. • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer eAudio Management allows you to easily control the enhanced - Acer Aspire 5910G | User Manual - Page 20
Technology program group in Start menu. You can also set Acer eNet Management to start automatically when you boot up your PC. Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for a new location, while offering you the option to manually adjust the settings to match your needs. - Acer Aspire 5910G | User Manual - Page 21
Empowering Technology 3 Acer eNet Management can save network settings for a location to a profile, and automatically switch to the AP details, etc.), as well as default printer settings. Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information. - Acer Aspire 5910G | User Manual - Page 22
Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select "Acer ePower Management". Using power plans Acer adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking the appropriate tabs. You can open Windows power options by - Acer Aspire 5910G | User Manual - 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 5910G | User Manual - Page 24
Empowering Technology 6 Acer eAudio Management Acer eAudio Management allows you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of Dolby® Home Theater™ on your system. Select "Movie" or "Game" mode to experience - Acer Aspire 5910G | User Manual - Page 25
supports it, your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display is connected to the system. For projectors and external devices that are not auto-detected, launch Acer an external resolution that is not supported by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your display settings - Acer Aspire 5910G | User Manual - Page 26
by unauthorized persons. It is conveniently integrated 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 - Acer Aspire 5910G | User Manual - Page 27
USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives, and any other removable storage devices devices. • Floppy Drive Devices - 3.5-inch floppy drives only. To use Acer eLock Management, the Empowering Technology password must be set first. Once set, you - Acer Aspire 5910G | User Manual - Page 28
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image to optical disc, and restore from previously created backups or reinstall 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 - Acer Aspire 5910G | User Manual - Page 30
Empowering Technology 12 For more information, please refer to "Acer eRecovery Management" on page 75 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 5910G | User Manual - Page 31
13 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 specifications. • Lets - Acer Aspire 5910G | User Manual - Page 32
orientation and synchronization status. Windows Mobility Center also includes 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 - Acer Aspire 5910G | User Manual - Page 33
English 15 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us show you around your new Acer notebook. Front view # ICON Item Description 1 Acer PureZone Internal microphones for sound recording. 2 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for - Acer Aspire 5910G | User Manual - Page 34
Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 8 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. 9 Touchpad Media buttons For use with Acer Arcade and other media playing programs. 13 Empowering key Lanuch Acer Empowering Technology 14 Status indicators - Acer Aspire 5910G | User Manual - Page 35
speaker/ Connects to audio line-out devices line-out jack with (e.g., speakers, headphones). S/PDIF support 4 Unlimited volume Adjust the volume of the audio-out. control wheel 5 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS - Acer Aspire 5910G | User Manual - Page 36
18 Left view English # Icon 1 2 3 DVI-D 4 5 6 7 8 Item Kensington lock slot Ethernet (RJ-45) port DVI-D port External display (VGA) port S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port 2 USB 2.0 ports 4-pin IEEE 1394 port ExpressCard/54 slot Description Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. - Acer Aspire 5910G | User Manual - Page 37
19 Right view English # Item Description 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs (slot-load or tray-load depending on model). 2 Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is indicator active. 3 Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the drive. - Acer Aspire 5910G | User Manual - Page 38
20 Base view English # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 5 Sub woofer 6 Hard disk bay - Acer Aspire 5910G | User Manual - Page 39
to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) Display 15.4" WXGA high-brightness (220-nits) Acer CrystalBrite™ TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ 8 ms response time Graphics • ATI Mobility™ Radeon® HD 2300 with up - Acer Aspire 5910G | User Manual - Page 40
• 5-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick® (MS), Memory Stick PRO™ (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card™ (xD) • 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) • LAN: - Acer Aspire 5910G | User Manual - Page 41
function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support, independent US and Euro dollar sign keys Empowering Key Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade™ Acer MediaTouch keys: play/pause, stop, previous - Acer Aspire 5910G | User Manual - Page 42
battery pack • 3-pin 90 W AC adapter • External USB floppy disk drive • Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eNet, ePower, eAudio , ePresentation, eDataSecurity, eLock, eRecovery, eSettings Management) • Acer Arcade™ • Acer (ITW) Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The - Acer Aspire 5910G | User Manual - Page 43
The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up. Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Lights up when Num - Acer Aspire 5910G | User Manual - Page 44
application buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: Empowering Key, WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, and Acer Arcade. Press to run the Acer Empowering Technology. Please see "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to email and - Acer Aspire 5910G | User Manual - Page 45
means 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. - Acer Aspire 5910G | User Manual - Page 46
button to scroll up or down and move left or right a page. This button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. Function Left button (1) Right button (4) Main touchpad (2) Center button (3) Execute Quickly click twice. Tap twice (at the same speed as double - Acer Aspire 5910G | User Manual - Page 47
English 29 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 Aspire 5910G | User Manual - Page 48
perform Windows-specific functions. Key Windows key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Application key Note: Depending on your edition of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as - Acer Aspire 5910G | User Manual - Page 49
screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hotkeys, press Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. See "Acer - Acer Aspire 5910G | User Manual - Page 50
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 Aspire 5910G | User Manual - Page 51
a paper 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 - Acer Aspire 5910G | User Manual - Page 52
with 32-bit Intel High-Definition audio, and Dolby® certified surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers and one subwoofer supporting low-frequency effects enhancement. Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the computer is as easy as scrolling unlimited volume control wheel on - Acer Aspire 5910G | User Manual - Page 53
English 35 Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/ multi-channel sound Your Acer notebook comes with the Dolby® Home Theater audio enhancement featuring Dolby® PRO LOGIC II, Dolby® Digital Live, Dolby Playback Devices by right-clicking the Volume Mixer icon in the sysetm tray of your Windows system. - Acer Aspire 5910G | User Manual - Page 54
Digital Output and click Set Default to set the digital output. For enjoying movies, games and music in a realistic, multi-channel audio environment, please see "Acer eAudio Management" on page 6. - Acer Aspire 5910G | User Manual - Page 55
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 the process. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same - Acer Aspire 5910G | User Manual - Page 56
English 38 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 second monitor is set - Acer Aspire 5910G | User Manual - Page 57
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 5910G | User Manual - Page 58
you are using on the battery, it may be low and unable to power the computer. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that 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 - Acer Aspire 5910G | User Manual - Page 59
on the computer. If it works, contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose. The printer does not setting up your location. Refer to the Windows manual. Note: Please note, on first booting your notebook, that you can skip the Internet Connection - Acer Aspire 5910G | User Manual - Page 60
is installed when you purchase your notebook. Follow the steps below to BIOS utility, press during POST. To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is showing, press + at the same time to enter the recovery process. 3 Refer to the onscreen instructions - Acer Aspire 5910G | User Manual - Page 61
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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Aspire 5910G Series
User's Guide