Acer ASPIRE 3810TZ, ASPIRE 3410, ASPIRE 3810TG, ASPIRE 3810T, ASPIRE 3810TZG User Manual

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Aspire 3810T/3810TZ/3410T
Series
Quick Guide
Copyright © 2009. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved.
Aspire 3810T/3810TZ/3410T Series Quick Guide Original Issue: 04/2009
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Aspire 3810T/3810TZ/3410T Series Notebook PC
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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 computer.
The Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in the Aspire product series. It covers basic topics such as using the keyboard and audio, etc. Please understand that due to its nature, the Generic User Guide as well as the AcerSystem User Guide mentioned below will occasionally refer to functions or features which are only contained in certain models of the series, but not necessarily in the model you purchased. Such instances are marked in the text with language such as "only for certain models".
The Quick Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of your new computer. For more on how your computer can help you to be more productive, please refer to the AcerSystem User Guide. This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. In addition it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for your notebook. It is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your notebook. Follow these steps to access it:
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1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem.
2 Click on AcerSystem User Guide.
Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. If Adobe Reader is not installed on your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User 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.
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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.

Top view

# Icon Item Description
1 Acer Crystal Eye
webcam
2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.
Web camera for video communication.
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# Icon Item Description
3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD),
displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models).
4 Power button /
indicator
5 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which
7 Click buttons (left
and right)
8 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands
9 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.
Turns the computer on and off. / Indicates the computer's power status.
functions like a computer mouse.
The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons.
when you use the computer.
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10 Communication
key
Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for
Acer PowerSmart key
HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is
11 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo
Enables / disables the WLAN / 3G function.
three-step data backup.
Puts your computer into power-saving mode.
active.
audio output.

Hotkeys

The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output.
To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
Hotkey Icon Function Description
<Fn> + <F2> System property Starts System Property for displaying
<Fn> + <F3> Bluetooth Enables/disables the Bluetooth function.
<Fn> + <F4> Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
system information.
(only for certain models)
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Hotkey Icon Function Description
<Fn> + <F5> Display toggle Switches display output between the
<Fn> + <F6> Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to
<Fn> + <F8> Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.
display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both.
save power. Press any key to return.
<Fn> + < >
<Fn> + < >
<Fn> + < >
<Fn> + < >
Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.
Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness.
Volume up Increases the sound volume.
Volume down Decreases the sound volume.

Closed front view

# Icon Item Description
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Battery
Indicates the computer's battery status.
1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging.
2. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode.
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Rear view

# Icon Item Description
1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery
pack.

Left view

# Icon Item Description
1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.
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2 External display
(VGA) port
3 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even
4 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB
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Microphone-in jack
Headphones/speaker/ line-out jack with S/PDIF support
Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).
after prolonged use.
mouse, USB camera).
Accepts inputs from external microphones.
Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones).
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Right view

# Icon Item Description
1 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD),
MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD).
Note: Push to remove/install the card. Only one card can operate at any given time.
2 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices
(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
3 HDMI HDMI port Supports high definition digital video
connections.
4 Ethernet (RJ-45)
port
Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000­based network.
5 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible
computer security lock.
Note: Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock. Some keyless models are also available.
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Base view

# Icon Item Description
1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.
2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.
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3 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory.
4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk
(secured with screws).
5 Ventilation slots and
cooling fan
6 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal.
Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
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Specifications

Operating system
Platform
System memory
Display
Graphics
Communication
Genuine Windows Vista
Intel
®
Centrino® 2 mobile processor technology,
featuring:
Intel
Intel
®
Core™2 Duo processor*
®
Core™2 Solo processor*
Mobile Intel
Intel
Intel
Intel
Intel
Mobile Intel
Acer InviLink
®
Wireless WiFi Link 5100*
®
Wireless WiFi Link 5150*
®
Pentium® mobile processor*
®
Celeron® mobile processor*
®
GS45 Express Chipset
Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N*
®
®
GS45 Express Chipset
Dual-Channel SDRAM support
Up to 2 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable
to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules*
Up to 4 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable
to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules*
16:9 aspect ratio
13.3" HD 1366 x 768
Mobile Intel
®
GS45 Express Chipset
Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam
Wi-Fi/WiMAX: Intel
®
Wireless WiFi Link 5150*
WWAN:
UMTS/HSPA at 900 MHz/2100 MHz and quad-
band GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)*
UMTS/HSPA at 850 MHz/900 MHz/1900 MHz/
2100 MHz and quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)*
WLAN:
Intel
Acer InviLink
WPAN: Bluetooth
®
Wireless WiFi Link 5100*
Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N*
®
2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)*
LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready
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Audio
Storage subsystem
Privacy control
Dimensions and weight
Power subsystem
Special keys and controls
I/O interface
Environment
High-definition audio support
S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for
digital speakers
MS-Sound compatible
Built-in microphone
2.5" hard disk drive* / solid state drive*
5-in-1 card reader
BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords
Kensington lock slot
322 (W) x 228 (D) x 23.4/28.9 (H) mm
1.6 kg (3.5lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack
ACPI 3.0
62.16 W 5600 mAh
3-pin 65 W AC adapter
ENERGY STAR
®
*
86-/87-/91-key keyboard
Touchpad pointing device
5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD)
USB 2.0 port
HDMI
port with HDCP support
External display (VGA) port
Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF
support
Microphone-in jack
Ethernet (RJ-45) port
DC-in jack for AC adapter
Temperature:
Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C
Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C
Humidity (non-condensing):
Operating: 20% to 80%
Non-operating: 20% to 80%
Note: * Only for certain models
Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.
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