Acer Aspire 3003, Aspire 3000, Aspire 3002, Aspire 3004, Aspire 3005 User Manual

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Aspire 3000/5000 Series

User's Guide

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Aspire 3000/5000 Series User's Guide Original Issue: March 2005

Aspire 3000/5000 Series Notebook Computer

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First things first

We would like to thank you for making the Aspire series of notebook computers your choice for your mobile computing needs.

Your guides

To help you use your Aspire, we have designed a set of guides:

Basic care and tips for using your computer

Turning your computer on and off

To turn on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen beside the launch keys. See "Front view" on page 1 for the location of the power button.

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

First off, the Just for starters... poster helps you get started with setting up your computer.

The printed User's 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's 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:

1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on AcerSystem User's Guide.

Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. If Adobe Acrobat Reader is not installed on your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Acrobat Reader setup program first. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. For instructions on how to use Adobe Acrobat Reader, access the Help and Support menu.

Note: You can also use the power button to perform power management functions. See "Moving around" on page 43 of the AcerSystem User's Guide.

• Use the customized functions for power management

You can also shut down the computer by closing the display cover, or by pressing the sleep hot key <Fn> + <F4>. See "Moving around" on page 43 of the AcerSystem User's Guide.

Note: If you cannot power off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to shut down the computer. If you turn off the computer and want to turn it on again, wait at least two seconds before powering up.

Taking care of your computer

Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it.

• Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Do not place it near sources

of heat, such as a radiator.

• Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0 ºC (32 ºF) or above

50 ºC (122 ºF).

• Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields.

• Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture.

• Do not spill water or any liquid on the computer.

• Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration.

• Do not expose the computer to dust and dirt.

• Never place objects on top of the computer.

• Do not slam the computer display when you close it.

• Never place the computer on uneven surfaces.

Taking care of your AC adaptor

Here are some ways to take care of your AC adaptor:

• Do not connect the adaptor to any other device.

• Do not step on 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 pull

on the plug.

• The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed

the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension cord. Also, the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating.

Taking care of your battery pack

Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack:

• Use only batteries of the 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 at

all possible.

Cleaning and servicing

When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1 Power off the computer and remove the battery pack.

2 Disconnect the AC adaptor. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

If either of the following occurs:

• the computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged.

• the computer does not operate normally.

Please refer to "Frequently asked questions" on page 23.

Caution

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission, to operate this computer.

Operation conditions

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Users are requested to follow the RF safety instructions on wireless option devices that are included in the user's manual of each RF option device.

An improper installation or unauthorized use may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Also any tampering of the internal antenna will void the FCC certification and your warranty.

To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and installation outdoors is subject to licensing.

For more information about our products, services, and support information, please visit our website: http://global.acer.com

First things first iii

Your guides iii Basic care and tips for using your computer iii

Turning your computer on and off iii Taking care of your computer iv Taking care of your AC adaptor iv Taking care of your battery pack v Cleaning and servicing v

An Aspire tour 1

Front view 1 Closed front view 2 Left view 3 Right view 3 Rear view 4

Base view 5 Specifications 6 Indicators 9 Launch keys 10 Touchpad 11

Touchpad basics 11 Using the keyboard 13

Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 13

Windows keys 14

Hot keys 14

Special keys 16 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 17 Using a computer security lock 17 Audio 18

Adjusting the volume 18 Using the system utilities 19

Acer eManager 19

Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 20

Launch Manager 22 Frequently asked questions 23

Requesting service 27

International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 27 Before you call 27

Arcade (for selected models) 29

Contents

Arcade hot keys 30

The Arcade remote control (for selected models)31

Finding and playing content 32

Advanced Settings 32

Arcade controls 32

Navigation controls 33 Player controls 33

Cinema 33

DVD settings 34

Album 35

Slideshow settings 36

Video 37

Playing a video file 37 Video Authoring 37

Music 38

Burner 38

Copy — backup your CD/DVD collection 38 Audio — create your own greatest hits CDs 38 Data — store files simply and easily 38 Video — your world in pictures 38

TV (for selected models) 39

Instant Replay 39 Recorded TV 40 Scheduling Recordings 40 TV Preview 40 Using TeleText Functions 40 TV Settings 41

Taking your notebook PC with you 43

Disconnecting from the desktop 43

Moving around 43

Preparing the computer 43 What to take to short meetings 44 What to take to long meetings 44

Taking the computer home 44

Preparing the computer 44 What to take with you 45 Special considerations 45 Setting up a home office 45

Traveling with the computer 45

Preparing the computer 45 What to take with you 46 Special considerations 46

Traveling internationally with the computer 46

Preparing the computer 46 What to bring with you 46 Special considerations 47

Securing your computer 48

Using a computer security lock 48

Using passwords 48

Entering passwords 49 Setting passwords 49

Expanding through options 51

Connectivity options 51

Fax/Data modem 51 Built-in network feature 52 Fast Infrared 52 Universal Serial Bus 53 IEEE 1394 port 53 PC Card slot 54

BIOS utility 55

Boot sequence 55 Enable Disk to disk recovery 56 Password 56

Using software 56

Playing DVD movies 56

Power management 57 Acer eRecovery 58

Create backup 58

Restore from backup 59

Create factory default image CD 59

Re-install bundled software without CD 60

Change password 60 Troubleshooting 61

Troubleshooting tips 61

Error messages 61 Regulations and safety notices 63

Energy Star Guidelines Compliance 63

FCC notice 63

Modem notices 65

Important safety instructions 67

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An Aspire tour

After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us show you around your new Aspire computer.

Front view

# Item Description

1 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer

output.

2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 3 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.

4 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the

computer.

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Closed front view

5 Click buttons

(Left, center and right)

The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons; the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button.

6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer

mouse.

7 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that turn on and off to show the

status of the computer’s functions and components.

8 Launch keys Buttons for launching frequently used programs. See “Launch

keys” on page 14 for more details.

9 Power button Turns the computer on and off.

# Item Description

1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio

output.

2 Power indicator Lights up when the computer is on.

3 Battery indicator Lights up when the battery is being charged.

4 Bluetooth communication

button/indicator (for selected models)

Press to enable/disable the Bluetooth function. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication (optional).

5 Wireless communication

button/indicator

Press to enable/disable the wireless function. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication (optional).

6 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD

player, stereo walkman).

7 Mic-in jack Accepts inputs from external microphones.

# Item Description

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Left view

Right view

8 Speaker/Line-Out/

Headphone jack

Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones).

9 USB 2.0 port Connects to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0

devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).

# Item Description

1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs depending

on the optical drive type.

2 LED indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active. 3 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is

turned off

4 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical drive tray from the drive.

# Item Description

1 PC Card slot

eject button

Ejects the PC Card from the slot.

2 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II CardBus PC Card.

# Item Description

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Rear view

3 Two USB 2.0

ports

Connect to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).

4 Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10/100 based network.

5 Modem jack Connects to a phone line.

6 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after

prolonged use.

# Item Description

1 Power jack Connects to an AC adaptor.

2 External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., external

monitor, LCD projector).

3 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer

security lock.

# Item Description

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Base view

# Item Description

1 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by a screw). 2 Battery release

latch

Releases the battery for removal.

3 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.

4 Battery lock Locks the battery in place.

5 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool.

Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.

6 Memory

compartment

Houses the computer's main memory.

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Specifications

Operating system

Microsoft

Windows® XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2)

Microsoft

Windows® XP Professional (Service Pack 2)

Platform Mobile AMD Turion 64 processor ML-28/ML-30 or higher

Mobile AMD Sempron processor 2600+ to 3000+ or higher

System memory 256 or 512 MB of DDR333 memory, upgradeable to 1 GB using

two soDIMM modules

Display and graphics

15" XGA color TFT LCD with 1024 x 768 pixel resolution

15.4" WXGA color TFT LCD with 1280 x 800 pixel resolution

15.4" WXGA Acer CrystalBrite color TFT LCD with 1280 x 800 pixel resolution

16.7 million colors SiS M760GX integrated 3D graphics, with up to 128 MB of video memory

supporting Microsoft

DirectX® 8.0 Dual independent display support MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability

Storage subsystem

40/60/80 GB ATA/100 hard disk drive Optical drive options:

• DVD-Dual

• DVD/CD-RW combo

Dimensions and weight

364 (W) x 279 (D) x 33.9/38.9 (H) mm (14.3 x 11 x 1.3/1.5 inches)

2.76 kg (6.08 lbs.) for 15" XGA LCD model

2.8 kg (6.17 lbs.) for 15.4" WXGA LCD model

Power subsystem

ACPI 1.0b power management standard: supports standby and hibernation power-saving modes

29 W Li-ion battery pack

2.5-hour rapid charge, 3.5-hour charge-in-use 3-pin 65 W AC adaptor

Input devices

88-/89-key keyboard inverted "T" cursor layout; 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel Touchpad with 4-way integrated scroll button

12 function keys; four cursor keys; two Windows

keys; hotkey controls; embedded numeric keypad; international language support

Four easy-launch buttons: Internet browser, email with LED, Empowering Key, and one user-programmable button

Two front-panel buttons: wireless LED-button and Bluetooth

LED-button

Audio

Audio system with two built-in speakers Sound Blaster Pro

™

and MS-Sound compatible

Built-in microphone

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Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.

Communication

Modem: 56K ITU V.92 modem with PTT approval; Wake-on-Ring ready

LAN: 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready Wireless LAN (optional): integrated miniPCI 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED

™

solution Acer SignalUp wireless technology support Wireless PAN (optional): integrated Bluetooth

I/O interface

Three USB 2.0 ports Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port External display (VGA) port Microphone/line-in jack Headphones/speaker/line-out port Type II PC Card slot DC-in jack for AC adaptor

Security

Kensington lock slot BIOS user and supervisor passwords

Software

Acer Launch Manager Acer eManager (eSetting/ePresentation/eRecovery) Acer Arcade Acer GridVista (for selected model only) Acer System Recovery CD

Norton AntiVirus

™

Adobe® Reader

NTI CD-Maker

™

Options and accessories

256 or 512 MB and 1 GB

soDIMM memory Li-ion battery pack 65 W AC adaptor

System compliance

Mobile PC 2001 ACPI 1.0b DMI 2.0

Wi-Fi

Warranty One-year International Travelers Warranty (ITW)

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Indicators

The computer has three easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on the front panel.

The power, battery, and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is closed.

1. Charging: the light shows amber when the battery is charging.

2. Fully charged: light shows green when in AC mode.

Icon Function Description

Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.

Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated.

Media activity Indicates when the hard disk or optical

drive is active.

Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth

communication.

Wireless LAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN

communication.

Power Lights up when the computer is on.

Battery Lights up when the battery is being

charged.

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Launch keys

Located at the upper-right, above the keyboard are four buttons. These buttons are called launch keys. They are: mail, Web browser, Acer

Empowering Key " ," and one user-programmable button.

Press " " to run the Acer eManager. Please see "Acer eManager" on page 19. The mail and Web buttons are pre-set to email and Internet programs, but can

be reset by users. To set the Web browser, mail and programmable keys, run the Acer Launch Manager. See "Launch Manager" on page 22.

Launch key Default application

P User-programmable

Acer eManager (user-programmable)

Web browser Internet browser (user-programmable) Mail Email application (user-programmable)

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Touchpad

The built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This 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.

•

Press the left (1) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button.

• Use the 4-way scroll (3) 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.

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Note: Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad. Also keep the touchpad dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movement, hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness.

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-clicking

a mouse button). Select Click once. Tap once. Drag Click and hold,

then use finger on the touchpad to drag the cursor.

Tap twice (at the same

speed as double-clicking

a mouse button); rest

your 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.

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Using the keyboard

The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys.

Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad

The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.

The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps.

Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are

in uppercase.

Num Lock <Fn> + <F11>

When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. A better solution would be to connect an external keypad.

Scroll Lock <Fn> + <F12>

When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with some applications.

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To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys.

Windows keys

The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.

Hot keys

The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.

Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off Number keys on

embedded keypad

Type numbers in a normal manner.

Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad

Hold <Shift> while using cursor-control keys.

Hold <Fn> while using cursor-control keys.

Main keyboard keys Hold <Fn> while typing

letters on embedded keypad.

Type the letters in a normal manner.

Key Description

Windows key

Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions:

< > + <Tab> Activates the next Taskbar button. < > + <E> Opens the My Computer window. < > + <F1> Opens Help and Support. < > + <F> Opens the Find: All Files dialog box. <> + <R> Opens the Run dialog box. < > + <M> Minimizes all windows. <Shift> + < > + <M> Undoes the minimize all windows (< > + <M>) action

Application key

This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the application's context menu.

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To activate hot keys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hot key combination.

Hot key Icon Function Description <Fn> +

<F1>

Hot key help Displays help on hot keys.

Acer eSetting Launches Acer eSetting in Acer eManager. See

"Acer eManager" on page 19.

Acer Power Management

Launches Power Management options.

Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.

Display toggle

Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both.

Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save

power. Press any key to return.

Touchpad toggle

Turns the internal touchpad on and off.

Speaker toggle

Turns the speakers on and off.

Volume up Increases the sound volume.

Volume down Decreases the sound volume.

Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.

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Special keys

You can locate the Euro symbol at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. To type:

The Euro symbol

1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 Either directly press the <Euro> key at the bottom-right of the keyboard,

or hold <Alt Gr> and then press the <5> 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 processor. 2 Either directly press the <Dollar> key at the bottom-right of the keyboard,

or hold <Shift> and then press the <4> key at the upper-center of the keyboard.

Note: This function varies according to the language settings.

<Fn> + <

←>

Brightness down

Decreases the screen brightness.

Hot key Icon Function Description

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Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray

To eject the optical drive tray when the computer is turned on, press the drive eject button.

When the power is off, you can eject the drive tray by using the emergency eject hole.

Using a computer security lock

A security keylock notch, located on the left hand side of the computer, lets you connect a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.

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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Audio

The computer comes with 16-bit high-fidelity AC'97 stereo audio, and dual stereo speakers.

Adjusting the volume

Adjusting the volume on the computer is as easy as pressing some buttons. See "Hot keys" on page 14 for more information on adjusting the speaker volume.

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