User manual ACER ASPIRE 3750

[. . . ] Record the model number, serial number, purchase date, and place of purchase information in the space provided below. The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to your computer. All correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial number, model number, and purchase information. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. TravelMate 3200 Series Notebook Computer Model Number : __________________________________ Serial Number: ___________________________________ Purchase Date: ___________________________________ Place of Purchase: ________________________________ Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. [. . . ] Acer EasyPort - adds a host of ports for your computer, and allows you to connect and disconnect peripherals from your computer in one quick step. Note I: The LAN port on Acer EasyPort supports 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet. When connected, the computer's onboard LAN port only supports 10/100Mbps. Note II: The S-video port on Acer EasyPort is only supported by the discrete VGA. Important: The computer's onboard audio port will be disabled when user plugs the audio peripherals (like earphones) into the Acer EasyPort. See your dealer for more information. 43 Upgrade options Your computer delivers superior power and performance. However, some users and the applications they use may demand more. This computer allows you to upgrade key components when you need increased performance. English Note: Contact your authorized dealer if you decide to perform a key component upgrade. Memory upgrade Memory is expandable to 2 GB, employing DDR 256MB/512MB/1GB SDRAM modules. There are two memory slots on your computer, one of which is occupied by standard memory. You can upgrade memory by installing a memory module into the available slot, or replacing the standard memory with a higher-capacity memory module. 44 2 Customizing my computer English Installing memory Follow these steps to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. Then turn the computer over to access its base. Remove the screw from the memory cover, then lift up and remove the memory cover. 2 3 Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot (a), then gently press it down until it clicks into place (b). 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw. The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size. 45 Using system utilities Acer eManager Acer eManager is an innovative sofware designed for frequently used functions. At the press of Acer Empowering Key, the Acer eManager user interface appears, featuring three main settings -Acer eSetting, Acer ePresentation and Acer ePowerManagement. English To set the Acer Empowering Key, see "Launch keys" on page 20. 46 2 Customizing my computer English Launch Manager There are six Launch Keys located above the keyboard. The Wireless and Bluetooth buttons are not programmable. You will be asked to reenter your password for confirmation before continuing. The screen will display "Password has been created. Press any key to reboot. . . ", hit any key to reboot your system. If "F5" is pressed, the recovery process will be terminated and the system will reboot and start normally. Important: This feature occupies 2 GB in a hidden partition on your hard drive. 3 Troubleshooting my computer This chapter instructs you on how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solutions to more serious problems require opening up the computer. Do not attempt to open the computer by yourself. Contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. 51 Frequently-asked questions The following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer. Easy answers and solutions are provided for each one. English I pressed the power switch and opened the display, but the computer does not start or boot-up. Look at the Power indicator: · If it is not lit, no power is being applied to the computer. Check the following: If you are running on battery power, it may be low and unable to power the computer. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. [. . . ] Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. 4, 631, 603, 4, 577, 216, 4, 819, 098, 4, 907, 093, and 6, 516, 132 licensed for limited viewing uses only. Radio Device Regulatory Notice Note: Below regulatory information is for models with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth® only. 75 This product complies with the radio frequency and safety 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) This device complies with the essential requirements of the European Council Directives listed below: 73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive · EN 60950 EN 55022 EN 55024 EN 61000-3-2/-3 89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive · · · 99/5/EC Radio & Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE) Directive · · · · Art. 3. 1a) EN 60950 Art. 3. 1b) EN 301 489 -1/-17 Art. 3. 2) EN 300 328-2 Art. 3. 2) EN 301 893 *applied to 5 GHz only List of Applicable Countries EU member states as of May 2004 are: Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finland, Sweden, United Kingdom Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Cyprus and Malta. [. . . ]