User manual ACER ASPIRE 5733

[. . . ] 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, electronically, mechanically, by photocopy, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. Aspire 5520G/5520/5220 Series Notebook PC Model number: __________________________________ Serial number: ___________________________________ Date of purchase: ________________________________ Place of purchase: ________________________________ Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. [. . . ] While the Acer logo is showing, press <Alt> + <F10> at the same time to enter the recovery process. Refer to the onscreen instructions to perform system recovery. Important!This feature occupies 10 GB in a hidden partition on your hard disk. 43 Requesting service International Travelers Warranty (ITW) Your computer is backed by an International Travelers Warranty (ITW) that gives you security and peace of mind when traveling. Our worldwide network of service centers are there to give you a helping hand. An ITW passport comes with your computer. This passport contains all you need to know about the ITW program. A list of available, authorized service centers is in this handy booklet. Always have your ITW passport on hand, especially when you travel, to receive the benefits from our support centers. Place your proof-of-purchase in the flap located inside the front cover of the ITW passport. If the country you are traveling in does not have an Acer-authorized ITW service site, you can still get in contact with our offices worldwide. Please consult http://global. acer. com. English Before you call Please have the following information available when you call Acer for online service, and please be at your computer when you call. A standard computer battery has a life span of about 300 charges. · · Installing and removing the battery pack Important!Before removing the battery from the unit, connect the AC adapter if you want to continue using your computer. Otherwise, turn off the computer first. To install a battery pack: 1 Align the battery with the open battery bay; make sure that the end with the contacts will enter first, and that the top surface of the battery is facing up. Slide the battery into the battery bay and gently push until the battery locks in place. 2 English Follow these steps again until the battery has been charged and discharged three times. English 46 To remove a battery pack: 1 2 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery. Pull the battery from the battery bay. English Charging the battery To charge the battery, first make sure that it is correctly installed in the battery bay. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and connect to a mains power outlet. You can continue to operate your computer on AC power while your battery is charging. However, charging the battery with the computer turned off results in a significantly faster charge time. Note: You are advised to charge the battery before retiring for the day. Charging the battery overnight before traveling enables you to start the 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 out of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. You are advised to follow the suggestions set out below: · · · · Purchase an extra battery pack. [. . . ] Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. 91 Note: Below regulatory information is for models with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. General 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) R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standard: · Article 3. 1(a) Health and Safety · · · · EN60950-1:2001 EN50371:2002 EN50360:2002 (Applied to models with 3G function) EN301 489-1 V1. 4. 1:2002 EN301 489-17 V1. 2. 1:2002 EN301 489-3 V1. 4. 1:2002 (Applied to models with 27MHz wireless mouse/keyboard) EN301 489-7 V1. 2. 1:2002 (Applied to models with 3G function) EN301 489-24 V1. 2. 1:2002 (Applied to models with 3G function) EN300 328 V1. 5. 1:2004 EN301 893 V1. 2. 3:2003 EN300 220-1 V1. 3. 1:2000 (Applied to models with 27MHz wireless mouse/keyboard) EN300 220-3 V1. 1. 1:2000 (Applied to models with 27MHz Article 3. 1(b) EMC · · · · · · Article 3. 2 Spectrum Usages · · · · English Radio device regulatory notice English 92 wireless mouse/keyboard) · · · English 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). 93 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. [. . . ]