Acer Aspire 3680 driver and firmware
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Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 10
...• avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within
comfortable reach
• if you view your ...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 ...
Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 16
... notebook
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Using the phone
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Using the system utilities
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Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)
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Launch Manager
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Norton Internet Security
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Frequently asked questions
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Requesting service
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International Travelers Warranty (ITW)
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Before you call
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Battery pack
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Battery pack characteristics
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Maximizing the battery's life
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Installing and removing the...
Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 18
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Using a computer security lock
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Using passwords
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Entering passwords
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Setting passwords
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Expanding through options
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Connectivity options
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Fax/data modem
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Built-in network feature
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Fast Infrared (FIR)
(for selected models)
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Universal Serial Bus (USB)
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IEEE 1394 port
(for selected models)
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PC Card slot
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Installing memory
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BIOS utility
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Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 33
... or activities. Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on/off, external display settings, display 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...
Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 40
... or Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945BG network connection (dual-mode 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology
• Intel® Celeron® M processor 410/420/430 (1 MB L2
cache, 1.46/1.60/1.73 GHz, 533 MHz FSB) or higher (for Aspire 3680)
• Mobile Intel® 940GML/943GML Express chipset
(for Aspire 3680)
• Intel® Pentium...
Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 66
... the tray. (If your computer's optical drive is a slot-load model, it will not have an eject hole.)
The keyboard does not respond.
Try attaching an external keyboard to a USB port on the computer. If it works, contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose.
The infrared port does not work.
Check...
Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 67
... software (e.g. HyperTerminal), you need to set up your location: 1 Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on Phone and Modem Options. 3 Click on Dialing Rules and begin setting up your location. Refer to the Windows manual.
Note: Please note, on first booting your notebook, that you can skip the Internet Connection setup, as it is not necessary to complete the installation...
Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 71
...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 ...to follow the suggestions set out below: • Purchase an extra battery pack. • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for on-the-go
use. • Eject a PC Card if it is ...
Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 75
English
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Remote control
If your computer is bundled with a remote control for use wiht the Arcade Deluxe software, the table below explains the functions.
Warning! The Arcade and Power buttons have different functions depending on the current mode. See below for details. Button functions may change depending on your power option settings. To access Arcade in Windows mode, push the...
Aspire 3680/5570/5570Z/5580 User's Guide EN - Page 91
... last channel viewed will be displayed full screen.
SportsCap (selected models only)
SportsCap is a revolutionary way of watching your sports videos. It automatically detects highlights of the most memorable moments in sports from your recorded games.
Note: The sports types available in your version of SportsCap depend on the version and modules installed on your computer.
Aspire 5600 - 3680 User's Guide - Page 60
... the tray. (If your computer's optical drive is a slot-load model, it will not have an eject hole.)
The keyboard does not respond.
Try attaching an external keyboard to a USB port on the computer. If it works, contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose.
The infrared port does not work.
Check...
Aspire 5600 - 3680 User's Guide - Page 61
... software (e.g. HyperTerminal), you need to set up your location: 1 Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on Phone and Modem Options. 3 Click on Dialing Rules and begin setting up your location. Refer to the Windows manual.
Note: Please note, on first booting your notebook, that you can skip the Internet Connection setup, as it is not necessary to complete the installation...
Aspire 5600 - 3680 User's Guide - Page 84
... CD 4 Re-install bundled software without CD 5 Change Acer eRecovery Management password This chapter will guide you through each process.
Note: This feature is only available on certain models. For systems that do not have a built-in optical disk burner, plug in an external USB or IEEE 1394-compatible optical disk burner before entering Acer eRecovery Management for optical disk-related tasks.
Aspire 5600 - 3680 User's Guide - Page 86
... software without CD
Acer eRecovery Management stores pre-loaded software internally for easy driver and application re-installation. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility. 3 Enter the password to proceed. The default password is six zeros. 4 In the Acer eRecovery Management window, select Recovery actions and
click Next. 5 In the Recovery settings window...
Aspire 3680, Aspire 5600, TravelMate 4220, and TravelMate 2480 Service Guide - Page 93
... Software: 1. Check out the Power Management in control Panel 2. In Power Meter, confirm that if the parameters shown in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are correct. 3. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for both battery and adapter. 4. This helps you identify first the problem is on recharging or discharging. From Hardware: 1. Power off the computer...
Aspire 3680, Aspire 5600, TravelMate 4220, and TravelMate 2480 Service Guide - Page 102
... BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot system. RAM module Main board Check BIOS revision
Reinsert DIMM DIMM Main board
Speaker-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound comes from the computer.
Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound. Microphone cannot work
Action in Sequence OS volume control Audio driver Speaker Main board...
Aspire 3680, Aspire 5600, TravelMate 4220, and TravelMate 2480 Service Guide - Page 103
... hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Main board
Peripheral-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error System configuration does not match the installed devices.
External display does not work correctly.
USB does not work correctly Print problems.
Parallel port device problems
Action in Sequence
Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Setup defaults", then reboot system. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives/FDD...
Aspire 3680/5570/5580 Service Guide - Page 67
... conditions: T New versions of system programs T New features or options T Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted.
Use the Phlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery
Diskette before you use the Phlash utility. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI...
Aspire 3680/5570/5580 Service Guide - Page 102
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Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Hard disk connection board System board
Peripheral-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error System configuration does not match the installed devices. External display does not work correctly. USB does not work correctly Print problems.
Serial or parallel port device problems.
Action in Sequence
Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot...
Aspire 3680/5570/5580 Service Guide - Page 143
...These can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan. Acer's Website offers you convenient and valuable support resources whenever you need them. In the Technical Information section you can download information on all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including:
T Service guides for all models T User's manuals T Training materials T Bios updates T Software utilities T Spare parts lists...