Acer Aspire 5600U driver and firmware
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...Safety instructions
Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions ... over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
• Never push objects of any...overload a power outlet, strip or receptacle by plugging in too
many devices. The overall system load must not exceed 80% of...
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...Users are also at risk of physical injury after long hours of working in front of a computer. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate working conditions, personal ...shoulders • avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within
comfortable reach
• if you view your monitor ...
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... your display in such a way that the side faces the window or
any...display's top front edge
• Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking at bright light sources, such as open windows, for extended
periods of time.
Developing good work habits
Develop the following work habits to make your computer...We do not recommend using the computer on a couch or bed. If...
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... computer, clicking on AcerSystem User's 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.
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...
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... place the computer on uneven surfaces.
Taking care of your AC adapter
Here are some ways to take care of your AC adapter:
• Do not connect the adapter 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...
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...batteries of the same kind as replacements. Turn the power off
before removing or replacing batteries.
• Do... and servicing
When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1 Turn off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3...safety instructions for wireless option devices that are included in the user's manual of each RF option device. An improper installation or...
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... instructions
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Tips and information for comfortable use vi
First things first
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Your guides
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Basic care and tips for using your computer viii
Turning your computer on and off viii
Taking care of your computer
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Taking care of your AC adapter
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Taking care of your battery pack
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Cleaning and servicing
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Acer Empowering Technology
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Acer eDataSecurity Management
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Acer...
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Securing your computer
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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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Universal Serial Bus (USB)
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PC Card slot
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Installing memory
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BIOS utility
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Boot sequence
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Enable disk-to-disk recovery
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Password
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Change password
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Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting tips
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Error messages
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Regulations and safety notices
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ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance
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FCC notice
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Modem notices
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Important safety instructions
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Laser compliance statement
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LCD pixel statement
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Macrovision copyright protection notice 82
Radio device regulatory...
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... accessed by unauthorized persons. It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick and easy data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for MSN Messenger and Microsoft Outlook.
The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you for a supervisor password and default encryption. This encryption will be used...
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...system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer computer. It provides an express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly. The user can also enable advanced options for full control over the following options:
• Memory optimization - releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization - removes unneeded items and files. • Speed...
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... technology
• Intel® Celeron® M processor 410/420/430 (1 MB L2
cache, 1.46/1.6/1.73 GHz, 533 MHz FSB)
• Mobile Intel® 940GML Express chipset
• Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g dual-mode network
connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology (manufacturing option)
Up to 2 GB of DDR2 533/667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules...
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... or Record a Video button. The Windows Picture and Fax Viewer or the Windows Media Player automatically launches to display/play a preview of the photo/video clip.
Note: By default, all photos and videos are saved in the My Pictures and My Videos folder.
Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam
The Acer OrbiCam is automatically selected as the capture device...
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... on the Norton AntiVirus Icon on the desktop or click on the Start menu in the Windows taskbar, highlight Programs, and select Norton AntiVirus. 2 In the Norton AntiVirus main window, click Scan for Viruses.
3 In the Scan for Viruses panel, click Scan My Computer. 4 Under Actions, click Scan. 5 When the scan is complete, a scan summary appears. Click Finished. You can...
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... 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...
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... 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...
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... the top of the screen. Find Password on boot: and use the and keys to enable this feature.
Using software
Playing DVD movies
When the DVD drive module is installed in the optical drive bay, you can play DVD movies on your computer. 1 Insert a DVD movie disk.
Important! When you launch the DVD player for the first time, the...
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... 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.
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... 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...
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FAQ. See frequently-asked questions frequently-asked questions 45 front view 16
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Hibernation mode hotkey 31
hotkeys 30
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keyboard 29 embedded numeric keypad 29 hotkeys 30 lock keys 29 troubleshooting 46 Windows keys 30
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left view 16
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media access on indicator 25
memory installing 67
messages error 74
modem 64
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network 65 Notebook Manager
hotkey 31 num...