Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit 7110 du fabricant Acer
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Aspire 9410/7110 Series User's Guide.
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iii Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instruct ions marked on the product. Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
iv • This product's AC adapter is equipped with a three- wire grounded plug. The plug only fits in a grounded power outlet. Make sure the power ou tlet is properly grounded be fore inserting the AC adapter plu g. Do not insert the plug into a non-g rounded power outlet.
v Replacing the battery p ack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Repl ace the battery with the same type as that which came bundled with your product. Use of another b attery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Warning! Batteries may ex plode if not handled properly.
vi Tips and information for comfortable use Computer users may complain of eye strain and headaches after prolonged use. Users are also at risk of physical injury after long hours of working in front of a computer.
vii Eyes • Rest your eyes frequently. • Give your eyes regular breaks by looking away from the moni tor and focusing on a distant point. • Blink frequently to keep your eyes from drying out.
viii First things first We would like to thank you for mak ing an Acer notebook yo ur choice for meeting your mobile comp uting needs. Your guides To help you use your Acer notebook, we have desig ned.
ix To turn the power off, do any of th e followin g: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Sta rt , Turn Off Computer , then click on Turn Off . • Use the power button You can also shut down the comp uter by closing the display cov er, or by pressing the sleep hotkey <Fn> + <F4> .
x Taking care of yo ur 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.
Information for your safety and comfort iii Safety instructions iii Disposal instructions v Tips and information for comfortable use vi First things first viii Your guides viii Basic care and tips for.
Lock keys and embedded nu meric keypad 30 Windows keys 31 Hotkeys 31 Special keys 33 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 34 Using a computer security lock 34 Audio 35 Adjusting the volume 35 A.
Playing a video file 56 Snapshot 56 Editing video 56 Music 57 Make DVDs 57 Authoring CD/DVDs 57 Taking your notebook PC with you 59 Disconnecting from the desktop 59 Moving around 59 Preparing the com.
Boot sequence 68 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 69 Password 69 Using software 69 Playing DVD movies 69 Power management 70 Acer eRecovery Management 70 Create backup 71 Restore from backup 71 Create fac.
1 Empowering Technology Acer Empowering Technology Acer's innovative Empowering Technology toolba r makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer computer.
2 Empowe ring Techno logy Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is a h and y file encryption utility that protects your files from being accessed by unauth orized persons.
3 Empowering Technology Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management i s a security utility that allows you to lock your removable data, optical and floppy dr ives to ensure that data can't be stolen while your notebook is unattend ed.
4 Empowe ring Techno logy To activate Acer eLock Management, a pa ssword must be set first. Once set, you can apply locks to any o f the devices types. Lock(s) will imm ediately be set without any reboot necessary, and will remain loc ked after rebooting, until unlocked .
5 Empowering Technology Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a syste m optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer computer. I t provides an express optimization method to release unused memory and disk spac e quickly.
6 Empowe ring Techno logy Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful u tility that does away with the need for recovery disks provided by th e manufacturer. The Acer eRecovery Management utility occupies spa ce in a hidden partition on your system's hard drive.
7 Empowering Technology For more information, please refer to "Acer eReco very Manage ment" on page 70 in the AcerSystem User's Guide . Note: If your computer did n ot come with a Recov.
8 Empowe ring Techno logy Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications, change BIOS passwords or oth er Windows set tings, and to monitor the system health status. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation.
9 Empowering Technology Acer eNet Manageme nt (for selected models) Acer eNet Management helps you to quickly and easily con nect to both wired and wireless networks in a variety of locations. To access this utility, either click on the "Acer eNet Management" icon on your notebo ok, or start the program from the Start menu.
10 Empowe ring Techno logy Acer eNet Management can save netwo r k settings for a location to a profile, and automatically switch to the appropriate profile when you move from one location to another. Settings stored include network connection settings (IP and DNS settings, wireless AP details, etc.
11 Empowering Technology Acer ePower Manage ment Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To lau nch it, select Ac er ePower Managem ent from the Em powering Techn ology interface. AC mode (Adapter mode) The default setting is "Ma ximum Performance.
12 Empowe ring Techno logy Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to the panel in the upper half of the wind ow.. For additional options, click "Settings" to: • Set alarm s. • Re-load factory defaults.
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14 Empowe ring Techno logy Acer ePresentati on Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you project your comp uter's display to an external device or projector using the hot key: Fn + F5.
15 English Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... po ster, let us show yo u around yo ur new Acer notebook. Front view # Icon Item Description 1 Built-in camera 1.3 m egapixel or 310,000 pixel web camera for video communication.
16 English Closed front view 3 Status indicators Light-Emitting Di odes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the computer's functions and compon ents. 4 Wireless communication button Enable/disables the wireless function. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication.
17 English Left view 3 Microphone-in jack Accepts input from external microphones. 4 Headphones/speaker/ line-out jack with S/PDIF support Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). 5 Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status.
18 English Right view # Icon Item Description 1 PC Card slot eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot. 2 PC Card slot Accepts on e Type II P C Card. 3 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Pic ture Card (xD).
19 English Rear view # Icon Item Description 1 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 2 External displ ay (VGA) port Connects to a display devic e (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 3 Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line.
20 English Base view # Item Description 1 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 2 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool . Note : Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 3 Mini PCI card bay Ho uses the computer's Mini PCI card.
21 English Specifications Operating system • Windows ® Vista ™ Capable • Genuine W indows ® XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2) • Genuine W indows ® XP Professional (Service Pack 2) • Genuin.
22 English System memory Aspire 9410 Series • Up to 2 GB of DDR2 533/667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two so DIMM modules (dual-chan nel support) Aspire 7110 Series • Up to 1 GB of DDR2 533 MHz memory, upgradeable to 2 GB using two soDIMM m odules (dual-channel support) Display and graphi cs • 17.
23 English Dimensions and weight • With Acer Orb iCam ™ • 400 (W) x 295 (D) x 31.4/39.9 (H) mm (15.75 x 11.61 x 1.24/1.57 inches) • 3.81kg (8.39 Ibs.) with 8-cell bat tery pack • 3.68kg (8.10 Ibs.) with 6-cell battery pack • Without Acer OrbiCam ™ • 400 (W) x 295 (D) x 31.
24 English Communication • Acer Video Co nference featuring Voice and Vid eo over Internet Protocol (VVoIP) support via Acer OrbiCam ™ and optional Acer Bluetooth ® VoIP ph one • Acer Orbi Cam ™ integrated 1.
25 English Note: The specifications listed above are for reference on ly. The exact config uration of your PC depe nds on the model purchased. Software • Acer Empowe ring Techn ology • Acer eDataS.
26 English Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators: The front panel indicators are visible even when the co mputer cover is closed up. Icon Function Description HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is ac tive. Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.
27 English 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light sho ws green when in AC mode. Easy-launch buttons There are several convenien tly located easy-launch butto ns. They are: mail, Web browser, Empowering Key < > and one user-programm able button.
28 English Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a pointing device that sen ses movement on its surface. This means the cursor respon ds as you move your finger across the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfo rt and support.
29 English Note: When using the touchpad, keep it — and your fingers — 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.
30 English Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and a n embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, functi on and special keys. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
31 English Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access m ost of the computer's controls like screen b rightness, volume output an d the BIOS utility.
32 English Hotkey Icon Function Description <Fn> + <F1> Hotkey help Displays help o n hotkeys. <Fn> + <F2> Acer eSettings Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology. See " Acer Empowering Technolo gy" on pa ge 1.
33 English Special keys You can locate the Euro symbol and th e US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of yo ur keyboard. The Euro symbol 1 Open a text editor or word processor.
34 English Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray Press the drive eject button to eject the optical drive tray when the com puter is on. Insert a paper clip to the emergency ejec t hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off.
35 English Audio The computer comes with 32-bi t Intel High-Definition audio, an d built-in stereo speakers. Adjusting the volume Use hotkeys to easily adjust the volum e on your computer. Se e " Hotkeys" on page 31 for more information on adjusting the speak er volume.
36 English Acer OrbiCam The Acer OrbiCam is a 1.3 megapixel or 310,000 pixel CMOS camera appropriately mounted on top of the LCD panel. The came ra's 225-degree ergonomic rotation allows you to captur e high-resolu tion photos or videos up front or at the back of the LCD panel.
37 English Launching the Acer OrbiCam To launch the Acer OrbiCam , double-click on the Acer OrbiC am logo in the desktop. OR Click Start > All Programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam.
38 English Options Click Optio ns to display the Window, Preview , and Folder tabs. Use the options to change the capture window size, preview settings, an d the folder for captured photos or video s.
39 English Capture settings From the Camera Settings window, click the Driver Settings button. The Properties window appears. Device Settings allows you to change the camera brigh tness, contrast, hue, saturation, sharpness, etc.
40 English Enabling the Acer Vi sageON (for 1.3 megapixel camera models only) The Acer Visa geON technology comes with two features: Face tracking and Video effects (selected models only). The face tracking feature tracks your head movement and automa tically centers your face in the capture win dow.
41 English Using the face tracking feature To use the face tracking feature: 1 Click the left icon down arrow button, then select Single User or Multiple Users from the pop-up menu.
42 English Using video effects (selected models on ly) The Video Settings section allows you to select an avatar or accessory video effect from the list. To select an effect: 1 Click the encircled icon to display th e available video effects. The Vide o Effect Selection window appears.
43 English Using the system utilities Note: The system utilities work under Microsoft Win dows XP only. Acer GridVista (dual- display compatible) Note: This feature is only available on certain models.
44 English Acer GridVista is simple to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each win dow into the approp riate grid. 3 Enjoy the c onvenience of a well-o rganized de sktop.
45 English You can acces s the Launch Mana ger by clic king on Start , All Programs , and then Launch Man ager to start the application. Norton AntiVirus Norton AntiVirus is an anti-v irus software that finds and repairs infected files, and protects against viruses to keep your computer d ata safe and secure.
46 English Frequently asked questions The following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use o f your computer. Easy solutions are provided for each o ne. I turned on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. Look at the power indicator: • If it is not lit, no power is being supplied to the co mputer.
47 English No audio is heard from the computer. Check the following: • The volume may be muted. In Windo ws, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the taskbar. If it is crossed-out, click on the ic on and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be too low.
48 English 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 of yo ur Operating System. After the Operating System is set up, you can proceed with the Internet Connection se tup.
49 English Requesting service International Travelers Warranty (ITW) Your computer is backed by an Internation al 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.
50 English Acer Arcade Acer Arcade is an integrated player fo r music, photos, DVD m ovies and videos. It can be operated using your po inting device or remote con trol. To watch or listen, click or select a content b utton (e.g., Music, Video, etc.) on the Arcade home page.
51 English Finding and playing content Clicking a button on the A rcade home page opens the corresponding feature's home page. The conten t pages have buttons on the left and a content bro wsing area on the right.
52 English In Audio Settings : Use "Speaker Environment" to choose be tween "H eadphones," "SPDIF," "2" or more speakers depending on yo ur audio equipment.
53 English Note : When playing D VDs, there are additional controls added to the right of the volume controls . These are discussed in more detail in the Cinema section of this guide. Virtual keyboard Whenever you are required to enter search information, or name a file, DVD or folder, you can use the onscreen virtual keybo ard.
54 English Cinema If your computer came with a DVD driv e, you can play mov ies from DVDs and video CDs ( VCDs) with the Cinema func tion of Acer Arcade. Th is player has the features and controls of a typical DVD player. When you insert a disk into the DV D drive, the movie begins playing automatically.
55 English Album Acer Arcade lets you view digital photos individually or as a slid e show, from any available drive on your computer. Click the Album button on the Arcade Home page to show the Albu m main page. The content area on the right shows both indi vidual pictures and folders.
56 English To add background music to a slide show, click o n the "Slide Show Music" option. The Slide Sho w Music page will ask you to choose music from your personal music library. Click Load Default Settings to return your settings to their default values.
57 English Note: For more details on editing vid eo and all the associated features, please refer to the Acer Arcade help m enu. Music For convenient access to your music collection, clic k Music on the Arcade homepage to open the Mu sic homepage. Select the folder, CD or category that con tains the music you want to listen to.
58 English It is also possible to burn combo CD/DVDs with m usic, photos, and film all in one. The possibilities are end less! For specific details about each of these options, clic k the Help button to open the Arcade help menu.
59 English Taking your notebook PC with you This section gives you tips and hin ts to consider when moving around or traveling with your comp uter. Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories : 1 Save any open files.
60 English Note: If the Sleep indicator is of f, the computer has entered Hibernation mode and is turned off. If the po wer indicator is off but the Sleep indicator is on, the compu ter has entered Sleep mode. In both cases, press and release the power button to turn the computer back on.
61 English Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect yo ur computer while traveling to and from work: • Minimize the effects of temperature changes by keeping th e computer with you.
62 English Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for taking the co mputer home, follow these guidelines to protect your comp uter while traveling: • Always take the computer as carry-on luggage. • If possible, have the computer inspected by hand.
63 English Securing your computer Your computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of. Learn how to protect and take care of your comput er.
64 English Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when yo u press < F2 > to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up. • Type the Supervisor Password an d press < Enter > to access the BIOS utility.
65 English Expanding through options Your notebo ok PC offers yo u a complete mobile comp uting experie nce. Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral de vices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC. For instru ctions on how to connect different external devices to the computer, read the following section.
66 English Built-in network feature The built-in network feature allows you to connect you r computer to an Ethernet-based network. To use the network feature, connect an Ethernet cab le from the Ethernet (RJ-45) port on the chassis of the comp uter to a network jack or hub o n your network.
67 English PC Card slot The Type II PC Card slot of the computer accep ts PC Cards that enhance the usability and expandability of the com puter. These cards should have a PC Ca rd logo on the m. PC Cards (formerly PCMCIA) are add-on c ards for portable computers, giving you expansion possibilities long afford ed by desktop PCs.
68 English Installing memory Follow these steps to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplu g the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. Then turn the computer over to access its base. 2 Remove the screws from the memory co ver; then lift up and remove the memory cover.
69 English Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the B IOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Find D2D Recovery at the bottom of th e screen and use the <F5> and <F6> keys to set this value to Enabled .
70 English Power management This computer has a built- in power management unit that monitors system activity. System activity refers to any ac tivity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, h ard disk, peripherals connected to the computer , and video memory.
71 English Create backup You can create and save b ackup images to hard disk, CD or DVD. 1 Boot to Windows XP 2 Press <Alt> + <F10> to open the Acer eRecovery Managem ent utility. 3 Enter the password to proceed. Th e default password is six zeros.
72 English Create factory default image CD When the System CD and R ecovery CD are not available, you can create them by using this feature. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press <Alt> + <F10> to open the Acer eRecovery Managem ent utility. 3 Enter the password to proceed.
73 English Change password Acer eRecovery Managemen t and Acer disk-to-disk recovery a re protected by a password that can be changed by th e user. Follow the steps below to change the password in Acer eRecovery Managem ent. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press <Alt> + <F10> to open the Acer eRecovery Managem ent utility.
74 English Troubleshooting This chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a pro blem occurs. Solutions to more serious problems require openin g up the computer. Do not atte mpt to open the computer yourself; co ntact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance.
75 English English If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service c enter for assistance.
76 English Regulations and safety notices ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance As an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. has de termined that this product mee ts the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. FCC notice This device has been tested and fo und to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
77 English English Operation conditions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this d evice may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, inclu ding interference that may cause undesired ope ration.
78 English Your telephone company may make chang es in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could a ffect the proper fu nctioning of your equipment. If they do, you will be notified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain unin terru pted te lephone se rvice.
79 English English Notice for New Zealand 1 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equ ipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network. It indicates n o endorsement o f the product b y Telecom, no r does it provi de any sort of warranty .
80 English Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser p roduct. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown b elow) is located on the drive. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WH EN OPEN.
81 English English Radio device regulatory notice Note : Below regulatory information is for mo dels with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth o nly. General This product complies with the radio fre quency and safety standards of any country or region in which it h as been approved for wireless use.
82 English List of applicable countries EU member states as of May 2004 are: Belgium, Denmark, Germ any, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxemb ourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finland, Sweden, United Kingdom Eston ia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovak Repub lic, Slovenia, Cyprus and Malta.
83 English English 2 This device is restricted to indoor us e due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC requires this prod uct to be used indoors for the frequency range 5.15 to 5.25 GHz to reduc e the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems.
84 English Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC R ules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may n ot cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must ac cept any interference received, includin g interference that may cause undesired operation.
85 English English Declaration of Conf ormity for CE Marking Is in compliance with the essential requiremen ts and other relevant provisions of the following EC directives.
86 English LCD panel ergonomic specifications Design viewi ng distance 500 mm Design inclination angle 0.0° Design azimuth angle 90.0° Viewing direction range class C lass IV Screen tilt angle 85.
87 English Index A AC adapter caring for ix audio 35 troublesh ooting 47 B battery pack caring for x BIOS utility 39, 68 brightness hotkeys 32 C caps lock 30 on indicator 26 care AC adapter ix battery.
88 English P password 63 types 63 PC Card 67 ejecting 67 inserting 67 ports 65 printer troublesh ooting 47 problems 46 CD-ROM 47 display 46 keyboard 47 printer 47 startup 46 troublesh ooting 74 Q ques.
Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Acer 7110 c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du Acer 7110 - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Acer 7110, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Acer 7110 va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Acer 7110, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du Acer 7110.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le Acer 7110. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Acer 7110 ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
