Page 3 - Disposal instructions
iii Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment, please recycle. USAFor electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display:Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury ...
Page 4 - First things first; Your guides; Basic care and tips for using your computer; Turning your computer on and off
iv First things first We would like to thank you for making the Extensa series of notebook computers your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs. Your guides To help you use your Extensa, we have designed a set of guides: Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on a...
Page 5 - Taking care of your computer
v • Use the power buttonYou can also shut down the computer by closing the display cover, or by pressing the sleep hotkey <Fn> + <F4>. Note: If you cannot power off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to shut down the computer. If you turn of...
Page 7 - Contents
Disposal instructions iii First things first iv Your guides iv Basic care and tips for using your computer iv Turning your computer on and off iv Taking care of your computer v Taking care of your AC adaptor v Taking care of your battery pack vi Cleaning and servicing vi Acer Empowering Technology 1...
Page 11 - Acer Empowering Technology
1 Empowe ring Tech nology Acer Empowering Technology Acer's innovative Empowering Technology makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer notebook. It features the following handy utilities: • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and advanc...
Page 12 - Acer eDataSecurity Management
2 Em po w eri ng Te ch no lo g y For more information, press the < > key to launch the Empowering Technology menu, then click on the appropriate utility and select the Help function. Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is a handy file encryption utility that protects yo...
Page 13 - Acer eLock Management
3 Empowe ring Tech nology Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you to lock up your removable data, optical and floppy drives to ensure that data can't be stolen while your notebook is unattended. • Removable data devices — includes USB disk drives, USB pen dr...
Page 14 - Acer ePerformance Management
4 Em po w eri ng Te ch no lo g y Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook. It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: • Memory optimization — release unused memory ...
Page 15 - Acer eRecovery Management
5 Empowe ring Tech nology Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility that does away with the need for recovery disks provided by the manufacturer. The Acer eRecovery Management utility occupies space in a hidden partition on your system's HDD. User-created backups are ...
Page 16 - Acer eSettings Management; Acer eNet Management
6 Em po w eri ng Te ch no lo g y Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications and to monitor the system health status. Furthermore, Acer eSettings Management enables you to optimize your Windows operating system, so your computer runs faster, smoo...
Page 18 - Acer ePower Management
8 Em po w eri ng Te ch no lo g y Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface, or double-click the Acer ePower Management icon in the task tray. AC mode The default settin...
Page 19 - Acer ePresentation Management
9 Empowe ring Tech nology You can also click "Advanced Settings" to: • Set alarms. • Re-load factory defaults. • Select what actions will be taken when the cover is closed, and set passwords for accessing the system after Hibernation or Standby. • View information about Acer ePower Managemen...
Page 21 - An Extensa tour; Front view
11 Eng lis h An Extensa tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us show you around your new Extensa computer. Front view # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 2 Microphone Internal mi...
Page 22 - Closed front view
12 English Closed front view 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 7 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that turn on and off to show the status of the computer's functions and components. 8 Easy-Launch buttons Buttons for launching frequently u...
Page 23 - Left view
13 Eng lis h Left view Note: The slot-load optical drive can only accept 12 cm disks. 9 Speaker-out/line-out/Headphone jack Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). 10 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 11 Latch Locks and releases the lid....
Page 24 - Right view
14 English Right view # Icon Item Description 1 IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. 2 PC Card slot eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot. 3 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card. 4 4-in-1 card reader Accepts an MS, MS PRO, MMC or SD card (manufacturing option).Note: Only one car...
Page 25 - Rear view
15 Eng lis h Rear view Base view # Icon Item Description 1 Power jack Connects to an AC adaptor. 2 External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 3 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. # Item Description 1 Hard disk...
Page 26 - Specifications
16 English Specifications Microprocessor • Intel ® Pentium ® M Processor at 1.5 ~ 2.13 GHz or higher • Intel ® Celeron ® M Processor at 1.3 ~ 1.6 GHz or higher Memory • 256/512 MB of DDR2 SDRAM standard, upgradeable to 2048 MB with dual soDIMM modules • 512 KB flash ROM BIOS Data storage • One 40 GB...
Page 29 - Indicators
19 Eng lis h Indicators The computer has three easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on the front panel. The power, battery, and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is closed. Icon Function Description Caps Lock Ligh...
Page 31 - Touchpad; Touchpad basics
21 Eng lis h Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finger across the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. Touchpad basics The following it...
Page 33 - Using the keyboard; Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad
23 Eng lis h Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and 12 function keys. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a d...
Page 34 - Windows keys
24 English Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> ...
Page 36 - Special keys
26 English Special keys You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. To type: The Euro symbol 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 Either directly press the < > key at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold <Alt Gr&g...
Page 37 - disk
27 Eng lis h Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) disk To eject the optical disk when the computer is turned on, press the drive eject button. Using a computer security lock A security keylock notch, located on the rear of the computer, lets you connect a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Wr...
Page 38 - Audio; Adjusting the volume
28 English Audio The computer comes with 16-bit high-fidelity AC'97 stereo audio, and dual stereo speakers. Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the computer is as easy as pressing some buttons. See "Hotkeys" on page 24 for more information on adjusting the speaker volume.
Page 39 - Using the system utilities
29 Eng lis h Using the system utilities The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is only available on certain models. To enable the dual monitor feature of your notebook, first ensure the second monitor is connected, then,...
Page 40 - Launch Manager
30 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 window into the appropriate grid. 3 Enjoy the convenience of a well-organized desktop. Note: Please ensure the resolution setting ...
Page 41 - Norton AntiVirus
31 Eng lis h Norton AntiVirus Norton AntiVirus is an anti-virus software that finds and repairs infected files, and protects against viruses to keep your computer data safe and secure. How do I check for viruses? A Full System Scan scans all files on your computer. To perform a system scan:1 Start N...
Page 42 - Frequently asked questions
32 English Frequently asked questions The following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer. Easy solutions are provided for each one. 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 ...
Page 45 - Requesting service; Before you call
35 Eng lis h To start the recovery process:1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is showing, press <Alt> + <F10> at the same time to enter the recovery process. 3 Refer to the on-screen instructions to perform system recovery. Important: This feature occupies 2 to 3 GB in a hidden ...
Page 48 - Arcade hotkeys
38 English Arcade hotkeys When running in the Windows environment, the key combinations listed below are available to control and fine-tune the features and settings of Acer Arcade. Hotkey Function <Fn> + <F1> Online help menu <Fn> + <F3> Acer ePowerManagement with battery in...
Page 49 - Finding and playing content; Settings; Arcade controls
39 Eng lis h Finding and playing content Clicking a button on the Arcade home page opens the corresponding feature's home page. The content pages have buttons on the left and a content browsing area on the right. If a button shows one of several choices, such as sort order, the current setting is sh...
Page 50 - Navigation controls; Cinema
40 English Navigation controls To return to the Arcade home page, click the Home button in the upper left corner of the window. To go up one folder level while searching for content, click Up one level. To return to a previous screen, click Return. The buttons in the upper right (minimize, maximize,...
Page 51 - DVD settings
41 Eng lis h DVD settings There are two types of DVD settings: "Video" and "Language." Click the appropriate button to open its settings page. Video The Video settings control the video output of DVDs/VCDs.Hardware acceleration takes advantage of the special processing power of some ...
Page 52 - Album
42 English Album Acer Arcade lets you view digital photos individually or as a slideshow, from any available drive on your computer. Click the Album button on the Arcade Home page to show the Album main page. The content area on the right shows both individual pictures and folders. Click on a folder...
Page 53 - Slideshow settings; Playing a video file
43 Eng lis h To view a slideshow, open the folder containing the pictures you wish to view, then click Play slideshow. The slideshow is played full-screen. Use the pop-up control panel to control the slideshow.To rotate a picture in full-screen, click Rotate right or Rotate left.You can also view a ...
Page 54 - Video authoring; Music
44 English Video authoring Click the Video Authoring button to open the PowerProducer program, which allows you to finalize your digital video productions and burn them to disk. Before you produce your movie using PowerProducer, first gather (or create) its component parts: video clips, photos, and ...
Page 55 - Burner
45 Eng lis h Burner NTI CD/DVD-Maker simplifies today's digital lifestyle by providing an easy and complete solution for recording data, audio, photos or video. Now you can burn and share anything on CD/DVD — your data, music, photos or videos — faster and easier than ever before. Copy — Back up you...
Page 56 - Instant replay; Recorded TV
46 English The Recorded TV option allows you to view files that you have recorded from the TV. See Recorded TV.The Schedule option lets you set TV recording schedules for later viewing. See Scheduling Recordings.The Settings button opens a page containing TV settings. See TV settings.The TV preview ...
Page 57 - Scheduling recordings; TV settings
47 Eng lis h Scheduling recordings To set a TV recording schedule, click Schedule, then New schedule. In the page that opens, select the Channel you want to record and the scheduling frequency. Set the Starting date, Starting time, and Ending time of the program you want to record. Click Confirm sch...
Page 59 - Taking your notebook PC with you; Disconnecting from the desktop; Moving around; Preparing the computer
49 Eng lis h Taking your notebook PC with you This section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving around or traveling with your computer. Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories: 1 Save any open files. 2 Remove any media, flop...
Page 60 - What to bring to meetings; Taking the computer home
50 English Note: If the Sleep indicator is off, the computer has entered Hibernation mode and is turned off. If the power indicator is off but the Sleep indicator is on, the computer has entered Sleep mode. In both cases, press and release the power button to turn the computer back on. Note that the...
Page 61 - Special considerations; Traveling with the computer
51 Eng lis h Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work: • Minimize the effects of temperature changes by keeping the computer with you. • If you need to stop for an extended period of time and cannot carry the computer with you, leave th...
Page 62 - Traveling internationally with the computer
52 English Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for taking the computer home, follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling: • Always take the computer as carry-on luggage. • If possible, have the computer inspected by hand. Airport security X-ray machines are safe...
Page 63 - Securing your computer; Using a computer security lock
53 Eng lis h Special considerations Follow the same special considerations as when traveling with the computer. In addition, these tips are useful when traveling internationally: • When traveling in another country, check that the local AC voltage and the AC adaptor power cord specifications are com...
Page 64 - Entering passwords
54 English • Password on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use. Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from Hibernation for maximum security. Important! Do not forget your Supervisor Password! If you forget your password, please get in touch wi...
Page 65 - Expanding through options; Connectivity options
55 Eng lis h Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you a complete mobile computing experience. Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to the computer...
Page 66 - Built-in network feature
56 English Built-in network feature The built-in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernet-based network. To use the network feature, connect an Ethernet cable from the network jack on the left hand side of the computer to a network jack or hub on your network. Fast Infrared...
Page 68 - PC Card slot
58 English PC Card slot The Type II PC Card slot of the computer accepts PC Cards that enhance the usability and expandability of the computer. These cards should have a PC Card logo on them. PC Cards (formerly PCMCIA) are add-on cards for portable computers, giving you expansion possibilities long ...
Page 69 - BIOS utility
59 Eng lis h Installing memory Follow these steps to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adaptor (if connected) and remove the battery pack. Then turn the computer over to access its base. 2 Remove the screws from the memory cover; then lift up and remove the memory cover. 3 (a) I...
Page 70 - Password; Playing DVD movies
60 English Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Find D2D Recovery at the bottom of the screen and use the <F5> and <F6> keys to set this value to...
Page 71 - Power management
61 Eng lis h Note: To change the region code, insert a DVD movie of a different region into the DVD drive. Please refer to the online help for more information. Power management This computer has a built-in power management unit that monitors system activity. System activity refers to any activity i...
Page 72 - Create backup
62 English Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a tool to quickly backup and restore the system. You can create and save a backup of the current system configuration to hard drive, CD, or DVD. Acer eRecovery Management consists of the following functions:1 Create backup 2 Restore f...
Page 73 - Restore from backup; Create factory default image CD; Re-install bundled software without CD
63 Eng lis h Restore from backup You can restore backups previously created (as stated in the Create backup section) from hard drive, CD, or DVD.1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press <Alt> + <F10> to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility. 3 Enter the password to proceed. The default passwor...
Page 74 - Change password
64 English 5 In the Recovery settings window, select Reinstall applications/drivers and click Next. 6 Select the desired driver/application and follow the instructions on screen to re-install. At first launch, Acer eRecovery Management prepares all the needed software and may take few seconds to bri...
Page 75 - Troubleshooting; Troubleshooting tips
65 Eng lish Eng lis h Troubleshooting This chapter shows you 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 yourself; contact your dealer or auth...
Page 77 - Regulations and safety notices; ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance; Notice: Shielded cables
67 Eng lish Eng lis h Regulations and safety notices ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance As an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. FCC notice This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class ...
Page 78 - Operation conditions; Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens
68 English Operation conditions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired ope...
Page 79 - Modem notices; Notice for USA
69 Eng lish Eng lis h Modem notices Notice for USA This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. Located on the modem is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment. Upon request, you must provide this in...
Page 80 - List of applicable countries
70 English 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,...
Page 82 - Important safety instructions
72 English Important safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Save them for future reference.1 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 2 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cl...
Page 83 - Laser compliance statement
73 Eng lish Eng lis h f If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service. 12 The notebook PC series uses lithium batteries. Replace the battery with the same type as the product's battery we recommend in the product specification list. Use of another battery ma...
Page 84 - LCD pixel statement
74 English LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is produced with high-precision manufacturing techniques. Nevertheless, some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. Macrovision copyright protection no...
Page 86 - The FCC RF safety requirement
76 English The FCC RF safety requirement The radiated output power of the wireless LAN Mini PCI Card and Bluetooth card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the notebook PC series shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operati...
Page 88 - Federal Communications Comission
78 English Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including int...
Page 89 - Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking
79 Eng lish Eng lis h Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking Is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following EC directives. The product specified above was tested conforming to the applicable Rules under the most accurate measurement standards possib...
Page 90 - Index
80 English Index A AC adapter caring for v audio 28 adjusting the volume 28troubleshooting 33 B battery pack caring for vi BIOS utility 59brightness hotkeys 25 C caps lock 23 on indicator 19 care AC adapter vbattery pack vicomputer v CD-ROM ejecting 27ejecting manually 33troubleshooting 33 cleaning ...
