Acer Aspire 5710 driver and firmware
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Aspire 5310, 5710, 5710Z User's Guide EN - Page 3
... device
Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before connecting the power cord to the AC power outlet. Unplug the power cord before removing the power supply unit from the computer. If the system has multiple sources of power, disconnect power from the system by unplugging all power cords from the power...
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... devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack.
Using electrical power • This product should be operated from the type of power ...power strips are used, the load should not exceed 80% of the power strip's input rating.
• 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...
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... it.
Hearing aids. Some digital wireless devices may interfere with some hearing aids. If interference occurs, consult your service provider.
Vehicles
RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles such as electronic fuel injection systems, electronic antiskid (antilock) braking systems, electronic speed control systems, and air bag systems...
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...• 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 ...
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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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Disposal instructions
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Tips and information for comfortable use
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First things first
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Your guides
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Basic care and tips for using your computer
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Turning your computer on and off
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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...
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... the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray
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Using a computer security lock
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Audio
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Adjusting the volume
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Using Dolby Home Theater for
surround/multi-channel sound
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Set playback as digital output
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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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... 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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ExpressCard
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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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Using software
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Playing DVD movies
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Power management
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Acer...
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..., change the display and sleep settings you want your computer
to use. 5 Click "OK" to save your new power plan.
To switch between power plans:
1 Select the power plan you wish to switch to from the drop-down list. 2 Click "Apply".
To edit a power plan:
Editing a power plan allows you to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed...
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... "Apply" to save your new settings.
To delete a power plan:
You cannot delete the power plan you are currently using. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you wish to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon.
Battery status
For...
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... 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...
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...174; EM64T)(AS5710Z)
• Mobile Intel® 945GM Express chipset
• Mobile Intel® 943GML Express chipset
• Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® solution,
supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology (AS5310/ AS5710Z)
Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) (Aspire 5710/Aspire 5710Z) Up to 512...
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... use your communication software, you need to set up your location: 1 Click on Start, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on Phone and Modem Options. 3 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 of your Operating...
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... software content that is installed when you purchase your notebook. Follow the steps below to rebuild your C: drive. (Your C: drive will be reformatted and all data will be erased.) It is important to back up all data files before using this option. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery...
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...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 ...
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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 Eject the DVD disk.
Important! When you launch the DVD player for the first time, the program asks you to enter the region code. DVD disks are divided into 6 regions. Once your DVD drive is set...
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... save a backup of the current system configuration to hard disk, CD or DVD. You can also backup/restore the factory default image, and reinstall applications and drivers. Acer eRecovery Management consists of the following functions: 1 Create backup 2 Burn backup disc 3 Restore and recovery This chapter will guide you through each process.
Note: This feature is...
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... toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Restore button. 3 Select the backup point you would like to restore from. You can also
choose to recover the system from a factory default image, recover from a previously created CD/DVD or reinstall applications and drivers. 4 Follow the instructions on screen...
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... 46 charging 48 checking charge level 48 installing 47 low conditions 49 maximizing life 46 optimizing 48 removing 48 using the first time 46
BIOS utility 73 brightness
hotkeys 32
C
caps lock 30 on indicator 26
care AC adapter xiv battery pack xv computer xiv
CD-ROM ejecting manually 43 troubleshooting 43
charging checking level 48...