Name: Acer Aspire 5100
Brand: Acer
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Your Acer notebook tour

After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster,

let us show you around your new Acer notebook.

Front view

# Item Description

1 Built-in camera 310,000 pixel web camera for video communication

(for selected models).

2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays

computer output.

Safety Instructions3
- Replacing the Battery Pack5
- Mercury Advisory5
Disposal Instructions5
Finding Your Comfort Zone6
Tips and Information for Comfortable Use6
First Things First8
- Your Guides8
- Basic Care and Tips for Using Your Computer8
Acer Empowering Technology15
- Empowering Technology Password15
- Acer Edatasecurity Management (for Selected Models)16
- Acer Elock Management17
- Acer Eperformance Management19
- Acer Erecovery Management20
- Acer Esettings Management22
- Acer Epower Management23
- Battery Status24
- Acer Epresentation Management26
Your Acer Notebook Tour27
- Front View27
- Closed Front View28
- Left View30
- Right View31
- Rear View32
- Base View33
Specifications34
Indicators40
Easy-Launch Buttons41
Touchpad42
- Touchpad Basics42
Using the Keyboard44
- Lock Keys and Embedded Numeric Keypad44
- Windows Keys45
- Hotkeys45
- Special Keys47
Ejecting the Optical (CD or DVD) Drive Tray48
Using a Computer Security Lock48
Audio49
- Adjusting the Volume49
Acer Orbicam (for Selected Models)50
- Launching the Acer Orbicam51
- Using the Acer Orbicam as Webcam51
Using the System Utilities52
- Acer Gridvista (Dual-Display Compatible)52
- Launch Manager53
- Norton Antivirus54
Frequently Asked Questions55
- Recovery Cds57
- Requesting Service58
  - International Travelers Warranty (ITW)58
  - Before You Call58
Acer Arcade59
- 48-Button Remote Control60
  - Remote Functions61
- Finding and Playing Content62
  - Settings62
- Arcade Controls63
- Cinema65
  - Settings65
- Album66
  - Editing Pictures66
  - Slide Show Settings66
- Video67
- Music68
- TV (for Selected Models)69
- Make Dvds72
  - Authoring CD/Dvds72
Taking Your Notebook PC with You73
- Disconnecting from the Desktop73
- Moving Around73
  - Preparing the Computer73
  - What to Bring to Meetings74
- Taking the Computer Home74
- Traveling with the Computer75
- Traveling Internationally with the Computer76
  - Preparing the Computer76
  - What to Bring with You76
Securing Your Computer77
- Using a Computer Security Lock77
- Using Passwords77
  - Entering Passwords78
  - Setting Passwords78
Expanding through Options79
- Connectivity Options79
- Connecting Your TV and AV-In Cables85
  - Acer Arcade TV Set-Up Wizard (Windows XP Home and Professional)87
- BIOS Utility88
- Using Software89
  - Playing DVD Movies89
Power Management90
Acer Erecovery Management90
- Create Backup91
- Restore from Backup91
- Create Factory Default Image CD92
- Re-Install Bundled Software Without CD92
- Change Password93
Troubleshooting94
- Troubleshooting Tips94
- Error Messages94
Regulations and Safety Notices95
- ENERGY STAR Guidelines Compliance95
- FCC Notice95
- Modem Notices96
  - Notice for Australia97
  - Notice for New Zealand98
- Laser Compliance Statement99
- LCD Pixel Statement99
- Macrovision Copyright Protection Notice99
- Radio Device Regulatory Notice100
- General100
- European Union (EU)100
- The FCC RF Safety Requirement101
- Canada - Low-Power License-Exempt Radio Communication Devices (RSS-210)102
- Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity103
- Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking104
- LCD Panel Ergonomic Specifications105
Index106

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Language	English