ASPIRE 3680 - Laptop ACER - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Laptop
Brand	ACER
Model	ASPIRE 3680
Dimensions (W x D x H)	341 x 251 x 28/35 mm
Weight	2.4 kg
Operating system	Windows Vista Home Basic / Home Premium / Ultimate / Starter
Processor	Intel Celeron M 410/420/430/440/450 (1 MB cache, 1.46 to 2 GHz, FSB 533 MHz)
Chipset	Mobile Intel 940GML/943GML Express
RAM (Memory)	Up to 2 GB DDR2 533/667 MHz, expandable to 4 GB (2 SO-DIMM slots, dual channel)
Screen	Acer CrystalBrite WXGA 14.1-inch TFT LCD, resolution 1280x800, 16.7 million colors
Graphics	Intel GMA 950 integrated, shared memory up to 224 MB
Hard disk	40/60/80/100/120/160 GB
Optical drive	Super Multi double-layer 8X DVD ±RW or DVD/CD-RW combo drive
Card reader	5-in-1 (MS, MS PRO, MMC, SD, xD)
Audio	2 built-in speakers, Intel High-Definition Audio, built-in microphone, S/PDIF jack
Network	Ethernet 10/100, 56K V.92 modem, Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG or 3945BG Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (optional)
Ports	3 USB 2.0, IEEE 1394 (optional), infrared (optional), VGA, S-video, RJ-11, RJ-45, headphone/microphone/audio jack, power connector
Battery	Li-ion 44.4 Wh 4000 mAh (6-cell)
Power adapter	65 W (or 90 W depending on model)
Security	Kensington lock slot, BIOS passwords (user and supervisor)
Maintenance and cleaning	Turn off, unplug, clean with a soft, slightly damp cloth. Do not use liquids or aerosols.
Spare parts and repairability	Removable battery, replaceable SO-DIMM memory, replaceable hard drive, external power adapter
Warranty	1-year International Travelers Warranty (ITW)

Frequently Asked Questions - ASPIRE 3680 ACER

What to do if my computer does not turn on?

Check the power indicator. If it is off, connect the power adapter to charge the battery. If it is on, remove any USB devices and press Ctrl+Alt+Del to restart.

How to clean the LCD screen?

Turn off the computer and unplug it. Use a soft, slightly damp cloth (water only) to wipe the screen. Never use chemicals or abrasive cleaners.

How to increase battery life?

Use Acer ePower Management to select a power saving profile. Reduce screen brightness (Fn+ down arrow), disable Wi-Fi if not in use, and avoid demanding applications.

How to use the touchpad?

Move your finger on the touchpad to move the cursor. Press the left button to click, or tap briefly on the touchpad. Use the center button to scroll through documents.

How to connect an external monitor or projector?

Connect the monitor to the VGA port. Press the Fn+F5 key combination to switch between the internal screen, external screen, or both.

How to burn a DVD?

Insert a blank disc into the optical drive. Open Acer Arcade or burning software such as CyberLink PowerProducer. Follow the on-screen instructions to create a data disc or video DVD.

How to restore the computer to factory settings?

Open Acer eRecovery Management (via the Empowering key or Start menu). Select 'Restore', then choose the default factory image. Confirm and follow the instructions. This operation erases all your data.

What to do if the keyboard does not respond?

Check the keyboard connection (internal). Restart the computer. If the problem persists, contact an authorized service center. An error message 'Keyboard error' may indicate a hardware defect.

How to set up a Wi-Fi connection?

Turn on the Wi-Fi switch located on the front panel. Open Acer eNet Management or the Windows network manager. Select your network and enter the security key. The computer will connect automatically.

How to replace the battery?

Turn off the computer and unplug the power adapter. Turn the computer over, slide the battery release latch. Remove the old battery and insert the new battery (same model) until it locks.

USER MANUAL ASPIRE 3680 ACER

Acer Empowering Technology

Considerations speciales 85

Considerations speciales 86

Considerations speciales 87

Acer eRecovery Management 97

Federal Communications Comission

Declaration of Conformity 108

LCD panel ergonomic specifications 110

Index 111

Acer Empowering Technology

Acer ePresentation Management

Acer eRecovery Management

Windows Mobility Center

Acer eRecovery Management

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

"Brevets U.S. Nos. 4,631,603, 4,819,098, 4,907,093, 5,315,448 et 6,516,132."

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 interference that may cause undesired operation.

The following local manufacturer/importer is responsible for this declaration:

Product name:	Notebook PC
Model number:	ZR1
Machine type:	Aspire 5580/5570/5570Z/3680
SKU number:	Aspire 558xxx/557 xxx/557xZxxx/368xxx ("x" = 0 - 9, a - z, or A - Z)
Name of responsible party:	Acer America Corporation
Address of responsible party:	2641 Orchard Parkway San Jose, CA 95134 USA
Contact person:	Mr. Young Kim
Tel:	408-922-2909
Fax:	408-922-2606

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Declaration of Conformity

We,

Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited

3F, No. 168 Xizang medium road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China

Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai

Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]

Hereby declare that:

Product: Personal Computer

Trade Name: Acer

Model Number: ZR1

Machine Type: Aspire 5580/5570/5570Z/3680

SKU Number: Aspire 558xxx/557 xxx/557xZxxx/368xxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z)

Is compliant with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following EC directives, and that all the necessary steps have been taken and are in force to assure that production units of the same product will continue comply with the requirements.

EMC Directive 89/336/EEC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standards:

EN55022:1998 + A1:2000 + A2:2003, AS/NZS CISPR22:2002, Class B
EN55024:1998 + A1:2001 + A2:2003
EN61000-3-2:2000, Class D
EN61000-3-3:1995 + A1:2001
EN55013:2001 + A1:2003 (applied to models with TV function)
EN55020:2002 + A1:2003 (applied to models with TV function)

Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standard:

EN60950-1:2001
EN60065:2002 (applied to models with TV function)

Council Decision 98/482/EC (CTR21) for pan-European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN).

RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC on the Restriction of the Use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment

LCD panel ergonomic specifications

Design viewing distance	500 mm
Design inclination angle	0.0°
Design azimuth angle	90.0°
Viewing direction range class	Class IV
Screen tilt angle	85.0°
Design screen illuminance	• Illuminance level: [250 + (250cosα)] lx where α = 85° • Color: Source D65
Reflection class of LCD panel (positive and negative polarity)	• Ordinary LCD: Class I • Protective or Acer CrystalBrite™ LCD: Class III
Image polarity	Both
Reference white:	• Yn
Pre-setting of luminance and color temperature @ 6500K (tested under BM7)	• u'n • v'n
Pixel fault class	Class II

Index

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computer features 46
Connexions
Réseau 91

M Mémoire installation 94

Messageserreur 99