Aspire 3810T/3810TZ/3410T
Series
Quick Guide
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First things first
We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for
meeting your mobile computing needs.
Your guides
To help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides:
First off, the Just for Starters... poster helps you get started with setting up your
computer.
The Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all
models in the Aspire product series. It covers basic topics such as using the
keyboard and audio, etc. Please understand that due to its nature, the Generic
User Guide as well as the AcerSystem User Guide mentioned below will
occasionally refer to functions or features which are only contained in certain
models of the series, but not necessarily in the model you purchased. Such
instances are marked in the text with language such as "only for certain
models".
The Quick Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of your new
computer. For more on how your computer can help you to be more productive,
please refer to the AcerSystem User Guide. This guide contains detailed
information on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion
options and troubleshooting. In addition it contains warranty information and
the general regulations and safety notices for your notebook. It is available in
Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your notebook.
Follow these steps to access it:
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Click on
Start, All Programs, AcerSystem.
Click on AcerSystem User Guide.
Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. If Adobe Reader is not
installed on your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User 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.
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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.
Top view
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Icon
Item
Description
Acer Crystal Eye
webcam
Web camera for video communication.
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Microphone
Internal microphone for sound recording.
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Icon
Item
Description
Display screen
Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD),
displays computer output
(Configuration may vary by models).
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Power button /
indicator
Turns the computer on and off. /
Indicates the computer's power status.
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Keyboard
Touchpad
For entering data into your computer.
Touch-sensitive pointing device which
functions like a computer mouse.
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8
Click buttons (left The left and right buttons function like
and right)
the left and right mouse buttons.
Palmrest
Comfortable support area for your hands
when you use the computer.
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Touchpad toggle
Turns the internal touchpad on and off.
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Communication
key
Enables / disables the WLAN / 3G
function.
Backup key
Launches Acer Backup Management for
three-step data backup.
Acer PowerSmart Puts your computer into power-saving
key
mode.
HDD
Indicates when the hard disk drive is
active.
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Speakers
Left and right speakers deliver stereo
audio output.
Hotkeys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the
computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output.
To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key
in the hotkey combination.
Hotkey
Icon
Function
Description
<Fn> + <F2>
System property Starts System Property for displaying
system information.
<Fn> + <F3>
<Fn> + <F4>
Bluetooth
Enables/disables the Bluetooth function.
(only for certain models)
Sleep
Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
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Hotkey
Icon
Function
Description
<Fn> + <F5>
Display toggle
Switches display output between the
display screen, external monitor (if
connected) and both.
<Fn> + <F6>
<Fn> + <F8>
Screen blank
Speaker toggle
Brightness up
Turns the display screen backlight off to
save power. Press any key to return.
Turns the speakers on and off.
Increases the screen brightness.
<Fn> + <
<Fn> + <
<Fn> + <
<Fn> + <
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Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness.
Volume up
Increases the sound volume.
Decreases the sound volume.
Volume down
Closed front view
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Icon
Item
Description
Indicates the computer's battery status.
1. Charging: The light shows amber
when the battery is charging.
2. Fully charged: The light shows blue
when in AC mode.
Battery
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Rear view
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Icon
Item
Description
Battery bay
Houses the computer's battery
pack.
Left view
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Icon
Item
Description
DC-in jack
Connects to an AC adapter.
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External display
(VGA) port
Connects to a display device (e.g.,
external monitor, LCD projector).
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4
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Ventilation slots
USB 2.0 port
Enable the computer to stay cool, even
after prolonged use.
Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB
mouse, USB camera).
Accepts inputs from external
microphones.
Microphone-in jack
Headphones/speaker/ Connects to audio line-out devices
line-out jack with
S/PDIF support
(e.g., speakers, headphones).
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Right view
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Icon
Item
Description
5-in-1 card reader
Accepts Secure Digital (SD),
MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory
Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS
PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD).
Note: Push to remove/install the card.
Only one card can operate at any
given time.
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USB 2.0 port
HDMI port
Connects to USB 2.0 devices
(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
HDMI
Supports high definition digital video
connections.
Ethernet (RJ-45)
port
Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-
based network.
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Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible
computer security lock.
Note: Wrap the computer security
lock cable around an immovable
object such as a table or handle of a
locked drawer. Insert the lock into the
notch and turn the key to secure the
lock. Some keyless models are also
available.
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Base view
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Icon Item
Battery bay
Description
Houses the computer's battery pack.
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Battery lock
Locks the battery in position.
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4
Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory.
Hard disk bay
Houses the computer's hard disk
(secured with screws).
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Ventilation slots and
cooling fan
Enable the computer to stay cool, even
after prolonged use.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the
opening of the fan.
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Battery release latch
Releases the battery for removal.
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Specifications
Genuine Windows Vista®
Operating
system
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Intel® Centrino® 2 mobile processor technology,
featuring:
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Intel® Core™2 Duo processor*
Intel® Core™2 Solo processor*
Mobile Intel® GS45 Express Chipset
Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100*
Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150*
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Intel® Pentium® mobile processor*
Intel® Celeron® mobile processor*
Mobile Intel® GS45 Express Chipset
Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N*
System memory
Display
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Dual-Channel SDRAM support
Up to 2 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable
to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules*
Up to 4 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable
to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules*
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16:9 aspect ratio
13.3" HD 1366 x 768
Graphics
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Mobile Intel® GS45 Express Chipset
Communication
Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam
Wi-Fi/WiMAX: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150*
WWAN:
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UMTS/HSPA at 900 MHz/2100 MHz and quad-
band GSM/GPRS/EDGE
(850/900/1800/1900 MHz)*
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UMTS/HSPA at 850 MHz/900 MHz/1900 MHz/
2100 MHz and quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE
(850/900/1800/1900 MHz)*
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WLAN:
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Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100*
Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N*
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WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)*
LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready
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Audio
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High-definition audio support
S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for
digital speakers
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MS-Sound compatible
Built-in microphone
Storage
subsystem
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2.5" hard disk drive* / solid state drive*
5-in-1 card reader
Privacy control
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BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords
Kensington lock slot
Dimensions
and weight
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322 (W) x 228 (D) x 23.4/28.9 (H) mm
1.6 kg (3.5lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack
Power
subsystem
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ACPI 3.0
62.16 W 5600 mAh
3-pin 65 W AC adapter
ENERGY STAR®*
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Special keys
and controls
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86-/87-/91-key keyboard
Touchpad pointing device
I/O interface
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5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD)
USB 2.0 port
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HDMI™ port with HDCP support
External display (VGA) port
Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF
support
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Microphone-in jack
Ethernet (RJ-45) port
DC-in jack for AC adapter
Environment
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Temperature:
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Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C
Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C
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Humidity (non-condensing):
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Operating: 20% to 80%
Non-operating: 20% to 80%
Note: * Only for certain models
Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The
exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.
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