Aspire 3810T/3810TZ/3410

Series
Quick Guide

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Aspire 3810T/3810TZ/3410 Series Quick Guide
Original Issue: 06/2009

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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:
1 Click on

Start, All Programs, AcerSystem.

2 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

Item

Description

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Acer Crystal Eye

webcam

Web camera for video communication.

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).

Power button /
indicator

Turns the computer on and off. /

Indicates the computer's power status.

Keyboard

For entering data into your computer.

Touchpad

Touch-sensitive pointing device which

functions like a computer mouse.

Click buttons (left

and right)

The left and right buttons function like

the left and right mouse buttons.

Palmrest

Comfortable support area for your hands

when you use the computer.

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
key

Puts your computer into power-saving

mode.

HDD

Indicates when the hard disk drive is

active.

Speakers

Left and right speakers deliver stereo

audio output.

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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

Function

Description

<Fn> + <F2>

Icon

System property

Starts System Property for displaying

system information.

<Fn> + <F3>

Bluetooth

Enables/disables the Bluetooth function.

(only for certain models)

<Fn> + <F4>

Sleep

Puts the computer in Sleep mode.

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Hotkey

Function

Description

<Fn> + <F5>

Icon

Display toggle

Switches display output between the

display screen, external monitor (if
connected) and both.

<Fn> + <F6>

Screen blank

Turns the display screen backlight off to

save power. Press any key to return.

<Fn> + <F8>

Speaker toggle

Turns the speakers on and off.

<Fn> + <

>

Brightness up

Increases the screen brightness.

<Fn> + <

>

Brightness down

Decreases the screen brightness.

<Fn> + <

>

Volume up

Increases the sound volume.

<Fn> + <

>

Volume down

Decreases the sound volume.

Closed front view

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Item

Description

Battery

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.

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Rear view

Item

Description

Battery bay

Houses the computer's battery

pack.

Left view

Icon

Item

Description

DC-in jack

Connects to an AC adapter.

External display
(VGA) port

Connects to a display device (e.g.,

external monitor, LCD projector).

Ventilation slots

Enable the computer to stay cool, even

after prolonged use.

USB 2.0 port

Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB

mouse, USB camera).

Microphone-in jack

Accepts inputs from external

microphones.

Headphones/speaker/ Connects to audio line-out devices

(e.g., speakers, headphones).
line-out jack with
S/PDIF support

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Right view

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.

USB 2.0 port

Connects to USB 2.0 devices

(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).

HDMI port

Supports high definition digital video

connections.

Ethernet (RJ-45)
port

Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network.

Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible

computer security lock.

HDMI

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

Description

Battery bay

Houses the computer's battery pack.

Battery lock

Locks the battery in position.

Memory compartment

Houses the computer's main memory.

Hard disk bay

Houses the computer's hard disk

(secured with screws).

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.

Battery release latch

Releases the battery for removal.

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Specifications
Operating
system

Genuine Windows Vista*

Platform

Intel Centrino 2 mobile processor technology,

featuring:

Genuine Windows 7*

System memory

Intel Core2 Duo processor*

Intel Core2 Solo processor*
Mobile Intel GS45 Express Chipset
Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5100*
Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5150*

Intel

Pentium mobile processor*

Intel Celeron mobile processor*

Mobile Intel GS45 Express Chipset
Acer InviLink Nplify 802.11b/g/Draft-N*
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*

Display

16:9 aspect ratio

13.3" HD 1366 x 768

Graphics

Mobile Intel GS45 Express Chipset*

ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4330*

Communication

Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam

Wi-Fi/WiMAX: Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5150*
WWAN:

UMTS/HSPA at 900 MHz/2100 MHz and quadband GSM/GPRS/EDGE

(850/900/1800/1900 MHz)*

UMTS/HSPA at 850 MHz/900 MHz/1900 MHz/

2100 MHz and quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE
(850/900/1800/1900 MHz)*
WLAN:

Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5100*

Acer InviLink Nplify 802.11b/g/Draft-N*

WPAN: Bluetooth 2.1+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)*

LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready

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Storage
subsystem
Privacy control
Dimensions
and weight
Power
subsystem

Special keys
and controls
I/O interface

Environment

High-definition audio support

S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for
digital speakers
MS-Sound compatible
Built-in microphone
2.5" hard disk drive* / solid state drive*
5-in-1 card reader
BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords
Kensington lock slot
322 (W) x 228 (D) x 23.4/28.9 (H) mm
1.6 kg (3.5lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack
ACPI 3.0
62.16 W 5600 mAh
3-pin 65 W AC adapter
ENERGY STAR*
86-/87-/91-key keyboard
Touchpad pointing device
5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD)
USB 2.0 port
HDMI port with HDCP support
External display (VGA) port
Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF
support
Microphone-in jack
Ethernet (RJ-45) port
DC-in jack for AC adapter
Temperature:

Operating: 5 C to 35 C
Non-operating: -20 C to 65 C

Humidity (non-condensing):

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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Audio