Acer Aspire 4320 Series, User Manual

Page 1: ...Aspire 4720Z 4720 4320 Series User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...ncerning your unit should include the serial number model number and purchase information No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronically mechanically by photocopy recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated Model number __________________________________ Serial number ________...

Page 3: ...er cords from the power supplies CAUTION for Accessibility Be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as possible When you need to disconnect power to the equipment be sure to unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet CAUTION for Dummy Card of PCMCIA Express Slot Your computer shipped with plastic dummies in...

Page 4: ...k from lithium battery pack Using electrical power This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power available consult your dealer or local power company Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate this product where people will walk on the cord If an extension cord is used with this product make sure th...

Page 5: ...e power cord or plug is damaged cut or frayed liquid was spilled into the product the product was exposed to rain or water the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged the product exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service the product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions Note Adjust only those controls that are covered by th...

Page 6: ...nches away from your body refer to the figure below It should not contain metal and you should position the device the above stated distance from your body To successfully transmit data files or messages this device requires a good quality connection to the network In some cases transmission of data files or messages may be delayed until such a connection is available Ensure that the above separat...

Page 7: ...able liquids gases or explosive materials in the same compartment as the device its parts or enhancements For vehicles equipped with an air bag remember that air bags inflate with great force Do not place objects including installed or portable wireless equipment in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area If in vehicle wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag ...

Page 8: ...al environment please recycle For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment WEEE regulations visit http global acer com about sustainability htm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD CRT monitor or display Lamp s inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of according to local state or federal laws For more ...

Page 9: ...t Activate display Sleep mode within 15 minutes of user inactivity Activate computer s Sleep mode within 30 minutes of user inactivity Wake the computer from Sleep mode by pushing power button More power management settings can be done through Acer ePower Management Note The statement above is applicable only to Acer notebooks with an ENERGY STAR sticker located in the bottom right hand corner of ...

Page 10: ...ts place the display at the center of your desk to minimize neck strain Taking care of your vision Long viewing hours wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses glare excessive room lighting poorly focused screens very small typefaces and low contrast displays could stress your eyes The following sections provide suggestions on how to reduce eyestrain Eyes Rest your eyes frequently Give your eyes...

Page 11: ...its to make your computer use more relaxing and productive Take short breaks regularly and often Perform some stretching exercises Breathe fresh air as often as possible Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body Warning We do not recommend using the computer on a couch or bed If this is unavoidable work for only short periods take breaks regularly and do some stretching exercises Note For mor...

Page 12: ...r more on how your computer can help you to be more productive please refer to the AcerSystem User s 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 c...

Page 13: ...puter to magnetic fields Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture Do not spill water or any liquid on the computer Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration Do not expose the computer to dust or dirt Never place objects on top of the computer Do not slam the computer display when you close it Never place the computer on uneven surfaces Taking care of your AC adapter Here are so...

Page 14: ... of used batteries according to local regulations Recycle if possible Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer follow these steps 1 Turn off the computer and remove the battery pack 2 Disconnect the AC adapter 3 Use a soft moist cloth Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners If either of the following occurs the computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged the computer does not ope...

Page 15: ...vicing xiv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management for selected models 2 Acer ePower Management for selected models 4 Acer eAudio Management 6 Acer ePresentation Management for selected models 7 Acer eDataSecurity Management for selected models 8 Acer eLock Management for selected models 9 Acer eRecovery Management 11 Acer eSettings Management for selecte...

Page 16: ...y pack 44 Battery pack characteristics 44 Maximizing the battery s life 44 Installing and removing the battery pack 45 Charging the battery 46 Checking the battery level 46 Optimising battery life 46 Battery low warning 47 Acer Arcade for selected models 48 Finding and playing content 49 Settings 49 Arcade controls 50 Navigation controls 50 Player controls 50 Virtual keyboard 51 Background mode 51...

Page 17: ...ngs 65 Taking the computer home 65 Preparing the computer 65 What to take with you 65 Special considerations 66 Setting up a home office 66 Traveling with the computer 66 Preparing the computer 66 What to take with you 66 Special considerations 67 Traveling internationally with the computer 67 Preparing the computer 67 What to bring with you 67 Special considerations 67 Securing your computer 68 U...

Page 18: ...ips 80 Error messages 80 Regulations and safety notices 82 FCC notice 82 Modem notices 83 Laser compliance statement 86 LCD pixel statement 86 Macrovision copyright protection notice 86 Radio device regulatory notice 87 General 87 European Union EU 87 The FCC RF safety requirement 89 Canada Low power license exempt radio communication devices RSS 210 90 Federal Communications Comission Declaration...

Page 19: ...nagement protects data with passwords and encryption for selected models Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media for selected models Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly reliably and completely Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily for selected models For more information right click on the Empowering Techno...

Page 20: ... select Acer eNet Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar or run the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu You can also set Acer eNet Management to start automatically when you boot up your PC Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for a new location while offering you the option to manually adjust the settings to match your needs ...

Page 21: ... switch to the appropriate profile when you move from one location to another Settings stored include network connection settings IP and DNS settings wireless AP details etc as well as default printer settings Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information ...

Page 22: ...w and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking the appropriate tabs You can open Windows power options by clicking More Power Options Note You cannot delete the predefined power plans To create a new power plan Creating customized power plans allows you to save and quickly switch to a personalized set of power options 1 Click the Create Power Plan icon 2 Enter a name for you...

Page 23: ... 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 real time battery life estimates based on current usage refer to the panel in the upper half of the window Click the to view estimated battery life in sleep and hibernate modes ...

Page 24: ...asily control the enhanced sound effects of Dolby Home Theater on your system Select Movie or Game mode to experience the awesome realism of 5 1 channel surround sound from just 2 speakers via Dolby Virtual Speaker technology Music mode lets you enjoy your favorite tunes in vivid detail ...

Page 25: ...em display will be automatically switched out when an external display is connected to the system For projectors and external devices that are not auto detected launch Acer ePresentation Management to choose an appropriate display setting Note If the restored resolution is not correct after disconnecting a projector or you need to use an external resolution that is not supported by Acer ePresentat...

Page 26: ...rosoft Outlook The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you for a supervisor password and default encryption password This password will be used to encrypt files by default or you can choose to enter your own password when encrypting a file Note The password used to encrypt a file is the unique key that the system needs to decrypt it If you lose the password the supervisor passwo...

Page 27: ...storage devices that can be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system Optical Drive Devices includes any kind of CD ROM DVD ROM HD DVD or Blu ray drive devices Floppy Drive Devices 3 5 inch floppy drives only To use Acer eLock Management the Empowering Technology password must be set first Once set you can apply locks to any of the devices types Lock s will immediately be set without a...

Page 28: ...10 Empowering Technology ...

Page 29: ...pplications and drivers By default user created backups are stored to the D drive Acer eRecovery Management provides you with Password protection Empowering Technology password Full and incremental backups to hard disk or optical disc Creation of backups Factory default image User backup image Current system configuration Application backup Restore and recovery Factory default image User backup im...

Page 30: ...id not come with a Recovery CD or System CD please use Acer eRecovery Management s System backup to optical disc feature to burn a backup image to CD or DVD To ensure the best results when recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management detach all peripherals except the external Acer ODD if your computer has one including your Acer ezDock ...

Page 31: ...ettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications set BIOS passwords and modify boot options Acer eSettings Management also Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation Prints and saves hardware specifications Lets you set an asset tag for your system ...

Page 32: ...olume 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 launch Windows Mobility Center Use the shortcut key X Start Windows Mobility Ce...

Page 33: ...r Starters poster let us show you around your new Acer notebook Front view ICON Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication for selected models 2 Display screen Also called Liquid Crystal Display LCD displays computer output 3 Power button Turns the computer on and off ...

Page 34: ...ch functions like a computer mouse 9 Click buttons left center and right The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons the center button serves as a 4 way scroll button 10 Status indicators Light Emitting Diodes LEDs that light up to show the status of the computer s functions and components See Indicators on page 25 for more details 11 Empowering key Lanuch Acer Empowe...

Page 35: ... in jack Accepts audio line in devices e g audio CD player stereo walkman Microphone in jack Accepts input from external microphones Headphones speaker line out jack with S PDIF support Connects to audio line out devices e g speakers headphones 3 Unlimited volume control wheel Adjust the volume of the audio out ...

Page 36: ...in IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices 4 Ethernet RJ 45 port Connects to an Ethernet 10 100 1000 based network for selected models 5 Modem RJ 11 port Connects to a phone line 6 2 USB 2 0 ports Connect to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera 7 ExpressCard 54 slot Accepts one ExpressCard 54 module 8 5 in 1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital SD MultiMediaCard MMC Memory Stick MS Memory S...

Page 37: ...l drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the drive 4 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off 5 2 USB 2 0 port Connect to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera 6 DC in jack Connects to an AC adapter 7 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington compatible computer security lock Icon Item Description 1 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to ...

Page 38: ...ition 3 Hard disk bay Houses the computer s hard disk secured with screws 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer s main memory 5 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal 6 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 ...

Page 39: ...elected models Display 14 WXGA TFT LCD 200 nit brightness 1280 x 800 pixel resolution 16 ms response time supporting simultaneous multi window viewing via Acer GridVista for selected models 14 1 WXGA Acer CrystalBrite TFT LCD 200 nit brightness 1280 x 800 pixel resolution 16 ms response time supporting simultaneous multi window viewing via Acer GridVista for selected models Graphics Mobile Intel G...

Page 40: ...and quad mode 802 11a b g Draft N Wi Fi CERTIFIED network connection supporting Acer SignalUp with InviLink Nplify wireless technology for selected models Intel PRO Wireless 3945ABG dual band tri mode 802 11a b g Wi Fi CERTIFIED network connection supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology for selected models Acer InviLink 802 11b g Wi Fi CERTIFIED solution supporting Acer SignalUp wireless tech...

Page 41: ...oth Acer Arcade I O interface ExpressCard 54 slot 5 in 1 card reader SD MMC MS MS PRO xD Four USB 2 0 ports IEEE 1394 port Consumer infrared CIR port External display VGA port S video TV out NTSC PAL port Headphones speaker line out port with S PDIF support Microphone in jack Line in jack Ethernet RJ 45 port Modem RJ 11 port DC in jack for AC adapter Options and accessories Acer Xpress VoIP phone ...

Page 42: ...meMedia Acer Arcade Deluxe featuring DV Wizard VideoMagician DVDivine Acer HomeMedia Acer Crystal Eye Acer GridVista Acer Launch Manager Acer Video Conference Manager Adobe Reader CyberLink PowerProducer NTI CD Maker Microsoft Works 8 5 with Office Home and Student 2007 Trial Note Software listed above is for reference only The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased Environm...

Page 43: ...ng The light shows amber when the battery is charging 2 Fully charged The light shows green when in AC mode Icon Function Description HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated Power Indicates the computer s power status Battery Indicates the computer s batttery status ...

Page 44: ... buttons run the Acer Launch Manager See Launch Manager on page 38 Icon Function Description Wireless communication button indicator Enables disables the wireless function Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication Web browser Internet browser user programmable Mail Email application user programmable Bluetooth communication button indicator Enables disables the Bluetooth function Indicate...

Page 45: ...ce that senses movement on its surface This means the cursor responds as you move your finger across the surface of the touchpad The central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support Touchpad basics The following items show you how to use the touchpad ...

Page 46: ...ad is sensitive to finger movement hence the lighter the touch the better the response Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad s responsiveness Note By default vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled on your touchpad It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel Function Left button 1 Right button 4 Main touchpad 2 Center button 3 Execute Quickly click twice Tap twice...

Page 47: ...ercase Num Lock Fn F11 When Num Lock is on the embedded keypad is in numeric mode The keys function as a calculator complete with the arithmetic operators and Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry A better solution would be to connect an external keypad Scroll Lock Fn F12 When Scroll Lock is on the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys re...

Page 48: ...k domain M Minimizes all windows R Open the Run dialog box T Cycle through programs on the taskbar U Open Ease of Access Center X Open Windows Mobility Center BREAK Display the System Properties dialog box SHIFT M Restore minimized windows to the desktop TAB Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3 D SPACEBAR Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar CTRL F Sea...

Page 49: ...er Empowering Technology on page 1 Fn F3 Acer ePower Management Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology See Acer Empowering Technology on page 1 Fn F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode Fn F5 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 ...

Page 50: ...lt Gr and then press the 5 key at the upper center of the keyboard Note Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol Please refer to www microsoft com typography faq faq12 htm for more information The US dollar sign 1 Open a text editor or word processor 2 Either press at the bottom right of the keyboard or hold Shift and then press the 4 key at the upper center of the keyboard Note This...

Page 51: ... to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington compatible security slot for a security lock 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 ...

Page 52: ...th 32 bit high definition audio and Dolby certified surround sound system with two built in stereo speakers Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the computer is as easy as scrolling unlimited volume control wheel on the front panel ...

Page 53: ...n PC and console based video game applications Dolby Digital Live converts any stereo or multichannel audio signal to a Dolby Digital format for a dramatic real time audio experience and simple one plug connection to an A V receiver for playback Dolby Headphone Dolby Headphone offers realistic surround sound from any pair of headphones It s perfect for late night listening Dolby Virtual Speaker Su...

Page 54: ...three tabs Playback Recording and Sounds Click the Playback tab and then select Realtek Digital Output and click Set Default to set the digital output For enjoying movies games and music in a realistic multi channel audio environment please see Acer eAudio Management ...

Page 55: ... check box Extend the desktop onto this monitor Finally click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to complete the process Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen To access this function please go to Start All Programs and click on Acer GridVista You may choose any one of the four display settings...

Page 56: ...top Note Please ensure that the resolution setting of your second monitor is set to the manufacturer s recommended value Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy launch buttons located above the keyboard Easy launch buttons on page 26 for the location of the easy launch buttons You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start All Programs and then Launch Manager to start...

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Page 58: ...e screen The computer s power management system automatically blanks the screen to save power Press any key to turn the display back on If pressing a key does not turn the display back on three things might be the cause The brightness level might be too low Press Fn increase to adjust the brightness level The display device might be set to an external monitor Press the display toggle hotkey Fn F5 ...

Page 59: ...e internal keyboard cable may be loose The printer does not work Check the following Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is turned on Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to the computer s parallel port or a USB port and the corresponding port on the printer I want to set up my location to use the internal modem To properly use your communication...

Page 60: ...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 is enabled or not 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is Enabled 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes The system will reboot Note To activate the BIOS utility press F2 during POS...

Page 61: ...in does not have an Acer authorized ITW service site you can still get in contact with our offices worldwide Please consult http global acer com Before you call Please have the following information available when you call Acer for online service and please be at your computer when you call With your support we can reduce the amount of time a call takes and help solve your problems efficiently If ...

Page 62: ...tra fully charged battery pack available as backup Contact your dealer for details on ordering a spare battery pack Maximizing the battery s life Like all other batteries your computer s battery will degrade over time This means that the battery s performance will diminish with time and use To maximize your battery s life you are advised to adhere to the recommendations set out below Conditioning ...

Page 63: ...espan of the battery is adversely affected by the following usage patterns Using the computer on constant AC power with the battery inserted If you want to use constant AC power you are advised to remove the battery pack after it is fully charged Not discharging and recharging the battery to its extremes as described above Frequent use the more you use the battery the faster it will reach the end ...

Page 64: ...ly charged battery Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level Rest the cursor over the battery power icon on the taskbar to see the battery s present charge level Optimising battery life Optimizing battery life helps you get the most out of battery operation prolonging the charge recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency You are advised to follo...

Page 65: ...ower outlet are available 1 Plug the AC adapter into the computer and then connect to the mains power supply 2 Save all necessary files 3 Resume work Turn off the computer if you want to recharge the battery rapidly An extra fully charged battery pack is available 1 Save all necessary files 2 Close all applications 3 Shut down the operating system to turn off the computer 4 Replace the battery pac...

Page 66: ... or select a content button e g Music Video etc on the Arcade home page Music listen to music files in a variety of formats TV watch and record digital or analog TV programs for selected models Cinema watch DVDs or VCDs Video watch video clips Album view photos stored on your hard disk or removable media Note While watching videos DVDs or slide shows your screensaver and power saving features are ...

Page 67: ...ettings There are settings in Acer Arcade that allow you to fine tune its performance to suit your machine and your personal preferences To access Settings click on this icon located on the upper right hand corner of the main page Click Acer Arcade Help for comprehensive help on each Arcade mode In Display Settings Use the Screen Ratio option to choose between standard 4 3 or widescreen 16 9 displ...

Page 68: ...ointer They automatically disappear after several seconds The Navigation Controls panel appears at the top and the Player Controls panel appears at the bottom of the screen Navigation controls To return to the Arcade home page click the Home button in the upper left corner of the window To go up one folder level while searching for content click Up one level To return to the previous screen click ...

Page 69: ... need using the mouse cursor keys or keyboard Background mode With Acer Arcade you can continue listening to music or watching Live TV while you perform certain other functions TV video and music will continue playing in a small window located in the bottom left hand corner of the screen You can press the stop button on the remote or click the onscreen stop icon to stop the playback at anytime ...

Page 70: ...the list of drives This page is also displayed when you press the Stop button during a movie The buttons on the left side allow you to resume the movie from the point it was stopped restart the movie from the beginning jump to the DVD menu eject the disk or go to the DVD Settings page Settings To access the settings for Cinema first click the Settings button on the main menu and then click on Cine...

Page 71: ...view a single picture by clicking on it This opens the picture at full screen You can then use the onscreen player controls to zoom in and out and to pan in four directions Editing Pictures Choose Edit and you can Rotate Remove Red Eye and Auto Fix optimize the brightness and contrast pictures to improve the appearance of your images Slide Show settings To change Slide Show settings click the Adva...

Page 72: ... will appear at the bottom of the screen when you move the mouse To return to the Video page click Stop Capturing video TV models only Acer Arcade allows you to capture and record video clips from other external devices such as a DVD player or camcorder Click Capture Device on the video page and then select the source you are using for your video input There is a choice between S video and Composi...

Page 73: ... change the file quality of the ripped tracks by clicking Settings TV for selected models Arcade allows you to watch TV from your computer Click the TV button on the home page to show the TV main page The Live TV option plays TV on screen Press Escape at any time to return to Arcade When you watch TV additional buttons appear on the playback controls Channel Up switches up one channel Channel Down...

Page 74: ...cording is as close to watching live TV as Arcade permits Recorded TV The Recorded TV page shows recorded TV files A thumbnail image shows the first frame of each file To play a recorded TV file click it The video will play at full screen To return to the TV page click Stop For a description of the options on this page see Videos Scheduling recordings To set a TV recording schedule click Schedule ...

Page 75: ...will scan and list the available TV channels Click Scan Channels to rescan and replace your existing channel line up Recording settings The Recording Quality option allows you to set the quality of video recorded from the TV Selecting a higher quality results in a larger recorded file when recording TV shows You can also select the destination for any recorded TV Guide settings Click on EPG Source...

Page 76: ...ortcuts Click an onscreen page number to jump to that page Use the number buttons to enter a page number directly Use the up down buttons on the remote to navigate page numbers followed by OK to select Use the left and right buttons to browse sub pages Note The snapshot function is available when TeleText is running ...

Page 77: ...uxe extends the capabilities of your Windows Media Center equipped system with a set of Acer utilities designed to make it easy to manage your multimedia files create your own customized content and more Arcade Deluxe includes the following utilities VideoMagician TV Joy selected models only SportsCap selected models only DV Wizard DVDivine ...

Page 78: ...ontrol for selected models If your computer is bundled with a remote control for use wiht the Arcade Deluxe software the table below explains the functions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 12 10 14 11 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 13 15 ...

Page 79: ...e or decrease the audio playback level 12 Start Open or close Media Center 13 Color buttons Teletext shortcut functions 14 TeleText Turn teletext on or off 15 Enter Make the current input active 16 Power Put in or wake from Standby mode 17 DVD Menu Display DVD menu 18 Stop Stop current playing or recording operation 19 Fast Forward Speed up playback or go to next picture 20 Skip Forward Skip a sec...

Page 80: ... to edit a video the Select Videos page opens TV Joy selected models only TV Joy enriches the TV watching experience on your computer You can enjoy live TV programs schedule recordings and watch recorded TV shows When TV Joy is launched the last channel viewed will be displayed full screen SportsCap selected models only SportsCap is a revolutionary way of watching your sports videos It automatical...

Page 81: ... discs containing video pictures or music In just a few easy steps you can design organize then burn your disc When you start DVDivine the Select Media page appears allowing you to select the kind of media that you want to include on your disc You can select Videos Pictures or Music ...

Page 82: ...computer Moving around When you are just moving within short distances for example from your office desk to a meeting room Preparing the computer Before moving the computer close and latch the display cover to place it in Sleep mode You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within the building To bring the computer out of Sleep mode open the display then press and release the power butt...

Page 83: ...on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode Press Fn F4 or close the display cover whenever you are not actively using the computer To resume open the display if closed then press and release the power button Taking the computer home When you are moving from your office to your home or vice versa Preparing the computer After disconnecting the computer from your desktop follow these steps ...

Page 84: ...ure between outside and room temperature Setting up a home office If you frequently work on your computer at home you may want to purchase a second AC adapter for use at home With a second AC adapter you can avoid carrying the extra weight to and from home If you use your computer at home for significant periods of time you might also want to add an external keyboard monitor or mouse Traveling wit...

Page 85: ... cords that are appropriate for the country to which you are traveling Spare fully charged battery packs Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Proof of purchase in case you need to show it to customs officials International Travelers Warranty passport Special considerations Follow the same special considerations as when traveling with the computer In addition these tip...

Page 86: ...mputer from unauthorized access Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for your computer and data Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the BIOS utility Once set you must enter this password to gain access to the BIOS utility See BIOS utility on page 75 User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use Combine the use of this password with ...

Page 87: ...ss Enter When the User Password is set and the password on boot parameter is enabled a prompt appears at boot up Type the User Password and press Enter to use the computer If you enter the password incorrectly a warning message appears Try again and press Enter Important You have three chances to enter a password If you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries the system halts Press ...

Page 88: ... external devices to the computer read the following section Fax data modem Your computer has a built in V 92 56 Kbps fax data modem Warning This modem port is not compatible with digital phone lines Plugging this modem into a digital phone line will damage the modem To use the fax data modem port connect a phone cable from the modem port to a telephone jack Warning Please make sure that the cable...

Page 89: ...ed network To use the network feature connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet RJ 45 port on the chassis of the computer to a network jack or hub on your network Universal Serial Bus USB The USB 2 0 port is a high speed serial bus which allows you to connect USB peripherals without taking up precious system resources ...

Page 90: ...nglish IEEE 1394 port The computer s IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394 compatible device like a video camera or digital camera See your video or digital camera s documentation for details ...

Page 91: ...xpressCard 54 and ExpressCard 34 54mm and 34mm each with different functions Not all ExpressCard slots will support both types Please refer to your card s manual for details on how to install and use the card and its functions Inserting an ExpressCard Insert the card into the slot and push gently until it clicks into position Ejecting an ExpressCard Before ejecting an ExpressCard 1 Exit the applic...

Page 92: ...cover then lift up and remove the memory cover 3 a Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot then b gently press it down until it clicks into place 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw 5 Reinstall the battery pack and reconnect the AC adapter 6 Turn on the computer The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size Please consult a qualified techni...

Page 93: ...t sequence in the BIOS utility activate the BIOS utility then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen Enable disk to disk recovery To enable disk to disk recovery hard disk recovery activate the BIOS utility then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen Find D2D Recovery at the bottom of the screen and use the F5 and F6 keys to set this value to Enabl...

Page 94: ...uding the first time after which the last region code set will remain permanent Recovering your hard disk does not reset the number of times the region code has been set Refer to the table below for DVD movie region code information 2 The DVD movie will automatically play after a few seconds Note To change the region code insert a DVD movie of a different region into the DVD drive Please refer to ...

Page 95: ... to the computer and video memory If no activity is detected for a period of time called an inactivity timeout the computer stops some or all of these devices in order to conserve energy This computer employs a power management scheme that supports the advanced configuration and power interface ACPI which allows for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time Windows handle...

Page 96: ...covery Management for optical disc related tasks When using Acer eRecovery Management you may be prompted to enter the Empowering Technology password to proceed The Empowering Technology password is set using the Empowering Technology toolbar or when first running Acer eLock Management or Acer eRecovery Management Create backup You can easily create full and fast incremental backup images of your ...

Page 97: ...ating system as it was delivered to you from the factory If you wish to have a disc that will allow you to browse the contents and install selected drivers and applications create an application backup image instead this disc will not be bootable Restore and recovery The restore and recovery features allow you to restore or recover the system from a factory default image from a user created image ...

Page 98: ...ssages in alphabetical order together with the recommended course of action Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center CMOS checksum error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Disk boot failure Insert a system bootable disk into the floppy drive A then press Enter to reboot Equipment configuration error Press F2 during POST ...

Page 99: ...h English If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility ...

Page 100: ...ate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the device and receiver Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help Notice Shielded cables All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulatio...

Page 101: ...http global acer com products notebook reg nb index htm for complete documents Compliant with Russian regulatory certification Modem notices Notice for USA This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules Located on the modem is a label that contains among other information the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number REN for this equipment Upon request you must provide this info...

Page 102: ...ividual PSTNs provided in different countries the approval does not of itself give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN termination point In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance List of applicable countries EU member states as of May 2004 are Belgium Denmark Germany Greece Spain France Ireland Italy Luxembourg the Nether...

Page 103: ... equipment shall go on hook for a period of not less than 30 seconds between the end of one attempt and the beginning of the next call attempt 4 Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom s Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment PC associated with this device In order to operate within the limits for compliance with Telecom s specifications the associated equipment shall ...

Page 104: ...LE VARNING LASERSTRÅLNING NÅR DENNA DEL ÅR ÖPPNAD ÅLÅ TUIJOTA SÅTEESEENSTIRRA EJ IN I STRÅLEN VARNING LASERSTRÅLNING NAR DENNA DEL ÅR ÖPPNADSTIRRA EJ IN I STRÅLEN ADVARSEL LASERSTRÅLING NAR DEKSEL ÅPNESSTIRR IKKE INN I STRÅLEN LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is produced with high precision manufacturing techniques Nevertheless some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots Th...

Page 105: ...pean Union EU R TTE Directive 1999 5 EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standard Article 3 1 a Health and Safety EN60950 1 2001 EN50371 2002 EN50360 2002 Applied to models with 3G function Article 3 1 b EMC EN301 489 1 V1 4 1 2002 EN301 489 17 V1 2 1 2002 EN301 489 3 V1 4 1 2002 Applied to models with 27MHz wireless mouse keyboard EN301 489 7 V1 2 1 2002 Applied to models w...

Page 106: ...rmany Greece Spain France Ireland Italy Luxembourg the Netherlands Austria Portugal Finland Sweden United Kingdom Estonia Latvia Lithuania Poland Hungary Czech Republic Slovak Republic Slovenia Cyprus and Malta Usage allowed in the countries of European Union as well as Norway Switzerland Iceland and Liechtenstein This device must be used in strict accordance with the regulations and constraints i...

Page 107: ... antenna for the integrated wireless LAN Mini PCI Card built in to the screen section and all persons Note The Acer wireless Mini PCI adapter implements a transmission diversity function The function does not emit radio frequencies simultaneously from both antennas One of the antennas is selected automatically or manually by users to ensure good quality radiocommunication 2 This device is restrict...

Page 108: ...cluding interference that may cause undesired operation of the device b Operation in 2 4 GHz band To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and installation outdoors is subject to licensing c Operation in 5 GHz band The device for the band 5150 5250 MHz is only for indoor usage to reduce potential for harmful interference to co channel Mob...

Page 109: ... received including interference that may cause undesired operation The following local manufacturer importer is responsible for this declaration Product name Notebook PC Model number Z01 Machine type Aspire 4720Z 4720 4320 SKU number Aspire 4720Z 4720 4320 xxxxx x 0 9 a z or A Z Name of responsible party Acer America Corporation Address of responsible party 333 West San Carlos St San Jose CA 9511...

Page 110: ...uct 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 Di...

Page 111: ...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 Pre setting of luminance and color temperature 6500K tested under BM7 Yn u n v n Pixel fault class Class II ...

Page 112: ...eaning computer xiv computer caring for xiii cleaning xiv disconnecting 64 features 15 37 indicators 25 keyboards 29 moving around 64 on indicator 25 26 security 68 setting up a home office 66 taking home 65 traveling internationally 67 traveling on local trips 66 troubleshooting 80 turning off xiii connections network 71 D display hotkeys 31 troubleshooting 40 DVD 76 DVD movies playing 76 E error...

Page 113: ... 41 printer 41 startup 40 troubleshooting 80 Q questions setting location for modem use 41 S safety CD or DVD 86 modem notices 83 scroll lock 29 security keylock 33 68 passwords 68 speakers hotkey 31 troubleshooting 40 support information 43 T touchpad 27 hotkey 31 using 27 28 travel international flights 67 local trips 66 troubleshooting 80 tips 80 U universal serial bus 71 V view front 18 left 1...