Acer Aspire 8920G, User Manual

Page 1: ...Aspire 8920 Series User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...pondence concerning 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 numb...

Page 3: ...gging all power 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 Slot Your computer shipped with plastic dummi...

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: ...ct does not operate normally after following the operating instructions Note Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition Guidelines for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium ion battery Do...

Page 6: ...sible Do not dispose as household waste Wireless devices may be susceptible to interference from the battery which could affect performance Potentially explosive environments Switch off your device in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions Potentially explosive atmospheres include areas where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engin...

Page 7: ...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 8: ...mable 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 9: ...l 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 i...

Page 10: ...rmined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency This product has been shipped enabled for power management 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 Managem...

Page 11: ... 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 regular breaks by looking away fr...

Page 12: ...e information please refer to Regulations and safety notices on page 79 in the AcerSystem User s Guide 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 m...

Page 13: ...2005 Applied to product with TV function EN55020 2007 Applied to product with TV function EN61000 3 2 2000 A2 2005 Class D EN61000 3 3 1995 A1 2001 A2 2005 Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standard EN60950 1 2001 A11 2004 EN60065 2002 Applied to product with TV function Council Decision 98 482 EC CTR21 for pan European single terminal connect...

Page 14: ...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 comes prelo...

Page 15: ...uter 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 som...

Page 16: ... 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 17: ...ing care of your computer xv Taking care of your AC adapter xv Taking care of your battery pack xvi Cleaning and servicing xvi Acer Empowering Technology 1 Launching Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 3 Acer eAudio Management 5 Acer ePower Management 6 Acer eDataSecurity Management for selected models 9 Acer eRecovery Management 11 Acer eSettings Management 12 Windows Mobi...

Page 18: ...Launch Manager 41 Frequently asked questions 42 Requesting service 45 International Travelers Warranty ITW 45 Before you call 45 Battery pack 46 Battery pack characteristics 46 Maximizing the battery s life 46 Installing and removing the battery pack 47 Charging the battery 48 Checking the battery level 48 Optimising battery life 48 Battery low warning 49 Acer Arcade Deluxe 50 General controls 51 ...

Page 19: ...reparing the computer 60 What to bring with you 60 Special considerations 60 Securing your computer 61 Using a computer security lock 61 Using passwords 61 Entering passwords 62 Setting passwords 62 Expanding through options 63 Connectivity options 63 Fax data modem 63 Built in network feature 64 Consumer Infrared CIR 64 Universal Serial Bus USB 65 High Definition Multimedia Interface 65 ExpressCa...

Page 20: ...es 79 FCC notice 79 Modem notices 80 Laser compliance statement 83 LCD pixel statement 83 Macrovision copyright protection notice 83 Radio device regulatory notice 84 General 84 European Union EU 84 The FCC RF safety requirement 85 Canada Low power license exempt radio communication devices RSS 210 86 LCD panel ergonomic specifications 87 Index 88 ...

Page 21: ... models Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly reliably and completely Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily For more information right click on the Empowering Technology toolbar then select Help For help with a particular utility launch the utility and click the icon at the buttom of the active window Launching Acer Empowering Tec...

Page 22: ...mouse over an application icon a quick menu appears below the toolbar The quick menu allows you to perform certain tasks simply and quickly 3 You may also run the application by selecting it from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in the Start menu Note You may also double click or right click to run Acer eAudio Management and right click to run Acer ePower Management from the system tra...

Page 23: ...ry Management 2 Click the Restore tab 3 Click Password settings The Empowering Technology Password Center dialog box pops up 4 Click Create a new password 5 In the Create a New Password dialog box key in and confirm your password in the appropriate boxes Your password should have a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 12 characters 6 Enter a password hint that will help you remember your password 7 Make ...

Page 24: ...4 Empowering Technology 8 Click OK to set the password ...

Page 25: ... on your system Select Movie or Game mode to experience the awesome realism of 5 1 channel audio output from the speakers fitted to your system via Dolby Surround sound technology Music mode lets you enjoy your favorite tunes in vivid detail To choose your playback device click the icon on the upper right side of the Acer eAudio Management window ...

Page 26: ... in the system tray and select Power Options You can also create customized power plans You can create switch between edit delete and restore power plans as described below 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 New power plan option or icon 2 Enter a name for your new power plan 3 Choose a...

Page 27: ... plan You cannot delete the power plan you are currently using The active power plan will mark with in upper left corner of power plan icon If you want to delete the active power plan switch to another one first 1 Select the power plan you wish to delete 2 Click the Delete this plan icon Note You cannot delete the predefined power plans but you can modify the settings of the predefined power plans...

Page 28: ...8 Empowering Technology 3 Click the Battery tab to view remaining battery life battery status and remaining battery life in standby and hibernate modes ...

Page 29: ...izard will prompt you to create the Master Password You will use this password to access the Personal Secure Disk PSD The Master Password may also be used to encrypt decrypt files by default If you set a different password to encrypt a file but you forgot the encryption password you can use the Master Password to decrypt the file Note The password used to encrypt a file is the unique key that the ...

Page 30: ...10 Empowering Technology ...

Page 31: ...stored to the D drive Acer eRecovery Management provides you with Backup Back up factory default to CD DVD Back up drivers and applications to CD DVD Create user backup Manage user backups Restore Restore system to factory default Reinstall applications drivers Restore system from user backup Password settings To use the password protection feature of Acer eRecovery Management to protect your data...

Page 32: ...kup 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 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications set BIOS passwords and modify boot options Acer eSettings Management also Provid...

Page 33: ...13 Empowering Technology Lets you set an asset tag for your system ...

Page 34: ...ttings synchronization status and presentation settings Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer specific settings like sharing folders overview sharing service on or off Bluetooth Add Device if applicable and a shortcut to the Acer user guide drivers and utilities To launch Windows Mobility Center Use the shortcut key X Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel Start Windows Mobility...

Page 35: ...15 English Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the poster let us show you around your new Acer notebook Top view ...

Page 36: ...omputer 8 Touchpad Touch sensitive pointing device which 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 Acer Bio Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4 way control function for selected models 10 Status indicators Light Emitting Diodes LEDs that light up t...

Page 37: ...eft center and front right speakers deliver stereo audio output 2 6 in 1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital SD MultiMediaCard MMC MultiMediaCard Plus MMCplus Memory Stick MS Memory Stick PRO MS PRO xD Picture Card xD 3 CIR receiver Receives signals from a remote control ...

Page 38: ...play device e g external monitor LCD projector 5 HDMI HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections 6 2 USB 2 0 ports Connect to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera 7 Headphones speaker line out jack with S PDIF support Connects to audio line out devices e g speakers headphones 8 Microphone in jack Accepts input from external microphones 9 Line in jack Accepts audio line in dev...

Page 39: ...cal drive is active 4 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the drive 5 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off 6 2 USB 2 0 ports Connect to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera 7 TV in port Accepts input signals from analog digital TV tuner devices for selected models 8 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington compatible comput...

Page 40: ... English Rear view Icon Item Description 1 Tuba The dedicated Tuba CineBass subwoofer pumps out earthshaking movie house audio 2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use ...

Page 41: ... Houses the computer s main memory 3 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 4 Battery bay Houses the computer s battery pack 5 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal 6 Battery lock Locks the battery in position ...

Page 42: ...ptical drive options Blu ray Disc BD drive DVD Super Multi double layer drive 6 in 1 card reader Audio Dolby certified surround sound system with five built in stereo speakers and one subwoofer supporting low frequency effects S PDIF Sony Philips Digital Interface support for digital speakers Built in stereo microphones Communication Acer Video Conference featuring Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webc...

Page 43: ...nting device Acer CineDash media console capacitive human interface device I O interface ExpressCard 54 slot 6 in 1 card reader SD MMC MMCplus MS MS PRO xD USB 2 0 ports HDMI port with HDCP support Consumer infrared CIR port External display VGA port Headphone speaker line out jack with S PDIF support Microphone in jack Line in jack Ethernet RJ 45 port Modem RJ 11 port DC in jack for AC adapter ...

Page 44: ...ng The light shows amber when the battery is charging 2 Fully charged The light shows green when in AC mode Icon Function Description Power Indicates the computer s power status Battery Indicates the computer s batttery status 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 ...

Page 45: ...and programmable buttons run the Acer Launch Manager See Launch Manager on page 41 Icon Function Description Empowering Technology Launch Acer Empowering Technology user programmable 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...

Page 46: ...amless touchpad is a pointing device 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 ...

Page 47: ...otection fingerprint reader 3 supporting Acer FingerNav 4 way control function for selected models to scroll up or down and move left or right a page This button or fingerprint reader mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications Function Left button 1 Right button 4 Main touchpad 2 Center button 3 Execute Quickly click twice Tap twice at the same speed as double clic...

Page 48: ... 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 Access context menu Click once Scroll Swipe up down left right using Acer FingerNav 4 way control function for selected models or click and hold to move up down left right for selected models Function Left button 1 Right button 4 Main touc...

Page 49: ...k When Caps Lock is on all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase Num Lock When Num Lock is on the separate 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 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 r...

Page 50: ...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 51: ...g 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 any key to r...

Page 52: ...r 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 function varies according to the language...

Page 53: ... 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 54: ... 1 Channel Built in Dolby 5 1 speakers put you right in the middle of the action True5 1 output creates lifelike home theater audio without an external decoder Acer PureZone Acer PureZone technology supports Acoustic Echo Cancellation Beam Forming and Noise Suppression for pure sound recording To set up your microphone run the Acer HD Audio Manager by double clicking the Acer HD Audio Manager icon...

Page 55: ...nd Dolby Digital Live Dolby Digital Live converts any audio signal in real time from PCs or game consoles into Dolby Digital for easy connection to home theater systems through a single digital cable Users can enjoy PC or game audio entertainment with exciting realism through home theater receivers or other devices equipped with Dolby Digital decoding technology Dolby Headphone Dolby Headphone cre...

Page 56: ...urface inviting to the touch Total media control including instant access to Acer Arcade Deluxe provides a new exciting way to launch and control entertainment Functions are activated by simply tapping the function with your finger while you can adjust volume by sliding your finger around the volume meter 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 15 14 16 13 ...

Page 57: ... next menu item Select next item 10 Play Pause Play pause slideshow Play pause video Play pause movie Play pause music 11 Stop 1 Stop slideshow 2 Stop playing music 1 Stop playing video fullscreen 2 Stop playing music Stop movie Stop playing music 12 Next Jump to next image in slideshow Jump to next video and play fullscreen Jump to next chapter title and play fullscreen Jump to and play next trac...

Page 58: ...elivers Full HD movies at home like never before for selected models Sky high color saturation guarantees an authentic HD viewing experience 16 9 quality means true home theater visuals have finally arrived for notebook entertainment enthusiasts ...

Page 59: ...ic player launching with Acer MusicLaunch secure Internet favorites via Acer MyLaunch and fast application website launching and login with Acer FingerLaunch while Acer ProfileLaunch can launch up to three applications websites from a single finger swipe Acer Bio Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you to navigate through web browsers and documents using Acer FingerNav With Acer Bio Protec...

Page 60: ...ings 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 indicated below Double vertical Triple primary at left Triple primary at right or Quad Ace...

Page 61: ...s set to the manufacturer s recommended value Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the easy launch button located above the keyboard Easy launch buttons on page 25 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 the application ...

Page 62: ...ars on the 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 hotk...

Page 63: ...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 software you need to set up your location 1 Click on St...

Page 64: ...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 65: ...l 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 there are error messages or beeps reported by your computer write...

Page 66: ...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 67: ...n 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 of i...

Page 68: ...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 69: ... 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 pack 5 ...

Page 70: ...are media content Advanced change settings update your Arcade software view the help file and About information Albums view photos stored on your hard disk or removable media Music listen to music files in a variety of formats Note While watching videos optical discs or slideshows your screensaver and power saving features are unavailable Note For more detailed information on the features of Acer ...

Page 71: ...me up down Note When playing movies from optical discs there are additional controls added to the right of the volume controls These are discussed in more detail in the Cinema of this guide Cinema Movies Click Movies to watch a movie from your optical disc drive Depending in the type of optical drive installed in your computer you can play movies from Blu Ray discs standard DVDs and video CDs VCDs...

Page 72: ...e from the beginning or eject the disk Videos Click Videos to watch a video clip stored on your hard drive Note The Video feature is designed to play back many different kinds of video formats Refer to the Video help section for a full list of compatible formats If you want to watch a DVD or VCD use Cinema Playing a video file Click Videos to open a file browser to navigate to the video clip you w...

Page 73: ...ontains the settings in Acer Arcade Deluxe that allow you to fine tune its performance to suit your machine and your personal preferences Live Update Click Live Update to connect to the Internet to check for and download available updates to the software Settings Click Settings to make various adjustments to your Acer Arcade Deluxe Here you will be able to modify Display Audio Photo DVD and BD set...

Page 74: ...is recommended that you do not select Virtual Surround Sound in order to avoid damaging your speakers Audio Channel Expander should be used for better 4 or 6 speaker output Dynamic Range Compression can compensate for different listening environments for enhanced audio enjoyment Photo Use this page to set preferences for your slideshow when viewing photos DVD Acer Arcade Deluxe has several feature...

Page 75: ...lable drive on your computer Click Albums to open the main page Click Photos to open a folder browser that shows both individual pictures and folders Click on a folder to open it To view a slideshow open the folder containing the pictures you wish to view select all or some of the pictures and click Menu Slideshow The slideshow is played at fullscreen resolution Use the pop up control panel to con...

Page 76: ...s please refer to the Acer Arcade help menu Music For convenient access to your music collection click Music to open the Music homepage Select the folder CD or category that contains the music you want to listen to Click Play to listen to the entire content from the beginning or select the song that you want to hear from the list The songs in the folder are shown as a list with album information a...

Page 77: ...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 78: ...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 79: ...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 80: ... 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 81: ...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 71 User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use Combine the use of this password with ...

Page 82: ...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 83: ... 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 84: ...ased 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 Consumer Infrared CIR The computer s Consumer Infrared CIR port is used to receive signals from your remote control or other devices with CIR capability ...

Page 85: ...an industry supported uncompressed all digital audio video interface HDMI provides an interface between any compatible digital audio video source such as a set top box DVD player and A V receiver and a compatible digital audio and or video monitor such as a digital television DTV over a single cable Use the HDMI port on your computer to connect with high end audio and video equipment Single cable ...

Page 86: ...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 87: ...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 88: ...ther end to your TV antenna cable using the NTSC converter if necessary Important Please ensure you use the correct cable system for your region before attempting to connect the antenna cable Acer DVB T digital antenna To connect the antenna Plug the antenna cable into the RF in jack of your notebook Note All diagrams are for reference purposes only Actual equipment may differ in appearance Notebo...

Page 89: ... notebook display using the special clip as shown below 4 Extend the antenna to improve the quality of the reception Note The antenna is only compatible with DVB T digital TV systems A magnet located on the base of the antenna unit also allows you to fix it firmly onto a metal surface for better stability and reception Warning Do not place the magnet near the hard disk drive of your computer Doing...

Page 90: ...of the cable into the AV in port of your notebook 2 Connect the other ends to the S video or composite audio video jacks on your VHS player camcorder or other compatible device Note Extension cables may not be necessary For more details on how to capture TV or video clips please refer to the help file Video Audio L R VHS Camcorder Notebook AV in Y R W S Y R W S Y R W S AV in ...

Page 91: ...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 92: ...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 93: ... 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 94: ...ll guide you through each process Note This feature is only available on certain models For systems that do not have a built in optical disc burner plug in an external optical disc burner before entering Acer eRecovery Management for optical disc related tasks To use the password protection feature of Acer eRecovery Management you must first set the Empowering Technology password The Empowering Te...

Page 95: ...incremental Backup is only available after a Full Backup is made 1 Select Acer eRecovery Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management 2 On the Backup page of Acer eRecovery Management click Create user backup 3 Choose the destination of the backup you are going to create By default user created backups are stored to the D drive 4 Select whether you want to c...

Page 96: ...anagement from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management 2 Switch to the restore page by selecting the Restore button 3 You can choose to restore the system from a factory default image restore from a previously created user backup or reinstall applications and drivers If you choose to restore from a user created backup you will need to select the backup point you would ...

Page 97: ...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 98: ...glish 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 99: ... 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 regulations Notice Peripheral devices Only peripherals input outpu...

Page 100: ...omplete 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 information to your telephone company If your telephone equipment...

Page 101: ...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 102: ...ipment 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 be s...

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Page 104: ...or may not contain wireless radio devices such as wireless LAN and or Bluetooth modules Below information is for products with such devices European Union EU R TTE Directive 1999 5 EC as attested by conformity with the followingharmonized standard Article 3 1 a Health and Safety EN60950 1 2001 A11 2004 EN50371 2002 Article 3 1 b EMC EN301 489 1 V1 4 1 EN301 489 3 V1 4 1 EN301 489 17 V1 2 1 Article...

Page 105: ...luetooth card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the notebook PC series shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized as follows 1 Users are requested to follow the RF safety instructions on wireless option devices that are included in the user s manual of each RF option device Caution To comply with FCC RF e...

Page 106: ...a Low power license exempt radio communication devices RSS 210 a Common information Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must accept any interference including 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 intend...

Page 107: ...en 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 108: ...omputer caring for xv cleaning xvi disconnecting 57 features 15 40 indicators 24 moving around 57 on indicator 24 25 security 61 setting up a home office 59 taking home 58 traveling internationally 60 traveling on local trips 59 troubleshooting 77 turning off xv connections network 64 D display hotkeys 31 troubleshooting 42 DVD 72 DVD movies playing 72 E error messages 77 Euro 32 F FAQ See frequen...

Page 109: ...3 startup 42 troubleshooting 77 Q questions setting location for modem use 43 S safety CD or DVD 83 modem notices 80 scroll lock 29 security keylock 33 61 passwords 61 speakers hotkey 31 troubleshooting 42 support information 45 T touchpad 26 hotkey 31 using 27 travel international flights 60 local trips 59 troubleshooting 77 tips 77 U universal serial bus 65 V view front 18 left 18 rear 20 right ...