Acer Aspire 9920G Series, User Manual

Page 1: ...Aspire 9920G Series User s Guide...

Page 2: ...ndence 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...

Page 3: ...r 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 Whe...

Page 4: ...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...

Page 5: ...t 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 re...

Page 6: ...ible 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...

Page 7: ...ches 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 messag...

Page 8: ...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 p...

Page 9: ...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 projec...

Page 10: ...ate 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 Tips...

Page 11: ...isplays 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 from the monitor and f...

Page 12: ...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 s...

Page 13: ...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 e...

Page 14: ...er 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...

Page 15: ...f 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 Disconnec...

Page 16: ...ter xiv Taking care of your battery pack xv Cleaning and servicing xv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer eAudio Manageme...

Page 17: ...all 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 bat...

Page 18: ...reparing 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 consid...

Page 19: ...Troubleshooting tips 84 Error messages 84 Regulations and safety notices 86 FCC notice 86 Modem notices 87 Laser compliance statement 90 LCD pixel statement 90 Macrovision copyright protection notice...

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Page 21: ...ound effects of Dolby Home Theater on your system Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and encr...

Page 22: ...r 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...

Page 23: ...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...

Page 24: ...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 custo...

Page 25: ...o 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 li...

Page 26: ...sily 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 Vi...

Page 27: ...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...

Page 28: ...selected models Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that protects your files from being accessed by unauthorized persons It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a she...

Page 29: ...ices 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 dr...

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

Page 31: ...plications 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 bac...

Page 32: ...d 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 y...

Page 33: ...agement 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 sav...

Page 34: ...lume 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 appli...

Page 35: ...uter as illustrated in the Just for Starters poster let us show you around your new Acer notebook Front view Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication 2 Display screen Als...

Page 36: ...nter 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 7 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you u...

Page 37: ...ophones 5 Headphones speaker line out jack with S PDIF support Connects to audio line out devices e g speakers headphones 6 Power indicator Indicates the computer s power status 7 Battery indicator In...

Page 38: ...ical drive Internal optical drive accepts CDs or DVDs slot load or tray load depending on model 4 Optical disk access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active 5 Optical drive eject button...

Page 39: ...emory Stick MS Memory Stick PRO MS PRO xD Picture Card xD 3 3 USB 2 0 ports Connect to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera 4 4 pin IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices 5 PC Card slot ejec...

Page 40: ...ible computer security lock 5 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use 6 S video TV out NTSC PAL port Connects to a television or display device with S video input 7...

Page 41: ...obstruct the opening of the fan 2 Memory compartment Houses the computer s main memory 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position 4 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal 5 Battery...

Page 42: ...22 English...

Page 43: ...to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules dual channel support Display 20 1 WSXGA high brightness 300 nits Acer CrystalBrite TFT LCD 1680 x 1050 pixel resolution supporting simultaneous multi window viewing v...

Page 44: ...support for digital speakers MS Sound compatible Acer PureZone technology with two built in stereo microphones featuring beam forming echo cancellation and noise suppression technologies Communicatio...

Page 45: ...a numeric keypad international language support independent US and Euro dollar sign keys Empowering Key Easy launch buttons WLAN Internet email Bluetooth Acer Arcade Acer MediaTouch keys play pause s...

Page 46: ...nd accessories Acer Xpress VoIP phone featuring Acer Video Conference Manager Acer Media Center remote control 512 MB 1GB or 2GB DDR2 667 MHz soDIMM modules 8 cell Li ion battery pack 3 pin 135 W AC a...

Page 47: ...charged The light shows green when in AC mode Icon Function Description HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated Num Lock Lights up when Num Loc...

Page 48: ...ing Technology on page 1 The mail and Web browser buttons are pre set to email and Internet programs but can be reset by users To set the Web browser mail and programmable buttons run the Acer Launch...

Page 49: ...w you how to use the touchpad Move your finger across the touchpad 2 to move the cursor Press the left 1 and right 4 buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions T...

Page 50: ...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 at the same speed as double clicking...

Page 51: ...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 arithmeti...

Page 52: ...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...

Page 53: ...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...

Page 54: ...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 edi...

Page 55: ...ive tray when the computer is off Note Slot load or tray load depending on model Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington compatible security slot for a security lock Wrap t...

Page 56: ...ith 32 bit Intel High Definition audio and built in stereo speakers Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the computer is as easy as pressing some buttons See Hotkeys on page 33 for more inform...

Page 57: ...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 plu...

Page 58: ...hree 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...

Page 59: ...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 displ...

Page 60: ...op 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 loc...

Page 61: ...an to scan your system 4 When the scan is complete review the results of the scan Note For optimal security run a Full System Scan when scanning your computer for the first time You can schedule custo...

Page 62: ...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 thi...

Page 63: ...nter 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 paral...

Page 64: ...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...

Page 65: ...n 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 av...

Page 66: ...ra 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 d...

Page 67: ...span 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 remo...

Page 68: ...y 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...

Page 69: ...wer 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 b...

Page 70: ...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...

Page 71: ...ttings 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...

Page 72: ...inter 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 retur...

Page 73: ...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...

Page 74: ...he 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 f...

Page 75: ...iew 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...

Page 76: ...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 othe...

Page 77: ...the left side has controls for Play Shuffle and Repeat All The Visualize option allows you to watch computer generated visuals while you listen to music When playing music the control panel at the bot...

Page 78: ...n enables you to search for a specific kind of program The Settings button opens a page containing TV settings See TV settings for more information Note For information on setting up and operating the...

Page 79: ...e and Ending Time of the program you want to record Click Confirm Schedule to activate the recording schedule or Cancel to quit without accepting the schedule Select Delete Schedule to remove a record...

Page 80: ...de settings Click on EPG Source to select the source for your EPG program listings This will differ depending on your region Click Restore Default Settings to return your settings to their default val...

Page 81: ...xe 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 mo...

Page 82: ...WMV VOB MPEG1 and MPEG2 formats on your computer VideoMagician offers multiple themes to create exciting movies in just a few simple steps When you launch VideoMagician to edit a video the Select Vid...

Page 83: ...DVD format Attach your DV camcorder or web cam to your computer and then start DV Wizard to begin DVDivine DVDivine is a handy utility for quickly creating DVDs or other discs containing video pictur...

Page 84: ...omputer 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...

Page 85: ...n 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...

Page 86: ...re 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 y...

Page 87: ...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...

Page 88: ...puter 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 O...

Page 89: ...s 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 inc...

Page 90: ...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 P...

Page 91: ...d 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...

Page 92: ...hance the usability and expandability of the computer These cards should have a PC Card logo on them PC Cards formerly PCMCIA are add on cards for portable computers giving you expansion possibilities...

Page 93: ...able if necessary See your card manual for details Ejecting a PC Card Before ejecting a PC Card 1 Exit the application using the card 2 Left click on the PC Card icon on the taskbar and stop the card...

Page 94: ...pressCard 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 t...

Page 95: ...over 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...

Page 96: ...the other 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 Ac...

Page 97: ...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 o...

Page 98: ...le end of the cable into the AV input 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 Extensio...

Page 99: ...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 reco...

Page 100: ...ding 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 DV...

Page 101: ...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...

Page 102: ...overy 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 se...

Page 103: ...ting 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...

Page 104: ...sages 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 Con...

Page 105: ...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 BIO...

Page 106: ...te 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 deale...

Page 107: ...tp 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 FC...

Page 108: ...vidual 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...

Page 109: ...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 T...

Page 110: ...LYLLE VARNING LASERSTR LNING N R DENNA DEL R PPNAD L TUIJOTA S TEESEENSTIRRA EJ IN I STR LEN VARNING LASERSTR LNING NAR DENNA DEL R PPNADSTIRRA EJ IN I STR LEN ADVARSEL LASERSTR LING NAR DEKSEL PNESST...

Page 111: ...ean 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...

Page 112: ...glish wireless mouse keyboard EN301 511 V9 0 2 2003 Applied to models with 3G function EN301 908 1 V2 2 1 2003 Applied to models with 3G function EN301 908 2 V2 2 1 2003 Applied to models with 3G func...

Page 113: ...d Bluetooth 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...

Page 114: ...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...

Page 115: ...erference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The following local manufacturer importer is responsible for this declaration Product name Notebook PC Model number LA01 Ma...

Page 116: ...ntinue 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...

Page 117: ...Screen tilt angle 85 0 Design screen illuminance Illuminance level 250 250cos lx where 85 Color Source D65 Reflection class of LCD panel positive and negative polarity Ordinary LCD Class I Protective...

Page 118: ...ning computer xv computer caring for xiv cleaning xv disconnecting 64 features 15 39 indicators 27 keyboards 31 moving around 64 on indicator 17 27 security 68 setting up a home office 66 taking home...

Page 119: ...splay 42 keyboard 43 printer 43 startup 42 troubleshooting 84 Q questions setting location for modem use 43 S safety CD or DVD 90 modem notices 87 scroll lock 31 security keylock 35 68 passwords 68 sp...