Acer Extensa 2900E, Manual

Page 1: ...Extensa Series Generic User Guide...

Page 2: ...________ Serial number ___________________________________ Date of purchase ________________________________ Place of purchase ________________________________ Copyright 2009 Acer Incorporated All Rig...

Page 3: ...g 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 po...

Page 4: ...ventilation openings and AC adapter may get hot To avoid injury ensure they do not come in contact with your skin or body Your device and its enhancements may contain small parts Keep them out of the...

Page 5: ...ce provider Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks Refer all servicing to qualified s...

Page 6: ...not short circuit the battery Accidental short circuiting can occur when a metallic object such as a coin clip or pen causes direct connection of the positive and negative terminals of the battery Th...

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Page 8: ...ar with the hearing aid Do not place credit cards or other magnetic storage media near the device because information stored on them may be erased Medical devices Operation of any radio transmitting e...

Page 9: ...ur device before boarding an aircraft The use of wireless teledevices in an aircraft may be dangerous to the operation of the aircraft disrupt the wireless telephone network and may be illegal Potenti...

Page 10: ...ing features or performance Acer is proud to offer our customers products with the ENERGY STAR mark What is ENERGY STAR Products that are ENERGY STAR qualified use less energy and prevent greenhouse g...

Page 11: ...omfortable computer use Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor using a footrest or raising your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort Observ...

Page 12: ...display visor such as a piece of cardboard extended from the display s top front edge Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle Avoid looking at bright light sources such as open windo...

Page 13: ...ons of your new computer For more on how your computer can help you to be more productive please refer to the AcerSystem User Guide This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as system...

Page 14: ...r 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...

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Page 17: ...v Taking care of your battery pack xv Cleaning and servicing xv Touchpad 1 Touchpad basics with fingerprint reader 1 Touchpad basics with two click buttons 2 Using the keyboard 3 Lock keys and embedde...

Page 18: ...puter 22 What to bring with you 22 Special considerations 22 Securing your computer 23 Using a computer security lock 23 Using passwords 23 Entering passwords 24 Setting passwords 24 Expanding through...

Page 19: ...ement 37 Modem notices only for certain models 38 LCD pixel statement 40 Radio device regulatory notice 40 General 40 The FCC RF safety requirement 41 Canada Low power license exempt radio communicati...

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Page 21: ...touchpad is the same as clicking the left button Use Acer Bio Protection fingerprint reader 3 supporting Acer FingerNav 4 way control function only for certain models to scroll up or down and move lef...

Page 22: ...uchpad keep it and your fingers dry and clean The touchpad is sensitive to finger movement hence the lighter the touch the better the response Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad s responsiv...

Page 23: ...are in uppercase 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...

Page 24: ...rk 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 dial...

Page 25: ...n the Acer HD Audio Manager by double clicking the Acer HD Audio Manager icon in the system tray of your Windows system The Acer HD Audio Manager dialog box will pop up Click the Microphone tab and th...

Page 26: ...ingerLaunch Acer ProfileLaunch can launch up to three applications websites with a single finger swipe Acer Bio Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you to navigate through web browsers and doc...

Page 27: ...s indicated below Double vertical Triple primary at left Triple primary at right or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual display compatible allowing two displays to be partitioned independently Acer GridVista...

Page 28: ...proceed to the following screen Click the button and follow the onscreen instructions 1 Select the content you want to back up The less content you select the quicker the process will be but it will...

Page 29: ...gement scheme that supports the advanced configuration and power interface ACPI which allows for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time Windows handles all power saving ch...

Page 30: ...Applications Disc 2 Restore Completely Restore System to Factory Defaults Restore Operating System and Retain User Data Reinstall Drivers or Applications This chapter will guide you through each proc...

Page 31: ...tory default or drivers and applications you would like to burn to disc 4 Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process Note Create a factory default image when you want to burn a bootable...

Page 32: ...ackups You can also reinstall applications and drivers for your Acer system 1 Click on Start All Programs Acer Acer eRecovery Management 2 Switch to the Restore page by clicking Restore 3 You can choo...

Page 33: ...in submenu 4 Use the up and down arrow keys to select F12 Boot Menu 5 Use the F5 or F6 key to change F12 Boot Menu to Enabled 6 Press the ESC key to enter the Exit submenu press the ENTER key to Exit...

Page 34: ...e IDE1 device 5 Use the F6 key to move the IDE1 device to the highest boot priority or use the F5 key to move other devices to a lower boot priority Ensure that the IDE1 device is the highest priority...

Page 35: ...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 36: ...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 t...

Page 37: ...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 38: ...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 batte...

Page 39: ...o secure the 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 latc...

Page 40: ...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...

Page 41: ...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 42: ...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 43: ...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 44: ...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 45: ...computer read the following section Fax data modem only for certain models Your computer has a built in V 92 56 Kbps fax data modem only for certain models Warning This modem port is not compatible wi...

Page 46: ...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 47: ...DMI High Definition Multimedia Interface is an industry supported uncompressed all digital audio video interface HDMI provides an interface between any compatible digital audio video source such as a...

Page 48: ...two types ExpressCard 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 insta...

Page 49: ...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 50: ...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 51: ...maximum of five times including 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 Refe...

Page 52: ...ystem Nothing appears 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 d...

Page 53: ...into the hole and push to eject the tray The keyboard does not respond Try attaching an external keyboard to a USB port on the computer If it works contact your dealer or an authorized service center...

Page 54: ...nd 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 r...

Page 55: ...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 yo...

Page 56: ...oblems 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 Error messages Correctiv...

Page 57: ...e of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the device and receiver Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to whi...

Page 58: ...service temporarily If possible they will notify you in advance But if advance notice is not practical you will be notified as soon as possible You will also be informed of your right to file a compla...

Page 59: ...em of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom s network services 2 This equipment is not capable under all operating c...

Page 60: ...ne not dependent on local power is available for emergency use LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is produced with high precision manufacturing techniques Nevertheless some pixels may occasionally misfi...

Page 61: ...output power of the wireless LAN Mini PCI Card and 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 pote...

Page 62: ...y Canada Low power license exempt radio communication devices RSS 210 Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS 102 The notebook PC series employs low gain integral antennas that do not emit RF field in exc...