Acer Extensa 7620, User Manual

Page 1: ...TravelMate 7720 7320 Series User s Guide...

Page 2: ...oncerning 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 a...

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...

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Page 17: ...ry pack xv Cleaning and servicing xv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer ePresentation Management 6 Acer eDataSecurity Ma...

Page 18: ...ry level 47 Optimising battery life 47 Battery low warning 48 Taking your notebook PC with you 49 Disconnecting from the desktop 49 Moving around 49 Preparing the computer 49 What to bring to meetings...

Page 19: ...62 Burn backup disc 63 Restore and recovery 63 Troubleshooting 64 Troubleshooting tips 64 Error messages 64 Regulations and safety notices 66 FCC notice 66 Modem notices 67 Laser compliance statement...

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Page 21: ...els Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly reliably and completely Acer eSettings Management accesses system inform...

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: ...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 27: ...osoft 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...

Page 28: ...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 29: ...9 Empowering Technology...

Page 30: ...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 31: ...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 32: ...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 33: ...ower plan volume wireless networking on off external display settings display orientation and synchronization status Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer specific settings like Bluetooth Add Dev...

Page 34: ...g up your computer 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 Micr...

Page 35: ...rprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4 way control function manufacturing option or a 4 way scroll button manufacturing option 7 Status indicators Light Emitting Diodes LEDs that light up to show t...

Page 36: ...g audio CD player stereo walkman mp3 player 5 Microphone jack Accepts inputs from external microphones 6 Headphones speaker line out jack Connects to audio line out devices e g speakers headphones 7...

Page 37: ...t Supports digital video connections for selected models 4 S Video TV out NTSC PAL port Connects to a television or display device with S video input 5 USB 2 0 port Connects to USB 2 0 devices e g USB...

Page 38: ...om the drive 4 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off Icon Item Description 1 Three USB 2 0 ports Connect to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera 2 Mode...

Page 39: ...t Houses the computer s main memory 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position 4 Battery release latch Releases the battery to remove the battery pack 5 Battery bay Houses the computer s battery pac...

Page 40: ...i 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 c...

Page 41: ...d capability S video TV out NTSC PAL support DVI D true digital video interface support for selected models Storage subsystem One or two 80 120 160 GB or larger hard disk drives with enhanced Acer DAS...

Page 42: ...r 3DSonic stereo speakers Intel High Definition Audio support Built in microphone MS Sound compatible Communication Acer Video Conference featuring Integrated Acer CrystalEye webcam supporting enhance...

Page 43: ...print reader supporting Pre boot Authentication PBA computer protection Acer FingerLaunch and Acer FingerNav manufacturing option Kensington lock slot BIOS user supervisor and HDD passwords Software A...

Page 44: ...deo Conference Manager 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB DDR2 533 667 MHz soDIMM modules 8 cell Li ion battery pack External USB floppy disk drive 3 pin 90 W AC adaptor Environment Temperature Operating 5 C to 35 C No...

Page 45: ...on Description Power Indicates the computer s power status Battery Indicates the computer s battery status Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication Wireless LAN Indicates the status o...

Page 46: ...Technology Please see Acer Empowering 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 program...

Page 47: ...rotection you only need to swipe your finger to log into Windows again Presentation key minimizes open application windows and prepares the display for impressive presentations Sync key instantly sync...

Page 48: ...almrest provides optimum comfort and support Touchpad basics The following items show you how to use the touchpad Move your finger across the touchpad 2 to move the cursor Press the left 1 and right 4...

Page 49: ...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 M...

Page 50: ...When Caps Lock is on all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase Num Lock Fn F11 When Num Lock is on the separate keypad is in numeric mode The keys function as a calculator complete with the ar...

Page 51: ...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 Sh...

Page 52: ...nology See Acer 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...

Page 53: ...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...

Page 54: ...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 loc...

Page 55: ...ith 32 bit Intel High Definition HD Audio and dual stereo speakers Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the computer is as easy as pressing some buttons See Hotkeys on page 32 for more informa...

Page 56: ...ncorporated protection against unauthorized access to your computer with Pre Boot Authentication PBA centralized password management with Password Bank and fast application website launching and login...

Page 57: ...e are modified Shadow can also be configured to archive file versions If this option is enabled then any file that is saved or overwritten will trigger Shadow to archive the previous version of the fi...

Page 58: ...ngs 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 ple...

Page 59: ...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 S...

Page 60: ...f the scan Note For optimal security run a Full System Scan when scanning your computer for the first time You can schedule customized virus scans that run unattended on specific dates and times or at...

Page 61: ...tomatically 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...

Page 62: ...the hole and push to eject the tray If your computer s optical drive is a slot load model it will not have an eject hole The keyboard does not respond Try attaching an external keyboard to a USB port...

Page 63: ...ng System is set up you can proceed with the Internet Connection setup I want to restore my computer to its original settings without recovery CDs Note If your system is the multilingual version the o...

Page 64: ...r support centers Place your proof of purchase in the flap located inside the front cover of the ITW passport If the country you are traveling in does not have an Acer authorized ITW service site you...

Page 65: ...extra 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 wi...

Page 66: ...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 67: ...th a fully 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 presen...

Page 68: ...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 69: ...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 latch the di...

Page 70: ...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 71: ...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 72: ...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 73: ...swords protect your computer from unauthorized access Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for your computer and data Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry...

Page 74: ...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 75: ...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 76: ...om the Ethernet RJ 45 port on the chassis of the computer to a network jack or hub on your network Fast Infrared FIR The computer s Fast Infrared FIR port allows you to do wireless data transfer with...

Page 77: ...a high speed serial bus which allows you to connect USB peripherals without taking up precious system resources IEEE 1394 port The computer s IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394 supp...

Page 78: ...ds CardBus improves on the 16 bit PC card technology by expanding the bandwidth to 32 bits Note Refer to your card s manual for details on how to install and use the card and its functions Inserting a...

Page 79: ...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 80: ...adapter 6 Turn on the computer The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size Please consult a qualified technician or contact your local Acer dealer BIOS utility The BIOS u...

Page 81: ...and insert a DVD movie disk then close the DVD tray Important When you launch the DVD player for the first time the program asks you to enter the region code DVD disks are divided into 6 regions Once...

Page 82: ...have a built in optical disc burner plug in an external optical disc burner before entering Acer eRecovery Management for optical disc related tasks When using Acer eRecovery Management you may be pr...

Page 83: ...s your computer s entire operating 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 application...

Page 84: ...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 85: ...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 86: ...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 87: ...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 88: ...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 89: ...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 90: ...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 91: ...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 92: ...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 93: ...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 94: ...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 95: ...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 96: ...eived including interference that may cause undesired operation The following local manufacturer importer is responsible for this declaration Product name Notebook PC Model number MS2206 Machine type...

Page 97: ...C directives and that all the necessary steps have been taken and are in force to assure that production units of the same product will continue comply with the requirements EMC Directive 89 336 EEC a...

Page 98: ...482 EC CTR21 for pan European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network PSTN RoHS Directive 2002 95 EC on the Restriction of the Use of certain Hazardous Substances in Elect...

Page 99: ...checking level 47 cleaning computer xv computer caring for xiv cleaning xv disconnecting 49 features 14 38 indicators 25 keyboards 30 moving around 49 on indicator 25 security 53 setting up a home of...

Page 100: ...ard 42 printer 42 startup 41 troubleshooting 64 Q questions setting location for modem use 43 S safety CD or DVD 70 modem notices 67 scroll lock 30 security keylock 34 53 passwords 53 speakers hotkey...