Acer 9510 manual

Aspire 9510/9520 Series User's Guide[...]

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iii Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instruct ions marked on the product. Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liq uid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Us[...]

iv • This product's AC adapter is equipped with a three-wire grounded plug. The plug only fits in a grounded power outlet. Make sure the power ou tlet is properly grounded be fore inserting the AC adapter plu g. Do not insert the plug into a non-g rounded power outlet. Contact your electrician for details. Warning! Th e grounding p in is a s[...]

v Replacing the battery p ack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Repl ace the battery with the same type as that which came bundled with your product. Use of anothe r battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Warning! Batteries may ex plode if not handl ed properly. Do no t disassemble or dispose of them in fire. Keep them away from childr[...]

vi Tips and information for comfortable use Computer users may complain of eye strain and headaches after prolonged use. Users are also at risk of physical injury after long hours of working in front o f a computer. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate working conditions, p erson al health and other factors greatly i[...]

vii Eyes • Rest your eyes frequently. • Give your eyes regular breaks by looking away from the m onitor and focusing on a distant point. • Blink frequently to keep your eyes from drying o ut. Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep your head at a higher level than the top edge o f the display so your eyes point downward when looking at [...]

viii First things first We would like to thank you for mak ing an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs. Your guides To help you use your Acer notebook, we h ave designed a set of guides: Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and off To turn on the computer, simply press and release th e po[...]

ix To turn the power off, do any of th e followin g: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Sta rt , Turn Off Computer , then click on Turn Off . • Use the power button You can also shut down the comp uter by closing the display cover, or by pressing the sleep hotkey <Fn> + <F4> . Note: If you cannot power off the com puter nor[...]

x Taking care of yo ur battery pack Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Turn the power off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. Keep them away from children. • Dispose of used batteries accordin g to local regulations. Recycle if possib[...]

Information for your safety and comfort iii Safety instructions iii Disposal instructions v Tips and information for comfortable use vi First things first viii Your guides viii Basic care and tips for using your computer viii Turning your computer on and off viii Taking care of your computer ix Taking care of your AC adapter ix Taking care of your [...]

Hotkeys 33 Special keys 35 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) disk 36 Using a computer security lock 36 Audio 37 Adjusting the volume 37 Using surround/multi-channel sound 37 Dolby Digital Live 38 DTS Connect 39 Using RAID 40 What is RAID? 40 RAID 0 40 RAID 1 40 Intel Matrix RAID 40 Which version of RAID do you need? 41 When to use RAID 0 41 When to [...]

Remote functions 60 Finding and playing content 61 Settings 61 Arcade controls 62 Navigation controls 62 Player controls 62 Virtual keyboard 63 Background mode 63 Cinema 64 Settings 64 Album 65 Editing Pictures 65 Slide Show settings 65 Video 66 Playing a video file 66 Capturing video (TV models only) 66 Snapshot 66 Editing video 67 Music 67 TV (fo[...]

Special considerations 74 Setting up a home office 74 Traveling with the computer 74 Preparing the computer 74 What to take with you 74 Special considerations 75 Traveling internationally with the computer75 Preparing the computer 75 What to bring with you 75 Special considerations 75 Securing your computer 76 Using a computer security lock 76 Usin[...]

Restore from backup 89 Create factory default image CD 90 Re-install bundled so ftware without CD 90 Change password 91 Troubleshooting 92 Troubleshooting tips 92 Error messages 92 Regulations and safety notices 94 ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance 94 FCC notice 94 Modem notices 95 Important safety instructions 98 Laser compliance statement 100 LCD[...]

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1 Empowering Technology Acer Empowering Technology Acer's innovative Empowering Technology toolba r makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer computer. Displayed by default in the upper-right co rn er of your screen, it features the following handy utilities: • Acer eNet Management hooks up to locatio[...]

2 Empowe ring Tech nology Acer eNet Manageme nt Acer eNet Management helps you to quickly and easily connect to both wired and wireless networks in a variety of locations. To access this utility, either click on the "Acer eNet Management" icon on your notebo ok, or start the program from the Start menu. You also have the option to set Ace[...]

3 Empowering Technology Security and safety concerns mean th at Acer eNet Management does not store username and password in formation.[...]

4 Empowe ring Tech nology Acer ePower Manage ment Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch it, select Ac er ePower Managem ent from the Em powering Techn ology interface. AC mode (Adapter mode) The default setting is "Maxim um Performance." You can a djust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or[...]

5 Empowering Technology Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to the panel in the upper half of the wind ow.. For additional options, click "Settings" to: • Set alarms . • Re-load factory defaults. • Select what actions to be taken when the co ver is closed or the power button i s presse d[...]

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7 Empowering Technology Acer ePresentati on Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you proj ect your computer's display to an external device or projector using the hot key: Fn + F5. If auto-d etection hardware is implemented in the system and the external di splay supports it, your system display will be automatica lly switched out whe[...]

8 Empowe ring Tech nology Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is a h and y file encryption utility that pro tects your files from being accessed by unauth orized persons. It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for qu ick and easy data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the- fly file [...]

9 Empowering Technology Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management i s a security utility that allows you to lock your removable data, optical and floppy dr ives to ensure that data can't be stolen while your notebook is unattend ed. • Removable data device s — includes USB disk drives, US B pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, U[...]

10 Empowe ring Tech nology Note: If you lose your password, there is no method to reset it except by reformatting your noteboo k or taking your notebook to an Acer Customer Service Center . Be sure to remember or write down your password.[...]

11 Empowering Technology Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a po werful utility that does away with the need for recovery disks provided by th e manufacturer. The Acer eRecovery Management utility occupies spa ce in a hidden partition on your system's hard drive. By default, user-c reated ba ckups are stored on the D: driv[...]

12 Empowe ring Tech nology For more information, please refer to "Acer eReco very Manage ment" on page 88 in the AcerSystem User's Guide . Note: If your computer did not com e with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Manageme nt's "System backup to optical disk" feature to bu rn a backup image to CD o[...]

13 Empowering Technology Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspec t hardware specifications, change BIOS passwords or oth er Windows set tings, and to monitor the system health status. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation. • Displays general system status and[...]

14 Empowe ring Tech nology Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a syste m optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer computer. It pr ovides an express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly. The user can also enable advanced option s for full control over the foll owing options: ?[...]

15 English Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... po ster, let us show you around yo ur new Acer notebook. Front view # Icon Item Description 1 Built-in camera 1.3 megapixel web camera fo r video communication. 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-C rystal Display (LCD), displays computer ou[...]

16 English 3 Status indicators Light-Emitting Di odes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of th e computer's functions and components. 4 Wireless communication button/indic ator Enables/disables the wireless function. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. 5B l u e t o o t h communication button/indic ator Enables/disables the[...]

17 English Closed front view # Icon Item Description 1 Latch Locks and releases the lid. 2 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio outp ut. 3 Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 4 Battery indicator Indicates the computer's batttery status. 5B l u e t o o t h communication indicator Indicates the status of [...]

18 English Left view 12 IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. # Icon Item Description 1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-com patible computer security lock. 2 Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line. 3 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs 4 Optical disk access indicator Lights up when the optical drive [...]

19 English Right view # Icon Item Description 1 PC Card slot eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot. 2 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card. 3 ExpressCard/34 slot Accepts one ExpressCard/34 mod ule . 4 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB cam era). 5 S-vid eo/TV -out (NTSC/PAL) port Connects to a television or di[...]

20 English Rear view # Icon Item Description 1 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000- based network. 2 HDMI HDMI port Supports high defin ition digital vid eo connections. 3 DVI-D port Supports digital vide o connections. 4 AV-in port Accepts input signals from audio/visual (AV) devices (for selected models). 5 RF-in por t Conne[...]

21 English Base view # Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 3 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. Note : Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fa n. 4 Memory compartment Houses th e computer's main memory. 5 Sub woofer Emits low frequency s[...]

22 English Specifications Operating system • Genuine Wi ndows ® XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2) • Genuine Wi ndows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 • Genuine Wi ndows ® XP Professional (Service Pack 2) • Genuine Wi ndows ® XP Professional x64 Edition Platform • Intel ® Centrino ® Duo mo bile technology, featuring: •I n t e l ® Cor[...]

23 English TV-tuner • Acer TV-tuner options: • Analo g TV-tuner su pporting har dware MPEG-2 stream encoding • Digital and analog hybrid TV-tune r supporting hardware MPEG-2 stream encoding • Digital and analog hybrid TV-tune r supporting software MPEG-2 stream encoding • Analog TV-tuner supporting internation al analog TV standards (NTSC[...]

24 English Display and graphi cs • 17" WXGA+ 400-nit high color gamut (72%) and high contrast (500:1) dual lamp Acer CrystalB rite ™ TFT LCD, 1440 x 900 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window vie wing on dual displays via Acer GridVista ™ • 17" WXGA+ 200-nit Acer CrystalBrite ™ TFT LCD, 1440 x 900 pixel resolutio[...]

25 English Power subsystem • ACPI 2.0 CPU power manage ment standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving m odes • 71 W 4800 mAh 8-cell Li-ion battery pack • Acer QuicCharge ™ technolo gy: • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge system-off • 2.5-h our charge -in-use • 90 W AC adapter Input devices • 105-/106-key key[...]

26 English Communication • Modem: 56K ITU V.92 with PTT approval; Wake-on-Ring ready • LAN: gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready • WLAN: Intel ® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) W i-Fi CERTIFIED ™ solution, supporting Acer Signa lUp ™ wireless technology • WPAN: Bluetooth ® 2.0 +EDR (Enhanced Dat[...]

27 English Note: The specifications listed above are for reference on ly. The exact config uration of your PC depend s on the model purchased. Software • Acer Empowering Technol ogy (eDataSecurity / eLock / ePerformance / eRecovery / eSettings / eNet / ePower / ePresentation Management) • Acer Arcade ™ • CyberLink ® PowerDVD ™ • Acer G[...]

28 English Indicators The computer has seven easy-to-read statu s indicators, in cluding four on the front panel. The power, battery and wireless communi cation status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is closed. Icon Function Description HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activate[...]

29 English 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light sho ws green when in AC mode. Easy-launch buttons Located above the keyboard are fou r buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: mail, Web browser, Emp owering Key < > and one user-programmable button. Press < >[...]

30 English Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a pointing device that sen ses movement on its surface. This means the cursor respon ds as you move your finger across the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfo rt and support. Touchpad basics The following items show you how to use the tou chpad:[...]

31 English • Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor. • Press the left (1) and right (4) bu ttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution functi ons. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mo use. Tapping on the tou chpad is the same as clicking the left button. • Use the 4[...]

32 English Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and a numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock keys and numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. The numeric keypad functi ons like a desktop numeric k eypad. It is indicated by small characters located on th[...]

33 English Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access m ost of the computer's controls like screen b rightness, volume output an d the BIOS utility. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the [...]

34 English Hotkey Icon Function Description <Fn> + <F1> Hotkey help Displays help on hotkeys. <Fn> + <F2> Acer eSettings Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology. See " Acer Empowering Technolo gy" on pa ge 1. <Fn> + <F3> Acer ePower Management Launches Acer ePower Management i n Acer Empow[...]

35 English Special keys You can locate the Euro symbol and th e US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of yo ur keyboard. The Euro symbol 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 Either press < > at the bottom-ri ght of the keyboard, or hold < Al t Gr> and then press the <5> key at the upper-center of the keyboard[...]

36 English Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) disk Press the drive eject button to eject the optical disk when the com puter is on. Insert a clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Ke nsington- com patible security slot for a security lock. Wra[...]

37 English Audio The computer comes with 32-bi t Intel High-Definition audio, an d 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 information on adjusting the sp eaker volume. Using surround/multi-channel sound For high-quality dig[...]

38 English Windows system. If the icon is not visible, access the Sound Manager through Control Panel > Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager. Dolby Digital Live Dolby Digital Live encodes audio signals into a Dolby Digital 5.1 bitstream for multi-channel playback thro ugh a surround sound system. To take advantage of Dolby Digital Live, you need a Do[...]

39 English DTS Connect DTS Connect consists of D TS Interactive and Neo:PC , for both multi-ch annel and ster eo con tent. DTS Interactive encodes audio signals into a DTS-compatible bitstream for multi-channel playback through a surround sound system. Neo:PC transforms stereo content, such as MP3, WMA or CD audio, into 7.1-chann el surround sound.[...]

40 English Using RAID What is RAID? RAID stands for Redundant Array of Independe nt Disks , a system in which multiple hard disk drives share or re pl icate data among the drives. Depen ding on the version of RAID yo u choose to use, benefits includ e enhanced data integrity ( backup ), better throughput ( speed ) or increased storage ( capacity ),[...]

41 English Which version of RAID do you need? When to use RAID 0 • You want increased performa nce of your applicat ions • You primarily use your computer for games and entertainment • You have many large vide o or grap hics files When to use RAID 1 • You work with important data that must be protected • You primarily use your computer fo[...]

42 English 5 If your system supports Acer GraviS ense, disable it before enabling RAID. 6 Before enabli ng RAID on your system, back up important data and applications using Acer eRecover y Management or another appropriate ba ckup tool. 7 Enabling RAID m ay change how your hard disk driv es are ordered, and Acer eRecovery Management may not functi[...]

43 English 8 Follow th e onscreen in structions to create a RAI D 0, RAID 1 or Matrix RAID array. 9 After the process is complete, you wi ll need to r eboot your system. 10 Congratulations! You have successfully enabled RAID on your system. After enabling RAID on your system After enabling RAID on your system, use y our computer as you normally wou[...]

44 English Acer OrbiCam The Acer OrbiCam is a 1.3 megapixe l CMOS camera appropriately mou nted on top of the LCD panel. The camera's 225-deg ree ergonomic rotation allows you to capture high -resolution ph otos or videos up front or at the back of the LCD panel. The Acer OrbiCam fully supports the Acer Video Conference techn ology so you tran[...]

45 English Launching the Acer OrbiCam To launch the Acer OrbiCam , double-click on the Acer OrbiC am logo in the desktop. OR Click Start > All Programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam. The Acer OrbiC am capture window appears. Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings Resolution To change the capture resolution, click the displayed resolu tion at the bo tt[...]

46 English Options Click Optio ns to display the Window, Preview , and Folder tabs. Use the options to change the capture window size, preview settings, an d the folder for captured photos or video s. Camera Settings Basic settings Click the Camera Settings ic on on the bottom right corner of the c apture display, then select Camera Settings from t[...]

47 English Capture settings From the Camera Settings window, click the Driver Settings button. The Properties window appears. Device Settings allows you to change the camera brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, sharpness, etc. Advanced Settings allows you to activate gain control, implement image mirror, select image enhancements and anti-flicker[...]

48 English Enabling the Acer VisageON The Acer Visa geON technology comes with two features: Face tracking and Video effects . The face tracking feature tracks your head mo vement and automatically centers your face in the capture window. Th e video effects feature allows you to select and apply an effect to your video transmissions. Note: The face[...]

49 English Using the face tracking feature To use the face tracking feature: 1 Click the left icon down arrow button, then select Single User or Multiple Users from the pop-up menu. For multip le users, the face tracking feature automatically centers all the users' face in the capture windo w, otherwise the utility centers the face of the user[...]

50 English Using video effects (selected models on ly) The Video Settings section allows you to select an avatar or accessory video effect from the list. To select an effect: 1 Click the encircled icon to disp lay the available video effects. The Vide o Effect Selection window appears. 2 Click on a video effect to use. The selected effect ap pears [...]

51 English Using the system utilities Note: The system utilities work under Microsoft Win dows XP only. Acer GridVista (dual- display compatible) Note: This feature is only available on certain models. To enable the dual monitor feature of you r notebook, first ensure that the second moni tor is conn ected, then, select Start , Control Panel , Disp[...]

52 English Acer GridVista is simple to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each win dow into the approp riate grid. 3 Enjoy the c onvenienc e of a well-o rganized de sktop. Note: Please ensure that the resolu tion setting of yo ur second monitor is set to the[...]

53 English You can acces s the Launch Mana ger by click ing on Start , All Programs , and then Launch Man ager to start the application. Norton AntiVirus Norton AntiVirus is an anti-v irus software that finds and repairs infected files, and protects against viruses to keep your computer d ata safe and secure. How do I check for viruses? A Full Syst[...]

54 English Frequently asked questions The following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer. Easy solutions are provided for each o ne. I turned on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. Look at the power indicator: • If it is not lit, no power is being supplied to the computer. Check the fo[...]

55 English No audio is heard from the computer. Check the following: • The volume may be muted. In Windo ws, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the taskbar. If it is crossed-out, click on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be too lo w. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar. You can a[...]

56 English • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power ou tlet and that it is turned on. • Make sure that the printer cable is connected secu rely to the computer's parallel port or a USB port a nd the corresponding port on the printer. I want to set up my location to use the internal modem. To properly use your commu nication sof[...]

57 English To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is sho wing, press <Alt> + <F10> at the same time to enter the recovery process. 3 Refer to the onscreen instruct ions to perform system recovery. Important! This feature o ccupies 4 to 5 GB in a hidden partition on your hard disk. Requesting service I[...]

58 English Acer Arcade Acer Arcade is an integrated player for music, photos, TV, DVD m ovies and videos. It can be operated using your pointing dev ice or remote control. To watch or listen, click or select a content b utton (e.g., Music, Video, etc.) on the Arcade home page. • Music — listen to music files in a variety of formats • TV — w[...]

59 English 48-button remote control If your Aspire is bundled with a TV-t uner card, a 48-button remote control is included for use with the Acer Arcade software. The tab le below explains the functions for this controller. Warning! The Arcade and Power bu ttons have different functions depending on the current mo de. See below for details. Button [...]

60 English Remote functions *TeleText regions only. **Dependent on individual DVD content. # Item Description 1 Live TV Launch Live TV mode 2 Power Turn off; sleep (depending o n mode) 3 Menu Launch DVD menu screen 4 Language Open DVD language m enu** 5 Record Record TV 6 Rewind Rewind th rough media 7 Play Play selection 8 Previous S kip back one [...]

61 English Finding and playing content Clicking a button on the A rcade home page opens the corresponding feature's home page. The c ontent pages have button s on the left and a c ontent browsing area on the right. If a button shows one of several choices, such as sort order, the current setting is shown by a brig htly colored ba ll on the but[...]

62 English In Audio Settings : Use "Speaker Environment" to choose be tween "H eadphones," "SPDIF," "2" or more speakers depending on yo ur audio equipment. "Output Mode" should be set to "Stereo" if you are listening to speakers, "Dolby Surr ound," or "Vi rtual Surro und So[...]

63 English Note : When playing D VDs and watching TV, there are add itional controls added to the right of the volume controls. These are discussed in more detail in the Cinema and TV sections o f this guide. Virtual keyboard Whenever you are required to enter search information, or name a file, DVD or folder, you can use the onscree n virtual keyb[...]

64 English Cinema If your computer came with a DVD driv e, you can play mov ies from DVDs and video CDs ( VCDs) with the Cinema fun ction of Ace r Arcade. Th is player has the features and controls of a typical DVD player. When you insert a disk into the DV D drive, the movie begins playing automatically. To control the movie, the pop-up player co [...]

65 English Album Acer Arcade lets you view digital photos individually or as a slide sho w, from any available drive on your comput er. Click the Album button on the Arcade Home page to show the Albu m main page. The content area on the right shows both indi vidual pictures and folders. Click on a folder to open it. To view a slide show, open the f[...]

66 English To add background music to a slide show , click on the "Slide Show Music" option. The Slide Sho w Music page will ask you to choose music from your personal music library. Click Load Default Settings to return your settings to their default values. Video To open the Video function, click Vi deo on the Arcade Home p age. Note : [...]

67 English Editing video Acer Arcade offers the capability to edit captured vid eo clips, photos and footage from a camcorder into a movie. You can also select a movie style, and add special transition effects and music to create the perfect home movie. To edit a movie, click Advanced, and then select "Edit Video." Then select the clips y[...]

68 English TV (for sel ected models) Arcade allows you to watch TV from your computer. Click the TV button on the home page to show the TV main pag e. The Live TV option plays TV on scree n. Press Escape at any time to return to Arcade. When you watch TV, addition al buttons appear on the playback controls: Channel Up (switches up one cha nnel), Ch[...]

69 English Note : Since the TV content you watch always lag s slightly behind the live TV broadcast, going to the end of the instant replay recording is as close to watching live TV as Arcade perm its. Recorded TV The "Recorded TV" page sho ws recorded TV files. A thumbnail im age shows the first frame of each file. To play a recorded TV [...]

70 English Signal settings Click on Captur e Device to select between an analog or digital input for your TV signal. Select TV Source to choose the source of the signal. The Region option allows you to select the country or region where your cab le provider is located. You can also enable and disable the tim e-shift function. Channel settings If no[...]

71 English Note: The snapshot function is available when TeleText is running. Make DVDs Acer Arcade provides an easy and comp lete solution for recording data, audio, photos or videos. Yo u can burn an d share any combinati on of data, mu sic, photos or videos onto a C D or DVD — direct from Make DVD mode or some of the other Acer Arcade media mo[...]

72 English Taking your notebook PC with you This section gives you tips and hin ts to consider when moving around or traveling with your comp uter. Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories : 1 Save any open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 Sh[...]

73 English Note: If the Sleep indicator is of f, the computer has entered Hibernation mode and is turned o f f. If the power indicator is off but the Sleep indicator is on, the compu ter has entered Sleep mode. In both cases, press and release the power button to turn the computer back on. Note that the co mputer may enter Hibernatio n mode after b[...]

74 English Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect yo ur computer while traveling to and from work: • Minimize the effects of temperature changes by keeping th e computer with you. • If you need to stop for an extende d period of time and can not carry the computer with you, leave the co mputer in the trunk of the car to a voi[...]

75 English Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for taking the co mputer home, follow these guidelines to protect your comp uter while traveling: • Always take the computer as carry-on luggage. • If possible, have the computer inspected by hand. Airport security X-ray machines are safe, but do not put th e computer throug h a me[...]

76 English Securing your computer Your computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of. Learn how to protect and take care of your compu ter. Security features include hardware and software locks — a security notch and passwords. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Ke nsington- c om patible security slot for a[...]

77 English Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the ce nter of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when yo u press < F2 > to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up. • Type the Supervisor Password an d press < Enter > to access the BIOS utility. If you enter the pa[...]

78 English Expanding through options Your notebo ok PC offers yo u a complete mobile comp uting experi ence. Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral de vices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC. For instru ctions on how to connect different external devices to the computer, read the following section. Fax/data modem Y[...]

79 English Built-in network feature The built-in network feature allows you to connect you r computer to an Ethernet-based network. To use the network feature, connect an Ethernet cab le from the Ethernet (RJ-45) port on the chassis of the comp uter to a network jack or hub o n your network.[...]

80 English Consumer Infrared (CIR) The computer’s Consumer Infrared (C IR) po rt is used to receive signals from your remote control, or other devices with CIR capab ility. Fast Infrared (FIR) The computer's Fast Infrared (FIR) port a llows you to do wireless data transfer with other IR-a ware computers and peri pherals such as PDAs, mobile [...]

81 English IEEE 1394 port The computer's IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394- compatible device like a video camera or dig ital camera. See your video o r digital camera's documentation for details. OR The computer's IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394 supported devices like a DVD/CD-RW combo or DVD-[...]

82 English Digital Video Interface (DVI-D) DVI (Digital Video Interface) is an in terface for video signal transmission designed to maximize the visual quality of digital devices. DVI-D is True Digital Video, used for direct digital conn ecti ons between so urce (your computer) and destination devices (LCD monitors and LCD TVs for example). DVI-D p[...]

83 English PC Card slot The Type II PC Card slot of the comp uter accepts PC Cards that enhance the usability and expandability of the com puter. These cards should have a PC Card logo on the m. PC Cards (formerly PCMCIA) are add-on cards for portable computers, giving you expansion possibilities long afford ed by desktop PCs. Popular PC Cards incl[...]

84 English ExpressCard The ExpressCard is the newest version of th e PC Card. It is a smaller and faster interface that further enhances the usability and exp andability of your computer. ExpressCards support a vast number of expansion options, including flash memory card adapters, TV-tuners, Bluetooth co nnectivity and IEEE 1394B adapters. Express[...]

85 English Ejecting an ExpressC ard Before ejecting an ExpressCard: 1 Exit the application using the card. 2 Left-click on the remove hardware ic on on the taskbar and stop the card operation. 3 Push the card gently into the slot and release to pop out the card. Then pull the card free from the slot. Installing memory Follow these steps to install [...]

86 English Your compu ter is alrea dy properl y configured and optimiz ed, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run it. To activate the BIOS utility, press < F2 > during the POST; while the notebook PC logo is being displayed. Boot sequence To set the boot sequence in the B[...]

87 English Using software Playing DVD movies When the DVD drive module is installed in the optical drive bay, you can p lay DVD movies on your computer. 1 Eject the DVD tray and insert a DVD movie disk; then close the DVD tray. Important! Whe n you launch the DVD pl ayer for the first time, the program asks you to enter the re gion code. DVD disks [...]

88 English Power management This computer has a built- in power management unit that monitors system activity. System activity refers to any ac tivity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, m ouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to th e computer , and video memory. I f no activi ty is detected for a period of time (called an in[...]

89 English Create backup You can create and save b ackup images to hard disk, CD or DVD. 1 Boot to Windows XP 2 Press <Alt> + <F10> to open the Acer eRecovery Managem ent utility. 3 Enter the password to proceed. Th e default password is six zeros. 4 In the Acer eRecovery Management windo w, select Recovery settings and click Next . 5 I[...]

90 English Create factory default image CD When the System CD and R ecovery CD are not available, you can create them by using this feature. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press <Alt> + <F10> to open the Acer eRecovery Managem ent utility. 3 Enter the password to proceed. Th e default password is six zeros. 4 In the Acer eRecovery Management w[...]

91 English Change password Acer eRecovery Managemen t and Acer disk-to-disk recovery a re protected by a password that can be changed by the user. Follow the steps below to change the password in Acer eRecovery Managem ent. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press <Alt> + <F10> to open the Acer eRecovery Managem ent utility. 3 Enter the password t[...]

92 English Troubleshooting This chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a pro blem occurs. Solutions to more serious problems require openin g up the computer. Do not atte mpt to open the computer yourself; co ntact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance. Troubleshooting tip[...]

93 English English If you still encounter problems after going thro ugh the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service c enter for assistance. Some problems may be solved using the BIOS u tility.[...]

94 English Regulations and safety notices ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance As an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc . has determined that this product mee ts the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficien cy. FCC notice This device has been tested and fo und to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. Th[...]

95 English English Operation conditions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this d evice may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, inclu ding interference that may cause undesired ope ration. Notice: Canadian users This Cla[...]

96 English Your telephone company may make ch anges in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could a ffect the proper functioning of your equipment. If they do, you will be notified in ad vance to give you an opportunity to maintain unin terru pted te lephone service . If this equipment should fail to operate properly, disconnec[...]

97 English English Notice for New Zealand For modem with approval numb er PTC 211/03/008 1 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equ ipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network. It indicates n o endorsement o f the product b y Telecom, no r does it provi d[...]

98 English 3 This device is equipped with p ulse dialing while the Telecom standard is DTMF tone dialing. There is no guarantee that Telec om lines will always continue to support pul se dialing. 4 Use of pulse dialing, when this equipmen t is connected to the same line as other equipment, may giv e rise to bell tinkle or noise and may also cause a[...]

99 English English 8 If an extension cord is used with this product, m ake sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugge d into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that th e total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does no t exceed the fuse rating. 9 Never push objects of[...]

100 English Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser p roduct. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (sho wn below) is located on the drive. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WH EN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PROD UIT LASERATTENTION: RAD IATION [...]

101 English English Radio device regulatory notice Note : Below regulatory information is for mo dels with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth o nly. General This product complies with the radio fre quency and safety standards of any country or region in which it h as been approved for wireless use. De pending on configura tions, this pr oduct may or may[...]

102 English List of applicable countries EU member states as of May 2004 are: Belgium, Denmark, Germ any, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxemb ourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finland, Sweden, United Kingdom Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovak Rep ublic, Slovenia, Cyprus and Malta. Usage allowed in [...]

103 English English 2 This device is restricted to indoor us e due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC requires this prod uct to be used indoors for the frequency range 5.15 to 5.25 GHz to reduc e the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mo bile Satellite systems. 3 High power radar are allocated as primary use[...]

104 English Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC R ules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This d evice may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must ac cept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. [...]

105 English English Declaration of Conf ormity for CE Marking Is in compliance with the essential requ irements and other relevant provisions of the following EC directives. The product specified ab ove was tested conforming to the applicable Rules under the most accurate measurement st andards possible, and all the necessary steps have been taken [...]

106 English Index A AC adapter caring for ix audio 37 adjusting the volume 37 troublesh ooting 55 B battery pack caring for x BIOS utility 47, 85 brightness hotkeys 34 C caps lock 32 on indicator 28 care AC adapter ix battery pack x computer ix CD-ROM ejecting 36 ejecting manually 55 troublesh ooting 55 cleaning computer x computer caring for ix cl[...]

107 English num lock 32 on indicator 28 numeric keypad embedded 32 P password 76 types 76 PC Card 83 ejecting 83 inserting 83 ports 78 printer troublesh ooting 55 problems 54 CD-ROM 55 display 54 keyboard 55 printer 55 startup 54 troublesh ooting 92 Q questions setting location for modem use 56 S safety CD or DVD 100 FCC notice 94 general instructi[...]