Aspire Digital 9810 manual

Aspire 9810/9800 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 no t use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Us[...]

iv Warnings • Do not use t his product near water. • Do not place this prod uct on an unstable cart, stand or tab le. If the product falls, it could be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are provided fo r ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the produc t and to protec t it from ove rheating. T hese openings m ust not be bl ocked o[...]

v Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from unexpected noise prod uced by other nearby electrical devices that may interfere with the performance of this product. • Use the product only with the su pplied power supply cord set. If you need to replace the power cord set, make sure that the new power cord meets the following requir[...]

vi Telephone line safety • Disconnect all telephone lines from the equ ipment when not in use and/or before servicin g. • To avoid the remote risk of electric shock fro m lightning, do not co nnect the telephone line to this equipm ent during lightning or thunderstorms. Warning! For safety reasons, do not use non-compliant parts when adding or [...]

vii Pacemakers. Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum separation of 15.3 centimeters (6 inches) be maintained between wireless devices and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of Wireless Technolo gy Research. Persons with[...]

viii Emergency calls Warning: You cannot make emergency calls through this devic e. To make an emergency call you shall dial o ut through your mobile ph one or other telephone call system. Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize po llution and ensure utmo st protection of the global envi[...]

ix ENERGY STAR is a government program (public/private partnership) that gives people the power to prote ct the envi ronment in a cost effective way and without sacrificing quality or product feature s. Products that earn the ENERGY STAR prevent greenhouse gas emissi ons by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the US Environmenta l Pr[...]

x Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zo ne by adjusting the viewin g angle of the monito r, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to achieve maximu m comfort. Observe the following tips: • refrain from staying too long in one fixed posture • avoid slouching forward and/o r leaning backward • stand up and walk around regula[...]

xi Developing good work habits Develop the following work habits to make you r computer use more relaxing and productive: • Take short breaks regularly and often. • Perform some stretching exercises. • Breathe fresh air as often as possible. • Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy bod y. Warning! We do not recommend using the com puter [...]

xii First things first We would like to thank you for mak ing an Acer notebook yo ur choice for meeting your mobile comp uting needs. Your guides To help you use your Acer notebook, we have desig ned 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 p[...]

xiii To turn the power off, do any of th e followin g: • Use the Windows shutdown command C lick on Start then click on Shut Down . • Use the power button You can also shut down the comp uter by closing the display cov er, or by pressing the sleep hotkey <Fn> + <F4> . Note: If you cannot power off the com puter normally, press and h[...]

xiv 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 according to local regulations. Recycle if po ss[...]

Information for your safety and comfort iii Safety instructions iii Additional safety information vi Operating environment vi Medical devices vi Vehicles vii Potentially explosiv e environments vii Emergency calls viii Disposal instructions viii Tips and information for comfortable use ix First things first xii Your guides xii Basic care and tips f[...]

Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 37 Using a computer security lock 37 Audio 38 Adjusting the volume 38 Using surround/mul ti-channel sound 39 Dolby Digital Live 39 DTS Connect 40 Using RAID 41 What is RAID? 41 RAID 0 41 RAID 1 41 Intel Matrix RAID 41 Before enabling RAID on your sys tem 42 Enabling RAID on your system 42 After enabling R[...]

Slide Show settings 62 Video 63 Playing a video file 63 Capturing video (TV models only) 63 Snapshot 63 Editing video 64 Music 64 TV (for selected models) 65 Time-shift functionality 65 Recorded TV 66 Scheduling recordings 66 Program guide 66 Find program 66 TV settings 66 Using TeleText functions 67 Make DVDs 68 Authoring CD/DVDs 68 Acer Arcade De[...]

Securing your computer 78 Using a computer security lock 78 Using passwords 78 Entering passwords 79 Setting passwords 79 Expanding through options 80 Connectivity options 80 Fax/data modem 80 Built-in networ k feature 81 Fast Infrared (FIR) 81 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 82 IEEE 1394 port 82 PC Card slot 83 ExpressCard 84 Installing memor y 85 Conn[...]

LCD panel ergonomic specificatio ns 107 Index 108[...]

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1 Empowering Technology Acer Empowering Technology The Empowering Technology toolbar makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manag e your new Acer system. Displayed by default in the upper half of your screen, it provide s access to the following utilities: • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intellige[...]

2 Empowe ring Techno logy Acer eNet Manageme nt Acer eNet Management helps you quickl y connect to both wired and wireless networks in a variety of locations. To access this utility, select "Acer e Net Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar or run the p rogram from the Acer Empowering Techn ology program group in S tart menu. [...]

3 Empowering Technology Acer eNet Management can save netwo r k settings for a location to a profile, and automatically switch to the appropriate profile when you move from one location to another. Settings stored incl ude network connection setting s (IP and DNS settings, wireless AP details, etc.), as well as default printer settings. Security an[...]

4 Empowe ring Techno logy Acer ePower Manage ment Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your power m anagement options. To a ccess this utility, select "A cer ePower Managemen t" from the Empowering Tec hnology to olbar, run the program from the Acer Empo wering Technology prog ram group in Start[...]

5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to save your new settings. To delete a power pl an: You cannot delete the power plan you are cu rrently using. If you want to 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 sta[...]

6 Empowe ring Techno logy Acer ePresentati on Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you project your comp uter's display to an external display device or projector using the h otkey: <Fn> + <F5> . If auto- detection hardware is implemented in the system and the external display supports it, your system display will be autom[...]

7 Empowering Technology Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that protects your files from being accessed by unau thorized persons. It is co nveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension fo r quick data encryp tion/dec ryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for Lotus N[...]

8 Empowe ring Techno logy Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is simple yet effective utility that allows you to lock removable s torage, o ptical and floppy driv e devices to ensur e that data can't be stolen while your system is unattended. • Removable Storage Devices — inclu des USB disk drives, USB pen drives, US B flash drives[...]

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10 Empowe ring Techno logy Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a versatile backup utility. It allows you to create full or incremental backups, burn the fa ctory default image to optical disc, and restore from previously created backups or reinstall applications an d drivers. By default, user-created backups are stored to the D:[...]

11 Empowering Technology For more information, please refer to "Acer eReco very Manage ment" on page 92 in the AcerSystem User's Guide . Note: If your computer did n ot come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Management's "System backup to optical disc" feature to burn a backup im age to CD or D[...]

12 Empowe ring Techno logy Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications, set BIOS passwords and modify boot option s. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation. • Prints and saves hardwa re specifications. • Lets you set an asset tag for you[...]

13 Empowering Technology Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key m obile-related system settings in one easy-to-find place, so you can qu ickly configure your Acer system to fit the situation as you change locations, networks or activities. Settings inclu de display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on /of[...]

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

16 English Closed front view 3M e d i a / volume buttons For use with Acer Arcade and other media playing programs. 4/8 Microphone Internal microphone for so und recording. 5 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointin g device which functions like a computer mouse. 6 Click buttons (left, center and right) The left and right buttons function like the left and[...]

17 English 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 Indicates the computer's batttery status. 8B l u e t o o t h communication switch/indicator Enables/disables the Blueto oth functio[...]

18 English Left view # Icon Item Description 1 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, US B camera). 2 Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a ph one line. 3 Optical drive Internal op tical driv e; accepts C Ds or DVDs (slot-load or tray-load dependin g on model). 4 Optical disk access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active[...]

19 English Right view # Item Description 1 Latch Locks and releases the lid. 2 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory 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., U SB mouse, US B camera). 4 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 device s.[...]

20 English Rear view # Icon Item Description 1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. 2 TV-in port Accepts input signals from analog/ digital TV-tuner devices (for selected mode ls). 3 AV-in port Accepts input signals from aud io/video (AV) devices (manufacturing option) . 4 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security [...]

21 English Base view # Item Description 1 Ventilation slots and cooling fan Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Note : Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 2 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main mem ory. 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Battery release latch Releases the battery for r[...]

22 English Specifications Operating system • Windows Vista ™ Home Basic • Windows Vista ™ Home Prem ium • Windows Vista ™ Ultimate Platform • Intel ® Centrino ® Duo mobile technology, featuring: •I n t e l ® Core ™ 2 Duo processor T7200/T7400/ T7600 (4MB L2 cache, 2.0/2.16/2.33 GHz, 667 MHz FSB) and T5500/T5600 (2 MB L2 cache, [...]

23 English TV-tuner Acer TV-tuner options: • Analog TV-tun er supporting hardware MPEG-2 stream encoding • Digital and analog hy brid TV-tuner supporting hardware MPEG-2 stream encoding • Digital and analog hy brid TV-tuner supporting software MPEG-2 stream encoding Analog TV -tuner su pporting i nternatio nal anal og TV standards (NTSC/PAL/S[...]

24 English Storage subsystem • One or two 80/100/120/160 GB (or larger) Serial ATA hard disk drives RAID 0, 1 and Intel ® Ma trix RAID supported • Optical drive opti ons: • DVD-Super Multi do uble-layer drive (slot-load) • HD-DVD • 5-in-1 card reader, suppo rting Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Mem ory Stick ® (MS), Memory St[...]

25 English Dimensions and weight • 475 (W) x 352 (D) x 61.8 (H) mm (18.7 x 13.9 x 2.4 inches) • 20.1" LCD model: • 7.8 kg (17.19 lbs.) with TV-tuner and 2nd hard disk drive • 7.7 kg (16.9 lb s.) without TV-tuner and 2nd hard disk drive • 19" LCD model: • 7.5 kg (16.5 lbs.) with TV-tuner and 2nd hard disk drive • 7.4 kg (16.3[...]

26 English I/O interface • ExpressCard ™ /54 slot • PC Card slot (one Type II) • 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • Four USB 2.0 ports • DVI-D port with HDCP support • IEEE 1394 port • Consumer i nfrared (CIR ) port • Fast infrared (FIR) port • External display (VGA) port • S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL ) port • AV-in po [...]

27 English Note: The specifications listed above are for reference on ly. The exact config uration of your PC depe nds on the model purchased. Software • Acer Empowe ring Techn ology • Acer eNet Management • Acer ePower Management • Acer ePresentation Management • Acer eDataSecurity Management • Acer eLock Management • Acer eRecovery [...]

28 English Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators. The front panel indicators are visible even when the co mputer cover is closed up. 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light sho ws green when in AC mode. Icon Function Description HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive[...]

29 English Easy-launch buttons Located above the keyboard are four button s. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: mail, Web browser, Emp owering Key < > and one user-programmable button. Press < > to run the Acer Empowering Technology. Please see "Acer Empowering Techn ology" on pag e 1 . The mail and Web br[...]

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: • Move y[...]

31 English Note: When using the touchpad, 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 responsiveness. Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled on your touchpad. It c an b[...]

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

33 English Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description Windows key Pr essed alone, th is key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launche s the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: <> : Open or cl ose the St art menu &l[...]

34 English 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 hotkey combinatio n. Hotkey Icon Function Description <Fn> + <F1> Ho[...]

35 English <Fn> + < ↑ > Volume up Increa ses the sound volume. <Fn> + < ↓ > Volume down Decreases the sound volume. <Fn> + < → > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. <Fn> + < ← > Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. Hotkey Icon Function Description[...]

36 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 ho ld < Alt Gr> and then press the <5> key at the upper-center of the keyboard[...]

37 English Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray Press the drive eject button to eject the optic al drive tray when the computer is on. Insert a paper clip to the emergency ejec t hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off. Note: Slot-load or tray- load depending on m odel. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes [...]

38 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 34 for more information on ad justing the speak er volume.[...]

39 English Using surround/multi-channel sound Your Acer notebook comes with th e following two features to give yo u high-quality digital surrou nd sound for enjoy ing movies, games and mu sic in a realistic, multi-channel audio envi ronment: • Dolby Digital Live • DTS Connect To set up surround sound, run the Realtek HD Aud io Manager by doubl[...]

40 English 2O p e n t h e Realtek HD Audio Manag er 3 Click the Dolby Digita l Live ico n to convert audio signals into Dolby Digital bitstream and begin Dolby Digital output Note: When the Dolby Digital Live icon is enab led, only the digital audio (S/PDIF) port o f your computer will be active. You will not hear any sound from the comp uter'[...]

41 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. Dependin g on the version of RAID yo u choose to use, benefits include enh anced data integrity ( backup ), better throughput ( speed ) or increased storage ( capacity ),[...]

42 English Before enabling RAID on your system Before enabling RAID on your system, please read the following warnings and reminders: 1 If you plan to enable RAID 0 or Matrix RAID on your system, you cannot return your system to a non-RAID state without reformatting your system. 2 Enabling RAID on your system is a time-intensive process and it is i[...]

43 English 5T h e Create RAID Volume fr om Existing Hard Drive wizard wi ll start. 6 Follow th e onscreen in structions to create a RAI D 0, RAID 1 or Matrix RAID array. 7 After the process is complete, you wi ll need to r eboot your sys tem. 8 Congratulations! You have successfully enabled RAID on your system. After enabling RAID on your system Af[...]

44 English Using the system utilities Acer GridVista (dual- display compatible) Note: This feature is only available on certain models. To enable the dual display feature of your notebook, first ensure that a second display is connected, then, open the Di splay Settings prope rties box using the Control Panel or by right-clicking the W indows deskt[...]

45 English 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 onvenience of a well-o rganized de sktop. Note: Please ensure that the resolu tion setting of your seco nd monitor is set to the manufa cturer's recommended val[...]

46 English Norton Internet Security Norton Internet Security is an anti-virus utility th at can protect against viruses, keeping your data safe and secure. How do I check for viruses? 1 Double-click the Norton Internet Security icon on the Windows desktop . 2S e l e c t Tasks & Scans. 3S e l e c t Run Sc an to scan your system. 4 When the scan [...]

47 English Frequently asked questions The following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use o f 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 co mputer. Check the [...]

48 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 ic on and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be too low. In Wi ndows, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar. You can [...]

49 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 securely 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 co mmunication soft[...]

50 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 10 GB in a hidden partition on your hard disk. Requesting service Inter[...]

51 English English Battery pack The computer uses a batt ery pack that gi ves you long use betwee n charges. Battery pack characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristics: • Employs current battery technology standards. • Delivers a battery-low warning. The battery is recharged whenever you connect the computer to the AC adapt[...]

52 English Follow these steps ag ain until the batte ry has been charged an d discharged three times. Use this conditioning process fo r all new batteries, or if a b attery hasn't been used for a long time. If the computer is to be stored for more than two weeks, you are advised to remove the battery pack from the unit. Warning: Do not expose [...]

53 English English To remove a battery pack: 1 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery. 2 Pull the battery from the battery bay. Charging the battery To charge the battery, first make sure that it is correctly installed in the battery bay. Plug the AC adapter in to the computer, and connect to a mains power outlet. You can co ntinue [...]

54 English Battery-lo w warning When using batter y power pay attention to the Win dows power meter. Warning: Connect the AC adapte r as soon as possible after the battery-low warning app ears. Data will be lost if the battery to become fully depleted and the computer sh uts down. When the battery-low warning appe ars, the recommended course of act[...]

55 English Acer Arcade (for selected models) 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 button (e.g., Music, Video, etc.) on the Arcade home page . • Music — listen to music files in a variety o[...]

56 English Remote control (for selected models) If your Aspire is bundled with a TV- tuner card, a 48-button remote co ntrol 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 curren t mode. See below for det[...]

57 English Remote functions *TeleText regions only. **Dependent on individual DVD co ntent. # Item Description 1 Live TV Launch Live TV mode 2 Power Turn off; sleep (depending on mode) 3 Menu Launch DVD menu screen 4 Language Open DVD language m enu** 5 Record Record TV 6 Rewind Rewind throug h media 7 Play Pla y selection 8 Previous Skip back one [...]

58 English Finding and playing content Clicking a button o n the Arcade home page op ens the corresponding feature's home page. The conten t pages have buttons on the left and a content bro wsing area on the right. If a button shows one of several choices, such as sort order, the current setting is shown by a brightly colore d ball on the butt[...]

59 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 Surround," o r "Virtual Surround Soun[...]

60 English Virtual keyboard Whenever you are required to enter search information, or name a file, DVD or folder, you can use the onsc reen virtual keyboard. You can quickly enter the information you need using the mouse, cursor keys or keyboard. Background mode With Acer Arcade you can continue listenin g to music or watching Live TV while you per[...]

61 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 func tion of Acer 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 n[...]

62 English Album Acer Arcade lets you view digital photos individually or as a slid e show, from any available drive on your computer. 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 fo[...]

63 English To add background music to a slide sho w, 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 Video on the Arcade Home p age. Note : T[...]

64 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[...]

65 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 page. 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 ch annel), Cha[...]

66 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 image shows the first frame of each file. To play a recorded TV f[...]

67 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 cable provider is located. You can also enable and disable the time-sh ift function. Channel settings If no [...]

68 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 fro m Make DVD mode or some of the other Acer Arcade media m[...]

69 English Acer Arcade Deluxe (for selected models) Note: Acer Arcade Deluxe is available for systems with Windows Media Center. Acer Arcade Deluxe extends the capab ilities 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 custom ized content, and mo[...]

70 English Remote control (for selected models) The table below explains the functions of the remote control bundled with your Acer system (if included).[...]

71 English Remote control functions *TeleText regions only. ** Insert the CIR receiver into an available USB port on your PC before use. *** Remote control functions may b e enabled or disabled to suit the system's configur ation. # Item Description 1 Play Pla y selection 2 Record Record TV 3 Rewind Reverse playback or go to previous picture 4[...]

72 English Starting Acer Arcade Deluxe You can run the Acer Arcade Deluxe ut ilities directly from Windows Media Center. To do this, scroll up/down from the Main p age to view the Acer Arcade Deluxe utilities list and left/right to select a utility. To run the Acer Arcade Deluxe utilities outsid e of Windows Media Center, double-click the Acer Arc [...]

73 English DV Wizard DV Wizard provides real-time preview and capture from DV camcorders and webcams to your computer's hard drive or directly burned to DVD. DV Wizard also supports the capture of Hig h Definition video to yo ur computer's hard disk in the DVD format. Attach your DV ca mcorder or web cam to your compu ter and then start D[...]

74 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[...]

75 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 comp uter may enter Hibernatio n mode after b[...]

76 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 canno t carry the computer with you, leave the co mputer in the trunk of the car to a voi[...]

77 English Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for taking the co mputer home, follow these guidelines to protect your co mputer 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[...]

78 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 comput er. Security features include hardware and software locks — a security notch and passwords. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Ke nsington -com patible security slot for a [...]

79 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[...]

80 English Expanding through options Your notebo ok PC offers yo u a complete mobile comp uting experie nce. 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[...]

81 English Built-in network feature The built-in network feature allows you to connect your 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. Fast Infrared (FIR) The computer's Fast Infrared (FIR[...]

82 English Universal Serial Bus (USB) The USB 2.0 port is a high-speed serial bus which allo ws 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- compatible device like a video camera or dig ital camera. See your video or digital camer[...]

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

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 expanda bility of your computer. ExpressCards support a vast number of expans ion options, including flash memory card adapters, TV-tuners, Bluetooth co nnectivity and IEEE 1394B adapters. Expres[...]

85 English Installing memory Follow these steps to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplu g the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. Then turn the computer over to access its base. 2 Remove the screws from the memory co ver; then lift up and remove the memory cover. 3 (a) Insert the memory module diag onally into the slot,[...]

86 English Connecting your TV and AV-in cables Follow the instructions below to set up th e TV function of your Acer notebook. PAL/SECAM and NTSC s ystems 1 Plug the PAL/SECAM c able’s RF plug into yo ur notebook’s RF jack. 2 Connect the other end to yo ur TV antenna cable, using the NTSC c onverter if necessary. Important! Please ensure you us[...]

87 English To set up the antenna: 1 Push gently at the top u ntil the bottom section pops out. 2 Pull the bottom up until it is positio ned at 90 degrees to the antenna body . 3 To ensure good reception, th e antenna can be positioned on to p of your notebook display using the special clip , as shown below. 4 Extend the antenna to improve the quali[...]

88 English AV-in cable The AV-in cable can b e used to connect your note book to a VHS player or camcorder for viewing, ca pturing and recording vid eo clips. 1 Plug the single end of the cab le into the AV-input po rt of your notebook. 2 Connect the other end s to the S-video or co mposite audio/video jac ks on your VHS player, camcorder or other [...]

89 English BIOS utility The BIOS utility is a hardware config uration program built into your computer 's BIOS. Your compu ter is already properly c onfigured and optimized, and you do no t 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[...]

90 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 disk. 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 a re divided into 6 regions. Once your DVD drive is s[...]

91 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, mouse, h ard disk, peripherals connected to the computer , and video memory. I f no activi ty is detected for a period of time (called an ina[...]

92 English Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a tool to quickly backup and restore the system. You can create and save a b ackup of th e current system configuration to hard disk, CD or DVD. You can also backup/restore th e factory default image, and reinstall applications and drivers. Acer eRecovery Management consists of the f[...]

93 English Burn backup disc Using the Burn Disc page of A cer eRecovery Management, y ou can burn the factory default image, a user backup image, the c urrent system configuration, or an application backup i mage to CD or DVD. 1 Press <Alt> + <F10> or select Acer eRecovery Management from the Empowering Technology toolba r to start Acer[...]

94 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[...]

95 English English If you still encounter problems after going through 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.[...]

96 English Regulations and safety notices 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This device generates, uses , and can radiate [...]

97 English English and (2) this device must accept any interference received, inclu ding interference that may cause undesired ope ration. Notice: Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus complies with Ca nadian ICES-003. Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est con forme a la norme NMB[...]

98 English Your telephone company may make chang es in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could a ffect the proper fu nctioning of your equipment. If they do, you will be notified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain unin terru pted te lephone se rvice. If this equipment should fail to operate properly, disconnec[...]

99 English English Notice for New Zealand 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 de any sort of warranty . Above all, it provides[...]

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 (shown b elow) 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 wireless mouse/keyboard) • EN301 511 V9.0.2:2003 (Applied to models with 3G function) • EN301 908-1 V2.2.1:20 03 (Applied to models with 3G function). • EN301 908-2 V2.2.1:20 03 (Applied to models with 3G function).[...]

103 English English List of applicable countries EU member states as of May 2004 are: Belgium, Denm ark, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finland, Sweden, United Kingdom Eston ia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovak Repub lic, Slovenia, Cyprus and Malta. Usage all[...]

104 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 Mobile Satellite systems. 3 High power radar are allocated as primary users of the[...]

105 English English Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may n ot cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must ac cept any interference received, includin g interference that may cause undesired ope[...]

106 English We , Acer Computer (S hanghai) Limited 3F, No. 168 Xizang medium road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai Tel: 886-2-8691-3089 Fax: 886-2-8691-3000 E-mail: easy_lai@acer.com.tw Hereby declare that: Product: Personal Computer Trade Name: Acer Model Number: LA01 Machine Type: Aspire 9810/9800 SKU Number: Aspire[...]

107 English English LCD panel ergonomic specifications Design viewi ng distance 500 mm Design inclination angle 0.0° Design azimuth angle 90.0° Viewing direction range class Class IV Screen tilt angle 85.0° Design screen illuminance • Illumin ance level: [250 + (250cos α )] lx where α = 85° • Color: Source D65 Reflection class of LCD pane[...]

108 English Index A AC adapter caring for xiii audio 38 adjusting the volume 38 troublesh ooting 48 B battery pack battery-low warning 54 caring for xiv characteristics 51 charging 53 checking charge level 53 installing 52 low conditions 54 maximizing life 51 optimizing 53 removing 53 using the first time 51 BIOS utility 89 brightness hotkeys 35 C [...]

109 English on indicator 28 memory installing 85 messages error 94 modem 80 N network 81 Notebook Man ager hotkey 34 num lock 32 on indicator 28 numeric keypad embedded 32 P password 78 types 78 PC Card 83 ejecting 83 inserting 83 ports 80 printer troublesh ooting 48 problems 47 CD-ROM 48 display 47 keyboard 48 printer 48 startup 47 troublesh ootin[...]