Acer 9500 manual

Aspire 9500 Series User's Guide[...]

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iii Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protectio n of the global environment, please recycle. USA For electronic products c ontaining an LCD/CRT mo nitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury and must be recycl ed or disposed of accordin[...]

iv First things first We would like to thank you for making the Aspire series of notebook PC yo ur choice for meeting your mobi le computing needs. Your guides To help you use your Aspire, we have 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 [...]

v 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 norm[...]

vi 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 possi[...]

Disposal inst ructions iii First thin gs first iv Your guides iv Basic care and tip s fo r u sing your com puter iv Turning your comput er on and off iv Taking care of your computer v Taking care of y our AC adapter v Taking care of your battery pack vi Cleaning and servicing vi Acer Empowering Technolog y 1 Acer eDataSecurity Management 2 Acer eLo[...]

Acer Arcade (for sele cted models) 37 Arcade hotkeys 38 InstantOn Arca de mode 38 48-button remote cont rol 39 Remote functions 40 Mini remote control 41 Finding and play ing content 42 Settings 42 Arcade contro l s 43 Navigation controls 43 Player controls 43 Virtual keyboard 44 Background mode 44 Cinema 45 Settings 45 Album 46 Editing Pictures 46[...]

Traveling internationall y with the computer 56 Preparing the computer 56 What to bring with you 56 Special consid er ations 56 Securing yo ur com puter 57 Using a computer security lock 57 Using passwo r ds 57 Entering passwords 57 Setting passwords 58 Expanding through op ti ons 59 Connectivity opti ons 59 Fax/data modem 59 Built-in network f eat[...]

European Union (EU) 82 The FCC RF safet y requirement 83 Canada — Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) 84 Federal Communications Comi ss ion Declaration of Conformity 85 Declaration of Conformi ty fo r CE Ma rkin g 86 Index 87[...]

1 Empowering Technology Acer Empowering Technology Acer's innovative Empowering Technology makes it easy for yo u to access frequently used functio ns and manage your new Acer no tebook. It features eight handy utilities: • Acer eDataSecurity Manage ment protects data with passwords and advanced encryption algorith ms. • Acer eLock Managem[...]

2 Empowe ri ng Te chnolog y For more information, press the < > key to launch the Empowering Technology menu, then click on the appropriate utility and select the Help function. 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 person[...]

3 Empowering Technology Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management i s a security utility that allows you to loc k up 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 drive[...]

4 Empowe ri ng Te chnolog y Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a syste m optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer noteb ook. It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: • Memory optimization — release unused memo ry and check usage. • Disk optimization — remov[...]

5 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 space in a hid den partition on your system's HDD. User-created backups are stored on D: drive. Acer eReco very Managem[...]

6 Empowe ri ng Te chnolog y Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspec t hardware specifications and to monitor the system health status. Fu rthermore, Acer eSettings Management enables you to optimiz e your Windows operating system, so your computer runs faster, smoother and better. Acer eSettings Management also: •[...]

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

8 Empowe ri ng Te chnolog y Acer ePower Mana gement Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch it, select Ac er ePower Managem ent from the Em powering Techn ology interface, or double-click the Acer ePower Manag ement icon in the task tray. AC mode The default setting is "Maxim um Performance." You can a [...]

9 Empowering Technology You can also click "Advanced Settings" to: • Set alarms . • Re-load factory defaults. • Select what actions will be taken when the cover is close d, and set passwords for accessing the system after Hiberna tion or Standb y. • View information about Acer ePower Manageme nt. Acer ePresentati on Management Ace[...]

10 English An Aspire tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us show you a round your new Aspire co mputer. Front view # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 2 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to sho w the [...]

11 English Closed front view 6 Microphones Internal mi crophones for stereo sound recording. 7 Touchpad Touch-sensiti ve pointing d evice which funct ions like a computer mouse. 8 Click buttons (left, center and right) The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons; the center button serv es as a 4-way scroll button. 9 Pa[...]

12 English Left view 8 Media control Five-way multimedia button (for selected models). 9 Latch Locks and releases the lid. # Icon Item Description 1 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 2 PCI Express card slot Accepts one PCI Express card. 3 Headphone/ speaker/line-out S/PDIF jack Connects to audio lin e-out device[...]

13 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 Ty pe II PC Card. 35 - i n - 1 c a r d reader Accepts Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD), and xD-Picture Card. Note: Only one card can operate at any given time. 4 Infrared por[...]

14 English Rear view # Icon Item Description 1 Ventilation slots Enable the comp uter to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 2 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. 3 External display (VGA) port Connects to a display devic e (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 4 S-video/TV-out port Connects to a television or display device with S-video input[...]

15 English Base view # Item Description 1 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. Note : Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 2M e m o r y compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 3 Battery lock latch Locks the battery in place. 4 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 5 Battery bay Houses the co mputer&apo[...]

16 English Specifications Operating system Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2) Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Professional (Service Pack 2) Microsoft ® Windows ® Media Center Edition Platform Intel ® Pentium ® M processor 725a (2 MB L2 cache, 1.60GHz 400 MHz FSB ) 730/740/750/760/770 (2 MB L2 cache, 1.60/1.73/1.86/2/2.13 GHz, 5[...]

17 English Dimensions and weight Single lamp LCD model: 402 (W) x 286 (D) x 35.8/38.5 (H) mm (15.83 x 11.26 x 1.41/1.52 inches) 3.6 kg (7.9 Ibs) Double lamp LCD model: 402 (W) x 286 (D) x 39.3/42.0 (H) mm (15.83 x 11.26 x 1.55/1.65 inches) 3.9 kg (8.6 Ibs) Power subsystem ACPI 2.2 CPU power management standard supporting Standby and Hi bernation p [...]

18 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 T echnology Acer Laun ch Manage r Acer GridVista Acer System Recovery CD Norton AntiVirus ™ Adobe ® Reader ® CyberLink ® PowerDVD ™ NTI CD-Maker ™ Acer Ar cade Bluetooth pro[...]

19 English Indicators The computer has three easy-to-read statu s indicators on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on the fron t panel. The power, battery and wireless communi cation status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is cl osed. Icon Function Description Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Num Lock Light[...]

20 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 at the upper-right, above th e keyboard are four buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch button s. They are: mail, Web browser, Acer Empowe ring Key < > and one user-program ma[...]

21 English Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a poin ting device that senses 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 co mfort and support. Touchpad basics The following items show you how to use the tou chpad: • Move y[...]

22 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 w ill not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. Function Left button (1) Right button (4) Main touchp ad (2) Center button (3) Execute Qu[...]

23 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 The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alph abetic characters typed are in uppercase. Num Lock When [...]

24 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 [...]

25 English Hotkey Icon Function Description <Fn> + <F1> Hotkey help Displays help on hotkeys. <Fn> + <F2> Acer eSettings Launches Acer eSettings in Empowering Technology. See "Acer Empoweri ng Technology" on page 1 . <Fn> + <F3> Acer ePower- Management Launches Acer ePower Management in Empowering Techn[...]

26 English Special keys You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center of your keyboard. The Euro symbol 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 To type the < > symbol, hold < Alt Gr> and then press the <5> key at the upper-center of the keyboard. Note : Some fonts and software do not support the Euro [...]

27 English Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray To eject the optical drive tray when the computer is turned on, press the drive eject button. Using a computer security lock A security keylock notch, located on the c hassis of the computer, lets you connect a Kensington-com patible computer security lock. Wrap the computer security lock cable[...]

28 English Audio The computer comes with 16-bit high -fidelity AC'97 stereo 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 24 for more information on ad justing the speak er volume.[...]

29 English Using the system utilities Note: The system utilities work under Microsoft Win dows XP only. Acer GridVista (dual- display compatible) 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 , Displa y and click on Settings . Select the secondary monito[...]

30 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- organized desktop. Note: Please ensure that the resolu tion setting of your s econd monitor is set to the [...]

31 English You can acces s the Launch Ma nager by cli cking 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[...]

32 English Microphone features The stereo microphones in your Aspire PC can perform several special functions to provide yo u with the best qu ality sound pos sible. You ca n access these functions from the taskbar. To access the microphones func tions: Double click the HD Audio Mana ger icon located on the taskbar. Then select the Microphone tab o[...]

33 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 pressed the power button, 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 t[...]

34 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 c ontrol icon on the taskbar. You can [...]

35 English I want to set up my location to use the internal modem. To properly use your commu nication software (e.g. HyperTermin al), you need to set up your location: 1 Click on Sta rt , Setting s , Control Panel . 2 Double-click on Phone and Modem Options . 3 Click on Dialing Rule s and begin setting up your location. Refer to the Windows manual[...]

36 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 on-screen instructio ns to perform system recovery. Important! This feature o ccupies 2 to 3 GB in a hidden partition on your hard disk. Requesting service [...]

37 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 b utton (e.g., Music, Video, etc.) on the Arcade home page. • Cinema — watch DVDs o r VCDs • Video — w[...]

38 English Arcade hotkeys When running in the Windows environmen t, the key combinations listed below are available to control and fine-tune the features and settings of Acer Arca de. InstantOn Arcade mode With some Aspire models, it is possible to use Acer Arcade to watch TV, listen to music, and view photos without first switching on your PC. To [...]

39 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 [...]

40 English Remote functions *TeleText regions only **Dependent on individual DVD co ntent # Item Description 1 Record Record TV 2 Arcade Launch/quit Acer Arcade; retu rn to Arcade main page 3 Color button s Teletext sh ortcut functi ons* 4 0-9 buttons Input TV channel n umbers 5 Last Ch Return to previous channel 6 Previous Skip back one music trac[...]

41 English Mini remote control Your Aspire notebook comes with a handy mini remote control for convenient operation of Acer Arcade. The buttons pr ovide standard play back func tionali ty. The images below show h ow the buttons on the remote contol function in the different Arcade modes. Arcade main page Cinema mode Album mode Video mode Music mode[...]

42 English Finding and playing content Clicking a button o n the Arcade home page op ens 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 brightly colore d ball on the but[...]

43 English "Output mode" should be set to "Stereo" if you are listening to speakers, Dolby surround," or "Virtual surround sou nd" if you are using headp hones. Note : If your speakers are not capable of outputti ng low- frequency signals, it is rec ommended that yo u d o not select Virtual surround sound, in orde[...]

44 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 co ntinue listening to musi c or watching Live TV while you pe[...]

45 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 functi on of Acer Arcade. This 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 ntr[...]

46 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. Cli ck on a folder to open it. To view a slide show, open the [...]

47 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[...]

48 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 you select the cli[...]

49 English TV (for sel ect ed 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 ch annel), C[...]

50 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 [...]

51 English 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 Time-Shifting function. Channel settings If no channel list exists, click Scan Channels . Your computer will scan and list the available TV channels. Click on Scan Ch annels to rescan and replace your ex[...]

52 English 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 modes. Authoring CD/DVDs With Acer Arcade it is possible to create CD[...]

53 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[...]

54 English Note: If the Sleep indicator is of f, the computer has entered Hibernation mode and is turned of 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 Hibernation mode after bei[...]

55 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 extended period of time and cannot carry th e computer with you, leave the co mputer in the trunk of the car to a void[...]

56 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. A irport security X-ray machines are safe, but do not put th e computer throug h a m[...]

57 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 A security keylock notch, located on the c hassis of the computer, lets[...]

58 English • Type the Supervisor Password an d press < Enter > to access the BIOS utility. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning m essage appears. Try again and press < Enter >. • When the User Password is set and th e password on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-u p. • Type the User Password and pres[...]

59 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[...]

60 English Built-in network feature The built-in network feature allows you to con nect 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 (FI[...]

61 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 o r digital came[...]

62 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[...]

63 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 numb er of expansion options, in cluding flash memory card adapters, TV-tuners, Bluetooth co nnectivity and IEEE 1394B adapters. Expre[...]

64 English Installing memory Follow these steps to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug 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, [...]

65 English Connecting your TV and AV-in cables Follow the instructions below to set up th e TV function of your Acer Aspire notebook. PAL/SECAM and NTSC sys tems 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 NTS C converter if necessary. Important! Please ensure[...]

66 English To set up the antenna: 1 Push gently at the top unt il the bottom section pops out. 2 Pull the bottom up until it is positioned at 90 degree s to the antenna body. 3 To ensure good reception, the anten na can be positioned on top o f your notebook display using the spe cial clip, as shown below. 4 Extend the antenna to improve the qualit[...]

67 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 video clips. 1 Plug the single end of the cable into the AV-input port o f your notebook. 2 Connect the other end s to the S-video or co mposite audio/vide o jacks on your VHS player, camcorder or other co[...]

68 English BIOS utility The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer 's BIOS. 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[...]

69 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 [...]

70 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[...]

71 English 4 In the Acer eRecovery Management windo w, select Recovery settings and click Next . 5 In the Recovery settings window, select Backup snapshot image an d click Next . 6 Select the backup method. aU s e Backup to HDD to store the backup disk image on drive D:. b Backup to optica l device to store the backup image on CD or DVD. 7 After ch[...]

72 English 7 Follow the instructions on scr een to complete the process. Re-install bundled software without CD Acer eRecovery Management stores pre-lo aded software internally for easy driver and application re-installation. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press <Alt> + <F10> to open the Acer eRecovery Managem ent utility. 3 Enter the password[...]

73 English 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. Troubleshoo[...]

74 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.[...]

75 English English Regulations and safety notices ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance As an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. has de termined that this product meets 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 ru[...]

76 English Operation conditions 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 accept any interference received, inclu ding interference that may cause undesired ope ration. Notice: Canadian users This Class B di[...]

77 English English Your telephone company may make chang es 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 terrupted telephone service. If this equipment should fail to operate properly, disc[...]

78 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 netw ork. It indicates n o endorsement of the product b y Telecom, no r does it provi de any so[...]

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

80 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 ra ting. Also, ma ke sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does no t exce ed the fuse rating. 9 Never push objects of any k[...]

81 English 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 [...]

82 English Radio device regulatory notice Note : Below regulatory information is for mo dels with wireless LAN and/o r Bluetooth on ly. General This product complies with the radio fre quency and safety standards of any country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use. De pending on configura tions, this prod uct may or may not cont[...]

83 English English List of applicable countries EU member states as of May 2004 are: Belgium , Denmark, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finland, Sweden, United Kingdo m Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Hung ary, Czech Republic, Slovak Rep ublic, Slovenia, Cyprus and Malta. Usage all[...]

84 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 users of the[...]

85 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 d evice may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must ac cept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired opera[...]

86 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 standards possible, and all the necessary steps have been taken and are in[...]

87 English Index A AC adapter caring for v audio 28 adjusting the volume 28 troublesh ooting 34 B battery pack caring for vi BIOS utility 68 brightness hotkeys 25 C caps lock 23 on indicator 19 care AC adapter v battery pack vi computer v CD-ROM ejecting 27 cleaning computer vi computer caring for v cleaning vi disconnec ting 53 features 10, 29, 32[...]

88 English num lock 23 on indicator 19 numeric keypad embedded 23 P password 57 types 57 PC Card 62 ejecting 62 inserting 62 ports 59 printer troublesh ooting 34 problems 33 display 33 keyboard 34 printer 34 startup 33 troublesh ooting 73 Q questions setting location for modem use 35 S safety CD or DVD 81 FCC notice 75 general instructions 79 modem[...]