Acer 5920 Series manual

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    Aspire 5920 Series User's Guide[...]

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    Changes may be made peri odically to the infor mation in this publication without obligation to notify any person o f such revisions o r change s. Su ch chan ges will b e incorp orated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publ ications. This company makes no representations or warra nties, either expre ssed or implied, with[...]

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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[...]

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    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 provid ed fo r ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product a nd to protect i t from overhe ating. The se openings m ust not be bloc ked [...]

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    v Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from unexpected noise prod uced by other nearb y electrical devices th at 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 requ[...]

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    vi Telephone line safety • Disconnect all telephone lines from the equipment when not in use and/or before servici ng. • 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 c[...]

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    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[...]

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    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 e nsure utmost pr otection of the glo bal en[...]

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    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 em issions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the US Environmenta l Pr[...]

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    x Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zo ne by adjusting the viewin g angle of the moni tor, 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/or leaning backward • stand up and walk around regular[...]

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    xi Developing good work habits Develop the following work habits to make you r computer use more relaxin g 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[...]

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    xii 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 pow[...]

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    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 put the comp uter in sleep mode by pressing the sleep hotkey <Fn> + <F4> . Note: If you cannot power off the com puter normally, press and hold the power button for m[...]

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    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 accordin g to local regulations. Recycle if poss[...]

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    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[...]

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    Special keys 32 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 33 Using a computer security lock 34 Audio 35 Adjusting the volume 35 Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/multi-ch annel sound 36 Set playback as digital output 36 Using the system utilities 38 Acer GridVista (dual-disp lay compatible) 38 Launch Manager 39 Norton Internet Security 40 Fre[...]

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    Scheduling recordings 58 Program guide 58 Find program 58 TV settings 58 Using TeleText functions 59 Acer Arcade Deluxe (for selected models) 61 61 Remote control (for selecte d models) 62 Remote functions 63 Starting Acer Arcade Deluxe 64 VideoMag ician 64 TV Joy (selected models only) 64 SportsCap (selected models only) 64 DV Wizard 65 DVDivine 6[...]

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    Installi ng memor y 76 Connecting your TV (for selected models) 77 BIOS utility 79 Boot sequence 79 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 79 Password 79 Using software 80 Playing DVD movies 80 Power management 81 Acer eRecovery Management 82 Create backup 82 Burn backup disc 83 Restore and recovery 83 Troubleshooting 84 Troubleshooting ti ps 84 Error messag[...]

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    1 Empowering Technology Acer Empowering Technology The Empowering Technology toolbar m akes 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 intellig[...]

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    2 Empowe ring Tech nology 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 pr ogram from the Acer Empowering Techn ology program group in S tart menu. [...]

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    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 settings (IP an d DNS settings, wireless AP details, etc.), as well as default printer settings. Security an[...]

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    4 Empowe ring Tech nology Acer ePower Manage ment Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your po wer management options. To access this utility, select "A cer ePower Management " from the Empowering Tec hnology to olbar, run the program from the Acer Empo wering Technology prog ram group in Start [...]

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    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[...]

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    6 Empowe ring Tech nology Acer eAudio Management Acer eAudio Management allows you to easily con trol the enhanced sound effects of Dolby® Home Theater™ on your system. Select " Movie " or " Game " mode to experience the awesome realism of 5.1-channel surround sou nd from just 2 speakers, via Dolby Virtual Speaker technology.[...]

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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 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 automat[...]

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    8 Empowe ring Tech nology 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[...]

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    9 Empowering Technology Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is simple yet effective utility that allows you to lo ck removable s torage, optic al and flop py driv e devices to ensure that data can't be stolen while your system is unattended. • Removable Storage Devices — inclu des USB disk drives, USB pen d rives, USB flash drives,[...]

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    10 Empowe ring Tech nology[...]

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    11 Empowering Technology 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: d[...]

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    12 Empowe ring Tech nology For more information, please refer to "Acer eReco very Manageme nt" on page 82 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 disc" feature to burn a backup im age to CD o[...]

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    13 Empowering Technology Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspec t 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 your[...]

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    14 Empowe ring Tech nology 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/o[...]

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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 you around yo ur new Acer notebook. Front view # ICON Item Description 1 Acer PureZone Internal microphones for sound recording. 2 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video co mmunication. 3 Display screen Also called Liquid[...]

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    16 English 4 Power button Turns the computer on and off . 5 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 6 Easy-launc h buttons Buttons for launching frequently used programs. See "Easy-launch buttons" on page 26 for more details . 7 Keyboard For entering data i nto your computer. 8P a l m r e s t Comfortable support area[...]

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    17 English Closed front view # Icon Item Description 1 CIR receiver Receives signals from a remote contr ol. 2 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Mem ory Stick (MS), Memory Sti ck PRO (MS PRO), xD- Picture Card ( xD). 3 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). Microphone-[...]

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    18 English Left view # Icon Item Description 1 External display (VGA) port Connects to a display device (e.g., extern al monitor, LCD projector). 2 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network (for selected models). 3 Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line. 4 3 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mous[...]

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    19 English Right view Rear view # Item Description 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs (slot-load or tray-load depending on model). 2 Optical disk access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active. 3 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the drive. 4 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optica l drive [...]

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    20 English Base view # Icon Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Releases the batt ery for remov al. 3 Battery lock Locks the batter y in position. 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's m ain memor y. 5S u b w o o f e r Emits low frequency sound output. 6 Hard disk bay Houses the [...]

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    21 English Specifications Operating system • Windows Vista ™ U ltimate • Windows Vista ™ H ome Premium • Windows Vista ™ Home Basic Platform • Intel ® Centrino ® Duo mobile processor technolo gy, featuring: •I n t e l ® Core ™ 2 Duo mobile processor T73 00/T7500/ T7700 (4 MB L2 cache, 2/2.2 /2.4 GHz, 800 MHz FSB), or T7100 (2 M[...]

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    22 English Storage subsystem • 80/100/120/160 GB (or larger ) Serial ATA hard disk drives • Intel ® Turbo Memory supported • Optical drive op tions: •H D - D V D • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive • 5-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick ® (MS), Memory Stick PRO ™ (MS PRO), xD-Pictur[...]

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    23 English Power subsystem • ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes • 71 W 4800 mAh Li-ion battery pack (8-cell) • 44 W 4000 mAh Li-ion battery pack (6-cell) • Acer QuicCharge ™ technology: • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge system-off • 3-hour charge-in-use • 3-pin 90[...]

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    24 English Note: The specifications listed above are for reference on ly. The exact config uration of you r PC depend s on the model p urchased. Software • Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eNet, ePower, ePresentation, eDataSec urity, eLock, eRecovery, eSettings, eAudio Management) • Acer Arcade ™ • Acer Arcade Deluxe ™ featuring DV Wizard[...]

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    25 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 Power Indicates the comp uter's p[...]

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    26 English Easy-launch buttons Located beside the keyboard are applicatio n buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: Empo wering Key, WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, TV (optional) and A cer Arcade. Press to run the Acer Empowering Technolo gy. Please see "Acer Empowering Tec hnology" on pag e 1 . The mail and Web[...]

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    27 English Touchpad The built-in seamless touchpad is a pointi ng device tha t senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move you r finger across the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. Touchpad basics The following items show you how to use the tou chpad: ?[...]

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    28 English • Press the left (1) and right (4) bu ttons located beneath the to uchpad 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-way scroll (3) button to scroll up or down and move left or rig[...]

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    29 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 [...]

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    30 English Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description Windows ke y Pressed alone, this 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 Start me nu <[...]

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    31 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[...]

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    32 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[...]

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    33 English Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray Press the drive eject button to eject the optical 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.[...]

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    34 English Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kens ington- com patible security slot for a security lock. Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Insert the loc k into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock. Some keyless m odels are also available.[...]

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    35 English Audio The computer comes with 32-bit Intel Hig h-Definition audio, and Dolby ® certified surround sound system with two bu ilt-in stereo speakers and one subwoofer supporting low-fre quency effects enhancement. Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the comp uter is as easy as scrolling unlimited volume control wheel on the front [...]

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    36 English Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/multi-channel sound Your Acer notebook comes with the Dolby ® Home Theater audio enhancement featuring Dolby ® PRO LOGIC II, Dolby ® Digital Live, Dolby ® Headphone, Dolby ® Virtual Speaker technolog ies to give you h igh-quality digital surround sound for enjoying movies, games and mu sic in a [...]

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    37 English The Playback Devices dialog bo x will pop up. There are three tabs: Playback , Recording and So unds . Click the Playb ack tab, and then select Realtek Digital Output and click Set Default to set the digital output. For enjoying movies, games and music in a realistic, multi-channel audio environment, please see Acer eA udio Management.[...]

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    38 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 you r 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 desk[...]

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    39 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[...]

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    40 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 [...]

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    41 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[...]

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    42 English on page 17 or "Hotke ys" on page 31 for more detail. • If headphones, earphones o r external speakers are connected to the line - out port on the computer, the internal sp eakers automatically turn off. I want to eject the optical drive t ray without turning on the power. There is a mechanical eject hole on the o ptical drive[...]

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    43 English I want to resto re my computer to its original settings without recovery CDs. Note: If your system is the multilingual version, th e operating system and language you choose when you first turn on the system will be the only option for future recovery o perations. This recovery process helps you restore th e C: drive with the original so[...]

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    44 English Requesting service International Travelers Warranty (ITW) Your computer is backed by an Inte rn ational Travelers Warranty (ITW) that gives you security and peace of mind when traveling. Ou r worldwide network of service centers are there to give you a helping hand. An ITW passport comes with yo ur computer. This passport c ontains all y[...]

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    45 English English Battery pack The computer uses a batt ery pack th at gives you long use between 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 adapte[...]

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    46 English Follow these steps ag ain until the ba ttery has been charge d and 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 [...]

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    47 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 contin ue [...]

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    48 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[...]

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    49 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 . • Music — listen to music files in a variety [...]

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    50 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[...]

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    51 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 So u[...]

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    52 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 continu e listening to music or watching Live TV while you per[...]

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    53 English Cinema If your computer came with a DVD driv e, you can play mov ies from DVDs and video CDs ( VCDs) with the C inema func tion of Acer A rcade. Thi s player ha s 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 c[...]

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    54 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[...]

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    55 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[...]

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    56 English Music For convenient access to your music collectio n, click Music on the Arcade homepage to open the M usic homepage. Select the folder, CD or category that con tains the music you want to listen to. Click Play to listen to the entire content from the beginnin g, or select the song that you want to hear from the list in the content area[...]

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    57 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 ch annel), Ch[...]

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    58 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 [...]

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    59 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[...]

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    60 English Note: The snapshot function is available when TeleText is running.[...]

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    61 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[...]

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    62 English Remote control (for selected models) If your computer is bundled with a remote control for use wiht the Arcad e Deluxe software, the table below explains the functions. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 12 10 14 11 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 13 15[...]

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    63 English Remote functions *TeleText regions only. # Item Description 1 Play Play selection 2 Record Record TV 3 Rewind Reverse playback or go to previous picture 4 Skip Backward Skip a section bac kward 5 Pause Pause playback 6 Recorded TV Display Recorded TV page 7 Guide Display the Guide 8 Navigation/ OK buttons Navigate and confirm selectio ns[...]

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    64 English Starting Acer Arcade Deluxe You can run the Acer Arcade Deluxe u tilities directly from Windows Media Center. To do this, scroll up/down from the Main page to view the Acer A rcade Deluxe utilities list and left/right to selec t a utility. To run the Acer Arcade Deluxe utilities outsid e of Windows Media Center, double-click the Acer Arc[...]

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    65 English DV Wizard DV Wizard provides real-time preview and capture from DV camcord ers and webcams to your computer's hard drive or directly burned to DVD. DV Wizard also supports the capture of High De finition video to yo ur computer's hard disk in the DVD format. Attach your DV ca mcorder or web c am to your compu ter and then start[...]

  • Page 84

    66 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[...]

  • Page 85

    67 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[...]

  • Page 86

    68 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[...]

  • Page 87

    69 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[...]

  • Page 88

    70 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 Kens ington- com patible security slot for a [...]

  • Page 89

    71 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[...]

  • Page 90

    72 English Expanding through options Your notebo ok PC offers you a complete mo bile computi ng experien ce. 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[...]

  • Page 91

    73 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. Universal Serial Bus (USB) The USB 2.0 port is a high-spe[...]

  • Page 92

    74 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 digital camera. See your video o r digital camera's documentation for details.[...]

  • Page 93

    75 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[...]

  • Page 94

    76 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, [...]

  • Page 95

    77 English Connecting your TV (f or selected models) Follow the instructions below to set up th e TV function of your Acer notebook. PAL/SECAM and NTSC sys tems 1 Plug the PAL/SECAM c able’s RF plug into your notebook’s RF-in jack. 2 Connect the other end to yo ur TV antenna cable, using the NTSC c onverter if necessary. Important! Please ensur[...]

  • Page 96

    78 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 positioned 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 spe cial clip, as shown below. 4 Extend the antenna to improve the qu alit[...]

  • Page 97

    79 English BIOS utility The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer 's BIOS. Your compu ter is alrea dy properly c onfigured a nd optimize d, 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 > durin[...]

  • Page 98

    80 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 ar e divided into 6 regions. Once your DVD drive is s[...]

  • Page 99

    81 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. If no activi ty is detected for a period of time (called an ina[...]

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    82 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 backu p/restore the factory default image, and reinstall applications and drivers. Acer eRecovery Management consists of the f[...]

  • Page 101

    83 English Burn backup disc Using the Burn Disc page of A cer eRecovery Managem ent, you 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[...]

  • Page 102

    84 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[...]

  • Page 103

    85 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.[...]

  • Page 104

    86 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 [...]

  • Page 105

    87 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 conforme a la norme NMB-[...]

  • Page 106

    88 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[...]

  • Page 107

    89 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, nor do es it provide any sort of warranty . Above all, it provides [...]

  • Page 108

    90 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 D[...]

  • Page 109

    91 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 [...]

  • Page 110

    92 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).[...]

  • Page 111

    93 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[...]

  • Page 112

    94 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[...]

  • Page 113

    95 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[...]

  • Page 114

    96 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: ZD1 Machine Type: Aspire 5920 SKU Number: Aspire 592xxx[...]

  • Page 115

    97 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 • Illuminance level: [250 + (250cos α )] lx where α = 85° • Color: Source D65 Reflection class of LCD panel [...]

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    98 English Index A AC adapter caring for xiii audio 35 adjusting the volume 35 troublesh ooting 41 B battery pack battery-low warning 48 caring for xiv characteristics 45 charging 47 checking charge level 47 installing 46 low conditions 48 maximizing life 45 optimizing 47 removing 47 using the first time 45 BIOS utility 79 brightness hotkeys 31 C c[...]

  • Page 117

    99 English memory installing 76 messages error 84 modem 72 N network 73 Notebook Man ager hotkey 31 num lock 29 on indicator 25 numeric keypad embedded 29 P password 70 types 70 ports 72 printer troublesh ooting 42 problems 41 CD-ROM 42 display 41 keyboard 42 printer 42 startup 41 troublesh ooting 84 Q questions setting location for modem use 42 S [...]