Acer Extensa 4220 manual

Extensa 4620/4620Z/4220 Series User's Guide[...]

Changes may be made peri odically to the i nformation in this publication without obligation to notify any pers on of such revisio ns or change s. Such chang es will be inco rporat ed in n ew editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publ ications. This company makes no representati ons or warranties, eithe r expressed or impli ed, wit[...]

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 clea ning Unplug this product fro m the wall outlet before cleanin g. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. [...]

iv Warnings • Do not us e this prod uct near wa ter. • Do not place this product on an unstab le cart, stand or table. If the produ ct falls, it could be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are pro vided fo r ventilation to ensure reliable operatio n of the pr oduct and to protect it fr om over heating. T hese opening s must not be blocke[...]

v Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from unexpected noise produced by othe r nearby electrical devic es that may interfere with the performance of this product. • Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set. If you need to replace the power cord set, make sure that the new power cord me ets the following requi[...]

vi discharged hundreds of times, b ut it will eventually wear out. When the operation time b ecomes noticeably sho rter than normal, buy a new battery. Use only Acer approved batteries, and rech arge your battery only with Acer approved chargers designated for this d evice. Use the battery only for its intended pur pose. Never use any charger or ba[...]

vii Telephone line safety • Disconnect all telephone lin es from the equipment when not in use and/or before serv icing. • To avoid the remote risk of electric shock from lightn ing, do not conn ect the telephone line to this equipm ent during lightning or thunderstorms. Warning! For safety reasons, do not use non-compliant parts when addi ng o[...]

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

ix Emergency calls Warning: You cann ot make emergency calls throug h this device. To make an emergency call yo u shall dial out through yo ur mobile phone or other telephone call system. Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimi ze pollut ion and ensur e utmost prote ction of the global env[...]

x ENERGY STAR is a government pro gram (public/private partnership) that gives people the power to pro tect the envi ronment in a c ost effective way and without sacrificing quality or prod uct features. Products that earn the ENERGY STAR prevent greenhou se gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the US Environmenta l P[...]

xi Finding your comfort zone Find your comf ort zone by adjustin g the viewing angle o f the monitor, 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 pos ture • avoid slouching forward an d/or leaning backward • stand up and walk around regu[...]

xii Developing good work habits Develop the following work habits to m ake your computer use mo re 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 health y body. Warning! We do not recommen d using the compute[...]

xiii First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer noteb ook your choice fo r meeting your mobile co mputing needs. Your guides To help you use your Acer notebo ok, we have designed a set of guides: Basic care and tips for us ing your computer Turning your computer on and off To turn on the computer, simply press and release th e[...]

xiv To turn the power off, do any of the follo wing: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start then c lick on Shut Down . • Use the power button You can also put the co mputer in sleep mode by pressing the sleep hotkey <Fn> + <F4> . Note: If you cannot power off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for more[...]

xv 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 acco rding to local regulation s. Recycle if poss[...]

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

Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 35 Using a computer security lock 36 Audio 37 Adjusting the volume 37 Using the system utilities 38 Acer BiopPro tect (manufacturing option) 38 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 39 Launch M anager 40 Norton Internet Security 41 NTI Shadow 42 Frequently asked questions 43 Requesting service 46 Inter[...]

Expanding through options 57 Connectivity options 57 Fax/data modem 57 Built-in networ k feature 58 Fast Infrared (FIR) 58 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 59 IEEE 1394 port 59 PC Card slot 60 Installing memory 61 BIOS utility 61 Boot sequen ce 61 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 62 Password 62 Using software 62 Playing DVD movies 62 Acer eRecovery Managemen[...]

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1 Empowering Technology Acer Empowering Technology The Empowering Technology too lbar makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and m anage your new Acer system. Displayed by default in the upper half of your screen , it provides access to the following utilitie s: Note: All of the following co ntent is for general reference only. A[...]

2 Empow ering Te chnolog y Acer eNet Manage ment Acer eNet Management helps you qu ickl y connect to both wired and wireless networks in a variety of locations. To access this utility, select "Acer eNet Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar or run the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program g roup in Start menu. Y[...]

3 Empowering Technology Acer eNet Management ca n save networ k settings for a location to a profile, and automatically switch to the approp riate profile when you move from one location to another. Settings stored incl ude network con nection settings (IP and DNS settings, wireless AP details, etc.), as well as default printer settings. Security a[...]

4 Empow ering Te chnolog y Acer ePower Mana gement Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your power management o ptions. To access this utility, select "Acer ePower Manageme nt" from the Empowering Tec hnology to olbar, run the program from the Acer Empo wering Technology pr ogram group in Sta rt[...]

5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to save your new settings. To delete a po wer plan: You cannot delete the power plan yo u are currently using. If y ou 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 s[...]

6 Empow ering Te chnolog y Acer ePresent ation Management Acer ePresentation Managemen t lets you project your computer's display to an external display device or projector using the hotkey: <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 (for sel ected models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that protects your files from being accessed b y unauthorized persons. It is conveni ently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension fo r quick data encryp tion/d ecrypt ion an d also supports on-the-fly fi[...]

8 Empow ering Te chnolog y Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Managemen t is simple yet effective utility that allows you to lock removabl e storag e, optical and flop py driv e devices to ensure that data can't be stolen while your system is unattended. • Removable Storage Dev ices — includes USB disk drives, US B pen drives, USB flash driv[...]

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10 Empow ering Te chnolog y Acer eRecovery Manageme nt Acer eRecovery Management is a versatile ba ckup 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 applic ations and drivers. By default, user-created backups are stored to th e[...]

11 Empowering Technology For more information, please refer to "Acer eRec overy Man agement " on page 63 in the AcerSystem User's Guide . Note: If your computer d id not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Manageme nt's "System backup to op tical disc" feature to b urn a backup image to CD o[...]

12 Empow ering Te chnolog y Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications, set BIOS passwo rds and mo dify boot options. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navig ation. • Prints and saves hardwa re specifications. • Lets you set an asset tag for [...]

13 Empowering Technology Windows Mobility Center (for Windows Vista only) The Windows Mobility Center colle cts key mobile-related system settings in on e easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to fit the situation as you change locations, networks or activities. Settin gs include display brightness, power plan, volume, w[...]

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15 English Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us sh ow you arou nd your new Acer no tebook. Front view # Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication. 2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.[...]

16 English 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), d isplays computer output. 4 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the computer's functions and components. 5 Keyboa rd Fo r enteri ng data into y our comp uter. 6 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your ha nds when you use the[...]

17 English Closed front view # Icon Item Description 1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 2 IEEE 1394 port (6-pin) Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. 3 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer and IR-aware comp uter). 4 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2 .0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB cam era). 5 L[...]

18 English Left view # Icon Item Description 1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensin gton-compatible computer security lock. 2 Optical drive Internal optical driv e; accepts CDs or DVDs (locat ion depe nds on mo del) 3 Optical disk access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active (locat ion depe nds on mo del). 4 Optical drive eject [...]

19 English Right view Rear view # Icon Item Description 1 PC Card slot eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot. 2 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card. 3 Two USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2. 0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 4 S-Video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port Connects to a television or display device with S-video inpu t. 5 Ethernet ([...]

20 English Base view Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Acer DASP (Disk Anti- Shock Protection) Protects the hard disk drive from shocks and bumps. 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer ’s hard disk (secured with screws) 5 Memory compartment Houses th e computer&ap[...]

21 English Specifications Operating system • Windows Vista ™ Business • Windows Vista ™ Home Premium • Windows Vista ™ Home B asic • Genuine Windows ® XP Professional (Service Pack 2) Platf orm Intel ® Cen trino ® Duo mobile processor technology, featuring: • Intel ® Core ™ 2 Duo Mobile Processor T7300/T7500/ T7700 (4 MB L2 ca[...]

22 English Displa y and graphics • 14.1" WXGA TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneo us multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista ™ • Mobile Intel ® GM96 5/GL960 Express chipset with integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel ® Graphi c Media Accelerator (GMA) X3100 with up to 358 MB of Intel ® Dynamic Video Memor y Te[...]

23 English Communi cation • Acer Video Conference featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam suppo rting enhanced Acer PrimaLi te ™ technology • Optiona l Acer Blu etooth ® VoIP phone • WLAN: Intel ® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN (dual-b and quad-mode 802.11a /b/g/Draft-N) network connection , supporting Acer SignalUp ™ with InviLin[...]

24 English Note: The specifications listed above are fo r reference only. The exact confi guration of your PC depends on the model p urchased. Software • Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eNet, ePower, ePresentation, eDataSecurity (for selected models), eLock, eRecovery, eSettings Manageme nt) • Acer Bio-Protection (ma nufacturing option) • Ac[...]

25 English Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is clos ed up. 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the b attery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The lig ht shows green when in AC mo de. Icon Function Description HDD Indicates when the hard disk d r[...]

26 English Easy-launch buttons There are several con veniently located easy-laun ch buttons. They are: mail, Web browser, Empowering Key < > and one user-pro grammable button. Press < > to run the Acer Empowering Technology. Please see "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1 . The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to ema[...]

27 English Three productivity keys give users one -touch acce ss to protection and manageability features for a more secure, smarter and easier way to work. • Lock key - runs the W indows ® lock function to lock the notebook when you step out. If the lapto p is equipped with Acer Bio-Pro tection, you only need to swipe your fing er to log into W[...]

28 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 locatio n on the palmrest provides op timum comfort and support. Touchpad basics The following items show you how to use th e touchpad: • Move [...]

29 English to the left and right buttons on a mo use. Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button. • Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer Fing erNav 4-way control function (manufactu ring option) or the 4-way scroll (3) button (manufacturing op tion) to scroll up or down and move left or right a page.[...]

30 English Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded num eric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, func tion and special key s. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lo ck keys which you can toggle on an d off. The embedded nu meric keypad function s like a desktop numeric keypad . It is indicated[...]

31 English Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific func tions. Key Description Windows key Pr essed alone, this key has the same e ffect as c licking on the Windows Start button; it la unches the Start menu. It can also be used wi th other keys to pr ovide a variety of functions: <> : Open or close the Star t menu[...]

32 English Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combination s to access most of the computer's controls l ike screen brightness, volum e output and the BIOS u tility. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey comb ination. Hotkey Icon Function Description <Fn> + <F1> H[...]

33 English <Fn> + < ↑ > Volume up Inc reases the sound volume . <Fn> + < ↓ > Volume down Decreases the sound volume. <Fn> + < → > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. <Fn> + < ← > Brightness down Decreases th e screen brightness. Hotkey Icon Function Description[...]

34 English Special keys You can locate the Euro symbol and th e US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. The Euro symb ol 1 Open a text editor or word pro cessor. 2 Either press < > at the bottom-ri ght of the keyboard, or hold < Alt Gr> and then press the <5> key at the upper-center of th e keyboar[...]

35 English Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray Press the drive eject button to eject the optical drive tray when th e computer is on. Insert a paper clip to the emergen cy eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off.[...]

36 English Using a computer security lock The note book comes wi th a Kensin gton-co m patible security slot for a security lock. Wrap the computer security lock c able around an immovable o bject such as a table or handle of a locke d drawer. Insert the lock into the notch and tu rn the key to secure the lock. Some keyless m odels are also availab[...]

37 English Audio The computer comes with 32-b it Intel High Definition (HD) Audio, and dual stereo speakers. Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the c omputer is as easy as pressing some buttons. See "Hotkeys" on page 32 for more information on adj usting the speaker volume.[...]

38 English Using the system utilities Note: All of the following co ntent is for general reference only. Actual product specifications may vary. Acer Bio-Protection (m anufacturing option) Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint So lution is a multi-p urpose fingerprint software package integrated with the Microsof t ® Windows ® operating system. Utilizi[...]

39 English Acer GridVista (dual- display compatible) Note: This feature is only a vailable on certain models. To enable the dual di splay feature of your notebook, first ensure that a second display is connected, th en, open the Display Settings properties box using the Control Panel or by right-c licking the Windows desktop an d selecting Personal[...]

40 English 3 Enjoy the conveni ence of a well-orga nized desk top. Note: Please ensure that the resolu tion setting of your second monitor is set to the manufa cturer's recommended value. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the fo ur easy-launch buttons located abov e the keyboard. "Easy-launc h buttons" on page 26 for th[...]

41 English Norton Internet Security Norton Internet Security is an anti- virus utility that 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 Windo ws desktop. 2S e l e c t Tasks & Scans. 3S e l e c t Run Scan to scan your system. 4 When the scan i[...]

42 English NTI Shadow NTI Shadow allows users to schedule con tinuous backup jobs that co py the contents of one or more folders ( the "backup source") to another lo cation (the "backup destination"). The backu p jobs are continuous becau se they are scheduled to regularly update the data in the backup folder either contin uousl[...]

43 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 fo r each one. 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 supp lied to the computer. Check the f[...]

44 English No audio is heard from the computer. Check the following: • The volume may be muted. In W indows, look at the volume contro l (speaker) icon on the taskbar. If it is crossed-ou t, click on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be to o low. In Windows, look at the volu me control icon on the taskbar. You ca[...]

45 English • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is turned on. • Make sure that the printer cable is conn ected securely to the computer's parallel port or a USB po rt and the corresponding port on the printer. I want to set up my location to use the internal modem. To properly use yo ur communication so f[...]

46 English To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is showing, press <Alt> + <F10> at the same time to enter the recovery process. 3 Refer to the onscreen instruct ions to perform system recovery. Important! T his feature occupies 10 GB in a hidd en partition on your hard disk. Requesting service Inter[...]

47 English English Battery pack The computer uses a battery pack that gives you long use between charges. Battery pack characteristics The battery pack has the following characteris tics: • Employs current battery technology standards. • Delivers a battery-low warning. The battery is recharge d whenever you connect the computer to the AC adapte[...]

48 English Follow these ste ps again unti l the battery has been charged and discharged three times. Use this conditioning p rocess for all new batteries, or if a ba ttery ha sn'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 [...]

49 English English To remove a batt ery pack: 1 Slide the battery release latch to release the bat tery. 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 continue[...]

50 English Battery -low warni ng When using ba ttery power pay attenti on to the Windows po wer meter. Warning: Connect the AC adapte r as soon as possible after the battery-low warning a ppears. Data will b e lost if the battery to become fully dep leted and the c omputer shuts down. When the battery-low warning appe ars, the recommended course of[...]

51 English Taking your notebook PC with you This section gives you tips and hints to consider wh en moving around o r traveling with your co mputer. Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessor ie s: 1 Save any open files. 2 Remove any media, flopp y disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3[...]

52 English Note: If the Sleep indicator is o f f, the computer has entered Hibernation mode and is turn ed off. If the power indicator is off but the Sleep indicator is on, the computer has entered Sleep mode. In both cases, press and release the power button to turn the computer back on. Note th at the computer may enter Hibernation mo de after be[...]

53 English Special considerations Follow these guidelines to pro tect your computer while traveling to an d from work: • Minimize the effects of temperature chang es by keeping the computer with you. • If you need to stop for an extended period of time and cannot c arry the computer with you, leave the computer in the trunk of the car to avoid [...]

54 English Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for taking the computer home, follow th ese 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 thro ugh a me[...]

55 English Securing your computer Your computer is a valuable investm ent that you need to take care of. Learn how to protect and take care of your com puter. Security features include hardware and software locks — a security notch and passwords. Using a computer security lock A security keylock notch, located o n the chassis of the computer, let[...]

56 English Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt app ears when you press < F2 > to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up. • Type the Superviso r Password and press < Enter > to access the BIOS utility. If you enter the pas[...]

57 English Expanding through options Your note book PC of fers you a co mplete mobi le computi ng 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 fol lowing section. Fax/data mode[...]

58 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 E thernet cable from the Ethernet (RJ-45) port on the chassis of the comp uter to a network jack or h ub on your network. Fast Infrared (FIR) The computer's Fast Infrared (FIR[...]

59 English Universal Serial Bus (USB) The USB 2.0 port is a high-speed serial b us which allows you to connect USB peripherals without taking up precious system resources. IEEE 1394 port The computer's IEEE 1394 port a llows you to connect to an IEEE 1394- compatible device like a video camera o r digital camera. See your vid eo or digital cam[...]

60 English PC Card slot The Type II PC Card slot of the co mputer accepts PC Cards that enhance the usability and expand ability of the computer. These cards sho uld have a PC Card logo on th em. PC Cards (formerly PCMCIA) are ad d-on cards for portable computers, giving you expansion possib ilities long afforded by desktop PCs. Popular PC Cards in[...]

61 English Installing me mory Follow these steps to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, un plug the AC adapter (if connected) an d 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 slo[...]

62 English Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery ( hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Find D2D Recovery at the bottom of th e screen and use the <F5> and <F6> keys to set this value to Enabled . Password To set a password on boot, a[...]

63 English Note: To change the regio n code, insert a DVD movie of a different region into the DVD drive. Please refer to the online help for more information. Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a too l to quickly backup and restore the sy stem. You can create and sav e a backup of th e current system configuration to hard disk,[...]

64 English 3 Follow the instructions on scr een to complete the process. Burn backup disc Using the Burn Disc page o f Acer eRecovery Man agement, you can b urn the factory default image, a user backup imag e, the current system configuration, or an application back up image to CD or DVD. 1 Press <Alt> + <F10> or select Acer eRecovery M[...]

65 English English Troubleshooting This chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solution s to more serious problems require op ening up the computer. Do not attempt to ope n the computer yourself; co ntact your dealer or autho rized service center for assistance. Troublesho[...]

66 English If you still encounter problems after goin g through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an au thorized service center for assistance. Some problems may be solved using the B IOS utility.[...]

67 English English Regulations and safety notices FCC notice This device has been tested a nd found 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 [...]

68 English and (2) this device must accept any interference rece ived, including interference that may cause undesired operatio n. Notice: Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus comp lies with Canadian ICES-003. Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil numérique de la c lasse B est conforme a la norme NMB -003 du[...]

69 English English Your telephone company may m ake changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures th at could a ffect the pr oper functionin g of your equipment. If they do, you will be n otified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain unin terrupted telephone service. If this equipment should fail to operate p roperly, [...]

70 English Notice for New Zealand 1 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimu m conditions for connection to its netw ork. It indicate s no endorse ment of the prod uct by Telecom , nor does it provide an y sort of warranty . Above all, it provides no ass[...]

71 English English Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with this comp uter is a laser product. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is located on the drive. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RA DIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. APPAREIL A LASER DE CLA SSE 1 PRODUIT LASERATTENTION : RADI[...]

72 English Radio device regulatory notice Note : Below regulatory information is for models with wireless LAN and/ or Blueto oth only. General This product complies with the radio fre quency and safety standards of any country or region in which it h as been approved fo r wireless use. Depending on configur ations, t his product may or may not cont[...]

73 English 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).[...]

74 English List of applicable countries EU member states as of May 2004 are: Belgium, Denm ark, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxemb ourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finland, Sweden, United King dom Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Hu ngary, Czech Republic, Slova k Republic, Slovenia, Cyprus and Malta. Usag e allowed i[...]

75 English English 2 This device is restricted to indoor us e due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC re quires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range 5.15 to 5.25 GH z to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channe l Mobile Satellite systems. 3 High power radar are allocated as primary user[...]

76 English LCD panel ergonomic specificati ons Design vie wing dista nce 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 D6 5 Reflection class of L CD panel (pos[...]

77 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 not cause harmful interference , and (2) This devic e must accept any interference received , including interference that may cause undesired operation. T[...]

78 We , Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited 3F, No. 16 8 Xizang medium road, Hua ngpu District, Shanghai, China Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai Tel: 886- 2-8691-308 9 Fax: 886-2 -8691-3000 E-mail: easy_lai @acer.com.tw Hereby declare that: Product: Notebook PC Trade Name: Acer Model Number: MS2204 Machine Type: Extensa 462 0/4620Z/42 20 SKU Number: Ex te[...]

79 English Index A AC adapter caring for xiv audio adjusting the volum e 37 trouble shootin g 44 B battery pack battery-low warning 50 caring for xv characteristics 47 charging 49 checking charge level 49 installing 48 low conditions 50 maximizing life 47 optimizing 49 removing 49 using the first time 47 BIOS utility 61 brightness hotkeys 33 C caps[...]

8 0 English on indicator 25 memory installing 61 messages error 65 modem 57 N network 58 Notebook Manager hotkey 32 num lock 30 on indicator 25 numeric keypad embedded 30 P password 55 types 55 PC Card 60 ejecting 60 inserting 60 ports 57 printer trouble shootin g 44 problems 43 CD-ROM 44 display 43 keyboard 44 printer 44 startup 43 trouble shootin[...]