Aspire 4820T Series

Quick Guide

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Aspire 4820T Series Quick Guide

Original Issue: 02/2010

Aspire 4820T Series Notebook PC

Model number: __________________________________

Serial number: ___________________________________

Date of purchase: ________________________________

Place of purchase: ________________________________

First things first

We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs.

Your guides

To help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides:

First off, the Just for Starters... poster helps you get started with setting up your computer.

The Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in the Aspire product series. It covers basic topics such as using the keyboard and audio, etc. Please understand that due to its nature, the Generic

User Guide as well as the AcerSystem User Guide mentioned below will occasionally refer to functions or features which are only contained in certain models of the series, but not necessarily in the model you purchased. Such instances are marked in the text with language such as "only for certain models".

The Quick Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of your new computer. For more on how your computer can help you to be more productive, please refer to the AcerSystem User Guide. This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. In addition it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for your notebook. It is available in

Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your notebook.

Follow these steps to access it:

1 Click on Start > All Programs > AcerSystem.

2 Click on AcerSystem User Guide.

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Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. If Adobe Reader is not installed on your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User Guide will run the

Adobe Reader setup program first. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. For instructions on how to use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu.

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Your Acer notebook tour

After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us show you around your new Acer notebook.

Top view

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Acer Crystal Eye webcam

Microphone

Description

Web camera for video communication.

(only for certain models)

Internal microphone for recording sound.

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Display screen

HDD indicator

Description

Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output

(configuration may vary by model).

Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.

Num Lock indicator

Caps Lock indicator

Power button

Lights up when Num Lock is activated.

Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.

Keyboard

Touchpad

Power indicator

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Turns the computer on and off.

For entering data into your computer.

Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse.

Indicates the computer's power status.

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Battery indicator

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Communication indicator

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Click buttons (left and right)

Palmrest

Speakers

Optical drive eject button

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Programmable key

PowerSmart key

Indicates the computer's battery status.

1. Charging: The light shows amber when

the battery is charging.

2. Fully charged: The light shows blue

when in AC mode.

Indicates the computer's communication device status.

(Function may vary by configuration.)

The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons.

Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer.

Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.

Ejects the optical disk from the drive.

User-programmable.

(only for certain models)

Puts your computer into power-saving mode.

(only for certain models)

1. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up.

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Hotkeys

The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output.

To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.

Hotkey

<Fn> + <F3>

<Fn> + <F4>

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Communication key

Sleep

Description

Enables / disables the computer's communication functions. (Function may vary by configuration.)

Puts the computer in Sleep mode.

<Fn> + <F5>

<Fn> + <F6>

<Fn> + <F7>

<Fn> + <F8>

<Fn> + <F11>

<Fn> + < >

Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor

(if connected) and both.

Display off

Touchpad toggle

Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return.

Turns the internal touchpad on and off.

Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.

NumLk

Brightness up

Turns the embedded numeric keypad on or off.

Increases the screen brightness.

<Fn> + < >

<Fn> + < >

<Fn> + < >

<Fn> +

<Home>

<Fn> +

<Pg Up>

<Fn> +

<Pg Dn>

<Fn> + <End>

Brightness down

Volume up

Decreases the screen brightness.

Increases the sound volume.

Volume down Decreases the sound volume.

Play/Pause Play or pause a selected media file.

Stop Stop playing the selected media file.

Previous

Next

Return to the previous media file.

Jump to the next media file.

Closed front view

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Multi-in-1 card reader

Description

Accepts Secure Digital (SD),

MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick

(MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD).

Note: Push to remove/install the card. Only one card can operate at any given time.

Right view

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USB 2.0 port

Optical drive

Optical disk access indicator

Emergency eject hole

DC-in jack

Description

Connect to USB 2.0 devices

(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).

Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.

Lights up when the optical drive is active.

Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off.

Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off.

Connects to an AC adapter.

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Left view

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Kensington lock slot

Description

Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.

Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.

External display

(VGA) port

Connects to a display device

(e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).

HDMI port

Ethernet (RJ-45) port

USB 2.0 port

Supports high definition digital video connections.

Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network.

Microphone jack

Connect to USB 2.0 devices

(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).

Accepts inputs from external microphones.

Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack with

S/PDIF support

Connects to audio line-out devices

(e.g., speakers, headphones).

Base view

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Battery bay

Battery lock

Description

Houses the computer's battery pack.

Locks the battery in position.

Hard disk bay

Memory compartment

Ventilation slots and cooling fan

Battery release latch

Houses the computer's hard disk

(secured with screws).

Houses the computer's main memory.

Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.

Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.

Releases the battery for removal.

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Environment

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Temperature:

• Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C

• Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C

Humidity (non-condensing):

Operating: 20% to 80%

Non-operating: 20% to 80%

Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.