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Aspire 9500 Series
User's Guide
Copyright © 2005. Acer Incorporated.
All Rights Reserved.
Aspire 9500 Series User's Guide
Original Issue: July 2005
Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
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Disposal instructions
Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment, please recycle.
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For electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display:
Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of according to local, state or federal laws. For more information, contact the
Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org.
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First things first
We would like to thank you for making the Aspire series of notebook PC your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs.
Your guides
To help you use your Aspire, we have designed a set of guides:
First off, the Just for Starters... poster helps you get started with setting up your computer.
The printed User's 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's 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's Guide.
Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. If Adobe Reader is not installed on your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User's
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.
Basic care and tips for using your computer
Turning your computer on and off
To turn on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the
LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. See "Front view" on page 10 for the
location of the power button.
To turn the power off, do any of the following:
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Use the Windows shutdown command
Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off.
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Use the power button
You can also shut down the computer by closing the display cover, or by pressing the sleep hotkey <Fn> + <F4>.
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Note: If you cannot power off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to shut down the computer. If you turn off the computer and want to turn it on again, wait at least two seconds before powering up.
Taking care of your computer
Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it.
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Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Do not place it near sources of heat, such as a radiator.
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Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0 ºC (32 ºF) or above
50 ºC (122 ºF).
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Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields.
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Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture.
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Do not spill water or any liquid on the computer.
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Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration.
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Do not expose the computer to dust or dirt.
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Never place objects on top of the computer.
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Do not slam the computer display when you close it.
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Never place the computer on uneven surfaces.
Taking care of your AC adapter
Here are some ways to take care of your AC adapter:
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Do not connect the adapter to any other device.
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Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it.
Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from foot traffic.
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When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug.
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The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension cord. Also, the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating.
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Taking care of your battery pack
Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack:
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Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Turn the power off before removing or replacing batteries.
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Do not tamper with batteries. Keep them away from children.
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Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations. Recycle if possible.
Cleaning and servicing
When cleaning the computer, follow these steps:
1 Turn off the computer and remove the battery pack.
2 Disconnect the AC adapter.
3 Use a soft, moist cloth. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
If either of the following occurs:
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the computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged;
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the computer does not operate normally
please refer to "Frequently asked questions" on page 33.
Caution
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications
Commission, to operate this computer.
Operation conditions
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 device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Users are requested to follow the RF safety instructions for wireless option devices that are included in the user's manual of each RF option device.
An improper installation or unauthorized use may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Also, any tampering of the internal antenna will void the FCC certification and your warranty.
To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors, and installation outdoors is subject to licensing.
For more information about our products, services, and support information, please visit our website: http://global.acer.com.
Basic care and tips for using your computer
Turning your computer on and off
Taking care of your AC adapter
Taking care of your battery pack
Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray
Using a computer security lock
Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)
International Travelers Warranty (ITW)
Acer Arcade (for selected models)
Capturing video (TV models only)
Taking your notebook PC with you
Disconnecting from the desktop
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Traveling internationally with the computer
Using a computer security lock
Connecting your TV and AV-in cables 65
Acer Arcade TV set-up wizard (Windows XP Home and Professional)
Create factory default image CD
Re-install bundled software without CD
Regulations and safety notices
ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance
Macrovision copyright protection notice
Radio device regulatory notice
Canada — Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210)
Federal Communications Comission
Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking
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Acer Empowering Technology
Acer's innovative Empowering Technology makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer notebook. It features eight handy utilities:
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Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and advanced encryption algorithms.
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Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media.
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Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by optimizing disk space, memory and registry settings.
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Acer eRecovery Management backs up/recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely.
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Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily.
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Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently.
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Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles.
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Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings conveniently.
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 handy file encryption utility that protects your files from being accessed by unauthorized persons. It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick and easy data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for MSN
Messenger and Microsoft Outlook.
There are two passwords that can be used to encrypt/decrypt a file: the supervisor password and the file-specific password. The supervisor password is a
"master" password that can decrypt any file on your system; the file-specific password is assigned when you encrypt each individual file.
The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you for a supervisor password and default file-specific password. This file-specific password will be used to encrypt files by default, or you can choose to enter your own file-specific password when encrypting a file.
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Note: The password used encrypt a file is the unique key that the system needs to decrypt it. If you lose the password, the supervisor password is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. If you lose both passwords, there will be no way to decrypt your encrypted file! Be sure to safeguard all related passwords!
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Acer eLock Management
Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you to lock up your removable data, optical and floppy drives to ensure that data can't be stolen while your notebook is unattended.
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Removable data devices — includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB mp3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any other removable disk drives that can be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system.
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Optical drive devices — includes any kind of CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drives.
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Floppy disk drives — 3.5-inch disks onl.
To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be set first. Once set, you may apply locks to any of the three kinds of devices. Lock(s) will immediately be set without any reboot necessary, and will remain locked after rebooting, until unlocked.
If you do not set a password, Acer eLock Management will reset back to the initial status with all locks removed.
Note: If you lose your password, there is no method to reset it except by reformatting your notebook or taking your notebook to an Acer Customer Service Center. Be sure to remember or write down your password.
Acer ePerformance Management
Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook. It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance:
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Memory optimization — release unused memory and check usage.
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Disk optimization — remove unneeded items and files.
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Speed optimization — improve the usability and performance of your
Windows XP system.
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Acer eRecovery Management
Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility that does away with the need for recovery disks provided by the manufacturer. The Acer eRecovery
Management utility occupies space in a hidden partition on your system's HDD.
User-created backups are stored on D:\ drive. Acer eRecovery Management provides you with:
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Password protection.
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Recovery of applications and drivers.
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Image/data backup:
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Backup to HDD (set recovery point).
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Backup to CD/DVD.
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Image/data recovery tools:
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Recover from a hidden partition (factory defaults).
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Recover from the HDD (most recent user-defined recovery point).
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Recover from CD/DVD.
For more information, please refer to "Acer eRecovery Management" on page
69 in the AcerSystem User's Guide.
Note: If your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or
System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Management's "System backup to optical disk" feature to burn a backup image to CD or
DVD. To ensure the best results when recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management, detach all peripherals
(except the external Acer ODD, if your computer has one), including your Acer ezDock.
Acer eSettings Management
Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications and to monitor the system health status. Furthermore, Acer eSettings Management enables you to optimize your Windows operating system, so your computer runs faster, smoother and better.
Acer eSettings Management also:
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Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigating through the program effortlessly.
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Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for power users.
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Logs when a hardware component has been removed or replaced.
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Permits you to migrate personal settings.
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Keeps a history log of all alerts that were previously issued.
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Acer eNet Management
Acer eNet Management helps you to quickly and easily connect to both wired and wireless networks in a variety of locations. To access this utility, either click on the "Acer eNet Management" icon on your notebook, or start the program from the Start menu. You also have the option to set Acer eNet Management to start automatically when you boot up your PC.
Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for a new location, while offering you the freedom to manually adjust the settings to match your needs, simply by right-clicking on the icon in the taskbar.
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Acer eNet Management can save network settings for a location to a profile, and automatically apply the appropriate profile when you move from one location to another. Settings stored include network connection settings (IP and
DNS settings, wireless AP details, etc.), as well as default printer settings.
Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information.
Acer ePower Management
Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface, or double-click the Acer ePower Management icon in the task tray.
AC mode
The default setting is "Maximum Performance." You can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to turn the following functions on/off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and
Wired LAN.
DC mode
To suit your usage, there are four pre-defined profiles — Entertainment,
Presentation, Word Processing, and Maximum Battery. Or, you can define up to three of your own profiles.
Create new power scheme
1 Assign a name for the new scheme.
2 Choose existing scheme to use as a templat.
3 Select whether used for mains (AC) or battery mode.
4 Choose which power options best fit your needs, then click OK.
5 The new profile will appear on the main screen.
Battery status
For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to the panel on the lower left-hand side of the window.
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You can also click "Advanced Settings" to:
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Set alarms.
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Re-load factory defaults.
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Select what actions will be taken when the cover is closed, and set passwords for accessing the system after Hibernation or Standby.
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View information about Acer ePower Management.
Acer ePresentation Management
Acer ePresentation Management lets you select from two of the most common projector resolutions: XGA and SVGA.
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An Aspire tour
After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us show you around your new Aspire computer.
Front view
# Item Description
1 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output.
2 Status indicators
3 Easy-launch buttons
Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the computer's functions and components.
Buttons for launching frequently used programs.
See "Easy-launch buttons" on page 20 for more details.
4 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
5 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
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# Item
6 Microphones
7 Touchpad
8 Click buttons
(left, center and right)
9 Palmrest
Description
Internal microphones for stereo sound recording.
Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse.
The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons; the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button.
Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer.
Closed front view
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4
5
# Icon
1
2
3
Item
Speakers
Wireless communication button/indicator
Bluetooth communication button/indicator
CIR receiver
Power indicator
Battery indicator
Description
Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.
Press to enable/disable the wireless function. Lights to indicate the status of wireless LAN communication.
Press to enable/disable Bluetooth function. Lights to indicate the status of
Bluetooth communications.
Receives signals from a remote control.
Indicates the computer's power status.
Indicates the computer's batttery status.
Arcade/media buttons For use with Acer Arcade and other media playing programs (for selected models).
# Icon
8
Item
Media control
9 Latch
Left view
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Description
Five-way multimedia button (for selected models).
Locks and releases the lid.
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6
7
8
2
3
# Icon
1
4
Item
USB 2.0 port
Description
Connect to USB 2.0 devices
(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
Accepts one PCI Express card.
PCI Express card slot
Headphone/ speaker/line-out
S/PDIF jack
Line-in jack
Connects to audio line-out devices
(e.g., speakers, headphones), S/PDIF compatible
Accepts audio line-in devices
(e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman).
Microphone jack Accepts input from external microphones.
Slot-load optical drive
Slot-load optical drive eject button
LED indicator
Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.
Ejects the optical disk from the drive.
Lights up when the optical drive is active.
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Right view
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# Icon
1
2
3
Item
PC Card slot eject button
Description
Ejects the PC Card from the slot.
PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card.
5-in-1 card 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.
Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices
(e.g., infrared printer and IR-aware computer).
Connects to IEEE 1394 devices.
IEEE 1394 port
Two USB 2.0 ports
Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
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Rear view
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4
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# Icon Item
1
2
Ventilation slots
DC-in jack
Description
Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
Connects to an AC adapter.
External display
(VGA) port
Connects to a display device
(e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).
S-video/TV-out port Connects to a television or display device with S-video input.
Parallel port Connects to a printer.
DVI-D port
RF jack
Supports digital video connections. (for selected models)
For digital and analog TV input
(for selected models).
Audio/video in port Supports both audio and video input.
(for selected models).
Ethernet (RJ-45) port
Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network.
Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line.
USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices
(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.
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Base view
#
1
Item
Cooling fan
Description
Helps keep the computer cool.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
Houses the computer's main memory.
2 Memory compartment
3 Battery lock latch
Locks the battery in place.
4 Battery release latch
Releases the battery for removal.
5 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.
6 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by a screw).
7 Sub woofer
8 PCI Card bay
Emits low frequency sound output.
Houses the computer’s Mini PCI Card.
Specifications
Operating system
Platform
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2)
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP Professional (Service Pack 2)
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
Media Center Edition
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, 533 MHz FSB) or higher
Intel
®
Celeron
®
M processor 370 (1 MB L2 cache, 1.60GHz
400 MHz FSB ) or higher
Intel
®
915PM/915GM Express chipset
System memory 256/512 MB of DDR2 533 MHz memory, upgradeable to 2
GB using two soDIMM modules
Display and graphics
17" WXGA Acer CrystalBrite colour TFT LCD,
1440 x 900 pixel resolution or 17" Wide WSXGA+ TFT color LCD or 17” Wide WXGA TFT color LCD (Dual Lamp)
16:10 viewing ratio
16.7 million colors
ATI MOBILITY
™
RADEON
™
X700(M26P) with 128/256 MB of external DDR video RAM supporting Microsoft
®
DirectX
®
9.0
ATI POWERPLAY
™
support
Storage subsystem
PCI Express
™
X16 graphic card support, or
Intel
®
915GM integrated 3D graphics featuring Intel
®
Graphics Media Accelerator 900 and up to 128 MB of
VRAM, supporting Microsoft
®
DirectX
®
9.0
Dual independent display support
MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability
DVI-D support, S-video/TV-out support (NTSC/PAL)
Acer CinemaVision
™
video technology (Acer Arcade)
Acer ClearVision
™
Arcade)
video optimisation technology (Acer
60/80/100 GB ATA/100 hard disk drive
Optical drive options:
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•
DVD-Dual double-layer drive (Slot-load type)
DVD/CD-RW combo drive (Slot-load type)
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Dimensions and weight
Power subsystem
Input devices
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)
ACPI 2.2 CPU power management standard supporting
Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes
65 W Li-ion battery pack (8-cell)
2.5-hour rapid charge, 3.5-hour charge-in-use
3-pin 90 W AC adapter
103-key keyboard
Touchpad with 4-way integrated scroll button
12 function keys, four easy-launch buttons
Two front-access buttons: WLAN LED-button and
Bluetooth
®
LED-button
Media console with Arcade, stop, play/pause, rewind, and fast forward buttons, and 5-way media controls
Remote control for Acer Arcade applications or MCE OS
Audio Audio system with two built-in speakers
SPDIF support for digital speakers
Intel high-definition audio and MS-Sound compatible
Built-in microphones (x2)
S/W VoIP support
Communication Modem: 56K ITU V.92 with PTT approval;
Wake-on-Ring ready
WLAN: Intel
®
PRO/Wireless 2200BG network connection
(dual-mode 802.11b/g) or
2915ABG (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g)Wi-Fi
®
CERTIFIED
™ technology
solution, supporting Acer SignalUp
™
wireless
WPAN (optional): integrated Bluetooth
® v2.0
Security Kensington lock slot
BIOS user and supervisor passwords
Options and accessories
256/512 MB, and 1 GB
8-cell Li-ion battery pack
3-pin 90 W AC adapter soDIMM memory modules
External USB floppy disk drive
Software
I/O interface
Environment
System compliance
Warranty
Acer Empowering Technology
Acer Launch Manager
Acer GridVista
Acer System Recovery CD
Norton AntiVirus
™
Adobe
®
Reader
®
CyberLink
®
PowerDVD
™
NTI CD-Maker
™
Acer Arcade
Bluetooth profile
Five USB 2.0 ports
IEEE 1394 port
Express card slot
Ethernet (RJ-45) port
Modem (RJ-11) port
External display (VGA) port
S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port
DVI-D port
Parallel port
Microphone jack
Line-in jack
Headphone/speaker/line-out/SPDIF port
Infrared (FIR) port
CIR port
PC Card slot (one Type II)
AV-in (7-pin) port
RF input for digital TV and analog TV (optional)
DC-in jack for AC adapter
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%
Mobile PC 2001
ACPI 2.2b
DMI 2.0
Wi-Fi
®
One-year International Travelers Warranty (ITW)
Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.
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Indicators
The computer has three easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on the front panel.
The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is closed.
Icon Function Description
Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.
Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated.
Media activity Indicates when the hard disk or optical drive is active.
Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication.
Wireless LAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication.
Power
Battery
Lights up when the computer is on.
(Lights amber when in stand-by or sleep mode)
Lights up when the battery is being charged.
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1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging.
2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode.
Easy-launch buttons
Located at the upper-right, above the keyboard are four buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: mail, Web browser, Acer Empowering
Key < > and one user-programmable 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 email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set the
Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager.
See "Launch Manager" on page 30.
Easy-launch button
P
Web browser
Default application
Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable)
User-programmable
Internet browser (user-programmable)
Email application (user-programmable)
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Touchpad
The built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface.
This means the cursor responds as you move your 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 touchpad:
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Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor.
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Press the left (1) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button.
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Use the 4-way scroll (3) button to scroll up or down and move left or right a page. This button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of
Windows applications.
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Function Left button (1)
Execute
Select
Drag
Access context menu
Scroll
Quickly click twice.
Click once.
Click and hold, then use finger on the touchpad to drag the cursor.
Right button (4)
Main touchpad (2)
Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button).
Tap once.
Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button); rest your finger on the touchpad on the second tap and drag the cursor.
Click once.
Center button (3)
Click and hold to move up/ down/left/ right.
Note: When using the touchpad, keep it — and your fingers — dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movement; hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness.
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Using the keyboard
The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys.
Lock keys
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
Lock key
Caps Lock
Num Lock
Scroll Lock
<Fn> + <F12>
Description
When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase.
When Num Lock is on, the right hand side numeric keypad is in numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). When Num Lock is off, the keys assume cursor and other shortcut functions.
When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively.
Scroll Lock does not work with some applications.
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Windows keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Key Description
Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu.
It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions:
< > + <Tab>: Activates the next Taskbar button.
<
<
> + <E>: Opens the My Computer window.
> + <F1>: Opens Help and Support Center.
Application key
<
<
> + <F>: Opens the Search Results window.
> + <R>: Opens the Run dialog box.
< > + <M>: Minimizes all windows.
<Shift> + < > + <M>: Undoes the minimize all windows action.
This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the application's context menu.
Hotkeys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.
To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
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Hotkey
<Fn> + <F1>
Icon Function Description
Hotkey help Displays help on hotkeys.
<Fn> + <F2>
<Fn> + <F3>
<Fn> + <F4>
<Fn> + <F5>
<Fn> + <F6>
<Fn> + <F7>
<Fn> + <F8>
<Fn> + <F9>
<Fn> + <↑>
Acer eSettings
Acer ePower-
Management
Sleep
Launches Acer eSettings in Empowering
Technology. See "Acer Empowering
Launches Acer ePower Management in
Empowering Technology. See "Acer
Empowering Technology" on page 1.
Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
Display toggle
Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor
(if connected) and both.
Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return.
Turns the internal touchpad on and off.
Touchpad toggle
Speaker toggle
Turns the speakers on and off.
Media lock Turns the front panel Arcade media buttons on and off
Volume up Increases the sound volume.
<Fn> + <↓>
<Fn> + <→>
<Fn> + < ←>
Volume down
Decreases the sound volume.
Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.
Brightness down
Decreases the screen brightness.
Special keys
You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center of your keyboard.
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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 symbol.
Please refer to www.microsoft.com/typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.
The US dollar sign
1 Open a text editor or word processor.
2 To type the < > symbol, hold <Shift> and then press the <4> key at the upper-center of the keyboard.
Note: These functions may vary depending on keyboard layout and language setting.
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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 chassis of the computer, lets you connect a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.
Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock. Some keyless models are also available.
Audio
The computer comes with 16-bit high-fidelity AC'97 stereo audio, and dual stereo speakers.
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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 adjusting the speaker volume.
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Using the system utilities
Note: The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only.
Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)
To enable the dual monitor feature of your notebook, first ensure that the second monitor is connected, then, select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on Settings. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. Finally, click
Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to complete the process.
Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen. To access this function, please go to Start, All Programs and click on Acer GridVista. You may choose any one of the four display settings indicated below:
1 2
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2
3
1
2
3
1
2
Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad
Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently.
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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 window into the appropriate grid.
3 Enjoy the convenience of a well-organized desktop.
Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of your second monitor is set to the manufacturer's recommended value.
Launch Manager
Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy-launch buttons located above
the keyboard. "Easy-launch buttons" on page 20 for the location of the easy-
launch buttons.
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You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start, All Programs, and then
Launch Manager to start the application.
Norton AntiVirus
Norton AntiVirus is an anti-virus software that finds and repairs infected files, and protects against viruses to keep your computer data safe and secure.
How do I check for viruses?
A Full System Scan scans all files on your computer. To perform a system scan:
1 Start Norton AntiVirus.
Double click on the Norton AntiVirus Icon on the desktop or click on the
Start menu in the Windows taskbar, highlight Programs, and select
Norton AntiVirus.
2 In the Norton AntiVirus main window, click Scan for Viruses.
3 In the Scan for Viruses panel, click Scan My Computer.
4 Under Actions, click Scan.
5 When the scan is complete, a scan summary appears. Click Finished.
You can schedule customized virus scans that run unattended on specific dates and times or at periodic intervals. If you are using the computer when the scheduled scan begins, it runs in the background so that you do not have to stop working.
For more information refer to the Norton AntiVirus Help menu.
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Microphone features
The stereo microphones in your Aspire PC can perform several special functions to provide you with the best quality sound possible. You can access these functions from the taskbar.
To access the microphones functions:
Double click the HD Audio Manager icon located on the taskbar. Then select the
Microphone tab on the main menu.
Acoustic echo cancellation
Acoustic echo cancellation technology is used to improve performance of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) applications . A common problem with such applications is an echo caused when the microphone picks up sound output from the speakers. Enabling echo cancellation prevents speaker output from being picked up by the microphone, reducing echo.
Click Acoustic Echo Cancellation to enable this feature.
Noise suppression
Noise suppression can be enabled to reduce background noise, such as the sound generated by your PC’s cooling fan, which interferes with the sound quality of your notebook.
Click Noise Suppression to enable this feature.
Beam forming
Beam forming is a form of directional recording. Once enabled, beam forming only records the sound from a certain direction. The best quality can be obtained at an angle of exactly 90’, or directly in front of the microphone.
Click Beam Forming to enable this feature.
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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 one.
I pressed the power button, but the computer does not start or boot up.
Look at the power indicator:
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If it is not lit, no power is being supplied to the computer. Check the following:
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If you are using the battery, it may be low and unable to power the computer. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack.
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Make sure that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the power outlet.
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If it is lit, check the following:
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Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in the external USB floppy drive?
Remove or replace it with a system disk and press <Ctrl> + <Alt> +
<Del> to restart the system.
Nothing appears on the screen.
The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to save power. Press any key to turn the display back on.
If pressing a key does not turn the display back on, three things might be the cause:
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The brightness level might be too low. Press <Fn> + <→> (increase) to adjust the brightness level.
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The display device might be set to an external monitor. Press the display toggle hotkey <Fn> + <F5> to toggle the display back to the computer.
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If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is in Sleep mode. Press and release the power button to resume.
Image is not full-screen.
Each computer display has a different native resolution depending on the screen. If you set the resolution lower than this native resoution, the screen expands to fill the computer display. Right-click on your Windows desktop and select Properties to bring up the "Display Properties" dialog box. Then click on the Settings tab to make sure that the resolution is set to the appropriate resolution. Resolutions lower than the specified resolution are not full-screen on the computer or on an external monitor.
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No audio is heard from the computer.
Check the following:
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The volume may be muted. In Windows, 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.
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The volume level may be too low. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar. You can also use the volume control buttons to adjust
the volume. See "Hotkeys" on page 24 for more detail.
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If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to the lineout port on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off.
The keyboard does not respond.
Try attaching an external keyboard to a USB port on the computer. If it works, contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose.
The infrared port does not work.
Check the following:
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Make sure that the infrared ports of the two devices are facing each other
(+/- 15 degrees) a maximum of 1 meter apart.
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Make sure there is a clear path between the two infrared ports. Nothing should be blocking the ports.
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Make sure you have the appropriate software running on both devices (for file transfers) or you have the appropriate drivers (for printing to an infrared printer).
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During the POST, press <F2> to access the BIOS utility and verify that the infrared port is enabled.
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Make sure both devices are IrDA-compliant.
The printer does not work.
Check the following:
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Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is turned on.
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Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to the computer's parallel port or a USB port and the corresponding port on the printer.
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I want to set up my location to use the internal modem.
To properly use your communication software (e.g. HyperTerminal), you need to set up your location:
1 Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel.
2 Double-click on Phone and Modem Options.
3 Click on Dialing Rules and begin setting up your location.
Refer to the Windows manual.
Note: Please note, on first booting your notebook, that you can skip the Internet Connection setup, as it is not necessary to complete the installation of your Operating System. After the
Operating System is set up, you can proceed with the Internet
Connection setup.
I want to restore my computer to its original settings without recovery CDs.
Note: If your system is the multilingual version, the operating system and language you choose when you first turn on the system will be the only option for future recovery operations.
This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that is installed when you purchase your notebook. Follow the steps below to rebuild your C: drive.
(Your C: drive will be reformatted and all data will be erased.) It is important to back up all data files before using this option.
Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings.
1 Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is enabled or not.
2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is Enabled.
3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. The system will reboot.
Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press <F2> during POST.
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 on-screen instructions to perform system recovery.
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Important! This feature occupies 2 to 3 GB in a hidden partition on your hard disk.
Requesting service
International Travelers Warranty (ITW)
Your computer is backed by an International Travelers Warranty (ITW) that gives you security and peace of mind when traveling. Our worldwide network of service centers are there to give you a helping hand.
An ITW passport comes with your computer. This passport contains all you need to know about the ITW program. A list of available, authorized service centers is in this handy booklet. Read this passport thoroughly.
Always have your ITW passport on hand, especially when you travel, to receive the benefits from our support centers. Place your proof-of-purchase in the flap located inside the front cover of the ITW passport.
If the country you are traveling in does not have an Acer-authorized ITW service site, you can still get in contact with our offices worldwide. Please consult http://global.acer.com.
Before you call
Please have the following information available when you call Acer for online service, and please be at your computer when you call. With your support, we can reduce the amount of time a call takes and help solve your problems efficiently. If there are error messages or beeps reported by your computer, write them down as they appear on the screen (or the number and sequence in the case of beeps).
You are required to provide the following information:
Name: _____________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________
Telephone number: _________________________________
Machine and model type: ____________________________
Serial number: ______________________________________
Date of purchase: ___________________________________
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Acer Arcade (for selected models)
Acer Arcade is an integrated player for music, photos, TV, DVD movies and videos. It can be operated using your pointing device or remote control.
To watch or listen, click or select a content button (e.g., Music, Video, etc.) on the Arcade home page.
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Cinema — watch DVDs or VCDs
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Video — watch and/or edit video clips
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Album — view photos stored on your hard disk or removable media
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Music — listen to music files in a variety of formats
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TV — watch and record digital or analog TV programs (optional)
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Settings — adjust Acer Arcade according to your preferences
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Make DVD — burn a combination of media to a CD/DVD
Note: While watching videos, DVDs or slide shows, your screensaver and power-saving features are unavailable.
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Arcade hotkeys
When running in the Windows environment, the key combinations listed below are available to control and fine-tune the features and settings of Acer Arcade.
Hotkey
<Fn> + <F5>
<Fn> + <F6>
<Fn> + <F8>
<Fn> + <F9>
<Fn> + <↑>
<Fn> + <↓>
<Fn> + <→>
<Fn> + < ←>
Function
Display toggle
Screen blank
Speaker toggle
Lock/unlock front panel media buttons (for selected models)
Volume up; increases the speaker volume
Volume down; decreases the speaker volume
Brightness up; increases the screen brightness
Brightness down; decreases the screen brightness
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 do this, push the Arcade button located on the front panel of your notebook. This will start InstantOn Arcade mode.
You can use either the media controls located on the front of your notebook or the remote control to navigate the menus and manage Acer Arcade.
InstantOn Arcade mode does not share all the same functions as standard
Arcade. In InstantOn mode the following functions are unavailable:
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TV recording
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Bluetooth devices
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48-button remote control
If your Aspire is bundled with a TV-tuner card, a 48-button remote control is included for use with the Acer Arcade software. The table below explains the functions for this controller.
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Warning! The Arcade and Power buttons have different functions depending on the current mode. See below for details. Button functions may change depending on your power option settings.
For InstantOn Arcade mode, push the Arcade button to start Acer Arcade.
Pushing it again at any time will return you to the Arcade main page. Push the
Power button to shut down the system.
For Arcade in Windows mode, push the Arcade button to start Arcade. Push it again at any time to return to the main menu. Pushing the Arcade button again will close Arcade mode. Pushing the Power button will put your notebook into
Standby mode. Push it again to resume.
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Item
Record
Description
Record TV
Arcade Launch/quit Acer Arcade; return to Arcade main page
Color buttons Teletext shortcut functions*
0-9 buttons
Last Ch
Previous
CH + / -
Input TV channel numbers
Return to previous channel
Skip back one music track, DVD chapter, or photo
Change channels up and down
Rewind
Pause
Play
Back
Navigation/
OK buttons
Ch scan
Live TV
Power
TeleText/CC
Rewind through media
Pause audio, video, slide shows, live or recorded TV
Play selection
Back to previous page
Navigate between selections and menu items, OK to select option, enter, play and pause.
Shortcut to scan channel page; scan TV channels
Launch Live TV mode
Power off; sleep (depending on mode)
Launch TeleText*/ closed captions
Full Screen
Capture
Repeat
Mute
Toggle between full screen and window view
Capture the current TV/Video screen
Repeat a music track
Toggle audio on/off
Next
VOL + / -
Skip ahead one music track, DVD chapter, or photo
Increase or decrease the audio playback level
Fast Forward Fast forward through media
DVD menu Launch DVD menu screen
Stop
Language
Info/EPG
Subtitle
Angle
SAP
Stop current playing or recording operation
Open DVD language menu**
Show DVD or TV listings information
Open subtitles menu**
Toggle between different viewing angles**
Toggle between sound modes (mono, stereo, etc.)
*TeleText regions only **Dependent on individual DVD content
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Mini remote control
Your Aspire notebook comes with a handy mini remote control for convenient operation of Acer Arcade. The buttons provide standard playback functionality.
The images below show how the buttons on the remote contol function in the different Arcade modes.
Arcade main page Cinema mode
Album mode Video mode
Music mode TV mode
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Finding and playing content
Clicking a button on the Arcade home page opens the corresponding feature's home page. The content pages have buttons on the left and a content 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 colored ball on the button.
To pick content, click an item in the content area. When there is more than one
CD or DVD drive, all drives will be shown. Pictures and videos are shown as files
(with thumbnails) and organized into folders.
To browse a folder, click to open it. To go back up to the folder above it, click the Up one level button. If there is more content than will fit on a page, use the buttons at the lower right to scroll through the pages.
Note: For more detailed information on the features of Acer
Arcade, please refer to the Arcade Help menu. This can be accessed from the Arcade home page by selecting Help.
Settings
There are settings in Acer Arcade that allow you to fine-tune its performance to suit your machine and your personal preferences. The Settings page is reached by the Advanced Settings button on the Home page.
Click Acer Arcade Help for comprehensive help on each mode of Arcade.
In Display Settings:
Use the "screen ratio" option to choose between standard (4:3) or widescreen
(16:9) display when watching movies.
The "4:3 movie display type" option allows you to select between
"CinemaVision
™
" or "letterbox" mode.
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Acer CinemaVision
™
is a nonlinear video stretching technology that produces minimal distortion in the center of the picture.
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The Letterbox option displays widescreen movie content in its original aspect ratio and adds black bars at the top and bottom of the screen.
"Color profile" allows you to choose between "original" or
"Acer ClearVision
™
."
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Acer ClearVision
™
is a video enhancement technology that detects video content and dynamically adjusts the brightness/contrast/saturation levels so that you do not need to change the color settings if the movie you are watching contains scenes that are overly dark or too bright.
In Audio Settings:
Use "speaker environment" to choose between "headphones," "SPDIF," "2" or more speakers depending on your audio equipment.
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"Output mode" should be set to "Stereo" if you are listening to speakers, Dolby surround," or "Virtual surround sound" if you are using headphones.
Note: If your speakers are not capable of outputting lowfrequency signals, it is recommended that you do not select
Virtual surround sound, in order to avoid damaging your speakers.
Click Run Setup Wizard to change your original start-up settings.
Click About Acer Arcade to open a page with version and copyright information.
Click Restore default settings to return the Acer Arcade settings to their default values.
Arcade controls
When watching video clips, movies or slide shows as full-screen visual content, two pop-up control panels are shown when you move the pointer. They automatically disappear after several seconds. The "Navigation controls" panel appears at the top and the "Player controls" panel appears at the bottom of the screen.
Navigation controls
To return to the Arcade home page, click the Home button in the upper left corner of the window. To go up one folder level while searching for content, click Up one level. To return to the previous screen, click the red arrow. The buttons in the upper right (minimize, maximize, close) have standard PC behaviors.
To quit Arcade, click the Close button in the upper right corner of the window.
Player controls
At the bottom of the window, the player controls — used for video, slide shows,
TV, movies and music — are shown. The group on the left provides standard playback controls (play, pause, stop, etc.). The group on the right controls volume (mute and volume up/down).
Note: When playing DVDs and watching TV, there are additional controls added to the right of the volume controls. These are discussed in more detail in the Cinema and TV sections of this guide.
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Virtual keyboard
Whenever you are required to enter search information, or name a file, DVD or folder, you can use the onscreen virtual keyboard. You can quickly enter the information you need using the mouse, cursor keys or keyboard.
Background mode
With Acer Arcade you can continue listening to music or watching Live TV while you perform certain other functions. TV, video; and music will continue playing in a small window located in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen.
You can press the stop button on the remote or click the onscreen stop icon to stop the playback at anytime.
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Cinema
If your computer came with a DVD drive, you can play movies from DVDs and
Video CDs (VCDs) with the Cinema function of Acer Arcade. This player has the features and controls of a typical DVD player.
When you insert a disk into the DVD drive, the movie begins playing automatically. To control the movie, the pop-up player control panel appears at the bottom of the window when you move the pointer.
If more than one optical drive contains a playable disk, click the Cinema button on the Home page to open the Cinema content page, then select the disk you'd like to watch from the list on the right.
When viewing DVDs, the following special controls are added to the pop-up panel:
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DVD Menu
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Subtitles
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Language
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Snapshot
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Angle
The disk currently playing will be shown in the area above the list of drives. This page is also displayed when you press the Stop button during a movie. The buttons on the left side allow you to resume the movie from the point it was stopped, restart the movie from the beginning, jump to the DVD menu, eject the disk, or go to the "DVD Settings" page.
Settings
To access the settings for Cinema, first click the "Settings" button on the main menu, and then click on Cinema. This allows you to change "Video" and
"Language"settings.
The "Settings" control the audio and subtitle output of DVDs.
"Subtitles" selects the default subtitle language for DVDs when available. The factory setting is "Off."
"Closed captions" turns on the closed captions on DVDs. This function displays captions encoded in the video signal that describe onscreen action and dialog for the hearing impaired. The factory setting is "Off."
"Audio" selects the default language for DVD titles.
"Display upon mute" lets you choose whether to turn on the subtitles or captions when you mute the sound for any reason.
Album
Acer Arcade lets you view digital photos individually or as a slide show, from any available drive on your computer. Click the Album button on the Arcade
Home page to show the Album main page.
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The content area on the right shows both individual pictures and folders. Click on a folder to open it.
To view a slide show, open the folder containing the pictures you wish to view, then click Play Slide Show. The slide show is played full-screen. Use the pop-up control panel to control the slide show.
You can also view a single picture by clicking on it. This opens the picture full-screen.
You can then use the onscreen player controls to zoom in and out, and to pan in four directions.
Editing Pictures
Choose "Edit," and you can "Rotate," "Remove red eye," and "Auto fix"
(optimize the brightness and contrast) pictures to improve the appearance of your images.
Slide Show settings
To change Slide Show settings, click the Advanced button on the Album page and select "Settings."
"Slide Duration" determines how long each slide is shown before automatically advancing to the next picture in the slide show.
"Slide Show Transition" sets the style of transition used between pictures; you can choose between motion, cell, fade, random, wipe, and slide transition modes.
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To add background music to a slide show, click on the "Slide Show Music" option. The Slide Show 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 page.
Note: The Video feature is designed to play back many different kinds of video formats. Refer to the Video help section for a full list of compatible formats. If you want to watch a DVD or VCD, use the "Cinema" function.
Playing a video file
Click Play to watch video files. The Video page shows the video files in the content area on the right side. They are organized by folders and a thumbnail image shows the first frame of each video.
To play a video file, click on it. The video will play full-screen. The pop-up control panel will appear at the bottom of the screen when you move the mouse. To return to the Video page, click Stop.
Capturing video (TV models only)
Acer Arcade allows you to capture and record video clips from other external devices, such as a DVD player or camcorder.
Click Capture Device on the video page and then select the source you are using for your video input. There is a choice between S-video and Composite.
To capture a video clip, you then need to click the red record button in the onscreen controls.
The destination folder can be set from the "Settings" menu.
Clicking on Advanced and selecting "Settings" allows you to set the quality of the video captured. You can choose from Good, Better or Best. Selecting a higher quality results in a larger file when capturing video clips.
Snapshot
Snapshot mode is available in Cinema, Video and TV modes. This function can be used to capture the onscreen image at any time.
A single frame image will be captured and stored in a user designated directory.
The destination directory can be changed from the "Settings"menu.
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Editing video
Acer Arcade offers the capability to edit captured video 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 clips you wish to edit from your folders. To complete your movie, you may also choose a "Movie Style," "Background Music," the perfect ratio of music and audio, as well as the length of the movie.
"Select Scenes" can be used to include your favorite or the most important scenes, or the editing decisions can be left to the editing program.
Once compiled, the final movie can then be burned to disk to share with family and friends.
Note: For more details on editing video and all the associated features, please refer to the Acer Arcade help menu.
Music
For convenient access to your music collection, click Music on the Arcade homepage to open the Music homepage.
Acer Arcade allows you to view your music library using a number of categories, these include Album, Genre, Artist, Playlist and All Songs.
Select the folder, CD or category that contains the music you want to listen to.
Click Play to listen to the entire content from the beginning, or select the song that you want to hear from the list in the content area.
The songs in the folder are shown in the content area, while the left side has controls for "Play," "Shuffle" and "Repeat All." The Visualize option allows you to watch computer generated visuals while you listen to music. When playing music, the control panel at the bottom of the page makes it easy to adjust the volume and control playback.
To rip music from an audio CD, after you have inserted the CD, click Rip CD. In the page that opens, select the songs you would like to rip (or click Select or
Clear All), then click Start Ripping.
The progress of the ripping operation will be displayed on screen.
You can change the file quality of the ripped tracks by clicking on "Settings."
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TV (for selected models)
Arcade allows you to watch TV from your computer. Click the TV button on the home page to show the TV main page.
The Live TV option plays TV on screen. Press Escape at any time to return to
Arcade.
When you watch TV, additional buttons appear on the playback controls:
Channel Up (switches up one channel), Channel Down (switches down one channel), Snapshot (takes a snapshot of the current frame of video), TeleText
(opens the TeleText function), and Record (records TV content as a video file).
The Recorded TV option allows you to view files that you have recorded from the TV. See Recorded TV.
The Schedule option lets you set TV recording schedules for later viewing. See
Scheduling Recordings.
The TV Preview option permits you to preview available TV channels. See
TV preview.
The Program Guide option lets you view program information for all channels.
See Program Guide.
The Find Program option enables you to search for a specific kind of program using.
The Settings button opens a page containing TV settings. See TV settings for more information.
Note: For information on setting up and operating the TV mode of Arcade please refer to the separate TV booklet.
Time-Shifting TV
Arcade also has a Time-Shifting function that can be enabled. To create an instant replay, Arcade records the TV broadcast as a file, creating a slight lag between the live broadcast and the TV content that you watch. (The instant replay file cannot be saved, however, and you cannot watch this file in the
Recorded TV window.) You can navigate forward and backward within the file to create an instant replay or to skip over commercials.
Note: One of your local drives must contain at least 2 GB of free space in order to enable the instant replay function.
Click " " to pause playback, " " to continue watching. Click " " to rewind, or " " to fast forward. Click " " to go to the start of the instant replay recording, or click " " to go to the end of the instant replay recording.
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Note: Since the TV content you watch always lags slightly behind the live TV broadcast, going to the end of the instant replay recording is as close to watching live TV as Arcade permits.
Recorded TV
The "Recorded TV" page shows recorded TV files. A thumbnail image shows the first frame of each file. To play a recorded TV file, click it. The video will play full-screen. To return to the TV page, click Stop.
For a description of the options on this page, see Videos.
Scheduling recordings
To set a TV recording schedule, click Schedule, then New Schedule. In the page that opens, select the Channel you want to record and the scheduling interval.
Set the Starting Date, Starting Time, and Ending Time of the program you want to record. Click Confirm Schedule to activate the recording schedule, or Cancel to quit without accepting the schedule. Select Delete Schedule to remove a recording schedule you have previously created.
Click an existing recording schedule to open it for modification. To change the order in which schedules are displayed, click Sort by Channel or Sort by Date.
TV preview
Click the TV Preview button to display a wall of TV screen thumbnails, previewing each channel. The TV preview scrolls automatically through all available channels. Select a thumbnail to watch the corresponding channel.
Program guide
Click the Program Guide button to view program listing details for each channel. These listings and information are provided by the Electronic Program
Guide.
Find program
Clicking the Find Program button allows you to search for programs by channel number or category.
TV settings
To change picture settings, click the TV button on the "Settings" page or the
Settings button on the main TV page. There are four types of TV settings:
"Signal," "Channel," "Recording" and "Guide" settings.
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Signal settings
Click on Capture Device to select between an analog or digital input for your TV signal.
Select TV Source to choose the source of the signal.
The Region option allows you to select the country or region where your cable provider is located.
You can also enable and disable the Time-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 Channels to rescan and replace your existing channel line-up.
Recording settings
The Recording Quality option allows you to set the quality of video recorded from the TV. Selecting a higher quality results in a larger recorded file when recording TV shows.
You can also select the destination for any recorded TV.
Guide settings
Click on EPG Source to select the source for your EPG program listings. This will differ depending on your region.
Click Restore Default Settings to return your settings to their default values.
Using TeleText functions
For regions with the TeleText service, TeleText can be activated by using the onscreen controller or the remote control.
Pressing the TeleText button on the remote will bring up TeleText; press again to bring up transparent mode (the text will have TV pictures in the background), and press once more to return to TV only.
To navigate within the TeleText function, you can:
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Click the color buttons to follow the onscreen color shortcuts.
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Click an onscreen page number to jump to that page.
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Use the number buttons to enter a page number directly.
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Use the up/down buttons on the remote to navigate page numbers, followed by OK to select.
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Use the left and right buttons to browse sub-pages.
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Note: The snapshot function is available when TeleText is running.
Make DVDs
Acer Arcade provides an easy and complete solution for recording data, audio, photos or videos. You can burn and share any combination of data, music, photos or videos onto a CD 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 or DVDs directly from the main menu, or from whichever media mode you may be using. The burn DVD option can be found in the "Advanced" or "Main" menu of Video, Album and Music media modes.
You can burn your favorite songs to a CD or convert songs from your music collection to MP3 and other popular audio formats. You can even create MP3
CDs with over 100 of your favorite songs and listen to them on your PC or MP3
CD player.
With Arcade you can also turn digital photos into a slide show with background music, or burn TV and film clips into an amateur movie. You can share any event with your friends and family for playback on most DVD players. You can even add customized theme menus and menu music.
It is also possible to burn combo CD/DVDs with music, photos, film and TV clips all in one. The possibilities are endless!
For specific details about each of these options, click the Help button to open the Arcade help menu.
File type compatibility
For details on file compatibility, please refer to the first page of the Arcade online help menu for each media mode.
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Taking your notebook PC with you
This section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving around or traveling with your computer.
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 Shut down the computer.
4 Close the display cover.
5 Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter.
6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices.
7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one to secure the computer.
Moving around
When you are just moving within short distances, for example, from your office desk to a meeting room.
Preparing the computer
Before moving the computer, close and latch the display cover to place it in
Sleep mode. You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within the building. To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open the display; then press and release the power button.
If you are taking the computer to a client's office or a different building, you may choose to shut down the computer:
Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off (Windows XP).
Or:
You can put the computer in Sleep mode by pressing <Fn> + <F4>. Then close and latch the display.
When you are ready to use the computer again, unlatch and open the display; then press and release the power button.
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Note: If the Sleep indicator is off, the computer has entered
Hibernation mode and is turned 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 that the computer may enter
Hibernation mode after being in Sleep mode for a period of time.
What to bring to meetings
If your meeting is relatively short, you probably do not need to bring anything with you other than your computer. If your meeting will be longer, or if your battery is not fully charged, you may want to bring the AC adapter with you to plug in your computer in the meeting room.
If the meeting room does not have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode. Press <Fn> + <F4> or close the display cover whenever you are not actively using the computer. To resume, open the display (if closed), then press and release the power button.
Taking the computer home
When you are moving from your office to your home or vice versa.
Preparing the computer
After disconnecting the computer from your desktop, follow these steps to prepare the computer for the trip home:
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Check that you have removed all media and compact disks from the drive(s). Failure to remove the media can damage the drive head.
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Pack the computer in a protective case that can prevent the computer from sliding around and cushion it if it should fall.
Caution: Avoid packing items next to the top cover of the computer. Pressure against the top cover can damage the screen.
What to take with you
Unless you have some items at home, take the following items with you:
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AC adapter and power cord
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The printed User's Guide
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Special considerations
Follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work:
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Minimize the effects of temperature changes by keeping the computer with you.
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If you need to stop for an extended period of time and cannot carry the computer with you, leave the computer in the trunk of the car to avoid exposing the computer to excessive heat.
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Changes in temperature and humidity can cause condensation. Allow the computer to return to room temperature, and inspect the screen for condensation before turning on the computer. If the temperature change is greater than 10 °C (18 °F), allow the computer to come to room temperature slowly. If possible, leave the computer for 30 minutes in an environment with a temperature between outside and room temperature.
Setting up a home office
If you frequently work on your computer at home, you may want to purchase a second AC adapter for use at home. With a second AC adapter, you can avoid carrying the extra weight to and from home.
If you use your computer at home for significant periods of time, you might also want to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse.
Traveling with the computer
When you are moving within a larger distance, for instance, from your office building to a client's office building or traveling locally.
Preparing the computer
Prepare the computer as if you were taking it home. Make sure that the battery in the computer is charged. Airport security may require you to turn on your computer when carrying it into the gate area.
What to take with you
Take the following items with you:
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AC adapter
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Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s)
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Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer
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Special considerations
In addition to the guidelines for taking the computer home, follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling:
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Always take the computer as carry-on luggage.
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If possible, have the computer inspected by hand. Airport security X-ray machines are safe, but do not put the computer through a metal detector.
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Avoid exposing floppy disks to hand-held metal detectors.
Traveling internationally with the computer
When you are moving from country to country.
Preparing the computer
Prepare the computer as you would normally prepare it for traveling.
What to bring with you
Bring the following items with you:
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AC adapter
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Power cords that are appropriate for the country to which you are traveling
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Spare, fully-charged battery packs
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Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer
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Proof of purchase, in case you need to show it to customs officials
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International Travelers Warranty passport
Special considerations
Follow the same special considerations as when traveling with the computer. In addition, these tips are useful when traveling internationally:
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When traveling in another country, check that the local AC voltage and the
AC adapter power cord specifications are compatible. If not, purchase a power cord that is compatible with the local AC voltage. Do not use converter kits sold for appliances to power the computer.
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If you are using the modem, check if the modem and connector is compatible with the telecommunications system of the country you are traveling in.
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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 computer.
Security features include hardware and software locks — a security notch and passwords.
Using a computer security lock
A security keylock notch, located on the chassis of the computer, lets you connect a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.
Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock. Some keyless models are also available.
Using passwords
Passwords protect your computer from unauthorized access. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for your computer and data:
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Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the BIOS utility.
Once set, you must enter this password to gain access to the BIOS utility.
See "BIOS utility" on page 68.
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User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use. Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from Hibernation for maximum security.
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Password on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use.
Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from Hibernation for maximum security.
Important! Do not forget your Supervisor Password! If you forget your password, please get in touch with your dealer or an authorized service center.
Entering passwords
When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen.
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When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when you press
<F2> to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up.
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Type the Supervisor Password and press <Enter> to access the BIOS utility.
If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Try again and press <Enter>.
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When the User Password is set and the password on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up.
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Type the User Password and press <Enter> to use the computer. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Try again and press <Enter>.
Important! You have three chances to enter a password. If you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts.
Press and hold the power button for four seconds to shut down the computer. Then turn on the computer again, and try again.
Setting passwords
You can set passwords using the BIOS utility.
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Expanding through options
Your notebook PC offers you a complete mobile computing experience.
Connectivity options
Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to the computer, read the following section.
Fax/data modem
Your computer has a built-in V.92 56 Kbps fax/data modem.
Warning! This modem port is not compatible with digital phone lines. Plugging this modem into a digital phone line will damage the modem.
To use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to a telephone jack.
Warning! Please make sure that the cable you use is appropriate for the country in which you are working.
Built-in network feature
The built-in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an
Ethernet-based network.
To use the network feature, connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet
(RJ-45) port on the chassis of the computer to a network jack or hub on your network.
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Fast Infrared (FIR)
The computer's Fast Infrared (FIR) port allows you to do wireless data transfer with other IR-aware computers and peripherals such as PDAs, mobile phones, and infrared printers. The infrared port can transfer data at speeds of up to 4
Mbps at a distance of up to one meter.
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Universal Serial Bus (USB)
The USB 2.0 port is a high-speed serial bus which allows 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 1394compatible device like a video camera or digital camera. See your video or digital camera's documentation for details.
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PC Card slot
The Type II PC Card slot of the computer accepts PC Cards that enhance the usability and expandability of the computer. These cards should have a PC Card logo on them.
PC Cards (formerly PCMCIA) are add-on cards for portable computers, giving you expansion possibilities long afforded by desktop PCs. Popular PC Cards include flash, fax/data modem, wireless LAN and SCSI cards. CardBus improves on the 16-bit PC card technology by expanding the bandwidth to 32 bits.
Note: Refer to your card's manual for details on how to install and use the card, and its functions.
Inserting a PC Card
Insert the card into the slot and make the proper connections (e.g., network cable), if necessary. See your card manual for details.
Ejecting a PC Card
Before ejecting a PC Card:
1 Exit the application using the card.
2 Left-click on the PC Card icon on the taskbar and stop the card operation.
3 Press the slot eject button to pop out the eject button; then press it again to eject the card.
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ExpressCard
The ExpressCard is the newest version of the PC Card. It is a smaller and faster interface that further enhances the usability and expandability of your computer.
ExpressCards support a vast number of expansion options, including flash memory card adapters, TV-tuners, Bluetooth connectivity and IEEE 1394B adapters. ExpressCards support USB 2.0 and PCI Express applications.
Important! There are two types, ExpressCard/54 and ExpressCard/
34 (54mm and 34mm), each with different functions. Not all
ExpressCard slots will support both types. Please refer to your card's manual for details on how to install and use the card, and its functions.
Inserting an ExpressCard
Insert the card into the slot and push gently until it clicks into position.
EXPRESS CARD
Ejecting an ExpressCard
Before ejecting an ExpressCard:
1 Exit the application using the card.
2 Left-click on the remove hardware icon on the taskbar and stop the card operation.
3 Push the card gently into the slot and release to pop out the card. Then pull the card free from the slot.
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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 cover; then lift up and remove the memory cover.
3 (a) Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot, then (b) gently press it down until it clicks into place.
4 Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw.
5 Reinstall the battery pack, and reconnect the AC adapter.
6 Turn on the computer.
The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size.
Please consult a qualified technician or contact your local Acer dealer.
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Connecting your TV and AV-in cables
Follow the instructions below to set up the TV function of your Acer Aspire notebook.
PAL/SECAM and NTSC systems
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Plug the PAL/SECAM cable’s RF plug into your notebook’s RF jack.
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Connect the other end to your TV antenna cable, using the NTSC converter if necessary.
PAL/SECAM
NTSC or
RF Converter Home antenna
Important! Please ensure you use the correct cable system for your region before attempting to connect the antenna cable.
Acer DVB-T digital antenna
To connect the antenna:
1
Plug the antenna cable into the RF jack of your notebook.
RF
Note: All diagrams are for reference purposes only. Actual equipment may differ in appearance.
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To set up the antenna:
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Push gently at the top until the bottom section pops out.
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Pull the bottom up until it is positioned at 90 degrees to the antenna body.
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To ensure good reception, the antenna can be positioned on top of your notebook display using the special clip, as shown below.
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Extend the antenna to improve the quality of the reception.
Note: The antenna is only compatible with DVB-T digital TV systems.
A magnet located on the base of the antenna unit also allows you to fix it firmly onto a metal surface for better stability and reception.
Warning! Do not place the magnet near the hard disk drive of your computer. Doing so may damage the drive and/or data.
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AV-in cable
The AV-in cable can be used to connect your notebook to a VHS player or camcorder for viewing, capturing and recording video clips.
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Plug the single end of the cable into the AV-input port of your notebook.
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Connect the other ends to the S-video or composite audio/video jacks on your VHS player, camcorder or other compatible device.
Notebook
AV-in
AV-in
Camcorder
VHS
Note: Extension cables may not be necessary. For more details on how to capture TV or video clips please refer to the Acer Arcade help file.
Acer Arcade TV set-up wizard
(Windows XP Home and Professional)
The first time you open Acer Arcade you will need to run the Set-up Wizard. Use the following steps to complete the TV function set-up:
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Open Acer Arcade from the Start, All Programs menu. This will bring up the Arcade welcome screen.
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Click Next to exit the welcome screen, then choose your screen size and speaker environment.
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BIOS utility
The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS.
Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, 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 the POST; while the notebook PC logo is being displayed.
Boot sequence
To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select
Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen.
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 the screen and use the <Space> keys to set this value to Enabled.
Password
To set a password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Select Set Supervisor password and press the <Enter> key. Using the cursor keys to navigate, input and verify the new password. Highlight Boot System and use the <Space> key to enable or disable this feature. Then select OK to exit.
Using software
Playing DVD movies
When the DVD drive module is installed in the optical drive bay, you can play
DVD movies on your computer.
1 Eject the DVD tray and insert a DVD movie disk; then close the DVD tray.
Important! When you launch the DVD player for the first time, the program asks you to enter the region code. DVD disks are divided into 6 regions. Once your DVD drive is set to a region code, it will play DVD disks of that region only. You can set the region code a
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2 The DVD movie will automatically play after a few seconds.
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5
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Region code
1
Country or region
USA, Canada
Europe, Middle East, South Africa, Japan
Southeast Asia, Taiwan, South Korea
Latin America, Australia, New Zealand
Former USSR, parts of Africa, India
People's Republic of China
Note: To change the region code, insert a DVD movie of a different region into the DVD drive. Please refer to the online help for more information.
Power management
This computer has a built-in power management unit that monitors system activity. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory. If no activity is detected for a period of time
(called an inactivity timeout), the computer stops some or all of these devices in order to conserve energy.
This computer employs a power management scheme that supports the advanced configuration and power interface (ACPI), which allows for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time. Windows handles all power-saving chores for your computer.
Acer eRecovery Management
Acer eRecovery Management is a tool to quickly backup and restore the system.
You can create and save a backup of the current system configuration to hard disk, CD or DVD.
Acer eRecovery Management consists of the following functions:
1 Create backup
2 Restore from backup
3 Create factory default image CD
4 Re-install bundled software without CD
5 Change Acer eRecovery Management password
This chapter will guide you through each process.
Note: This feature is only available on certain models. For systems that do not have a built-in optical disk burner, plug in an external
USB or IEEE 1394-compatible optical disk burner before entering
Acer eRecovery Management for optical disk-related tasks.
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Create backup
You can create and save backup images to hard disk, CD or DVD.
1 Boot to Windows XP
2 Press <Alt> + <F10> to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility.
3 Enter the password to proceed. The default password is six zeros.
4 In the Acer eRecovery Management window, select Recovery settings and click Next.
5 In the Recovery settings window, select Backup snapshot image and click Next.
6 Select the backup method.
a Use Backup to HDD to store the backup disk image on drive D:. b Backup to optical device to store the backup image on CD or DVD.
7 After choosing the backup method, click Next.
Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process.
Restore from backup
You can restore backups previously created (as stated in the Create backup section) from hard disk, CD or DVD.
1 Boot to Windows XP.
2 Press <Alt> + <F10> to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility.
3 Enter the password to proceed. The default password is six zeros.
4 In the Acer eRecovery Management window, select Recovery actions and click Next.
5 Select the desired restore action and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the restore process.
Note: The "Restore C:" item is enabled only if there is a user backup stored on the hard disk (D:\). Please refer to the Create backup section.
Create factory default image CD
When the System CD and Recovery CD are not available, you can create them by using this feature.
1 Boot to Windows XP.
2 Press <Alt> + <F10> to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility.
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3 Enter the password to proceed. The default password is six zeros.
4 In the Acer eRecovery Management window, select Recovery settings and click Next.
5 In the Recovery settings window, select Burn image to disk and click Next.
6 In the Burn image to disk window, select 01. Factory default image and click Next.
7 Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process.
Re-install bundled software without CD
Acer eRecovery Management stores pre-loaded software internally for easy driver and application re-installation.
1 Boot to Windows XP.
2 Press <Alt> + <F10> to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility.
3 Enter the password to proceed. The default password is six zeros.
4 In the Acer eRecovery Management window, select Recovery actions and click Next.
5 In the Recovery settings window, select Reinstall applications/drivers and click Next.
6 Select the desired driver/application and follow the instructions on screen to re-install.
At first launch, Acer eRecovery Management prepares all the needed software and may take few seconds to bring up the software content window.
Change password
Acer eRecovery Management and Acer disk-to-disk recovery are protected by a password that can be changed by the user. Follow the steps below to change the password in Acer eRecovery Management.
1 Boot to Windows XP.
2 Press <Alt> + <F10> to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility.
3 Enter the password to proceed. The default password is six zeros.
4 In the Acer eRecovery Management window, select Recovery settings and click Next.
5 In the Recovery settings window, select Password: Change Acer eRecovery
Management password and click Next.
6 Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process.
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Note: If the system crashes, and will not boot to Windows, you can run Acer disk-to-disk recovery to restore the factory default image under DOS mode.
Troubleshooting
This chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems.
Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solutions to more serious problems require opening up the computer. Do not attempt to open the computer yourself; contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance.
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Troubleshooting tips
This notebook PC incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error message reports to help you solve problems.
If the system reports an error message or an error symptom occurs, see "Error messages" below. If the problem cannot be resolved, contact your dealer. See
"Requesting service" on page 36.
Error messages
If you receive an error message, note the message and take the corrective action. The following table lists the error messages in alphabetical order together with the recommended course of action.
Error messages Corrective action
CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center.
CMOS checksum error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center.
Disk boot failure
Equipment configuration error
Insert a system (bootable) disk into the floppy drive
(A:), then press <Enter> to reboot.
Press <F2> (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot.
Hard disk 0 error
Hard disk 0 extended type error
I/O parity error
Keyboard error or no keyboard connected
Contact your dealer or an authorized service center.
Contact your dealer or an authorized service center.
Contact your dealer or an authorized service center.
Contact your dealer or an authorized service center.
Keyboard interface error
Contact your dealer or an authorized service center.
Memory size mismatch Press <F2> (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot.
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If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility.
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Regulations and safety notices
ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance
As an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
FCC notice
This device has been tested and 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 radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the device off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Increase the separation between the device and receiver.
Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
Notice: Shielded cables
All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations.
Notice: Peripheral devices
Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to comply with the Class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with non-certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception.
Caution
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications
Commission, to operate this computer.
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Operation conditions
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 device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Notice: Canadian users
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
Declaration of Conformity for EU countries
Hereby, Acer, declares that this notebook PC series is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
(Please visit http://global.acer.com/products/notebook/reg-nb/index.htm for complete documents.)
Compliant with Russian regulatory certification
Modem notices
Notice for USA
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. Located on the modem is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment. Upon request, you must provide this information to your telephone company.
If your telephone equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily. If possible, they will notify you in advance. But, if advance notice is not practical, you will be notified as soon as possible. You will also be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.
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Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of your equipment. If they do, you will be notified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service.
If this equipment should fail to operate properly, disconnect the equipment from the phone line to determine if it is causing the problem. If the problem is with the equipment, discontinue use and contact your dealer or vendor.
Caution: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger
UL Listed or CSA Certified Telecommunication Line Cord.
TBR 21
This equipment has been approved [Council Decision 98/482/EC - "TBR 21"] for single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN).
However, due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries, the approval does not, of itself, give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN termination point. In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance.
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 Kingdom Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Hungary,
Czech Republic, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Cyprus and Malta. Usage allowed in the countries of European Union, as well as Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and
Liechtenstein. This device must be used in strict accordance with the regulations and constraints in the country of use. For further information, please contact local office in the country of use.
Notice for Australia
For safety reasons, only connect headsets with a telecommunications compliance label. This includes customer equipment previously labelled permitted or certified.
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Notice for New Zealand
For modem with approval number PTC 211/03/008
1 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network. It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom, nor does it provide any sort of warranty. Above all, it provides no assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model, nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of
Telecom's network services.
2 This equipment is not capable, under all operating conditions, of correct operation at the higher speeds for which it is designed. Telecom will accept no responsibility should difficulties arise in such circumstances.
3 Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom's Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment (PC) associated with this device. The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom's Specifications: a There shall be no more than 10 call attempts to the same number within any 30 minute period for any single manual call initiation, and b The equipment shall go on-hook for a period of not less than 30 seconds between the end of one attempt and the beginning of the next call attempt.
4 Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom's Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment (PC) associated with this device. In order to operate within the limits for compliance with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that automatic calls to different numbers are spaced such that there is not less than 5 seconds between the end of one call attempt and the beginning of another.
5 This equipment shall not be set up to make automatic calls to Telecom's
111 Emergency Service.
For modem with approval number PTC 211/01/030
1 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network. It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom, nor does it provide any sort of warranty. Above all, it provides no assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model, nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of
Telecom's network services.
2 This equipment is not capable, under all operating conditions, of correct operation at the higher speeds for which it is designed. Telecom will accept no responsibility should difficulties arise in such circumstances.
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3 This device is equipped with pulse dialing while the Telecom standard is
DTMF tone dialing. There is no guarantee that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialing.
4 Use of pulse dialing, when this equipment is connected to the same line as other equipment, may give rise to bell tinkle or noise and may also cause a false answer condition. Should such problems occur, the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service.
5 This equipment may not provide for the effective hand-over of a call to another device connected to the same line.
6 Under power failure conditions this appliance may not operate. Please ensure that a separate telephone, not dependent on local power, is available for emergency use.
7 Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom's Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment (PC) associated with this device. The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that calls are answered between 3 and 30 seconds of receipt of ringing.
8 This equipment shall not be set up to make automatic calls to Telecom's
111 Emergency Service.
Important safety instructions
Read these instructions carefully. Save them for future reference.
1 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
2 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a water-moistened cloth for cleaning.
3 Do not use this product near water.
4 Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the product falls, it could be seriously damaged.
5 Slots and openings are provided for ventilation; to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.
This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
6 This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company.
7 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where people will walk on the cord.
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8 If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating.
9 Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the product.
10 Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
11 Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
b If liquid has been spilled into the product.
c If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition.
e If the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged.
f If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.
12 The notebook PC series uses lithium batteries.
Replace the battery with the same type as the product's battery we recommend in the product specification list. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
13 Warning! Batteries may explode if not handled properly. Do not disassemble or dispose of them in fire. Keep them away from children and dispose of used batteries promptly.
14 To avoid hazard of unexpected electrical shock, use the AC adapter only when the wall socket is properly grounded.
15 Use only the proper type of power supply cord set (provided in your accessories box) for this unit. It should be a detachable type: UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7 A 125 V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent. Maximum length is 4.6 meters (15 feet).
16 Always disconnect all telephone lines from the wall outlet before serving or disassembling this equipment.
17 Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
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Laser compliance statement
The CD or DVD drive used with this computer 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 RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE
TO BEAM.
APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUIT
LASERATTENTION: RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS
D’OUVERTURE. EVITTER TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RAYONS.
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE LASER KLASSE 1
VORSICHT: UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET
NICHT DEM STRAHLL AUSSETZEN
PRODUCTO LÁSER DE LA CLASE I
ADVERTENCIA: RADIACIÓN LÁSER INVISIBLE AL SER ABIERTO. EVITE EXPONERSE
A LOS RAYOS.
ADVARSEL: LASERSTRÅLING VEDÅBNING SE IKKE IND I STRÅLEN.
VARO! LAVATTAESSA OLET ALTTINA LASERSÅTEILYLLE.
VARNING: LASERSTRÅLNING NÅR DENNA DEL ÅR ÖPPNAD ÅLÅ TUIJOTA
SÅTEESEENSTIRRA EJ IN I STRÅLEN
VARNING: LASERSTRÅLNING NAR DENNA DEL ÅR ÖPPNADSTIRRA EJ IN I
STRÅLEN
ADVARSEL: LASERSTRÅLING NAR DEKSEL ÅPNESSTIRR IKKE INN I STRÅLEN
LCD pixel statement
The LCD unit is produced with high-precision manufacturing techniques.
Nevertheless, some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction.
Macrovision copyright protection notice
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by
U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by
Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; 5,315,448; and 6,516,132.
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Radio device regulatory notice
Note: Below regulatory information is for models with wireless
LAN and/or Bluetooth only.
General
This product complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of any country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use. Depending on configurations, this product may or may not contain wireless radio devices (such as wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth modules). Below information is for products with such devices.
European Union (EU)
This device complies with the essential requirements of the European Council
Directives listed below:
73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive
• EN 60950
89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive
•
EN 55022
•
•
EN 55024
EN 61000-3-2/-3
99/5/EC Radio & Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE) Directive
•
•
Art.3.1a) EN 60950
Art.3.1b) EN 301 489 -1/-17
•
•
Art.3.2) EN 300 328-2
Art.3.2) EN 301 893 *applies to 5 GHz only
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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 Kingdom Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Hungary,
Czech Republic, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Cyprus and Malta. Usage allowed in the countries of European Union, as well as Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and
Liechtenstein. This device must be used in strict accordance with the regulations and constraints in the country of use. For further information, please contact local office in the country of use.
The FCC RF safety requirement
The radiated output power of the wireless LAN Mini PCI Card and Bluetooth card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the notebook PC series shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized as follows:
1 Users are requested to follow the RF safety instructions on wireless option devices that are included in the user's manual of each RF option device.
Caution: To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of at least 20 cm (8 inches) must be maintained between the antenna for the integrated wireless LAN Mini PCI Card built in to the screen section and all persons.
Note: The Acer wireless Mini PCI adapter implements a transmission diversity function. The function does not emit radio frequencies simultaneously from both antennas. One of the antennas is selected automatically or manually (by users) to ensure good quality radiocommunication.
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2 This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 to
5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC requires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range 5.15 to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems.
3 High power radar are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 to 5.85 GHz bands. These radar stations can cause interference with and/or damage this device.
4 An improper installation or unauthorized use may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Also any tampering of the internal antenna will void the FCC certification and your warranty.
•
•
Canada — Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210)
a Common information
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
b Operation in 2.4 GHz band
To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and installation outdoors is subject to licensing.
c Operation in 5 GHz band
The device for the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor usage to reduce potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems.
High power radars are allocated as primary users (meaning they have priority) of 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz and these radars could cause interference and/or damage to LELAN (Licence-Exempt Local Area
Network) devices.
Exposure of humans to RF fields (RSS-102)
The notebook PC series employs low gain integral antennas that do not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety
Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada's website at www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb.
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 device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
The following local manufacturer/importer is responsible for this declaration:
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Product name:
Model number:
Machine type:
SKU number:
Notebook PC
DQ70
Aspire 950xxx
Aspire 950xxx ("x" = 0 - 9, a - z, or A - Z)
Name of responsible party: Acer America Corporation
Address of responsible party: 2641 Orchard Parkway
San Jose, CA 95134
USA
Contact person:
Tel:
Fax:
Mr. Young Kim
408-922-2909
408-922-2606
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Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking
Name of manufacturer: Beijing Acer Information Co., Ltd.
Address of manufacturer:
Huade Building, No.18, ChuangYe Rd.
ShangDi Zone, HaiDian District Beijing PRCE marking
Contact person:
Tel:
Fax:
E-mail:
Mr. Easy Lai
886-2-8691-3089
886-2-8691-3000 [email protected]
Declares that product: Notebook PC
Trade name: Acer
Model number:
Machine type:
SKU number:
DQ70
Aspire 950xxx
Aspire 950xxx ("x" = 0 - 9, a - z, or A - Z)
Is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following EC directives.
Reference no.
89/336/EEC
73/23/EEC
1999/5/EC
Title
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC directive)
Low Voltage Directive (LVD)
Radio & Telecommunications Terminal Equipment
Directive (R&TTE)
The product specified above 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 force to assure that production units of the same product will continue to comply with these requirements.
07/01/2005
Easy Lai, Director Date
Qualification Center
Product Assurance
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Index
A
AC adapter
audio 28 adjusting the volume 28
B
battery pack
brightness
C
care
CD-ROM
cleaning
computer
connections
D
display
DVD movies
E
F
FAQ. See frequently-asked questions frequently-asked questions 33
H
Hibernation mode
I
K
keyboard 23 embedded numeric keypad 23
L
M
media access
memory
messages
N
Notebook Manager
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numeric keypad
P
PC Card 62 ejecting 62 inserting 62
printer
Q
questions
setting location for modem use
S
safety
security
speakers
support
T
travel
U
V
view
volume
W
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