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Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420 Series User's Guide.
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iii Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instruct ions marked on the product. Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
iv Warnings • Do not use t his product near water. • Do not place this prod uct on an unstable cart, stand or tab le. If the product falls, it could be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are provided fo r ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product a nd to protec t it from ove rheating.
v Note: The grounding pin also provides good protectio n from unexpected noise prod uced by other nearby electrical devices that may interfere with the performance of this product.
vi discharged hundreds of times, but it will eventually wear out. When the operation time becom es noticeably sho rter than normal, buy a ne w battery. Use only Acer approved batteries, and recharge you r battery only with Acer approved chargers designated for this device .
vii Telephone line safety • Disconnect all telephone lines from the equ ipment when not in use and/or before servicin g. • To avoid the remote risk of electric shock from lightning , do not connect the telephone line to this equipm ent during lightning or thunderstorms.
viii Pacemakers. Pacemaker manufac turers recommend that a min imum separation of 15.3 centimeters (6 inches) be maintained between wireless devices and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of Wireless Technolo gy Research.
ix Emergency calls Warning: You cannot make emergency calls through this devic e. To make an emergency call you shall dial o ut through your mobi le phone or other telephone call system. Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding.
x ENERGY STAR is a government program (public/private partnership) that gives people the power to prote ct the envi ronment in a cost effective way and without sacrificing quality or product feature s.
xi Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zo ne by adjusting the viewin g angle of the monito r, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to achieve maximu m comfort.
xii Developing good work habits Develop the following work habits to make you r computer use more relaxing and productive: • Take short breaks regularly and often. • Perform some stretching exercises. • Breathe fresh air as often as possible. • Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy bod y.
xiii Declaration of Conformity We , Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited 3F, No. 168 X izang medium road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China Contact Person: Mr.
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xv First things first We would like to thank you for mak ing an Acer notebook yo ur choice for meeting your mobile comp uting needs. Your guides To help you use your Acer notebook, we have desig ned a.
xvi To turn the power off, do any of th e followin g: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start then click on Shut Down . • Use the power button You can also put the comp uter in sleep mode by pressing the sleep hotkey <Fn> + <F4> .
xvii Taking care of yo ur battery pack Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Turn the power off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. Keep them away from children.
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Information for your safety and comfort iii Safety instructions iii Additional safety information vii Operating environment vii Medical devices vii Vehicles viii Potentially explosive environments vii.
Using the keyboard 29 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 29 Windows keys 30 Hotkeys 31 Special keys 32 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 33 Using a computer security lock 33 Audio 34 Adju.
Acer Arcade Deluxe (for selected models) 56 56 Remote control (for selecte d models) 57 Remote functions 58 Starting Acer Arcade Deluxe 59 VideoMag ician 59 DV Wizard 59 DVDivine 59 Taking your notebo.
Power management 73 Acer eRecovery Management 74 Create backup 74 Burn backup disc 75 Restore and recovery 75 Troubleshooting 77 Troubleshooting ti ps 77 Error messages 77 Regulations and safety notic.
1 Empowering Technology Acer Empowering Technology The Empowering Technology toolbar makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manag e your new Acer system. Displayed by default in the upper half of your screen, it provide s access to the following utilities: Note: All of the following co ntent is for general reference only.
2 Empowering Technology Acer eNet Manageme nt Acer eNet Management helps you quickl y connect to both wired and wireless networks in a variety of locations. To access this utility, select "Acer eNet Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar or run the program from the Acer Empowering Techn ology program group in S tart menu.
3 Empowering Technology Acer eNet Management can save netwo r k settings for a location to a profile, and automatically switch to the appropriate profile when you move from one location to another. Settings stored incl ude network connection setting s (IP and DNS settings, wireless AP details, etc.
4 Empowering Technology Acer ePower Manage ment Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your power m anagement options.
5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to save your new settings. To delete a power pl an: You cannot delete the power plan you are cu rrently using. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you wish to delete from the drop-down list.
6 Empowering Technology Acer eAudio Management Acer eAudio Management allows you to easily control the e nhanced sound effects of Dolby® Home Theater™ on your system. Select " Movie " or " Game " mode to experience the awesom e realism of 5.
7 Empowering Technology Acer ePresentati on Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you proj ect your computer's display to an external display device or projector using the h otkey: <Fn> + <F5> .
8 Empowering Technology Acer eDataSecurity Management (for select ed models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that protects your files from being accessed by unau thorized persons.
9 Empowering Technology Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is simple yet effective utility that allows you to lo ck removable s torage, o ptical and floppy driv e devices to ensure that data can't be stolen while your system is unattended.
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11 Empowering Technology Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a versatile backup utility. It allows you to create full or incremental backups, burn the fa ctory default image to optical disc, and restore from previously created backups or reinstall applications an d drivers.
12 Empowering Technology For more information, please refer to "Acer eRecove ry Management " on page 74 in the AcerSystem User's Guide .
13 Empowering Technology Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications, set BIOS passwords and modify boot option s. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation.
14 Empowering Technology Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Ce nter collects key mob ile-related system settings in one easy-to-find place, so you can qu ickly configure your Acer system to fit the situation as you change locations, networks or activities.
15 English Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... po ster, let us show yo u around yo ur new Acer notebook.
16 English # ICON Item Description 1 Microphone Internal microphone for so und recording. 2 Display screen Also c alled Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output.
17 English Closed front view Left view # Icon Item Description 1 Microph one-in jack Accepts input from external m icrophones. 2 Headphones/speaker/ line-out jack Connects to audio lin e-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). 3 Unlim ited volume control wheel Adjust the volume of the audio-out.
18 English Right view # Item Description 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. 2 Optical disk access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active. 3 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the drive. 4 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off.
19 English Rear view # Icon Item Description 1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington -compatible computer security lock. 2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
20 English Base view # Icon Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4M e m o r y compartment Houses the computer's main memory.
21 English Specifications Operating sy stem • Windows Vi sta ™ Home Premium • Windows Vista ™ Home Basic Platform (For Aspire 2920) •I n t e l ® Centrino ® Duo mobi le processor technology, featuring: •I n t e l ® Core ™ 2 Duo mobile processor T7300/T7500/ T7700/T7800 (4 MB L2 cache, 2/2 .
22 English Graphics • Mob ile Intel ® GL960/GM965 Express Chipset wi th integrated 3D graphics, featurin g Intel ® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100(Intel ® GMA X3100) wit h up to 358 MB of Intel ® Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.
23 English Dimensions • 304 (W) x 223 (D) x 32/42 (H) mm (11.97 x 8.78 x 1.26/1.65 inches) Power subsystem • ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supp orts Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes • 53.3 W/44.4 W, 4800/4000 mAh Li-ion 6-cell pri mary battery pack • Acer Quiccharge ™ technology: • 2.
24 English Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact config uration of you r PC depend s on the model p urchased. Software • Acer Empoweri ng Technology (Acer eNet, ePo.
25 English Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators. The front panel indicators ar e visible even wh en the computer c over is clos ed up. 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light sho ws green when in AC mode.
26 English Easy-launch buttons Located beside the keyboard are applicatio n buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: WLAN, Internet, em ail, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology . The mail and Web browser bu ttons are pre-set to email and Internet p rograms, but can be reset by users.
27 English Touchpad The built-in seamless touchpad is a pointi ng device tha t senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move you r finger across the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support.
28 English Touchpad basics The following items show you how to use the tou chpad: • Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor. • Press the left (1) and right (3) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution functi ons.
29 English Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and a n embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, functi on and special keys. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
30 English Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description Windows ke y Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on th e Windows Start button; it launche s the Start menu.
31 English Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access m ost of the computer's controls like screen b rightness, volume output an d the BIOS utility. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combinatio n.
32 English Special keys You can locate the Euro symbol and th e US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of yo ur keyboard. The Euro symbol 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2H o l d < Alt Gr> and then press the <5> key at the upper-center of the keyboard.
33 English Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray Press the drive eject button to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is on. Insert a paper clip to the emergency ejec t hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off.
34 English Audio The computer comes with 32-bit Intel Hig h-Definition audio, and Dolb y ® certified surround sound system with two bu ilt-in stereo speakers. Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the comp uter is as easy as scrolling unlimited volume control wheel on the front panel .
35 English Using the system utilities Acer GridVista (dual- display compatible) Note: This feature is only a vailable on certain models. To enable the dual display feature of you r notebook, first ens.
36 English 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each win dow into the approp riate grid.
37 English Norton Internet Security Norton Internet Security is an anti-virus utility th at can protect against viruses, keeping your data safe and secure. How do I check for viruses? 1 Double-click the Norton Internet Security icon on the Windows desktop .
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39 English Frequently asked questions The following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer. Easy solutions are provided for each o ne. I turned on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. Look at the power indicator: • If it is not lit, no power is being supplied to the computer.
40 English • If headphones, earphones o r external speakers are connected to the line - out port on the computer, the internal sp eakers automatically turn off. I want to eject the optical drive t ray without turning on the power. There is a mechanical eject hole on the o ptical drive.
41 English I want to resto re my computer to its original settings without recovery CDs. Note: If your system is the multilingu al version, the operating system and language you choose when you first turn on the system will be the only option for future recovery o perations.
42 English Requesting service International Travelers Warranty (ITW) Your computer is backed by an Inte rn ational Travelers Warranty (ITW) that gives you security and peace of mind when traveling. Ou r worldwide network of service centers are there to give you a helping hand.
43 English Battery pack The computer uses a batt ery pack that gi ves you long use betwee n charges. Battery pack characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristics: • Employs current battery technology standards. • Delivers a battery-low warning.
44 English Follow these steps ag ain until the ba ttery has been charge d and discharged three times. Use this conditioning process fo r all new batteries, or if a b attery hasn't been used for a long time. If the computer is to be stored for more than two weeks, you are advised to remove the battery pack from the unit.
45 English To remove a battery pack: 1 Slide the battery releas e latch to release the battery. 2 Pull the battery from the battery bay. Charging the battery To charge the battery, first make sure that it is correctly installed in the battery bay. Plug the AC adapter in to the computer, and connect to a mains power outlet.
46 English Battery-lo w warning When using batter y power pay attention to the Win dows power meter. Warning: Connect the AC adapte r as soon as possible after the battery-low warning app ears. Data will be lost if the battery to become fully depleted and the computer sh uts down.
47 English Acer Arcade (for selected models) Acer Arcade is an integrated player for music, photos, DVD m ovies and videos. It can be operated using yo ur pointing device or remote con trol. To watch or listen, click or select a content b utton (e.g., Music, Video, etc.
48 English Finding and playing content Clicking a button o n the Arcade home page op ens the corresponding feature's home page. The c ontent pages have buttons on the left and a c ontent browsing area on the right.
49 English In Audio Settings : Use "Speaker Environment" to choose be tween "H eadphones," "SPDIF," "2" or more speakers depending on yo ur audio equipment.
50 English Virtual keyboard Whenever you are required to enter search information, or name a file, DVD or folder, you can use the onsc reen virtual keyboard.
51 English Cinema If your computer came with a DVD driv e, you can play mov ies from DVDs and video CDs ( VCDs) with the C inema func tion of Acer A rcade. Th is player has the features and controls of a typical DVD player. When you insert a disk into the DV D drive, the movie begins playing automatically.
52 English Album Acer Arcade lets you view digital photos individually or as a slide sho w, from any available drive on your comput er. Click the Album button on the Arcade Home page to show the Albu m main page. The content area on the right shows both indi vidual pictures and folders.
53 English To add background music to a slide sho w, click on the "Slide Show Music" option. The Slide Sho w Music page will ask you to choose music from your personal music library. Click Load Default Settings to return your settings to their default values.
54 English Note: For more details on e diting video and all the associ ated features, please refer to the Acer Arcade help m enu. Music For convenient access to your music collectio n, click Music on the Arcade homepage to open the M usic homepage. Select the folder, CD or category that con tains the music you want to listen to.
55 English It is also possible to burn combo CD/DVDs with m usic, photos, and film all in one. The possibilities are endless! For specific details about each of these optio ns, click the Help button to open the Arcade help menu.
56 English Acer Arcade Deluxe (for selected models) Note: Acer Arcade Deluxe is available for systems with Windows Media Center. Acer Arcade Deluxe extends the capab ilities of your Windows Media Cent.
57 English Remote control (for selected models) If your computer is bundled with a remote control for use wiht the Arcad e Deluxe software, the table below explains the functions.
58 English Remote functions *TeleText regions only. # Item Description 1 Play Play selection 2 Record Record TV 3 Rewind Reverse playback or go to previou s picture 4 S kip Back ward Skip a section ba.
59 English Starting Acer Arcade Deluxe You can run the Acer Arcade Deluxe u tilities directly from Windows Media Center. To do this, scroll up/dow n from the Main page to view the Ace r Arcade Deluxe utilities list and left/right to selec t a utility.
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61 English Taking your notebook PC with you This section gives you tips and hin ts to consider when moving around or traveling with your comp uter. Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories : 1 Save any open files.
62 English Note: If the Sleep indicator is of f, the computer has entered Hibernation mode and is turn ed off. If the power indicator is off but the Sleep indicator is on, the computer has entered Sleep mode. In both cases, press and release the power button to turn the computer back on.
63 English Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect yo ur computer while traveling to and from work: • Minimize the effects of temperature changes by keeping th e computer with you.
64 English Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for taking the co mputer home, follow these guidelines to protect your comp uter while traveling: • Always take the computer as carry-on luggage. • If possible, have the computer inspected by hand.
65 English Securing your computer Your computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of. Learn how to protect and take care of your compu ter.
66 English Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when yo u press < F2 > to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up. • Type the Supervisor Password an d press < Enter > to access the BIOS utility.
67 English Expanding through options Your notebo ok PC offers yo u a complete mo bile comp uting experie nce. Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral de vices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC. For instru ctions on how to connect different external devices to the computer, read the following section.
68 English Built-in network feature The built-in network feature allows you to con nect your computer to an Ethernet-based network. To use the network feature, connect an Ethernet cab le from the Ethernet (RJ-45) port on the chassis of the comp uter to a network jack or hub o n your network.
69 English ExpressCard The ExpressCard is the newest version of th e PC Card. It is a smaller and faster interface that further enhances the usability and exp andability of your computer. ExpressCards support a vast numb er of expansion options, includ ing flash memory card adapters, TV-tuners, Bluetooth co nnectivity and IEEE 1394B adapters.
70 English Installing memory Follow these steps to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. Then turn the computer over to access its base. 2 Remove the screws from the memory co ver; then lift up and remove the memory cover.
71 English BIOS utility The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer 's BIOS. Your compu ter is alrea dy properly c onfigured a nd optimize d, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run it.
72 English Using software Playing DVD movies When the DVD drive module is installed in the optical drive bay, you can p lay DVD movies on your computer. 1 Eject the DVD disk. Important! Whe n you launch the DVD pl ayer for the first time, the program asks you to enter the re gion code.
73 English Power management This computer has a built- in power management unit that monitors system activity. System activity refers to any ac tivity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, m ouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to th e computer , and video memory.
74 English Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a tool to quickly backup and restore the system. You can create and save a b ackup of th e current system configuration to hard disk, CD or DVD. You can also backu p/restore the factory default image, and reinstall applications and drivers.
75 English Burn backup disc Using the Burn Disc page o f Acer eRecovery Mana gement, you can burn th e factory default image, a user backup image, the c urrent system configuration, or an application backup i mage to CD or DVD.
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77 English Troubleshooting This chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a pro blem occurs. Solutions to more serious problems require openin g up the computer. Do not atte mpt to open the computer yourself; co ntact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance.
78 English If you still encounter problems after going thro ugh the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service c enter for assistance.
79 English Regulations and safety notices FCC notice This device has been tested and fo und to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
80 English and (2) this device must accept any interference received, inclu ding interference that may cause undesired ope ration. Notice: Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus complies with Ca nadian ICES-003.
81 English Your telephone company may make chang es in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could a ffect the proper fu nctioning of your equipment. If they do, you will be notified in ad vance to give you an opportunity to maintain unin terrupted telephone service.
82 English Notice for New Zealand 1 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equ ipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its netw ork. It indicates n o endorsement of the product b y Telecom, no r does it provi de any sort of warranty .
83 English Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser p roduct. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (sho wn below) is located on the drive. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WH EN OPEN.
84 English Radio device regulatory notice Note : Below regulatory information is for models with wireless LAN and/o r Bluetooth on ly. General This product complies with the radio fre quency and safety standards of any country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use.
85 English wireless mouse/keyboard) • EN301 511 V9.0.2:2003 (Applied to models with 3G function) • EN301 908-1 V2.2.1:2003 (A pplied to models with 3G function).
86 English List of applicable countries EU member states as of May 2004 are: Belgium, Denmark, Germ any, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxemb ourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finland, Sweden, United Kingdom Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovak Rep ublic, Slovenia, Cyprus and Malta.
87 English 2 This device is restricted to indoor us e due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC requires this prod uct to be used indoors for the frequency range 5.15 to 5.25 GHz to reduc e the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mo bile Satellite systems.
88 English LCD panel ergonomic specifications Design viewi ng distance 500 mm Design inclination angle 0.0° Design azimuth angle 90.0° Viewing direction range class Class IV Screen tilt angle 85.
89 English Index A AC adapter caring for xvi audio 34 adjusting the volume 34 troublesh ooting 39 B battery pack battery-low warning 46 caring for xvii characteristics 43 charging 45 checking charge l.
90 English error 77 modem 67 N network 68 Notebook Man ager hotkey 31 num lock 29 on indicator 25 numeric keypad embedded 29 P password 65 types 65 ports 67 printer troublesh ooting 40 problems 39 CD-.
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