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Aspire 9810/9800 Series

User's Guide

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Aspire 9810/9800 Series User's Guide Original Issue: 12/2006

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.

Record the model number, serial number, purchase date and place of purchase information in the space provided below. The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to your computer. All correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial number, model number and purchase information.

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Aspire 9810/9800 Series Notebook PC

Model number: __________________________________

Serial number: ___________________________________

Date of purchase: ________________________________

Place of purchase: ________________________________

Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. Other companies' product names or trademarks are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to their respective companies.

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Information for your safety and comfort

Safety instructions

Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

Turning the product off before cleaning

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

CAUTION for plug as disconnecting device

Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the power supply unit:

Install the power supply unit before connecting the power cord to the AC power outlet.

Unplug the power cord before removing the power supply unit from the computer.

If the system has multiple sources of power, disconnect power from the system by unplugging all power cords from the power supplies.

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CAUTION for Accessibility

Be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as possible. When you need to disconnect power to the equipment, be sure to unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.

CAUTION for Dummy Card of PCMCIA & Express Slot

Your computer shipped with plastic dummies installed in the PCMCIA & Express slot. Dummies protect unused slots from dust, metal object, or other particles. Save the dummy for use when no PCMCIA or Express Card is installed in the slot.

CAUTION for Listening

To protect your hearing, follow these instructions.

• Increase the volume gradually until you can hear clearly and comfortably.

• Do not increase the volume level after your ears have adjusted.

• Do not listen to music at high volumes for extended periods.

• Do not increase the volume to block out noisy surroundings.

• Decrease the volume if you can't hear people speaking near you.

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Warnings

• Do not use this product near water.

• Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the product

falls, it could be seriously damaged.

• 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.

• 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.

• To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage,

do not place the product on a vibrating surface.

• Never use it under sporting, exercising, or any vibrating environment

which will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack.

Using electrical power

• 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.

• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this

product where people will walk on the cord.

• 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.

• Do not overload a power outlet, strip or receptacle by plugging in too

many devices. The overall system load must not exceed 80% of the branch circuit rating. If power strips are used, the load should not exceed 80% of the power strip's input rating.

• This product's AC adapter is equipped with a three-wire grounded plug.

The plug only fits in a grounded power outlet. Make sure the power outlet is properly grounded before inserting the AC adapter plug. Do not insert the plug into a non-grounded power outlet. Contact your electrician for details.

Warning! The grounding pin is a safety feature. Using a power outlet that is not properly grounded may result in electric shock and/or injury.

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Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from unexpected noise produced by other nearby electrical devices that may interfere with the performance of this product.

• Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set. If you need

to replace the power cord set, make sure that the new power cord meets the following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7 A 125 V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent, 4.6 meters (15 feet) maximum length.

Product servicing

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.

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when:

• the power cord or plug is damaged, cut or frayed

• liquid was spilled into the product

• the product was exposed to rain or water

• the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged

• the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need

for service

• the product does not operate normally after following the operating

instructions

Note: 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.

Replacing the battery pack

The notebook uses lithium batteries. Replace the battery with the same type as that which came bundled with your product. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

Warning! Batteries may explode if not handled properly. Do not disassemble or dispose of them in fire. Keep them away from children. Follow local regulations when disposing of used batteries.

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Telephone line safety

• Disconnect all telephone lines from the equipment when not in use and/or

before servicing.

• To avoid the remote risk of electric shock from lightning, do not connect

the telephone line to this equipment during lightning or thunderstorms.

Warning! For safety reasons, do not use non-compliant parts when adding or changing components. Consult your reseller for purchase options.

Additional safety information

Your device and its enhancements may contain small parts. Keep them out of the reach of small children.

Operating environment

Warning! For safety reasons, turn off all wireless or radio transmitting devices when using your laptop under the following conditions. These devices may include, but are not limited to: wireless lan (WLAN), Bluetooth and/or 3G.

Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area, and always switch off your device when its use is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger. Use the device only in its normal operating positions. This device meets RF exposure guidelines when used normally, and it and its antenna are positioned at least 1.5 centimeters (5/8 inches) away from your body (refer to the figure below). It should not contain metal and you should position the device the above-stated distance from your body. To successfully transmit data files or messages, this device requires a good quality connection to the network. In some cases, transmission of data files or messages may be delayed until such a connection is available. Ensure that the above separation distance instructions are followed until the transmission is completed. Parts of the device are magnetic. Metallic materials may be attracted to the device, and persons with hearing aids should not hold the device to the ear with the hearing aid. Do not place credit cards or other magnetic storage media near the device, because information stored on them may be erased.

Medical devices

Operation of any radio transmitting equipment, including wireless phones, may interfere with the functionality of inadequately protected medical devices. Consult a physician or the manufacturer of the medical device to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy or if you have any questions. Switch off your device in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF transmissions..

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Pacemakers. Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum separation of 15.3 centimeters (6 inches) be maintained between wireless devices and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research. Persons with pacemakers should do the following:

• Always keep the device more than 15.3 centimeters (6 inches) from the

pacemaker

• Not carry the device near your pacemaker when the device is switched o. If

you suspect interference, switch off your device, and move it

Hearing aids. Some digital wireless devices may interfere with some hearing aids. If interference occurs, consult your service provider.

Vehicles

RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles such as electronic fuel injection systems, electronic antiskid (antilock) braking systems, electronic speed control systems, and air bag systems. For more information, check with the manufacturer, or its representative, of your vehicle or any equipment that has been added. Only qualified personnel should service the device, or install the device in a vehicle. Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty that may apply to the device. Check regularly that all wireless equipment in your vehicle is mounted and operating properly. Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in the same compartment as the device, its parts, or enhancements. For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember that air bags inflate with great force. Do not place objects, including installed or portable wireless equipment in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. If in-vehicle wireless equipment is improperly installed, and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result. Using your device while flying in aircraft is prohibited. Switch off your device before boarding an aircraft. The use of wireless teledevices in an aircraft may be dangerous to the operation of the aircraft, disrupt the wireless telephone network, and may be illegal.

Potentially explosive environments

Switch off your device when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Potentially explosive atmospheres include areas where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Switch off the device at refueling points such as near gas pumps at service stations. Observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots, storage, and distribution areas; chemical plants; or where blasting operations are in progress. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly marked. They include below deck on boats, chemical transfer or storage facilities, vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane), and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain, dust or metal powders.

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Emergency calls

Warning: You cannot make emergency calls through this device. To make an emergency call you shall dial out through your mobile phone or other telephone call system.

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. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm

Mercury advisory

For projectors or 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 information, check www.lamprecycle.org

. For lamp-specific disposal

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ENERGY STAR is a government program (public/private partnership) that gives people the power to protect the environment in a cost effective way and without sacrificing quality or product features. Products that earn the ENERGY STAR prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Energy (DOE). In the average home, 75% of all electricity used to power home electronics is consumed while the products are turned off. ENERGY STAR qualified home electronic products in the off position use up to 50% less energy than conventional equipment. More information refers to http://www.energystar.gov

As an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

This product has been shipped enabled for power management:

and http://www.energystar.gov/powermangement.

• Activate display’ Sleep mode within 15 minutes of user inactivity.

• Activate computer’s Sleep mode within 30 minutes of user inactivity.

• Wake the computer from Sleep mode by pushing power button.

• More power management settings can be done through Acer ePower

Management.

Tips and information for comfortable use

Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after prolonged use. Users are also at risk of physical injury after long hours of working in front of a computer. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate working conditions, personal health and other factors greatly increase the risk of physical injury.

Incorrect computer usage may lead to carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, tenosynovitis or other musculoskeletal disorders. The following symptoms may appear in the hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, neck or back:

• numbness, or a burning or tingling sensation

• aching, soreness or tenderness

• pain, swelling or throbbing

• stiffness or tightness

• coldness or weakness

If you have these symptoms, or any other recurring or persistent discomfort and/or pain related to computer use, consult a physician immediately and inform your company's health and safety department.

The following section provides tips for more comfortable computer use.

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Finding your comfort zone

Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort. Observe the following tips:

• refrain from staying too long in one fixed posture

• avoid slouching forward and/or leaning backward

• stand up and walk around regularly to remove the strain on your leg

muscles

• take short rests to relax your neck and shoulders

• avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders

• install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within

comfortable reach

• if you view your monitor more than your documents, place the display at

the center of your desk to minimize neck strain

Taking care of your vision

Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your eyes. The following sections provide suggestions on how to reduce eyestrain.

Eyes

• Rest your eyes frequently.

• Give your eyes regular breaks by looking away from the monitor and

focusing on a distant point.

• Blink frequently to keep your eyes from drying out.

Display

• Keep your display clean.

• Keep your head at a higher level than the top edge of the display so your

eyes point downward when looking at the middle of the display.

• Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to a comfortable level for

enhanced text readability and graphics clarity.

• Eliminate glare and reflections by:

• placing your display in such a way that the side faces the window or

any light source

• minimizing room light by using drapes, shades or blinds

• using a task light

• changing the display's viewing angle

• using a glare-reduction filter

• using a display visor, such as a piece of cardboard extended from the

display's top front edge

• Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle.

• Avoid looking at bright light sources, such as open windows, for extended

periods of time.

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Developing good work habits

Develop the following work habits to make your 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 body.

Warning! We do not recommend using the computer on a couch or bed. If this is unavoidable, work for only short periods, take breaks regularly, and do some stretching exercises.

Note: For more information, please refer to "Regulations and safety notices" on page 96 in the AcerSystem User's Guide.

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First things first

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

Your guides

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

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

The 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 15 for the location of the power button.

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To turn the power off, do any of the following:

• Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start then click on

Shut Down.

• Use the power button

You can also shut down the computer by closing the display cover, or by pressing the sleep hotkey <Fn> + <F4>.

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.

• Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Do not place it near sources

of heat, such as a radiator.

• Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0 ºC (32 ºF) or above

50 ºC (122 ºF).

• Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields.

• Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture.

• Do not spill water or any liquid on the computer.

• Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration.

• Do not expose the computer to dust or dirt.

• Never place objects on top of the computer.

• Do not slam the computer display when you close it.

• Never place the computer on uneven surfaces.

Taking care of your AC adapter

Here are some ways to take care of your AC adapter:

• Do not connect the adapter to any other device.

• 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.

• When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself but pull

on the plug.

• 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:

• Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Turn the power off

before removing or replacing batteries.

• Do not tamper with batteries. Keep them away from children.

• Dispose of used batteries 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:

• the computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged;

• the computer does not operate normally

please refer to "Frequently asked questions" on page 47.

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Information for your safety and comfort iii

Safety instructions iii Additional safety information vi Operating environment vi Medical devices vi Vehicles vii Potentially explosive environments vii Emergency calls viii Disposal instructions viii Tips and information for comfortable use ix

First things first xii

Your guides xii Basic care and tips for using your computer xii

Turning your computer on and off xii Taking care of your computer xiii Taking care of your AC adapter xiii Taking care of your battery pack xiv Cleaning and servicing xiv

Acer Empowering Technology 1

Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer ePresentation Management 6 Acer eDataSecurity Management 7 Acer eLock Management 8 Acer eRecovery Management 10 Acer eSettings Management 12 Windows Mobility Center 13

Your Acer notebook tour 15

Front view 15 Closed front view 16 Left view 18 Right view 19 Rear view 20 Base view 21

Specifications 22 Indicators 28 Easy-launch buttons 29 Touchpad 30

Touchpad basics 30

Using the keyboard 32

Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 32 Windows keys 33 Hotkeys 34 Special keys 36

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Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 37 Using a computer security lock 37 Audio 38

Adjusting the volume 38 Using surround/multi-channel sound 39

Dolby Digital Live 39

DTS Connect 40

Using RAID 41

What is RAID? 41

RAID 0 41 RAID 1 41

Intel Matrix RAID 41 Before enabling RAID on your system 42 Enabling RAID on your system 42 After enabling RAID on your system 43

Using the system utilities 44

Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 44 Launch Manager 45 Norton Internet Security 46

Frequently asked questions 47

Requesting service 50

International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 50

Before you call 50

Battery pack 51

Battery pack characteristics 51

Maximizing the battery's life 51 Installing and removing the battery pack 52 Charging the battery 53 Checking the battery level 53 Optimising battery life 53 Battery-low warning 54

Acer Arcade (for selected models) 55

Remote control (for selected models) 56

Remote functions 57 Finding and playing content 58

Settings 58 Arcade controls 59

Navigation controls 59

Player controls 59

Virtual keyboard 60

Background mode 60 Cinema 61

Settings 61 Album 62

Editing Pictures 62

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Slide Show settings 62

Video 63

Playing a video file 63 Capturing video (TV models only) 63 Snapshot 63

Editing video 64 Music 64 TV (for selected models) 65

Time-shift functionality 65

Recorded TV 66

Scheduling recordings 66

Program guide 66

Find program 66

TV settings 66

Using TeleText functions 67 Make DVDs 68

Authoring CD/DVDs 68

Acer Arcade Deluxe (for selected models) 69

Remote control (for selected models) 70

Remote functions 71 Starting Acer Arcade Deluxe 72 VideoMagician 72 TV Joy (selected models only) 72 SportsCap (selected models only) 72 DV Wizard 73 DVDivine 73

Taking your notebook PC with you 74

Disconnecting from the desktop 74 Moving around 74

Preparing the computer 74

What to bring to meetings 75 Taking the computer home 75

Preparing the computer 75

What to take with you 75

Special considerations 76

Setting up a home office 76 Traveling with the computer 76

Preparing the computer 76

What to take with you 76

Special considerations 77 Traveling internationally with the computer 77

Preparing the computer 77

What to bring with you 77

Special considerations 77

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Securing your computer 78

Using a computer security lock 78 Using passwords 78

Entering passwords 79 Setting passwords 79

Expanding through options 80

Connectivity options 80

Fax/data modem 80 Built-in network feature 81 Fast Infrared (FIR) 81 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 82 IEEE 1394 port 82 PC Card slot 83 ExpressCard 84

Installing memory 85 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables 86 BIOS utility 89

Boot sequence 89

Enable disk-to-disk recovery 89

Password 89 Using software 90

Playing DVD movies 90

Power management 91 Acer eRecovery Management 92

Create backup 92 Burn backup disc 93 Restore and recovery 93

Troubleshooting 94

Troubleshooting tips 94 Error messages 94

Regulations and safety notices 96

FCC notice 96 Modem notices 97 Laser compliance statement 100 LCD pixel statement 100 Macrovision copyright protection notice 100 Radio device regulatory notice 101 General 101 European Union (EU) 101 The FCC RF safety requirement 103 Canada — Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) 104 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity 105

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LCD panel ergonomic specifications 107

Index 108

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Acer Empowering Technology

The Empowering Technology toolbar makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer system. Displayed by default in the upper half of your screen, it provides access to the following utilities:

• Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently.

• Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable

power plans.

• Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts

display settings.

• Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and

encryption.

• Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media.

• Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably

and completely.

• Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts

settings easily.

For more information, right click on the Empowering Technology toolbar, then select the "Help" or "Tutorial" function.

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Empowering Technology password

Before using Acer eLock Management and Acer eRecovery Management, you must initialize the Empowering Technology password. Right-click on the Empowering Technology toolbar and select "Password Setup" to do so. If you have not initialized the Empowering Technology password and run Acer eLock Management or Acer eRecovery Management, you will be asked to create it.

Note: If you lose the Empowering Technology password, there is no way to reset it except by reformatting your system. Make sure to remember or write down your password!

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Acer eNet Management

Acer eNet Management helps you quickly connect to both wired and wireless networks in a variety of locations. To access this utility, select "Acer eNet Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar or run the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu. You can also 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 option to manually adjust the settings to match

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Acer eNet Management can save network settings for a location to a profile, and automatically switch to 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.

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Acer ePower Management

Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your power management options. To access this utility, select "Acer ePower Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar, run the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select "Acer ePower Management".

Using power plans

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Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver. You can also create customized power plans. You can create, switch between, edit, delete and restore power plans, as described below.

View and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking the appropriate tabs. You can open Windows power options by clicking "More Power Options".

Note: You cannot delete the predefined power plans.

To create a new power plan:

Creating customized power plans allows you to save and quickly switch to a personalized set of power options.

1 Click the Create Power Plan icon. 2 Enter a name for your new power plan. 3 Choose a predefined power plan to base your customized plan on. 4 If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you want your computer

to use.

5 Click "OK" to save your new power plan.

To switch between power plans:

1 Select the power plan you wish to switch to from the drop-down list. 2 Click "Apply".

To edit a power plan:

Editing a power plan allows you to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. You can also turn on/off system components to extend battery life.

1 Switch to the power plan you wish to edit 2 Adjust settings as required.

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3 Click "Apply" to save your new settings.

To delete a power plan:

You cannot delete the power plan you are currently using. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to another one first.

1 Select the power plan you wish to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon.

Battery status

For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to the panel in the upper half of the window. Click the to view estimated battery life in

sleep and hibernate modes.

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Acer ePresentation Management

Acer ePresentation Management lets you project your computer's display to an external display device or projector using the hotkey: <Fn> + <F5>. If autodetection hardware is implemented in the system and the external display supports it, your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display is connected to the system. For projectors and external devices that are not auto-detected, launch Acer ePresentation Management to choose an appropriate display setting.

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Note: If the restored resolution is not correct after disconnecting a

projector, or you need to use an external resolution that is not

supported by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your

display settings using Display Properties or the utility provided by

the graphics vendor.

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Acer eDataSecurity Management

Acer eDataSecurity Management is an 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 data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook.

The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you for a supervisor password and default encryption password. This password will be used to encrypt files by default, or you can choose to enter your own password when encrypting a file.

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Note: The password used to 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 simple yet effective utility that allows you to lock removable storage, optical and floppy drive devices to ensure that data can't be stolen while your system is unattended.

• Removable Storage 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 storage devices that can be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system.

• Optical Drive Devices — includes any kind of CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, HD-DVD

or Blu-ray drive devices.

• Floppy Drive Devices — 3.5-inch floppy drives only.

To use Acer eLock Management, the Empowering Technology password must be set first. Once set, you can apply locks to any of the devices types. Lock(s) will immediately be set without any reboot necessary, and will remain after rebooting, until removed.

Note: If you lose the Empowering Technology password, there is

no method to reset it except by reformatting your system. Make

sure to remember or write down your password.

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Acer eRecovery Management

Acer eRecovery Management is a versatile backup utility. It allows you to create full or incremental backups, burn the factory default image to optical disc, and restore from previously created backups or reinstall applications and drivers. By default, user-created backups are stored to the D:\ drive.

Acer eRecovery Management provides you with:

• Password protection (Empowering Technology password)

• Full and incremental backups to hard disk or optical disc

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• Creation of backups:

• Factory default image

• User backup image

• Current system configuration

• Application backup

• Restore and recovery:

• Factory default image

• User backup image

• From previously-created CD/DVD

• Reinstall applications/drivers

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Empowering Technology

For more information, please refer to "Acer eRecovery Management" on page 92 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 disc" 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.

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Acer eSettings Management

Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications, set BIOS passwords and modify boot options.

Acer eSettings Management also:

• Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation.

• Prints and saves hardware specifications.

• Lets you set an asset tag for your system.

Empowering Technology

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Windows Mobility Center

The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to fit the situation as you change locations, networks or activities. Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on/off, external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status.

Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on or off, and a shortcut to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities.

To launch Windows Mobility Center:

Empowering Technology

• Use the shortcut key < > + <X>

• Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel

• Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in the

Start menu

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Your Acer notebook tour

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

Front view

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# Item Description 1 Built-in camera 1.3 megapixel web camera for video

communication.

2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays

computer output.

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# Item Description 3Media/

volume buttons 4/8 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 5 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions

6 Click buttons (left,

center and right)

7 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when

9 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 10/11 Easy-launch buttons Buttons for launching frequently used

12 Power button Turns the computer on and off.

For use with Acer Arcade and other media playing programs.

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.

you use the computer.

programs. See "Easy-launch buttons" on page 29 for more details.

Closed front view

# Icon Item Description 1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo

audio output.

2 Infrared port/

CIR receiver

3 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio

4 Microphone-in jack Accepts input from external

Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer and IR-aware computer)/ Receives signals from a remote control.

CD player, stereo walkman).

microphones.

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# Icon Item Description 5 Headphones/speaker/

line-out jack with S/PDIF support

6 Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status.

7 Battery indicator Indicates the computer's batttery status.

8Bluetooth

communication switch/indicator

9 Wireless

communication switch/indicator

Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones).

Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication.

Enables/disables the wireless function. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication.

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Left view

# Icon Item Description 1 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB

mouse, USB camera).

2 Modem (RJ-11)

port

Connects to a phone line.

3 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs

4 Optical disk access

indicator

5 Optical drive eject

button

6 Emergency eject

hole

7 Latch Locks and releases the lid.

(slot-load or tray-load depending on model).

Lights up when the optical drive is active.

Ejects the optical disk from the drive.

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

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Right view

# Item Description 1 Latch Locks and releases the lid. 2 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD),

MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xDPicture Card (xD).

3 3 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB

4 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices.

5 PC Card slot eject

button

6 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card.

mouse, USB camera).

Ejects the PC Card from the slot.

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7 ExpressCard/54 slot Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module.

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Rear view

# Icon Item Description 1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.

2 TV-in port Accepts input signals from analog/digital

3 AV-in port Accepts input signals from audio/video (AV)

4 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible

5 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after

6 S-video/TV-out

(NTSC/PAL) port

7 External display

(VGA) port

8 DVI-D port Supports digital video connections.

9 Ethernet (RJ-45)

port

10 Parallel port Connects to a printer.

11 Serial port Connects to a serial device.

TV-tuner devices (for selected models).

devices (manufacturing option).

computer security lock.

prolonged use. Connects to a television or display device

with S-video input. Connects to a display device

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

Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network (for selected models).

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Base view

# Item Description 1 Ventilation slots and

cooling fan

2 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 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 with

7 Sub woofer Emits low frequency sound output.

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

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

screws).

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Specifications

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Operating system

Platform

• Windows Vista

• Intel

Centrino® Duo mobile technology, featuring:

•Intel

™

Home Basic

™

Home Premium

™

Ultimate

Core™ 2 Duo processor T7200/T7400/ T7600 (4MB L2 cache, 2.0/2.16/2.33 GHz, 667 MHz FSB) and T5500/T5600 (2 MB L2 cache, 1.66/

1.83 GHz, 667 MHz FSB), supporting Intel

EM64T

•Intel

Core™ Duo processor T2300/T2400/T2500/ T2600 ( 2 MB L2 cache, 1.66/1.83/2/2.16 GHz, 667 MHz FSB)

•Intel

945PM Express chipset

PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g)

Wi-Fi CERTIFIED SignalUp

™

solution, supporting Acer

wireless technology

System memory Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4

GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support)

Display

• 20.1" WSXGA+ high-brightness (300 nit) Acer

™

CrystalBrite

TFT LCD, 1680 x 1050 pixel resolution, 6

lamps

• 16 ms typical on/off and 8 ms average gray-to-gray

response time

• Simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer

GridVista

™

supported

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TV-tuner Acer TV-tuner options:

• Analog TV-tuner supporting hardware MPEG-2 stream encoding

• Digital and analog hybrid TV-tuner supporting hardware MPEG-2 stream encoding

• Digital and analog hybrid TV-tuner supporting software MPEG-2 stream encoding

Analog TV-tuner supporting international analog TV standards (NTSC/PAL/SECAM) Digital TV-tuner supporting DVB-T (Digital Video Broadcasting Terrestrial) standard (6 MHz to 8 MHz) TV-tuner I/O:

• RF jack for digital/analog TV antenna cable input

• AV-in port for composite/S-video/line-in audio/ video input

TV-tuner cables:

• PAL cable for digital/analog TV input, PAL/ SECAM to NTSC port converter

• Mini DIN cable: RCA jack and S-video port for audio/video input

Acer DVB-T antenna (UHF/VHF reception) supporting Acer

™

wireless technology

GeForce® Go 7600 with up to 256 MB

Graphics

SignalUp

• NVIDIA

GDDR2 VRAM, or NVIDIA 128MB dedicated GDDR2 VRAM, supporting NVIDIA

™

TurboCache

, PureVideo™ technology (WMV HD,

High-Definition MPEG-2 Hardware Acceleration, integrated HDTV encoder) dual-link DVI, Microsoft

DirectX

9.0, Shader Model 3.0, OpenEXR High

Dynamic Range (HDR) technology, NVIDIA

™

PowerMizer

6.0 and PCI Express

• Dual independent display

• 16.7 million colors (20.1" LCD model)

• MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability

• S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support

• DVI-D (true digital video interface) with HDCP (High-

bandwidth Digital Content Protection) support

• Acer Arcade

Acer ClearVision

™

featuring Acer CinemaVision™ and

™

technologies

GeForce® Go 7300 with

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Storage subsystem

Audio

Communication

• One or two 80/100/120/160 GB (or larger) Serial ATA

hard disk drives RAID 0, 1 and Intel

Matrix RAID

supported

• Optical drive options:

• DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive (slot-load)

• HD-DVD

• 5-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital (SD),

MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick

™

Memory Stick PRO

(MS PRO), xD-Picture Card™ (xD)

(MS),

• Two built-in Acer 3DSonic (1.5 W ) stereo speakers

and one Acer BasSonic subwoofer

• Dolby

• DTS CONNECT

• Intel

Digital Live support

™

support featuring DTS

™

INTERACTIVE

High Definition audio support

and DTS NEO:PC technologies

• S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for

digital speakers

• MS Sound compatible

• Two built-in stereo microphones

• Acer Video Conference, featuring Voice and Video

over Internet Protocol (VVoIP) support via Acer OrbiCam

• Acer OrbiCam

featuring:

• 30 degree ergonomic rotation

• WLAN: Intel

connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED

wireless technology

• WPAN: Bluetooth

™

and optional Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone

™

1.3 megapixel CMOS camera,

PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network

™

solution supporting Acer SignalUp™

2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)

• LAN: gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready

• Modem: 56K ITU V.92 with PTT approval;

Wake-on-Ring ready

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Dimensions and weight

Power subsystem

Special keys and controls

• 475 (W) x 352 (D) x 61.8 (H) mm (18.7 x 13.9 x 2.4

inches)

• 20.1" LCD model:

• 7.8 kg (17.19 lbs.) with TV-tuner and 2nd hard disk drive

• 7.7 kg (16.9 lbs.) without TV-tuner and 2nd hard disk drive

• 19" LCD model:

• 7.5 kg (16.5 lbs.) with TV-tuner and 2nd hard disk drive

• 7.4 kg (16.3 lbs.) without TV-tuner and 2nd hard disk drive

• ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports

Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes

• 71 W 4800 mAh Li-ion battery pack (8-cell)

• Acer QuicCharge

• 80% charge in 1 hour

• 2-hour rapid charge system-off

• 2.5-hour charge-in-use

™

technology:

• 3-pin 135 W AC adapter ( 811 g with power cord)

• 105-/106-key keyboard, with inverted "T" cursor

layout; 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel

• Touchpad with 4-way scroll button

• 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows

keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support

• Four easy-launch buttons: Empowering Key, email,

Internet, user-programmable button

• Seven media keys: Acer Arcade, volume up/down,

previous, next, play/pause, stop

• Four front-panel LED indicators: power, battery,

WLAN, Bluetooth

• Two communication LED switches: WLAN,

Bluetooth

• Acer remote controls:

™

• Acer Arcade

• Multi-Media remote controller (uses an external USB CIR receiver)

(48 keys)

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I/O interface

Options and accessories

• ExpressCard

™

/54 slot

• PC Card slot (one Type II)

• 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD)

• Four USB 2.0 ports

• DVI-D port with HDCP support

• IEEE 1394 port

• Consumer infrared (CIR) port

• Fast infrared (FIR) port

• External display (VGA) port

• S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port

• AV-in port

• TV-tuner antenna-in port

• Headphones/speaker/line-out port with S/PDIF

support

• Microphone-in jack

• Line-in jack

• Parallel port

• Serial port

• Ethernet (RJ-45) port

• Modem (RJ-11) port

• DC-in jack for AC adapter

• Acer Bluetooth

VoIP phone

• 512 MB, 1 or 2GB DDR2 667 MHz soDIMM modules

• 8-cell Li-ion battery pack

• 3-pin 135 W AC adapter

• External USB floppy disk drive

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Software

• Acer Empowering Technology

• Acer eNet Management

• Acer ePower Management

• Acer ePresentation Management

• Acer eDataSecurity Management

• Acer eLock Management

• Acer eRecovery Management

• Acer eSettings Management

• Acer GridVista

• Acer Arcade

• Acer Arcade Deluxe

™

• Acer Launch Manager

™

Environment

• Norton Internet Security

• Adobe

• CyberLink

• NTI CD-Maker

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

Reader

PowerDVD

PowerProducer

™

• 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%

System compliance

• Wi-Fi

• ACPI

• Mobile PC 2002

• DMI 2.0

Warranty One-year International Travelers Warranty (ITW)

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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 serveral easy-to-read status indicators.

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

Icon Function Description

HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.

Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.

Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated.

Power Indicates the computer's power status.

Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status.

Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication.

Wireless LAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication.

1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging.

2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode.

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Easy-launch buttons

Located above the keyboard are four buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: mail, Web browser, 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 45.

English

Easy-launch button Default application

Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable)

Puts the computer in Sleep mode.

Web browser Internet browser (user-programmable)

Mail Email application (user-programmable)

User-programmable

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Touchpad

English

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:

• Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor.

• 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.

• 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 Quickly click

twice.

Select Click once. Tap once.

Drag Click and hold,

then use finger on the touchpad to drag the cursor.

Access context menu

Scroll Click and

Right button (4)

Click once.

Main touchpad (2)

Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button).

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.

Center button (3)

hold to move up/ down/left/ right.

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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.

Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled on your touchpad. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel.

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Using the keyboard

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The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys.

Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad

The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.

Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are

Num Lock <Fn> + <F11>

Scroll Lock <Fn> + <F12>

in uppercase. When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric

mode. The keys function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. A better solution would be to connect an external keypad.

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.

The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on

the keys.

Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off Number keys on

embedded keypad Cursor-control keys

on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Hold <Fn> while typing

Type numbers in a normal manner.

Hold <Shift> while using cursor-control keys.

letters on embedded keypad.

Hold <Fn> while using cursor-control keys.

Type the letters in a normal manner.

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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:

<> : Open or close the Start menu

< > + <D>: Display the desktop

< > + <E>: Open Windows Explore

< > + <F>: Search for a file or folder

< > + <G>: Cycle through Sidebar gadgets

< > + <L>: Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to a

network domain) < > + <M>: Minimizes all windows

< > + <R>: Open the Run dialog box

< > + <T>: Cycle through programs on the taskbar

< > + <U>: Open Ease of Access Center

< > + <X>: Open Windows Mobility Center

< > + <BREAK>: Display the System Properties dialog box

< > + <SHIFT+M>: Restore minimized windows to the desktop

< > + <TAB>: Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D

< > + <SPACEBAR>: Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar

<CTRL> + < > + <F>: Search for computers (if you are on a network)

<CTRL> + < > + <TAB>: Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D

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Application key

Note: Depending on your edition of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as described.

This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the application's context menu.

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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.

Hotkey Icon Function Description <Fn> + <F1> Hotkey help Displays help on hotkeys.

<Fn> + <F2> Acer eSettings Launches Acer eSettings in Acer

Empowering Technology. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1.

<Fn> + <F3> Acer ePower

Management

<Fn> + <F4> Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep

<Fn> + <F5> Display toggle Switches display output

<Fn> + <F6> Screen blank Turns the display screen

<Fn> + <F7> Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on

<Fn> + <F8> Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.

Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1.

mode.

between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both.

backlight off to save power. Press any key to return.

and off.

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Hotkey Icon Function Description <Fn> + <↑> Volume up Increases the sound volume.

<Fn> + <↓> Volume down Decreases the sound volume.

<Fn> + <→> Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.

<Fn> + <←> Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness.

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Special keys

You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard.

The Euro symbol

1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or 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 more information.

for

The US dollar sign

1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold <Shift>

and then press the <4> key at the upper-center of the keyboard.

Note: This function varies according to the language settings.

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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 eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off.

Using a computer security lock

The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for a security lock.

Note: Slot-load or tray-load depending on model.

English

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.

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Audio

English

The computer comes with 32-bit Intel High-Definition audio, and built-in stereo speakers.

Adjusting the volume

Adjusting the volume on the computer is as easy as pressing some buttons. See "Hotkeys" on page 34 for more information on adjusting the speaker volume.

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Using surround/multi-channel sound

Your Acer notebook comes with the following two features to give you high-quality digital surround sound for enjoying movies, games and music in a realistic, multi-channel audio environment:

• Dolby Digital Live

• DTS Connect

To set up surround sound, run the Realtek HD Audio Manager by double-clicking the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon in the system tray of

your Windows system. The Realtek HD Audio Manager dialog box will pop up. Click the Digital Output tab, and then click the Default Format tab. Click the dts Interactive or Dolby Digital Live icon to set the digital output format.

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Dolby Digital Live

Dolby Digital Live encodes audio signals into a Dolby Digital 5.1 bitstream for multi-channel playback through a surround sound system.

To take advantage of Dolby Digital Live, you need a Dolby Digital-equipped audio/video receiver or digital speaker system.

1 Connect your computer to your audio system using a S/PDIF cable via the

S/PDIF-out port

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2Open the Realtek HD Audio Manager 3 Click the Dolby Digital Live icon to convert audio signals into Dolby

Digital bitstream and begin Dolby Digital output

Note: When the Dolby Digital Live icon is enabled, only the digital audio (S/PDIF) port of your computer will be active. You will not hear any sound from the computer's built-in speakers. To use your computer's built-in speakers, disable Dolby Digital Live by clicking the Dolby Digital Live icon.

DTS Connect

DTS Connect consists of DTS Interactive and Neo:PC, for both multi-channel and stereo content. DTS Interactive encodes audio signals into a DTS-compatible bitstream for multi-channel playback through a surround sound system. Neo:PC transforms stereo content, such as MP3, WMA or CD audio, into 7.1-channel surround sound.

To take advantage of DTS Connect, you need a DTS-equipped audio/video receiver or digital speaker system.

1 Connect your computer to your audio system using a S/PDIF cable via the

S/PDIF-out port 2Open the Realtek HD Audio Manager 3 Click the DTS Interactive icon to convert audio signals into

multi-channel DTS Digital Surround

and begin DTS output

Note: When DTS Interactive is enabled, only the digital audio ( S/PDIF) port of your computer will be active. You will not hear any sound from the computer's built-in speakers. To use your computer's built-in speakers, disable DTS Interactive by clicking the DTS Interactive icon.

Note: "DTS CONNECT", "DTS INTERACTIVE", and "DTS NEO:PC" are trademarks of DTS, Inc. "DTS" is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc.

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Using RAID

What is RAID?

RAID stands for Redundant Array of Independent Disks, a system in which multiple hard disk drives share or replicate data among the drives. Depending on the version of RAID you choose to use, benefits include enhanced data integrity (backup), better throughput (speed) or increased storage (capacity), compared to single drives.

Your Acer computer with two Serial ATA hard disk drives supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and Intel Matrix RAID.

RAID 0

RAID 0 (also known as a striped set) splits data evenly across two or more disks with no parity information for redundancy. RAID 0 is normally used to increase performance, although it can also be used as a way to create a small number of large virtual disks out of a large number of small physical ones. A RAID 0 can be created with disks of differing sizes, but the storage space added to the array by each disk is limited to the size of the smallest disk — for example, if a 120 GB disk is striped together with a 100 GB disk, the size of the array will be 200 GB.

RAID 0 is useful for increasing performance for systems in which there is a high amount of disk usage, such as those involved in intensive database work. It is also a popular choice for gaming systems where performance is desired. However, since data is shared between drives without redundancy, hard drives cannot be swapped out as all disks are dependent upon each other.

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RAID 1

RAID 1 creates an exact copy (or mirror) of a set of data on two or more disks. The array can only be as big as the smallest member disk, however. A classic RAID 1 mirrored pair contains two disks, which increases reliability by a factor of two over a single disk, but it is possible to have many more than two copies. Since each member can be addressed independently if the other fails, reliability is a linear multiple of the number of members.

Intel Matrix RAID

Intel Matrix RAID utilizes two physical hard disk drives. It assigns part of each disk to a RAID 0 array, and the other part to a RAID 1 array, allowing users to enjoy the advantages of both RAID levels. Matrix RAID provides users with a safe area (RAID 1) for documents and other important data that must be protected, as well as a faster area (RAID 0) for the operating system and other applications.

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Before enabling RAID on your system

Before enabling RAID on your system, please read the following warnings and reminders:

1 If you plan to enable RAID 0 or Matrix RAID on your system, you

cannot return your system to a non-RAID state without

reformatting your system. 2 Enabling RAID on your system is a time-intensive process and it is

important that your computer stay on during the whole process,

or you will be at risk for data loss. Disable your screen saver and

power management options such as auto-shutdown, auto-

hibernate and auto-standby. Plug your system into an AC adapter

before attempting to enable RAID on your system. 3 Before enabling RAID on your system, back up important data and

applications using Acer eRecovery Management or another

appropriate backup tool. 4 Enabling RAID may change how your hard disk drives are ordered,

and Acer eRecovery Management may not function properly if

your system does not have the needed drive ordering. 5 You cannot use Acer eRecovery Management to revert your system

to a non-RAID configuration after enabling RAID. 6 Using the Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM (accessed by

pressing Ctrl-I when starting your computer) is not recommended.

Use the Intel Matrix Storage Console in Windows for most RAID

functions. 7 Please contact an Acer Customer Service Center if you have further

questions about enabling RAID on your Acer computer.

Enabling RAID on your system

To enable RAID 0, 1 or Intel Matrix RAID on your system:

1Run the Intel Matrix Storage Console from Start > Programs > Intel

Matrix Storage Manager. 2 Select Advanced Mode from the View menu. This will display a list of the

hard disk drives installed on your system. 3 Select the hard disk drive you want to enable RAID on. 4 Select Create RAID Volume from Existing Hard Drive from the

Actions menu.

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5The Create RAID Volume from Existing Hard Drive wizard will

start.

6 Follow the onscreen instructions to create a RAID 0, RAID 1 or

Matrix RAID array. 7 After the process is complete, you will need to reboot your system. 8 Congratulations! You have successfully enabled RAID on your

system.

After enabling RAID on your system

After enabling RAID on your system, use your computer as you normally would, but enjoy the benefits of increased performance, enhanced reliability, or a combination of both, depending on the version of RAID that you chose to implement.

The Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM

After you have enabled RAID, you will see a new option when you boot up your computer. This is the Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM.

Press Ctrl-I to enter this program when booting up your system. Otherwise, wait or press ESC to continue your normal boot process.

Warning: Acer is not responsible for the loss of data resulting from the misuse of the Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM. To view or create a RAID volume, use the Intel Matrix Storage Console from Windows.

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Using the system utilities

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Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)

Note: This feature is only available on certain models.

To enable the dual display feature of your notebook, first ensure that a second display is connected, then, open the Display Settings properties box using the Control Panel or by right-clicking the Windows desktop and selecting Personalize. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend the 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:

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. Acer GridVista is simple to set up:

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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

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Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. "Easy-launch buttons" on page 29 for the location of the easylaunch buttons.

You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to start the application.

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Norton Internet Security

Norton Internet Security is an anti-virus utility that can protect against viruses, keeping your data safe and secure.

How do I check for viruses?

1 Double-click the Norton Internet Security icon on the Windows desktop. 2Select Tasks & Scans. 3Select Run Scan to scan your system.

4 When the scan is complete, review the results of the scan.

Note: For optimal security, run a Full System Scan when scanning your computer for the first time.

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 Internet Security help files.

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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 turned on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up.

Look at the power indicator:

• If it is not lit, no power is being supplied to the computer. Check the

following:

• If you are using on the battery, it may be low and unable to power

the computer. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack.

• Make sure that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer

and to the power outlet.

• If it is lit, check the following:

• 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:

• The brightness level might be too low. Press <Fn> + <→> (increase) to

adjust the brightness level.

• 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.

• If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is in Sleep mode. Press and release

the power button to resume.

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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:

• 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.

• 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 34 for more detail.

• If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to the line-

out port on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off.

I want to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the power.

There is a mechanical eject hole on the optical drive. Simply insert the tip of a pen or paperclip into the hole and push to eject the tray. (If your computer's optical drive is a slot-load model, it will not have an eject hole.)

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:

• Make sure that the infrared ports of the two devices are facing each other

(+/- 15 degrees) a maximum of 1 meter apart.

• Make sure there is a clear path between the two infrared ports. Nothing

should be blocking the ports.

• 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).

• During the POST, press <F2> to access the BIOS utility and verify that the

infrared port is enabled.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

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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.

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To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is showing, press <Alt> + <F10> at the same time to

enter the recovery process.

3 Refer to the onscreen instructions to perform system recovery.

Important! This feature occupies 10 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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Battery pack

The computer uses a battery pack that gives you long use between charges.

Battery pack characteristics

The battery pack has the following characteristics:

• Employs current battery technology standards.

• Delivers a battery-low warning.

The battery is recharged whenever you connect the computer to the AC adapter. Your computer supports charge-in-use, enabling you to recharge the battery while you continue to operate the computer. However, recharging with the computer turned off results in a significantly faster charge time.

The battery will come in handy when you travel or during a power failure. It is advisable to have an extra fully charged battery pack available as backup. Contact your dealer for details on ordering a spare battery pack.

Maximizing the battery's life

Like all other batteries, your computer's battery will degrade over time. This means that the battery's performance will diminish with time and use. To maximize your battery's life, you are advised to adhere to the recommendations set out below.

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Conditioning a new battery pack

Before you use a battery pack for the first time, there is a "conditioning" process that you should follow:

1 Insert the new battery without turning the computer on. 2 Connect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter. 4 Turn on the computer and operate using battery power. 5 Fully deplete the battery until the battery-low warning appears. 6 Reconnect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery again.

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Follow these steps again until the battery has been charged and discharged three times.

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Use this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used for a long time. If the computer is to be stored for more than two weeks, you are advised to remove the battery pack from the unit.

Warning: Do not expose battery packs to temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above 45°C (113°F). Extreme temperatures may adversely affect the battery pack.

By following the battery conditioning process you condition your battery to accept the maximum possible charge. Failure to follow this procedure will prevent you from obtaining the maximum battery charge, and will also shorten the effective lifespan of the battery.

In addition, the useful lifespan of the battery is adversely affected by the following usage patterns:

• Using the computer on constant AC power with the battery inserted. If you want to use constant AC power, you are advised to remove the battery pack after it is fully charged.

• Not discharging and recharging the battery to its extremes, as described above.

• Frequent use; the more you use the battery, the faster it will reach the end of its effective life. A standard computer battery has a life span of about 300 charges.

Installing and removing the battery pack

Important! Before removing the battery from the unit, connect the AC adapter if you want to continue using your computer. Otherwise, turn off the computer first.

To install a battery pack: 1 Align the battery with the open battery bay; make sure that the

end with the contacts will enter first, and that the top surface of the battery is facing up.

2 Slide the battery into the battery bay and gently push until the

battery locks in place.

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To remove a battery pack: 1 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery. 2 Pull the battery from the battery bay.

Charging the battery

To charge the battery, first make sure that it is correctly installed in the battery bay. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and connect to a mains power outlet. You can continue to operate your computer on AC power while your battery is charging. However, charging the battery with the computer turned off results in a significantly faster charge time.

Note: You are advised to charge the battery before retiring for the day. Charging the battery overnight before traveling enables you to start the next day with a fully charged battery.

Checking the battery level

The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Rest the cursor over the battery/power icon on the taskbar to see the battery's present charge level.

Optimising battery life

Optimizing battery life helps you get the most out of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. You are advised to follow the suggestions set out below:

• Purchase an extra battery pack.

• Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for on-the-go use.

• Eject a PC Card if it is not being used, as it will continue to draw power (for selected model).

• Store the battery pack in a cool, dry place. The recommended temperature is 10°C to 30°C. Higher temperatures cause the battery to self-discharge faster.

• Excessive recharging decreases the battery life.

• Look after your AC adapter and battery.

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Battery-low warning

When using battery power pay attention to the Windows power

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meter.

Warning: Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible after the battery-low warning appears. Data will be lost if the battery to become fully depleted and the computer shuts down.

When the battery-low warning appears, the recommended course of action depends on your situation:

Situation Recommended Action

The AC adapter and a power outlet are available.

An extra fully charged battery pack is available.

The AC adapter or a power outlet is unavailable. You have no spare battery pack.

1. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then connect to the mains power supply.

2. Save all necessary files.

3. Resume work.

Turn off the computer if you want to recharge the battery rapidly.

1. Save all necessary files.

2. Close all applications.

3. Shut down the operating system to turn off the computer.

4. Replace the battery pack.

5. Turn on the computer and resume work.

1. Save all necessary files.

2. Close all applications.

3. Shut down the operating system to turn off the computer.

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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.

• Music — listen to music files in a variety of formats

• TV — watch and record digital or analog TV programs (for selected

models)

• Cinema — watch DVDs or VCDs

• Video — watch and/or edit video clips

• Album — view photos stored on your hard disk or removable media

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Note: While watching videos, DVDs or slide shows, your screensaver and power-saving features are unavailable.

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Remote control (for selected models)

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.

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.

To access 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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Remote functions

# Item Description 1 Live TV Launch Live TV mode 2 Power Turn off; sleep (depending on mode) 3 Menu Launch DVD menu screen 4 Language Open DVD language menu** 5 Record Record TV 6 Rewind Rewind through media 7 Play Play selection 8 Previous Skip back one music track, DVD chapter, or photo 9 Pause Pause audio, video, slide shows, live or recorded TV 10 SAP Toggle between sound modes (mono, stereo, etc.) 11 Full Screen Toggle between full screen and window view 12 Back Back to previous page 13 Navigation/

OK buttons 14 Mute Toggle audio on/off 15 VOL + / - Increase or decrease the audio playback level 16 0-9 buttons Enter TV channel numbers 17 TeleText/CC Launch TeleText*/ closed captions 18 Color buttons Teletext shortcut functions* 19 TV/AV Toggle between TV-in and AV-in 20 Arcade Launch/quit Acer Arcade; return to Arcade main page 21 Angle Toggle between different viewing angles** 22 Subtitle Open subtitles menu** 23 Stop Stop current playing or recording operation 24 Fast Forward Fast forward through media 25 Next Skip ahead one music track, DVD chapter, or photo 26 Capture Capture the current TV/Video screen 27 Info/EPG Show DVD or TV listings information 28 Last Ch Return to previous channel 29 Channel Change channels up and down 30 Ch scan Shortcut to scan channel page; scan TV channels

Navigate between selections and menu items, OK to select option, enter, play and pause.

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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. To access Settings, click on

this icon located on the upper-right hand corner of the main page.

Click Acer Arcade Help for comprehensive help on each Arcade mode. 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

• Acer CinemaVision

produces minimal distortion in the center of the picture.

• 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 "ClearVision

• Acer ClearVision

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.

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" or "Letterbox" mode.

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is a nonlinear video stretching technology that

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is a video enhancement technology that detects video

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In Audio Settings: Use "Speaker Environment" to choose between "Headphones," "SPDIF," "2" or

more speakers depending on your audio equipment. "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 low-frequency 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 startup 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 at full screen, 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).

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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:

• DVD Menu

• Subtitles

• Language

• Snapshot

• 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.

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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.

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 at 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 at 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, Slide, Page and None 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 at 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.

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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 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.

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 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 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. 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-shift functionality

Arcade also has a time-shift 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.

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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 or " " 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 at 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.

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-shift function.

Channel settings

If no channel list exists, click Scan Channels. Your computer will scan and list the available TV channels. Click 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.

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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:

• Click the color buttons to follow the onscreen color shortcuts.

• Click an onscreen page number to jump to that page.

• Use the number buttons to enter a page number directly.

• Use the up/down buttons on the remote to navigate page numbers,

followed by OK to select.

• 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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Acer Arcade Deluxe (for selected models)

Note: Acer Arcade Deluxe is available for systems with Windows

Media Center.

Acer Arcade Deluxe extends the capabilities of your Windows Media Centerequipped system with a set of Acer utilities designed to make it easy to manage your multimedia files, create your own customized content, and more.

Arcade Deluxe includes the following utilities:

• VideoMagician

• TV Joy (selected models only)

• SportsCap (selected models only)

• DV Wizard

• DVDivine

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Remote control (for selected models)

The table below explains the functions of the remote control bundled with your Acer system (if included).

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Remote control functions

# Item Description 1 Play Play selection 2 Record Record TV 3 Rewind Reverse playback or go to previous picture 4 Skip Backward Skip a section backward 5 Pause Pause playback 6 Recorded TV Display Recorded TV page 7 Guide Display the Guide 8 Navigation/

OK buttons 9 Mute Toggle audio on/off 10 Back Move up one level in the UI 11 Volume + / - Increase or decrease the audio playback level 12 Start Open or close Media Center 13 Color buttons Teletext shortcut functions* 14 TeleText* Turn teletext on or off 15 Enter Make the current input active 16 Power Put in or wake from Standby mode 17 DVD Menu Display DVD menu 18 Stop Stop current playing or recording operation 19 Fast Forward Speed up playback or go to next picture 20 Skip Forward Skip a section forward 21 Live TV Show live TV on current channel 22 Information Provide information for current selection 23 Channel + / - Change the current channel 24 0-9 buttons Enter TV channel or other input 25 Clear Clear current input 26 CIR receiver

Navigate and confirm selections

Receives signals from the remote control

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*TeleText regions only. ** Insert the CIR receiver into an available USB port on your PC before use. *** Remote control functions may be enabled or disabled to suit the system's

configuration.

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Starting Acer Arcade Deluxe

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You can run the Acer Arcade Deluxe utilities directly from Windows Media Center. To do this, scroll up/down from the Main page to view the Acer Arcade Deluxe utilities list and left/right to select a utility.

To run the Acer Arcade Deluxe utilities outside of Windows Media Center, double-click the Acer Arcade Deluxe icon from the Windows desktop.

Note: For detailed information about specific Acer Arcade Deluxe utiltiies, use the built-in help files.

VideoMagician

VideoMagician allows you to edit video files (in DAT, DVR-MS, MPG, MPE, AVI, ASF, MPEG, WMV, VOB, MPEG1, and MPEG2 formats) on your computer. VideoMagician offers multiple themes to create exciting movies in just a few simple steps. When you launch VideoMagician to edit a video, the Select Videos page opens.

TV Joy (selected models only)

TV Joy enriches the TV watching experience on your computer. You can enjoy live TV programs, schedule recordings and watch recorded TV shows. When TV Joy is launched, the last channel viewed will be displayed full screen.

SportsCap (selected models only)

SportsCap is a revolutionary way of watching your sports videos. It automatically detects highlights of the most memorable moments in sports from your recorded games.

Note: The sports types available in your version of SportsCap depend on the version and modules installed on your computer.

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DV Wizard

DV Wizard provides real-time preview and capture from DV camcorders and webcams to your computer's hard drive or directly burned to DVD. DV Wizard also supports the capture of High Definition video to your computer's hard disk in the DVD format. Attach your DV camcorder or web cam to your computer and then start DV Wizard to begin.

DVDivine

DVDivine is a handy utility for quickly creating DVDs or other discs containing video, pictures, or music. In just a few easy steps, you can design, organize, then burn your disc. When you start DVDivine, the Select Media page appears, allowing you to select the kind of media that you want to include on your disc. You can select Videos, Pictures or Music.

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Taking your notebook PC with you

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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.

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Preparing the computer

After disconnecting the computer from your desktop, follow these steps to prepare the computer for the trip home:

• Check that you have removed all media and compact disks from the

drive(s). Failure to remove the media can damage the drive head.

• 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:

• AC adapter and power cord

• The printed User's Guide

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Special considerations

Follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work:

• Minimize the effects of temperature changes by keeping the computer

with you.

• 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.

• 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:

• AC adapter

• Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s)

• 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:

• Always take the computer as carry-on luggage.

• If possible, have the computer inspected by hand. Airport security X-ray

machines are safe, but do not put the computer through a metal detector.

• 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:

• AC adapter

• Power cords that are appropriate for the country to which you

are traveling

• Spare, fully-charged battery packs

• Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer

• Proof of purchase, in case you need to show it to customs officials

• International Travelers Warranty passport

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Special considerations

Follow the same special considerations as when traveling with the computer. In addition, these tips are useful when traveling internationally:

• 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.

• 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

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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

The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for a 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:

• 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 89.

• 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.

• 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.

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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 you press

<F2> to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up.

• 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>.

• When the User Password is set and the password on boot parameter is

enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up.

• 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

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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.

Acer 9810, 9800 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Information for your safety and comfort

Safety instructions

Additional safety information

Operating environment

Medical devices

Vehicles

Potentially explosive environments

Emergency calls

Disposal instructions

Tips and information for comfortable use

First things first

Your guides

Basic care and tips for using your computer

Contents

Acer Empowering Technology

Empowering Technology password

Acer eNet Management

Acer ePower Management

Acer ePresentation Management

Acer eDataSecurity Management

Acer eLock Management

Acer eRecovery Management

Acer eSettings Management

Windows Mobility Center

Your Acer notebook tour

Front view

Closed front view

Left view

Right view

Rear view

Base view

Specifications

Indicators

Easy-launch buttons

Touchpad

Touchpad basics

Using the keyboard

Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad

Windows keys

Hotkeys

Special keys

Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray

Using a computer security lock

Audio

Adjusting the volume

Using surround/multi-channel sound

DTS Connect

Using RAID

What is RAID?

Before enabling RAID on your system

Enabling RAID on your system

After enabling RAID on your system

Using the system utilities

Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)

Launch Manager

Norton Internet Security

Frequently asked questions

Requesting service

Battery pack

Battery pack characteristics

Installing and removing the battery pack

Charging the battery

Checking the battery level

Optimising battery life

Battery-low warning

Acer Arcade (for selected models)

Remote control (for selected models)

Finding and playing content

Arcade controls

Cinema

Album

Video

Music

TV (for selected models)

Make DVDs

Acer Arcade Deluxe (for selected models)