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    Aspire 5920 Series User's Guide
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    All Rights Reserved. Aspire 5920 Series User's Guide Original Issue: 05/2007 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
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    . Save the dummy for use when no 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
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    iv 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.
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    • 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
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    not in use and/or before servicing. • To avoid the remote risk wireless or radio transmitting devices when using your laptop under the following conditions. These devices may include available. Ensure that the above separation distance instructions are followed until the transmission is completed
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    with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Potentially explosive atmospheres include areas where you would normally 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
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    out through your mobile phone or other telephone call system. Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic
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    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
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    x 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
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    breaks regularly, and do some stretching exercises. Note: For more information, please refer to "Regulations and safety notices" on page 86 in the AcerSystem User's Guide.
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    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
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    xiii 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 put the computer in sleep mode by pressing the sleep hotkey + . Note: If you cannot power off the computer normally,
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    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
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    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
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    36 Set playback as digital output 36 Using the system utilities 38 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 38 Launch Manager 39 Norton Internet Security 40 Frequently asked questions 41 Requesting service 44 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 44 Before you call 44 Battery
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    Scheduling recordings 58 Program guide 58 Find program 58 TV settings 58 Using TeleText functions 59 Acer Arcade Deluxe (for selected models) 61 61 Remote control (for selected models) 62 Remote functions 63 Starting Acer Arcade Deluxe 64 VideoMagician 64 TV Joy (selected
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    79 Password 79 Using software 80 Playing DVD movies 80 Power management 81 Acer eRecovery Management 82 Create backup 82 Burn backup disc 83 Restore and recovery 83 Troubleshooting 84 Troubleshooting tips 84 Error messages 84 Regulations and safety notices 86 FCC notice 86
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    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
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    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 your needs.
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    Empowering Technology 3 Acer eNet Management can save network settings for a location to a profile, and automatically switch to the 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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    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 Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver. You can also create customized
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    5 Empowering Technology 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
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    Empowering Technology 6 Acer eAudio Management Acer eAudio Management allows you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of Dolby® Home Theater™ on your system. Select "Movie" or "Game" mode to experience
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    display setting. 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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    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
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    - 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
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    Empowering Technology 10
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    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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    Empowering Technology 12 For more information, please refer to "Acer eRecovery Management" on page 82 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
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    Empowering Technology 13 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
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    -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: • Use the shortcut key < > + • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel
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    as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us show you around your new Acer notebook. Front view # ICON Item Description 1 Acer PureZone Internal microphones for sound recording. 2 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication. 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal
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    Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 8 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. 9 Touchpad Media buttons For use with Acer Arcade and other media playing programs. 13 Empowering key Lanuch Acer Empowering Technology 14 Status indicators
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    audio CD player, stereo walkman). Microphone-in jack Accepts input from external microphones. Headphones/speaker/ line-out jack with S/PDIF support Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). 4 Unlimited volume Adjust the volume of the audio-out. control wheel 5 Latch
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    18 Left view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Item External display (VGA) port Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port 3 USB 2.0 ports HDMI S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port 4-pin IEEE 1394 port ExpressCard/54 slot Description Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).
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    19 Right view English # Item Description 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs (slot-load or tray-load depending on model). 2 Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is active. indicator 3 Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the drive.
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    20 Base view English # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 5 Sub woofer 6 Hard disk bay
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    technology, or • Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) network connection Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel
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    InviLink™ Nplify™ wireless technology, or Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready • Modem: 56K ITU V.92
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    jack (for selected models) Headphones/speaker/line-out port with S/PDIF support Microphone-in jack Line-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port DC-in jack for AC adapter Acer Xpress VoIP phone featuring Acer Video Conference Manager Acer Media Center remote control 512 MB, 1 or 2GB DDR2 667
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    , eDataSecurity, eLock, eRecovery, eSettings, eAudio Management) • Acer Arcade™ • Acer Arcade Deluxe™ featuring DV Wizard, SportsCap, VideoMagician and DVDivine • Acer Crystal Eye • Acer GridVista™ • Acer Launch Manager • Acer PureZone • Acer Video Conference Manager • Adobe® Reader® • CyberLink
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    25 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators. English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up. Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. HDD Num
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    These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: Empowering Key, WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, TV (optional) and Acer Arcade. 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
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    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.
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    English 28 • 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)
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    English 29 Using the keyboard 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 Caps Lock Num Lock +
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    English 30 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Windows key Description 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
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    help Description Displays help on hotkeys. Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. Puts
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    the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. The US dollar sign 1 Open a text editor or word
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    English 33 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.
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    English 34 Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for a security lock. Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the
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    with 32-bit Intel High-Definition audio, and Dolby® certified surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers and one subwoofer supporting low-frequency effects enhancement. Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the computer is as easy as scrolling unlimited volume control wheel on
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    English 36 Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/multi-channel sound Your Acer notebook comes with the Dolby® Home Theater audio enhancement featuring Dolby® PRO LOGIC II, Dolby® Digital Live, Dolby® Headphone, Dolby® Virtual Speaker technologies to give
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    Digital Output and click Set Default to set the digital output. For enjoying movies, games and music in a realistic, multi-channel audio environment, please see Acer eAudio Management.
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    confirm the new settings and click OK to complete the process. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings 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: 12
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    English 39 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
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    English 40 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. 2 Select Tasks & Scans. 3 Select Run Scan
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    English 41 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
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    on the computer. If it works, contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose. The printer does not and Modem Options. 3 Begin setting up your location. Refer to the Windows manual. Note: Please note, on first booting your notebook, that you can skip
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    F2> during POST. To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is showing, press + 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
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    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
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    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
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    English 46 Follow these steps again until the battery has been charged and discharged three times. 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
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    English English 47 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
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    English 48 Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to the Windows power 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
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    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
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    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
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    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 . These are discussed in more detail in the Cinema and TV sections of this guide.
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    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
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    English 53 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.
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    English 54 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
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    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
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    English 56 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
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    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
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    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
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    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 their default values. Using TeleText functions For regions with the TeleText service, TeleText can be activated by using the onscreen controller or the
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    60 Note: The snapshot function is available when TeleText is running. English
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    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 •
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    English 62 Remote control (for selected models) If your computer is bundled with a remote control for use wiht the Arcade Deluxe software, the table below explains the functions. 16 1 17 2 18 3 19 4 20 5 6 21 7 8 9 22 10 11 23 12 13 24 14 15 25
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    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/ Navigate and confirm selections OK buttons 9 Mute Toggle audio on/off 10 Back Move up one level in the UI 11
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    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
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    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
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    English 66 Taking your notebook PC with you This section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving around or traveling with your computer. Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories: 1 Save any open files. 2 Remove any media,
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    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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    English 68 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
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    English 69 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
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    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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    English 71 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 to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up. • Type the Supervisor Password and press to access the BIOS
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    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
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    English 73 Built-in network feature The built-in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernet-based network. To use the network feature, connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet (RJ-45) port on the chassis of the computer to a network jack or hub on your network. Universal
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    English 74 IEEE 1394 port The computer's IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394compatible device like a video camera or digital camera. See your video or digital camera's documentation for details.
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    are two types, ExpressCard/54 and ExpressCard/ 34 (54mm and 34mm), each with different functions. Not all ExpressCard slots will support both types. Please refer to your card's manual for details on how to install and use the card, and its functions. Inserting an ExpressCard Insert the card into the
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    the AC adapter. 6 Turn on the computer. The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size. Please consult a qualified technician or contact your local Acer dealer.
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    TV (for selected models) Follow the instructions below to set up the TV function of your Acer notebook. PAL/SECAM and NTSC systems 1 correct cable system for your region before attempting to connect the antenna cable. Acer DVB-T digital antenna To connect the antenna: Plug the antenna cable into the
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    English 78 To set up the antenna: 1 Push gently at the top until the bottom section pops out. 2 Pull the bottom up until it is positioned at 90 degrees to the antenna body. 1 2 3 3 To ensure good reception, the antenna can be positioned on top of your notebook display using the special clip, as
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    your computer's BIOS. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run it. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; while the notebook PC logo is being displayed
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    English 80 Using software Playing DVD movies When the DVD drive module is installed in the optical drive bay, you can play DVD movies on your computer. 1 Eject the DVD disk. Important! When you launch the DVD player for the first time, the program asks you to enter the region code. DVD disks are
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    ), the computer stops some or all of these devices in order to conserve energy. This computer employs a power management scheme that supports the advanced configuration and power interface (ACPI), which allows for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time. Windows handles
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    Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 In the Acer eRecovery Management window, select the type of backup you want to create using Full or Fast. 3 Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process.
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    Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the Burn burn your most recently created backup image to disc. 4 Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process. Note: Create a factory default
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    attempt to open the computer yourself; contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance. Troubleshooting tips This notebook PC incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error message reports to help you solve problems. If the system reports an error message or an error
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    85 If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility. English English
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    installation. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation
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    NMB-003 du Canada. Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby, Acer, declares that this notebook PC series is in compliance with the essential harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily. If possible, they will notify you in advance. But,
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    advance to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service. If this equipment should fail to operate properly, disconnect the equipment from the phone line to determine if it is causing the problem. If the problem is with the equipment, discontinue use and contact your dealer or
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    within any 30 minute period for any single manual call initiation, and b The equipment shall go guarantee that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of pulse dialing . Should such problems occur, the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service. 8 This equipment
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    English 90 Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser product. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is located on the drive. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. APPAREIL A LASER DE
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    English English 91 Radio device regulatory notice Note: Below regulatory information is for models with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. General This product complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of any country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use. Depending
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    English 92 wireless mouse/keyboard) • EN301 511 V9.0.2:2003 (Applied to models with 3G function) • EN301 908-1 V2.2.1:2003 (Applied to models with 3G function). • EN301 908-2 V2.2.1:2003 (Applied to models with 3G function).
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    instructions on wireless option devices that are included in the user's manual of Acer wireless Mini PCI adapter implements a transmission diversity function. The function does not emit radio frequencies simultaneously from both antennas. One of the antennas is selected automatically or manually
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    b Operation in 2.4 GHz band To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and installation outdoors is meaning they have priority) of 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz and these radars could cause interference and/or damage to LELAN (Licence
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    is responsible for this declaration: Product name: Notebook PC Model number: ZD1 Machine type: Aspire 5920 SKU number: Aspire 592xxx ("x" = 0 - 9, a - z, or A - Z) Name of responsible party: Acer America Corporation Address of responsible party: 2641 Orchard Parkway San Jose, CA 95134 USA
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    . Easy Lai Tel: 886-2-8691-3089 Fax: 886-2-8691-3000 E-mail: [email protected] Hereby declare that: Product: Personal Computer Trade Name: Acer Model Number: ZD1 Machine Type: Aspire 5920 SKU Number: Aspire 592xxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Is compliant with the essential requirements and other
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    BM7) Pixel fault class 500 mm 0.0° 90.0° Class IV 85.0° • Illuminance level: [250 + (250cosα)] lx where α = 85° • Color: Source D65 • Ordinary LCD: Class I • Protective or Acer CrystalBrite™ LCD: Class III Both • Yn • u'n • v'n Class II
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    79 brightness hotkeys 31 C caps lock 29 on indicator 25 care AC adapter xiii battery pack xiv computer xiii CD-ROM ejecting manually 42 troubleshooting 42 charging checking level 47 cleaning computer xiv computer caring for xiii cleaning xiv disconnecting 66 features 15, 38 indicators 25 keyboards
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    42 problems 41 CD-ROM 42 display 41 keyboard 42 printer 42 startup 41 troubleshooting 84 Q questions setting location for modem use 42 S safety CD or DVD 90 modem notices 87 scroll lock 29 security keylock 34, 70 passwords 70 speakers hotkey 31 troubleshooting 41 support information 44
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Aspire 5920 Series
User's Guide