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- Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 1
Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420 Series User's Guide - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 2
Reserved. Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420 Series User's Guide Original Issue: 10/2007 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 - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 3
the power supply unit before connecting the power cord to the AC power outlet. Unplug the power cord before removing the power supply in the slot. CAUTION for Listening To protect your hearing, follow these instructions. • Increase the volume gradually until you can hear clearly and comfortably. - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 4
or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack. Using electrical power • This product 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 - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 5
maximum length. Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as 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. Guidelines for safe battery - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 6
becomes noticeably shorter than normal, buy a new battery. Use only Acer approved batteries, and recharge your battery only with Acer approved chargers designated for this device. Use the battery only for its intended purpose. Never use any charger or battery that is damaged. Do not short-circuit - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 7
not in use and/or before servicing. • To avoid the remote risk laptop under the following conditions. These devices may include, but are not limited to: wireless lan (WLAN), Bluetooth available. Ensure that the above separation distance instructions are followed until the transmission is completed - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 8
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 - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 9
your mobile phone or other telephone call system. Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm Mercury advisory For projectors specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 10
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 - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 11
the external display, keyboard and mouse properly 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 the side faces the window or any light source - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 12
and safety notices" on page 79 in the AcerSystem User's Guide. Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part type: Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420 SKU number: Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420-xxxxx ("x" = 0 - 9, a - z, or A - Z) Name of responsible party: Acer America - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 13
acer.com.tw Hereby declare that: Product: Notebook PC Trade Name: Acer Model Number: MS2229 Machine Type: Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420 SKU Number: Aspire 2920/2920Z 489-3 V1.4.1:2002 (Applied to shipment with 27MHz wireless mouse/keyboard) • Article 3.2 Spectrum Usages • EN300 328 V1.5.1:2004 • - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 14
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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 - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 16
power off, do any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start then click on Shut Down. 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 - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 17
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 - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 18
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first xv Your guides xv Basic care and tips for using your computer xv Turning your computer on and off xv Taking care of your computer xvi Taking care of your AC adapter xvi Taking care of your battery pack xvii Cleaning and servicing xvii Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 20
Using the keyboard 29 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 29 Windows keys 30 Hotkeys 31 Special keys 32 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 33 Using a computer security lock 33 Audio 34 Adjusting the volume 34 Using the system utilities 35 Acer GridVista (dual-display - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 21
control (for selected models) 57 Remote functions 58 Starting Acer Arcade Deluxe 59 VideoMagician 59 DV Wizard 59 DVDivine 59 Taking USB) 68 ExpressCard 69 Installing memory 70 BIOS utility 71 Boot sequence 71 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 71 Password 71 Using software 72 - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 22
Power management 73 Acer eRecovery Management 74 Create backup 74 Burn backup disc 75 Restore and recovery 75 Troubleshooting 77 Troubleshooting tips 77 Error messages 77 Regulations -exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) 87 LCD panel ergonomic specifications 88 Index 89 - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 23
half of your screen, it provides access to the following utilities: Note: All of the following content is for general reference only. Actual product specifications may vary. • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 24
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. - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 25
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. - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 26
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 - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 27
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 sleep and hibernate modes. to view estimated - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 28
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 - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 29
Management to choose an appropriate 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 - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 30
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 - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 31
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 password, there is no method to reset it except by reformatting your system. Make sure to remember or write down - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 32
Empowering Technology 10 - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 33
(Empowering Technology password) • Full and incremental backups to hard disk or optical disc • 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 - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 34
Empowering Technology 12 For more information, please refer to "Acer eRecovery Management" on page 74 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 - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 35
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 specifications. • Lets - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 36
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: • Use - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 37
English 15 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us show you around your new Acer notebook. Top view 1 10 2 3 4 11 12 5 6 7 8 9 - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 38
) that light up to show the status of the computer's functions and components. See "Indicators" on page 25 for more details. 10 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication. (for selected models) 11 Easy-launch Buttons for launching frequently used button program. See "Easy-launch - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 39
Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Left view 1 2 3 4 5 # Icon 1 Item DC-in jack Description Connects to an AC adapter. 2 External display Connects to a display device (VGA) port (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 3 S-video/TV-out Connects to a television or - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 40
Item Description 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. 2 Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is indicator active. 3 Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the drive. button 4 Emergency eject Ejects the optical drive tray when the hole - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 41
19 Rear view English 12 # Icon Item Description 1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 42
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 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 43
21 English Specifications Operating system • • Platform • (For Aspire 2920) (For Aspire 2920Z) (For Aspire 2420) System memory • • • Display • Windows Vista™ Home Premium Windows Vista™ Home Basic Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile processor technology, featuring: • Intel® Core™2 Duo mobile - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 44
featuring Acer CinemaVision™ and Acer ClearVision™ technologies 80/120/160/250 GB or larger hard disk drive Optical drive options: • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive • DVD/CD-RW combo drive 5-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital™ (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick® (MS), Memory Stick - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 45
standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes • 53.3 W/44.4 W, 4800/4000 mAh Li-ion 6-cell primary battery pack • Acer Quiccharge™ technology: • 2.5-hour rapid charge system-off • 3.5-hour charge-in-use • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter Special keys and controls • 84-/85-key keyboard with - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 46
Acer Arcade™ featuring Cinema, Video, Music, Album, Acer HomeMedia • Acer Arcade Deluxe™ featuring DV Wizard, VideoMagician, DVDivine, Acer HomeMedia • Acer Crystal Eye • Acer GridVista™ • Acer GameZone • Acer Launch Manager • Acer (ITW) Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only. - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 47
computer's batttery status. HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 48
buttons Located beside the keyboard are application buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology. The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 49
English 27 Touchpad The built-in seamless 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. - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 50
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. - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 51
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 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 - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 52
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 - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 53
like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Acer eSettings Management Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings Management in Acer Empowering Technology. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. See "Acer - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 54
Euro symbol 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 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 - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 55
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. Wrap the computer security - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 56
English 34 Audio The computer comes with 32-bit Intel High-Definition audio, and Dolby® certified surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers. Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the computer is as easy as scrolling unlimited volume control wheel on the front panel. - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 57
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: 12 2 13 1 3 2 13 - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 58
36 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 Launch Manager allows you to set the easy-launch button located above the keyboard. "Easy-launch buttons" on page 26 for the location of the easy - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 59
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 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 - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 60
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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 volume may be muted. In Windows, look at the volume - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 62
drive. Simply insert the tip of a pen or paperclip into the hole and push to eject the tray. 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 . Refer to the Windows manual. Note: Please note - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 63
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 - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 64
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 - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 65
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 - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 66
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 - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 67
English 45 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 - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 68
-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 warning appears, the - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 69
Arcade (for selected models) Acer Arcade is an integrated player for music, photos, DVD • Video - watch and/or edit video clips • Album - view photos stored on your hard disk or removable media Note: While watching videos, DVDs or slide shows, your screensaver and power-saving features are - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 70
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 the main page. Click Acer Arcade Help for comprehensive help on each Arcade mode. In Display Settings: Use the "Screen Ratio" option to choose - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 71
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 of the window. To go up one folder level while searching for content, click Up one level. To return to the previous screen, click guide. - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 72
need using the mouse, cursor keys or keyboard. Background mode With Acer Arcade you can continue listening to music while you perform certain other functions. 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 - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 73
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 signal that describe onscreen action and dialog for the hearing impaired. The factory setting is "Off." "Audio" selects the default language for DVD - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 74
Acer Arcade lets you view digital photos individually or as a slide show, from any available drive Show. The slide show is played at full screen. Use the pop-up control panel to and you can "Rotate," "Remove Red Eye," and "Auto Fix" (optimize the Cell, Fade, Random, Wipe, Slide, Page and None modes. - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 75
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 directory can be changed from the "Settings"menu. Editing video Acer Arcade offers the capability to edit captured video clips, photos disk to share with family and friends. - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 76
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. Make DVDs Acer Arcade provides an easy and complete solution for recording data, audio, photos or videos. You can - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 77
English 55 It is also possible to burn combo CD/DVDs with music, photos, and film 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 - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 78
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 - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 79
English 57 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 - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 80
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 - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 81
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 - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 82
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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 : Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off (Windows XP). Or: You can put the computer in Sleep mode by pressing - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 84
battery is not fully charged, you may want to bring the AC adapter disks from the drive(s). Failure to remove the media can damage the drive 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 - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 85
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 you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 86
• AC adapter • Power cords that are appropriate for the country to which you are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are compatible. If not, purchase a power cord that is compatible with the local AC - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 87
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 71. • User Password secures forget your password, please get in touch with your dealer or an authorized service center. - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 88
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 utility. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 89
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 - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 90
English 68 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 - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 91
enhances the usability and expandability of your computer. ExpressCards support a vast number of expansion options, including flash memory card adapters, TV-tuners, Bluetooth connectivity and IEEE 1394B adapters. ExpressCards support USB 2.0 and PCI Express applications. Important! There are two - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 92
into place. 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw. 5 Reinstall the battery pack, and reconnect the AC adapter. 6 Turn on the computer. The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size. Please consult a qualified technician or contact your local Acer dealer. - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 93
problems, you may need to run it. To activate the BIOS screen. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Find D2D Recovery at the bottom of the screen - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 94
6 regions. Once your DVD drive is set to a region code, it will play DVD disks of that region only. You can set the region code a maximum of five times (including the first time), after which the last region code set will remain permanent. Recovering your hard disk does not reset the number of times - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 95
more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory. If no activity is detected supports the advanced configuration and power interface (ACPI), which allows for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time. Windows - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 96
system configuration to hard disk, CD or DVD. You can also backup/restore the factory default image, and reinstall applications and drivers. Acer eRecovery Management consists of the following functions: 1 Create backup 2 Burn backup disc 3 Restore and recovery This chapter will guide you through - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 97
and recovery page by selecting the Restore button. 3 Select the backup point you would like to restore from. You can also choose to recover the system from a factory default image, recover from a previously created CD/DVD or reinstall applications and drivers. 4 Follow the instructions on screen to - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 98
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Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. Hard disk 0 error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Hard disk 0 extended Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. type error I/O parity error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Keyboard error or no Contact - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 100
78 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 - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 101
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 - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 102
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, - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 103
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 - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 104
Specifications: a There shall be no more than 10 call attempts to the same number within any 30 minute period for any single manual that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of pulse Should such problems occur, the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service. 8 This - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 105
used with this computer is a laser product. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is located on the drive. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASERATTENTION: RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 106
contain wireless radio devices (such as wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth modules). Below information is for products with such devices. European V1.2.1:2002 • EN301 489-3 V1.4.1:2002 (Applied to models with 27MHz wireless mouse/keyboard) • EN301 489-7 V1.2.1:2002 (Applied to models with 3G function) • - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 107
English 85 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). - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 108
power of the wireless LAN Mini PCI Card and Bluetooth card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits RF safety instructions on wireless option devices that are included in the user's manual of each the screen section and all persons. Note: The Acer wireless Mini PCI adapter implements - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 109
, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. b Operation in 2.4 GHz band To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and installation outdoors is subject to licensing. c Operation in 5 GHz band • The device - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 110
specifications English Design viewing distance Design inclination angle Design azimuth angle Viewing direction range class Screen tilt angle Design screen 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 - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 111
life 43 optimizing 45 removing 45 using the first time 43 BIOS utility 71 brightness hotkeys 31 C caps lock 29 on indicator 25 care AC adapter xvi battery pack xvii computer xvi CD-ROM ejecting manually 40 troubleshooting 40 charging checking level 45 cleaning computer xvii computer caring for - Acer Aspire 2920 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 112
40 problems 39 CD-ROM 40 display 39 keyboard 40 printer 40 startup 39 troubleshooting 77 Q questions setting location for modem use 40 S safety CD or DVD 83 modem notices 80 scroll lock 29 security keylock 33, 65 passwords 65 speakers hotkey 31 troubleshooting 39 support information 42
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