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Aspire 9110 Series User's Guide - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 2
information. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronically, mechanically, by photocopy, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. Aspire 9110 Series Notebook PC Model - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 3
instructions Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is points or short-out parts that could result in internal components and to prevent battery leakage, do not place - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 4
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 - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 5
when disposing of used batteries. Telephone line safety • Disconnect all telephone lines from the equipment when not in use and/or before servicing. • To avoid use non-compliant parts when adding or changing components. Consult your reseller for purchase options. Disposal instructions Do not throw - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 6
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 - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 7
your display to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking at bright light sources, such as open windows, for extended periods of time. Developing good work habits Develop the following work habits to make your refer to "Regulations and safety notices" on page 89 in the AcerSystem User's Guide. - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 8
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 - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 9
ix To turn the power off, do any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off. • Use the power button You can also shut down the computer by - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 10
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 - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 11
keyboard 31 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 31 Windows keys 32 Hotkeys 32 Special keys 34 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) disk 35 Using a computer security lock 35 Audio 36 Adjusting the volume 36 Acer OrbiCam 37 Launching the Acer OrbiCam 38 Changing the Acer OrbiCam - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 12
selected models) 61 Time-shift functionality 61 Recorded TV 62 Scheduling recordings 62 Program guide 62 Find program 62 TV settings 62 Using TeleText functions 63 Make DVDs 64 Authoring CD/DVDs 64 Taking your notebook PC with you 65 Disconnecting from the desktop 65 Moving - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 13
modem 71 Built-in network feature 72 Fast Infrared (FIR) 72 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 73 IEEE 1394 port 73 PC Card slot 74 ExpressCard 75 Installing memory 76 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables 77 Acer Arcade TV set-up wizard (Windows XP Home and Professional) 79 BIOS utility - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 14
FCC notice 89 Modem notices 90 Laser compliance statement 93 LCD pixel statement 93 Macrovision copyright protection notice 93 Radio Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity 97 Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking 98 LCD panel ergonomic specifications 99 Index 100 - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 15
Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 16
by unauthorized persons. It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick and easy data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for MSN Messenger and Microsoft Outlook. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you for - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 17
into the system. • Optical drive devices - includes any kind of CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drives. • Floppy disk drives - 3.5-inch disks only. • Interfaces - includes serial port, parallel port, infrared (IR), and Bluetooth. To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be set first. Once set, you - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 18
Empowering Technology 4 Note: If you lose your password, there is no method to reset it except by reformatting your notebook or taking your notebook to an Acer Customer Service Center. Be sure to remember or write down your password. - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 19
. The user can also enable advanced options for full control over the following options: • Memory optimization - releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization - removes unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 20
default, user-created backups are stored on the D:\ drive. Acer eRecovery Management provides you with: • Password protection. • Recovery of applications and drivers. • Image/data backup: • Back up to HDD (set recovery point). • Back up to CD/DVD. • Image/data recovery tools: • Recover from a hidden - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 21
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 disk" feature to burn a backup image to CD or DVD. To ensure the best results when recovering your - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 22
eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications, change BIOS passwords or other Windows settings, and to monitor the system health status. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation. • Displays general system status and advanced - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 23
on your notebook, or start the program from the Start menu. You also have the option to set Acer eNet Management to start automatically when you boot up your PC. Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for a new location, while offering you the freedom to manually adjust the - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 24
10 Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information. Empowering Technology - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 25
a straightforward user interface. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface. AC mode following functions on/off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, FireWire(1394), Wired LAN and Optical Device if supported. DC mode (Battery mode) There are four pre-defined - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 26
Empowering Technology 12 Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to the panel in the upper half of the window.. For additional options, click "Settings" to: • Set alarms. • Re-load factory defaults. • Select what actions to be taken when the cover is closed - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 27
Empowering Technology 13 - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 28
Empowering Technology 14 Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you project your computer's display to an external device or projector using the hot key: Fn + F5. If auto-detection hardware is - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 29
computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us show you around your new Acer notebook. Front view # Icon 1 2 Item Description Built-in camera 1.3 megapixel web camera for video communication. Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 30
Item Keyboard Touchpad Battery indicator Indicates the computer's batttery status. TV/media/ For use with Acer Arcade and other media volume buttons playing programs. Palmrest Comfortable support Bluetooth Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. communication Indicates the status of Bluetooth - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 31
(e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). 3 Microphone-in jack Accepts input from external microphones. 4 Headphones/speaker/ Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., line-out jack with speakers, headphones). S/PDIF support 5 CIR receiver Receives signals from a remote control. 6 Latch - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 32
slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Two USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line. Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer and IR-aware computer). 5-in-1 card - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 33
CDs or DVDs. Rear view # Icon Item Description 1 Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based port network (for selected models). 2 Two USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 3 RF-in jack Accepts input signals from analog/digital TV-tuner - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 34
# Icon Item 6 S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port 7 External display (VGA) port 8 DVI-D port 9 Ventilation slots Description Connects to a television or display device with S-video input. Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Supports digital video connections - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 35
21 Specifications Operating system • Windows® Vista™ Capable • Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2) • Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 (Rollup 2) Platform System memory Display Windows® Vista ™Capable PCs come with Windows® XP installed, and can be upgraded to Windows - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 36
(Acer Arcade™) 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 - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 37
, featuring Voice and Video over Internet Protocol (VVoIP) support via Acer OrbiCam™ and optional Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone Acer OrbiCam™ 1.3 megapixel CMOS camera, featuring: • 225 degree ergonomic rotation • Acer VisageON™ technology • Acer PrimaLite™ technology WWAN: UMTS WCDMA (3G) at 2100 - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 38
support Four easy-launch buttons: Empowering Key, email, Internet, user-programmable button Three communication LED-buttons: 3G, WLAN, Bluetooth® Nine media keys: Acer Arcade?, movie, TV, music, record, play/pause, stop, previous, next Acer remote controls: • Acer Arcade™ (48 keys) • Windows® Media - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 39
port • RF-in Jack • S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port • 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 Empowering Technology ( Acer eDataSecurity / eLock / ePerformance / eRecovery - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 40
compliance Warranty • Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone • 512 MB or 1 GB DDR2 533/667 MHz soDIMM modules • 8-cell Li-ion battery pack • 3-pin 2.0 One-year International Travelers Warranty (ITW) Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 41
. Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. HDD Indicates when the hard status of wireless LAN communication. Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. 3G Indicates the status of 3G - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 42
shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Easy-launch buttons Located above the keyboard are four buttons. and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager. See "Launch Manager" on page 45. Easy-launch button P Web - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 43
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 mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 44
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 9110 | User Manual - Page 45
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 upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys. Desired - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 46
English 32 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 - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 47
toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Volume up 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 the computer in Sleep mode - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 48
Open a text editor or word processor. 2 Either press < > at the bottom-right of 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 - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 49
English 35 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) disk Press the drive eject button to eject the optical disk when the computer is on. 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 - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 50
English 36 Audio 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 32 for more information on adjusting the speaker volume. - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 51
37 Acer OrbiCam The Acer OrbiCam is a 1.3 megapixel CMOS camera appropriately mounted on top of the LCD panel. The camera's 225-degree ergonomic rotation allows you to capture high-resolution photos or videos up front or at the back of the LCD panel. The Acer OrbiCam fully supports the Acer Video - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 52
> Acer > Acer OrbiCam. The Acer OrbiCam capture window appears. Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings Resolution To change the capture resolution, click the displayed resolution at the bottom right corner of the capture window, then select the desired resolution. Note: Setting the camera resolution - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 53
Folder tabs. Use the options to change the capture window size, preview settings, and the folder for captured photos or videos. Camera Settings Basic settings Click the Camera Settings icon on the bottom right corner of the capture display, then select Camera Settings from the pop-up menu. You can - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 54
. Capturing photos/videos To capture a photo or a video clip, rotate the Acer OrbiCam to get the desired angle, then click the Take a Picture or Record a Video button. The Windows Picture and Fax Viewer or the Windows Media Player automatically launches to display/play a preview of the photo/video - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 55
to your video transmissions. Note: The face tracking feature is not capable of centering your face beyond the capture window frame. Minimal head movements are tracked more efficiently. To enable the Acer VisageON: 1 Right-click on this icon, then select VisageON from the pop-up menu. The VisageON - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 56
the pop-up menu. For multiple users, the face tracking feature automatically centers all the users' face in the capture window, otherwise the utility centers the face of the user closest to the camera. 2 Click the right icon to zoom in/out or reset the current view. 3 Click VisageON to display a pop - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 57
the video effects section of the VisageON window. Note: 1. When using avatars, you may have to calibrate the face points to achieve better tracking. Follow screen instructions from the VisageON window to continue. 2. You may use video effects when using the camera for IM chat/ video sessions or call - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 58
utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is only available on certain models. To enable the dual monitor feature of your notebook, first ensure that the second monitor is connected, then, select Start, Control Panel, Display and - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 59
up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate Manager allows you to set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. "Easy-launch buttons" on page 28 for the location of the - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 60
AntiVirus. 2 In the Norton AntiVirus main window, click Scans. 3 In the Scans panel, click Run Full System Scan. 4 When the scan is complete, a scan summary appears. Click Finished. You can schedule customized virus scans that run unattended on specific dates and times or at periodic intervals - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 61
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 , 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. - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 62
low. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar. You can also use the volume control buttons to adjust 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 - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 63
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 - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 64
the Acer logo is showing, press + at the same time to enter the recovery process. 3 Refer to the onscreen instructions to 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 - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 65
English 51 Acer Arcade 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 - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 66
English 52 48-button remote control If your Aspire is bundled with a TV-tuner card, a 48-button remote control is included for use with the Acer Arcade software. The table below explains the functions for this controller. Warning! The Arcade and Power buttons have different functions depending on - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 67
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 - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 68
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 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 - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 69
Acer Arcade settings to their default values. Arcade controls When watching video clips, movies or slide shows at full screen, two pop-up control 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 - - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 70
English 56 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. Virtual keyboard Whenever you are required to enter search information, or name a file, DVD or - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 71
English 57 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. - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 72
English 58 Album Acer Arcade lets you view digital photos individually or as a slide show, 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 - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 73
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 , you then need to click the red record button in the onscreen controls. The destination folder can be set from the "Settings" menu. Clicking - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 74
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 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 - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 75
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 file in the Recorded TV window.) You can navigate forward - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 76
. 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 - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 77
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 - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 78
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 to burn combo CD/DVDs with music, photos, film and TV clips all in one. The possibilities are endless! For specific details about each - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 79
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 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 9110 | User Manual - Page 80
the meeting room does not have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode. Press + or : • 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 User's Guide - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 81
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 AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 82
which you are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are compatible. If not, purchase a power cord the modem, check if the modem and connector is compatible with the telecommunications system - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 83
a security notch and passwords. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for a security lock entry into the BIOS utility. Once set, you must enter this password to gain access to the BIOS utility. See "BIOS utility" on page authorized service center. - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 84
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 message appears. Try again and press . • When - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 85
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 - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 86
English 72 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. Fast - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 87
without taking up precious system resources. IEEE 1394 port The computer's IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394compatible device like a video camera or digital camera. See your video or digital - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 88
long afforded by desktop PCs. Popular PC Cards include flash, fax/data modem, wireless LAN and SCSI cards. CardBus improves on the 16-bit PC expanding the bandwidth to 32 bits. Note: Refer to your card's manual for details on how to install and use the card, and its functions. Inserting a PC Card - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 89
support a vast number of expansion options, including flash memory card adapters, TV-tuners, Bluetooth connectivity and IEEE 1394B adapters. ExpressCards support . 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 - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 90
memory Follow these steps to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. Then turn the computer 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 - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 91
English 77 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables Follow the instructions below to set up the TV function of your Acer notebook. PAL/SECAM and NTSC systems 1 Plug the PAL/SECAM cable's RF plug into your notebook's RF jack. 2 Connect the other end to your TV antenna cable, using the NTSC converter if - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 92
3 To ensure good reception, the antenna can be positioned on top of your notebook display using the special clip, as shown below. 4 Extend the antenna to of the reception. Note: The antenna is only compatible with DVB-T digital TV systems. A magnet located on the base of the antenna unit also allows - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 93
S RWY S RWY S RWY Audio Video RL Notebook AV-in AV-in Camcorder VHS Note: Extension cables may not be necessary. For more details on how to capture TV or video clips please refer to the Acer Arcade help file. Acer Arcade TV set-up wizard (Windows XP Home and Professional) The first time you open - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 94
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. Boot sequence To set the boot sequence in the - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 95
software Playing DVD movies When the DVD drive module is installed in the optical drive bay, you can play DVD , Japan Southeast Asia, Taiwan, South Korea Latin America, Australia, New Zealand Former USSR, parts of Africa, India People's Republic of China Note: To change the region code, insert - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 96
: 1 Create backup 2 Restore from backup 3 Create factory default image CD, or burn bundled software to an application CD 4 Re-install bundled software without CD 5 Change Acer eRecovery Management password This chapter will guide you through each process. Note: This feature is only available on - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 97
click Next. Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process. Restore from backup You can restore backups previously created (as stated in the Create backup section) from hard disk, CD or DVD. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility. 3 Enter - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 98
- this disk will not be bootable. Re-install bundled software without CD Acer eRecovery Management stores pre-loaded software internally for easy driver and application re-installation. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility. 3 Enter the password to - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 99
Acer eRecovery Management. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press + to open the Acer Acer eRecovery Management window, select Recovery settings and click Next. 5 In the Recovery settings window, select Password: Change Acer eRecovery Management password and click Next. 6 Follow the instructions - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 100
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 - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 101
87 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 - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 102
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partner, Acer Inc. Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 104
Acer, declares that this notebook PC series acer.com/products/notebook/reg-nb/index.htm for complete documents.) Compliant with Russian regulatory certification Modem notices Notice for USA This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. Located on the modem your service temporarily. - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 105
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 9110 | User Manual - Page 106
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 9110 | User Manual - Page 107
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. - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 108
for wireless use. Depending on configurations, this product may or may not contain wireless radio devices (such as wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth modules). Below information is for products with such devices. European Union (EU) This device complies with the essential requirements of the European - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 109
limits. Nevertheless, the notebook PC series shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized as follows: 1 Users are requested to follow the RF safety instructions on wireless option devices that are included in the user's manual of each RF - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 110
that may cause undesired operation of the device. b Operation in 2.4 GHz band To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and installation outdoors is subject to licensing. c Operation in 5 GHz band • The device for the band 5150-5250 MHz is - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 111
English Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the Notebook PC Model number: BQ60 Machine type: Aspire 9110 SKU number: Aspire 911xxx ("x" = 0 - 9, a - z, or A - Z) Name of responsible party: Acer - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 112
Lai Tel: 886-2-8691-3089 Fax: 886-2-8691-3000 E-mail: [email protected] Declares that product: Notebook PC Trade name: Acer Model number: BQ60 Machine type: Aspire 9110 SKU number: Aspire 911xxx ("x" = 0 - 9, a - z, or A - Z) Is in compliance with the essential requirements and - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 113
99 LCD panel ergonomic specifications English English Design viewing distance Design inclination angle Design azimuth angle 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 - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 114
mode hotkey 33 hotkeys 32 I IEEE 1394 port 73 infrared 72 K keyboard 31 embedded numeric keypad 31 hotkeys 32 lock keys 31 troubleshooting 48 Windows keys 32 L left view 17 M media access on indicator 27 memory installing 76 messages error 86 modem 71 N network 72 Notebook Manager hotkey 33 - Acer Aspire 9110 | User Manual - Page 115
48 problems 47 CD-ROM 48 display 47 keyboard 48 printer 48 startup 47 troubleshooting 86 Q questions setting location for modem use 49 S safety CD or DVD 93 FCC notice 89 modem notices 90 scroll lock 31 security keylock 35, 69 passwords 69 speakers hotkey 33 troubleshooting 48 support information
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Aspire 9110 Series
User's Guide