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    Aspire 9810/9800 Series User's Guide
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    or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. Aspire 9810/9800 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. Other companies' product names or trademarks are
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    or other particles. Save the dummy for use when no PCMCIA or Express Card is installed in the slot. CAUTION for Listening To protect your hearing, follow these instructions. • Increase the volume gradually until you can hear clearly and comfortably. • Do not increase the volume level after your ears
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    fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the product. • To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on a vibrating surface. • Never use it under sporting, exercising, or any vibrating environment which will probably cause
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    by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Replace the battery with the
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    use and/or before servicing. • To avoid the radio transmitting devices when using your laptop under the following conditions. These devices that the above separation distance instructions are followed until the transmission hearing aid. Do not place credit cards or other magnetic storage media near
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    atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Potentially explosive atmospheres include areas where at refueling points such as near gas pumps at service stations. Observe restrictions on the use of radio atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly marked. They include below deck on boats
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    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.
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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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    or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your text readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by: • placing your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light
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    breaks regularly, and do some stretching exercises. Note: For more information, please refer to "Regulations and safety notices" on page 96 in the AcerSystem User's Guide.
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    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 shut down the computer by closing the display
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    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
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    6 Acer eDataSecurity Management 7 Acer eLock Management 8 Acer eRecovery Management 10 Acer eSettings Management 12 Windows Mobility Center 13 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Front view 15 Closed front view 16 Left view 18 Right view 19 Rear view 20 Base view 21 Specifications
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    Using the system utilities 44 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 44 Launch Manager 45 Norton Internet Security 46 Frequently asked questions 47 Requesting service 50 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 50 Before you call 50 Battery pack 51 Battery pack characteristics 51
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    63 Snapshot 63 Editing video 64 Music 64 TV (for selected models) 65 Time-shift functionality 65 Recorded TV 66 Scheduling recordings 66 Program guide 66 Find program 66 TV settings 66 Using TeleText functions 67 Make DVDs 68 Authoring CD/DVDs 68 Acer Arcade Deluxe (for
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    network feature 81 Fast Infrared (FIR) 81 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 82 IEEE 1394 port 82 PC Card slot 83 ExpressCard 84 Installing memory 85 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables 86 BIOS utility 89 Boot sequence 89 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 89 Password 89 Using software 90
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    LCD panel ergonomic specifications Index 107 108
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    screen, it provides access to the following utilities: • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer Acer eLock Management and Acer run Acer eLock Management or Acer eRecovery Management
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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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    and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking the appropriate tabs. You can open Windows power options by clicking " you to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. You can also turn on/off system components to extend battery life. 1 Switch to the power plan you
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    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
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    supports it, your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display is connected to the system. For projectors and external devices that are not auto-detected, launch Acer an external resolution that is not supported by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your display settings
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    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
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    USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives, and any other removable storage devices that can be Technology password, there is no method to reset it except by reformatting your system. Make sure to remember or write down your
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    Empowering Technology 9
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    image to optical disc, and restore from previously created backups or reinstall applications and drivers. By default, user-created backups are stored to the D:\ drive. Acer eRecovery Management provides you with: • Password protection (Empowering Technology password) • Full and incremental backups
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    Empowering Technology 11 For more information, please refer to "Acer eRecovery Management" on page 92 in the AcerSystem User's Guide. Note: If your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Management's "System backup to optical disc" feature to burn a backup
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    12 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
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    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
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    Empowering Technology 14
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    computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us show you around your new Acer notebook. Front view # Item 1 Built-in camera 2 Display screen Description 1.3 megapixel web camera for video communication. Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output.
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    16 # Item Description 3 Media/ For use with Acer Arcade and other media volume buttons playing programs. 4/8 buttons; the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button. 7 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. 9 Keyboard For entering data
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    / Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., line-out jack with speakers, headphones). S/PDIF support 6 Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 7 Battery indicator Indicates the computer's batttery status. 8 Bluetooth Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. communication
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    18 Left view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Item USB 2.0 port Modem (RJ-11) port Description Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to a phone line. Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs (slot-load or tray-load depending on model). Optical disk
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    view English # Item Description 1 Latch Locks and releases the lid. 2 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD- Picture Card (xD). 3 3 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera
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    input. 7 External display Connects to a display device (VGA) port (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 8 DVI-D port Supports digital video connections. 9 Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based port network (for selected models). 10 Parallel port Connects to
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    or obstruct the opening of the fan. 2 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 5 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 6 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard
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    667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) • 20.1" WSXGA+ high-brightness (300 nit) Acer CrystalBrite™ TFT LCD, 1680 x 1050 pixel resolution, 6 lamps • 16 ms typical on/off and 8 ms average gray-to-gray response time • Simultaneous multi-window viewing via
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    cable for digital/analog TV input, PAL/ SECAM to NTSC port converter • Mini DIN cable: RCA jack and S-video port for audio/video input Acer DVB-T antenna (UHF/VHF reception) supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology • NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 7600 with up to 256 MB GDDR2 VRAM, or NVIDIA® GeForce® Go
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    MS Sound compatible Two built-in stereo microphones Acer Video Conference, 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: • 30 degree ergonomic rotation WLAN: Intel
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    drive • 7.4 kg (16.3 lbs.) without TV-tuner and 2nd hard disk drive ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes 71 W 4800 mAh Li-ion battery pack (8-cell) Acer QuicCharge™ technology: • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge system-off • 2.5-hour
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    accessories • ExpressCard™/54 slot • PC Card slot (one Type II) • 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • Four USB 2.0 ports • DVI-D port with HDCP support • IEEE 1394 port • Consumer infrared (CIR) port • Fast infrared (FIR) port • External display (VGA) port • S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port
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    Software • Acer Empowering Technology • Acer eNet Management • Acer ePower Management • Acer ePresentation Management • Acer eDataSecurity Management • Acer eLock Management • Acer eRecovery Management • Acer eSettings Management • Acer GridVista™ • Acer Arcade™ • Acer Arcade Deluxe™ • Acer Launch
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    Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Power Indicates the computer's power status. Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN
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    " on page 1. The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager. See "Launch Manager" on page 45. Easy-launch button P Web browser Mail Default application
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    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.
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    not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled on your touchpad. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel.
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    sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The solution would be to connect an external keypad. When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys
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    keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < > : Open
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    like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer
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    35 English Hotkey Icon + Function Volume up Description Increases the sound volume. + Volume down Decreases the sound volume. + + Brightness up Brightness down Increases the screen brightness. Decreases the screen brightness.
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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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    the optical drive tray when the computer is off. Note: Slot-load or tray-load depending on model. 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
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    English 38 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 34 for more information on adjusting the speaker volume.
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    English 39 Using surround/multi-channel sound Your Acer notebook comes with the following two features to give Manager by double-clicking the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon in the system tray of your Windows system. The Realtek HD Audio Manager dialog box will pop up. Click the Digital Output tab
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    stereo content, such as MP3, WMA or CD audio, into 7.1-channel surround sound. To take advantage of DTS Connect, you need a DTS-equipped audio/video receiver or digital speaker system. 1 Connect your computer to your audio system using a S/PDIF cable via the S/PDIF-out port 2 Open the Realtek HD
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    include enhanced data integrity (backup), better throughput (speed) or increased storage (capacity), compared to single drives. Your Acer computer with two Serial ATA hard disk drives supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and Intel Matrix RAID. RAID 0 RAID 0 (also known as a striped set) splits data evenly across
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    process, or you will be at risk for data loss. Disable your screen saver and power management options such as auto-shutdown, autohibernate and auto Windows for most RAID functions. 7 Please contact an Acer Customer Service Center if you have further questions about enabling RAID on your Acer
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    Volume from Existing Hard Drive wizard will start. 6 Follow the onscreen instructions to create a RAID 0, RAID 1 or Matrix RAID array. 7 . Otherwise, wait or press ESC to continue your normal boot process. Warning: Acer is not responsible for the loss of data resulting from the misuse of the Intel
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    notebook, first ensure that a second display is connected, then, open the Display Settings properties box using the Control Panel or by right-clicking the Windows can view multiple windows on the same screen. To access this function, please go to Start, All Programs and click on Acer GridVista. You
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    English 45 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. 3 Enjoy the convenience of a well-organized desktop. Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of your second monitor is set
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    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
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    If you are using on the battery, it may be low and unable to power the computer. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that the screen. If you set the resolution lower than this native resoution, the screen expands to fill the computer display. Right-click on your Windows
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    may be too low. In Windows, look at the volume control contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable . • Make sure there is a clear path between the two infrared ports. drivers (for printing to an infrared printer). • During the POST, press to access the BIOS
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    up your location. Refer to the Windows manual. Note: Please note, on first booting your notebook, that you can skip the Internet Connection this option. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make sure
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    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
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    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
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    packs to temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above 45°C (113°F). Extreme temperatures may adversely affect the battery pack. By following the battery conditioning process you condition your battery to accept the maximum possible charge. Failure to follow this procedure will prevent you from obtaining
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    and improving recharging efficiency. You are advised to follow the suggestions set out below: • Purchase an extra battery pack. • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for on-the-go use. • Eject a PC Card if it is not being used, as it will continue to draw power (for selected model
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    -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
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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 watch or listen, click or select a content button (e.g., Music, Video, etc.) on the Arcade home page. • Music - listen
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    English 56 Remote control (for selected models) If your Aspire is bundled with a TV-tuner card, a 48-button remote control is included for use with the Acer Arcade software. The table below explains the functions for this controller. Warning! The Arcade and Power buttons have different functions
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    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 AV Toggle between TV-in and AV-in 20 Arcade Launch/quit Acer Arcade; return to Arcade main page 21 Angle Toggle between different
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    content in its original aspect ratio and adds black bars at the top and bottom of the screen. "Color profile" allows you to choose between "Original" or "ClearVision™." • Acer ClearVision™ is a video enhancement technology that detects video content and dynamically adjusts the brightness/contrast
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    the Acer Arcade settings to their default values. Arcade controls When watching video clips, movies or slide shows at full screen, two left corner of the window. To go up one folder level while searching for content, click Up one level. To return to the previous screen, click the red arrow guide.
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    cursor keys or keyboard. Background mode With Acer Arcade you can continue listening to music or watching Live TV while you perform certain other functions. TV, video and music will continue playing in a small window located in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen. You can press the stop button
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    English 61 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 62 Album Acer Arcade lets you view digital photos individually or as a slide show, containing the pictures you wish to view, then click Play Slide Show. The slide show is played at full screen. Use the pop-up control panel to control the slide show. You can also view a single picture by
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    . The pop-up control panel will appear at the bottom of the screen when you move the mouse. To return to the Video page, click Stop. Capturing video (TV models only) Acer Arcade allows you to capture and record video clips from other external devices, such as a DVD player or camcorder. Click Capture
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    English 64 Editing video Acer Arcade offers the capability to edit captured video clips, photos and footage from a camcorder like to rip (or click Select or Clear All), then click Start Ripping. The progress of the ripping operation will be displayed on screen. You can change the file quality of
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    plays TV on screen. Press Escape video), TeleText (opens the TeleText function), and Record (records TV content as a video Guide option lets you view program information for all channels. See Program Guide. The Find Program option enables you to search for a specific the Recorded TV window.) You can
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    file. To play a recorded TV file, click it. The video will play at full screen. To return to the TV page, click Stop. For a description of the options 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
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    option allows you to set the quality of video recorded from the TV. Selecting a higher quality can also select the destination for any recorded TV. Guide settings Click on EPG Source to select the source TeleText functions For regions with the TeleText service, TeleText can be activated by using the
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    Acer Arcade provides an easy and complete solution for recording data, audio, photos or videos. You can burn and share any combination of data, music, photos or videos and TV clips all in one. The possibilities are endless! For specific details about each of these options, click the Help button to
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    Arcade Deluxe is available for systems with Windows Media Center. Acer Arcade Deluxe extends the capabilities of your Windows Media Centerequipped system with a set of Acer utilities designed to make it easy to manage your multimedia files, create your own customized content, and more. Arcade Deluxe
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    English 70 Remote control (for selected models) The table below explains the functions of the remote control bundled with your Acer system (if included).
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    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 24 0-9 buttons Enter TV channel or other input 25 Clear Clear current input 26 CIR receiver Receives signals from the remote control
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    Arcade Deluxe utilities outside of Windows Media Center, double-click the Acer Arcade Deluxe icon from the Windows desktop. Note: For detailed information about specific Acer Arcade Deluxe utiltiies, use the built-in help files. VideoMagician VideoMagician allows you to edit video files (in DAT, DVR
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    real-time preview and capture from DV camcorders and webcams to your computer's hard drive or directly burned to DVD. DV Wizard also supports the capture of High Definition video to your computer's hard disk in the DVD format. Attach your DV camcorder or web cam to your computer and then start
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    English 74 Taking your notebook PC with you This section gives you tips and hints building, you may choose to shut down the computer: Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off (Windows XP). Or: You can put the computer in Sleep mode by pressing + . Then close and latch the
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    your meeting will be longer, or if your battery is not fully charged, you may want to have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode. Press
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    cause condensation. Allow the computer to return to room temperature, and inspect the screen for condensation before turning on the computer. If the temperature change is greater AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer
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    the country to which you are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer • Proof of check that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are compatible. If not, purchase a power cord that is compatible
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    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.
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    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
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    English 80 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you a complete mobile computing experience. Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to the computer,
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    English 81 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
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    peripherals 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 camera's documentation for details.
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    data modem, wireless LAN and SCSI cards. CardBus improves on the 16-bit PC card technology by 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 Insert the card into the slot and make the proper
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    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 slot and push gently until it clicks into position
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    the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. Then turn the computer over to access its base. 2 Remove the screws from the memory cover; then lift up and remove the memory cover. 3 (a) Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot, then (b) gently press it down
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    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 Acer DVB-T digital antenna To connect the antenna: Plug the antenna cable into the RF jack of your notebook. RF Note: All diagrams
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    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 shown below. 4 Extend the antenna to improve the quality of the reception. Note: The antenna is only compatible with
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    . 1 Plug the single end of the cable into the AV-input port of your notebook. 2 Connect the other ends to the S-video or composite audio/video jacks on your VHS player, camcorder or other compatible device. Notebook AV-in AV-in Camcorder VHS Note: Extension cables may not be necessary. For more
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    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 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 and use
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    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 the region code has been set. Refer to the table below for DVD movie region code information. 2 The DVD movie will
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    keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory. If no activity is detected for a period of time (called supports the advanced configuration and power interface (ACPI), which allows for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time. Windows
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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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    or DVD. 1 Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the Burn Disc page by selecting created CD/DVD or reinstall applications and drivers. 4 Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process.
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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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    95 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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    96 Regulations and safety notices FCC notice This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class 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
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    Canada. Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby, Acer, declares that this notebook PC series is in compliance with the essential requirements and 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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    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
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    ÅLEN LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is produced with high-precision manufacturing techniques. Nevertheless, some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. Macrovision copyright protection notice
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    English English 101 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.
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    English 102 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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    and Bluetooth card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure 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
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    , 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
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    /importer is responsible for this declaration: Product name: Notebook PC Model number: LA01 Machine type: Aspire 9810/9800 SKU number: Aspire 981xxx /980xxx ("x" = 0 - 9, a - z, or A - Z) Name of responsible party: Acer America Corporation Address of responsible party: 2641 Orchard Parkway
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    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: LA01 Machine Type: Aspire 9810/9800 SKU Number: Aspire 981xxx /980xxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Is compliant with the essential requirements and
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    angle Design azimuth angle Viewing direction range class Screen tilt angle Design screen illuminance Reflection class of LCD panel (positive and negative polarity) Image polarity Reference white: Pre-setting of luminance and color temperature @ 6500K (tested under BM7) Pixel fault class 500 mm
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    time 51 BIOS utility 89 brightness hotkeys 35 C caps lock 32 on indicator 28 care AC adapter xiii battery pack xiv computer xiii CD-ROM ejecting manually 48 troubleshooting 48 charging embedded numeric keypad 32 hotkeys 34 lock keys 32 troubleshooting 48 Windows keys 33 L left view 16 M media access
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    109 English on indicator 28 memory installing 85 messages error 94 modem 80 N network 81 Notebook Manager hotkey 34 num lock 32 on indicator 28 numeric keypad embedded 32 P password 78 types 78 PC Card 83 ejecting 83 inserting 83 ports 80 printer troubleshooting 48 problems 47 CD-ROM 48 display 47
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Aspire 9810/9800 Series
User's Guide