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Extensa 4420/4120 Series User's Guide - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 2
Reserved. Extensa 4420/4120 Series User's Guide Original Issue: 06/2007 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 Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 3
device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before connecting the power cord to the AC power outlet. Unplug the power cord before removing the power supply unit from the computer. If the system has - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 4
lithium battery pack. Using electrical power • This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company. • Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 5
power supply cord set. If you need to replace the power cord set, make sure that the new power cord meets the following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7 A 125 V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent, 4.6 meters (15 feet) maximum length. Product servicing - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 6
as grain, dust or metal powders. Do not switch the notebook on when wireless phone use is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger. Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Replace the battery with the same type as that which came bundled with your product. Use - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 7
small parts. Keep them out of the reach of small children. Operating environment Warning! For safety reasons, turn off all wireless or radio transmitting devices when using your laptop under the following conditions. These devices may include, but are not limited to: wireless lan (WLAN), Bluetooth - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 8
wireless devices may interfere with some hearing aids. If interference occurs, consult your service wireless telephone network, and may be illegal. Potentially explosive environments Switch off your device when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 9
dial out through your mobile phone or other telephone call system. Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. visit http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 10
button. • More power management settings can be done through Acer ePower Management. Tips and information for comfortable use Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after prolonged use. Users are also at risk of physical injury after long hours of working , neck or back: • numbness, - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 11
xi Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort. Observe the following tips: • refrain from staying too long in one fixed posture • avoid slouching forward and/or leaning - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 12
xii Developing good work habits Develop the following work habits to make your computer use more relaxing and productive: do not recommend using the computer on a couch or bed. If this is unavoidable, work for only short periods, take breaks regularly, and do some stretching exercises. Note: For - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 13
to complete the installation. For instructions on how to use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and off To turn on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 14
If you cannot power off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for more AC adapter Here are some ways to take care of your AC adapter: • Do not connect the adapter to any other device. • Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it. Carefully route the power cord - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 15
them away from children. • Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations. Recycle if possible. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1 Turn off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth. Do not use - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 16
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of your AC adapter xiv Taking care of your battery pack xv Cleaning and servicing xv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer ePresentation Management 6 Acer eDataSecurity Management 7 Acer eLock Management - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 18
42 Requesting service 45 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 45 Before you call 45 Battery pack 46 Battery pack characteristics 46 Maximizing the battery's life 46 Installing and removing the battery pack 47 Charging the battery 48 Checking the battery level 48 Optimising - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 19
memory 60 BIOS utility 60 Boot sequence 60 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 61 Password 61 Using software 61 Playing DVD movies 61 Acer eRecovery Management 62 Create backup 62 Burn backup disc 63 Restore and recovery 63 Troubleshooting 64 Troubleshooting tips 64 Error - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 20
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hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings. • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and encryption (for - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 22
Empowering Technology program group in Start menu. You can also set Acer eNet Management to start automatically when you boot up your PC. Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for a new location, while offering you the option to manually adjust the settings to match your needs - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 23
profile when you move from one location to another. Settings stored include network connection settings (IP and DNS settings, wireless AP details, etc.), as well as default printer settings. Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information. - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 24
Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver. You can also create customized power plans. You can create, switch between, edit, delete and restore power plans, as described below. View and adjust settings for On Battery - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 25
you are currently using. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you wish to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to the panel - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 26
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 Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 27
extension for quick data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you for a supervisor password and default encryption password. This password will be used to encrypt files by - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 28
kind of CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, HD-DVD or Blu-ray drive devices. • Floppy Drive Devices - 3.5-inch floppy drives only. To use Acer eLock Management, the Empowering Technology password must be set first. Once set, you can apply locks to any of the devices types. Lock(s) will immediately be set without any - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 29
Empowering Technology 9 - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 30
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 - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 31
Empowering Technology 11 For more information, please refer to "Acer eRecovery Management" on page 62 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 Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 32
Empowering Technology 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 - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 33
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 Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 34
Empowering Technology 14 - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 35
tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us show you around your new Acer notebook. Front view # Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication (for selected models). 2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 36
" on page 26 for more details. 11 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 12 Productivity keys Three productivity keys give users one-touch access to protection and manageability features for a more secure, smarter and easier way to work. See "Easylaunch buttons" on page 26 for more details - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 37
audio line-out devices speaker/line-out jack (e.g., speakers, headphones). 8 Bluetooth Enable/disable the Bluetooth function. communication (manufacturing option). switch 9 Wireless Enable/disable the wireless function. communication (manufacturing option). switch 10 Latch Locks and - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 38
depends on model) Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is active indicator (location depends on model). Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the drive button (location depends on model). Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 39
Item Description PC Card slot eject Ejects the PC Card from the slot. button PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card. 3 Two USB 2.0 Connect device (e.g., external (VGA) port monitor, LCD projector). 7 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. Rear view # Icon 1 2 Item Ventilation - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 40
20 Base view English Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Acer DASP (Disk Anti- Protects the hard disk drive from shocks and Shock Protection) bumps. 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 41
CERTIFIED® solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) • 14.1" WXGA TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ • ATI Radeon - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 42
standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes 44 W 4000 mAh Li-ion battery pack (6-cell) 3-pin 65 W AC adaptor 88-/89-key Acer FineTouch™ keyboard with 5-degree curve, inverted "T" cursor layout; 2.5mm (minimum) key travel Seamless touchpad pointing device with 4-way scroll button 12 - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 43
featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam supporting enhanced Acer PrimaLite™ technology (for selected models) • Optional Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone WLAN: Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 44
your PC depends on the model purchased. • Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone featuring Acer Video Conference Manager • 512 MB/1 GB/ 2 GB DDR2 667 MHz soDIMM modules • 9-cell 4800 mAh Li-ion battery pack • External USB floppy disk drive • 3-pin 65 W AC adaptor • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 45
the computer cover is power status. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 46
English 26 Easy-launch buttons There are several conveniently located easy-launch buttons. They are: mail, Web browser, Empowering Key < > and one user-programmable button. Press < > to run the Acer Empowering Technology. Please see "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. The mail and Web browser - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 47
access to protection and manageability features for a more secure, smarter and easier way to work. • Lock key - runs the Windows® lock function to lock the notebook when you step out. If the laptop is equipped with Acer Bio-Protection, you only need to swipe your finger to log into Windows® again - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 48
on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. Touchpad basics The following items show you how to use the touchpad: • Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor. • Press the left (1) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 49
on the touchpad to drag the cursor. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button); rest your finger on the touchpad on the second tap and drag the cursor. Access context menu Click once. Scroll Click and hold to move up/down/left/ right. Note: When using the touchpad - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 50
when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with some applications. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 51
clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with the System Properties dialog box < > + : Restore minimized windows to the desktop < > + : on your edition of Windows Vista or Windows XP, some shortcuts may not function as described. - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 52
and the BIOS utility. Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. Puts the computer in Sleep mode. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the display screen backlight off to save power - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 53
33 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. - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 54
English 34 Special keys You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the 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 - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 55
English 35 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray Press the drive eject button to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is on. Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off. - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 56
English 36 Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for a security lock. Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 57
English 37 Audio The computer comes with 32-bit High Definition (HD) Audio, and dual 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 Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 58
confirm the new settings and click OK to complete the process. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings To access this function, please go to Start, All Programs and click on Acer GridVista. You may choose any one of the four display settings indicated below: 12 - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 59
GridVista is simple to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display you to set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. "Easy-launch buttons" on page 26 for the location of the easylaunch buttons. You can access the Launch Manager by - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 60
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 your that you do not have to stop working. For more information refer to the Norton Internet Security help files. - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 61
location (the "backup destination"). The backup jobs are continuous because they are scheduled to regularly update versions of a file to maintain. Shadow supports backups on local hard drives, USB/FireWire external is as easy as pressing one buttons. See "Easy-launch buttons" on page 26 for more - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 62
or boot up. Look at the power indicator: • If it is not lit, no power is being supplied to the computer. Check the following: • If you are using on the battery, it may be low and unable to power the computer. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that the AC adapter is - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 63
the volume control buttons to adjust the on the power. There is works, contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose. The infrared port does not work drivers (for printing to an infrared printer). • During the POST, press to access the BIOS - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 64
Rules and begin setting up your location. Refer to the Windows manual. Note: Please note, on first booting your notebook, that you can skip 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- - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 65
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 Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 66
AC adapter. Your computer supports charge-in-use, enabling you to recharge the battery while you continue to operate the computer. However, recharging with the computer turned off results in a significantly faster charge time. The battery will come in handy when you travel or during a power failure - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 67
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 Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 68
pack: 1 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery. 2 Pull the battery from the battery bay. Charging the battery To charge the battery, first make sure that it is correctly installed in the battery bay. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and connect to a mains power outlet. You can - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 69
rapidly. An extra fully charged battery pack is available. 1. Save all necessary files. 2. Close all applications. 3. Shut down the operating system to turn off the computer. 4. Replace the battery pack. 5. Turn on the computer and resume work. The AC adapter or a power outlet is unavailable. You - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 70
Shut down the computer. 4 Close the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer computer out of Sleep mode, open the display; then press and release the power button. If you are taking the computer to a client's office or a different - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 71
not fully charged, you may want to bring the AC adapter with you to plug in your computer in the meeting room. If the meeting room does not have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode. Press + or close the display cover whenever you - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 72
than 10 °C (18 °F), allow the battery in the computer is charged. Airport security may require you to turn on your computer when carrying it into the gate area. What to take with you Take the following items with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 73
for traveling. What to bring with you Bring the following items with you: • AC adapter • Power cords that are appropriate for the country to which you are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer • Proof of purchase, in case - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 74
notch and passwords. Using a computer security lock A security keylock notch, located on the password to gain access to the BIOS utility. See "BIOS utility" on page 60. • User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use. Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 75
message appears. Try again and press . Important! You have three chances to enter a password. If you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. Press and hold the power button for four seconds to shut down the computer. Then turn on the computer again, and try - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 76
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 sure that the cable you use is appropriate for the country in which you are working. - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 77
of the computer to a network jack or hub on your network. Fast Infrared (FIR) The computer's Fast Infrared (FIR) port allows you to do wireless data transfer with other IR-aware computers and peripherals such as PDAs, mobile phones, and infrared printers. The infrared port can transfer data at - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 78
English 58 Universal Serial Bus (USB) The USB 2.0 port is a high-speed serial bus which allows you to connect USB 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 - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 79
by desktop PCs. Popular PC Cards include flash, fax/data modem, wireless LAN and SCSI cards. CardBus improves on the 16-bit PC card slot and make the proper connections (e.g., network cable), if necessary. See your card manual for details. Ejecting a PC Card Before ejecting a PC Card: 1 Exit the - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 80
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. BIOS utility - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 81
value to Enabled. Password To set a password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Find Password on boot: and use the Korea Latin America, Australia, New Zealand Former USSR, parts of Africa, India People's Republic of China - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 82
, 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 each process. Note: This feature - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 83
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 complete - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 84
with the recommended course of action. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. CMOS checksum error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Disk boot failure Insert a system (bootable) disk into the floppy drive - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 85
65 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 Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 86
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 87
of Directive 1999/5/EC. (Please visit http://global.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 is a label that contains - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 88
an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service. If this equipment should fail to problem is with the equipment, discontinue use and contact your dealer or vendor. Caution: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger UL Listed or CSA Certified Telecommunication Line Cord - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 89
item will work correctly in for any single manual call initiation, to support pulse dialing problems occur, the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service . 8 This equipment may not provide for the effective hand-over of a call to another device connected to the same line. 9 Under power - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 90
product. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is located on the drive. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION ÅLING NAR DEKSEL ÅPNESSTIRR IKKE INN I STRÅLEN LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is produced with high-precision manufacturing techniques. Nevertheless - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 91
standards of any country or region in which it has been approved 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) R&TTE - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 92
English 72 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 Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 93
The radiated output power of the wireless LAN Mini PCI Card and Bluetooth card is far Acer wireless Mini PCI adapter implements a transmission diversity function. The function does not emit radio frequencies simultaneously from both antennas. One of the antennas is selected automatically or manually - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 94
reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. 3 High power radar are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 to 5.35 GHz and in 2.4 GHz band To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and installation - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 95
class Screen tilt angle Design screen illuminance Reflection class of LCD panel (positive and negative polarity) Image polarity Reference white + (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 Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 96
Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to MS2211 Machine type: Extensa 4420/4120 SKU number: Extensa 442xxx/412xxx ("x" = 0 - 9, a - z, or A - Z) Name of responsible party: Acer America Corporation Address - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 97
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: MS2211 Machine Type: Extensa 4420/4120 SKU Number:Extensa 442xxx/412xxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Is compliant with the essential requirements and - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 98
46 optimizing 48 removing 48 using the first time 46 BIOS utility 60 brightness hotkeys 33 C caps lock 30 on indicator 25 care AC adapter xiv battery pack xv computer xiv CD-ROM ejecting 35 ejecting manually 43 troubleshooting 43 charging checking level 48 cleaning computer xv computer caring for - Acer Extensa 4420 | Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN - Page 99
56 printer troubleshooting 43 problems 42 CD-ROM 43 display 42 keyboard 43 printer 43 startup 42 troubleshooting 64 Q questions setting location for modem use 44 S safety CD or DVD 70 modem notices 67 scroll lock 30 security keylock 36, 54 passwords 54 speakers hotkey 32 troubleshooting 43 support
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Extensa 4420/4120 Series
User's Guide