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Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420 Series User's Guide - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 2
or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420 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 - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 3
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 have adjusted. • Do not - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 4
or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack. Using electrical power • This product not exceed 80% of the power strip's input rating. • This product's AC adapter is equipped with a three-wire grounded plug. The plug only fits in a grounded - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 5
servicing Do not attempt to service instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. Guidelines for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 6
such 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 - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 7
in use and/or before servicing. • To avoid the remote wireless or radio transmitting devices when using your laptop under the following conditions. These devices may include, but are not limited to: wireless Ensure that the above separation distance instructions are followed until the transmission is - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z 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 Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 9
your mobile phone or other telephone call system. Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm Mercury advisory For projectors specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 10
. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. Note: The statement above is applicable only to Acer notebooks with an ENERGY STAR sticker located in the bottom right-hand corner of the palm rest. This product has been shipped enabled for power management - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 11
tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach • if you view your : • placing your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light by using drapes, shades or - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 12
" on page 79 in the AcerSystem User's Guide. Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity This device Notebook PC Model number: MS2229 Machine type: Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420 SKU number: Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420-xxxxx ("x" = 0 - 9, a - z, or A - Z) Name of responsible party: Acer - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 13
acer.com.tw Hereby declare that: Product: Notebook PC Trade Name: Acer Model Number: MS2229 Machine Type: Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420 SKU Number: Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420 EN301 489-3 V1.4.1:2002 (Applied to shipment with 27MHz wireless mouse/keyboard) • Article 3.2 Spectrum Usages • EN300 328 V1 - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 14
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xv First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs. Your guides To help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the Just for Starters... poster helps you get started with setting up your - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 16
power off, do any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start then click on Shut Down. • computer on uneven surfaces. Taking care of your AC adapter Here are some ways to take care of your AC adapter: • Do not connect the adapter to any other device. • Do not step on the - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 17
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 Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 18
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your AC adapter xvi Taking care of your battery pack xvii Cleaning and servicing xvii Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer eAudio Management 6 Acer ePresentation Management 7 Acer eDataSecurity Management - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 20
Using the keyboard 29 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 29 Windows keys 30 Hotkeys 31 Special keys 32 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 33 Using a computer security lock 33 Audio 34 Adjusting the volume 34 Using the system utilities 35 Acer GridVista (dual-display - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 21
security lock 65 Using passwords 65 Entering passwords 66 Setting passwords 66 Expanding through options 67 Connectivity options 67 Fax/data modem 67 Built-in network feature 68 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 68 ExpressCard 69 Installing memory 70 BIOS utility 71 Boot sequence - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 22
Power management 73 Acer eRecovery Management 74 Create backup 74 Burn backup disc 75 Restore and recovery 75 Troubleshooting 77 Troubleshooting tips 77 Error messages 77 Regulations -exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) 87 LCD panel ergonomic specifications 88 Index 89 - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 23
so. If you have not initialized the Empowering Technology password and run Acer eLock Management or Acer eRecovery Management, you will be asked to create it. Note: If you lose the Empowering Technology password, there is no way to reset it except by reformatting your system. Make sure to remember - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 24
eNet Management helps you quickly connect to both wired and wireless networks in a variety of locations. To access this utility, select "Acer eNet Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar or run the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu. You can also set - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 25
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 Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 26
Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select "Acer ePower Management". Using power plans Acer adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking the appropriate tabs. You can open Windows power options by - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 27
first. 1 Select the power plan you wish to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to the panel in the upper half of the window. Click the sleep and hibernate modes. to view estimated - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 28
Empowering Technology 6 Acer eAudio Management Acer eAudio Management allows you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of Dolby® Home Theater™ on your system. Select "Movie" or "Game" mode to experience - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 29
display setting. Note: If the restored resolution is not correct after disconnecting a projector, or you need to use an external resolution that is not supported by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your display settings using Display Properties or the utility provided by the graphics vendor. - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 30
with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you for a supervisor password and default encryption password. This password - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 31
drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives drive devices. • Floppy Drive Devices - 3.5-inch floppy drives only. To use Acer eLock Management, the Empowering Technology password password, there is no method to reset it except by reformatting - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 32
Empowering Technology 10 - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 33
created backups or reinstall applications and drivers. By default, user-created backups are stored to the D:\ drive. Acer eRecovery Management provides you with: • Password protection (Empowering Technology password) • Full and incremental backups to hard disk or optical disc • Creation of - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 34
Empowering Technology 12 For more information, please refer to "Acer eRecovery Management" on page 74 in the AcerSystem User's Guide. Note: If your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Management's "System backup to optical disc" feature to burn a backup - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 35
13 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications, set BIOS passwords and modify boot options. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation. • Prints and saves hardware specifications. • Lets - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 36
orientation and synchronization status. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on or off, and a shortcut to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. To launch Windows Mobility Center: • Use - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 37
English 15 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us show you around your new Acer notebook. Top view 1 10 2 3 4 11 12 5 6 7 8 9 - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 38
page 25 for more details. 5 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 6 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use and components. See "Indicators" on page 25 for more details. 10 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication. (for selected models) 11 Easy - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 39
deliver stereo audio output. Left view 1 2 3 4 5 # Icon 1 Item DC-in jack Description Connects to an AC adapter. 2 External display Connects to a display device (VGA) port (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 3 S-video/TV-out Connects to a television or display device (NTSC/PAL - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 40
the optical drive is indicator active. 3 Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the drive. button 4 Emergency eject Ejects the optical drive tray when the Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD- Picture Card (xD). - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 41
19 Rear view English 12 # Icon Item Description 1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 42
view English # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 43
21 English Specifications Operating system • • Platform • (For Aspire 2920) (For Aspire 2920Z) (For Aspire 2420) System memory • • • Display • Windows Vista™ Home Premium Windows Vista™ Home Basic Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile processor technology, featuring: • Intel® Core™2 Duo mobile - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 44
featuring Acer CinemaVision™ and Acer ClearVision™ technologies 80/120/160/250 GB or larger hard disk drive Optical drive options: • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive • DVD/CD-RW combo drive 5-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital™ (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick® (MS), Memory Stick - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 45
standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes • 53.3 W/44.4 W, 4800/4000 mAh Li-ion 6-cell primary battery pack • Acer Quiccharge™ technology: • 2.5-hour rapid charge system-off • 3.5-hour charge-in-use • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter Special keys and controls • 84-/85-key keyboard with - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 46
Acer Arcade™ featuring Cinema, Video, Music, Album, Acer HomeMedia • Acer Arcade Deluxe™ featuring DV Wizard, VideoMagician, DVDivine, Acer HomeMedia • Acer Crystal Eye • Acer GridVista™ • Acer GameZone • Acer Launch Manager • Acer (ITW) Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only. - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 47
when the computer cover is closed up. Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Lights up when Caps Lock is - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 48
buttons Located beside the keyboard are application buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology. The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 49
English 27 Touchpad The built-in seamless touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finger across the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 50
not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled on your touchpad. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 51
has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 52
English 30 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Windows key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 53
, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hotkeys, Acer eSettings Management Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings Management in Acer Empowering Technology. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. See "Acer - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 54
Euro symbol 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 Hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. The US dollar sign 1 Open - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 55
tray when the computer is on. Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for a security lock. Wrap the computer security lock cable around an - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 56
English 34 Audio The computer comes with 32-bit Intel High-Definition audio, and Dolby® certified surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers. Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the computer is as easy as scrolling unlimited volume control wheel on the front panel. - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 57
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 the process. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 58
36 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate Launch Manager allows you to set the easy-launch button located above the keyboard. "Easy-launch buttons" on page 26 for the location of the easy - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 59
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 computer for the first time. You can schedule customized virus scans that run unattended on specific dates and times or at periodic intervals. If you - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 60
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adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the power outlet. • If it is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in the external USB floppy drive volume may be muted. In Windows, look at the volume control - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 62
on Start, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on Phone and Modem Options. 3 Begin setting up your location. Refer to the Windows manual. Note: Please note, on first booting your notebook, that you can skip the Internet Connection setup, as it is not necessary to complete the installation of your Operating - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 63
your notebook. Follow the steps below to rebuild your C: drive. (Your C: drive will be reformatted and all data will be erased.) It is important to back up all data files before using this option. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 64
you call Please have the following information available when you call Acer for online service, and please be at your computer when you call. With your support, we can reduce the amount of time a call takes and help solve your problems efficiently. If there are error messages or beeps reported by - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 65
the following characteristics: • Employs current battery technology standards. • Delivers a battery-low warning. The battery is recharged whenever you connect the computer to the AC adapter. Your computer supports charge-in-use, enabling you to recharge the battery while you continue to operate the - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 66
it will reach the end of its effective life. A standard computer battery has a life span of about 300 charges. Installing and removing the battery pack Important! Before removing the battery from the unit, connect the AC adapter if you want to continue using your computer. Otherwise, turn off the - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 67
English 45 To remove a battery pack: 1 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery. 2 Pull the battery from the battery bay. Charging the battery To charge the battery, first make sure that it is correctly installed in the battery bay. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and connect - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 68
-low warning When using battery power pay attention to the Windows power meter. Warning: Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible after the battery-low warning appears. Data will be lost if the battery to become fully depleted and the computer shuts down. When the battery-low warning appears, the - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 69
Arcade (for selected models) Acer Arcade is an integrated player for music, photos, DVD • Video - watch and/or edit video clips • Album - view photos stored on your hard disk or removable media Note: While watching videos, DVDs or slide shows, your screensaver and power-saving features are - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 70
in the content area. When there is more than one CD or DVD drive, all drives will be shown. Pictures and videos are shown as files (with thumbnails) and the Arcade home page by selecting Help . Settings There are settings in Acer Arcade that allow you to fine-tune its performance to suit your - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 71
change your original startup settings. Click About Acer Arcade to open a page with version and copyright information. Click Restore Arcade home page, click the Home button in the upper-left corner of the window. To go up one folder level while searching for content, click Up one level of this guide. - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 72
enter the information you need using the mouse, cursor keys or keyboard. Background mode With Acer Arcade you can continue listening to music while you perform certain other functions. Video and music will continue playing in a small window located in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen. You - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 73
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 control panel appears at the bottom of the window when you move the pointer. If more than one optical drive contains a playable disk, click the Cinema - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 74
English 52 Album Acer Arcade lets you view digital photos individually or as a slide show, from any available drive on your computer. Click the Album button on the Arcade Home page to show the Album main page. The content area on the right shows - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 75
frame image will be captured and stored in a user designated directory. The destination directory can be changed from the "Settings"menu. Editing video Acer Arcade offers the capability to edit captured video clips, photos and footage from a camcorder into a movie. You can also select a movie style - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 76
progress of the ripping operation will be displayed on screen. You can change the file quality of the ripped tracks by clicking Settings. Make DVDs Acer Arcade provides an easy and complete solution for recording data, audio, photos or videos. You can burn and share any combination of data, music - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 77
English 55 It is also possible to burn combo CD/DVDs with music, photos, and film all in one. The possibilities are endless! For specific details about each of these options, click the Help button to open the Arcade help menu. File type compatibility For details on file compatibility, please - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 78
Arcade Deluxe (for selected models) Note: Acer Arcade Deluxe is available for systems with Windows Media Center. Acer Arcade Deluxe extends the capabilities of your Windows Media Centerequipped system with a set of Acer utilities designed to make it easy to manage your multimedia files, create your - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 79
English 57 Remote control (for selected models) If your computer is bundled with a remote control for use wiht the Arcade Deluxe software, the table below explains the functions. 16 1 17 2 18 3 19 4 20 5 6 21 7 8 9 22 10 11 23 12 13 24 14 15 25 - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 80
playback or go to previous picture 4 Skip Backward Skip a section backward 5 Pause Pause playback 6 Recorded TV Display Recorded TV page 7 Guide Display the Guide 8 Navigation/ Navigate and confirm selections OK buttons 9 Mute Toggle audio on/off 10 Back Move up one level in the UI 11 - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 81
DV Wizard provides real-time preview and capture from DV camcorders and webcams to your computer's hard drive or directly burned to DVD. DV Wizard also supports the capture of High Definition video to your computer's hard disk in the DVD format. Attach your DV camcorder or web cam to your computer - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 82
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notebook 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, 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 + - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 84
be longer, or if your battery is not fully charged, you may want to bring the AC adapter with you to plug in removed all media and compact disks from the drive(s). Failure to remove the media can damage the drive head. • Pack the computer in a adapter and power cord • The printed User's Guide - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 85
adapter, you can avoid carrying the extra weight to and from home. If you use your computer at home for significant periods of time, you might also want to add an external keyboard • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 86
• AC adapter • Power cords that are appropriate for the country to which you are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files if country, check that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are compatible. If not, purchase a power cord that - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 87
- a security notch and passwords. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible Password prevents unauthorized entry into the BIOS utility. Once set, you must enter this password to gain access to the BIOS utility. See "BIOS utility" on page 71. • User Password - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 88
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 message appears. Try again and - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 89
English 67 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, - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 90
English 68 Built-in network feature The built-in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernet-based network. To use the network feature, connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet (RJ-45) port on the chassis of the computer to a network jack or hub on your network. Universal - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 91
enhances the usability and expandability of your computer. ExpressCards support a vast number of expansion options, including flash memory card adapters, TV-tuners, Bluetooth connectivity and IEEE 1394B adapters. ExpressCards support USB 2.0 and PCI Express applications. Important! There are two - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 92
: 1 Turn off 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 - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 93
problems, you may need to run it. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; while the notebook (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS 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 - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 94
the region code. DVD disks are divided into 6 regions. Once your DVD drive is set to a region code, it will play DVD disks of that region 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 - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 95
more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory. If no activity is detected supports the advanced configuration and power interface (ACPI), which allows for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time. Windows - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 96
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. - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 97
will burn your most recently created backup image to disc. 4 Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process. Note: Create a factory default image drivers for your Acer system. 1 Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 98
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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 - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 100
78 If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility. English - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 101
installation. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 102
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 - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 103
advance to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service. If this equipment should fail to operate properly, disconnect the equipment from the phone line to determine if it is causing the problem. If the problem is with the equipment, discontinue use and contact your dealer or - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 104
Specifications: a There shall be no more than 10 call attempts to the same number within any 30 minute period for any single manual that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of pulse Should such problems occur, the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service. 8 This - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 105
used with this computer is a laser product. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is located on the drive. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASERATTENTION: RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 106
with 3G function) • Article 3.1(b) EMC • EN301 489-1 V1.4.1:2002 • EN301 489-17 V1.2.1:2002 • EN301 489-3 V1.4.1:2002 (Applied to models with 27MHz wireless mouse/keyboard) • EN301 489-7 V1.2.1:2002 (Applied to models with 3G function) • EN301 489-24 V1.2.1:2002 (Applied to models with 3G function - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 107
English 85 wireless mouse/keyboard) • EN301 511 V9.0.2:2003 (Applied to models with 3G function) • EN301 908-1 V2.2.1:2003 (Applied to models with 3G function). • EN301 908-2 V2.2.1:2003 (Applied to models with 3G function). - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 108
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 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 109
, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. b Operation in 2.4 GHz band To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and installation outdoors is subject to licensing. c Operation in 5 GHz band • The device - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 110
88 LCD panel ergonomic specifications English Design viewing distance Design inclination angle Design azimuth angle Viewing 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 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 111
life 43 optimizing 45 removing 45 using the first time 43 BIOS utility 71 brightness hotkeys 31 C caps lock 29 on indicator 25 care AC adapter xvi battery pack xvii computer xvi CD-ROM ejecting manually 40 troubleshooting 40 charging checking level 45 cleaning computer xvii computer caring for - Acer Aspire 2420 | Aspire 2420, 2920, 2920Z User's Guide - EN - Page 112
error 77 modem 67 N network 68 Notebook Manager hotkey 31 num lock 29 on indicator 25 numeric keypad embedded 29 P password 65 types 65 ports 67 printer troubleshooting 40 problems 39 CD-ROM 40 display 39 keyboard 40 printer 40 startup 39 troubleshooting 77 Q questions setting location for modem
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