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or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. Aspire 9920G 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 - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - 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 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 4
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 - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - 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 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 6
buy a new battery. Use only Acer approved batteries, and recharge your battery only with Acer approved chargers designated for this device. Use the battery all signs and instructions. Potentially explosive atmospheres . Switch off the notebook near gas pumps at service stations. Observe restrictions - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 7
not in use and/or before servicing. • To avoid the remote risk wireless or radio transmitting devices when using your laptop under the following conditions. These devices may include available. Ensure that the above separation distance instructions are followed until the transmission is completed - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 8
with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Potentially explosive atmospheres include areas where you would normally off the device at refueling points such as near gas pumps at service stations. Observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 9
the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 10
www.energystar.gov/powermangement. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. This product has been shipped enabled for power management: • Activate display' Sleep mode within 15 minutes of user inactivity. • Activate - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 11
lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your eyes. The following sections provide suggestions on how to reduce eyestrain. Eyes • Rest your eyes frequently. • Give your eyes regular breaks by looking away from the - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 12
breaks regularly, and do some stretching exercises. Note: For more information, please refer to "Regulations and safety notices" on page 86 in the AcerSystem User's Guide. - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 13
refer to the AcerSystem User's Guide. This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. In addition it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for your notebook. It is available in - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 14
off, do any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start then click on Shut Down. • Use the power button . • Never place objects on top of the computer. • Do not slam the computer display when you close it. • Never place the computer on uneven surfaces. Taking care of - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 15
as replacements. Turn the power off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. Keep them away from children. • Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations. Recycle if possible. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1 Turn off - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 16
7 Acer eDataSecurity Management 8 Acer eLock Management 9 Acer eRecovery Management 11 Acer eSettings Management 13 Windows Mobility Center 14 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Front view 15 Closed front view 17 Left view 18 Right view 19 Rear view 20 Base view 21 Specifications - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 17
Using the system utilities 39 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 39 Launch Manager 40 Norton Internet Security 41 Frequently asked questions 42 Requesting service 45 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 45 Before you call 45 Battery pack 46 Battery pack characteristics 46 - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 18
settings 59 Using TeleText functions 60 Acer Arcade Deluxe (for selected models) 61 61 Starting Acer Arcade Deluxe 62 VideoMagician 62 TV Joy (selected models only) 62 SportsCap (selected models only) 62 DV Wizard 63 DVDivine 63 Taking your notebook PC with you 64 Disconnecting - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 19
76 BIOS utility 79 Boot sequence 79 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 79 Password 79 Using software 80 Playing DVD movies 80 Power management 81 Acer eRecovery Management 82 Create backup 82 Burn backup disc 83 Restore and recovery 83 Troubleshooting 84 Troubleshooting tips - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 20
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. Displayed by default in the upper half of your screen, it provides access to the following utilities: Note: All of the following content is for general reference only. Actual product specifications may vary. • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - 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 Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 23
Empowering Technology 3 Acer eNet Management can save network settings for a location to a profile, and automatically switch to the AP details, etc.), as well as default printer settings. Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information. - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 24
the Empowering Technology toolbar, run the program from the 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 ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 25
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 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 26
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 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 27
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 utility - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 28
by unauthorized persons. It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you for a supervisor - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 29
Technology 9 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is simple yet effective utility that allows you to lock removable storage, optical and floppy drive devices to ensure that data can't be stolen while your system is unattended. • Removable Storage Devices - includes USB disk drives, USB - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 30
Empowering Technology 10 - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 31
backups to hard disk or optical disc • Creation of backups: • Factory default image • User backup image • Current system configuration • Application backup • Restore and recovery: • Factory default image • User backup image • From previously-created CD/DVD • Reinstall applications/drivers - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 32
Empowering Technology 12 For more information, please refer to "Acer eRecovery Management" on page 82 in the AcerSystem User's Guide. Note: If your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Management's "System backup to optical disc" feature to burn a backup - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 33
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 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 34
on/off, external display settings, display 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 - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 35
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. Front view # Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication. 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 36
English # 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 - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 37
/ 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 - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 38
optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs (slot-load or tray-load depending on model). Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is active. indicator Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the drive. button Emergency eject Ejects the optical drive tray when the hole computer is - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 39
19 Right 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 - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 40
20 Rear view English # Icon Item 1 DC-in jack Description Connects to a television or display device (NTSC/PAL) port with S-video 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. - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 41
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 disk (secured with screws). 7 Sub woofer Emits - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 42
English 22 - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 43
11a/b/g) network connection Wi-Fi 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) 20.1" WSXGA+ high-brightness (300-nits) Acer CrystalBrite™ TFT LCD, 1680 x 1050 pixel resolution - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 44
One or two 80/120/160/240/250 GB or larger hard disk drives • Intel® Turbo Memory supported (for selected models) • Optical drive options: • HD-DVD Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam, supporting Acer PrimaLite™ technology • Acer PureZone technology • Optional Acer - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 45
• • 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 keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, a numeric keypad, international language support, independent US - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 46
disk drive • Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eNet, ePower, ePresentation, eDataSecurity (for selected models) , eLock, eRecovery, eSettings, eAudio Management) • Acer Arcade™ • Acer Arcade Deluxe™ featuring DV Wizard, VideoMagician , DVDivine and Acer HomeMedia • Acer Crystal Eye • Acer GridVista - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 47
cover is closed up. Icon Function HDD Description Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Lock is activated. Power Indicates the computer's power status. Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. Bluetooth Indicates the status - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 48
reset by users. To set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager. See "Launch Manager" on page 40. Easy-launch button P Web browser Mail Default application Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable) Puts the computer in Sleep mode. User-programmable Internet - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 49
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 button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - 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 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 51
keyboard has full-sized keys, a numeric keypad, cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock keys and separate numeric keypad The need to do a lot of numeric data entry. When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Scroll Lock - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 52
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 functions: < > : Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 53
Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. Puts the computer in Sleep mode. Display toggle Screen blank Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the display screen backlight - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 54
+ Function Description Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. Special keys You can locate the Euro 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. - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 55
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 - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 56
English 36 Audio The computer comes with 32-bit Intel High-Definition audio, and built-in stereo speakers. Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the computer is as easy as pressing some buttons. See "Hotkeys" on page 33 for more information on adjusting the speaker volume. - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 57
Dolby Home Theater for surround/multi-channel sound Your Acer notebook comes with the Dolby® Home Theater audio enhancement sound. Dolby Digital Live Found in PC and console-based video game applications, Dolby Digital Live converts any stereo or multichannel audio signal to a of your Windows system. - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 58
Digital Output and click Set Default to set the digital output. For enjoying movies, games and music in a realistic, multi-channel audio environment, please see Acer eAudio Management. - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 59
settings and click OK to complete the process. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen. To access this function, please go to Start, All Programs and click on Acer GridVista. You may choose any one of the - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 60
English 40 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 can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to start the application. - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 61
secure. How do I check for viruses? 1 Double-click the Norton Internet Security icon on the Windows desktop. 2 Select Tasks & Scans. 3 Select Run Scan to scan your system. 4 When the scan is complete, review the results of the scan. Note: For optimal security, run a Full System Scan when scanning - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 62
but the computer does not start or boot up. Look at the disk and press + + to restart the system. Nothing appears on the screen. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to save power. Press any key to turn the display too low. In Windows, look at the - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 63
computer. If it works, contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose. The 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 - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 64
: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is showing, press + at the same time to enter the recovery process. 3 Refer to the onscreen instructions to perform system recovery. Important! This feature - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 65
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 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 66
. 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. It is - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 67
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 the maximum - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 68
before retiring for the day. Charging the battery overnight before traveling enables you to start the next day with a fully charged battery. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Rest the cursor over the battery/power icon on the taskbar to see the - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 69
. 2. Save all necessary files. 3. Resume work. Turn off the computer if you want to recharge the battery 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 - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 70
Arcade (for selected models) Acer Arcade is an integrated player for music, photos, TV, DVD DVDs or VCDs • Video - watch 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 - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 71
center of the picture. • The Letterbox option displays widescreen movie 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 - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 72
Restore Default Settings to return the Acer Arcade settings to their default values. Arcade controls When watching video clips, movies or slide shows at full screen of the window. To go up one folder level while searching for content, click Up one level. To return to the previous screen, click guide. - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 73
need using the mouse, cursor keys or keyboard. Background mode With Acer Arcade you can continue listening to music or watching Live TV while , 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 on the remote - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 74
Acer Arcade. This player has the features and controls of a typical DVD player. When you insert a disk window when you move the pointer. If more than one optical drive contains a playable disk The disk currently playing will be shown in the area above the list of drives. This page is also displayed - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 75
Album Acer Arcade 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 Editing Pictures Choose "Edit," and you can "Rotate," "Remove Red Eye," and "Auto Fix" (optimize the brightness and contrast) pictures to - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 76
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 - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 77
CD, click Rip CD. In the page that opens, select the songs you would 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 the ripped tracks by clicking Settings. - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 78
option plays TV on screen. Press Escape at any Guide option lets you view program information for all channels. See Program Guide. The Find Program option enables you to search for a specific in the Recorded TV window.) You can navigate forward the start of the instant replay recording or click " " to - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 79
recorded TV file, click it. The video will play at full screen. To return to the TV page, click Stop. For a record and the scheduling Interval. Set the Starting Date, Starting Time, and Ending Time of the program displayed, click Sort by Channel or Sort by Date. Program guide Click the Program Guide - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 80
TV shows. You can also select the destination for any recorded TV. Guide settings Click on EPG Source to select the source for your EPG program Click Restore Default Settings to return your settings to their default values. Using TeleText functions For regions with the TeleText service, TeleText - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 81
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 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 82
Acer 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 is launched, the last channel viewed will be displayed full screen. SportsCap (selected models only) SportsCap is a - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 83
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 and then - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 84
a different 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 display. When you are ready to use the computer again, unlatch and open - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 85
battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode. Press + or close the display cover whenever you are not actively using the computer. To resume, open the display Check that you have removed all media and compact disks from the drive(s). Failure to remove the media can damage the drive head. - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 86
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 - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 87
metal detector. • Avoid exposing floppy disks to hand-held metal detectors. Traveling you are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are compatible. If not, purchase a power - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 88
The notebook comes BIOS utility. Once set, you must enter this password to gain access to the BIOS utility. See "BIOS utility" on page 79. • User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use. Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot boot - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 89
password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up. • Type the Supervisor Password and press to access the BIOS utility. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 90
English 70 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 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 91
English 71 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 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 92
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. - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 93
Card Insert the card into the 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 application using the card. 2 Left-click on the PC Card icon on the taskbar and stop the card operation - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 94
USB 2.0 and PCI Express applications. Important! There are two types, ExpressCard/54 and ExpressCard/ 34 (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 - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 95
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 Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw. 5 Reinstall the battery pack, and reconnect the AC adapter. 6 Turn on the computer. The - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 96
76 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables (for selected models) Follow the instructions below to set up the TV function of your Acer notebook. PAL/SECAM and NTSC systems 1 Plug the PAL/SECAM cable's RF plug into your notebook's RF jack. 2 Connect the other end to your TV antenna cable, using the - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 97
. 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 not place the magnet near the hard disk drive of your computer. Doing so may damage the drive and/or data. - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 98
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 details on how to capture TV or video clips please - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 99
while the notebook PC logo is being displayed. Boot sequence To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 100
set the region code a maximum of five times (including the first time), after which the last region code set will remain permanent. Recovering your hard disk does not reset the number of times the region code has been set. Refer to the table below for DVD movie region code information. 2 The - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 101
involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory. If no activity conserve energy. This computer employs a power management scheme that supports the advanced configuration and power interface (ACPI), which allows for - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 102
configuration to hard disk, CD or DVD. You can also backup/restore the factory default image, and reinstall applications and drivers. Acer eRecovery Management consists of the following functions: 1 Create backup 2 Burn backup disc 3 Restore and recovery This chapter will guide you through each - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 103
. You can also reinstall applications and drivers for your Acer system. 1 Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Restore button. 3 Select the backup - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 104
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 (A:), then press to - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 105
85 If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility. English English - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 106
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 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 107
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 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 108
in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service. If this equipment should fail to operate properly, disconnect the equipment . In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance. List of applicable countries EU member states as - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 109
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 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 110
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 - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 111
English English 91 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. Depending - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 112
English 92 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 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 113
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 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 114
, 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 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 115
manufacturer/importer is responsible for this declaration: Product name: Notebook PC Model number: LA01 Machine type: Aspire 9920G SKU number: Aspire 9920G-xxxxx ("x" = 0 - 9, a - z, or A - Z) Name of responsible party: Acer America Corporation Address of responsible party: 333 West San - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 116
Lai 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 9920G SKU Number: Aspire 9920G-xxxxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Is compliant with the essential requirements and other - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 117
specifications English English Design viewing distance Design inclination angle Design azimuth angle Viewing direction range class Screen tilt angle Design screen 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 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 118
BIOS utility 79 brightness hotkeys 33 C caps lock 31 on indicator 27 care AC adapter xiv battery pack xv computer xiv CD-ROM ejecting manually 43 troubleshooting on local trips 66 troubleshooting 84 turning off xiv connections network 71 D display hotkeys 33 troubleshooting 42 DVD 80 DVD movies - Acer Aspire 9920G | Aspire 9920G User's Guide - Page 119
installing 75 messages error 84 modem 70 N network 71 Notebook Manager hotkey 33 num lock 31 on indicator 27 numeric keypad embedded 32 P password 68 types 68 PC Card 72 ejecting 73 inserting 73 ports 70 printer troubleshooting 43 problems 42 CD-ROM 43 display 42 keyboard 43 printer 43 startup 42
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Aspire 9920G Series
User's Guide