Table of Contents
Advertisement
Quick Links
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Related Manuals for Acer Aspire 8942 Series
Summary of Contents for Acer Aspire 8942 Series
- Page 1 Aspire 8942 Series Quick Guide...
- Page 2 © 2009 All Rights Reserved. Aspire 8942 Series Quick Guide Original Issue: 11/2009 Aspire 8942 Series Notebook PC Model number: __________________________________ Serial number: ___________________________________ Date of purchase: ________________________________ Place of purchase: ________________________________...
-
Page 3: First Things First
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 computer. -
Page 4: Your Acer Notebook Tour
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 Icon Item Acer Crystal Eye webcam Microphone Display screen Description Web camera for video communication. - Page 5 2. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio- Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models).
- Page 6 Icon Item Acer PowerSmart Speakers Screen blank 1. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output.
-
Page 7: Closed Front View
Closed front view Icon Item Multi-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), CIR receiver Speakers Rear view Item Description Tuba Tuba CineBass subwoofer for low-frequency audio output. Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Description MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). -
Page 8: Left View
Left view Icon Item DC-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port External display (VGA) port DISPLAY DISPLAY port HDMI HDMI port e SATA port USB 2.0 port 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Line-in jack Microphone-in jack Headphones/speaker/ line-out jack with S/PDIF support ExpressCard/54 slot Description Connects to an AC adapter. -
Page 9: Right View
Right view Icon Item USB 2.0 port Optical drive Optical disk access indicator Optical drive eject button Emergency eject hole USB 2.0 port RF-in port Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible Description Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Internal optical drive;... -
Page 10: Base View
Base view Icon Item Battery bay Battery release latch Battery lock Hard disk bay- Secondary Hard disk bay-Main Memory compartment Ventilation slots and cooling fan Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Releases the battery for removal. Locks the battery in position. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws) (for certain models only). -
Page 11: Specifications
True5.1-channel surround sound output • High-definition audio support • S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers • MS-Sound compatible • Acer Purezone technology with two built-in stereo microphones • Storage 2.5" hard disk drive subsystem • Optical drive options: •... - Page 12 Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support • Microphone-in jack • Line-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam Acer PureZone technology ® ® Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300 802.11a/g/n ® ® Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6200 802.11a/g/n...
- Page 13 • Environment Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to 80% Note: * Only for certain models Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.
-
Page 14: What You Need To Enjoy Tv (Only For Certain Models)
What you need to enjoy TV (only for certain models) Note: The following content is for general reference only. Actual product specifications may vary. If your computer has a TV-tuner, it includes a complete set of cables, NTSC converter, optional DVB-T antenna (only for certain models), and a remote control for use with the Windows Media Center. -
Page 15: Copy-Protected Media Files
Copy-protected media files To prevent illegal distribution, some digital media files are secured with a license. This license specifies how you may use the file and the duration of the license. For example, a license can specify whether you can copy the file to a portable device or play it on another computer. -
Page 16: Enjoying Tv With Windows Media Center
Enjoying TV with Windows Media Center Computers that include Windows Media Center Edition or InstantOn Arcade may be used to watch TV and to access video content (via an audio/video connection to an external device, such as a video camera). Choose your input type The avdio/video connection may be either a DVB-T digital antenna (only for certain models) or a PAL/SECAM or NTSC connector. -
Page 17: Watching Tv With An External Antenna Or Cable Socket
Watching TV with an external antenna or cable socket You may use conventional TV cables (connected to an external antenna or cable socket) to watch TV on your computer. Connecting antenna cables To connect your cables: Plug the antenna connector into the RF jack of your computer. Connect the other end to your TV cable, using the cable converter if necessary. - Page 18 Running the Windows Media Center Setup wizard To watch TV on your computer, you need to run the Windows Media Center TV Setup Wizard. Follow these steps to complete the TV function setup: Open Windows Media Center from the Start, All Programs menu. This will open the Windows Media Center welcome screen.
- Page 19 Begin watching TV To begin watching TV, you need to open Windows Media Center: Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Media Center. This will open the Windows Media Center main page. Select TV from the main page Click on Live TV to begin watching. If you have not started your computer, you may use InstantOn Arcade (only for certain models): Push the InstantOn button on your computer.
-
Page 20: Remote Control
Remote control If your computer is bundled with a remote control for use with Windows Media Center, the table below explains the functions. When using Windows, pushing the POWER button will put your computer into Standby mode; push it again to resume. When using InstantOn Arcade, push the POWER button to shut down your computer. -
Page 21: Remote Functions
Remote functions Item Description Play Play selection Record Record TV Rewind Reverse playback or go to previous picture Skip Backward Skip a section backward Pause Pause playback Recorded TV Display Recorded TV page Guide Display the Guide Navigation/ Navigate and confirm selection OK buttons Mute Toggle audio on/off...