Page 1 Aspire 9510/9520 Series User's Guide...
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Page 3: Safety Instructions
Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Page 4 This product's AC adapter is equipped with a three-wire grounded plug. • The plug only fits in a grounded power outlet. Make sure the power outlet is properly grounded before inserting the AC adapter plug. Do not insert the plug into a non-grounded power outlet. Contact your electrician for details.
Page 5: Replacing The Battery Pack
To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment, please recycle. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/environmental.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 of according to local, state or federal laws.
Page 6: Tips And Information For Comfortable Use
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 in front of a computer. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate working conditions, personal health and other factors greatly increase the risk of physical injury.
Page 7 Eyes Rest your eyes frequently. • Give your eyes regular breaks by looking away from the monitor and • focusing on a distant point. Blink frequently to keep your eyes from drying out. • Display Keep your display clean. • Keep your head at a higher level than the top edge of the display so your •...
Page 8: 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 9: Taking Care Of Your Computer
To turn the power off, do any of the following: Use the Windows shutdown command • Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off. Use the power button • You can also shut down the computer by closing the display cover, or by pressing the sleep hotkey <Fn>...
Page 10: Taking Care Of Your Battery Pack
Taking care of your battery pack Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack: Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Turn the power off • before removing or replacing batteries. Do not tamper with batteries. Keep them away from children. •...
Page 11: Table Of Contents
Acer eNet Management Acer ePower Management Acer ePresentation Management Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eLock Management Acer eRecovery Management Acer eSettings Management Acer ePerformance Management Your Acer notebook tour Front view Closed front view Left view Right view Rear view Base view Specifications...
Page 12 After enabling RAID on your system Acer OrbiCam Launching the Acer OrbiCam Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings Capturing photos/videos Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam Enabling the Acer VisageON Using the system utilities Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Launch Manager Norton AntiVirus...
Page 13 Remote functions Finding and playing content Settings Arcade controls Navigation controls Player controls Virtual keyboard Background mode Cinema Settings Album Editing Pictures Slide Show settings Video Playing a video file Capturing video (TV models only) Snapshot Editing video Music TV (for selected models) Time-shift functionality Recorded TV Scheduling recordings...
Page 14 Universal Serial Bus (USB) IEEE 1394 port Digital Video Interface (DVI-D) High-Definition Multimedia Interface PC Card slot ExpressCard Installing memory BIOS utility Boot sequence Enable disk-to-disk recovery Password Using software Playing DVD movies Power management Acer eRecovery Management Create backup...
Page 15 Restore from backup Create factory default image CD Re-install bundled software without CD Change password Troubleshooting Troubleshooting tips Error messages Regulations and safety notices ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance FCC notice Modem notices Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statement Macrovision copyright protection notice Radio device regulatory notice General...
Page 17: Acer Empowering Technology
Management for the first time. If you lose your password, there is no method to reset it except by reformatting your notebook or taking your notebook to an Acer Customer Service Center. Be sure to remember or write down your password.
Page 18: Acer Enet Management
To access this utility, either click on the "Acer eNet Management" icon on your notebook, or start the program from the Start menu. You also have the option to set Acer eNet Management to start automatically when you boot up your PC.
Page 19 Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information.
Page 20: Acer Epower Management
Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface. AC mode (Adapter mode) The default setting is "Maximum Performance." You can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to turn the following functions on/off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, FireWire(1394), Wired LAN and Optical Device if supported.
Page 21: Battery Status
Re-load factory defaults. • Select what actions to be taken when the cover is closed or the power • button is pressed. Set passwords for accessing the system after Hibernation or Standby. • View information about Acer ePower Management. •...
Page 23: Acer Epresentation Management
Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you project your computer's display to an external device or projector using the hot key: Fn + F5. If auto-detection hardware is implemented in the system and the external display supports it, your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display is connected to the system.
Page 24: Acer Edatasecurity Management
Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is a handy file encryption utility that protects your files from being accessed by unauthorized persons. It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick and easy data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for MSN Messenger and Microsoft Outlook.
Page 25: Acer Elock Management
Interfaces — includes serial port, parallel port, infrared (IR), and Bluetooth. • To activate Acer eLock Management, a 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 reboot necessary, and will remain locked after rebooting,...
Page 26 Note: If you lose your password, there is no method to reset it except by reformatting your notebook or taking your notebook to an Acer Customer Service Center. Be sure to remember or write down your password.
Page 27: Acer Erecovery Management
Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility that does away with the need for recovery disks provided by the manufacturer. The Acer eRecovery Management utility occupies space in a hidden partition on your system's hard drive. By default, user-created backups are stored on the D:\ drive.
Page 28 For more information, please refer to "Acer eRecovery Management" on page 88 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 disk" feature to burn a backup image to CD or DVD.
Page 29: Acer Esettings Management
Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications, change BIOS passwords or other Windows settings, and to monitor the system health status. Acer eSettings Management also: Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation. • Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for power users •...
Page 30: Acer Eperformance Management
Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer computer. It provides an express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly. The user can also enable advanced options for full control over the following options: Memory optimization —...
Page 31: 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. Front view Icon Item Built-in camera Display screen Description 1.3 megapixel web camera for video communication.
Page 32 The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons; the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button. For use with Acer Arcade and other media playing programs. Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer.
Page 33: Closed Front View
Closed front view Icon Item Latch Speakers Power indicator Battery indicator Bluetooth communication indicator Wireless communication indicator Line-in jack Microphone-in jack Headphones/speaker/ line-out jack with S/PDIF support Infrared port 5-in-1 card reader Description Locks and releases the lid. Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.
Page 34: Left View
Icon Item IEEE 1394 port Left view Icon Item Kensington lock slot Modem (RJ-11) port Optical drive Optical disk access indicator Optical drive eject button Emergency eject hole USB 2.0 ports Description Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. Description Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.
Page 35: Right View
Right view Icon Item PC Card slot eject button PC Card slot ExpressCard/34 slot Accepts one ExpressCard/34 module USB 2.0 port S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port External display (VGA) port Ventilation slots DC-in jack Description Ejects the PC Card from the slot. Accepts one Type II PC Card.
Page 36: Rear View
Rear view Icon Item Ethernet (RJ-45) port HDMI HDMI port DVI-D port AV-in port RF-in port Battery Description Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000- based network. Supports high definition digital video connections. Supports digital video connections. Accepts input signals from audio/visual (AV) devices (for selected models).
Page 37: Base View
Base view Item Battery bay Battery release latch Cooling fan Memory compartment Sub woofer Hard disk bay Battery lock Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Releases the battery for removal. Helps keep the computer cool. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
Page 38: Specifications
(4MB L2 cache, 2/2.16/2.33 GHz, 667 MHz FSB), ® supporting Intel Extended Memory 64 ® Technology (Intel EM64T) ® Mobile Intel 945PM Express chipset ® Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) ™ Wi-Fi CERTIFIED solution, supporting ™ Acer SignalUp wireless technology...
Page 39 TV-tuner cables: • • PAL cable for digital/analog TV input, PAL/ SECAM to NTSC port converter • Mini DIN cable: RCA jack and S-video port for audio/video input Acer DVB-T antenna (UHF/VHF reception) supporting • Acer SignalUp ™ wireless technology...
Page 40 Acer GridVista 17" WXGA+ 200-nit Acer CrystalBrite • x 900 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi- window viewing on dual displays via Acer GridVista NVIDIA • external GDDR3 VRAM, supporting dual independent display, Microsoft...
Page 41 • Acer remote controls: • • Acer Arcade • Windows external USB CIR receiver) Audio Audio system with two built-in Acer 3DSonic (1.5W) • stereo speakers and one Acer BasSonic (3W) subwoofer ® Intel • Dolby Digital Live support •...
Page 42 LAN: gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready • WLAN: Intel • connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED wireless technology WPAN: Bluetooth • Acer Video Conference featuring Voice and Video • over Internet Protocol (VVoIP) support via Acer OrbiCam Acer Orbicam • featuring: • •...
Page 43 Software Acer Empowering Technology (eDataSecurity / eLock / • ePerformance / eRecovery / eSettings / eNet / ePower / ePresentation Management) Acer Arcade • CyberLink • Acer GridVista • Acer Launch Manager • Adobe • CyberLink • Norton AntiVirus •...
Page 44: Indicators
Indicators The computer has seven easy-to-read status indicators, including four on the front panel. The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is closed. Icon Function Description Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.
Page 45: Easy-Launch Buttons
Empowering Technology" on page 1. The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager. See "Launch Manager" on page 52.
Page 46: Touchpad
Touchpad The built-in 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. Touchpad basics The following items show you how to use the touchpad:...
Page 47 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 functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button.
Page 48: Using The Keyboard
Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and a numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock keys and numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are...
Page 49: Windows Keys
Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: <...
Page 50 <Fn> + <→> Brightness up <Fn> + < ← > Brightness down Description Displays help on hotkeys. Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. See "Acer Empowering...
Page 51: Special Keys
Special keys You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. The Euro symbol Open a text editor or word processor. Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold <Alt Gr> and then press the <5>...
Page 52: Ejecting The Optical (Cd Or Dvd) Disk
Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) disk Press the drive eject button to eject the optical disk when the computer is on. Insert a 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.
Page 53: Audio
"Hotkeys" on page 33 for more information on adjusting the speaker volume. Using surround/multi-channel sound For high-quality digital surround sound so you can enjoy your movies, games and music in a realistic, multi-channel audio environment, your Acer notebook comes with: Dolby Digital Live •...
Page 54: Dolby Digital Live
Windows system. If the icon is not visible, access the Sound Manager through Control Panel > Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager. Dolby Digital Live Dolby Digital Live encodes audio signals into a Dolby Digital 5.1 bitstream for multi-channel playback through a surround sound system. To take advantage of Dolby Digital Live, you need a Dolby Digital-equipped audio/video receiver or digital speaker system.
Page 55: Dts Connect
DTS Connect DTS Connect consists of DTS Interactive and Neo:PC, for both multi-channel and stereo content. DTS Interactive encodes audio signals into a DTS-compatible bitstream for multi-channel playback through a surround sound system. Neo:PC transforms stereo content, such as MP3, WMA or CD audio, into 7.1-channel surround sound.
Page 56: Using Raid
RAID you choose to use, benefits include enhanced data integrity (backup), better throughput (speed) or increased storage (capacity), compared to single drives. Your Acer computer with two Serial ATA hard disk drives supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and Intel Matrix RAID. RAID 0 RAID 0 (also known as a striped set) splits data evenly across two or more disks with no parity information for redundancy.
Page 57: Which Version Of Raid Do You Need
If you plan to use a hot-swappable hard disk drive to enable RAID (via the Acer MediaBay), contact an Acer Customer Service Center to make sure that you are using a compatible hot-swappable hard disk drive. Do not remove your hot-swappable hard disk drive while enabling RAID on your system.
Page 58: Enabling Raid On Your System
Ctrl-I when starting your computer) is not recommended. Use the Intel Matrix Storage Console in Windows for most RAID functions. 11 Please contact an Acer Customer Service Center if you have further questions about enabling RAID on your Acer computer. Enabling RAID on your system...
Page 59: After Enabling Raid On Your System
Press Ctrl-I to enter this program when booting up your system. Otherwise, wait or press ESC to continue your normal boot process. Warning: Acer is not responsible for the loss of data resulting from the misuse of the Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM.
Page 60: Acer Orbicam
Acer OrbiCam The Acer OrbiCam is a 1.3 megapixel CMOS camera appropriately mounted on top of the LCD panel. The camera's 225-degree ergonomic rotation allows you to capture high-resolution photos or videos up front or at the back of the LCD panel.
Page 61: Launching The Acer Orbicam
Launching the Acer OrbiCam To launch the Acer OrbiCam, double-click on the Acer OrbiCam logo in the desktop. Click Start > All Programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam. The Acer OrbiCam capture window appears. Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings Resolution To change the capture resolution, click the displayed resolution at the bottom right corner of the capture window, then select the desired resolution.
Page 62: Camera Settings
Options Click Options to display the Window, Preview, and Folder tabs. Use the options to change the capture window size, preview settings, and the folder for captured photos or videos. Camera Settings Basic settings Click the Camera Settings icon on the bottom right corner of the capture display, then select Camera Settings from the pop-up menu.
Page 63: Capturing Photos/Videos
Capturing photos/videos To capture a photo or a video clip, rotate the Acer OrbiCam to get the desired angle, then click the Take a Picture or Record a Video button. The Windows Picture and Fax Viewer or the Windows Media Player automatically launches to display/play a preview of the photo/video clip.
Page 64: Enabling The Acer Visageon
Enabling the Acer VisageON The Acer VisageON technology comes with two features: Face tracking and Video effects. The face tracking feature tracks your head movement and automatically centers your face in the capture window. The video effects feature allows you to select and apply an effect to your video transmissions.
Page 65 Using the face tracking feature To use the face tracking feature: Click the left icon down arrow button, then select Single User or Multiple Users from the pop-up menu. For multiple users, the face tracking feature automatically centers all the users' face in the capture window, otherwise the utility centers the face of the user closest to the camera.
Page 66 Using video effects (selected models only) The Video Settings section allows you to select an avatar or accessory video effect from the list. To select an effect: Click the encircled icon to display the available video effects. The Video Effect Selection window appears. Click on a video effect to use.
Page 67: Using The System Utilities
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 four display settings indicated below:...
Page 68: Launch Manager
Acer GridVista is simple to set up: Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar. Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. Enjoy the convenience of a well-organized desktop. Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of your second monitor is set to the manufacturer's recommended value.
Page 69: Norton Antivirus
You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to start the application. Norton AntiVirus Norton AntiVirus is an anti-virus software that finds and repairs infected files, and protects against viruses to keep your computer data safe and secure. How do I check for viruses? A Full System Scan scans all files on your computer.
Page 70: Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions The following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer. Easy solutions are provided for each one. I turned on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. Look at the power indicator: If it is not lit, no power is being supplied to the computer.
Page 71 No audio is heard from the computer. Check the following: The volume may be muted. In Windows, look at the volume control • (speaker) icon on the taskbar. If it is crossed-out, click on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. The volume level may be too low.
Page 72: Recovery Cds
It is important to back up all data files before using this option. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is enabled or not. Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is Enabled.
Page 73: Requesting Service
To start the recovery process: Restart the system. While the Acer logo is showing, press <Alt> + <F10> at the same time to enter the recovery process. Refer to the onscreen instructions to perform system recovery. Important! This feature occupies 4 to 5 GB in a hidden partition on your hard disk.
Page 74: Acer Arcade
Acer Arcade Acer Arcade is an integrated player for music, photos, TV, DVD movies and videos. It can be operated using your pointing device or remote control. To watch or listen, click or select a content button (e.g., Music, Video, etc.) on the Arcade home page.
Page 75: 48-Button Remote Control
48-button remote control If your Aspire is bundled with a TV-tuner card, a 48-button remote control is included for use with the Acer Arcade software. The table below explains the functions for this controller. Warning! The Arcade and Power buttons have different functions depending on the current mode.
Page 76: Remote Functions
Launch TeleText*/ closed captions Color buttons Teletext shortcut functions* TV/AV Toggle between TV-in and AV-in Arcade Launch/quit Acer Arcade; return to Arcade main page Angle Toggle between different viewing angles** Subtitle Open subtitles menu** Stop Stop current playing or recording operation...
Page 77: Finding And Playing Content
Arcade, please refer to the Arcade Help menu. This can be accessed from 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 machine and your personal preferences. To access Settings, click on this icon located on the upper-right hand corner of the main page.
Page 78: Arcade Controls
Virtual Surround Sound, in order to avoid damaging your speakers. Click Run Setup Wizard to change your original startup settings. Click About Acer Arcade to open a page with version and copyright information. Click Restore Default Settings to return the Acer Arcade settings to their default values.
Page 79: Virtual Keyboard
Background mode With Acer Arcade you can continue listening to music or watching Live TV while you perform certain other functions. TV, video and music will continue playing in a small window located in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen.
Page 80: Cinema
Cinema If your computer came with a DVD drive, you can play movies from DVDs and video CDs (VCDs) with the Cinema function of Acer Arcade. This player has the features and controls of a typical DVD player. When you insert a disk into the DVD drive, the movie begins playing automatically.
Page 81: Album
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 both individual pictures and folders.
Page 82: Video
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 Device on the video page and then select the source you are using for your video input.
Page 83: Editing Video
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, and add special transition effects and music to create the perfect home movie.
Page 84: Tv (For Selected Models)
TV (for selected models) Arcade allows you to watch TV from your computer. Click the TV button on the home page to show the TV main page. The Live TV option plays TV on screen. Press Escape at any time to return to Arcade.
Page 85: Recorded Tv
Note: Since the TV content you watch always lags slightly behind the live TV broadcast, going to the end of the instant replay recording is as close to watching live TV as Arcade permits. Recorded TV The "Recorded TV" page shows recorded TV files. A thumbnail image shows the first frame of each file.
Page 86: Using Teletext Functions
Signal settings Click on Capture Device to select between an analog or digital input for your TV signal. Select TV Source to choose the source of the signal. The Region option allows you to select the country or region where your cable provider is located.
Page 87: Make Dvds
Acer Arcade media modes. Authoring CD/DVDs With Acer Arcade it is possible to create CD or DVDs directly from the main menu, or from whichever media mode you may be using. The burn DVD option can be found in the "Advanced" or "Main" menu of Video, Album and Music media modes.
Page 88: Taking Your Notebook Pc With You
Taking your notebook PC with you This section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving around or traveling with your computer. Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories: Save any open files. Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s).
Page 89: What To Bring To Meetings
Note: If the Sleep indicator is off, the computer has entered Hibernation mode and is turned off. If the power indicator is off but the Sleep indicator is on, the computer has entered Sleep mode. In both cases, press and release the power button to turn the computer back on.
Page 90: Special Considerations
Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work: Minimize the effects of temperature changes by keeping the computer • with you. If you need to stop for an extended period of time and cannot carry the •...
Page 91: Special Considerations
Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for taking the computer home, follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling: Always take the computer as carry-on luggage. • If possible, have the computer inspected by hand. Airport security X-ray •...
Page 92: Securing Your Computer
Securing your computer Your computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of. Learn how to protect and take care of your computer. Security features include hardware and software locks — a security notch and passwords. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for a security lock.
Page 93: Entering Passwords
Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when you press • <F2> to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up. Type the Supervisor Password and press <Enter> to access the BIOS utility. •...
Page 94: Expanding Through Options
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, read the following section.
Page 95: Built-In Network Feature
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.
Page 96: Consumer Infrared (Cir)
Consumer Infrared (CIR) The computer’s Consumer Infrared (CIR) port is used to receive signals from your remote control, or other devices with CIR capability. 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.
Page 97: Ieee 1394 Port
IEEE 1394 port The computer's IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394- compatible device like a video camera or digital camera. See your video or digital camera's documentation for details. The computer's IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394 supported devices like a DVD/CD-RW combo or DVD-Dual drive.
Page 98: Digital Video Interface (Dvi-D)
Digital Video Interface (DVI-D) DVI (Digital Video Interface) is an interface for video signal transmission designed to maximize the visual quality of digital devices. DVI-D is True Digital Video, used for direct digital connections between source (your computer) and destination devices (LCD monitors and LCD TVs for example). DVI-D provides much better visual quality than traditional VGA and S-Video connections.
Page 99: Pc Card Slot
PC Card slot The Type II PC Card slot of the computer accepts PC Cards that enhance the usability and expandability of the computer. These cards should have a PC Card logo on them. PC Cards (formerly PCMCIA) are add-on cards for portable computers, giving you expansion possibilities long afforded by desktop PCs.
Page 100: Expresscard
ExpressCard The ExpressCard is the newest version of the PC Card. It is a smaller and faster interface that further 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.
Page 101: Installing Memory
Reinstall the battery pack, and reconnect the AC adapter. 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 The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your...
Page 102: Boot Sequence
Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run it. To activate the BIOS utility, press <F2> during the POST; while the notebook PC logo is being displayed.
Page 103: Using Software
Using software Playing DVD movies When the DVD drive module is installed in the optical drive bay, you can play DVD movies on your computer. Eject the DVD tray and insert a DVD movie disk; then close the DVD tray. Important! When you launch the DVD player for the first time, the program asks you to enter the region code.
Page 104: Power Management
Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a tool to quickly backup and restore the system. You can create and save a backup of the current system configuration to hard disk, CD or DVD.
Page 105: Create Backup
You can create and save backup images to hard disk, CD or DVD. Boot to Windows XP Press <Alt> + <F10> to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility. Enter the password to proceed. The default password is six zeros. In the Acer eRecovery Management window, select Recovery settings and click Next.
Page 106: Create Factory Default Image Cd
When the System CD and Recovery CD are not available, you can create them by using this feature. Boot to Windows XP. Press <Alt> + <F10> to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility. Enter the password to proceed. The default password is six zeros. In the Acer eRecovery Management window, select Recovery settings and click Next.
Page 107: Change Password
Change password Acer eRecovery Management and Acer disk-to-disk recovery are protected by a password that can be changed by the user. Follow the steps below to change the password in Acer eRecovery Management. Boot to Windows XP. Press <Alt> + <F10> to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility.
Page 108: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting This chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solutions to more serious problems require opening up the computer. Do not attempt to open the computer yourself; contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance.
Page 109 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.
Page 110: Regulations And Safety Notices
Regulations and safety notices ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance As an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. FCC notice This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Page 111: Modem Notices
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby, Acer, declares that this notebook PC series is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. (Please visit http://global.acer.com/products/notebook/reg-nb/index.htm for complete documents.)
Page 112: Notice For Australia
Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of your equipment. If they do, you will be notified in 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.
Page 113: Notice For New Zealand
Notice for New Zealand For modem with approval number PTC 211/03/008 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network. It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom, nor does it provide any sort of warranty.
Page 114: Important Safety Instructions
This device is equipped with pulse dialing while the Telecom standard is DTMF tone dialing. There is no guarantee that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialing. Use of pulse dialing, when this equipment is connected to the same line as other equipment, may give rise to bell tinkle or noise and may also cause a false answer condition.
Page 115 If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating.
Page 116: Laser Compliance Statement
Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive 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.
Page 117: Radio Device Regulatory Notice
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 on configurations, this product may or may not contain wireless radio devices (such as wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth modules).
Page 118: The Fcc Rf Safety Requirement
LAN Mini PCI Card built in to the screen section and all persons. Note: The 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 (by users) to ensure good quality radio communication.
Page 119: Canada - Low-Power License-Exempt Radio Communication Devices (Rss-210)
This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC requires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range 5.15 to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems.
Page 120: Federal Communications Comission Declaration Of Conformity
Address of responsible party: Contact person: Tel: Fax: Notebook PC MS2196 Aspire 9510 and Aspire 9520 Aspire 951xxx and Aspire 952xxx ("x" = 0 - 9, a - z, or A - Z) Acer America Corporation 2641 Orchard Parkway San Jose, CA 95134 Mr.
Page 121: Declaration Of Conformity For Ce Marking
Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking Name of manufacturer: Beijing Acer Information Co., Ltd. Address of Huade Building, No.18, ChuangYe Rd. manufacturer: ShangDi Zone, HaiDian District Beijing PRCE marking Contact person: Mr. Easy Lai Tel: 886-2-8691-3089 Fax: 886-2-8691-3000 E-mail: easy_lai@acer.com.tw...
Page 122: Index
Index AC adapter caring for audio adjusting the volume troubleshooting battery pack caring for BIOS utility brightness hotkeys caps lock on indicator care AC adapter battery pack computer CD-ROM ejecting ejecting manually troubleshooting cleaning computer computer caring for cleaning disconnecting features indicators keyboards...
Page 123 num lock on indicator numeric keypad embedded password types PC Card ejecting inserting ports printer troubleshooting problems CD-ROM display keyboard printer startup troubleshooting questions setting location for modem use safety CD or DVD FCC notice general instructions modem notices scroll lock security keylock passwords...

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