The Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in the Aspire product series. It covers basic topics such as using the keyboard and audio, etc. Please understand that due to its nature, the Generic...
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 Description Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication. webcam Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.
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Icon Item Description Power button Turns the computer on and off. Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Acer MediaTouch Touch sensitive controls for Acer Arcade, volume (up/down) and media (play/pause, stop, previous, next);...
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Icon Item Description Acer PowerSmart Puts your computer into power-saving mode. Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 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.
Closed front view Icon Item Description CIR receiver Receives signals from a remote control. 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). Note: Push to remove/install the card. Only one card can operate at any given time.
Left view Icon Item Description DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000- port based network. External display Connects to a display device (e.g., (VGA) port external monitor, LCD projector). HDMI HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections.
Right view Icon Item Description USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is indicator active. Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the drive.
Base view Icon Item Description Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. Battery lock Locks the battery in position. Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal.
Specifications Operating ® • Genuine Windows Vista system ® • Genuine Windows 7 Platform ® ® • Intel Centrino 2 processor technology, featuring: ® ™ • Intel Core 2 Duo processor ® • Mobile Intel PM45/GM45 Express Chipset* ® • Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* System memory...
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Communication • Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Acer PureZone technology* ® • WLAN: Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* ® • WPAN: Bluetooth 2.1+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* • Modem: 56K ITU V.92; Wake-on-Ring ready • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet;...
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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...
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