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- Page 1 http:\\www.direcTutor.com Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420 Series User's Guide...
- Page 2 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 used herein for identification purposes only and belong to their respective companies.
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Page 3: Safety Instructions
http:\\www.direcTutor.com 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: Using Electrical Power
http:\\www.direcTutor.com Warnings Do not use this product near water. • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the product • falls, it could be seriously damaged. Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable •... -
Page 6: Replacing The Battery Pack
When the operation time becomes noticeably shorter than normal, buy a new battery. Use only Acer approved batteries, and recharge your battery only with Acer approved chargers designated for this device. -
Page 7: Additional Safety Information
http:\\www.direcTutor.com Telephone line safety Disconnect all telephone lines from the equipment when not in use and/or • before servicing. To avoid the remote risk of electric shock from lightning, do not connect • the telephone line to this equipment during lightning or thunderstorms. Warning! For safety reasons, do not use non-compliant parts when adding or changing components. -
Page 8: Vehicles
viii http:\\www.direcTutor.com Pacemakers. Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum separation of 15.3 centimeters (6 inches) be maintained between wireless devices and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research. -
Page 11: Finding Your Comfort Zone
http:\\www.direcTutor.com Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort. Observe the following tips: refrain from staying too long in one fixed posture •... - Page 14 http:\\www.direcTutor.com...
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Page 17: Taking Care Of Your Battery Pack
xvii http:\\www.direcTutor.com 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 18 xviii http:\\www.direcTutor.com...
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Page 19: Table Of Contents
Acer eAudio Management Acer ePresentation Management Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) Acer eLock Management Acer eRecovery Management Acer eSettings Management Windows Mobility Center Your Acer notebook tour Top view Closed front view Left view Right view Rear view Base view Specifications... - Page 20 Maximizing the battery's life Installing and removing the battery pack Charging the battery Checking the battery level Optimising battery life Battery-low warning Acer Arcade (for selected models) Finding and playing content Settings Arcade controls Navigation controls Player controls Virtual keyboard...
- Page 21 Acer Arcade Deluxe (for selected models) Remote control (for selected models) Remote functions Starting Acer Arcade Deluxe VideoMagician DV Wizard DVDivine Taking your notebook PC with you Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around Preparing the computer What to bring to meetings...
- Page 22 Power management Acer eRecovery Management Create backup Burn backup disc Restore and recovery Troubleshooting Troubleshooting tips Error messages Regulations and safety notices FCC notice Modem notices Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statement Macrovision copyright protection notice Radio device regulatory notice...
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Page 24: Acer Enet Management
Acer eNet Management Acer eNet Management helps you quickly connect to both wired and wireless networks in a variety of locations. To access this utility, select "Acer eNet Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar or run the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu. You can... - Page 25 Acer eNet Management can save network settings for a location to a profile, and automatically switch to the appropriate profile when you move from one location to another. Settings stored include network connection settings (IP and DNS settings, wireless AP details, etc.), as well as default printer settings.
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Page 27: Battery Status
http:\\www.direcTutor.com Click "Apply" to save your new settings. To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you are currently using. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to another one first. Select the power plan you wish to delete from the drop-down list. Click the Delete Power Plan icon. - Page 32 http:\\www.direcTutor.com...
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Page 33: Acer Erecovery Management
Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a versatile backup utility. It allows you to create full or incremental backups, burn the factory default image to optical disc, and restore from previously created backups or reinstall applications and drivers. By default, user-created backups are stored to the D:\ drive. -
Page 35: Acer Esettings Management
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 you set an asset tag for your system. -
Page 37: 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... - Page 38 Internal microphone for sound recording. Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Empowering key Lanuch Acer Empowering Technology Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the computer's functions and components. See "Indicators" on page 25 for more details.
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Page 43: Specifications
Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (for selected models) Display ™ • 12.1" WXGA High Brightness (200nits), Acer CrystalBrite TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting ™ simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista... - Page 44 ® • Intel High Definition Audio support • MS-Sound compatible • Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo microphones featuring beam forming, echo cancellation, and noise suppression technologies Communication • Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam, supporting ™...
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Page 45: Easy-Launch Buttons
• Modem (RJ-11) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter Options and • Acer Xpress VoIP phone featuring Acer Video Conference accessories Manager • Acer Media Center remote control (optional) • 512MB/1 GB DDR2 533 MHz soDIMM module (for selected models) •... -
Page 49: Touchpad
http:\\www.direcTutor.com Touchpad The built-in seamless touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finger across the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. -
Page 51: Using The Keyboard
http:\\www.direcTutor.com Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. Lock key Description Caps Lock... -
Page 55: Ejecting The Optical (Cd Or Dvd) Drive Tray
http:\\www.direcTutor.com Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray Press the drive eject button to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for a security lock. -
Page 56: Audio
http:\\www.direcTutor.com Audio ® The computer comes with 32-bit Intel High-Definition audio, and Dolby certified surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers. Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the computer is as easy as scrolling unlimited volume control wheel on the front panel. - Page 60 http:\\www.direcTutor.com...
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Page 61: Frequently Asked Questions
http:\\www.direcTutor.com 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. -
Page 64: Requesting Service
Place your proof-of-purchase in the flap located inside the front cover of the ITW passport. If the country you are traveling in does not have an Acer-authorized ITW service site, you can still get in contact with our offices worldwide. Please consult http://global.acer.com. -
Page 65: Battery Pack
http:\\www.direcTutor.com Battery pack The computer uses a battery pack that gives you long use between charges. Battery pack characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristics: • Employs current battery technology standards. • Delivers a battery-low warning. The battery is recharged whenever you connect the computer to the AC adapter. -
Page 68: Battery-Low Warning
http:\\www.direcTutor.com Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to the Windows power meter. Warning: Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible after the battery-low warning appears. Data will be lost if the battery to become fully depleted and the computer shuts down. When the battery-low warning appears, the recommended course of action depends on your situation: Situation... -
Page 72: Virtual Keyboard
Background mode With Acer Arcade you can continue listening to music while you perform certain other functions. Video and music will continue playing in a small window located in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen. -
Page 73: 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 74: 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 77 http:\\www.direcTutor.com It is also possible to burn combo CD/DVDs with music, photos, and film all in one. The possibilities are endless! For specific details about each of these options, click the Help button to open the Arcade help menu. File type compatibility For details on file compatibility, please refer to the first page of the Arcade online help menu for each media mode.
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Page 79: Remote Control (For Selected Models)
http:\\www.direcTutor.com Remote control (for selected models) If your computer is bundled with a remote control for use wiht the Arcade Deluxe software, the table below explains the functions. -
Page 80: Remote Functions
http:\\www.direcTutor.com 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 selections OK buttons Mute Toggle audio on/off... - Page 82 http:\\www.direcTutor.com...
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Page 83: Taking Your Notebook Pc With You
http:\\www.direcTutor.com 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 85: Preparing The Computer
http:\\www.direcTutor.com 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 86: Special Considerations
http:\\www.direcTutor.com 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 93: Bios Utility
http:\\www.direcTutor.com BIOS utility The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. 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. -
Page 95: Power Management
http:\\www.direcTutor.com Power management This computer has a built-in power management unit that monitors system activity. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory. If no activity is detected for a period of time (called an inactivity timeout), the computer stops some or all of these devices in order to conserve energy. - Page 98 http:\\www.direcTutor.com...
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Page 99: Troubleshooting
http:\\www.direcTutor.com 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 100 http:\\www.direcTutor.com 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.
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Page 101: Regulations And Safety Notices
http:\\www.direcTutor.com Regulations and safety notices 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. -
Page 102: Declaration Of Conformity For Eu Countries
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 104: Notice For New Zealand
http:\\www.direcTutor.com Notice for New Zealand 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. Above all, it provides no assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model, nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of... -
Page 105: Laser Compliance Statement
http:\\www.direcTutor.com 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 107 http:\\www.direcTutor.com 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).
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Page 109: Canada - Low-Power License-Exempt Radio Communication Devices (Rss-210)
http:\\www.direcTutor.com 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 110: Lcd Panel Ergonomic Specifications
)] lx where = 85° Color: Source D65 • Reflection class of LCD panel Ordinary LCD: Class I • (positive and negative polarity) ™ Protective or Acer CrystalBrite LCD: • Class III Image polarity Both Reference white: • Pre-setting of luminance and •... -
Page 111: Index
http:\\www.direcTutor.com Index on indicator security setting up a home office taking home AC adapter traveling internationally caring for traveling on local trips audio troubleshooting adjusting the volume turning off troubleshooting connections network battery pack battery-low warning display caring for xvii hotkeys characteristics troubleshooting... - Page 112 http:\\www.direcTutor.com error scroll lock modem security keylock passwords network speakers Notebook Manager hotkey hotkey troubleshooting num lock support on indicator information numeric keypad embedded touchpad hotkey password using types travel ports international flights printer local trips troubleshooting troubleshooting problems tips CD-ROM display keyboard...