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For more information, please refer to"Acer eRecovery Management" on page 
72
 in the Acer System User's Guide.

Note: If your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or 
System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Management's Backup 
factory default to CD/DVD feature to burn a backup image to CD 
or DVD. To ensure the best results when recovering your system 
using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management, detach all peripherals 
(except the external Acer ODD, if your computer has one), 
including your Acer ezDock.

Summary of Contents for Aspire 6920

Page 1: ...Aspire 6920 Series User s Guide...

Page 2: ...ondence concerning your unit should include the serial number model number and purchase information No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any for...

Page 3: ...ging all power cords from the power supplies CAUTION for Accessibility Be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as...

Page 4: ...from lithium battery pack Using electrical power This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power available consult your...

Page 5: ...t does not operate normally after following the operating instructions Note Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may re...

Page 6: ...ible Do not dispose as household waste Wireless devices may be susceptible to interference from the battery which could affect performance Potentially explosive environments Switch off your device in...

Page 7: ...ches away from your body refer to the figure below It should not contain metal and you should position the device the above stated distance from your body To successfully transmit data files or messag...

Page 8: ...able liquids gases or explosive materials in the same compartment as the device its parts or enhancements For vehicles equipped with an air bag remember that air bags inflate with great force Do not p...

Page 9: ...environment please recycle For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment WEEE regulations visit http global acer com about sustainability htm Mercury advisory For projec...

Page 10: ...n shipped enabled for power management Activate display Sleep mode within 15 minutes of user inactivity Activate computer s Sleep mode within 30 minutes of user inactivity Wake the computer from Sleep...

Page 11: ...ve 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...

Page 12: ...regularly and often Perform some stretching exercises Breathe fresh air as often as possible Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body Warning We do not recommend using the computer on a couch o...

Page 13: ...been taken and are in force to assure that production units of the same product will continue comply with the requirements EMC Directive 2004 108 EC as attested by conformity with the following harmo...

Page 14: ...1 Applied to product with GSM function EN301 489 17 V1 2 1 EN301 489 24 V1 2 1 Applied to product with GSM function Article 3 2 Spectrum Usages EN300 220 1 V1 3 1 Applied to product with 27MHz wireles...

Page 15: ...ow your computer can help you to be more productive please refer to the AcerSystem User s Guide This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as system utilities data recovery expansion op...

Page 16: ...er to magnetic fields Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture Do not spill water or any liquid on the computer Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration Do not expose the computer...

Page 17: ...of used batteries according to local regulations Recycle if possible Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer follow these steps 1 Turn off the computer and remove the battery pack 2 Disconne...

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Page 19: ...care of your computer xvi Taking care of your AC adapter xvi Taking care of your battery pack xvii Cleaning and servicing xvii Acer Empowering Technology 1 Launching Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empow...

Page 20: ...Manager 38 Frequently asked questions 39 Requesting service 42 International Travelers Warranty ITW 42 Before you call 42 Battery pack 43 Battery pack characteristics 43 Maximizing the battery s life...

Page 21: ...er 58 What to bring with you 58 Special considerations 58 Securing your computer 59 Using a computer security lock 59 Using passwords 59 Entering passwords 60 Setting passwords 60 Expanding through op...

Page 22: ...ice 77 Modem notices 78 Laser compliance statement 81 LCD pixel statement 81 Macrovision copyright protection notice 81 Radio device regulatory notice 82 General 82 European Union EU 82 The FCC RF saf...

Page 23: ...models Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly reliably and completely Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily For more information righ...

Page 24: ...ouse over an application icon a quick menu appears below the toolbar The quick menu allows you to perform certain tasks simply and quickly 3 You may also run the application by selecting it from the A...

Page 25: ...y Management 2 Click the Restore tab 3 Click Password settings The Empowering Technology Password Center dialog box pops up 4 Click Create a new password 5 In the Create a New Password dialog box key...

Page 26: ...4 Empowering Technology 8 Click OK to set the password...

Page 27: ...on your system Select Movie or Game mode to experience the awesome realism of 5 1 channel audio output from the speakers fitted to your system via Dolby Surround sound technology Music mode lets you e...

Page 28: ...in the system tray and select Power Options You can also create customized power plans You can create switch between edit delete and restore power plans as described below To create a new power plan C...

Page 29: ...plan You cannot delete the power plan you are currently using The active power plan will mark with in upper left corner of power plan icon If you want to delete the active power plan switch to another...

Page 30: ...8 Empowering Technology 3 Click the Battery tab to view remaining battery life battery status and remaining battery life in standby and hibernate modes...

Page 31: ...zard will prompt you to create the Master Password You will use this password to access the Personal Secure Disk PSD The Master Password may also be used to encrypt decrypt files by default If you set...

Page 32: ...10 Empowering Technology...

Page 33: ...tored to the D drive Acer eRecovery Management provides you with Backup Back up factory default to CD DVD Back up drivers and applications to CD DVD Create user backup Manage user backups Restore Rest...

Page 34: ...not come with a Recovery CD or System CD please use Acer eRecovery Management s Backup factory default to CD DVD feature to burn a backup image to CD or DVD To ensure the best results when recovering...

Page 35: ...agement 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 sav...

Page 36: ...tings synchronization status and presentation settings Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer specific settings like sharing folders overview sharing service on or off Bluetooth Add Device if appl...

Page 37: ...15 English Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the poster let us show you around your new Acer notebook Top view...

Page 38: ...almrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer 9 Touchpad Touch sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse 10 Click buttons left center and right The le...

Page 39: ...Icon Item Description 1 CIR receiver Receives signals from a remote control 2 6 in 1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital SD MultiMediaCard MMC MultiMediaCard Plus MMCplus Memory Stick MS Memory Stick P...

Page 40: ...network 5 USB 2 0 port Connect to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera 6 HDMI HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections for selected models 7 Headphones speaker line out jack w...

Page 41: ...drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the drive 4 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off 5 3 USB 2 0 ports Connect to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mou...

Page 42: ...0 English Rear view Item Description 1 Tuba The dedicated Tuba CineBass subwoofer pumps out earthshaking movie house audio 2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use...

Page 43: ...r s hard disk secured with screws 3 Ventilation slots and cooling fan Enable the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use Note Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan 4 Battery bay House...

Page 44: ...ptical drive options Blu ray Disc BD drive for selected models DVD Super Multi double layer drive 6 in 1 card reader Audio Dolby certified surround sound system with two built in stereo speakers and o...

Page 45: ...s 88 89 key keyboard Touchpad pointing device Acer CineDash media console capacitive human interface device including capacitive human interface device I O interface ExpressCard 54 slot 6 in 1 card re...

Page 46: ...g The light shows amber when the battery is charging 2 Fully charged The light shows green when in AC mode Icon Function Description HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active Num Lock Lights up...

Page 47: ...nd programmable buttons run the Acer Launch Manager See Launch Manager on page 38 Icon Function Description Empowering Technology Launch Acer Empowering Technology user programmable Wireless communica...

Page 48: ...onds 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 to...

Page 49: ...e lighter the touch the better the response Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad s responsiveness Note By default vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled on your touchpad It can be disab...

Page 50: ...rcase Num Lock Fn F11 When Num Lock is on the embedded keypad is in numeric mode The keys function as a calculator complete with the arithmetic operators and Use this mode when you need to do a lot of...

Page 51: ...domain M Minimizes all windows R Open the Run dialog box T Cycle through programs on the taskbar U Open Ease of Access Center X Open Windows Mobility Center BREAK Display the System Properties dialog...

Page 52: ...r Empowering Technology on page 1 Fn F3 Acer ePower Management Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology See Acer Empowering Technology on page 1 Fn F4 Sleep Puts the computer in S...

Page 53: ...t Gr and then press the 5 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 inform...

Page 54: ...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 Wrap the computer security loc...

Page 55: ...tions are activated by simply tapping the function with your finger while you can adjust volume by sliding your finger around the volume meter Tuba The dedicated Tuba CineBass subwoofer pumps out eart...

Page 56: ...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 Dolby Digital format for a dramatic real time au...

Page 57: ...the digital output For enjoying movies games and music in a realistic multi channel audio environment please see Acer eAudio Management Video 16 9 display 16 9 display delivers Full HD movies at home...

Page 58: ...c player launching with Acer MusicLaunch secure Internet favorites via Acer MyLaunch and fast application website launching and login with Acer FingerLaunch while Acer ProfileLaunch can launch up to t...

Page 59: ...ngs 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 ple...

Page 60: ...set to the manufacturer s recommended value Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the easy launch button located above the keyboard Easy launch buttons on page 25 for the location of the ea...

Page 61: ...rs on the screen The computer s power management system automatically blanks the screen to save power Press any key to turn the display back on If pressing a key does not turn the display back on thre...

Page 62: ...ot work Check the following Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is turned on Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to the computer s parallel port or...

Page 63: ...nd all data will be erased It is important to back up all data files before using this option Before performing a restore operation please check the BIOS settings 1 Check to see if Acer disk to disk r...

Page 64: ...ll get in contact with our offices worldwide Please consult http global acer com Before you call Please have the following information available when you call Acer for online service and please be at...

Page 65: ...ra fully charged battery pack available as backup Contact your dealer for details on ordering a spare battery pack Maximizing the battery s life Like all other batteries your computer s battery will d...

Page 66: ...of the battery is adversely affected by the following usage patterns Using the computer on constant AC power with the battery inserted If you want to use constant AC power you are advised to remove t...

Page 67: ...y 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 battery s present charge...

Page 68: ...outlet are available 1 Plug the AC adapter into the computer and then connect to the mains power supply 2 Save all necessary files 3 Resume work Turn off the computer if you want to recharge the batte...

Page 69: ...ums view photos stored on your hard disk or removable media Music listen to music files in a variety of formats Note While watching videos optical discs or slideshows your screensaver and power saving...

Page 70: ...discussed in more detail in the Cinema of this guide Cinema Movies Click Movies to watch a movie from your optical disc drive Depending in the type of optical drive installed in your computer you can...

Page 71: ...nning or eject the disk Videos Click Videos to watch a video clip stored on your hard drive Note The Video feature is designed to play back many different kinds of video formats Refer to the Video hel...

Page 72: ...ins the settings in Acer Arcade Deluxe that allow you to fine tune its performance to suit your machine and your personal preferences Live Update Click Live Update to connect to the Internet to check...

Page 73: ...ur speakers Audio Channel Expander should be used for better 4 or 6 speaker output Dynamic Range Compression can compensate for different listening environments for enhanced audio enjoyment Photo Use...

Page 74: ...k Default to return the Acer Arcade Deluxe settings to their default values Help Click Help to view the Help file for detailed information on using Acer Arcade Deluxe About Click About to view the cop...

Page 75: ...ome of the pictures and click Menu Slideshow The slideshow is played at fullscreen resolution Use the pop up control panel to control the slideshow You can also view a single picture by clicking on it...

Page 76: ...sic homepage Select the folder CD or category that contains the music you want to listen to Click Play to listen to the entire content from the beginning or select the song that you want to hear from...

Page 77: ...omputer Moving around When you are just moving within short distances for example from your office desk to a meeting room Preparing the computer Before moving the computer close and latch the display...

Page 78: ...n the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode Press Fn F4 or close the display cover whenever you are not actively using the computer To resume open the display if closed then press and release...

Page 79: ...re between outside and room temperature Setting up a home office If you frequently work on your computer at home you may want to purchase a second AC adapter for use at home With a second AC adapter y...

Page 80: ...cords that are appropriate for the country to which you are traveling Spare fully charged battery packs Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Proof of purchase in case you...

Page 81: ...ed access Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for your computer and data Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the BIOS utility Once set you must ente...

Page 82: ...s Enter When the User Password is set and the password on boot parameter is enabled a prompt appears at boot up Type the User Password and press Enter to use the computer If you enter the password inc...

Page 83: ...external devices to the computer read the following section Fax data modem Your computer has a built in V 92 56 Kbps fax data modem Warning This modem port is not compatible with digital phone lines P...

Page 84: ...sed 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 Consumer Infrared CIR The computer...

Page 85: ...n industry supported uncompressed all digital audio video interface HDMI provides an interface between any compatible digital audio video source such as a set top box DVD player and A V receiver and a...

Page 86: ...pressCard 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 t...

Page 87: ...over then lift up and remove the memory cover 3 a Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot then b gently press it down until it clicks into place 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it with...

Page 88: ...her end to your TV antenna cable using the NTSC converter if necessary Important Please ensure you use the correct cable system for your region before attempting to connect the antenna cable Acer DVB...

Page 89: ...notebook display using the special clip as shown below 4 Extend the antenna to improve the quality of the reception Note The antenna is only compatible with DVB T digital TV systems A magnet located o...

Page 90: ...f the cable into the AV in port of your notebook 2 Connect the other ends to the S video or composite audio video jacks on your VHS player camcorder or other compatible device Note Extension cables ma...

Page 91: ...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 reco...

Page 92: ...ding 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 DV...

Page 93: ...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 This computer...

Page 94: ...l guide you through each process Note This feature is only available on certain models For systems that do not have a built in optical disc burner plug in an external optical disc burner before enteri...

Page 95: ...ncremental Backup is only available after a Full Backup is made 1 Select Acer eRecovery Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management 2 On the Backup page of Ace...

Page 96: ...nagement from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management 2 Switch to the restore page by selecting the Restore button 3 You can choose to restore the system from a factory de...

Page 97: ...sages in alphabetical order together with the recommended course of action Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center CMOS checksum error Con...

Page 98: ...lish 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 ut...

Page 99: ...the device and receiver Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help...

Page 100: ...plete documents Compliant with Russian regulatory certification Modem notices Notice for USA This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules Located on the modem is a label that contains among o...

Page 101: ...vidual PSTNs provided in different countries the approval does not of itself give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN termination point In the event of problems you should...

Page 102: ...pment shall go on hook for a period of not less than 30 seconds between the end of one attempt and the beginning of the next call attempt 4 Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom s Telep...

Page 103: ...LYLLE VARNING LASERSTR LNING N R DENNA DEL R PPNAD L TUIJOTA S TEESEENSTIRRA EJ IN I STR LEN VARNING LASERSTR LNING NAR DENNA DEL R PPNADSTIRRA EJ IN I STR LEN ADVARSEL LASERSTR LING NAR DEKSEL PNESST...

Page 104: ...by conformity with the followingharmonized standard Article 3 1 a Health and Safety EN60950 1 2001 A11 2004 EN50371 2002 EN50360 2001 Article 3 1 b EMC EN301 489 1 V1 4 1 EN301 489 3 V1 4 1 EN301 489...

Page 105: ...uetooth card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the notebook PC series shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is min...

Page 106: ...Low power license exempt radio communication devices RSS 210 a Common information Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must...

Page 107: ...en tilt angle 85 0 Design screen illuminance Illuminance level 250 250cos lx where 85 Color Source D65 Reflection class of LCD panel positive and negative polarity Ordinary LCD Class I Protective or A...

Page 108: ...uter caring for xvi cleaning xvii disconnecting 55 features 15 37 indicators 24 keyboards 28 moving around 55 on indicator 24 25 security 59 setting up a home office 57 taking home 56 traveling intern...

Page 109: ...40 startup 39 troubleshooting 75 Q questions setting location for modem use 40 S safety CD or DVD 81 modem notices 78 scroll lock 28 security keylock 32 59 passwords 59 speakers hotkey 30 troubleshoot...

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