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Summary of Contents for Aspire 7000 Series

Page 1: ...Aspire 9300 7000 Series User s Guide...

Page 2: ...ce 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 form or...

Page 3: ...r 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 possible Whe...

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: ...power cord or plug is damaged cut or frayed liquid was spilled into the product the product was exposed to rain or water the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged the product exhibits...

Page 6: ...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 7: ...ble 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 pl...

Page 8: ...l 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 proje...

Page 9: ...vate computer s Sleep mode within 30 minutes of user inactivity Wake the computer from Sleep mode by pushing power button More power management settings can be done through Acer ePower Management Tips...

Page 10: ...splays could stress your eyes The following sections provide suggestions on how to reduce eyestrain Eyes Rest your eyes frequently Give your eyes regular breaks by looking away from the monitor and fo...

Page 11: ...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 or bed If this is unavoidable work for only sh...

Page 12: ...more on how 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 ex...

Page 13: ...ot subject the computer 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 no...

Page 14: ...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...

Page 15: ...iv Cleaning and servicing xiv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer ePresentation Management 6 Acer eDataSecurity Managemen...

Page 16: ...battery life 46 Battery low warning 47 Acer Arcade for selected models 48 Finding and playing content 49 Settings 49 Arcade controls 50 Navigation controls 50 Player controls 50 Virtual keyboard 51 Ba...

Page 17: ...ity lock 65 Using passwords 65 Entering passwords 66 Setting passwords 66 Expanding through options 67 Connectivity options 67 Fax data modem 67 Built in network feature 68 Universal Serial Bus USB 68...

Page 18: ...81 European Union EU 81 The FCC RF safety requirement 83 Canada Low power license exempt radio communication devices RSS 210 84 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity 85 86 LCD pa...

Page 19: ...dia 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 right c...

Page 20: ...r eNet Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar or run the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu You can also set Acer eNet Management to start automatically...

Page 21: ...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...

Page 22: ...In modes by clicking the appropriate tabs You can open Windows power options by clicking More Power Options Note You cannot delete the predefined power plans To create a new power plan Creating custo...

Page 23: ...o delete the active power plan switch to another one first 1 Select the power plan you wish to delete from the drop down list 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon Battery status For real time battery li...

Page 24: ...will be automatically switched out when an external display is connected to the system For projectors and external devices that are not auto detected launch Acer ePresentation Management to choose an...

Page 25: ...ook The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you for a supervisor password and default encryption password This password will be used to encrypt files by default or you can choose to...

Page 26: ...ices that can be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system Optical Drive Devices includes any kind of CD ROM DVD ROM HD DVD or Blu ray drive devices Floppy Drive Devices 3 5 inch floppy dr...

Page 27: ...9 Empowering Technology...

Page 28: ...plications and drivers By default user created backups are stored to the D drive Acer eRecovery Management provides you with Password protection Empowering Technology password Full and incremental bac...

Page 29: ...d not come with a Recovery CD or System CD please use Acer eRecovery Management s System backup to optical disc feature to burn a backup image to CD or DVD To ensure the best results when recovering y...

Page 30: ...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 31: ...lume wireless networking on off external display settings display orientation and synchronization status Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device if appli...

Page 32: ...14 Empowering Technology...

Page 33: ...in the Just for Starters poster let us show you around your new Acer notebook Front view Icon Item Description 1 Built in camera 310 000 pixel web camera for video communication for selected models 2...

Page 34: ...ice which functions like a computer mouse 8 Click buttons left center and right The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons the center button serves as a 4 way scroll but...

Page 35: ...icator Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication 9 Latch Locks and releases the lid Icon Item Description 1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington compatible computer security lock 2 O...

Page 36: ...Type II PC Card 3 5 in 1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital SD MultiMediaCard MMC Memory Stick MS Memory Stick PRO MS PRO xD Picture Card xD 4 Three USB 2 0 ports Connect to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mo...

Page 37: ...TV out NTSC PAL port Connects to a television or display device with S video input 3 External display VGA port Connects to a display device e g external monitor LCD projector 4 Modem RJ 11 port Connec...

Page 38: ...bay Houses the computer s Mini PCI card 4 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use 5 Memory compartment Houses the computer s main memory 6 PCI Express Mini Card bay...

Page 39: ...64 bit Windows support AMD PowerNow AMD HyperTransport Enhanced Virus Protection2 and 3DNow Professional technology Aspire 7000 Series AMD Sempron Mobile Technology 3200 3500 1 6 1 8 GHz 512KB L2 cach...

Page 40: ...with 128 MB of dedicated GDDR2 VRAM supporting Microsoft DirectX 9 0 Shader Model 3 0 OpenEXR High Dynamic Range HDR technology NVIDIA PowerMizer 6 0 PCI Express NVIDIA GeForce Go 6100 integrated gra...

Page 41: ...ogrammable button Two communication buttons WLAN Bluetooth Remote controller for selected models Audio High Definition audio support S PDIF Sony Philips Digital Interface support for digital speakers...

Page 42: ...Li ion battery pack 6 cell Li ion battery pack 3 pin 90 W AC adapter External USB floppy disk drive Software Acer Empowering Technology Acer eNet Management Acer ePower Management Acer ePresentation...

Page 43: ...ion of your PC depends on the model purchased 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 System complian...

Page 44: ...n Description HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated Power Indicates the computer s power status...

Page 45: ...run the Acer Empowering Technology Please see Acer 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...

Page 46: ...w you how to use the touchpad 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 T...

Page 47: ...disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel Function Left button 1 Right button 4 Main touchpad 2 Center button 3 Execute Quickly click twice Tap twice at the same speed as double clicking...

Page 48: ...s typed are in uppercase Num Lock When Num Lock is on the right hand side numeric keypad is in numeric mode The keys function as a calculator complete with the arithmetic operators and When Num Lock i...

Page 49: ...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 50: ...er eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology See Acer Empowering Technology on page 1 Fn F3 Acer ePower Management Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology See Acer Empowering Techn...

Page 51: ...Volume up Increases the sound volume Fn Volume down Decreases the sound volume Fn Brightness up Increases the screen brightness Fn Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness Hotkey Icon Function...

Page 52: ...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 53: ...le 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...

Page 54: ...comes with 32 bit Intel High Definition audio and built in stereo speakers Adjusting the volume Use hotkeys to easily adjust the volume on your computer See Hotkeys on page 32 for more information on...

Page 55: ...check box Extend the desktop onto this monitor Finally click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to complete the process Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre defined displ...

Page 56: ...op Note Please ensure that the resolution setting of your second monitor is set to the manufacturer s recommended value Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy launch buttons loc...

Page 57: ...an to scan your system 4 When the scan is complete review the results of the scan Note For optimal security run a Full System Scan when scanning your computer for the first time You can schedule custo...

Page 58: ...tomatically 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 three things might be the cause The brightness level might be...

Page 59: ...clip into the hole and push to eject the tray If your computer s optical drive is a slot load model it will not have an eject hole The keyboard does not respond Try attaching an external keyboard to a...

Page 60: ...hat is installed when you purchase your notebook Follow the steps below to rebuild your C drive Your C drive will be reformatted and all data will be erased It is important to back up all data files b...

Page 61: ...n 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 Before you call Please have the following information av...

Page 62: ...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 63: ...span 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 remo...

Page 64: ...fully 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 ch...

Page 65: ...wer 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 b...

Page 66: ...l To watch or listen click or select a content button e g Music Video etc on the Arcade home page Music listen to music files in a variety of formats Cinema watch DVDs or VCDs Video watch and or edit...

Page 67: ...ttings 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...

Page 68: ...en you move the pointer They automatically disappear after several seconds The Navigation Controls panel appears at the top and the Player Controls panel appears at the bottom of the screen Navigation...

Page 69: ...mation you need using the mouse cursor keys or keyboard Background mode With Acer Arcade you can continue listening to music while you perform certain other functions Video and music will continue pla...

Page 70: ...he list of drives This page is also displayed when you press the Stop button during a movie The buttons on the left side allow you to resume the movie from the point it was stopped restart the movie f...

Page 71: ...iew a single picture by clicking on it This opens the picture at full screen You can then use the onscreen player controls to zoom in and out and to pan in four directions Editing Pictures Choose Edit...

Page 72: ...e screen when you move the mouse To return to the Video page click Stop Snapshot Snapshot mode is available in Cinema and Video modes This function can be used to capture the onscreen image at any tim...

Page 73: ...ck Start Ripping The progress of the ripping operation will be displayed on screen You can change the file quality of the ripped tracks by clicking Settings Make DVDs Acer Arcade provides an easy and...

Page 74: ...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 p...

Page 75: ...Media Center Acer Arcade Deluxe extends the capabilities of your Windows Media Center equipped system with a set of Acer utilities designed to make it easy to manage your multimedia files create your...

Page 76: ...ntrol 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 12 10 14 11 16 17 18 19 20...

Page 77: ...or decrease the audio playback level 12 Start Open or close Media Center 13 Color buttons Teletext shortcut functions 14 TeleText Turn teletext on or off 15 Enter Make the current input active 16 Pow...

Page 78: ...fers multiple themes to create exciting movies in just a few simple steps When you launch VideoMagician to edit a video the Select Videos page opens DV Wizard DV Wizard provides real time preview and...

Page 79: ...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 80: ...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 81: ...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 82: ...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 83: ...puter from unauthorized access Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for your computer and data Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the BIOS utility O...

Page 84: ...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 85: ...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 86: ...d 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 Universal Serial Bus USB The USB 2 0...

Page 87: ...ds CardBus improves on the 16 bit PC card technology by expanding the bandwidth to 32 bits Note Refer to your card s manual for details on how to install and use the card and its functions Inserting a...

Page 88: ...adapter 6 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 u...

Page 89: ...launch the DVD player for the first time the program asks you to enter the region code DVD disks are divided into 6 regions Once your DVD drive is set to a region code it will play DVD disks of that r...

Page 90: ...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 91: ...overy Management for optical disc related tasks When using Acer eRecovery Management you may be prompted to enter the Empowering Technology password to proceed The Empowering Technology password is se...

Page 92: ...ting system as it was delivered to you from the factory If you wish to have a disc that will allow you to browse the contents and install selected drivers and applications create an application backup...

Page 93: ...r 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 Error messages Corre...

Page 94: ...te the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the device and receiver Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the deale...

Page 95: ...tp global acer com products notebook reg nb index htm for complete documents Compliant with Russian regulatory certification Modem notices Notice for USA This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FC...

Page 96: ...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 97: ...equipment 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 T...

Page 98: ...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 99: ...ean Union EU R TTE Directive 1999 5 EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standard Article 3 1 a Health and Safety EN60950 1 2001 EN50371 2002 EN50360 2002 Applied to models with...

Page 100: ...glish 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 func...

Page 101: ...d Bluetooth 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...

Page 102: ...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 103: ...nterference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The following local manufacturer importer is responsible for this declaration Product name Notebook PC Model number MS219...

Page 104: ...l continue comply with the requirements EMC Directive 89 336 EEC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standards EN55022 1998 A1 2000 A2 2003 AS NZS CISPR22 2002 Class B EN55024 1998...

Page 105: ...Screen 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...

Page 106: ...uter caring for xiii cleaning xiv disconnecting 61 features 15 37 indicators 26 keyboards 30 moving around 61 on indicator 16 17 26 security 65 setting up a home office 63 taking home 62 traveling int...

Page 107: ...eyboard 41 printer 41 startup 40 troubleshooting 75 Q questions setting location for modem use 41 S safety CD or DVD 80 modem notices 77 scroll lock 30 security keylock 35 65 passwords 65 speakers hot...

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