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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> + <F4>.

Note: If you cannot power off the computer normally, press and 
hold the power button for more than four seconds to shut down 
the computer. If you turn off the computer and want to turn it on 
again, wait at least two seconds before powering up.

Taking care of your computer

Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it.

Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Do not place it near sources 
of heat, such as a radiator.

Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0 ºC (32 ºF) or above 
50 ºC (122 ºF).

Do not 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 not expose the computer to dust or dirt.

Never place objects on top of the computer.

Do not slam the computer display when you close it.

Never place the computer on uneven surfaces.

Taking care of your AC adapter

Here are some ways to take care of your AC adapter:

Do not connect the adapter to any other device.

Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it.  
Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from foot traffic.

When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself but pull 
on the plug.

The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed 
the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension cord. Also, the 
total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet 
should not exceed the fuse rating.

 

Summary of Contents for Aspire 9503

Page 1: ...Aspire 9500 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 form or by any means electronically mechanically by photocopy recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated Model number __________________________________ Serial numbe...

Page 3: ...environment please recycle USA For 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 For more information contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www eiae org For lamp specific disposal information check www lamprecycle org ...

Page 4: ...r For 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 expansion options and troubleshooting In addition it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for your notebook It is available in Portable Document Format PDF a...

Page 5: ...not 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 not expose the computer to dust or dirt Never place objects on top of the computer Do not slam the computer display when you close it Never place the computer on uneven surfaces Taking care of your AC ...

Page 6: ...uld void the user s authority which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission to operate this computer Operation conditions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation...

Page 7: ... Management 8 Acer ePresentation Management 9 An Aspire tour 10 Front view 10 Closed front view 11 Left view 12 Right view 13 Rear view 14 Base view 15 Specifications 16 Indicators 19 Easy launch buttons 20 Touchpad 21 Touchpad basics 21 Using the keyboard 23 Lock keys 23 Windows keys 24 Hotkeys 24 Special keys 26 Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray 27 Using a computer security lock 27 Audio...

Page 8: ...models only 47 Snapshot 47 Editing video 48 Music 48 TV for selected models 49 Time Shifting TV 49 Recorded TV 50 Scheduling recordings 50 TV preview 50 Program guide 50 Find program 50 TV settings 50 Using TeleText functions 51 Make DVDs 52 Authoring CD DVDs 52 Taking your notebook PC with you 53 Disconnecting from the desktop 53 Moving around 53 Preparing the computer 53 What to bring to meeting...

Page 9: ...and AV in cables 65 Acer Arcade TV set up wizard Windows XP Home and Professional 67 BIOS utility 68 Boot sequence 68 Enable disk to disk recovery 68 Password 68 Using software 68 Playing DVD movies 68 Power management 69 Acer eRecovery Management 69 Create backup 71 Restore from backup 71 Create factory default image CD 71 Re install bundled software without CD 72 Change password 72 Troubleshooti...

Page 10: ...n EU 83 The FCC RF safety requirement 84 Canada Low power license exempt radio communication devices RSS 210 85 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity 86 Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking 87 Index 88 ...

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Page 12: ...ess to external storage media Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by optimizing disk space memory and registry settings Acer eRecovery Management backs up recovers data flexibly reliably and completely Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily Acer eNet Management hooks up to location based networks intelligently Acer ePower Management e...

Page 13: ...e supervisor password and the file specific password The supervisor password is a master password that can decrypt any file on your system the file specific password is assigned when you encrypt each individual file The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you for a supervisor password and default file specific password This file specific password will be used to encrypt files by...

Page 14: ...ystem Optical drive devices includes any kind of CD ROM or DVD ROM drives Floppy disk drives 3 5 inch disks onl To activate Acer eLock Management a password must be set first Once set you may apply locks to any of the three kinds of devices Lock s will immediately be set without any reboot necessary and will remain locked after rebooting until unlocked If you do not set a password Acer eLock Manag...

Page 15: ... boosts the performance of your Acer notebook It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance Memory optimization release unused memory and check usage Disk optimization remove unneeded items and files Speed optimization improve the usability and performance of your Windows XP system ...

Page 16: ...point Backup to CD DVD Image data recovery tools Recover from a hidden partition factory defaults Recover from the HDD most recent user defined recovery point Recover from CD DVD For more information please refer to Acer eRecovery Management on page 5 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 back...

Page 17: ...nent has been removed or replaced Permits you to migrate personal settings Keeps a history log of all alerts that were previously issued Acer eNet Management Acer eNet Management helps you to quickly and easily connect to both wired and wireless networks in a variety of locations To access this utility either click on the Acer eNet Management icon on your notebook or start the program from the Sta...

Page 18: ...ly apply 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 Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information ...

Page 19: ...ess LAN Bluetooth CardBus Memory Card Audio and Wired LAN DC mode To suit your usage there are four pre defined profiles Entertainment Presentation Word Processing and Maximum Battery Or you can define up to three of your own profiles Create new power scheme 1 Assign a name for the new scheme 2 Choose existing scheme to use as a templat 3 Select whether used for mains AC or battery mode 4 Choose w...

Page 20: ...what actions will be taken when the cover is closed and set passwords for accessing the system after Hibernation or Standby View information about Acer ePower Management Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you select from two of the most common projector resolutions XGA and SVGA ...

Page 21: ...lso called Liquid Crystal Display LCD displays computer output 2 Status indicators Light Emitting Diodes LEDs that light up to show the status of the computer s functions and components 3 Easy launch buttons Buttons for launching frequently used programs See Easy launch buttons on page 20 for more details 4 Power button Turns the computer on and off 5 Keyboard For entering data into your computer ...

Page 22: ...eakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output 2 Wireless communication button indicator Press to enable disable the wireless function Lights to indicate the status of wireless LAN communication 3 Bluetooth communication button indicator Press to enable disable Bluetooth function Lights to indicate the status of Bluetooth communications 4 CIR receiver Receives signals from a remote con...

Page 23: ...e speaker line out S PDIF jack Connects to audio line out devices e g speakers headphones S PDIF compatible 4 Line in jack Accepts audio line in devices e g audio CD player stereo walkman 5 Microphone jack Accepts input from external microphones 6 Slot load optical drive Internal optical drive accepts CDs or DVDs 7 Slot load optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the drive 8 LED i...

Page 24: ... reader Accepts Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro MultiMediaCard MMC Secure Digital SD and xD Picture Card Note Only one card can operate at any given time 4 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices e g infrared printer and IR aware computer 5 IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices 6 Two USB 2 0 ports Connect to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera ...

Page 25: ...video input 5 Parallel port Connects to a printer 6 DVI D port Supports digital video connections for selected models 7 RF jack For digital and analog TV input for selected models 8 Audio video in port Supports both audio and video input for selected models 9 Ethernet RJ 45 port Connects to an Ethernet 10 100 1000 based network 10 Modem RJ 11 port Connects to a phone line 11 USB 2 0 port Connects ...

Page 26: ...nt Houses the computer s main memory 3 Battery lock latch Locks the battery in place 4 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal 5 Battery bay Houses the computer s battery pack 6 Hard disk bay Houses the computer s hard disk secured by a screw 7 Sub woofer Emits low frequency sound output 8 PCI Card bay Houses the computer s Mini PCI Card ...

Page 27: ...wing ratio 16 7 million colors ATI MOBILITY RADEON X700 M26P with 128 256 MB of external DDR video RAM supporting Microsoft DirectX 9 0 ATI POWERPLAY support PCI Express X16 graphic card support or Intel 915GM integrated 3D graphics featuring Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 and up to 128 MB of VRAM supporting Microsoft DirectX 9 0 Dual independent display support MPEG 2 DVD hardware assisted ...

Page 28: ...ntel high definition audio and MS Sound compatible Built in microphones x2 S W VoIP support Communication Modem 56K ITU V 92 with PTT approval Wake on Ring ready WLAN Intel PRO Wireless 2200BG network connection dual mode 802 11b g or 2915ABG dual band tri mode 802 11a b g Wi Fi CERTIFIED solution supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology WPAN optional integrated Bluetooth v2 0 I O interface Fi...

Page 29: ...er CyberLink PowerDVD NTI CD Maker Acer Arcade Bluetooth profile Options and accessories 256 512 MB and 1 GB soDIMM memory modules 8 cell Li ion battery pack 3 pin 90 W AC adapter External USB floppy disk drive 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 compliance Mobile PC 2001 ACPI 2 2b DMI 2 0...

Page 30: ...ed Icon Function Description Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated Media activity Indicates when the hard disk or optical drive is active Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication Wireless LAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication Power Lights up when the computer is on Lights amber when in stand by or sleep mode ...

Page 31: ...programmable button Press to 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 browser mail and programmable buttons run the Acer Launch Manager See Launch Manager on page 30 Easy launch button Default application Acer Empowering Technology user prog...

Page 32: ...ow 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 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 Use the 4 way scroll 3 button to scroll up or down and move left ...

Page 33: ...utton 1 Right button 4 Main touchpad 2 Center button 3 Execute Quickly click twice Tap twice at the same speed as double clicking a mouse button Select Click once Tap once Drag Click and hold then use finger on the touchpad to drag the cursor Tap twice at the same speed as double clicking a mouse button rest your finger on the touchpad on the second tap and drag the cursor Access context menu Clic...

Page 34: ... is on all alphabetic characters 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 is off the keys assume cursor and other shortcut functions Scroll Lock Fn F12 When Scroll Lock is on the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down ar...

Page 35: ...escription 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 Tab Activates the next Taskbar button E Opens the My Computer window F1 Opens Help and Support Center F Opens the Search Results window R Opens the Run dialog box M Minimizes all windows Shift M Un...

Page 36: ...Fn F5 Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen external monitor if connected and both Fn F6 Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power Press any key to return Fn F7 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off Fn F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off Fn F9 Media lock Turns the front panel Arcade media buttons on and off Fn Volume ...

Page 37: ...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 information The US dollar sign 1 Open a text editor or word processor 2 To type the symbol hold Shift and then press the 4 key at the upper center of the keyboard Note This function varies according to the language ...

Page 38: ...er security lock A security keylock notch located on the chassis of the computer lets you connect a Kensington compatible computer security lock Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock Some keyless models are also available ...

Page 39: ...ith 16 bit high fidelity AC 97 stereo audio and dual stereo speakers Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the computer is as easy as pressing some buttons See Hotkeys on page 24 for more information on adjusting the speaker volume ...

Page 40: ... box Extend my Windows 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 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 setting...

Page 41: ...w into the appropriate grid 3 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 Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy launch buttons located above the keyboard Easy launch buttons on page 20 for the location of the easy launch buttons ...

Page 42: ...he Norton AntiVirus Icon on the desktop or click on the Start menu in the Windows taskbar highlight Programs and select Norton AntiVirus 2 In the Norton AntiVirus main window click Scan for Viruses 3 In the Scan for Viruses panel click Scan My Computer 4 Under Actions click Scan 5 When the scan is complete a scan summary appears Click Finished You can schedule customized virus scans that run unatt...

Page 43: ... an echo caused when the microphone picks up sound output from the speakers Enabling echo cancellation prevents speaker output from being picked up by the microphone reducing echo Click Acoustic Echo Cancellation to enable this feature Noise suppression Noise suppression can be enabled to reduce background noise such as the sound generated by your PC s cooling fan which interferes with the sound q...

Page 44: ...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 three things might be the cause The brightness level might be too low Press Fn increase to adjust the brightness level The display device might be set to an external monitor Press the display toggle hotkey Fn F5 to toggle the display back to the computer If th...

Page 45: ...horized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose The infrared port does not work Check the following Make sure that the infrared ports of the two devices are facing each other 15 degrees a maximum of 1 meter apart Make sure there is a clear path between the two infrared ports Nothing should be blocking the ports Make sure you have the appropriate software running on both devices ...

Page 46: ...inal settings without recovery CDs Note If your system is the multilingual version the operating system and language you choose when you first turn on the system will be the only option for future recovery operations This recovery process helps you restore the C drive with the original software content that is installed when you purchase your notebook Follow the steps below to rebuild your C drive...

Page 47: ... our support centers 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 Before you call Please have the following information available when you call Acer for online service and ple...

Page 48: ... Arcade home page Cinema watch DVDs or VCDs Video watch and or edit video clips Album view photos stored on your hard disk or removable media Music listen to music files in a variety of formats TV watch and record digital or analog TV programs optional Settings adjust Acer Arcade according to your preferences Make DVD burn a combination of media to a CD DVD Note While watching videos DVDs or slide...

Page 49: ...cade mode You can use either the media controls located on the front of your notebook or the remote control to navigate the menus and manage Acer Arcade InstantOn Arcade mode does not share all the same functions as standard Arcade In InstantOn mode the following functions are unavailable TV recording Bluetooth devices Hotkey Function Fn F5 Display toggle Fn F6 Screen blank Fn F8 Speaker toggle Fn...

Page 50: ...ending on your power option settings For InstantOn Arcade mode push the Arcade button to start Acer Arcade Pushing it again at any time will return you to the Arcade main page Push the Power button to shut down the system For Arcade in Windows mode push the Arcade button to start Arcade Push it again at any time to return to the main menu Pushing the Arcade button again will close Arcade mode Push...

Page 51: ...ion enter play and pause 13 Ch scan Shortcut to scan channel page scan TV channels 14 Live TV Launch Live TV mode 15 Power Power off sleep depending on mode 16 TeleText CC Launch TeleText closed captions 17 Full Screen Toggle between full screen and window view 18 Capture Capture the current TV Video screen 19 Repeat Repeat a music track 20 Mute Toggle audio on off 21 Next Skip ahead one music tra...

Page 52: ...i remote control for convenient operation of Acer Arcade The buttons provide standard playback functionality The images below show how the buttons on the remote contol function in the different Arcade modes Arcade main page Cinema mode Album mode Video mode Music mode TV mode ...

Page 53: ...ine tune its performance to suit your machine and your personal preferences The Settings page is reached by the Advanced Settings button on the Home page Click Acer Arcade Help for comprehensive help on each mode of Arcade In Display Settings Use the screen ratio option to choose between standard 4 3 or widescreen 16 9 display when watching movies The 4 3 movie display type option allows you to se...

Page 54: ... The Navigation controls panel appears at the top and the Player controls panel appears at the bottom of the screen Navigation controls To return to the Arcade home page click the Home button in the upper left corner of the window To go up one folder level while searching for content click Up one level To return to the previous screen click the red arrow The buttons in the upper right minimize max...

Page 55: ... need using the mouse cursor keys or 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 You can press the stop button on the remote or click the onscreen stop icon to stop the playback at anytime ...

Page 56: ...the 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 from the beginning jump to the DVD menu eject the disk or go to the DVD Settings page Settings To access the settings for Cinema first click the Settings button on the main menu and then click on Cine...

Page 57: ...iew a single picture by clicking on it This opens the picture 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 and you can Rotate Remove red eye and Auto fix optimize the brightness and contrast pictures to improve the appearance of your images Slide Show settings To change Slide Show settings click the Advanced...

Page 58: ...ill appear at the bottom of the screen when you move the mouse 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 There is a choice between S video and Composite...

Page 59: ...music collection click Music on the Arcade homepage to open the Music homepage Acer Arcade allows you to view your music library using a number of categories these include Album Genre Artist Playlist and All Songs 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 60: ...ls See Program Guide The Find Program option enables you to search for a specific kind of program using The Settings button opens a page containing TV settings See TV settings for more information Note For information on setting up and operating the TV mode of Arcade please refer to the separate TV booklet Time Shifting TV Arcade also has a Time Shifting function that can be enabled To create an i...

Page 61: ...ancel to quit without accepting the schedule Select Delete Schedule to remove a recording schedule you have previously created Click an existing recording schedule to open it for modification To change the order in which schedules are displayed click Sort by Channel or Sort by Date TV preview Click the TV Preview button to display a wall of TV screen thumbnails previewing each channel The TV previ...

Page 62: ...e destination for any recorded TV Guide settings Click on EPG Source to select the source for your EPG program listings This will differ depending on your region Click Restore Default Settings to return your settings to their default values Using TeleText functions For regions with the TeleText service TeleText can be activated by using the onscreen controller or the remote control Pressing the Te...

Page 63: ... convert songs from your music collection to MP3 and other popular audio formats You can even create MP3 CDs with over 100 of your favorite songs and listen to them on your PC or MP3 CD player With Arcade you can also turn digital photos into a slide show with background music or burn TV and film clips into an amateur movie You can share any event with your friends and family for playback on most ...

Page 64: ...computer 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 cover to place it in Sleep mode You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within the building To bring the computer out of Sleep mode open the display then press and release the power butt...

Page 65: ...on 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 the power button Taking the computer home When you are moving from your office to your home or vice versa Preparing the computer After disconnecting the computer from your desktop follow these steps ...

Page 66: ...ure 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 you can avoid carrying the extra weight to and from home If you use your computer at home for significant periods of time you might also want to add an external keyboard monitor or mouse Traveling wit...

Page 67: ... 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 need to show it to customs officials International Travelers Warranty passport Special considerations Follow the same special considerations as when traveling with the computer In addition these tip...

Page 68: ...evels of protection for your computer and data Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the BIOS utility Once set you must enter this password to gain access to the BIOS utility See BIOS utility on page 68 User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot up and resume from Hibernation for maximum security Pa...

Page 69: ...oot up Type the User Password and press Enter to use the computer If you enter the password incorrectly a warning message appears Try again and press Enter Important You have three chances to enter a password If you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries the system halts Press and hold the power button for four seconds to shut down the computer Then turn on the computer again and t...

Page 70: ... 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 Plugging this modem into a digital phone line will damage the modem To use the fax data modem port connect a phone cable from the modem port to a telephone jack Warning Please make sure that the cable...

Page 71: ...rom the Ethernet RJ 45 port on the chassis of the computer to a network jack or hub on your network 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 The infrared port can transfer data at speeds of up to 4 Mbps at a distance of up to one meter ...

Page 72: ...ch allows you to connect USB peripherals without taking up precious system resources 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 ...

Page 73: ...rds 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 PC Card Insert the card into the slot and make the proper connections e g network cable if necessary See your card manual for details Ejecting a PC Card Before ejecting a PC Card 1 Exit the applicat...

Page 74: ...xpressCard 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 the card and its functions Inserting an ExpressCard Insert the card into the slot and push gently until it clicks into position Ejecting an ExpressCard Before ejecting an ExpressCard 1 Exit the applic...

Page 75: ...cover 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 the screw 5 Reinstall the battery pack and reconnect the AC adapter 6 Turn on the computer The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size Please consult a qualified techni...

Page 76: ...e other 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 T digital antenna To connect the antenna 1 Plug the antenna cable into the RF jack of your notebook Note All diagrams are for reference purposes only Actual equipment may differ in appearance NTSC...

Page 77: ... 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 on the base of the antenna unit also allows you to fix it firmly onto a metal surface for better stability and reception Warning Do not place the magnet near the hard disk drive of your computer Doing...

Page 78: ...the AV input 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 may not be necessary For more details on how to capture TV or video clips please refer to the Acer Arcade help file speaker environment Video Audio L R VHS Camcorder Notebook AV in Y R W S Y R W S Y R W S AV in ...

Page 79: ... select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen Find D2D Recovery at the bottom of the screen and use the F5 and F6 keys to set this value to Enabled Password To set a password on boot activate the BIOS utility then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen Find Password on boot and use the F5 and F6 keys to enable this feature Using software Playing DVD ...

Page 80: ... 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 employs a power management scheme that supports the advanced configuration and power interface ACPI which allows for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time Windows handles all power savi...

Page 81: ...very Management password This chapter will guide you through each process Note This feature is only available on certain models For systems that do not have a built in optical disk burner plug in an external USB or IEEE 1394 compatible optical disk burner before entering Acer eRecovery Management for optical disk related tasks ...

Page 82: ... to complete the process Restore from backup You can restore backups previously created as stated in the Create backup section from hard disk CD or DVD 1 Boot to Windows XP 2 Press Alt F10 to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility 3 Enter the password to proceed The default password is six zeros 4 In the Acer eRecovery Management window select Recovery actions and click Next 5 Select the desir...

Page 83: ...s and click Next 5 In the Recovery settings window select Reinstall applications drivers and click Next 6 Select the desired driver application and follow the instructions on screen to re install At first launch Acer eRecovery Management prepares all the needed software and may take few seconds to bring up the software content window Change password Acer eRecovery Management and Acer disk to disk ...

Page 84: ...73 English Note If the system crashes and will not boot to Windows you can run Acer disk to disk recovery to restore the factory default image under DOS mode ...

Page 85: ...r messages 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 Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Disk boot failure Insert a system bootable disk into the floppy drive A then press Enter to reboot Equipment configuration error Press F2 during P...

Page 86: ...glish 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 87: ...h can be determined by turning the device off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate 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 dealer or an experienced radio tele...

Page 88: ...ial 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 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 other information the FCC Registration Number and Ringe...

Page 89: ... individual 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 contact your equipment supplier in the first instance List of applicable countries EU member states as of May 2004 are Belgium Denmark Germany Greece Spain France Ireland Italy Luxembourg the Ne...

Page 90: ... 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 Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment PC associated with this device In order to operate within the limits for compliance with Telecom s specifications the associated equipment shall be set to ensure...

Page 91: ...onds of receipt of ringing 8 This equipment shall not be set up to make automatic calls to Telecom s 111 Emergency Service Important safety instructions Read these instructions carefully Save them for future reference 1 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product 2 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a water moi...

Page 92: ...ing instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition e If the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged f If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service 12 The notebook PC series uses lithium batteries Replace th...

Page 93: ...ILYLLE VARNING LASERSTRÅLNING NÅR DENNA DEL ÅR ÖPPNAD ÅLÅ TUIJOTA SÅTEESEENSTIRRA EJ IN I STRÅLEN VARNING LASERSTRÅLNING NAR DENNA DEL ÅR ÖPPNADSTIRRA EJ IN I STRÅLEN ADVARSEL LASERSTRÅLING NAR DEKSEL ÅPNESSTIRR IKKE INN I STRÅLEN LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is produced with high precision manufacturing techniques Nevertheless some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dot...

Page 94: ... wireless radio devices such as wireless LAN and or Bluetooth modules Below information is for products with such devices European Union EU This device complies with the essential requirements of the European Council Directives listed below 73 23 EEC Low Voltage Directive EN 60950 89 336 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Directive EN 55022 EN 55024 EN 61000 3 2 3 99 5 EC Radio Telecommunicatio...

Page 95: ...nd 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 minimized as follows 1 Users are requested to follow the RF safety instructions on wireless option devices that are included in the user s manual of each RF option device Caution To comply with FCC ...

Page 96: ...s 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device b Operation in 2 4 GHz band To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and installation outdoors is subject to licensing c Operation in 5 GHz band The device for the band 5150 5250...

Page 97: ...t any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The following local manufacturer importer is responsible for this declaration Product name Notebook PC Model number DQ70 Machine type Aspire 950xxx SKU number Aspire 950xxx x 0 9 a z or A Z Name of responsible party Acer America Corporation Address of responsible party 2641 Orchard Parkway San Jose CA 95134 USA C...

Page 98: ...nts Name of manufacturer Beijing Acer Information Co Ltd Address of manufacturer Huade Building No 18 ChuangYe Rd 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 Declares that product Notebook PC Trade name Acer Model number DQ70 Machine type Aspire 950xxx SKU number Aspire 950xxx x 0 9 a z or A Z Ref...

Page 99: ...ce 55 taking home 54 traveling internationally 56 traveling on local trips 55 troubleshooting 74 turning off v connections network 60 D display hotkeys 25 troubleshooting 33 DVD 68 DVD movies playing 68 E error messages 74 Euro 26 F FAQ See frequently asked questions frequently asked questions 33 front view 11 H Hibernation mode hotkey 25 hotkeys 24 I IEEE 1394 port 61 indicator lights 19 infrared...

Page 100: ...ing location for modem use 35 S safety CD or DVD 82 FCC notice 76 general instructions 80 modem notices 77 scroll lock 23 security keylock 27 57 passwords 57 speakers hotkey 25 troubleshooting 34 status indicators 19 support information 36 T touchpad 21 hotkey 25 using 21 22 travel international flights 56 local trips 55 troubleshooting 74 tips 74 U universal serial bus 61 V view front 12 left 12 ...

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