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Aspire 9500 Series

User's Guide

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Page 1: ...Aspire 9500 Series User s Guide...

Page 2: ...ndence 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...

Page 3: ...nvironment 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 o...

Page 4: ...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 recover...

Page 5: ...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...

Page 6: ...ld 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 sub...

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 butto...

Page 8: ...odels 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...

Page 9: ...nd 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...

Page 10: ...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 f...

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Page 12: ...ss 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 re...

Page 13: ...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 i...

Page 14: ...stem 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 loc...

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 optimizatio...

Page 16: ...oint 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 p...

Page 17: ...ent 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 a...

Page 18: ...y 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 se...

Page 19: ...ss 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...

Page 20: ...hat 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 A...

Page 21: ...so 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 b...

Page 22: ...akers 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 communic...

Page 23: ...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...

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...

Page 25: ...ideo 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...

Page 26: ...t 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 dis...

Page 27: ...ing 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 Int...

Page 28: ...tel 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...

Page 29: ...r 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 d...

Page 30: ...d 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 Bluetoo...

Page 31: ...rogrammable 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 re...

Page 32: ...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 33: ...tton 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...

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...

Page 35: ...scription 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 function...

Page 36: ...n 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 r...

Page 37: ...hen 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...

Page 38: ...r 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 immovabl...

Page 39: ...th 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 inform...

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 disp...

Page 41: ...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 Laun...

Page 42: ...e 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 I...

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 C...

Page 44: ...utomatically 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 45: ...orized 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 degr...

Page 46: ...nal 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 reco...

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 yo...

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 watc...

Page 49: ...ade 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 sam...

Page 50: ...nding 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...

Page 51: ...on 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 captio...

Page 52: ...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...

Page 53: ...ne 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 o...

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 up...

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...

Page 56: ...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 57: ...ew 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...

Page 58: ...ll 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...

Page 59: ...usic 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 a...

Page 60: ...s 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...

Page 61: ...ncel 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...

Page 62: ...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 retur...

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 Arc...

Page 64: ...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 65: ...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 66: ...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 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...

Page 68: ...vels 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 ut...

Page 69: ...ot 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 p...

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 P...

Page 71: ...om 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...

Page 72: ...h 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 ca...

Page 73: ...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 74: ...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 75: ...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 76: ...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 D...

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 o...

Page 78: ...he 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 necess...

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...

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...

Page 81: ...ery 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 ex...

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...

Page 83: ...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 fi...

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: ...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...

Page 86: ...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 87: ...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 Increa...

Page 88: ...l 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 certif...

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 sh...

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 requir...

Page 91: ...nds 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...

Page 92: ...ng 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 pro...

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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 E...

Page 95: ...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 96: ...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...

Page 97: ...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...

Page 98: ...ts 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...

Page 99: ...e 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 6...

Page 100: ...ng 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 statu...

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