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Aspire 8942 Series Quick Guide

Original Issue: 11/2009

Aspire 8942 Series Notebook PC

Содержание Aspire 8942 Series

Страница 1: ...Aspire 8942 Series Quick Guide ...

Страница 2: ...l number ___________________________________ Date of purchase ________________________________ Place of purchase ________________________________ 2009 All Rights Reserved Aspire 8942 Series Quick Guide Original Issue 11 2009 Aspire 8942 Series Notebook PC ...

Страница 3: ...with language such as only for certain models The Quick Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of your new computer For more on how your computer can help you to be more productive please refer to the AcerSystem User Guide This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as system utilities data recovery expansion options and troubleshooting In addition it contains warra...

Страница 4: ...show you around your new Acer notebook Top view Icon Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye webcam Web camera for video communication only for certain models 2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording 3 Display screen Also called Liquid Crystal Display LCD displays computer output Configuration may vary by models ...

Страница 5: ...m Lock is activated Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated Power1 Indicates the computer s power status Battery1 Indicates the computer s battery status 1 Charging The light shows amber when the battery is charging 2 Fully charged The light shows blue when in AC mode 9 Click buttons left center and right The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons The center ...

Страница 6: ...backlight off to save power Press any key to return only for certain models Hotkey Icon Function Description Fn F2 System property Starts System Property for displaying system information Fn F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode 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...

Страница 7: ...PRO MS PRO xD Picture Card xD Note Push to remove install the card Only one card can operate at any given time 2 CIR receiver Receives signals from a remote control 3 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output Item Description 1 Tuba Tuba CineBass subwoofer for low frequency audio output 2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use ...

Страница 8: ...high definition digital video connections 6 e SATA port Connects to eSATA devices only for certain models 7 USB 2 0 port Connects to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera 8 4 pin IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices 9 Line in jack Accepts audio line in devices e g audio CD player stereo walkman mp3 player Microphone in jack Accepts inputs from external microphones Headphones speaker lin...

Страница 9: ... is turned off Note Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off 6 USB 2 0 port Connects to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera 7 RF in port Accepts input signals from digital TV tuner devices only for certain models 8 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington compatible computer security lock Note Wrap the computer security lock...

Страница 10: ... position 4 Hard disk bay Secondary Houses the computer s hard disk secured with screws for certain models only 5 Hard disk bay Main Houses the computer s hard disk secured with screws 6 Memory compartment Houses the computer s main memory 7 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 ...

Страница 11: ...ics ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5850 ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650 Audio Dolby optimized surround sound system with five built in stereo speakers and one subwoofer True5 1 channel surround sound output High definition audio support S PDIF Sony Philips Digital Interface support for digital speakers MS Sound compatible Acer Purezone technology with two built in stereo microphones Storage subsystem 2 5 hard...

Страница 12: ...sington lock slot Dimensions and weight 440 W x 295 D x 31 43 8 H mm 17 34 x 11 62 x 1 22 1 73 inches 4 6 kg 10 1 lbs with 8 cell battery Power subsystem ACPI 3 0 71 W 4800 mAh battery 3 pin 120 W AC adapter ENERGY STAR Special keys and controls 103 104 107 key keyboard Touchpad pointing device I O interface ExpressCard 54 slot Acer Bio Protection fingerprint reader Multi in 1 card reader SD MMC M...

Страница 13: ...ecifications listed above are for reference only The exact configuration 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 ...

Страница 14: ...ay vary If your computer has a TV tuner it includes a complete set of cables NTSC converter optional DVB T antenna only for certain models and a remote control for use with the Windows Media Center These include 1 Antenna connector and cable converter 2 Optional DVB T digital TV antenna VHF and UHF compatible only for certain models 3 Remote control ...

Страница 15: ...r prompts you to acquire one Additionally some TV content might be marked as protected by the TV content owner broadcaster or originator The terms of the content protection are specified by the content provider and transmitted with the TV show If the show is recorded the content protection terms are stored with the recorded TV file and enforced upon playback Some shows or portions of a recorded sh...

Страница 16: ...ropriate section Watching TV using the optional DVB T digital TV antenna only for certain models DVB T digital TV is an international standard that is used to transmit terrestrial television services in digital format It is gradually replacing analog broadcasts in many countries The DVB T digital antenna can be used with Windows Media Center to watch local DVB T digital TV broadcasts on your noteb...

Страница 17: ...cket to watch TV on your computer Connecting antenna cables To connect your cables 1 Plug the antenna connector into the RF jack of your computer 2 Connect the other end to your TV cable using the cable converter if necessary Important Please ensure you use the correct cable system for your region before attempting to connect the antenna cable ...

Страница 18: ...lt choice is correct select Yes followed by Next If incorrect first select No followed by Next before choosing your correct region Select Next to continue 5 Next you will be presented with a choice of TV signals Select Antenna then select DVB T 6 You will then be asked if you have a set top box Select No then press OK to continue 7 Windows Media Center will then scan for available TV services Clic...

Страница 19: ...nd Windows Media Center This will open the Windows Media Center main page 2 Select TV from the main page 3 Click on Live TV to begin watching If you have not started your computer you may use InstantOn Arcade only for certain models 1 Push the InstantOn button on your computer 2 Push the Live TV button on your remote ...

Страница 20: ...e control for use with Windows Media Center the table below explains the functions When using Windows pushing the POWER button will put your computer into Standby mode push it again to resume When using InstantOn Arcade push the POWER button to shut down your computer ...

Страница 21: ...ncrease or decrease the audio playback level 12 Start Open or close Windows Media Center 13 Color buttons Teletext shortcut functions 14 TeleText Turn teletext on or off 15 Enter Activate the current selection 16 Power Enter or wake from Standby mode 17 DVD Menu Display DVD menu 18 Stop Stop current playing or recording operation 19 Fast Forward Speed up playback or go to next picture 20 Skip Forw...

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