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Taking care of your battery pack

Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack:

Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Turn the power off 
before removing or replacing batteries.

Do not tamper with batteries. Keep them away from children.

Dispose 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

Disconnect the AC adapter.

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Use a soft, moist cloth. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

If either of the following occurs:

the computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged;

the computer does not operate normally

please refer to "Frequently asked questions" on page 54.

Содержание Aspire 9510

Страница 1: ...Aspire 9510 9520 Series User s Guide ...

Страница 2: ...omputer All correspondence 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 ____________________________...

Страница 3: ...d into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the product To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage do not place the product on a vibrating surface Using electrical power This product should be operated from the type of powe...

Страница 4: ...A certified type SPT 2 rated 7 A 125 V minimum VDE approved or its equivalent 4 6 meters 15 feet maximum length Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service p...

Страница 5: ... or thunderstorms Warning For safety reasons do not use non compliant parts when adding or changing components Consult your reseller for purchase options Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment please recycle For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics...

Страница 6: ...your company s health and safety department The following section provides tips for more comfortable computer use Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor using a footrest or raising your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort Observe the following tips refrain from staying too long in one fixed posture avoid slouching forward and or leaning...

Страница 7: ...hanging the display s viewing angle using a glare reduction filter using a display visor such as a piece of cardboard extended from the display s top front edge Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle Avoid looking at bright light sources such as open windows for extended periods of time Developing good work habits Develop the following work habits to make your computer use more r...

Страница 8: ...or 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 and ...

Страница 9: ... 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...

Страница 10: ...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 Disconnect the AC adapter 3 Use a soft moist cloth Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners If either of the following occurs the computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged the computer does not oper...

Страница 11: ...servicing x Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer ePresentation Management 7 Acer eDataSecurity Management 8 Acer eLock Management 9 Acer eRecovery Management 11 Acer eSettings Management 13 Acer ePerformance Management 14 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Front view 15 Closed front view 17 Left view 18 Right view 19 Rear view 2...

Страница 12: ... use Matrix RAID 41 Before enabling RAID on your system 41 Enabling RAID on your system 42 After enabling RAID on your system 43 Acer OrbiCam 44 Launching the Acer OrbiCam 45 Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings 45 Capturing photos videos 47 Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam 47 Enabling the Acer VisageON 48 Using the system utilities 51 Acer GridVista dual display compatible 51 Launch Manager 52 Nort...

Страница 13: ...deo TV models only 66 Snapshot 66 Editing video 67 Music 67 TV for selected models 68 Time shift functionality 68 Recorded TV 69 Scheduling recordings 69 Program guide 69 Find program 69 TV settings 69 Using TeleText functions 70 Make DVDs 71 Authoring CD DVDs 71 Taking your notebook PC with you 72 Disconnecting from the desktop 72 Moving around 72 Preparing the computer 72 What to bring to meetin...

Страница 14: ...passwords 76 Entering passwords 77 Setting passwords 77 Expanding through options 78 Connectivity options 78 Fax data modem 78 Built in network feature 79 Consumer Infrared CIR 80 Fast Infrared FIR 80 Universal Serial Bus USB 80 IEEE 1394 port 81 Digital Video Interface DVI D 82 High Definition Multimedia Interface 82 PC Card slot 83 ExpressCard 84 Installing memory 85 BIOS utility 85 Boot sequenc...

Страница 15: ...CC notice 94 Modem notices 95 Important safety instructions 98 Laser compliance statement 100 LCD pixel statement 100 Macrovision copyright protection notice 100 Radio device regulatory notice 101 General 101 European Union EU 101 The FCC RF safety requirement 102 Canada Low power license exempt radio communication devices RSS 210 103 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity 104 ...

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Страница 17: ...rs data flexibly reliably and completely Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by optimizing disk space memory and registry settings For more information right click on the Empowering Technology toolbar then select the Help or Tutorial function Empowering Technology password Before using Acer eLock...

Страница 18: ...er eNet Management to start automatically when you boot up your PC Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for a new location while offering you the freedom to manually adjust the settings to match your needs Acer eNet Management can save network settings for a location to a profile and automatically switch to the appropriate profile when you move from one location to another ...

Страница 19: ...3 Empowering Technology Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information ...

Страница 20: ...the following functions on off Wireless LAN Bluetooth CardBus FireWire 1394 Wired LAN and Optical Device if supported DC mode Battery mode There are four pre defined profiles Entertainment Presentation Word Processing and Battery Life You can also define up to three of your own To create a new power profile 1 Change power settings as desired 2 Click Save as to save to a new power profile 3 Name th...

Страница 21: ...anel in the upper half of the window For additional options click Settings to Set alarms Re load factory defaults Select what actions to be taken when the cover is closed or the power button is pressed Set passwords for accessing the system after Hibernation or Standby View information about Acer ePower Management ...

Страница 22: ...6 Empowering Technology ...

Страница 23: ...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 appropriate display setting If the restored resolution is not correct after disconnecting a projector or you need to use an external resolution that is not supported by Acer ePresentation Management a...

Страница 24: ...oft Outlook The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you for a supervisor password and default encryption This encryption will be used to encrypt files by default or you can choose to enter your own file specific password when encrypting a file Note The password used to encrypt a file is the unique key that the system needs to decrypt it If you lose the password the supervisor pa...

Страница 25: ...eaders IEEE 1394 disk drives and any other removable disk drives that can be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system Optical drive devices includes any kind of CD ROM or DVD ROM drives Floppy disk drives 3 5 inch disks only Interfaces includes serial port parallel port infrared IR and Bluetooth To activate Acer eLock Management a password must be set first Once set you can apply lock...

Страница 26: ...Technology Note If you lose your password there is no method to reset it except by reformatting your notebook or taking your notebook to an Acer Customer Service Center Be sure to remember or write down your password ...

Страница 27: ... a hidden partition on your system s hard drive By default user created backups are stored on the D drive Acer eRecovery Management provides you with Password protection Recovery of applications and drivers Image data backup Back up to HDD set recovery point Back up to CD DVD Image data recovery tools Recover from a hidden partition factory defaults Recover from the HDD most recent user defined re...

Страница 28: ...id not come with a Recovery CD or System CD please use Acer eRecovery Management s System backup to optical disk feature to burn a backup image to CD or DVD To ensure the best results when recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management detach all peripherals except the external Acer ODD if your computer has one including your Acer ezDock ...

Страница 29: ...spect hardware specifications change BIOS passwords or other Windows settings and to monitor the system health status Acer eSettings Management also Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for power users on Acer computer ...

Страница 30: ...provides an express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly The user can also enable advanced options for full control over the following options Memory optimization releases unused memory and check usage Disk optimization removes unneeded items and files Speed optimization improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system ...

Страница 31: ...illustrated in the Just for Starters poster let us show you around your new Acer notebook Front view Icon Item Description 1 Built in camera 1 3 megapixel web camera for video communication 2 Display screen Also called Liquid Crystal Display LCD displays computer output ...

Страница 32: ...ording 7 Touchpad Touch sensitive pointing device 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 button 9 Arcade media buttons For use with Acer Arcade and other media playing programs 10 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the ...

Страница 33: ...ommunication indicator Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication 7 Line in jack Accepts audio line in devices e g audio CD player stereo walkman 8 Microphone in jack Accepts input from external microphones 9 Headphones speaker line out jack with S PDIF support Connects to audio line out devices e g speakers headphones 10 Infrared port Receives signals from a remote control 11 5 in 1 card ...

Страница 34: ...ects to a phone line 3 Optical drive Internal optical drive accepts CDs or DVDs 4 Optical disk access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active 5 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the drive 6 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off 7 USB 2 0 ports Connect to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera Icon Item Description ...

Страница 35: ...ressCard 34 module 4 USB 2 0 port Connect to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera 5 S video TV out NTSC PAL port Connects to a television or display device with S video input 6 External display VGA port Connects to a display device e g external monitor LCD projector 7 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use 8 DC in jack Connects to an AC adapter ...

Страница 36: ...based network 2 HDMI HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections 3 DVI D port Supports digital video connections 4 AV in port Accepts input signals from audio visual AV devices for selected models 5 RF in port Connects to a PAL SECAM cable or DVB T antenna 6 Battery Powers the computer ...

Страница 37: ...ttery for removal 3 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool Note Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer s main memory 5 Sub woofer Emits low frequency sound output 6 Hard disk bay Houses the computer s hard disk secured with screws 7 Battery lock Locks the battery in position ...

Страница 38: ...z FSB Intel Core 2 Duo processor T5500 T5600 2 MB L2 cache 1 66 1 83 GHz 667 MHz FSB supporting Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology Intel EM64T Intel Core 2 Duo processor T7200 T7400 T7600 4MB L2 cache 2 2 16 2 33 GHz 667 MHz FSB supporting Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology Intel EM64T Mobile Intel 945PM Express chipset Intel PRO Wireless 3945ABG network connection dual band tri mode 802 11a b g...

Страница 39: ...ional analog TV standards NTSC PAL SECAM Digital TV tuner supporting DVB T Digital Video Broadcasting Terrestrial standard 6 MHz to 8 MHz TV tuner I O RF in jack for digital analog TV antenna cable input AV in port for composite S video line in audio video input TV tuner cables PAL cable for digital analog TV input PAL SECAM to NTSC port converter Mini DIN cable RCA jack and S video port for audio...

Страница 40: ...ogy NVIDIA PowerMizer 6 0 PCI Express 16 7 million colors Up to 2048 x 1536 resolution via non interlaced CRT display MPEG 2 DVD hardware assisted capability S video TV out NTSC PAL support DVI D true digital video interface with HDCP High bandwidth Digital Content Protection support HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface support Acer CinemaVision technology Acer Arcade Acer ClearVision technol...

Страница 41: ... Arcade movie TV music record play pause stop previous next Two LED buttons WLAN Bluetooth Acer remote controls Acer Arcade 48 keys Windows Media Center Edition uses an external USB CIR receiver Audio Audio system with two built in Acer 3DSonic 1 5W stereo speakers and one Acer BasSonic 3W subwoofer Intel High Definition audio support Dolby Digital Live support DTS CONNECT support featuring DTS IN...

Страница 42: ...m 1 3 megapixel CMOS camera featuring 225 degree ergonomic rotation Acer VisageOn technology Acer PrimaLite technology I O interface ExpressCard 34 slot PC Card slot one Type II 5 in 1 card reader SD MMC MS MS PRO xD HDMI output port Four USB 2 0 ports DVI D port with HDCP support IEEE 1394 port Fast Infrared FIR port consumer infrared CIR port External display VGA port RF in jack for digital and ...

Страница 43: ...ista Acer Launch Manager Adobe Reader CyberLink PowerProducer Norton AntiVirus NTI CD Maker Options and accessories Acer Bluetooth VoIP phone 8 cell Li ion battery pack 90 W AC adapter 512 MB 1 or 2 GB DDR2 667 MHz soDIMM modules 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 ...

Страница 44: ...D display is closed Icon Function 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 Battery Indicates the computer s batttery status Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication Wireless LAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN communicat...

Страница 45: ...rammable 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 52 Easy launch button Default application Acer Empowering Technology user programm...

Страница 46: ...at senses movement on its surface This means the cursor responds as you move your finger across the surface of the touchpad The central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support Touchpad basics The following items show you how to use the touchpad ...

Страница 47: ...ad is sensitive to finger movement hence the lighter the touch the better the response Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad s responsiveness Note By default vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled on your touchpad It can be 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...

Страница 48: ...rs 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 arrow keys respectively Scroll L...

Страница 49: ...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...

Страница 50: ...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 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 F10 Media keys toggle Enable disable 9 media keys Fn Volume up I...

Страница 51: ...lt 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 information The US dollar sign 1 Open a text editor or word processor 2 Either press at the bottom right of the keyboard or hold Shift and then press the 4 key at the upper center of the keyboard Note This...

Страница 52: ... 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 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 ...

Страница 53: ...for more information on adjusting the speaker volume Using surround multi channel sound For high quality digital surround sound so you can enjoy your movies games and music in a realistic multi channel audio environment your Acer notebook comes with Dolby Digital Live DTS Connect To set up surround sound run the Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager by double clicking the Realtek HD Audio Manger icon in...

Страница 54: ...receiver or digital speaker system 1 Connect your computer to your audio system using a S PDIF cable via the S PDIF out port 2 Open the Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager 3 Click the Dolby Digital Live icon to convert audio signals into Dolby Digital bitstream and begin Dolby Digital output Note When Dolby Digital Live icon is enabled only the digital audio S PDIF port of your computer will be active...

Страница 55: ...system using a S PDIF cable via the S PDIF out port 2 Open the Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager 3 Click the DTS Neo PC icon to transform stereo content into multi channel format 4 Click the DTS Interactive icon to convert audio signals into multi channel DTS Digital Surround and begin DTS output Note When DTS Interactive is enabled only the digital audio S PDIF port of your computer will be active ...

Страница 56: ...ID 0 is useful for increasing performance for systems in which there is a high amount of disk usage such as those involved in intensive database work It is also a popular choice for gaming systems where performance is desired However since data is shared between drives without redundancy hard drives cannot be swapped out as all disks are dependent upon each other RAID 1 RAID 1 creates an exact cop...

Страница 57: ...eturn your system to a non RAID state without reformatting your system 2 If you plan to use a hot swappable hard disk drive to enable RAID via the Acer MediaBay contact an Acer Customer Service Center to make sure that you are using a compatible hot swappable hard disk drive Do not remove your hot swappable hard disk drive while enabling RAID on your system 3 If you use a hot swappable hard disk d...

Страница 58: ...ns 11 Please contact an Acer Customer Service Center if you have further questions about enabling RAID on your Acer computer Enabling RAID on your system To enable RAID 0 1 or Intel Matrix RAID on your system 1 Install the Intel Matrix Storage Console from the software CD that comes with your Acer computer Insert the CD and the installation program will automatically launch If AutoRun is disabled ...

Страница 59: ...ity or a combination of both depending on the version of RAID that you chose to implement The Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM After you have enabled RAID you will see a new option when you boot up your computer This is the Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM Press Ctrl I to enter this program when booting up your system Otherwise wait or press ESC to continue your normal boot process W...

Страница 60: ...chnology so you transmit the best video conference quality over an Instant Messenger service Getting to know your Acer OrbiCam Rotating the Acer OrbiCam The Acer OrbiCam rotates 225 degrees counterclockwise to achieve the desired angle Refer to the illustrations below Note DO NOT rotate the camera clockwise to prevent damage to the device For your convenience the camera snaps to 45 degrees to matc...

Страница 61: ...cer Acer OrbiCam The Acer OrbiCam capture window appears Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings Resolution To change the capture resolution click the displayed resolution at the bottom right corner of the capture window then select the desired resolution Note Setting the camera resolution to 640 x 480 or larger does not change the capture window size ...

Страница 62: ...re window size preview settings and the folder for captured photos or videos Camera Settings Basic settings Click the Camera Settings icon on the bottom right corner of the capture display then select Camera Settings from the pop up menu You can adjust the Video Audio and Zoom Face tracking options from this window ...

Страница 63: ...pturing photos videos To capture a photo or a video clip rotate the Acer OrbiCam to get the desired angle then click the Take a Picture or Record a Video button The Windows Picture and Fax Viewer or the Windows Media Player automatically launches to display play a preview of the photo video clip Note By default all photos and videos are saved in the My Pictures and My Videos folder Using the Acer ...

Страница 64: ...ect and apply an effect to your video transmissions Note The face tracking feature is not capable of centering your face beyond the capture window frame Minimal head movements are tracked more efficiently To enable the Acer VisageON 1 Right click on this icon then select VisageON from the pop up menu The VisageON window appears 2 Select and apply a video effect from the left section of the VisageO...

Страница 65: ...up menu For multiple users the face tracking feature automatically centers all the users face in the capture window otherwise the utility centers the face of the user closest to the camera 2 Click the right icon to zoom in out or reset the current view 3 Click VisageON to display a pop menu that allows configuration of the camera face tracking and video effects settings ...

Страница 66: ...ideo effects The Video Effect Selection window appears 2 Click on a video effect to use The selected effect appears in the video effects section of the VisageON window Notes 1 When using avatars you may have to calibrate the face points to achieve better tracking Follow screen instructions from the VisageON window to continue 2 You may use video effects when using the camera for IM chat video sess...

Страница 67: ...click the check 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 ...

Страница 68: ...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 29 for the location of the easy launch buttons ...

Страница 69: ...irus Double click on the 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 Scans 3 In the Scans panel click Run Full System Scan 4 When the scan is complete a scan summary appears Click Finished You can schedule customized virus scans that run unattended on specific dates...

Страница 70: ...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 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 the...

Страница 71: ...o 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 USB port on the computer If it works contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose The infrared port does not work Check the following Make sure that the inf...

Страница 72: ...ing System is set up you can proceed with the Internet Connection setup I want to restore my computer to its original 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 ...

Страница 73: ... 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...

Страница 74: ...tent button e g Music Video etc on the Arcade home page Music listen to music files in a variety of formats TV watch and record digital or analog TV programs for selected models Cinema watch DVDs or VCDs Video watch and or edit video clips Album view photos stored on your hard disk or removable media Note While watching videos DVDs or slide shows your screensaver and power saving features are unav...

Страница 75: ...ade and Power buttons have different functions depending on the current mode See below for details Button functions may change depending on your power option settings To access 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 Pushing the Power button will put your notebook into ...

Страница 76: ...u items OK to select option enter play and pause 14 Mute Toggle audio on off 15 VOL Increase or decrease the audio playback level 16 0 9 buttons Enter TV channel numbers 17 TeleText CC Launch TeleText closed captions 18 Color buttons Teletext shortcut functions 19 TV AV Toggle between TV in and AV in 20 Arcade Launch quit Acer Arcade return to Arcade main page 21 Angle Toggle between different vie...

Страница 77: ...ettings 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 hand corner of the main page Click Acer Arcade Help for comprehensive help on each Arcade mode In Display Settings Use the Screen Ratio option to choose between standard 4 3 or widescreen 16 9 displ...

Страница 78: ...ps movies or slide shows at full screen two pop up control panels are shown when 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 controls To return to the Arcade home page click the Home button in the upper left corner of the window To go up one fold...

Страница 79: ...D or folder you can use the onscreen virtual keyboard You can quickly enter the information you 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 th...

Страница 80: ...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...

Страница 81: ...view 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 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 Adva...

Страница 82: ... will 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 Composi...

Страница 83: ...r to the Acer Arcade help menu Music For convenient access to your music collection click Music on the Arcade homepage to open the Music homepage Select the folder CD or category that contains the music you want to listen to Click Play to listen to the entire content from the beginning or select the song that you want to hear from the list in the content area The songs in the folder are shown in t...

Страница 84: ...on enables you to search for a specific kind of program 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 shift functionality Arcade also has a time shift function that can be enabled To create an instant replay Arcade records the TV broadca...

Страница 85: ...me and Ending Time of the program you want to record Click Confirm Schedule to activate the recording schedule or Cancel 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 Pr...

Страница 86: ...estination 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 TeleT...

Страница 87: ... 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 ...

Страница 88: ...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...

Страница 89: ...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 ...

Страница 90: ...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...

Страница 91: ... 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...

Страница 92: ...mputer 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 Once set you must enter this password to gain access to the BIOS utility See BIOS utility on page 85 User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use Combine the use of this password with ...

Страница 93: ...ss 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 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 ...

Страница 94: ... 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...

Страница 95: ...uilt in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernet based 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 ...

Страница 96: ...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 Universal Serial Bus USB The USB 2 0 port is a high speed serial bus which allows you to connect USB peripherals without taking up precious system resou...

Страница 97: ... connect to an IEEE 1394 compatible device like a video camera or digital camera See your video or digital camera s documentation for details OR The computer s IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394 supported devices like a DVD CD RW combo or DVD Dual drive ...

Страница 98: ...lay use the DVI D port on your computer to connect to LCD monitors or LCD TVs that support DVI D input High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface is an industry supported uncompressed all digital audio video interface HDMI provides an interface between any compatible digital audio video source such as a set top box DVD player and A V receiver and a compatible di...

Страница 99: ...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...

Страница 100: ...uetooth connectivity and IEEE 1394B adapters ExpressCards support USB 2 0 and PCI Express applications Important There are two types ExpressCard 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 car...

Страница 101: ...tery pack Then turn the computer over to access its base 2 Remove the screws from the memory 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 a...

Страница 102: ...utility then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen Enable disk to disk recovery To enable disk to disk recovery hard disk recovery activate the BIOS utility then 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 th...

Страница 103: ...maximum of five times including the first time after which the last region code set will remain permanent Recovering your hard disk does not reset the number of times the region code has been set Refer to the table below for DVD movie region code information 2 The DVD movie will automatically play after a few seconds Note To change the region code insert a DVD movie of a different region into the ...

Страница 104: ...ment is a tool to quickly backup and restore the system You can create and save a backup of the current system configuration to hard disk CD or DVD Acer eRecovery Management consists of the following functions 1 Create backup 2 Restore from backup 3 Create factory default image CD or burn bundled software to an application CD 4 Re install bundled software without CD 5 Change Acer eRecovery Managem...

Страница 105: ...backup image on CD or DVD 7 After choosing the backup method click Next Follow the instructions on screen 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 ...

Страница 106: ...ng system as it was delivered to you from the factory If you wish to have a disk that will allow you to browse the contents and install selected drivers and applications select 2 Application CD this disk will not be bootable Re install bundled software without CD Acer eRecovery Management stores pre loaded software internally for easy driver and application re installation 1 Boot to Windows XP 2 P...

Страница 107: ...y Management utility 3 Enter the password to proceed The default password is six zeros 4 In the Acer eRecovery Management window select Recovery settings and click Next 5 In the Recovery settings window select Password Change Acer eRecovery Management password and click Next 6 Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process Note If the system crashes and will not boot to Windows you can ...

Страница 108: ...ssages 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 POST ...

Страница 109: ...h English 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 ...

Страница 110: ...n 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 televisi...

Страница 111: ...sential 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 R...

Страница 112: ...ividual 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 Nether...

Страница 113: ...hall 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 en...

Страница 114: ... 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 moisten...

Страница 115: ...erating 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 Replac...

Страница 116: ...ATTAESSA OLET ALTTINA LASERSÅTEILYLLE 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 misfir...

Страница 117: ...ntain 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 Telecommuni...

Страница 118: ...luetooth 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 RF e...

Страница 119: ...tions 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 ...

Страница 120: ...eceived including interference that may cause undesired operation The following local manufacturer importer is responsible for this declaration Product name Notebook PC Model number MS2196 Machine type Aspire 9510 and Aspire 9520 SKU number Aspire 951xxx and Aspire 952xxx x 0 9 a z or A Z Name of responsible party Acer America Corporation Address of responsible party 2641 Orchard Parkway San Jose ...

Страница 121: ... 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 MS2196 Machine type Aspire 9510 and Aspire 9520 SKU number Aspire 951xxx and Aspire 952x...

Страница 122: ...8 security 76 setting up a home office 74 taking home 73 traveling internationally 75 traveling on local trips 74 troubleshooting 92 turning off ix connections network 79 D display hotkeys 34 troubleshooting 54 DVD 87 DVD movies playing 87 E error messages 92 Euro 35 F FAQ See frequently asked questions frequently asked questions 54 front view 17 H Hibernation mode hotkey 34 hotkeys 33 I IEEE 1394...

Страница 123: ...questions setting location for modem use 56 S safety CD or DVD 100 FCC notice 94 general instructions 98 modem notices 95 scroll lock 32 security keylock 36 76 passwords 76 speakers hotkey 34 troubleshooting 55 support information 57 T touchpad 30 hotkey 34 using 30 31 31 travel international flights 75 local trips 74 troubleshooting 92 tips 92 U universal serial bus 80 V view front 18 left 18 rea...

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