Aspire Digital 2920Z, 2420 manual

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Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420 Series User's Guide

Original Issue: 10/2007

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Contents Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420 Series Users GuidePage Turning the product off before cleaning Information for your safety and comfortSafety instructions Using electrical power Guidelines for safe battery usage Product servicingReplacing the battery pack Potentially explosive environmentsOperating environment Additional safety informationTelephone line safety Medical devicesVehicles Potentially explosive environmentsEmergency calls Disposal instructions Mercury advisoryTips and information for comfortable use Finding your comfort zone Taking care of your visionFederal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity Developing good work habitsDeclaration of Conformity Xiv Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst things first Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapterPlease refer to Frequently asked questions on Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing Xviii Contents Using the keyboard Securing your computer Power management Acer eRecovery Management Acer Empowering Technology Empowering Technology passwordAcer eNet Management Empowering Technology To create a new power plan Acer ePower ManagementUsing power plans To switch between power plansTo delete a power plan Battery statusAcer eAudio Management Acer ePresentation Management Acer eDataSecurity Management for selected models Acer eLock Management Empowering Technology Acer eRecovery Management Empowering Technology Acer eSettings Management Windows Mobility Center Your Acer notebook tour Top viewIcon Item Description Icon Description Closed front viewLeft view Right view Rear view Base view Specifications Wlan English Acpi Indicators Function DescriptionEasy-launch buttons Icon Function DescriptionTouchpad Touchpad basics Function Left button Right button 3 Main touchpadLock keys and embedded numeric keypad Using the keyboardDesired access Num Lock on Num Lock off Lock key DescriptionWindows keys KeyDescriptionHotkeys US dollar sign Euro symbolSpecial keys Using a computer security lock Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive trayAdjusting the volume AudioUsing the system utilities Acer GridVista dual-display compatibleLaunch Manager Select Tasks & Scans Norton Internet SecurityHow do I check for viruses? English No audio is heard from the computer Frequently asked questionsNothing appears on the screen Printer does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modemKeyboard does not respond English Before you call Requesting serviceInternational Travelers Warranty ITW Maximizing the batterys life Battery packBattery pack characteristics Installing and removing the battery pack Optimising battery life Charging the batteryChecking the battery level Battery-low warning Situation Recommended ActionAcer Arcade for selected models Display Settings Finding and playing contentSettings Navigation controls Audio SettingsArcade controls Player controlsBackground mode Virtual keyboardCinema Editing Pictures Slide Show settingsAlbum Snapshot VideoPlaying a video file Editing videoAuthoring CD/DVDs MusicMake DVDs File type compatibility Acer Arcade Deluxe for selected models Remote control for selected models Remote functions DV Wizard Starting Acer Arcade DeluxeVideoMagician DVDivineEnglish Moving around Disconnecting from the desktopTaking your notebook PC with you Preparing the computerWhat to take with you Taking the computer homeWhat to bring to meetings Special considerations Setting up a home officeTraveling with the computer Traveling internationally with the computer What to bring with youSecuring your computer Using a computer security lockUsing passwords Entering passwords Setting passwordsFax/data modem Expanding through optionsConnectivity options Built-in network feature Universal Serial Bus USBEjecting an ExpressCard ExpressCardInserting an ExpressCard Installing memory Enable disk-to-disk recovery Bios utilityBoot sequence PasswordRegion code Country or region Using softwarePlaying DVD movies Power management Acer eRecovery Management Create backupBurn backup disc Restore and recoveryEnglish Error messages Corrective action Troubleshooting tipsError messages English Operation conditions Regulations and safety noticesFCC notice Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Modem noticesRemarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens TBR List of applicable countriesEnglish Macrovision copyright protection notice Laser compliance statementLCD pixel statement European Union EU Article 3.1a Health and SafetyRadio device regulatory notice General Article 3.1b EMCEnglish FCC RF safety requirement English LCD panel ergonomic specifications Index CD-ROMEnglish