Aspire Digital 2420, 2920Z manual Using electrical power

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Warnings

•Do not use this product near water.

•Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the product falls, it could be seriously damaged.

•Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

•Never push objects of any kind 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.

•Never use it under sporting, exercising, or any vibrating environment which will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack.

Using electrical power

•This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company.

•Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where people will walk on the cord.

•If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating.

•Do not overload a power outlet, strip or receptacle by plugging in too many devices. The overall system load must not exceed 80% of the branch circuit rating. If power strips are used, the load should not exceed 80% of the power strip's input rating.

•This product's AC adapter is equipped with a three-wire grounded plug. The plug only fits in a grounded power outlet. Make sure the power outlet is properly grounded before inserting the AC adapter plug. Do not insert the plug into a non-grounded power outlet. Contact your electrician for details.

Warning! The grounding pin is a safety feature. Using a power outlet that is not properly grounded may result in electric shock and/or injury.

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Contents Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420 Series Users GuidePage Safety instructions Information for your safety and comfortTurning the product off before cleaning Using electrical power Guidelines for safe battery usage Product servicingReplacing the battery pack Potentially explosive environmentsAdditional safety information Telephone line safetyOperating environment 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 Basic care and tips for using your computer First things firstYour guides Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapterCleaning and servicing Taking care of your battery packPlease refer to Frequently asked questions on Xviii Contents Using the keyboard Securing your computer Power management Acer eRecovery Management Acer Empowering Technology Empowering Technology passwordAcer eNet Management Empowering Technology Acer ePower Management Using power plansTo create a new power plan 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 Left view Closed front viewIcon Description 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 touchpadUsing the keyboard Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock offLock keys and embedded numeric keypad Lock key DescriptionWindows keys KeyDescriptionHotkeys Special keys Euro symbolUS dollar sign 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 How do I check for viruses? Norton Internet SecuritySelect Tasks & Scans English Nothing appears on the screen Frequently asked questionsNo audio is heard from the computer Keyboard does not respond Want to set up my location to use the internal modemPrinter does not work English International Travelers Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call Battery pack characteristics Battery packMaximizing the batterys life Installing and removing the battery pack Checking the battery level Charging the batteryOptimising battery life Battery-low warning Situation Recommended ActionAcer Arcade for selected models Settings Finding and playing contentDisplay Settings Audio Settings Arcade controlsNavigation controls Player controlsBackground mode Virtual keyboardCinema Album Slide Show settingsEditing Pictures Video Playing a video fileSnapshot Editing videoMake DVDs MusicAuthoring CD/DVDs File type compatibility Acer Arcade Deluxe for selected models Remote control for selected models Remote functions Starting Acer Arcade Deluxe VideoMagicianDV Wizard DVDivineEnglish Disconnecting from the desktop Taking your notebook PC with youMoving around Preparing the computerWhat to bring to meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to take with you Traveling with the computer Setting up a home officeSpecial considerations Traveling internationally with the computer What to bring with youUsing passwords Using a computer security lockSecuring your computer Entering passwords Setting passwordsConnectivity options Expanding through optionsFax/data modem Built-in network feature Universal Serial Bus USBInserting an ExpressCard ExpressCardEjecting an ExpressCard Installing memory Bios utility Boot sequenceEnable disk-to-disk recovery PasswordPlaying DVD movies Using softwareRegion code Country or region Power management Acer eRecovery Management Create backupBurn backup disc Restore and recoveryEnglish Error messages Troubleshooting tipsError messages Corrective action English FCC notice Regulations and safety noticesOperation conditions Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem noticesDeclaration of Conformity for EU countries TBR List of applicable countriesEnglish LCD pixel statement Laser compliance statementMacrovision copyright protection notice Article 3.1a Health and Safety Radio device regulatory notice GeneralEuropean Union EU Article 3.1b EMCEnglish FCC RF safety requirement English LCD panel ergonomic specifications Index CD-ROMEnglish
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