Aspire Digital 1410, 1680 manual Aspire Arcade, Cinema

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Aspire Arcade

Instant-on Arcade

Instant-on Arcade is state-of-the-art software, integrating the best digital media in one convenient and easy to use application. The Arcade includes Cinema, Album and Music modes.

With a press of the Aspire Media Console’s Arcade button, you can enjoy your multimedia collection without waiting for the Windows operating system to boot up. This saves time, optimises system loading, and reduces power consumption.

Features and Benefits

Cinema

You can play movies from DVDs and VCDs with the Cinema feature of Aspire Arcade. This player has the features and controls of a typical liv- ing room DVD player.

When you insert a disc into the DVD drive, the movie begins playing automatically.

Media Controls features, such as play, stop, return to menu, jump to previous/next chapter, and rewind/fast forward, let users have total control over their viewing and set-up preferences

Resume Playback:

Users can continue DVD playback from where it was stopped or from beginning.

Advanced DVD viewing options:

The Language settings control the audio and visual language output of DVDs/VCDs.

Subtitle selects the default subtitle language for DVDs when available.

Closed caption turns on the closed captions on DVDs. This function dis- plays captions encoded in the video signal that describe on screen action and dialogue for the hearing impaired.

Audio selects the default language for DVD titles.

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Contents Aspire 1410/1680 Series Page First things first Your guidesBasic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your computer Taking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicingTaking care of your AC adapter English Contents Customizing my computer Troubleshooting my computerAppendix a Specifications IndexAspire Page Aspire tour Front viewDescription Getting to know your Aspire Closed front view English Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Display FeaturesPerformance MultimediaConnectivity Human-centric design and ergonomicsExpansion Indicators Icon Function DescriptionEnglish Using the keyboard Lock keysLock Key Description Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Embedded numeric keypadWindows keys Key DescriptionHot keys Hot Key Icon Function DescriptionFn-F6 Euro symbol Special KeyUS dollar sign Description Default Application Launch keysGetting to know your Aspire Touchpad Touchpad basicsFunction Left Button Right Center Tap Optical drive StorageHard disk Ejecting the CD or DVD trayPlaying DVD movies Region Code Country or RegionPower management Adjusting the volumeAudio Moving around Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around with your Aspire Preparing the computerTaking the computer home What to bring to short meetingsWhat to bring to long meetings Setting up a home office What to bring with youSpecial considerations Traveling with the computer Traveling internationally with the computer Using a computer security lock Setting a passwordSecuring your computer English Computer Page Expanding through options Connectivity optionsModem Network Fast infraredUniversal Serial Bus Ieee 1394 portPC Card slot Inserting a PC CardIn-1 card reader Manufacturing Option Ejecting a PC CardUpgrade options Memory upgradeEnglish Using system utilities Acer eManagerBios Utility Launch ManagerAspire Arcade CinemaAlbum MusicMode Supported Not Supported File type compatibilityWindows Arcade Arcade Hot keys Hot key FunctionFinding and playing content Advanced SettingsNavigation controls Player controlsDVD settings CinemaLanguage Album Slideshow settings Playing a video file Editing a video fileCopy backup your CD/DVD collection MusicAudio create your own greatest hits CDs Data store files simply and easilyVideo your world in pictures Acer Disc to Disc Recovery Multilingual operating system installationRestore without a Recovery CD Setup password and exit English My computer Page Frequently-asked questions Nothing appears on the screenImage is not full-screen No audio is heard from the computer CD or DVD drive cannot access a disc Keyboard does not respondInfrared port does not work Troubleshooting tips Want to set up my location to use the internal modemPrinter does not work Error messages Error Messages Corrective ActionRequesting service ITWBefore you call English Specifications Page Data storage MicroprocessorMemory Display and videoKeyboard and pointing device Weight with batteryAudio PortsEnvironment DimensionsPower SystemEnglish Regulation & safety notices This appendix lists the general notices for your computer Energy Star Guidelines Compliance FCC noticeRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem noticesOperation conditions Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesTBR List of Applicable CountriesFor Modem with approval number PTC 211/03/008 For Modem with approval number PTC 211/01/030 Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statement Macrovision copyright protection noticeRadio Device Regulatory Notice General European Union EUFCC RF safety requirement Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 2004/6/1 Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity English Index DVD Warranty