Acer MS2219, 4920 manual Product servicing, Guidelines for safe battery usage

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Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from unexpected noise produced by other nearby electrical devices that may interfere with the performance of this product.

•Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set. If you need to replace the power cord set, make sure that the new power cord meets the following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA 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 personnel when:

•the power cord or plug is damaged, cut or frayed

•liquid was spilled into the product

•the product was exposed to rain or water

•the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged

•the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service

•the product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions

Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating 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.

Guidelines for safe battery usage

This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. Do not use it in a humid, wet or corrosive environment. Do not put, store or leave your product in or near a heat source, in a high temperature location, in strong direct sunlight, in a microwave oven or in a pressurized container, and do not expose it to temperatures over 60°C (140°F). Failure to follow these guidelines may cause the battery to leak acid, become hot, explode or ignite and cause injury and/or damage. Do not pierce, open or disassemble the battery. If the battery leaks and you come into contact with the leaked fluids, rinse thoroughly with water and seek medical attention immediately. For safety reasons, and to prolong the lifetime of the battery, charging will not occur at temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above 40°C (104°F).

The full performance of a new battery is achieved only after two or three complete charge and discharge cycles. The battery can be charged and

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Contents Users Guide Aspire 4920 SeriesPage Turning the product off before cleaning Information for your safety and comfortSafety instructions Using electrical power Product servicing Guidelines for safe battery usagePotentially explosive environments Replacing the battery packTelephone line safety Additional safety informationOperating environment Medical devicesPotentially explosive environments VehiclesMercury advisory Emergency calls Disposal instructionsTips and information for comfortable use Taking care of your vision Finding your comfort zoneDeveloping good work habits First things first Basic care and tips for using your computerYour guides Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your computerPlease refer to Frequently asked questions on Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing Contents Using the system utilities Securing your computer Acer eRecovery Management Page Empowering Technology password Acer Empowering TechnologyAcer eNet Management Empowering Technology Using power plans Acer ePower ManagementTo create a new power plan To switch between power plansBattery status To delete a power planAcer eAudio Management Acer ePresentation Management Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eLock Management Empowering Technology Acer eRecovery Management Empowering Technology Acer eSettings Management Windows Mobility Center Icon Item Description Your Acer notebook tourTop view See Easy-launch buttons on page 26 for # Icon Description Closed front viewIcon Left viewIcon Description Right viewRear view Base view Platform SpecificationsStorage Power Options Function Description IndicatorsSee Launch Manager on Icon Function Description Easy-launch buttonsTouchpad basics TouchpadFunction Left button Right Main touchpad Center Button Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off Using the keyboardLock keys and embedded numeric keypad Lock key DescriptionKeyDescription Windows keysHotkeys US dollar sign Euro symbolSpecial keys Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Using a computer security lockAudio Adjusting the volumeSet playback as digital output Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/multi-channel soundEnglish Acer GridVista dual-display compatible Using the system utilitiesLaunch Manager Select Tasks & Scans Norton Internet SecurityHow do I check for viruses? 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 Recovery CDs 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 Situation Recommended Action Battery-low warningAcer Arcade for selected models Display Settings Finding and playing contentSettings Arcade controls Audio SettingsNavigation controls Player controlsVirtual keyboard Background modeCinema Editing Pictures Slide Show settingsAlbum Playing a video file VideoSnapshot Editing videoAuthoring CD/DVDs MusicMake DVDs File type compatibility Acer Arcade Deluxe for selected models Remote control for selected models Remote functions VideoMagician Starting Acer Arcade DeluxeDV Wizard DVDivineTaking your notebook PC with you Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around 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 What to bring with you Traveling internationally with the computerSecuring your computer Using a computer security lockUsing passwords Setting passwords Entering passwordsFax/data modem Expanding through optionsConnectivity options Universal Serial Bus USB Built-in network featureIeee 1394 port Ejecting an ExpressCard ExpressCardInserting an ExpressCard Installing memory Boot sequence Bios utilityEnable disk-to-disk recovery PasswordRegion code Country or region Using softwarePlaying DVD movies Power management Create backup Acer eRecovery ManagementRestore and recovery Burn backup discError 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 List of applicable countries TBREnglish Macrovision copyright protection notice Laser compliance statementLCD pixel statement Radio device regulatory notice General Article 3.1a Health and SafetyEuropean Union EU Article 3.1b EMCEnglish FCC RF safety requirement English Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity EN60950-12001 EN600652002 applied to models with TV function Acer Computer Shanghai LimitedLCD panel ergonomic specifications CD-ROM IndexEnglish
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