Acer 8920 Series, LE1 manual Tips and information for comfortable use

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ENERGY STAR is a government program (public/private partnership) that gives people the power to protect the environment in a cost effective way and without sacrificing quality or product features. Products that earn the ENERGY STAR prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Energy (DOE). In the average home, 75% of all electricity used to power home electronics is consumed while the products are turned off. ENERGY STAR qualified home electronic products in the off position use up to 50% less energy than conventional equipment. More information refers to http://www.energystar.gov and http://www.energystar.gov/ powermanagement.

Note: The statement above is applicable only to Acer notebooks with an ENERGY STAR sticker located in the bottom right-hand corner of the palm rest.

As an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

This product has been shipped enabled for power management:

•Activate display’ Sleep mode within 15 minutes of user inactivity.

•Activate computer’s Sleep mode within 30 minutes of user inactivity.

•Wake the computer from Sleep mode by pushing power button.

•More power management settings can be done through Acer ePower Management.

Tips and information for comfortable use

Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after prolonged use. Users are also at risk of physical injury after long hours of working in front of a computer. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate working conditions, personal health and other factors greatly increase the risk of physical injury.

Incorrect computer usage may lead to carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, tenosynovitis or other musculoskeletal disorders. The following symptoms may appear in the hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, neck or back:

•numbness, or a burning or tingling sensation

•aching, soreness or tenderness

•pain, swelling or throbbing

•stiffness or tightness

•coldness or weakness

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Contents Aspire 8920 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 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 visionDeveloping good work habits XiiXiii 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 adapterCleaning and servicing Taking care of your battery packPlease refer to Frequently asked questions on Contents Video Securing your computer Troubleshooting Launching Acer Empowering Technology Acer Empowering TechnologyTo launch Acer Empowering Technology To launch Acer Empowering Technology applications To set the Empowering Technology password Empowering Technology passwordClick Create a new password Click OK to set the password Acer eAudio Management To create a new power plan Acer ePower ManagementUsing power plans To switch between power plansTo delete a power plan To edit a power planBattery status Empowering Technology Acer eDataSecurity Management for selected models Empowering Technology Acer eRecovery Management Acer eSettings Management Lets you set an asset tag for your system Windows Mobility Center Your Acer notebook tour Top viewIcon Item Description Closed front view # Icon DescriptionLeft view Icon DescriptionRight view Rear view Base view Specifications WlanEnglish Indicators Function DescriptionEasy-launch buttons Icon Function DescriptionTouchpad Touchpad basics Function Left Right Main touchpad 2 Center button ButtonFunction Left Right Main touchpad Center button Button Lock key Description Using the keyboardLock keys and separate numeric keypad Fn + F12Windows keys KeyDescriptionHotkeys US dollar sign Euro symbolSpecial keys Hotkey Icon Function Description Fn + ←Using a computer security lock Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive trayTuba AudioAcer CineDash media console ChannelUsing Dolby Home Theater for surround/multi-channel sound Acer PureZoneSet playback as digital output Video DisplayUsing the system utilities Acer Bio-Protection for selected modelsAcer GridVista dual-display compatible Launch Manager 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 Deluxe Navigation controls General controlsCinema Player controlsRecent Videos VideosPlaying a video file HomeMedia Live UpdateSettings AdvancedPhoto DVDHelp AlbumsAbout Music Slideshow settingsBackground mode Editing PicturesMoving around Disconnecting from the desktopTaking your notebook PC with you 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 Consumer Infrared CIRUniversal Serial Bus USB High-Definition Multimedia InterfaceInserting an ExpressCard ExpressCardEjecting an ExpressCard Installing memory PAL/SECAM and Ntsc systems Connecting your TV and AV-in cables for selected modelsAcer DVB-T digital antenna To set up the antenna AV-in cable Enable disk-to-disk recovery Bios utilityBoot sequence PasswordPlaying DVD movies Using softwareRegion code Country or region Power management Acer eRecovery Management Burn backup discsCreate a user backup Manage user backupsRestore 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 European Union EU Article 3.1a Health and SafetyRadio device regulatory notice General Article 3.1b EMCFCC RF safety requirement English LCD panel ergonomic specifications Index CD-ROMEnglish