Acer 8920 Series First things first, Your guides, Basic care and tips for using your computer

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First things first

We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs.

Your guides

To help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides:

First off, the poster helps you get started with setting up your computer.

The printed User's Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of your new computer. For more on how your computer can help you to be more productive, please refer to the AcerSystem User's Guide. This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. In addition it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for your notebook. It is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your notebook. Follow these steps to access it:

1Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem.

2Click on AcerSystem User's Guide.

Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. If Adobe Reader is not installed on your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. For instructions on how to use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu.

Basic care and tips for using your computer

Turning your computer on and off

To turn on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. See "Top view" on page 15 for the location of the power button.

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Contents Aspire 8920 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 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 adapterPlease refer to Frequently asked questions on Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing Contents Video Securing your computer Troubleshooting To launch Acer Empowering Technology Acer Empowering TechnologyLaunching Acer Empowering Technology To launch Acer Empowering Technology applications Click Create a new password Empowering Technology passwordTo set the Empowering Technology 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 plansBattery status To edit a power planTo delete a power plan 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 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 Deluxe Navigation controls General controlsCinema Player controlsPlaying a video file VideosRecent Videos HomeMedia Live UpdateSettings AdvancedPhoto DVDAbout AlbumsHelp Music Slideshow settingsBackground mode Editing PicturesMoving 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 Consumer Infrared CIRUniversal Serial Bus USB High-Definition Multimedia InterfaceEjecting an ExpressCard ExpressCardInserting an ExpressCard Installing memory Acer DVB-T digital antenna Connecting your TV and AV-in cables for selected modelsPAL/SECAM and Ntsc systems To set up the antenna AV-in cable Enable disk-to-disk recovery Bios utilityBoot sequence PasswordRegion code Country or region Using softwarePlaying DVD movies Power management Acer eRecovery Management Burn backup discsCreate a user backup Manage user backupsRestore 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 EMCFCC RF safety requirement English LCD panel ergonomic specifications Index CD-ROMEnglish