Acer 8920 Series, LE1 manual HomeMedia, Advanced, Live Update, Settings, Display

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HomeMedia

HomeMedia is a program that lets you access and share media files and TV signals via your home network. HomeMedia gives you access to your network computers with Media Server and TV Server installed, so you can view shared music, videos, pictures and TV signals.

Click HomeMedia to open the main page that displays a list of the media and TV servers available on your network.HomeMedia is compatible with most UPnP client devices. Click Refresh at any time to search for newly shared media servers.

Note: You must first install and setup Media Server to share media files and TV Server to share TV signals.

You will need to have your wireless adaptor active before you can use HomeMedia.

Advanced

This section contains the settings in Acer Arcade Deluxe that allow you to fine- tune its performance to suit your machine and your personal preferences.

Live Update:

Click Live Update to connect to the Internet to check for, and download, available updates to the software.

Settings:

Click Settings to make various adjustments to your Acer Arcade Deluxe. Here, you will be able to modify Display, Audio, Photo, DVD, BD and HD DVD settings to get the best out of your computer.

Display:

Use this section to set the display type. You can choose the Display Output and Color Profile to suit your environment and preferences.

Under Display Output, you can select from CinemaVision, Letterbox or Pan & Scan:

The Letterbox option displays widescreen movie content in its original aspect ratio and adds black bars at the top and bottom of the screen.

Acer CinemaVision is a nonlinear video stretching technology that produces minimal distortion in the center of the picture.

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Contents Aspire 8920 Series Users GuidePage Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructionsTurning 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 visionDeveloping good work habits XiiXiii 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 adapterTaking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicingPlease refer to Frequently asked questions on Contents Video Securing your computer Troubleshooting Acer Empowering Technology Launching Acer Empowering TechnologyTo launch Acer Empowering Technology To launch Acer Empowering Technology applications Empowering Technology password To set the Empowering Technology passwordClick Create a new password Click OK to set the password Acer eAudio Management Acer ePower Management Using power plansTo create a new power plan To switch between power plansTo edit a power plan To delete 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 Using the keyboard Lock keys and separate numeric keypadLock key Description Fn + F12Windows keys KeyDescriptionHotkeys Euro symbol Special keysUS dollar sign Hotkey Icon Function Description Fn + ←Using a computer security lock Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive trayAudio Acer CineDash media consoleTuba 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 Frequently asked questions Nothing appears on the screenNo audio is heard from the computer Want to set up my location to use the internal modem Keyboard does not respondPrinter does not work English Requesting service International Travelers Warranty ITWBefore you call Battery pack Battery pack characteristicsMaximizing the batterys life Installing and removing the battery pack Charging the battery Checking the battery levelOptimising battery life Battery-low warning Situation Recommended ActionAcer Arcade Deluxe General controls CinemaNavigation controls Player controlsVideos Recent VideosPlaying a video file Live Update SettingsHomeMedia AdvancedPhoto DVDAlbums HelpAbout Slideshow settings Background modeMusic Editing PicturesDisconnecting from the desktop Taking your notebook PC with youMoving around Preparing the computerTaking the computer home What to bring to meetingsWhat to take with you Setting up a home office Traveling with the computerSpecial considerations Traveling internationally with the computer What to bring with youUsing a computer security lock Using passwordsSecuring your computer Entering passwords Setting passwordsExpanding through options Connectivity optionsFax/data modem Built-in network feature Consumer Infrared CIRUniversal Serial Bus USB High-Definition Multimedia InterfaceExpressCard Inserting an ExpressCardEjecting an ExpressCard Installing memory Connecting your TV and AV-in cables for selected models PAL/SECAM and Ntsc systemsAcer DVB-T digital antenna To set up the antenna AV-in cable Bios utility Boot sequenceEnable disk-to-disk recovery PasswordUsing software Playing DVD moviesRegion code Country or region Power management Acer eRecovery Management Burn backup discsCreate a user backup Manage user backupsRestore Troubleshooting tips Error messagesError messages Corrective action English Regulations and safety notices FCC noticeOperation conditions Modem notices Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiensDeclaration of Conformity for EU countries TBR List of applicable countriesEnglish Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statementMacrovision copyright protection notice Article 3.1a Health and Safety Radio device regulatory notice GeneralEuropean Union EU Article 3.1b EMCFCC RF safety requirement English LCD panel ergonomic specifications Index CD-ROMEnglish