Acer 4520 manual

Aspire

4520/4520G/4220 Series

User's Guide

Contents

Main Page iii Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Turning the product off before cleaning CAUTION for plug as disconnecting device CAUTION for Accessibility Warnings Using electrical power Product servicing Replacing the battery pack vi Telephone line safety Additional safety information Operating environment Medical devices vii Vehicles Potentially explosive environments viii Emergency calls Disposal instructions Mercury advisory Tips and information for comfortable use Finding your comfort zone Taking care of your vision Developing good work habits xii First things first Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and off Taking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicing Contents Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 33 Using a computer security lock 33 Audio 34 Using the system utilities 37 Frequently asked questions 40 Battery pack 44 Acer Arcade (for selected models) 48 Acer Arcade Deluxe (for selected models) 59 Taking your notebook PC with you 64 Securing your computer 68 Expanding through options 70 Power management 77 Acer eRecovery Management 78 Troubleshooting 80 Index 94 Regulations and safety notices 82 Acer Empowering Technology Empowering Technology password Acer eNet Management (for selected Page Acer ePower Management (for selected Using power plans To create a new power plan: To switch between power plans: To edit a power plan: Page Page Acer ePresentation Management (for selected models) Acer eDataSecurity Management selected models) Acer eLock Management (for selected Page Acer eRecovery Management Page Page Windows Mobility Center Your Acer notebook tour Front view Page Closed front view Left view Right view Rear view Base view 21 Specifications Operating system Platform 22 Graphics Storage subsystem Page Page Indicators Easy-launch buttons Touchpad Touchpad basics 28 Using the keyboard Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description Windows key Application key Hotkeys Special keys The Euro symbol The US dollar sign Page Page Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/ multi-channel sound Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Digital Live Dolby Headphone Dolby Virtual Speaker Page Using the system utilities Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Launch Manager Page Frequently asked questions I turned on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. Nothing appears on the screen. No audio is heard from the computer. 41 I want to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the power. The keyboard does not respond. The printer does not work. I want to set up my location to use the internal modem. I want to restore my computer to its original settings without recovery CDs. Requesting service International Travelers Warranty (ITW) Before you call Battery pack Battery pack characteristics Maximizing the battery's life Conditioning a new battery pack Installing and removing the battery pack Charging the battery Checking the battery level Optimising battery life 47 Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to the Windows power meter. When the battery-low warning appears, the recommended course of action depends on your situation: Acer Arcade (for selected models) 49 Finding and playing content Settings Arcade controls Navigation controls Player controls Page 52 Cinema Settings Album Editing Pictures Slide Show settings Video Playing a video file Capturing video (TV models only) Snapshot Music TV (for selected models) Time-shift functionality Recorded TV Scheduling recordings Program guide Find program TV settings Signal settings Channel settings Recording settings Page Acer Arcade Deluxe (for selected models) Remote control (for selected models) Remote functions Starting Acer Arcade Deluxe VideoMagician TV Joy (selected models only) SportsCap (selected models only) DV Wizard Page Taking your notebook PC with you Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around 65 What to bring to meetings Taking the computer home What to take with you 66 Setting up a home office Traveling with the computer What to take with you Traveling internationally with the computer What to bring with you 68 Securing your computer Using a computer security lock Using passwords Entering passwords Setting passwords Expanding through options Connectivity options Fax/data modem Page Page ExpressCard Inserting an ExpressCard Ejecting an ExpressCard Installing memory Page Using software Playing DVD movies Power management Acer eRecovery Management Create backup Burn backup disc Restore and recovery Troubleshooting Troubleshooting tips Error messages Page Regulations and safety notices FCC notice Notice: Shielded cables Notice: Peripheral devices Caution Modem notices Notice for USA TBR 21 List of applicable countries Notice for Australia Notice for New Zealand Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statement Macrovision copyright protection notice Radio device regulatory notice General European Union (EU) List of applicable countries The FCC RF safety requirement Canada Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity Page 93 LCD panel ergonomic specifications Index A B C D N P Q S T