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TV-tuner Acer TV-tuner options (for selected models):

• Analog TV-tuner supporting hardware MPEG-2

stream encoding

• Digital and analog hybrid TV-tuner supporting

hardware MPEG-2 stream encoding

• Digital and analog hybrid TV-tuner supporting

software MPEG-2 stream encoding

Analog TV-tuner supporting international analog TV

standards (NTSC/PAL/SECAM)

Digital TV-tuner supporting DVB-T (Digital Video

Broadcasting Terrestrial) standard (6 MHz to 8 MHz)

TV-tuner I/O:

• RF jack for digital/analog TV antenna cable input

• AV-in port for composite/S-video/line-in audio/

video input

TV-tuner cables:

• NTSC/PAL cable for digital/analog TV input, NTSC

converter to convert port from PAL/SECAM to

NTSC

• Mini DIN cable: RCA jack and S-video port for

audio/video input

Acer DVB-T antenna (UHF/VHF reception) supports Acer

SignalUp™ wireless technology

Graphics •ATI Radeon® Xpress 1100 chipset with integrated 3D

graphics, up to 256 MB of shared system memory

•ATI Mobility™ Radeon® X1300/X1600 with up to 512MB of

HyperMemory™ (64MB of dedicated GDDR2 VRAM;

up to 448MB of shared system memory), supporting

ATI PowerPlay™ 5.0, Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0, PCI

Express®, DualView™ support

•16.7 million colors

•MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability

•S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support (for selected

models)

•Acer Arcade™, featuring Acer CinemaVision™ and

Acer ClearVision™ technologies

Contents

Main Page Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Turning the product off before cleaning Warnings Using electrical power Product servicing v Replacing the battery pack Telephone line safety Disposal instructions Mercury advisory Tips and information for comfortable use Finding your comfort zone Taking care of your vision Developing good work habits viii 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 Page Page Page Acer Empowering Technology Empowering Technology password Acer eDataSecurity Management selected models) Acer eLock Management Page Acer ePerformance Management Acer eRecovery Management Page Acer eSettings Management Acer ePower Management Battery status Page Acer ePresentation Management Your Acer notebook tour Front view Closed front view Page Left view Right view Rear view Base view 20 Specifications 21 Page Page Page Page Indicators Easy-launch buttons P Touchpad Touchpad basics Page Using the keyboard Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad Windows keys Hotkeys Page Special keys Page Page Using the system utilities Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Launch Manager Norton AntiVirus How do I check for viruses? Frequently asked questions I turned on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. Nothing appears on the screen. Image is not full-screen. No audio is heard from the computer. I want to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the power. The keyboard does not respond. The infrared port does not work. 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 Acer Arcade 48-button remote control Remote functions 46 Finding and playing content Settings Arcade controls Navigation controls Player controls Virtual keyboard Background mode 49 Cinema Settings Album Editing Pictures Slide Show settings Video Playing a video file Capturing video (TV models only) Snapshot Editing video Music TV (for selected models) Time-shift functionality Recorded TV Scheduling recordings Program guide Find program TV settings Using TeleText functions Make DVDs Authoring CD/DVDs File type compatibility Taking your notebook PC with you Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around 58 What to bring to meetings Taking the computer home What to take with you 59 Setting up a home office Traveling with the computer What to take with you Traveling internationally with the computer What to bring with you 61 Securing your computer Using a computer security lock Using passwords Entering passwords Setting passwords Expanding through options Connectivity options Fax/data modem Page Page PC Card slot Inserting a PC Card Ejecting a PC Card ExpressCard Inserting an ExpressCard Ejecting an ExpressCard Installing memory Connecting your TV and AV-in cables PAL/SECAM and NTSC systems Acer DVB-T digital antenna To set up the antenna: AV-in cable Acer Arcade TV set-up wizard (Windows XP Home and Professional) Page Using software Playing DVD movies Power management Acer eRecovery Management Create backup Restore from backup Create factory default image CD Re-install bundled software without CD Change password Troubleshooting Troubleshooting tips Error messages Regulations and safety notices ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance FCC notice Notice: Shielded cables Notice: Peripheral devices Modem notices 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 Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking 89 LCD panel ergonomic specifications Index A B C D P Q S T U