Troubleshooting | Acer 8920 Series, LE1 manual

Manage user backups	75
Restore	76
Troubleshooting	77
Troubleshooting tips	77
Error messages	77
Regulations and safety notices	79
FCC notice	79
Modem notices	80
Laser compliance statement	83
LCD pixel statement	83
Macrovision copyright protection notice	83
Radio device regulatory notice	84
General	84
European Union (EU)	84
The FCC RF safety requirement	85
Canada — Low-powerlicense-exempt radio
communication devices (RSS-210)	86
LCD panel ergonomic specifications	87
Index	88

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Acer 8920 Series, LE1 manual Troubleshooting

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 servicing Replacing the battery pack Potentially explosive environments Additional safety information Telephone line safetyOperating environment Medical devices Vehicles Potentially explosive environments 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 Xiii Basic care and tips for using your computer First things firstYour guides Turning your computer on and off Taking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapter Please 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 Acer ePower Management Using power plansTo create a new power plan To switch between power plans Battery 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 view Icon Item Description Closed front view # Icon Description Left view Icon Description Right view Rear view Base view Specifications Wlan English Indicators Function Description Easy-launch buttons Icon Function Description Touchpad Touchpad basics Function Left Right Main touchpad 2 Center button Button Function Left Right Main touchpad Center button Button Using the keyboard Lock keys and separate numeric keypadLock key Description Fn + F12 Windows keys KeyDescription Hotkeys Euro symbol Special keysUS dollar sign Hotkey Icon Function Description Fn + ← Using a computer security lock Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Audio Acer CineDash media consoleTuba Channel Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/multi-channel sound Acer PureZone Set playback as digital output Video Display Using the system utilities Acer Bio-Protection for selected models Acer 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 Action Acer Arcade Deluxe General controls CinemaNavigation controls Player controls Playing a video file VideosRecent Videos Live Update SettingsHomeMedia Advanced Photo DVD About AlbumsHelp Slideshow settings Background modeMusic Editing Pictures Disconnecting from the desktop Taking your notebook PC with youMoving around Preparing the computer What 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 you Securing your computer Using a computer security lockUsing passwords Entering passwords Setting passwords Fax/data modem Expanding through optionsConnectivity options Built-in network feature Consumer Infrared CIR Universal Serial Bus USB High-Definition Multimedia Interface Ejecting 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 Bios utility Boot sequenceEnable disk-to-disk recovery Password Region code Country or region Using softwarePlaying DVD movies Power management Acer eRecovery Management Burn backup discs Create a user backup Manage user backups Restore 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 countries English Macrovision copyright protection notice Laser compliance statementLCD pixel statement Article 3.1a Health and Safety Radio device regulatory notice GeneralEuropean Union EU Article 3.1b EMC FCC RF safety requirement English LCD panel ergonomic specifications Index CD-ROM English