Aspire Digital 2420, 2920, 2920Z Contents

Information for your safety and comfort iii

Safety instructions iii

Additional safety information vii

Operating environment vii

Medical devices vii

Vehicles viii

Potentially explosive environments viii

Emergency calls ix

Disposal instructions ix

Tips and information for comfortable use x

Federal Communications Comission

Declaration of Conformity xii

Declaration of Conformity xiii

First things first xv

Your guides xv

Basic care and tips for using your computer xv

Turning your computer on and off xv

Taking care of your computer xvi

Taking care of your AC adapter xvi

Taking care of your battery pack xvii

Cleaning and servicing xvii

Acer Empowering Technology 1

Empowering Technology password 1

Acer eNet Management 2

Acer ePower Management 4

Acer eAudio Management 6

Acer ePresentation Management 7

Acer eDataSecurity Management

(for selected models) 8

Acer eLock Management 9

Acer eRecovery Management 11

Acer eSettings Management 13

Windows Mobility Center 14

Your Acer notebook tour 15

Top view 15

Closed front view 17

Left view 17

Right view 18

Rear view 19

Base view 20

Specifications 21

Indicators 25

Easy-launch buttons 26

Touchpad 27

Touchpad basics 28

Contents

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 v Product servicing Guidelines for safe battery usage vi Potentially explosive environments Replacing the battery pack vii Telephone line safety Additional safety information Operating environment Medical devices viii Vehicles Potentially explosive environments ix Emergency calls Disposal instructions Mercury advisory Tips and information for comfortable use Finding your comfort zone Taking care of your vision xii Developing good work habits Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity Page xv 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 Page Information for your safety and comfort iii Contents First things first xv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Specifications 21 Indicators 25 Easy-launch buttons 26 Touchpad 27 Using the keyboard 29 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 33 Using a computer security lock 33 Audio 34 Using the system utilities 35 Frequently asked questions 39 Battery pack 43 Acer Arcade Deluxe (for selected models) 56 Taking your notebook PC with you 61 Securing your computer 65 Expanding through options 67 Page Acer Empowering Technology Empowering Technology password Acer eNet Management Page Acer ePower Management Using power plans To create a new power plan: To switch between power plans: To edit a power plan: Page Page Acer ePresentation Management Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) Acer eLock Management Page Acer eRecovery Management Page Acer eSettings Management Windows Mobility Center Your Acer notebook tour Top view Page Closed front view 12 3 123 45 Left view Right view Rear view Base view Specifications Page Page 24 Indicators Easy-launch buttons Touchpad 28 Touchpad basics 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 Page Page Using the system utilities Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Launch Manager Norton Internet Security How do I check for viruses? 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. Page 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 46 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) 48 Finding and playing content Settings Arcade controls Navigation controls Player controls Page 51 Cinema Settings Album Editing Pictures Slide Show settings Video Playing a video file Snapshot Editing video Music Make DVDs Authoring CD/DVDs Page Acer Arcade Deluxe (for selected models) Remote control (for selected models) Remote functions Starting Acer Arcade Deluxe VideoMagician DV Wizard DVDivine Page Taking your notebook PC with you Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around 62 What to bring to meetings Taking the computer home What to take with you 63 Setting up a home office Traveling with the computer What to take with you Traveling internationally with the computer What to bring with you 65 Securing your computer Using a computer security lock Using passwords Entering passwords Setting passwords Expanding through options Connectivity options Fax/data modem 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 Page 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) Page List of applicable countries The FCC RF safety requirement Canada Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) 88 LCD panel ergonomic specifications Index A B C D N P Q S T