Aspire Digital 9800, 9810 Right view

English

Right view

#Item Description

1 Latch Locks and releases the lid.

2 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD),

MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick

(MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-

Picture Card (xD).

3 3 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB

mouse, USB camera).

4 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices.

5 PC Card slot eject

button

Ejects the PC Card from the slot.

6 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card.

7 ExpressCard/54 slot Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module.

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 37 Using a computer security lock 37 Audio 38 Using RAID 41 Using the system utilities 44 Frequently asked questions 47 Battery pack 51 Acer Arcade Deluxe (for selected models) 69 Taking your notebook PC with you 74 Securing your computer 78 Expanding through options 80 Power management 91 Acer eRecovery Management 92 Troubleshooting 94 Regulations and safety notices 96 Page 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 Acer ePresentation Management Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eLock Management Page Acer eRecovery Management Page Acer eSettings Management Windows Mobility Center Page Your Acer notebook tour Front view Closed front view Page Left view Right view Rear view Base view 22 Specifications 23 Page Page Page Page Indicators Easy-launch buttons P Touchpad Touchpad basics Page 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 Page Special keys Page Page 39 Using surround/multi-channel sound Dolby Digital Live DTS Connect Dolby Digital Live DTS Connect Using RAID What is RAID? RAID 0 RAID 1 Intel Matrix RAID Before enabling RAID on your system Enabling RAID on your system After enabling RAID on your system The Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM Using the system utilities Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Launch Manager Norton Internet Security 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 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 54 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) Remote control (for selected models) Remote functions 58 Finding and playing content Settings Arcade controls Navigation controls Player controls Page 61 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 Acer Arcade Deluxe (for selected models) Page Remote control functions Starting Acer Arcade Deluxe VideoMagician TV Joy (selected models only) SportsCap (selected models only) Page Taking your notebook PC with you Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around 75 What to bring to meetings Taking the computer home What to take with you 76 Setting up a home office Traveling with the computer What to take with you Traveling internationally with the computer What to bring with you 78 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 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) Page 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 107 LCD panel ergonomic specifications Index A B C D N P Q S T