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IEEE 1394 port (only for certain models) 33

High-Definition Multimedia Interface

(only for certain models) 34

ExpressCard (only for certain models) 34

Installing memory (only for certain models) 35

Enjoying TV with Windows Media Center 37

Choose your input type 37

Watching TV using the optional DVB-T (digital TV)

antenna (for selected models) 37

To connect the digital antenna 37

Watching TV with an external antenna or cable socket 38

BIOS utility 39

Boot sequence 39

Enable disk-to-disk recovery 39

Password 39

Using software 40

Playing DVD movies 40

Frequently asked questions 41

Requesting service 44

International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 44

Before you call 44

Troubleshooting 45

Troubleshooting tips 45

Error messages 45

Regulations and safety notices 46

FCC statement 46

Modem notices (only for certain models) 47

LCD pixel statement 49

Radio device regulatory notice 49

General 49

The FCC RF safety requirement 50

Canada — Low-power license-exempt radio

communication devices (RSS-210) 51

Exposure of humans to RF fields (RSS-102) 51

LCD panel ergonomic specifications 52

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Special keys and indicators

The special keys and indicators provide easy access to handy features and clear

status information.

Icon Item Description

Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for three-

step data backup (only for certain models).

PowerSmart key Puts your computer into power-saving mode

P

(only for certain models).

Programmable

User-programmable (only for certain models).

key

Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status.

Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery status.

1. Charging: The light shows amber when the

battery is charging.

2. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in

AC mode.

Communication

Indicates the computer's wireless connectivity

indicator

device status.

HDD indicator Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.

Num Lock

Lights up when Num Lock is activated

indicator

(only for certain models).

Caps Lock

Lights up when Caps Lock is activated

indicator

(only for certain models).

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Enabling your wireless devices

The Launch Manager allows you to enable and disable the various wireless

connectivity devices on your computer.

Press <Fn> + <F3> to bring up the Launch

Manager window panel.

A red toggle indicates the device is off.

• Click the red toggle to turn the device on.

A green toggle indicates the device is on.

• Click the green toggle to turn the device

off.

Note: Communication devices may vary by system configuration.

Remember to access the respective wireless devices' configuration

panel for additional options.

3

Touchpad

The built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface.

This means the cursor responds as you move your finger across the surface of

the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfort

and support.

Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons)

The following items show you how to use the touchpad with two-click buttons.

• Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor.

• Press the left and right buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform

selection and execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left

and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the touchpad is the same as

clicking the left button.

Right

Function Left button

Main touchpad

button

Execute Quickly click twice. Tap twice (at the same speed

as double-clicking a mouse

button).

Select Click once. Tap once.

Drag Click and hold, then

Tap twice (at the same speed

use finger on the

as double-clicking a mouse

touchpad to drag

button); rest your finger on

the cursor.

the touchpad on the second

tap and drag the cursor.

Access context

Click once.

menu

Note: Illustrations for reference only. The exact configuration of

your PC depends on the model purchased.

Note: When using the touchpad, keep it — and your fingers — dry

and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movement; hence,

the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping harder will

not increase the touchpad's responsiveness.

Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled on

your touchpad. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in

Windows Control Panel.

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Acer Backup Manager

Note: This feature is only available on certain models.

Acer Backup Manager is a simple three-step process that allows you to create

backup copies of your entire system or selected files and folders according to a

schedule or as you need to.

To start Acer Backup Manager, press the Acer Backup Manager key above the

keyboard. Alternatively, you can go to Start > All Programs > Acer Backup

Manager > Acer Backup Manager. This will open the Welcome screen; from this

screen you will be taken through the three steps to setup scheduled back ups.

Click Continue to proceed to the following screen. Click the + button and follow

the onscreen instructions:

1 Select the content you want to back up. The less content you select, the

quicker the process will be, but it will increase your risks of losing data.

2 Select where you want the backup copies to be stored. You will need to

select an external drive or your D: drive; Acer Backup Manager cannot

store a backup on the source drive.

3 Select how often you want Acer Backup Manager to create back ups.

Once you have finished these three steps, backups will be created according to

the schedule. You can also create backups manually by pressing the Acer

Backup Manager key.

If you wish to change your settings at any time, run Acer Backup Manager from

the Start menu and go through the steps outlined above.

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Power management

This computer has a built-in power management unit that monitors system

activity. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the

following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the

computer, and video memory. If no activity is detected for a period of time

(called an inactivity timeout), the computer stops some or all of these devices in

order to conserve energy.

This computer employs a power management scheme that supports the

advanced configuration and power interface (ACPI), which allows for maximum

power conservation and maximum performance at the same time. Windows

handles all power-saving chores for your computer.

Acer PowerSmart key

Note: This feature is only available on certain models.

The Acer PowerSmart key uses the power-saving features of your computer's

graphics sub-system to reduce overall power consumption. When you press the

Acer PowerSmart key, the screen brightness is reduced and the graphics chip

switched to a lower speed; PCI and WLAN switch to power-saving modes. Press

the Acer PowerSmart key again to return to your previous settings.

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Acer eRecovery Management

Acer eRecovery Management is a tool to quickly restore the system. You can

back up/restore the factory default image, and reinstall applications and drivers.

Note: All of the following content is for general reference only.

Actual product specifications may vary.

Acer eRecovery Management consists of the following functions:

1 Backup:

• Create Factory Default Disc

• Create Drivers and Applications Disc

2 Restore:

• Completely Restore System to Factory Defaults

• Restore Operating System and Retain User Data

• Reinstall Drivers or Applications

This chapter will guide you through each process.

Note: This feature is only available on certain models. For systems

that do not have a built-in optical disc burner, plug in an external

optical disc burner before entering Acer eRecovery Management

for optical disc-related tasks.

To use the password protection feature of Acer eRecovery Management, you

must first set the password. The password is set by launching Acer eRecovery

Management and clicking Settings.

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Burn backup discs

From the Backup page of Acer eRecovery Management, you can burn the

factory default image or back up drivers and applications.

1 Click on Start > All Programs > Acer > Acer eRecovery Management.

2 Acer eRecovery Management opens to the Backup page.

3 Select the type of backup (factory default or drivers and applications) you

would like to burn to disc.

4 Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process.

Note: Create a factory default image when you want to burn a

bootable disc that contains your computer's entire operating

system as it was delivered to you from the factory. If you wish to

have a disc that will allow you to browse the contents and install

selected drivers and applications, create a drivers and application

backup instead — this disc will not be bootable.

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Restore

The restore feature allows you to restore or recover the system from a factory

default image or from previously created CD and DVD backups. You can also

reinstall applications and drivers for your Acer system.

1 Click on Start, All Programs, Acer, Acer eRecovery Management.

2 Switch to the Restore page by clicking Restore.

3 You can choose to restore the system from a factory default image or

reinstall applications and drivers.

4 Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process.

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Restore Windows from backup discs

Note: This feature is only available on certain models.

To restore Windows from your previously burned backup discs, you will need to

insert the first backup disc and enable the F12 Boot Menu via the BIOS Setup

Utility.

1 Turn on your computer and insert the first system recovery disc into the

optical disc drive. Restart your computer.

2 During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to enter BIOS

Setup, where you can set system parameters.

3 Use the left and right arrow keys to select the Main submenu.

4 Use the up and down arrow keys to select F12 Boot Menu.

5 Use the F5 or F6 key to change F12 Boot Menu to Enabled.

6 Press the ESC key to enter the Exit submenu, press the ENTER key to Exit

Saving Changes. Press the ENTER key again to select Yes. The system will

reboot.

7 After rebooting, when the Acer logo shows, press the F12 key to open the

Boot Menu. Here you can select which device to boot from.

8 Use the arrow keys to select the IDE1*, then press the ENTER key. Windows

will be installed from the recovery disc.

9 Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow the onscreen

prompts to complete the restore.

10 Remove the recovery disc from the optical drive once the restore is

complete. Do this before rebooting your computer.

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If you prefer to set the boot priority for long-term use, you should select the

Boot submenu.

1 Turn on your computer and insert the first system recovery disc into the

optical disc drive. Restart your computer.

2 During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to enter BIOS

Setup, where you can set system parameters.

3 Use the left and right arrow keys to select the Boot submenu.

4 Use the up and down arrow keys to select the IDE1* device.

5 Use the F6 key to move the IDE1* device to the highest boot priority, or use

the F5 key to move other devices to a lower boot priority. Ensure that the

IDE1* device is the highest priority.

6 Press the ESC key to enter the Exit submenu, press the ENTER key to Exit

Saving Changes. Press the ENTER key again to select Yes. The system will

reboot.

7 When you reboot, Windows will be installed from the recovery disc.

8 Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow the onscreen

prompts to complete the restore.

9 Remove the recovery disc from the optical drive once the restore is

complete. Do this before rebooting your computer.

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Acer Arcade Deluxe

Note: This feature is only available on certain models.

Acer Arcade Deluxe is a player for music, photos and movies with integrated

social networking tools. Use the MediaConsole (if available) or touchpad to

select the media type you wish to enjoy or share with your friends via services

such as YouTube, Facebook or Flickr.

• Photo — view photos stored on your hard disk or removable media.

• Video — watch DVDs, VCDs, Blu-Ray movies, video clips or content on

providers such as YouTube.

• Music — listen to music files in a variety of formats.

Note: While watching videos, optical discs or slideshows, your

screensaver and power-saving features are unavailable.

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General controls

When watching video clips, movies or slideshows using full-screen resolution,

two pop-up control panels are shown when you move the pointer. They

automatically disappear after several seconds. The Navigation Controls panel

appears at the top and the Player Controls panel appears at the bottom of the

screen.

Navigation controls

To return to the Arcade home page, click the Home icon in the upper right

corner of the window, the other buttons (minimize, maximize, close) have

standard PC behaviors.

To quit Arcade, click the Close button in the upper right corner of the window.

Using social networking sites

If you have accounts with supported social networking sites, you can sign in to

your accounts and view updated information directly from Acer Arcade Deluxe.

The first time you click on one of the social networking links in the Photo or

Video pages, you will be asked to enter your username and password for the

site. If you check Remember me, Acer Arcade Deluxe will remember your login

information and automatically display updated content the next time you enter

the Photo or Video page.

You can also share content by clicking the Share on icon . This will allow

you to upload photos and videos to selected sites, mobile devices or external

storage devices.To share content, drag and drop the thumbnail from the list to

the site or device you want to copy it to.

Photo

Acer Arcade Deluxe lets you view digital photos individually or as a slideshow,

from any available drive on your computer. Click Photo to open the Photo page;

here you can see thumbnails for individual pictures and folders. Click on a

folder to open it.

To view a slideshow, open the folder containing the pictures you wish to view,

select all or some of the pictures and click the Play icon . The slideshow is

played at fullscreen resolution.

You can also view a single picture by clicking on it. This opens the picture at

fullscreen resolution.

You can then use the onscreen controls to zoom in and out, and to pan in four

directions.