Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 9500 Acer
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Aspire 9500 Series User's Guide.
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iii Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protectio n of the global environment, please recycle.
iv First things first We would like to thank you for making the Aspire series of notebook PC yo ur choice for meeting your mobi le computing needs. Your guides To help you use your Aspire, we have des.
v To turn the power off, do any of th e followin g: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Sta rt , Turn Off Computer , then click on Turn Off . • Use the power button You can also shut down the comp uter by closing the display cover, or by pressing the sleep hotkey <Fn> + <F4> .
vi Taking care of yo ur battery pack Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Turn the power off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. Keep them away from children.
Disposal instructions iii First things first iv Your guides iv Basic care and tips for using your computer iv Turning your comput er on and off iv Taking care of your comput er v Taking care of your A.
Acer Arcade (for selected models) 37 Arcade hotkeys 38 InstantOn Arcade mode 38 48-button remote control 39 Remote functions 40 Mini remote control 41 Finding and playi ng content 42 Settings 42 Arcad.
Special considerations 56 Traveling internationally with the compu ter 56 Preparing the computer 56 What to bring with you 56 Special considerations 56 Securing your comp uter 57 Using a computer secu.
General 83 European Union (EU) 83 The FCC RF safety requirement 84 Canada — Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) 85 Federal Communication s Comission Declarati on of Confor.
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1 Empowe ring Tech nology Acer Empowering Technology Acer's innovative Empowering Technology makes it easy for yo u to access frequently used functio ns and manage your new Acer no tebook. It features eight handy utilities: • Acer eDataSecurity Manage ment protects data with passwords and advanced encryption algorith ms.
2 Empowering Technology For more information, press the < > key to launch the Empowering Technology menu, then click on the appropriate utility and select the Help function. Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is a h and y file encryption utility that pro tects your files from being accessed by unauth orized persons.
3 Empowe ring Tech nology Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you to lock up your removable data, optic al and fl oppy drives to ensure that data can't be stolen while your notebook is unattend ed.
4 Empowering Technology Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a syste m optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer noteb ook. It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: • Memory optimization — release unused memo ry and check usage.
5 Empowe ring Tech nology Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a po werful utility that does away with the need for recovery disks provided by th e manufacturer. The Acer eRecovery Management utility occupies space in a hid den partition on your system's HDD.
6 Empowering Technology Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspec t hardware specifications and to monitor the system health status. Furthermore, Acer eSettings Management enables you to optimiz e your Windows operating system, so your computer runs faster, smoother and better.
7 Empowe ring Tech nology Acer eNet Management can save netwo r k settings for a location to a profile, and automatically apply the appropriate profile when you move from one location to another. Settings stored include network connection settings (IP and DNS settings, wireless AP details, etc.
8 Empowering Technology Acer ePower Mana gement Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch it, select Ac er ePower Managem ent from the Empo wering Technol ogy interface, or double-click the Acer ePower Manag ement icon in the task tray.
9 Empowe ring Tech nology You can also click "Advanced Settings" to: • Set alarm s. • Re-load factory defaults. • Select what actions will be taken when the cover is close d, and set passwords for accessing the system after Hiberna tion or Standb y.
10 English An Aspire tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us show you a round your new Aspire co mputer. Front view # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output.
11 English Closed front view 6 Microphones Internal mic rophones for ste reo sound rec ording. 7 Touchpad Touch-sensiti ve pointing dev ice which funct ions like a computer mouse. 8 Click buttons (left, center and right) The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons; the center button serv es as a 4-way scroll button.
12 English Left view 8 Media control Five-way multimedia button (for selected models). 9 Latch Locks and releases the lid. # Icon Item Description 1 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 2 PCI Express card slot Accepts one PCI Express card.
13 English Right view # Icon Item Description 1 PC Card slot eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot. 2 PC Card slot Accepts one Ty pe II PC Card. 35 - i n - 1 c a r d reader Accepts Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD), and xD-Picture Card.
14 English Rear view # Icon Item Description 1 Ventilation slots Enable the comp uter to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 2 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. 3 External displ ay (VGA) port Connects to a display devic e (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).
15 English Base view # Item Description 1 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. Note : Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 2M e m o r y compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 3 B attery lock latch Locks the battery in place.
16 English Specifications Operating system Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2) Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Professional (Service Pack 2) Microsoft ® Windows ® Media Center Edition Platform Intel ® Pentium ® M processor 725a (2 MB L2 cache, 1.
17 English Dimensions and weight Single lamp LCD model: 402 (W) x 286 (D) x 35.8/38.5 (H) mm (15.83 x 11.26 x 1.41/1.52 inches) 3.6 kg (7.9 Ibs) Double lamp LCD model: 402 (W) x 286 (D) x 39.3/42.0 (H) mm (15.83 x 11.26 x 1.55/1.65 inches) 3.9 kg (8.6 Ibs) Power subsystem ACPI 2.
18 English Note: The specifications listed above are for reference on ly. The exact config uration of you r PC depend s on the model p urchased. Software Acer Empowering T echnology Acer Laun ch Manag.
19 English Indicators The computer has three easy-to-read statu s indicators on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on the fron t panel. The power, battery and wireless communi cation status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is closed.
20 English 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light sho ws green when in AC mode. Easy-launch buttons Located at the upper-right, above th e keyboard are four buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons.
21 English Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor respon ds as you move your finger across the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimum co mfort and support.
22 English 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 w ill not increase the touchpad's responsiveness.
23 English Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and a n embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, functi on and special keys. Lock keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alph abetic characters typed are in uppercase.
24 English Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access m ost of the computer's controls like screen b rightness, volume output an d the BIOS utility.
25 English Hotkey Icon Function Description <Fn> + <F1> Hotkey help Displays help on hotkeys. <Fn> + <F2> Acer eSettings Launches Acer eSettings in Empowering Technology.
26 English Special keys You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center of your keyboard. The Euro symbol 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 To type the < > symbol, hold < Alt Gr> and then press the <5> key at th e upper-center of the keyboard.
27 English Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray To eject the optical drive tray when the computer is turned on, press the drive eject button. Using a computer security lock A security keylock notch, located on the c hassis of the computer, lets you connect a Kensington-com patible computer security lock.
28 English Audio The computer comes with 16-bit high -fidelity AC'97 stereo audio, and du al stereo speakers. Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the computer is as easy as pressing some buttons. See "Hotkeys" on page 24 for more information on adjusting the speaker volume.
29 English Using the system utilities Note: The system utilities work under Microsoft Win dows XP only. Acer GridVista (dual- display compatible) To enable the dual monitor feature of you r notebook, first ensure that the second moni tor is conn ected, then, select Start , Control Panel , Display and click on Settings .
30 English Acer GridVista is simple to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each win dow into the approp riate grid. 3 Enjoy the c onvenience of a well-o rganized de sktop.
31 English You can acces s the Launch Mana ger by click ing on Start , All Programs , and then Launch Man ager to start the application. Norton AntiVirus Norton AntiVirus is an anti-v irus software that finds and repairs infected files, and protects against viruses to keep your computer d ata safe and secure.
32 English Microphone features The stereo microphones in your Aspire PC can perform several special functions to provide yo u with the best qu ality sound pos sible. You can access these functions from the taskbar. To access the microphones functions: Double click the HD Audio Mana ger icon located on the taskbar.
33 English Frequently asked questions The following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer. Easy solutions are provided for each o ne. I pressed the power button, but the computer does not start or boot up. Look at the power indicator: • If it is not lit, no power is being supplied to the computer.
34 English No audio is heard from the computer. Check the following: • The volume may be muted. In Windo ws, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the taskbar. If it is crossed-out, click on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be too lo w.
35 English I want to set up my location to use the internal modem. To properly use your commu nication software (e.g. HyperTermin al), you need to set up your location: 1 Click on Start , Setti ngs , Control Panel . 2 Double-click on Phone and Modem Options .
36 English To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is sho wing, press <Alt> + <F10> at the same time to enter the recovery process. 3 Refer to the on-screen instructio ns to perform system recovery. Important! This feature o ccupies 2 to 3 GB in a hidden partition on your hard disk.
37 English Acer Arcade (for selected models) Acer Arcade is an integrated player for music, photos, TV, DVD m ovies and videos. It can be operated using your pointing dev ice or remote control. To watch or listen, click or select a content b utton (e.
38 English Arcade hotkeys When running in the Windows environmen t, the key combinations listed below are available to control and fine-tune the features and setting s of Acer Arcade. InstantOn Arcade mode With some Aspire models, it is possible to use Acer Arcade to watch TV, listen to music, and view photos without first switching on your PC.
39 English 48-button remote control If your Aspire is bundled with a TV- tuner card, a 48-button remote co ntrol is included for use with the Acer Arcade software. The tab le below explains the functions for this controller. Warning! The Arcade and Power bu ttons have different functions depending on the current mo de.
40 English Remote functions *TeleText regions only **Dependent on individual DVD co ntent # Item Description 1 Record Record TV 2 Arcade Launch/quit Acer Arcade; retu rn to Arcade main page 3 Color bu.
41 English Mini remote control Your Aspire notebook comes with a handy mini remote control for convenient operation of Acer Arcade. The buttons pr ovide standard play back functio nality. The images below show h ow the buttons on the remote contol function in the different Arcade modes.
42 English Finding and playing content Clicking a button on the A rcade home page opens the corresponding feature's home page. The c ontent pages have button s on the left and a c ontent browsing area on the right.
43 English "Output mode" should be set to "Stereo" if you are listening to speakers, Dolby surround," or "Virtual surround sou nd" if you are using headp hones.
44 English Virtual keyboard Whenever you are required to enter search information, or name a file, DVD or folder, you can use the onscree n virtual keyboard.
45 English Cinema If your computer came with a DVD driv e, you can play mov ies from DVDs and Video CDs (VCDs) with the Cinema functi on of Acer Arcade. This player has the features and controls of a typical DVD player. When you insert a disk into the DV D drive, the movie begins playing automatically.
46 English Album Acer Arcade lets you view digital photos individually or as a slide sho w, from any available drive on your comput er. Click the Album button on the Arcade Home page to show the Albu m main page. The content area on the right shows both indi vidual pictures and folders.
47 English To add background music to a slide show , click on the "Slide Show Music" option. The Slide Sho w Music page will ask you to choose music from your personal music library. Click Load Default Settings to return your settings to their default values.
48 English Editing video Acer Arcade offers the capability to edit captured vid eo clips, photos and footage from a camcorder into a movie. You can also select a movie style, and add special transition effects and music to create the perfect home movie.
49 English TV (for sel ected models) Arcade allows you to watch TV from your computer. Click the TV button on the home page to show the TV main pag e. The Live TV option plays TV on scree n.
50 English Note : Since the TV content you watch always lag s slightly behind the live TV broadcast, going to the end of the instant replay recording is as close to watching live TV as Arcade perm its. Recorded TV The "Recorded TV" page sho ws recorded TV files.
51 English Signal settings Click on Captur e Device to select between an analog or digital input for your TV signal. Select TV Source to choose the source of the signal. The Region option allows you to select the country or region where your cab le provider is located.
52 English Note: The snapshot function is available when TeleText is running. Make DVDs Acer Arcade provides an easy and comp lete solution for recording data, audio, photos or videos.
53 English Taking your notebook PC with you This section gives you tips and hin ts to consider when moving around or traveling with your comp uter. Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories : 1 Save any open files.
54 English Note: If the Sleep indicator is of f, the computer has entered Hibernation mode and is turned o f f. If the power indicator is off but the Sleep indicator is on, the compu ter has entered Sleep mode. In both cases, press and release the power button to turn the computer back on.
55 English Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect yo ur computer while traveling to and from work: • Minimize the effects of temperature changes by keeping th e computer with you.
56 English Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for taking the co mputer home, follow these guidelines to protect your comp uter while traveling: • Always take the computer as carry-on luggage. • If possible, have the computer inspected by hand.
57 English Securing your computer Your computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of. Learn how to protect and take care of your compu ter.
58 English • Type the Supervisor Password an d press < Enter > to access the BIOS utility. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning m essage appears. Try again and press < Enter >. • When the User Password is set and th e password on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-u p.
59 English Expanding through options Your notebo ok PC offers you a complete mo bile computi ng experien ce. Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral de vices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC. For instru ctions on how to connect different external devices to the computer, read the following section.
60 English Built-in network feature The built-in network feature allows you to connect you r computer to an Ethernet-based network. To use the network feature, connect an Ethernet cab le from the Ethernet (RJ-45) port on the chassis of the comp uter to a network jack or hub o n your network.
61 English Universal Serial Bus (USB) The USB 2.0 port is a high-speed serial bus which allo ws you to connect USB peripherals without taking up precious system resources. IEEE 1394 port The computer's IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394- compatible device like a video camera or digital camera.
62 English PC Card slot The Type II PC Card slot of the comp uter accepts PC Cards that enhance the usability and expandability of the com puter. These cards should have a PC Card logo on the m. PC Cards (formerly PCMCIA) are add-on cards for portable computers, giving you expansion possibilities long afford ed by desktop PCs.
63 English ExpressCard The ExpressCard is the newest version of th e PC Card. It is a smaller and faster interface that further enhances the usability and exp andability of your computer. ExpressCards support a vast number of expansion options, including flash memory card adapters, TV-tuners, Bluetooth co nnectivity and IEEE 1394B adapters.
64 English Installing memory Follow these steps to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. Then turn the computer over to access its base. 2 Remove the screws from the memory co ver; then lift up and remove the memory cover.
65 English Connecting your TV and AV-in cables Follow the instructions below to set up th e TV function of your Acer Aspire notebook. PAL/SECAM and NTSC s ystems 1 Plug the PAL/SECAM c able’s RF plug into your no tebook’s RF jack. 2 Connect the other end to your TV antenna cable, using th e NTSC converter if necessary.
66 English To set up the antenna: 1 Push gently at the top unt il the bottom section pops out. 2 Pull the bottom up until it is positioned at 90 degree s to the antenna body. 3 To ensure good reception, the anten na can be positioned on top o f your notebook display using the spe cial clip, as shown below.
67 English AV-in cable The AV-in cable can b e used to connect your note book to a VHS player or camcorder for viewing, ca pturing and recording video clips.
68 English BIOS utility The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer 's BIOS. Your compu ter is alrea dy properly c onfigured a nd optimize d, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run it.
69 English maximum of five times (including the first time), after which the last region code set will remain permanent. Re covering your hard disk does not reset the number of times the region cod e has been set. Refer to the table below for DVD movie re gion code information.
70 English 2 Restore from backup 3 Create factory default image CD 4 Re-install bundled so ftware without CD 5 Change Acer eRecovery Managemen t password This chapter will guide you throug h each process. Note: This feature is only available on certain models.
71 English Create backup You can create and save b ackup images to hard disk, CD or DVD. 1 Boot to Windows XP 2 Press <Alt> + <F10> to open the Acer eRecovery Managem ent utility. 3 Enter the password to proceed. Th e default password is six zeros.
72 English 3 Enter the password to proceed. Th e default password is six zeros. 4 In the Acer eRecovery Management windo w, select Recovery settings and click Next . 5 In the Recovery setting s window, select Burn image to disk and click Next . 6 In the Burn image to disk window, selec t 01.
73 English Note: If the system crashes, and will not boot to Windows, you can run Acer disk-to-disk recovery to restore the factory default image under DOS mode.
74 English English Troubleshooting This chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a pro blem occurs. Solutions to more serious problems require openin g up the computer. Do not atte mpt to open the computer yourself; co ntact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance.
75 English If you still encounter problems after going thro ugh the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service c enter for assistance.
76 English English Regulations and safety notices ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance As an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. has de termined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficien cy.
77 English Operation conditions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC R ules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this d evice may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, inclu ding interference that may cause undesired ope ration.
78 English English Your telephone company may make chang es in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could a ffect the proper functioning of your equipment. If they do, you will be notified in ad vance to give you an opportunity to maintain unin terrupted telephone service.
79 English Notice for New Zealand For modem with approval numb er PTC 211/03/008 1 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equ ipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its netw ork.
80 English English 3 This device is equipped with p ulse dialing while the Telecom standard is DTMF tone dialing. There is no guarantee that Telecom lines will always continue to support puls e dialing.
81 English 8 If an extension cord is used with this product, m ake sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugge d into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere ra ting. Also, ma ke sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does no t exceed the fuse rating.
82 English English Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser p roduct. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (sho wn below) is located on the drive. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WH EN OPEN.
83 English Radio device regulatory notice Note : Below regulatory information is for mo dels with wireless LAN and/o r Bluetooth on ly. General This product complies with the radio fre quency and safety standards of any country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use.
84 English English List of applicable countries EU member states as of May 2004 are: Belgium , Denmark, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finland, Sweden, United Kingdo m Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Hung ary, Czech Republic, Slovak Rep ublic, Slovenia, Cyprus and Malta.
85 English 2 This device is restricted to indoor us e due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC requires this prod uct to be used indoors for the frequency range 5.15 to 5.25 GHz to reduc e the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mo bile Satellite systems.
86 English English Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This d evice.
87 English Declaration of Conf ormity for CE Marking Is in compliance with the essential requ irements and other relevant provisions of the following EC directives.
88 English Index A AC adapter caring for v audio 28 adjusting the volume 28 troublesh ooting 34 B battery pack caring for vi BIOS utility 68 brightness hotkeys 25 C caps lock 23 on indicator 19 care A.
89 English num lock 23 on indicator 19 numeric keypad embedded 23 P password 57 types 57 PC Card 62 ejecting 62 inserting 62 ports 59 printer troublesh ooting 34 problems 33 display 33 keyboard 34 pri.
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