Acer Aspire 9120 Betriebsanweisung

Aspire 9120 SeriesUser's Guide

xFinding your comfort zoneFind your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to ac

82EnglishTo set up the antenna:1 Push gently at the top until the bottom section pops out.2 Pull the bottom up until it is positioned at 90 degrees to

83EnglishAV-in cableThe AV-in cable can be used to connect your notebook to a VHS player or camcorder for viewing, capturing and recording video clips

84EnglishBIOS utilityThe BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS.Your computer is already properly confi

85EnglishUsing softwarePlaying DVD moviesWhen the DVD drive module is installed in the optical drive bay, you can play DVD movies on your computer.1 E

86EnglishPower managementThis computer has a built-in power management unit that monitors system activity. System activity refers to any activity invo

87EnglishAcer eRecovery ManagementAcer eRecovery Management is a tool to quickly backup and restore the system. You can create and save a backup of th

88EnglishBurn backup discUsing the Burn Disc page of Acer eRecovery Management, you can burn the factory default image, a user backup image, the curre

89EnglishEnglishTroubleshootingThis chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs

90EnglishRegulations and safety noticesFCC noticeThis device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant

91EnglishEnglishand (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.Notice: Canadian

xiDeveloping good work habitsDevelop the following work habits to make your computer use more relaxing and productive:• Take short breaks regularly an

92EnglishYour telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of y

93EnglishEnglishNotice for New Zealand1 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the

94EnglishLaser compliance statementThe CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser product. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (sh

95EnglishEnglishRadio device regulatory noticeNote: Below regulatory information is for models with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only.GeneralThis pro

96Englishwireless mouse/keyboard)• EN301 511 V9.0.2:2003 (Applied to models with 3G function)• EN301 908-1 V2.2.1:2003 (Applied to models with 3G fu

97EnglishEnglishList of applicable countriesEU member states as of May 2004 are: Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Lux

98English2 This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC requires this product to be used

99EnglishEnglishFederal Communications ComissionDeclaration of ConformityThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to t

100EnglishWe, Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited 3F, No. 168 Xizang medium road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, ChinaContact Person: M

101EnglishEnglishCouncil Decision 98/482/EC (CTR21) for pan- European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). RoHS

xiiFirst things firstWe would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs.Your guidesTo help you

102EnglishIndexAAC adaptercaring for xiiiaudio 36adjusting the volume 36troubleshooting 43Bbattery packbattery-low warning 49caring for

103Englishon indicator 26memoryinstalling 80messageserror 89modem 75Nnetwork 76Notebook Managerhotkey 32num lock 30on indicator

xiiiTo turn the power off, do any of the following:• Use the Windows shutdown commandClick on Start then click on Shut Down.• Use the power buttonYo

xivTaking care of your battery packHere are some ways to take care of your battery pack:• Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Turn th

Information for your safety and comfort iiiSafety instructions iiiAdditional safety information viOperating environment viMedical devices viVehicles v

Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) disk 35Using a computer security lock 35Audio 36Adjusting the volume 36Using surround/multi-channel sound 37Dolby Dig

Time-shift functionality 60Recorded TV 61Scheduling recordings 61Program guide 61Find program 61TV settings 61Using TeleText functions 62Make DVDs 63A

Built-in network feature 76Fast Infrared (FIR) 76Universal Serial Bus (USB) 77IEEE 1394 port 77PC Card slot 78ExpressCard 79Installing memory 80Connec

1Empowering TechnologyAcer Empowering TechnologyThe Empowering Technology toolbar makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage

Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes. Such cha

2Empowering TechnologyAcer eNet Management Acer eNet Management helps you quickly connect to both wired and wireless networks in a variety of location

3Empowering TechnologyAcer eNet Management can save network settings for a location to a profile, and automatically switch to the appropriate profile

4Empowering TechnologyAcer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your power management op

5Empowering Technology3 Click "Apply" to save your new settings.To delete a power plan:You cannot delete the power plan you are currently us

6Empowering TechnologyAcer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you project your computer's display to an external display

7Empowering TechnologyAcer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that protects your files from being accesse

8Empowering TechnologyAcer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is simple yet effective utility that allows you to lock removable storage, optical

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10Empowering TechnologyAcer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a versatile backup utility. It allows you to create full or incremental

11Empowering TechnologyFor more information, please refer to "Acer eRecovery Management" on page 87 in the AcerSystem User's Guide.Note

iiiInformation for your safety and comfortSafety instructionsRead these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all wa

12Empowering TechnologyAcer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications, set BIOS passwords and modif

13Empowering TechnologyWindows Mobility CenterThe Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in one easy-to-find place, so yo

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15EnglishYour Acer notebook tourAfter setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us show you around your new Acer

16English3 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.4 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse.5 Click butt

17EnglishClosed front view# Icon Item Description1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.2 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in d

18EnglishLeft view# Icon Item Description1 Kensington lock slotConnects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.2 Ventilation slots Enable t

19EnglishRight viewRear view# Item Description1 Slot-load optical drive eject buttonEjects the optical disk from the drive.2 Optical disk access indic

20EnglishBase view6 S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) portConnects to a television or display device with S-video input.7 External display (VGA) portConnects

21EnglishSpecificationsOperating system• Windows Vista™ Home PremiumPlatformIntel® Centrino® Duo mobile technology, featuring:•Intel® Core™ 2 Duo proc

ivWarnings• Do not use this product near water.• Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the product falls, it could be seri

22EnglishTV-tuner Acer TV-tuner options:• Analog TV-tuner supporting hardware MPEG-2 stream encoding• Digital and analog hybrid TV-tuner supporting ha

23EnglishCommunication• Acer Video Conference, featuring Voice and Video over Internet Protocol (VVoIP) support via Acer OrbiCam™ and optional Acer Bl

24EnglishPower subsystem• ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes• 71 W 4800 mAh Li-ion battery pa

25EnglishNote: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.• Acer GridVi

26EnglishIndicatorsThe computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators.The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is clo

27English1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode.Easy-launch buttonsL

28EnglishTouchpadThe built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finge

29EnglishNote: When using the touchpad, keep it — and your fingers — dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movement; hence, the lighter t

30EnglishUsing the keyboardThe keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys.

31EnglishWindows keysThe keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.Key DescriptionWindows keyPressed alone, this key has the same

vNote: The grounding pin also provides good protection from unexpected noise produced by other nearby electrical devices that may interfere with the p

32EnglishHotkeysThe computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output

33English<Fn> + <F7> Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.<Fn> + <F8> Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on a

34EnglishSpecial keysYou can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard.The Euro symbol1 O

35EnglishEjecting the optical (CD or DVD) diskPress the drive eject button to eject the optical disk when the computer is on.Using a computer security

36EnglishAudioThe computer comes with 32-bit Intel High-Definition audio, and built-in stereo speakers.Adjusting the volumeAdjusting the volume on the

37EnglishUsing surround/multi-channel soundYour Acer notebook comes with the following two features to give you high-quality digital surround sound fo

38English2Open the Realtek HD Audio Manager3 Click the Dolby Digital Live icon to convert audio signals into Dolby Digital bitstream and begin Dolby

39EnglishUsing the system utilitiesAcer GridVista (dual-display compatible)Note: This feature is only available on certain models.To enable the dual d

40English1 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar.2 Drag and drop each window into the ap

41EnglishNorton Internet SecurityNorton Internet Security is an anti-virus utility that can protect against viruses, keeping your data safe and secure

viTelephone line safety• Disconnect all telephone lines from the equipment when not in use and/or before servicing.• To avoid the remote risk of elect

42EnglishFrequently asked questionsThe following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer. Easy solutions are p

43EnglishNo audio is heard from the computer.Check the following:• The volume may be muted. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on t

44English• Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is turned on.• Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely

45EnglishTo start the recovery process:1 Restart the system.2 While the Acer logo is showing, press <Alt> + <F10> at the same time to ente

46EnglishBattery packThe computer uses a battery pack that gives you long use between charges.Battery pack characteristicsThe battery pack has the fol

47EnglishEnglishFollow these steps again until the battery has been charged and discharged three times.Use this conditioning process for all new batte

48EnglishTo remove a battery pack:1 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery.2 Pull the battery from the battery bay.Charging the batter

49EnglishEnglishBattery-low warningWhen using battery power pay attention to the Windows power meter.Warning: Connect the AC adapter as soon as possib

50EnglishAcer Arcade (for selected models)Acer Arcade is an integrated player for music, photos, TV, DVD movies and videos. It can be operated using y

51EnglishRemote control (for selected models)If your Aspire is bundled with a TV-tuner card, a 48-button remote control is included for use with the A

viiPacemakers. Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum separation of 15.3 centimeters (6 inches) be maintained between wireless devices and a

52EnglishRemote functions*TeleText regions only. **Dependent on individual DVD content.# Item Description1 Live TV Launch Live TV mode2 Power Turn off

53EnglishFinding and playing contentClicking a button on the Arcade home page opens the corresponding feature's home page. The content pages have

54EnglishIn Audio Settings:Use "Speaker Environment" to choose between "Headphones," "SPDIF," "2" or more spea

55EnglishVirtual keyboardWhenever you are required to enter search information, or name a file, DVD or folder, you can use the onscreen virtual keyboa

56EnglishCinemaIf your computer came with a DVD drive, you can play movies from DVDs and video CDs (VCDs) with the Cinema function of Acer Arcade. Thi

57EnglishAlbumAcer Arcade lets you view digital photos individually or as a slide show, from any available drive on your computer. Click the Album but

58EnglishTo add background music to a slide show, click on the "Slide Show Music" option. The Slide Show Music page will ask you to choose m

59EnglishEditing videoAcer Arcade offers the capability to edit captured video clips, photos and footage from a camcorder into a movie. You can also s

60EnglishTV (for selected models)Arcade allows you to watch TV from your computer. Click the TV button on the home page to show the TV main page.The L

61EnglishNote: Since the TV content you watch always lags slightly behind the live TV broadcast, going to the end of the instant replay recording is a

viiiEmergency callsWarning: You cannot make emergency calls through this device. To make an emergency call you shall dial out through your mobile phon

62EnglishSignal settingsClick on Capture Device to select between an analog or digital input for your TV signal.Select TV Source to choose the source

63EnglishNote: The snapshot function is available when TeleText is running.Make DVDsAcer Arcade provides an easy and complete solution for recording d

64EnglishAcer Arcade Deluxe(for selected models) Note: Acer Arcade Deluxe is available for systems with Windows Media Center.Acer Arcade Deluxe extend

65EnglishRemote control (for selected models)If your computer is bundled with a remote control for use wiht the Arcade Deluxe software, the table belo

66EnglishRemote functions*TeleText regions only.# Item Description1 Play Play selection2 Record Record TV3 Rewind Reverse playback or go to previous p

67EnglishStarting Acer Arcade DeluxeYou can run the Acer Arcade Deluxe utilities directly from Windows Media Center. To do this, scroll up/down from t

68EnglishDV WizardDV Wizard provides real-time preview and capture from DV camcorders and webcams to your computer's hard drive or directly burne

69EnglishTaking your notebook PC with youThis section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving around or traveling with your computer.Disconne

70EnglishNote: If the Sleep indicator is off, the computer has entered Hibernation mode and is turned off. If the power indicator is off but the Sleep

71EnglishSpecial considerationsFollow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work:• Minimize the effects of temperature

ixENERGY STAR is a government program (public/private partnership) that gives people the power to protect the environment in a cost effective way and

72EnglishSpecial considerationsIn addition to the guidelines for taking the computer home, follow these guidelines to protect your computer while trav

73EnglishSecuring your computerYour computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of. Learn how to protect and take care of your comput

74EnglishEntering passwordsWhen a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen.• When the Supervisor Password is set

75EnglishExpanding through optionsYour notebook PC offers you a complete mobile computing experience.Connectivity optionsPorts allow you to connect pe

76EnglishBuilt-in network featureThe built-in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernet-based network.To use the network feat

77EnglishUniversal Serial Bus (USB)The USB 2.0 port is a high-speed serial bus which allows you to connect USB peripherals without taking up precious

78EnglishPC Card slotThe Type II PC Card slot of the computer accepts PC Cards that enhance the usability and expandability of the computer. These car

79EnglishExpressCardThe ExpressCard is the newest version of the PC Card. It is a smaller and faster interface that further enhances the usability and

80EnglishInstalling memoryFollow these steps to install memory:1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pa

81EnglishConnecting your TV and AV-in cablesFollow the instructions below to set up the TV function of your Acer notebook.PAL/SECAM and NTSC systems1