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... the information in new editions of this publication without the prior written permission of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for a particular purpose. Acer Incorporated. Aspire 9500 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Purchase date Place of Acer Incorporated. Copyright © 2005. Record the model number, serial number, purchase date and place of...
... the information in new editions of this publication without the prior written permission of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for a particular purpose. Acer Incorporated. Aspire 9500 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Purchase date Place of Acer Incorporated. Copyright © 2005. Record the model number, serial number, purchase date and place of...
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... on the screen to complete the installation. Follow these steps to access it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for your Aspire, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the Just for Starters... Follow the instructions on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, ... your computer. It is not installed on your mobile computing needs. iv First things first We would like to thank you for making the Aspire series of notebook PC your choice for meeting your computer, clicking on page 10 for the location of the power button.
... on the screen to complete the installation. Follow these steps to access it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for your Aspire, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the Just for Starters... Follow the instructions on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, ... your computer. It is not installed on your mobile computing needs. iv First things first We would like to thank you for making the Aspire series of notebook PC your choice for meeting your computer, clicking on page 10 for the location of the power button.
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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 ... Scheduling recordings 50 Program guide 50 Find program 50 TV settings 50 Using TeleText functions 51 Make DVDs 52 Authoring CD/DVDs 52 Taking your notebook PC with you 53 Disconnecting from the desktop 53 Moving around 53 Preparing the computer 53 What to bring to meetings 54 Taking the computer...
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 ... Scheduling recordings 50 Program guide 50 Find program 50 TV settings 50 Using TeleText functions 51 Make DVDs 52 Authoring CD/DVDs 52 Taking your notebook PC with you 53 Disconnecting from the desktop 53 Moving around 53 Preparing the computer 53 What to bring to meetings 54 Taking the computer...
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... system information and adjusts settings easily. • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer notebook. Empowering Technology 1 Acer Empowering Technology Acer's innovative Empowering Technology makes it easy for...
... system information and adjusts settings easily. • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer notebook. Empowering Technology 1 Acer Empowering Technology Acer's innovative Empowering Technology makes it easy for...
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... drive devices - Note: If you lose your password, there is no method to reset it except by reformatting your notebook or taking your notebook to remember or write down your notebook is a security utility that allows you to lock up your removable data, optical and floppy drives to ensure that can... 't be set first. Be sure to an Acer Customer Service Center. If you do not set a password, Acer eLock Management will immediately be ...
... drive devices - Note: If you lose your password, there is no method to reset it except by reformatting your notebook or taking your notebook to remember or write down your notebook is a security utility that allows you to lock up your removable data, optical and floppy drives to ensure that can... 't be set first. Be sure to an Acer Customer Service Center. If you do not set a password, Acer eLock Management will immediately be ...
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It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: • Memory optimization - improve the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. remove unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - release unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization - Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook.
It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: • Memory optimization - improve the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. remove unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - release unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization - Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook.
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...were previously issued. Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for power users. • Logs when a hardware component has been removed or replaced. • Permits you the freedom to manually adjust the settings to match your needs, simply by right-clicking on your notebook, or start ...automatically when you to quickly and easily connect to both wired and wireless networks in the taskbar. You also have the option to set Acer eNet Management to start the program from the Start menu....
...were previously issued. Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for power users. • Logs when a hardware component has been removed or replaced. • Permits you the freedom to manually adjust the settings to match your needs, simply by right-clicking on your notebook, or start ...automatically when you to quickly and easily connect to both wired and wireless networks in the taskbar. You also have the option to set Acer eNet Management to start the program from the Start menu....
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... feature of the four display settings indicated below: 12 2 13 1 3 2 13 2 4 Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to Start..., All Programs and click on the same screen. You may choose any one of your notebook, first ensure that the second monitor is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on...
... feature of the four display settings indicated below: 12 2 13 1 3 2 13 2 4 Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to Start..., All Programs and click on the same screen. You may choose any one of your notebook, first ensure that the second monitor is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on...
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...of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) applications . You can be obtained at an angle of exactly 90', or directly in your Aspire PC can perform several special functions to enable this feature. Enabling echo cancellation prevents speaker output from being picked up sound output from...located on the main menu. Acoustic echo cancellation Acoustic echo cancellation technology is an echo caused when the microphone picks up by your notebook. Once enabled, beam forming only records the sound from the taskbar. Then select the Microphone tab on the taskbar. Click Acoustic ...
...of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) applications . You can be obtained at an angle of exactly 90', or directly in your Aspire PC can perform several special functions to enable this feature. Enabling echo cancellation prevents speaker output from being picked up sound output from...located on the main menu. Acoustic echo cancellation Acoustic echo cancellation technology is an echo caused when the microphone picks up by your notebook. Once enabled, beam forming only records the sound from the taskbar. Then select the Microphone tab on the taskbar. Click Acoustic ...
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To properly use the internal modem. Note: Please note, on first booting your notebook, that is installed when you need to the Windows manual. After the Operating System is set up, you first turn on Dialing Rules and begin ... data files before using this option. HyperTerminal), you purchase your communication software (e.g. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is important to use your...
To properly use the internal modem. Note: Please note, on first booting your notebook, that is installed when you need to the Windows manual. After the Operating System is set up, you first turn on Dialing Rules and begin ... data files before using this option. HyperTerminal), you purchase your communication software (e.g. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is important to use your...
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...To do this, push the Arcade button located on the front panel of your notebook or the remote control to navigate the menus and manage Acer Arcade. You can use Acer Arcade to watch TV, listen to control and fine-tune the features and ...settings of your notebook. increases the speaker volume Volume down ; increases the screen brightness Brightness down ; InstantOn Arcade mode does not share all the same functions as standard Arcade. decreases the screen brightness InstantOn Arcade mode With some Aspire...
...To do this, push the Arcade button located on the front panel of your notebook or the remote control to navigate the menus and manage Acer Arcade. You can use Acer Arcade to watch TV, listen to control and fine-tune the features and ...settings of your notebook. increases the speaker volume Volume down ; increases the screen brightness Brightness down ; InstantOn Arcade mode does not share all the same functions as standard Arcade. decreases the screen brightness InstantOn Arcade mode With some Aspire...
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... mode, push the Arcade button to the Arcade main page. Pushing it again at any time to return to start Acer Arcade. Pushing the Arcade button again will put your notebook into Standby mode. Push the Power button to resume. Push it again at any time will return you to start... 12 28 13 29 30 Warning! Push it again to shut down the system. The Arcade and Power buttons have different functions depending on your Aspire is bundled with a TV-tuner card, a 48-button remote control is included for details. For Arcade in Windows mode, push the Arcade button to...
... mode, push the Arcade button to the Arcade main page. Pushing it again at any time to return to start Acer Arcade. Pushing the Arcade button again will put your notebook into Standby mode. Push the Power button to resume. Push it again at any time will return you to start... 12 28 13 29 30 Warning! Push it again to shut down the system. The Arcade and Power buttons have different functions depending on your Aspire is bundled with a TV-tuner card, a 48-button remote control is included for details. For Arcade in Windows mode, push the Arcade button to...
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The images below show how the buttons on the remote contol function in the different Arcade modes. Arcade main page Cinema mode Album mode Video mode Music mode TV mode The buttons provide standard playback functionality. English 41 Mini remote control Your Aspire notebook comes with a handy mini remote control for convenient operation of Acer Arcade.
The images below show how the buttons on the remote contol function in the different Arcade modes. Arcade main page Cinema mode Album mode Video mode Music mode TV mode The buttons provide standard playback functionality. English 41 Mini remote control Your Aspire notebook comes with a handy mini remote control for convenient operation of Acer Arcade.
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... the computer, close and latch the display. then press and release the power button. then press and release the power button. English 53 Taking your notebook PC with your computer from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off (Windows XP). You...
... the computer, close and latch the display. then press and release the power button. then press and release the power button. English 53 Taking your notebook PC with your computer from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off (Windows XP). You...
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... from the modem port to the computer, read the following section. To use is not compatible with a desktop PC. English 59 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you are working. Fax/data modem Your computer has a built-in which you a complete mobile computing experience. For instructions on how to connect...
... from the modem port to the computer, read the following section. To use is not compatible with a desktop PC. English 59 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you are working. Fax/data modem Your computer has a built-in which you a complete mobile computing experience. For instructions on how to connect...
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...-T digital antenna To connect the antenna: 1 Plug the antenna cable into your notebook's RF jack. 2 Connect the other end to connect the antenna cable. RF Note: All diagrams are for your Acer Aspire notebook. PAL/SECAM and NTSC systems 1 Plug the PAL/SECAM cable's RF plug into the RF jack ...of your region before attempting to your notebook. English 65 Connecting your TV and AV-in appearance. PAL/SECAM or...
...-T digital antenna To connect the antenna: 1 Plug the antenna cable into your notebook's RF jack. 2 Connect the other end to connect the antenna cable. RF Note: All diagrams are for your Acer Aspire notebook. PAL/SECAM and NTSC systems 1 Plug the PAL/SECAM cable's RF plug into the RF jack ...of your region before attempting to your notebook. English 65 Connecting your TV and AV-in appearance. PAL/SECAM or...
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... the antenna unit also allows you to improve the quality of the reception. Do not place the magnet near the hard disk drive of your notebook display using the special clip, as shown below. 4 Extend the antenna to fix it firmly onto a metal surface for better stability and reception. English 66...
... the antenna unit also allows you to improve the quality of the reception. Do not place the magnet near the hard disk drive of your notebook display using the special clip, as shown below. 4 Extend the antenna to fix it firmly onto a metal surface for better stability and reception. English 66...
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...Notebook AV-in AV-in cable can be necessary. This will bring up the Arcade welcome screen. 2 Click Next to complete the TV function set -up wizard (Windows XP Home and Professional) The first time you open Acer Arcade you will need to the Acer...cable The AV-in Camcorder VHS Note: Extension cables may not be used to connect your notebook to a VHS player or camcorder for viewing, capturing and recording video clips. 1 Plug ...the single end of the cable into the AV-input port of your notebook. 2 Connect the other ends to the S-video or composite audio/video jacks on how to...
...Notebook AV-in AV-in cable can be necessary. This will bring up the Arcade welcome screen. 2 Click Next to complete the TV function set -up wizard (Windows XP Home and Professional) The first time you open Acer Arcade you will need to the Acer...cable The AV-in Camcorder VHS Note: Extension cables may not be used to connect your notebook to a VHS player or camcorder for viewing, capturing and recording video clips. 1 Plug ...the single end of the cable into the AV-input port of your notebook. 2 Connect the other ends to the S-video or composite audio/video jacks on how to...
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while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen and use the key to ...
while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen and use the key to ...
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... utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Troubleshooting tips This notebook PC incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error message reports to reboot. keyboard connected Keyboard interface error Contact your dealer or an authorized service...
... utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Troubleshooting tips This notebook PC incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error message reports to reboot. keyboard connected Keyboard interface error Contact your dealer or an authorized service...