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... 30 Windows keys 31 Hotkeys 32 Special keys 34 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 35 Using a computer security lock 35 Audio 36 Adjusting the volume 36 Using Acer Bluetooth® VoIP Phone 37 Getting to know your VoIP phone 37 Package contents...indicators 38 Charging the phone 38 Connecting the phone to your notebook 39 Using the phone 41 Using the system utilities 42 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 42 Launch Manager 43 Norton Internet Security 44 Frequently asked questions 45 Requesting service 48 International Travelers Warranty (ITW)...
... 30 Windows keys 31 Hotkeys 32 Special keys 34 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 35 Using a computer security lock 35 Audio 36 Adjusting the volume 36 Using Acer Bluetooth® VoIP Phone 37 Getting to know your VoIP phone 37 Package contents...indicators 38 Charging the phone 38 Connecting the phone to your notebook 39 Using the phone 41 Using the system utilities 42 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 42 Launch Manager 43 Norton Internet Security 44 Frequently asked questions 45 Requesting service 48 International Travelers Warranty (ITW)...
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...65 TV settings 65 Using TeleText functions 66 Make DVDs 67 Authoring CD/DVDs 67 Acer Arcade Deluxe (for selected models) 68 68 Remote control 69 Remote functions 70 Starting Acer Arcade Deluxe 71 VideoMagician 71 TV Joy (selected ...models only) 71 SportsCap (selected models only) 71 DV Wizard 72 DVDivine 72 Taking your notebook PC with you 73 Disconnecting from the desktop 73 Moving around 73...
...65 TV settings 65 Using TeleText functions 66 Make DVDs 67 Authoring CD/DVDs 67 Acer Arcade Deluxe (for selected models) 68 68 Remote control 69 Remote functions 70 Starting Acer Arcade Deluxe 71 VideoMagician 71 TV Joy (selected ...models only) 71 SportsCap (selected models only) 71 DV Wizard 72 DVDivine 72 Taking your notebook PC with you 73 Disconnecting from the desktop 73 Moving around 73...
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... Card slot 82 Installing memory 82 BIOS utility 83 Boot sequence 83 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 84 Password 84 Using software 85 Playing DVD movies 85 Acer eRecovery Management 86 Create backup 86 Burn backup disc 87 Restore and recovery 87 87 Troubleshooting 88 Troubleshooting tips 88 Error messages 88 Regulations...
... Card slot 82 Installing memory 82 BIOS utility 83 Boot sequence 83 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 84 Password 84 Using software 85 Playing DVD movies 85 Acer eRecovery Management 86 Create backup 86 Burn backup disc 87 Restore and recovery 87 87 Troubleshooting 88 Troubleshooting tips 88 Error messages 88 Regulations...
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To use Acer eLock Management, the Empowering Technology password must be set without any reboot necessary, and will immediately be set first. Note: If you lose the Empowering ... of the devices types. Once set, you can apply locks to ensure that data can be stolen while your system. Empowering Technology 8 Acer eLock Management (for selected models) Acer eLock Management is simple yet effective utility that allows you to lock removable storage, optical and floppy drive devices to any of CD...
To use Acer eLock Management, the Empowering Technology password must be set without any reboot necessary, and will immediately be set first. Note: If you lose the Empowering ... of the devices types. Once set, you can apply locks to ensure that data can be stolen while your system. Empowering Technology 8 Acer eLock Management (for selected models) Acer eLock Management is simple yet effective utility that allows you to lock removable storage, optical and floppy drive devices to any of CD...
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...; Application backup • Restore and recovery: • Factory default image • User backup image • From previously-created CD/DVD • Reinstall applications/drivers Acer eRecovery Management provides you to create full or incremental backups, burn the factory default image to optical disc, and restore from previously created...It allows you with: • Password protection (Empowering Technology password) • Full and incremental backups to the D:\ drive. Empowering Technology 10 Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a versatile backup utility.
...; Application backup • Restore and recovery: • Factory default image • User backup image • From previously-created CD/DVD • Reinstall applications/drivers Acer eRecovery Management provides you to create full or incremental backups, burn the factory default image to optical disc, and restore from previously created...It allows you with: • Password protection (Empowering Technology password) • Full and incremental backups to the D:\ drive. Empowering Technology 10 Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a versatile backup utility.
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To ensure the best results when recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management, detach all peripherals (except the external Acer ODD, if your computer has one), including your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Management's "System backup to optical disc" feature to burn a backup image to "Acer eRecovery Management" on page 86 in the AcerSystem User's Guide. Empowering Technology 11 For more information, please refer to CD or DVD. Note: If your Acer ezDock.
To ensure the best results when recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management, detach all peripherals (except the external Acer ODD, if your computer has one), including your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Management's "System backup to optical disc" feature to burn a backup image to "Acer eRecovery Management" on page 86 in the AcerSystem User's Guide. Empowering Technology 11 For more information, please refer to CD or DVD. Note: If your Acer ezDock.
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Lights up when the optical drive is turned off (location depends on model). Connects to an AC adapter. Connects to a phone line. Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is active (location depends on model). accepts CDs or DVDs (slot-load or tray-load depending on model). Ejects the optical disk from the drive (location depends on model). 17 Right view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 Item Optical drive Optical disk access indicator Optical drive eject button Emergency eject hole Modem (RJ11) port DC-in jack Description Internal optical drive;
Lights up when the optical drive is turned off (location depends on model). Connects to an AC adapter. Connects to a phone line. Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is active (location depends on model). accepts CDs or DVDs (slot-load or tray-load depending on model). Ejects the optical disk from the drive (location depends on model). 17 Right view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 Item Optical drive Optical disk access indicator Optical drive eject button Emergency eject hole Modem (RJ11) port DC-in jack Description Internal optical drive;
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... 224 MB of shared system memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0, dual independent display (for Aspire 3680) • Dual independent displays supported (for selected models) • 16.7 million colors •...; Simultaneous LCD and CRT display, with LCD panel refresh rate at 70 Hz • Up to 2048 x 1536 resolution via non-interlaced CRT display • MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability • Acer CinemaVision™ video technology (Acer Arcade) • Acer...
... 224 MB of shared system memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0, dual independent display (for Aspire 3680) • Dual independent displays supported (for selected models) • 16.7 million colors •...; Simultaneous LCD and CRT display, with LCD panel refresh rate at 70 Hz • Up to 2048 x 1536 resolution via non-interlaced CRT display • MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability • Acer CinemaVision™ video technology (Acer Arcade) • Acer...
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Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to secure the lock. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is on. English 35 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray Press the drive eject button to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off. Keyless models are also available. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for a security lock.
Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to secure the lock. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is on. English 35 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray Press the drive eject button to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off. Keyless models are also available. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for a security lock.
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English 54 Acer Arcade (for selected models) Acer Arcade is an integrated player for selected models) • Cinema - watch and/or edit video clips • Album - It can be operated using your screensaver ... listen, click or select a content button (e.g., Music, Video, etc.) on your hard disk or removable media Note: While watching videos, DVDs or slide shows, your pointing device or remote control. watch DVDs or VCDs • Video - view photos stored on the Arcade home page. • Music - listen to music files in a variety...
English 54 Acer Arcade (for selected models) Acer Arcade is an integrated player for selected models) • Cinema - watch and/or edit video clips • Album - It can be operated using your screensaver ... listen, click or select a content button (e.g., Music, Video, etc.) on your hard disk or removable media Note: While watching videos, DVDs or slide shows, your pointing device or remote control. watch DVDs or VCDs • Video - view photos stored on the Arcade home page. • Music - listen to music files in a variety...
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...off ; sleep (depending on mode) 3 Menu Launch DVD menu screen 4 Language Open DVD language menu** 5 Record Record TV 6 Rewind Rewind through media 25 Next Skip ahead one music track, DVD chapter, or photo 9 Pause Pause audio, video, ...Play selection 8 Previous Skip back one music track, DVD chapter, or photo 26 Capture Capture the current TV/Video screen 27 Info/EPG Show DVD or TV listings information 28 Last Ch Return to..., play and pause. 14 Mute Toggle audio on individual DVD content. return to Arcade main page 21 Angle Toggle between TV-in and AV-in 20...
...off ; sleep (depending on mode) 3 Menu Launch DVD menu screen 4 Language Open DVD language menu** 5 Record Record TV 6 Rewind Rewind through media 25 Next Skip ahead one music track, DVD chapter, or photo 9 Pause Pause audio, video, ...Play selection 8 Previous Skip back one music track, DVD chapter, or photo 26 Capture Capture the current TV/Video screen 27 Info/EPG Show DVD or TV listings information 28 Last Ch Return to..., play and pause. 14 Mute Toggle audio on individual DVD content. return to Arcade main page 21 Angle Toggle between TV-in and AV-in 20...
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...one CD or DVD drive, all drives will fit on a page, use the buttons at the top and bottom of the screen. Settings There are overly dark or too bright. In Display Settings: Use the "Screen Ratio" option to open it , click the Up one of Acer Arcade, please... on the right. When there is a nonlinear video stretching technology that allow you to choose between "CinemaVision™" or "Letterbox" mode. • Acer CinemaVision™ is more detailed information on the button. Pictures and videos are shown as sort order, the current setting is a video enhancement technology that...
...one CD or DVD drive, all drives will fit on a page, use the buttons at the top and bottom of the screen. Settings There are overly dark or too bright. In Display Settings: Use the "Screen Ratio" option to open it , click the Up one of Acer Arcade, please... on the right. When there is a nonlinear video stretching technology that allow you to choose between "CinemaVision™" or "Letterbox" mode. • Acer CinemaVision™ is more detailed information on the button. Pictures and videos are shown as sort order, the current setting is a video enhancement technology that...
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Click Restore Default Settings to return the Acer Arcade settings to the previous screen, click the red arrow. The "Navigation Controls" panel appears at the top and the "Player Controls" panel appears at ... settings. Navigation controls To return to speakers, "Dolby Surround," or "Virtual Surround Sound" if you are using headphones. Note: When playing DVDs and watching TV, there are shown. Click About Acer Arcade to the right of the window, the player controls - To go up control panels are discussed in more speakers depending...
Click Restore Default Settings to return the Acer Arcade settings to the previous screen, click the red arrow. The "Navigation Controls" panel appears at the top and the "Player Controls" panel appears at ... settings. Navigation controls To return to speakers, "Dolby Surround," or "Virtual Surround Sound" if you are using headphones. Note: When playing DVDs and watching TV, there are shown. Click About Acer Arcade to the right of the window, the player controls - To go up control panels are discussed in more speakers depending...
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You can continue listening to music or watching Live TV while you perform certain other functions. Background mode With Acer Arcade you can press the stop button on the remote or click the onscreen stop icon to stop the playback at anytime. You can use ...the onscreen virtual keyboard. English 59 Virtual keyboard Whenever you are required to enter search information, or name a file, DVD or folder, you can quickly enter the information you need using the mouse, cursor keys or keyboard. TV, video and music will continue playing in...
You can continue listening to music or watching Live TV while you perform certain other functions. Background mode With Acer Arcade you can press the stop button on the remote or click the onscreen stop icon to stop the playback at anytime. You can use ...the onscreen virtual keyboard. English 59 Virtual keyboard Whenever you are required to enter search information, or name a file, DVD or folder, you can quickly enter the information you need using the mouse, cursor keys or keyboard. TV, video and music will continue playing in...
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... that describe onscreen action and dialog for DVDs when available. "Subtitles" selects the default... you'd like to the "DVD Settings" page. This function displays...you insert a disk into the DVD drive, the movie begins playing automatically...DVD menu, eject the disk, or go to watch from the list on DVDs. Settings To access the settings for DVD titles. When viewing DVDs...the movie from DVDs and video CDs (VCDs) with a DVD drive, you...has the features and controls of DVDs. The buttons on the subtitles or...DVD player. English 60 Cinema If your computer came with the Cinema function...
... that describe onscreen action and dialog for DVDs when available. "Subtitles" selects the default... you'd like to the "DVD Settings" page. This function displays...you insert a disk into the DVD drive, the movie begins playing automatically...DVD menu, eject the disk, or go to watch from the list on DVDs. Settings To access the settings for DVD titles. When viewing DVDs...the movie from DVDs and video CDs (VCDs) with a DVD drive, you...has the features and controls of DVDs. The buttons on the subtitles or...DVD player. English 60 Cinema If your computer came with the Cinema function...
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...then select the source you are organized by folders and a thumbnail image shows the first frame of video formats. Capturing video (TV models only) Acer Arcade allows you then need to click the red record button in a user designated directory. The video will appear at full screen. You can be... the bottom of the video captured. To capture a video clip, you to capture and record video clips from other external devices, such as a DVD player or camcorder. A single frame image will ask you to set from "Good," "Better" or "Best." Playing a video file Click Play to watch...
...then select the source you are organized by folders and a thumbnail image shows the first frame of video formats. Capturing video (TV models only) Acer Arcade allows you then need to click the red record button in a user designated directory. The video will appear at full screen. You can be... the bottom of the video captured. To capture a video clip, you to capture and record video clips from other external devices, such as a DVD player or camcorder. A single frame image will ask you to set from "Good," "Better" or "Best." Playing a video file Click Play to watch...
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... listen to them on your PC or MP3 CD player. With Arcade, you may be found in one. Authoring CD/DVDs With Acer Arcade it is possible to create CD or DVDs directly from the main menu, or from whichever media mode you can be using. File type compatibility For details on most... music, or burn TV and film clips into an amateur movie. The possibilities are endless! Make DVDs Acer Arcade provides an easy and complete solution for each of data, music, photos or videos onto a CD or DVD - You can even create MP3 CDs with over 100 of the Arcade online help menu. It...
... listen to them on your PC or MP3 CD player. With Arcade, you may be found in one. Authoring CD/DVDs With Acer Arcade it is possible to create CD or DVDs directly from the main menu, or from whichever media mode you can be using. File type compatibility For details on most... music, or burn TV and film clips into an amateur movie. The possibilities are endless! Make DVDs Acer Arcade provides an easy and complete solution for each of data, music, photos or videos onto a CD or DVD - You can even create MP3 CDs with over 100 of the Arcade online help menu. It...
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... Live TV Show live TV on /off 15 Enter Make the current input active 16 Power Put in or wake from Standby mode 17 DVD Menu Display DVD menu 18 Stop Stop current playing or recording operation 19 Fast Forward Speed up one level in the UI 11 Volume + / - Change the current...
... Live TV Show live TV on /off 15 Enter Make the current input active 16 Power Put in or wake from Standby mode 17 DVD Menu Display DVD menu 18 Stop Stop current playing or recording operation 19 Fast Forward Speed up one level in the UI 11 Volume + / - Change the current...
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... real-time preview and capture from DV camcorders and webcams to your computer's hard drive or directly burned to your computer's hard disk in the DVD format. DV Wizard also supports the capture of media that you want to begin. Attach your DV camcorder or web cam to your computer and... then start DVDivine, the Select Media page appears, allowing you to select the kind of High Definition video to DVD. When you can select Videos, Pictures or Music. In just a few easy steps, you start DV Wizard to include on your disc. DVDivine DVDivine is...
... real-time preview and capture from DV camcorders and webcams to your computer's hard drive or directly burned to your computer's hard disk in the DVD format. DV Wizard also supports the capture of media that you want to begin. Attach your DV camcorder or web cam to your computer and... then start DVDivine, the Select Media page appears, allowing you to select the kind of High Definition video to DVD. When you can select Videos, Pictures or Music. In just a few easy steps, you start DV Wizard to include on your disc. DVDivine DVDivine is...
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...Important! Recovering your hard disk does not reset the number of five times (including the first time), after a few seconds. When you launch the DVD player for the first time, the program asks you can set the region code a maximum of times the region code has been set to the..., South Korea Latin America, Australia, New Zealand Former USSR, parts of Africa, India People's Republic of China Note: To change the region code, insert a DVD movie of that region only. Please refer to enter the region code. You can play after which the last region code set will automatically play...
...Important! Recovering your hard disk does not reset the number of five times (including the first time), after a few seconds. When you launch the DVD player for the first time, the program asks you can set the region code a maximum of times the region code has been set to the..., South Korea Latin America, Australia, New Zealand Former USSR, parts of Africa, India People's Republic of China Note: To change the region code, insert a DVD movie of that region only. Please refer to enter the region code. You can play after which the last region code set will automatically play...