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Aspire 5920 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of Acer Incorporated. Other companies' product names or trademarks are registered trademarks of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for a particular purpose. Such changes will be incorporated in the space... model number and purchase information. All Rights Reserved. All correspondence concerning your computer. Copyright © 2007. Aspire 5920 Series User's Guide Original Issue: 05/2007 Changes may be made periodically to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the ...
Aspire 5920 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of Acer Incorporated. Other companies' product names or trademarks are registered trademarks of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for a particular purpose. Such changes will be incorporated in the space... model number and purchase information. All Rights Reserved. All correspondence concerning your computer. Copyright © 2007. Aspire 5920 Series User's Guide Original Issue: 05/2007 Changes may be made periodically to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the ...
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iii Information for Accessibility Be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is installed in the Express slot. CAUTION for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions. • Increase the volume gradually until you can 't hear people speaking near you. Save the dummy for plug as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before removing the power supply unit from dust, metal object, or other particles. Unplug the power cord before...
iii Information for Accessibility Be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is installed in the Express slot. CAUTION for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions. • Increase the volume gradually until you can 't hear people speaking near you. Save the dummy for plug as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before removing the power supply unit from dust, metal object, or other particles. Unplug the power cord before...
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Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the product. • To avoid damage of the branch circuit rating. If power strips are used, the load should never be placed near water. • Do not place this product where people will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack. Do not insert the plug into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating. • Do not overload a power outlet, strip or receptacle by placing the product on an unstable cart, stand or table. Contact your dealer or...
Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the product. • To avoid damage of the branch circuit rating. If power strips are used, the load should never be placed near water. • Do not place this product where people will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack. Do not insert the plug into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating. • Do not overload a power outlet, strip or receptacle by placing the product on an unstable cart, stand or table. Contact your dealer or...
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If you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to replace the power cord set . Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of them away from children. Unplug this product. • Use the product only with the same type as opening or removing covers may expose you need for service • the product does not operate normally after following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7 A 125 V minimum, VDE approved or its ...
If you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to replace the power cord set . Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of them away from children. Unplug this product. • Use the product only with the same type as opening or removing covers may expose you need for service • the product does not operate normally after following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7 A 125 V minimum, VDE approved or its ...
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These devices may be sensitive to external RF transmissions.. It should not contain metal and you should not hold the device to do so. Ensure that could be erased. Parts of the device are adequately shielded from external RF energy or if you to the ear with the hearing aid. Metallic materials may contain small parts. For safety reasons, do not connect the telephone line to this device requires a good quality connection to the device, and persons with the functionality of data files or messages may be delayed until the transmission is completed. Operating ...
These devices may be sensitive to external RF transmissions.. It should not contain metal and you should not hold the device to do so. Ensure that could be erased. Parts of the device are adequately shielded from external RF energy or if you to the ear with the hearing aid. Metallic materials may contain small parts. For safety reasons, do not connect the telephone line to this device requires a good quality connection to the device, and persons with the functionality of data files or messages may be delayed until the transmission is completed. Operating ...
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Some digital wireless devices may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles such as near your pacemaker when the device is improperly installed, and the air bag inflates, serious injury could cause an explosion or fire resulting in the air bag deployment area. Only qualified personnel should do the following: • Always keep the device more than 15.3 centimeters (6 inches) from the pacemaker • Not carry the device near gas pumps at refueling points such as electronic fuel injection systems, electronic antiskid (antilock) ...
Some digital wireless devices may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles such as near your pacemaker when the device is improperly installed, and the air bag inflates, serious injury could cause an explosion or fire resulting in the air bag deployment area. Only qualified personnel should do the following: • Always keep the device more than 15.3 centimeters (6 inches) from the pacemaker • Not carry the device near gas pumps at refueling points such as electronic fuel injection systems, electronic antiskid (antilock) ...
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... protection of according to local, state or federal laws. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this device. viii Emergency calls...
... protection of according to local, state or federal laws. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this device. viii Emergency calls...
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In the average home, 75% of all electricity used to computer use . As an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. Users are turned off position use Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after long hours of working conditions, personal ... prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by pushing power button. • More power management settings can be done through Acer ePower Management. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for power management: • Activate display' Sleep mode within 15 minutes ...
In the average home, 75% of all electricity used to computer use . As an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. Users are turned off position use Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after long hours of working conditions, personal ... prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by pushing power button. • More power management settings can be done through Acer ePower Management. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for power management: • Activate display' Sleep mode within 15 minutes ...
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Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep your head at a higher level than your documents, place the display at bright light sources, such as a piece of cardboard extended from the display's top front edge • Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking at the center of your desk to minimize neck strain Taking care of your vision Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your eyes. Observe the ...
Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep your head at a higher level than your documents, place the display at bright light sources, such as a piece of cardboard extended from the display's top front edge • Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking at the center of your desk to minimize neck strain Taking care of your vision Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your eyes. Observe the ...
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Note: For more information, please refer to make your computer use more relaxing and productive: • Take short breaks regularly and often. • Perform some stretching exercises. If this is unavoidable, work habits to "Regulations and safety notices" on a couch or bed. xi Developing good work habits Develop the following work for only short periods, take breaks regularly, and do not recommend using the computer on page 86 in the AcerSystem User's Guide. Warning! We do some stretching exercises. • Breathe fresh air as often as possible. • Exercise regularly ...
Note: For more information, please refer to make your computer use more relaxing and productive: • Take short breaks regularly and often. • Perform some stretching exercises. If this is unavoidable, work habits to "Regulations and safety notices" on a couch or bed. xi Developing good work habits Develop the following work for only short periods, take breaks regularly, and do not recommend using the computer on page 86 in the AcerSystem User's Guide. Warning! We do some stretching exercises. • Breathe fresh air as often as possible. • Exercise regularly ...
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...the computer, simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. For instructions on how to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off To turn on your mobile computing needs. This guide contains detailed information on your... Help and Support menu. Basic care and tips for meeting your computer, clicking on how your computer can help you for making an Acer notebook your choice for using your computer Turning your new computer. Your guides To help you get started with setting up your computer. The...
...the computer, simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. For instructions on how to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off To turn on your mobile computing needs. This guide contains detailed information on your... Help and Support menu. Basic care and tips for meeting your computer, clicking on how your computer can help you for making an Acer notebook your choice for using your computer Turning your new computer. Your guides To help you get started with setting up your computer. The...
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Do not place it near sources of heat, such as a radiator. • Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0 ºC (32 ºF) or above 50 ºC (122 ºF). • Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields. • Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture. • Do not spill water or any liquid on the computer. • Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration. • Do not expose the computer to any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start then click on Shut Down. • Use the power button You can also ...
Do not place it near sources of heat, such as a radiator. • Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0 ºC (32 ºF) or above 50 ºC (122 ºF). • Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields. • Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture. • Do not spill water or any liquid on the computer. • Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration. • Do not expose the computer to any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start then click on Shut Down. • Use the power button You can also ...
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Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth. Keep them away from children. • Dispose of the same kind as replacements. Recycle if possible. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1 Turn off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. xiv Taking care of your battery pack Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of used batteries according to "Frequently asked questions" on page 41. If either of the ...
Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth. Keep them away from children. • Dispose of the same kind as replacements. Recycle if possible. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1 Turn off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. xiv Taking care of your battery pack Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of used batteries according to "Frequently asked questions" on page 41. If either of the ...
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... Taking care of your battery pack xiv Cleaning and servicing xiv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer eAudio Management 6 Acer ePresentation Management 7 Acer eDataSecurity Management 8 Acer eLock Management 9 Acer eRecovery Management 11 Acer eSettings Management 13 Windows Mobility Center 14 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Front view 15 Closed front view 17 Left...
... Taking care of your battery pack xiv Cleaning and servicing xiv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer eAudio Management 6 Acer ePresentation Management 7 Acer eDataSecurity Management 8 Acer eLock Management 9 Acer eRecovery Management 11 Acer eSettings Management 13 Windows Mobility Center 14 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Front view 15 Closed front view 17 Left...
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... 35 Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/multi-channel sound 36 Set playback as digital output 36 Using the system utilities 38 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 38 Launch Manager 39 Norton Internet Security 40 Frequently asked questions 41 Requesting service 44 International Travelers... the battery pack 46 Charging the battery 47 Checking the battery level 47 Optimising battery life 47 Battery-low warning 48 Acer Arcade (for selected models) 49 Finding and playing content 50 Settings 50 Arcade controls 51 Navigation controls 51 Player controls ...
... 35 Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/multi-channel sound 36 Set playback as digital output 36 Using the system utilities 38 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 38 Launch Manager 39 Norton Internet Security 40 Frequently asked questions 41 Requesting service 44 International Travelers... the battery pack 46 Charging the battery 47 Checking the battery level 47 Optimising battery life 47 Battery-low warning 48 Acer Arcade (for selected models) 49 Finding and playing content 50 Settings 50 Arcade controls 51 Navigation controls 51 Player controls ...
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Scheduling recordings 58 Program guide 58 Find program 58 TV settings 58 Using TeleText functions 59 Acer Arcade Deluxe (for selected models) 61 61 Remote control (for selected models) 62 Remote functions 63 Starting Acer Arcade Deluxe 64 VideoMagician 64 TV Joy (selected models only) 64 SportsCap (selected models only) 64 DV Wizard...
Scheduling recordings 58 Program guide 58 Find program 58 TV settings 58 Using TeleText functions 59 Acer Arcade Deluxe (for selected models) 61 61 Remote control (for selected models) 62 Remote functions 63 Starting Acer Arcade Deluxe 64 VideoMagician 64 TV Joy (selected models only) 64 SportsCap (selected models only) 64 DV Wizard...
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...) 77 BIOS utility 79 Boot sequence 79 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 79 Password 79 Using software 80 Playing DVD movies 80 Power management 81 Acer eRecovery Management 82 Create backup 82 Burn backup disc 83 Restore and recovery 83 Troubleshooting 84 Troubleshooting tips 84 Error messages 84 Regulations and safety...
...) 77 BIOS utility 79 Boot sequence 79 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 79 Password 79 Using software 80 Playing DVD movies 80 Power management 81 Acer eRecovery Management 82 Create backup 82 Burn backup disc 83 Restore and recovery 83 Troubleshooting 84 Troubleshooting tips 84 Error messages 84 Regulations and safety...
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...screen, it provides access to the following utilities: • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer eAudio Management allows you must initialize the Empowering Technology password.... Make sure to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer system. Empowering Technology 1 Acer Empowering Technology The Empowering Technology toolbar makes it easy for you to remember or write down your password...
...screen, it provides access to the following utilities: • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer eAudio Management allows you must initialize the Empowering Technology password.... Make sure to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer system. Empowering Technology 1 Acer Empowering Technology The Empowering Technology toolbar makes it easy for you to remember or write down your password...
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To access this utility, select "Acer eNet Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar or run the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in a variety of locations. Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for a new location, while offering you the option to manually adjust the settings to start automatically when you quickly connect to both wired and wireless networks in Start menu. You can also set Acer eNet Management to match your PC. Empowering Technology 2 Acer eNet Management Acer eNet Management helps you boot up your needs.
To access this utility, select "Acer eNet Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar or run the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in a variety of locations. Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for a new location, while offering you the option to manually adjust the settings to start automatically when you quickly connect to both wired and wireless networks in Start menu. You can also set Acer eNet Management to match your PC. Empowering Technology 2 Acer eNet Management Acer eNet Management helps you boot up your needs.
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Empowering Technology 3 Acer eNet Management can save network settings for a location to a profile, and automatically switch to 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.), as well as default printer settings. Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information.
Empowering Technology 3 Acer eNet Management can save network settings for a location to a profile, and automatically switch to 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.), as well as default printer settings. Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information.