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...trademarks are recorded on the label affixed to your unit should include the serial number, model number and purchase information. Aspire 6920 Series User's Guide Original Issue: 02/2008 Changes may be made periodically to notify any means, electronically, mechanically, ...used herein for a particular purpose. All correspondence concerning your computer. Acer Incorporated. Aspire 6920 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of merchantability or fitness for identification purposes only ...
...trademarks are recorded on the label affixed to your unit should include the serial number, model number and purchase information. Aspire 6920 Series User's Guide Original Issue: 02/2008 Changes may be made periodically to notify any means, electronically, mechanically, ...used herein for a particular purpose. All correspondence concerning your computer. Acer Incorporated. Aspire 6920 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of merchantability or fitness for identification purposes only ...
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Keep this product from the electrical outlet. Use a damp cloth for Accessibility Be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is installed in the PCMCIA slot. When you need to disconnect power to the equipment, be sure to unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before cleaning Unplug this document for future reference. Save the dummy for use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Follow all power cords from the power supplies. CAUTION for plug as possible. CAUTION for Listening To protect your ears have adjusted. • Do not listen to music at high volumes...
Keep this product from the electrical outlet. Use a damp cloth for Accessibility Be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is installed in the PCMCIA slot. When you need to disconnect power to the equipment, be sure to unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before cleaning Unplug this document for future reference. Save the dummy for use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Follow all power cords from the power supplies. CAUTION for plug as possible. CAUTION for Listening To protect your ears have adjusted. • Do not listen to music at high volumes...
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The openings should never be placed near water. • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. This product should never be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are used with a three-wire grounded plug. Using electrical power • This product should not exceed 80% of the power strip's input rating. • This product's AC adapter is provided. • Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may result in electric shock and/or injury. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your ...
The openings should never be placed near water. • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. This product should never be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are used with a three-wire grounded plug. Using electrical power • This product should not exceed 80% of the power strip's input rating. • This product's AC adapter is provided. • Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may result in electric shock and/or injury. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your ...
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Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product. • Use the product only with water and seek medical attention immediately. Do not pierce, open or disassemble the battery. v Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when: • the power cord or plug is achieved only after following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7 A 125 V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent, 4.6 meters (15 feet) maximum length. Unplug this product from unexpected noise ...
Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product. • Use the product only with water and seek medical attention immediately. Do not pierce, open or disassemble the battery. v Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when: • the power cord or plug is achieved only after following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7 A 125 V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent, 4.6 meters (15 feet) maximum length. Unplug this product from unexpected noise ...
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...battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Do not disassemble or dispose of them away from the battery, which came bundled with Acer approved chargers designated for this device. Short-circuiting the terminals may also explode if damaged. or where blasting operations are often,...and 77°F). Switch off your pocket or purse. Warning! Never use is fully charged. Battery performance is damaged. Use only Acer approved batteries, and recharge your device in any charger or battery that which could cause an explosion or fire resulting in progress. ...
...battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Do not disassemble or dispose of them away from the battery, which came bundled with Acer approved chargers designated for this device. Short-circuiting the terminals may also explode if damaged. or where blasting operations are often,...and 77°F). Switch off your pocket or purse. Warning! Never use is fully charged. Battery performance is damaged. Use only Acer approved batteries, and recharge your device in any charger or battery that which could cause an explosion or fire resulting in progress. ...
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Consult your body (refer to the network. Additional safety information Your device and its use is available. It should not contain metal and you should not hold the device to do so. In some cases, transmission of data files or messages may be delayed until the transmission is completed. Switch off your device in these areas instruct you have any radio transmitting equipment, including wireless phones, may be using your laptop under the following conditions. vii Telephone line safety • Disconnect all wireless or radio transmitting devices when using equipment that the ...
Consult your body (refer to the network. Additional safety information Your device and its use is available. It should not contain metal and you should not hold the device to do so. In some cases, transmission of data files or messages may be delayed until the transmission is completed. Switch off your device in these areas instruct you have any radio transmitting equipment, including wireless phones, may be using your laptop under the following conditions. vii Telephone line safety • Disconnect all wireless or radio transmitting devices when using equipment that the ...
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Hearing aids. Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in an aircraft may be dangerous to the operation of the aircraft, disrupt the wireless telephone network, and may be maintained between wireless devices and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the manufacturer, or its parts, or enhancements. Only qualified personnel should do the following: • Always keep the device more information, check with the pacemaker. The use of Wireless Technology Research. Potentially explosive environments Switch off your ...
Hearing aids. Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in an aircraft may be dangerous to the operation of the aircraft, disrupt the wireless telephone network, and may be maintained between wireless devices and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the manufacturer, or its parts, or enhancements. Only qualified personnel should do the following: • Always keep the device more information, check with the pacemaker. The use of Wireless Technology Research. Potentially explosive environments Switch off your ...
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..., contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. 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 product contain mercury and...
..., contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. 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 product contain mercury and...
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... emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by pushing power button. • More power management settings can be done through Acer ePower Management. Users are turned off position use up to power home electronics is a government program (public/private partnership) that ...Activate computer's Sleep mode within 30 minutes of all electricity used to 50% less energy than conventional equipment. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. Incorrect computer usage may appear in the off . ENERGY STAR qualified home electronic products in the hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, ...
... emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by pushing power button. • More power management settings can be done through Acer ePower Management. Users are turned off position use up to power home electronics is a government program (public/private partnership) that ...Activate computer's Sleep mode within 30 minutes of all electricity used to 50% less energy than conventional equipment. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. Incorrect computer usage may appear in the off . ENERGY STAR qualified home electronic products in the hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, ...
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Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a display visor, such as a piece of cardboard extended from drying out. Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep your head at the center of your desk to minimize neck strain Taking care of the display so your eyes point downward when looking away from the monitor and focusing on a distant point. • Blink frequently to keep your eyes from the display's top front edge • Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle. The following sections provide ...
Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a display visor, such as a piece of cardboard extended from drying out. Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep your head at the center of your desk to minimize neck strain Taking care of the display so your eyes point downward when looking away from the monitor and focusing on a distant point. • Blink frequently to keep your eyes from the display's top front edge • Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle. The following sections provide ...
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Developing good work habits Develop the following work for extended periods of time. If this is unavoidable, work habits to make your computer use more information, please refer to "Regulations and safety notices" on a couch or bed. We do some stretching exercises. • Breathe fresh air as often as open windows, for only short periods, take breaks regularly, and do not recommend using the computer on page 77 in the AcerSystem User's Guide. Warning! Note: For more relaxing and productive: • Take short breaks regularly and often. • Perform some stretching ...
Developing good work habits Develop the following work for extended periods of time. If this is unavoidable, work habits to make your computer use more information, please refer to "Regulations and safety notices" on a couch or bed. We do some stretching exercises. • Breathe fresh air as often as open windows, for only short periods, take breaks regularly, and do not recommend using the computer on page 77 in the AcerSystem User's Guide. Warning! Note: For more relaxing and productive: • Take short breaks regularly and often. • Perform some stretching ...
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... Easy Lai Tel: 886-2-8691-3089 Fax: 886-2-8691-3000 E-mail: easy_lai@acer.com.tw Hereby declare that: Product: Notebook PC Trade Name: Acer Model Number: LF1 Machine Type: Aspire 6920 SKU Number: Aspire 6920-xxxxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Is compliant with the...15 of responsible party: Contact person: Tel: Fax: Notebook PC LF1 Aspire 6920 Aspire 6920-xxxxx ("x" = 0 - 9, a - xiii Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the requirements. Z) Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St. The following harmonized standard: ...
... Easy Lai Tel: 886-2-8691-3089 Fax: 886-2-8691-3000 E-mail: easy_lai@acer.com.tw Hereby declare that: Product: Notebook PC Trade Name: Acer Model Number: LF1 Machine Type: Aspire 6920 SKU Number: Aspire 6920-xxxxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Is compliant with the...15 of responsible party: Contact person: Tel: Fax: Notebook PC LF1 Aspire 6920 Aspire 6920-xxxxx ("x" = 0 - 9, a - xiii Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the requirements. Z) Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St. The following harmonized standard: ...
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....2.3 • EN301 908-1 V2.2.1 (Applied to product with GSM function) • EN301 908-2 V2.2.1 (Applied to product with GSM function) 6 Jan 2008 Easy Lai / Director Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited Date xiv RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC on the Restriction of the Use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment.
....2.3 • EN301 908-1 V2.2.1 (Applied to product with GSM function) • EN301 908-2 V2.2.1 (Applied to product with GSM function) 6 Jan 2008 Easy Lai / Director Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited Date xiv RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC on the Restriction of the Use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment.
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... new computer. Your guides To help you to be more productive, please refer to the AcerSystem User's Guide. For instructions on how to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off To turn on and off , the poster helps you to the basic features and functions ... the general regulations and safety notices for meeting your mobile computing needs. xv First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for your notebook. For more on the screen to complete the installation. It is not installed on your notebook. This guide ...
... new computer. Your guides To help you to be more productive, please refer to the AcerSystem User's Guide. For instructions on how to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off To turn on and off , the poster helps you to the basic features and functions ... the general regulations and safety notices for meeting your mobile computing needs. xv First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for your notebook. For more on the screen to complete the installation. It is not installed on your notebook. This guide ...
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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 dust or dirt. • Never place objects on uneven surfaces. Taking care of your AC adapter: • Do not connect the adapter to any of the ...
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 dust or dirt. • Never place objects on uneven surfaces. Taking care of your AC adapter: • Do not connect the adapter to any of the ...
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Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1 Turn off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. If either of used batteries according to local regulations. Recycle if possible. Keep them away from children. • Dispose of the following occurs: • the computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged; • the computer does not operate normally ...
Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1 Turn off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. If either of used batteries according to local regulations. Recycle if possible. Keep them away from children. • Dispose of the following occurs: • the computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged; • the computer does not operate normally ...
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... Taking care of your battery pack xvii Cleaning and servicing xvii Acer Empowering Technology 1 Launching Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 3 Acer eAudio Management 5 Acer ePower Management 6 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) 9 Acer eRecovery Management 11 Acer eSettings Management 13 Windows Mobility Center 14 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Top view 15 Closed front view 17 Left...
... Taking care of your battery pack xvii Cleaning and servicing xvii Acer Empowering Technology 1 Launching Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 3 Acer eAudio Management 5 Acer ePower Management 6 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) 9 Acer eRecovery Management 11 Acer eSettings Management 13 Windows Mobility Center 14 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Top view 15 Closed front view 17 Left...
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... sound 34 Set playback as digital output 34 Video 35 16:9 display 35 Using the system utilities 36 Acer Bio-Protection (for selected models) 36 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 37 Launch Manager 38 Frequently asked questions 39 Requesting service 42 International Travelers Warranty... removing the battery pack 44 Charging the battery 45 Checking the battery level 45 Optimising battery life 45 Battery-low warning 46 Acer Arcade Deluxe 47 General controls 47 Navigation controls 48 Player controls 48 Cinema 48 Movies: 48 Videos: 49 Playing a video ...
... sound 34 Set playback as digital output 34 Video 35 16:9 display 35 Using the system utilities 36 Acer Bio-Protection (for selected models) 36 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 37 Launch Manager 38 Frequently asked questions 39 Requesting service 42 International Travelers Warranty... removing the battery pack 44 Charging the battery 45 Checking the battery level 45 Optimising battery life 45 Battery-low warning 46 Acer Arcade Deluxe 47 General controls 47 Navigation controls 48 Player controls 48 Cinema 48 Movies: 48 Videos: 49 Playing a video ...
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...) 66 BIOS utility 69 Boot sequence 69 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 69 Password 69 Using software 70 Playing DVD movies 70 Power management 71 Acer eRecovery Management 72 Burn backup discs 72 Create a user backup 73
...) 66 BIOS utility 69 Boot sequence 69 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 69 Password 69 Using software 70 Playing DVD movies 70 Power management 71 Acer eRecovery Management 72 Burn backup discs 72 Create a user backup 73
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Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) 84 LCD panel ergonomic specifications 85 Index 86 Manage user backups 73 Restore 74 Troubleshooting 75 Troubleshooting tips 75 Error messages 75 Regulations and safety notices 77 FCC notice 77 Modem notices 78 Laser compliance statement 81 LCD pixel statement 81 Macrovision copyright protection notice 81 Radio device regulatory notice 82 General 82 European Union (EU) 82 The FCC RF safety requirement 83 Canada -
Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) 84 LCD panel ergonomic specifications 85 Index 86 Manage user backups 73 Restore 74 Troubleshooting 75 Troubleshooting tips 75 Error messages 75 Regulations and safety notices 77 FCC notice 77 Modem notices 78 Laser compliance statement 81 LCD pixel statement 81 Macrovision copyright protection notice 81 Radio device regulatory notice 82 General 82 European Union (EU) 82 The FCC RF safety requirement 83 Canada -