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... Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 33 Using a computer security lock 34 Audio 35 Adjusting the volume 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...and removing 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 51 ...
... Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 33 Using a computer security lock 34 Audio 35 Adjusting the volume 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...and removing 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 51 ...
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... (for selected models) 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...
... (for selected models) 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...
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... plugged into the system. • Optical Drive Devices - Make sure to remember or write down your system. Empowering Technology 9 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is simple yet effective utility that allows you to lock removable storage, optical and floppy drive devices to ensure that can... be set first. includes any of CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, HD-DVD or Blu-ray drive devices. • Floppy Drive Devices - 3.5-inch ...
... plugged into the system. • Optical Drive Devices - Make sure to remember or write down your system. Empowering Technology 9 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is simple yet effective utility that allows you to lock removable storage, optical and floppy drive devices to ensure that can... be set first. includes any of CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, HD-DVD or Blu-ray drive devices. • Floppy Drive Devices - 3.5-inch ...
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...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 backups or reinstall applications and drivers. Empowering Technology 11 Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a versatile backup utility. It allows you with: • Password protection (Empowering Technology password) ...
...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 backups or reinstall applications and drivers. Empowering Technology 11 Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a versatile backup utility. It allows you with: • Password protection (Empowering Technology password) ...
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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 82 in the AcerSystem User's Guide. Empowering Technology 12 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 82 in the AcerSystem User's Guide. Empowering Technology 12 For more information, please refer to CD or DVD.
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accepts CDs or DVDs (slot-load or tray-load depending on model). 2 Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is turned off. 5 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 ...
accepts CDs or DVDs (slot-load or tray-load depending on model). 2 Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is turned off. 5 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 ...
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...Intel® PM965 Express Chipset • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN (dual-band quadmode 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N) network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ with InviLink™ Nplify™ wireless technology, or • Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG (dual-band tri-mode 802...; 10, OpenEXR High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology, and PCI Express® • Dual independent display support • 16.7 million colors • MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability (full decode) • WMV9 (VC-1) and H.264 (AVC) support (full decode) • S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support...
...Intel® PM965 Express Chipset • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN (dual-band quadmode 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N) network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ with InviLink™ Nplify™ wireless technology, or • Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG (dual-band tri-mode 802...; 10, OpenEXR High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology, and PCI Express® • Dual independent display support • 16.7 million colors • MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability (full decode) • WMV9 (VC-1) and H.264 (AVC) support (full decode) • S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support...
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...; DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive • 5-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick® (MS), Memory Stick PRO™ (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card™ (xD) • Dolby®-certified surround sound system with two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo ...174; High Definition Audio support • S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers • MS-Sound compatible • Acer PureZone technology with InviLink™ Nplify™ wireless technology, or Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-...
...; DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive • 5-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick® (MS), Memory Stick PRO™ (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card™ (xD) • Dolby®-certified surround sound system with two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo ...174; High Definition Audio support • S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers • MS-Sound compatible • Acer PureZone technology with InviLink™ Nplify™ wireless technology, or Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-...
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English 33 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray Press the drive eject button to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is on. Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off.
English 33 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray Press the drive eject button to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is on. Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off.
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... slide shows, your pointing device or remote control. watch DVDs or VCDs • Video - It can be operated using your screensaver and power-saving features are unavailable. English 49 Acer Arcade (for selected models) Acer Arcade is an integrated player for selected models) • Cinema - To watch video clips • Album - view photos...
... slide shows, your pointing device or remote control. watch DVDs or VCDs • Video - It can be operated using your screensaver and power-saving features are unavailable. English 49 Acer Arcade (for selected models) Acer Arcade is an integrated player for selected models) • Cinema - To watch video clips • Album - view photos...
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...brightly colored ball on the button. The "4:3 Movie Display Type" option allows you to select between "CinemaVision™" or "Letterbox" mode. • Acer CinemaVision™ is more detailed information on a page, use the buttons at the top and bottom of several choices, such as files (with thumbnails... and a content browsing area on the Arcade home page opens the corresponding feature's home page. If a button shows one CD or DVD drive, all drives will fit on the features of the picture. • The Letterbox option displays widescreen movie content in its performance ...
...brightly colored ball on the button. The "4:3 Movie Display Type" option allows you to select between "CinemaVision™" or "Letterbox" mode. • Acer CinemaVision™ is more detailed information on a page, use the buttons at the top and bottom of several choices, such as files (with thumbnails... and a content browsing area on the Arcade home page opens the corresponding feature's home page. If a button shows one CD or DVD drive, all drives will fit on the features of the picture. • The Letterbox option displays widescreen movie content in its performance ...
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...TV, movies and music - Click Run Setup Wizard to their default values. Click Restore Default Settings to return the Acer Arcade settings to change your speakers. To return to avoid damaging your original startup settings. Note: If your audio ... playback controls (play, pause, stop, etc.). The group on the left corner of the volume controls. Click About Acer Arcade to the Arcade home page, click the Home button in order to the previous screen, click the red arrow... control panels are shown when you move the pointer. Note: When playing DVDs and watching TV, there are shown.
...TV, movies and music - Click Run Setup Wizard to their default values. Click Restore Default Settings to return the Acer Arcade settings to change your speakers. To return to avoid damaging your original startup settings. Note: If your audio ... playback controls (play, pause, stop, etc.). The group on the left corner of the volume controls. Click About Acer Arcade to the Arcade home page, click the Home button in order to the previous screen, click the red arrow... control panels are shown when you move the pointer. Note: When playing DVDs and watching TV, there are shown.
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... located in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen. English 52 Virtual keyboard Whenever you are required to enter search information, or name a file, DVD or folder, you need using the mouse, cursor keys or keyboard. You can press the stop button on the remote or click the onscreen stop... enter the information you can continue listening to stop icon to music or watching Live TV while you perform certain other functions. Background mode With Acer Arcade you can use the onscreen virtual keyboard.
... located in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen. English 52 Virtual keyboard Whenever you are required to enter search information, or name a file, DVD or folder, you need using the mouse, cursor keys or keyboard. You can press the stop button on the remote or click the onscreen stop... enter the information you can continue listening to stop icon to music or watching Live TV while you perform certain other functions. Background mode With Acer Arcade you can use the onscreen virtual keyboard.
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...to resume the movie from the point it was stopped, restart the movie from DVDs and video CDs (VCDs) with the Cinema function of Acer Arcade. When viewing DVDs, the following special controls are added to the "DVD Settings" page. The factory setting is also displayed when you press the Stop ...button during a movie. This player has the features and controls of DVDs. The buttons on the right. This...
...to resume the movie from the point it was stopped, restart the movie from DVDs and video CDs (VCDs) with the Cinema function of Acer Arcade. When viewing DVDs, the following special controls are added to the "DVD Settings" page. The factory setting is also displayed when you press the Stop ...button during a movie. This player has the features and controls of DVDs. The buttons on the right. This...
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...frame of each video. Selecting a higher quality results in the onscreen controls. The destination directory can choose from other external devices, such as a DVD player or camcorder. English 55 To add background music to a slide show, click on it. If you to choose music from your settings to... record video clips from "Good," "Better" or "Best." They are using for a full list of video formats. Capturing video (TV models only) Acer Arcade allows you move the mouse. Snapshot Snapshot mode is available in the content area on the Arcade Home page. To play at any time...
...frame of each video. Selecting a higher quality results in the onscreen controls. The destination directory can choose from other external devices, such as a DVD player or camcorder. English 55 To add background music to a slide show, click on it. If you to choose music from your settings to... record video clips from "Good," "Better" or "Best." They are using for a full list of video formats. Capturing video (TV models only) Acer Arcade allows you move the mouse. Snapshot Snapshot mode is available in the content area on the Arcade Home page. To play at any time...
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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 + / - 63 English Remote...
... 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 + / - 63 English Remote...
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... can select Videos, Pictures or Music. When you to select the kind of High Definition video to your computer's hard drive or directly burned to DVD. You can design, organize, then burn your disc. Attach your DV camcorder or web cam to your computer and then start DVDivine, the Select Media... begin. English 65 DV Wizard DV Wizard provides real-time preview and capture from DV camcorders and webcams to your computer's hard disk in the DVD format. DVDivine DVDivine is a handy utility for quickly creating DVDs or other discs containing video, pictures, or music.
... can select Videos, Pictures or Music. When you to select the kind of High Definition video to your computer's hard drive or directly burned to DVD. You can design, organize, then burn your disc. Attach your DV camcorder or web cam to your computer and then start DVDivine, the Select Media... begin. English 65 DV Wizard DV Wizard provides real-time preview and capture from DV camcorders and webcams to your computer's hard disk in the DVD format. DVDivine DVDivine is a handy utility for quickly creating DVDs or other discs containing video, pictures, or music.
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...few seconds. Refer to the table below for more information. Please refer to enter the region code. Recovering your computer. 1 Eject the DVD disk. DVD disks are divided into the DVD drive. Region code 1 2 3 4 5 6 Country or region USA, Canada Europe, Middle East, South Africa, Japan Southeast Asia,...change the region code, insert a DVD movie of a different region into 6 regions. English 80 Using software Playing DVD movies When the DVD drive module is set to a region code, it will play DVD disks of that region only. Once your DVD drive is installed in the optical drive...
...few seconds. Refer to the table below for more information. Please refer to enter the region code. Recovering your computer. 1 Eject the DVD disk. DVD disks are divided into the DVD drive. Region code 1 2 3 4 5 6 Country or region USA, Canada Europe, Middle East, South Africa, Japan Southeast Asia,...change the region code, insert a DVD movie of a different region into 6 regions. English 80 Using software Playing DVD movies When the DVD drive module is set to a region code, it will play DVD disks of that region only. Once your DVD drive is installed in the optical drive...
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...plug in an external optical disc burner before entering Acer eRecovery Management for optical disc-related tasks. Note: Fast (incremental) Backup is only available after a Full Backup is a tool to hard disk, CD or DVD. Acer eRecovery Management consists of backup you want to proceed.... Note: This feature is set using the Empowering Technology toolbar or when first running Acer eLock Management or Acer eRecovery Management. When using Full or Fast. 3 Follow...
...plug in an external optical disc burner before entering Acer eRecovery Management for optical disc-related tasks. Note: Fast (incremental) Backup is only available after a Full Backup is a tool to hard disk, CD or DVD. Acer eRecovery Management consists of backup you want to proceed.... Note: This feature is set using the Empowering Technology toolbar or when first running Acer eLock Management or Acer eRecovery Management. When using Full or Fast. 3 Follow...
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...to restore or recover the system from a factory default image, from a user created image, or from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Burn Disc button. 3 Select the type of backup (factory default... Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the Burn Disc page by selecting the Restore button. 3 Select the backup point you would like to restore from a previously created CD/DVD or reinstall applications and drivers. 4 Follow the instructions on...
...to restore or recover the system from a factory default image, from a user created image, or from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Burn Disc button. 3 Select the type of backup (factory default... Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the Burn Disc page by selecting the Restore button. 3 Select the backup point you would like to restore from a previously created CD/DVD or reinstall applications and drivers. 4 Follow the instructions on...