User manual ACER ASPIRE 4720G

[. . . ] The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to your computer. All correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial number, model number, and purchase information. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. Acer Aspire 2020 Series Notebook computer Model Number : __________________________________ Serial Number: ___________________________________ Purchase Date: ___________________________________ Place of Purchase: ________________________________ All trademarks and registered trademarks are the properties of their respective companies. iii Your guides A set of guides is provided to help you set up and use your Aspire computer. The Just for starters. . . poster shows you how to set up your computer. This User's Guide provides clear and concise information on using your computer productively. [. . . ] You may have to use a PC card modem in some locations. Special considerations In addition to the considerations for normal travel with your computer, keep the following in mind when traveling internationally: · Check that your power cord is suitable for the local power supply. If necessary, purchase a power cord that meets local requirements. If you plan to connect over a phone line, check that the computer's modem and your phone cord are suitable for the local phone system. If necessary, purchase a PC card modem that meets local requirements. If carried separately, avoid exposing floppy disks to hand-held metal detectors. · · Software Your Aspire 2020 series notebook computer includes system utilities. This chapter provides information on the important software that comes with your computer. 57 Your computer comes preloaded with the following software: · · · Microsoft Windows operating system Hardware BIOS setup utility System utilities, drivers and application software Note: To run software applications in Windows, first click on the Start button. Next, select the appropriate folder, and then click on the application icon. To learn about the software and utility, make use of the online help provided by the software. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the four launch keys located above the keyboard. See "Launch keys" on page 23 for the location of the launch keys. You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager, or by pressing an unassigned launch key. English System software English 58 Software English Aspire Arcade Instant-on Arcade Instant-on Arcade is state-of-the-art software, integrating the best digital media in one convenient and easy to use application. The Arcade includes Cinema, Album and Music modes. Nor are any power managment features available under instant-on Arcade. 61 Aspire Arcade is an integrated player for music, photos, DVD movies, and videos. To watch or listen, click a content button (e. g. Music, Video, etc. . . ) on the Arcade home page. Cinema - watch DVDs or VCDs Album - view photos stored on your hard drive or any removable media Video- watch and/or edit video clips Music - listen to music files in a variety of formats Burner - create CDs and/or DVDs to share or archive data Advanced Settings - adjust Aspire Arcade according to your preferences Note: While watching videos, DVDs, or slide shows your screensaver and power-saving features are unavailable. These functions are enabled when you listen to music. English Windows Arcade English 62 Software English Arcade Hot keys When running in the Windows environment, the key combinations listed below are available to control and fine-tune the features and settings of Aspire Arcade. Hot key Fn+F1 Fn+F3 Fn+F5 Fn+F6 Fn+F8 Fn + Subwoofer key Fn + Fn + Function On- line help menu Battery info Display toggle Screen blank Speaker toggle Turns the sub woofer on and off Volume up Increases the speaker volume. Volume down Decreases the speaker volume Brightness up Increases the screen brightness Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness Volume up Volume down Next Chapter Previous Chapter Fn + Fn + 63 Clicking a button on the Arcade home page opens the corresponding feature's home page. The content pages have buttons on the left and a content browsing area on the right. If a button shows one of several choices, such as sort order, the current setting is shown by a brightly coloured ball on the left side. To pick content, click and item in the content area. When there is more than one CD or DVD drive, all drives will be shown. Pictures and videos are shown as files (with thumbnails) and organized into folders. To go back up to the folder above it, click the Up one level button. [. . . ] patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. 4, 631, 603, 4, 577, 216, 4, 819, 098, 4, 907, 093, and 6, 516, 132 licensed for limited viewing uses only. Radio Device Regulatory Notice Note: Below regulatory information is for models with wireless LAN and/or BluetoothTM only. 95 This product complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of any country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use. [. . . ]