User manual ACER ASPIRE 8942G

[. . . ] The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to your computer. All correspondences 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 2010 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. [. . . ] Avoid leaving your computer in a hot car. Changes in temperature and humidity can cause condensation to form in your computer. Before turning the computer on, allow it to return to room temperature, and then check the screen for signs of condensation. If the temperature change is greater than 10°C (18°F), allow the computer to come to room temperature slowly by placing it in a room with a temperature between the outside and room temperatures. Setting up a home office If you frequently work on your computer at home, as well as at work, it may be worthwhile purchasing a second AC adapter. This will allow you to travel lighter, as you can keep an AC adapter in each location. 53 Traveling with with computer Sometimes you might need to make longer trips with your computer. Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as you would for moving between your office and home. It is advisable to make sure that the battery is fully charged. If you are traveling by air, you might be required to turn on the computer during security checks. What to take with you It is advisable to take the following items with you: · · · · AC adapter Spare, fully charged battery packs Additional printer driver files (if you plan to use another printer) Phone and network cables (if you plan to use the computer's modem and network connections) Special considerations In addition to the considerations for taking your computer home, keep the following in mind: · · Always take your computer as carry-on luggage. If possible, have your computer manually inspected at security checks. Although the computer can pass safely through security X-ray machines, you should never expose it to a metal detector. If carried separately, avoid exposing floppy disks to hand-held metal detectors. · English You might also find it worthwhile keeping a second set of peripherals at home, such as a keyboard, keypad, mouse and printer. English 54 Moving with your computer English Traveling internationally with your computer Occasionally you might need to travel between countries with your computer. Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as you would for normal travel. Remember to take special precautions for air travel. What to take with you It is advisable to take the following items with you: · · · · · AC adapter Power cords that are appropriate for the countries you plan to visit Spare, fully charged battery packs Additional printer driver files (if you plan to use another printer) Phone and network cables (if you plan to use the computer's modem and network connections) Caution!The Settings page is reached by the Advanced Settings button on the Home page. Use the "Screen ratio" setting to choose between standard (4:3) or widescreen (16:9) display. Note: If your speakers are not capable of outputting low frequency signals, it is recommended that you do not select this option in order to avoid damaging your speakers. "Audio output" should be set to" Stereo" if you are listening to speakers, or "Virtual surround sound" if you are using headphones. Click About Aspire Arcade to open a page with version and copyright information. Click Restore to factory settings to return the Aspire Arcade settings to their default values. 61 When watching video clips, movies, or slideshows as full-screen visual content two pop-up control panels are shown when you move the mouse. They automatically disappear after several seconds. The "Navigation controls" panel appears at the top and the "Player controls" panel appears at the bottom of the screen. Navigation controls To return to the Arcade home page, click the Home button in the upper left corner of the window. To go up one folder level while searching for content, click Up one level. To return to a previous screen, click Return. The buttons in the upper right (Minimize, Maximize, and Close) have standard PC behaviours. To quit Aspire Arcade, click the Close button in the upper right corner of the window. You can also click To PC. Player controls At the bottom of the window, the player controls - used for video, slideshows, movies and music - are shown. [. . . ] 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. 93 This product complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of any country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use. [. . . ]