User manual ACER ASPIRE V5-571G

[. . . ] You must be in Windows to run the Application Recovery CD(s). If you have any questions on using the Application Recovery CD(s), contact Sony Customer Support. To use the Application Recovery CD(s) 1 2 3 Turn on your computer. If your computer is already on, close all applications. [. . . ] Check that the brightness control is adjusted correctly. See the manual that came with your display for details. Moisture condensation may have occurred. Do not use the computer for at least one hour and then turn on the computer. u u u u u u 4 Read Me First When the internal backup battery is low on power, it may not be able to boot your system properly. You can correct this situation as follows: Plug in the AC adapter and allow the computer to charge for one hour while the power is on. Do not use the computer during this time. After one hour, turn the power off and then on again. To charge the internal backup battery fully, keep the AC adapter connected for more than 24 hours after turning the power on. You can use your computer while charging the battery. DVgate and Digital Video Captures If your system displays the message, "Failed to record to DV deck, Please check deck's power status, cable connection and so on. ", while you are recording images to a digital video device using DVgate, close all open applications, and restart your computer. Frequent recording of images to a digital video device while using DVgate sometimes causes this to occur. For more information on DVgate, see the DVgate online help. Selecting the Printer Port Mode for Your Printer The default setting for the printer port mode is correct for most printers. Close all windows, and restart your computer in order for the new settings to take effect. Jog DialTM Control If you wish to use the Jog Dial control to read your e-mail or launch a web browser, you need an Internet connection and you must use Microsoft® Outlook® Express. If You Get an Error Message When Your Modem Tries to Dial If you get a message saying your modem is unable to complete a dialup connection, the message may be appearing because you are dialing from an area where an overlay area code* has been implemented. In such areas, even local calls require dialing the area code, or 1 + the area code, before the 7-digit telephone number. If you are dialing from such an area, you need to configure your dialup software to dial the area code, or 1 + the area code, before the 7-digit number. For instructions on how to do this, consult your dialup software's manual or online help. The same instructions will also tell you how to configure your dialup software to dial a 9 or other number to access an outside line (you may need to do this if, for instance, you are dialing from an office building). * An overlay area code is a second area code added to the same geographical area as an existing area code. 8 Read Me First Hardware Temperature The AC adapter or the bottom panel of your computer may become warm. This is the result of CPU operation and does not indicate a malfunction of the computer. The actual temperature varies depending on the peripherals and software you are using and the length of time that the unit is in use. The AC adapter may also become warm when the computer is off and the battery is charging. ! Do not cover the computer or adapter with clothing, blankets, or any other material when the computer is turned on. Covering these components may result in damage to your unit. When connecting the supplied AC adapter to an AC outlet that has more than two outlets, do not plug the AC adapter into an outlet that is obstructed by another adapter. To prevent fire or electrical shock, the adapter must be firmly plugged into the outlet. [. . . ] McAfee® VirusScan® Network Associates, Inc. VirusScan can detect viruses from floppy disks, Internet downloads, e-mail attachments, intranets, shared files, CD-ROMs, and online services. Media BarTM Sony Electronics Media Bar software is your all-in-one solution for audio/video playback. Media Bar software handles all common computer multimedia formats and controls selected Sony devices. [. . . ]