Acer 8940 User's Manual
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1. Aspire 8940 Series Quick Guide Copyright 2009 All Rights Reserved Aspire 8940 Series Quick Guide Original Issue 08 2009 Aspire 8940 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs Your guides To help you use your Acer notebook we have designed a set of guides First off the Just for Starters poster helps you get started with setting up your computer The Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in the Aspire product series It covers basic topics such as using the keyboard and audio etc Please understand that due to its nature the Generic User Guide as well as the AcerSystem User Guide mentioned below will occasionally refer to functions or features which are only contained in certain models of the series but not necessarily in the model you purchased Such instances are marked in the text with language such as only for certain models The Quick Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of your new computer For more on how your computer can help you to be more productive please refer to the AcerSystem User Guide This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as system utilities data recovery expansion options and troubleshooting In addition it contains warranty informa2. PE d 2 Optional DVB T digital TV antenna VHF and UHF compatible only for certain models 3 Remote control 14 Copy protected media files To prevent illegal distribution some digital media files are secured with a license This license specifies how you may use the file and the duration of the license For example a license can specify whether you can copy the file to a portable device or play it on another computer The terms of the license are specified by the person or company that provided the file or the TV broadcaster that provided the content Windows Media Center cannot play protected files unless you acquire a license for that content There are many different ways you may acquire licensed files the most common is to download them from content providers such as a record company The content provider may issue a license when you download the file Otherwise when you play a file for which you have no license Windows Media Center attempts to acquire one automatically or prompts you to acquire one Additionally some TV content might be marked as protected by the TV content owner broadcaster or originator The terms of the content protection are specified by the content provider and transmitted with the TV show If the show is recorded the content protection terms are stored with the recorded TV file and enforced upon playback Some shows or portions of a recorded show might be restricted to play on the PC that it w
3. as recorded on If you attempt to play the recorded TV file on another computer you are notified that it is restricted content and you cannot play it In addition some protected media files or portions of files might have a license that expires after a specified amount of time If you try to access the media file after the license expires you are notified that the media file is no longer available Note Not all display adapters and associated drivers support restricted content If support for restricted content is added you may need to update the driver for your video adapter For more information contact your hardware manufacturer 15 Enjoying TV with Windows Media Center Computers that include Windows Media Center Edition or InstantOn Arcade may be used to watch TV and to access video content via an audio video connection to an external device such as a video camera Choose your input type The avdio video connection may be either a DVB T digital antenna only for certain models or a PAL SECAM or NTSC connector Please refer to the appropriate section Watching TV using the optional DVB T digital TV antenna only for certain models DVB T digital TV is an international standard that is used to transmit terrestrial television services in digital format It is gradually replacing analog broadcasts in many countries The DVB T digital antenna can be used with Windows Media Center to watch local DVB T digital TV broadcast
4. cial keys and controls I O interface Environment 440 W x 295 D x 31 43 8 H mm 17 34 x 11 62 x 1 22 1 73 inches 4 6 kg 10 1 Ibs with 8 cell battery ACPI 3 0 71 W 4800 mAh 3 pin 120 W AC adapter ENERGY STAR 103 104 107 key keyboard Touchpad pointing device ExpressCard 54 slot Acer Bio Protection fingerprint reader Multi in 1 card reader SD MMC MS MS PRO xD USB 2 0 port IEEE 1394 port HDMI port with HDCP support DisplayPort eSATA port External display VGA port Consumer infrared CIR port RF in jack Headphones speaker line out jack with S PDIF support Microphone in jack Line in jack Ethernet RJ 45 port DC in jack for AC adapter Temperature Operating 5 C to 35 C Non operating 20 C to 65 C Humidity non condensing Operating 20 to 80 Non operating 20 to 80 Note Only for certain models Note The specifications listed above are for reference only The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased 13 What you need to enjoy TV only for certain models Note The following content is for general reference only Actual product specifications may vary If your computer has a TV tuner it includes a complete set of cables NTSC converter optional DVB T antenna only for certain models and a remote control for use with the Windows Media Center These include 1 Antenna connector and cable lt P converter j
5. data backup Enables disables the Bluetooth function Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication only for certain models Enables disables the wireless LAN function Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication For entering data into your computer Touch sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse Indicates when the hard disk drive is active Lights up when Num Lock is activated Lights up when Caps Lock is activated Indicates the computer s power status Indicates the computer s battery status 1 Charging The light shows amber when the battery is charging 2 Fully charged The light shows blue when in AC mode The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons The center button serves as Acer Bio Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4 way control function only for certain models Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer Turns the internal touchpad on and off Touch sensitive controls for Acer Arcade volume up down and media play pause stop previous next with mute and hold keys 13 Acer PowerSmart Puts your computer into power saving VW key mode 14 Speakers Front left center and front right speakers deliver stereo audio output 15 Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to He play g save power Press any key to return only for certain models 1 The front panel i
6. emote control for use with Windows Media Center the table below explains the functions 19 When using Windows pushing the POWER button will put your computer into Standby mode push it again to resume When using InstantOn Arcade push the POWER button to shut down your computer 20 Remote functions CO NI I UT By WI N 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 TeleText regions only Play Record Rewind Skip Backward Pause Recorded TV Guide Navigation OK buttons Mute Back Volume Start Color buttons TeleText Enter Power DVD Menu Stop Fast Forward Skip Forward Live TV Information Channel 0 9 buttons Clear Play selection Record TV Reverse playback or go to previous picture Skip a section backward Pause playback Display Recorded TV page Display the Guide Navigate and confirm selection Toggle audio on off Return to an earlier screen Increase or decrease the audio playback level Open or close Windows Media Center Teletext shortcut functions Turn teletext on or off Activate the current selection Enter or wake from Standby mode Display DVD menu Stop current playing or recording operation Speed up playback or go to next picture Skip a section forward Show live TV Provide information about the current selection Change the channel Enter TV channel or other input Clear current input
7. m Platform System memory Display TV tuner Graphics Audio Storage subsystem Communication Privacy control Genuine Windows 7 Intel Core i7 processor Mobile Intel PM55 Express Chipset Dual Channel SDRAM support Up to 4 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory upgradeable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules 16 9 aspect ratio 18 4 Full HD 1920 x 1080 Digital TV tuner supporting DVB T NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250M NVIDIA GeForce GT 240M Dolby optimized surround sound system with five built in stereo speakers and one subwoofer supporting low frequency effects True5 1 channel surround sound output High definition audio support S PDIF Sony Philips Digital Interface support for digital speakers Ms Sound compatible Acer Purezone technology with two built in stereo microphones 2 5 hard disk drive Optical drive options e Blu ray Disc Writer DVD Super Multi double layer drive e Blu ray Disc DVD Super Multi double layer drive DVD Super Multi double layer drive Multi in 1 card reader Acer Video Conference featuring Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam e Acer PureZone technology WLAN Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5100 5300 WPAN Bluetooth 2 1 Enhanced Data Rate EDR LAN Gigabit Ethernet Wake on LAN ready Acer Bio Protection fingerprint solution BIOS user supervisor HDD passwords Kensington lock slot 12 Dimensions and weight Power subsystem Spe
8. ndicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed UP Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer s controls like screen brightness and volume output To activate hotkeys press and hold the lt Fn gt key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination lt Fn gt lt F2 gt Sn System Starts System Property for displaying property system information lt Fn gt lt F4 gt 7 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode lt Fn gt lt F5 gt Display toggle Switches display output between the Ie display screen external monitor if connected and both lt Fn gt lt F6 gt a Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power Press any key to return lt Fn gt lt F8 gt d Speaker Turns the speakers on and off toggle lt Fn gt lt F9 gt wt Keyboard Turns the keyboard backlight on or A backlight off toggle lt Fn gt lt gt gt 5 Brightness up Increases the screen brightness lt Fn gt lt q gt Brightness Decreases the screen brightness down Closed front view 3 en 1 SP Multi in 1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital SD LILIA MultiMediaCard MMC Memory ste Stick MS Memory Stick PRO MS 2 PRO xD Picture Card xD KID Note Push to remove install the card Only one card can operate at any given time 2 CIR receiver Receives signals from a remote control 3 Speakers Dolby 5 1 speake
9. rs deliver stereo audio output Rear view ar 1 2 1 Tuba The dedicated Tuba CineBass subwoofer pumps out earthshaking movie house audio 2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use Left view 10 DISPLAY HDMI e SATA ExpressCard 54 DC in jack Ethernet RJ 45 port External display VGA port DISPLAY port HDMI port e SATA port USB 2 0 port 4 pin IEEE 1394 port Line in jack Microphone in jack Headphones speaker line out jack with S PDIF support ExpressCard 54 slot Connects to an AC adapter Connects to an Ethernet 10 100 1000 based network Connects to a display device e g external monitor LCD projector Supports high definition digital video connections Supports high definition digital video connections Connects to eSATA devices only for certain models Connects to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera Connects to IEEE 1394 devices Accepts audio line in devices e g audio CD player stereo walkman mp3 player Accepts inputs from external microphones Connects to audio line out devices e g speakers headphones Accepts one ExpressCard 54 module Right view 1 2 345 mm 1 Qt USB 2 0 port Connects to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera 2 Optical drive Internal optical drive accepts CDs or DVDs 3 Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is indica
10. s on your notebook PC To connect the digital antenna 1 Plug the antenna cable into the RF jack of your computer Note Do not twist or loop the antenna cable Extending the antenna cable up to 20 cm to improve signal quality 16 Watching TV with an external antenna or cable socket You may use conventional TV cables connected to an external antenna or cable socket to watch TV on your computer Connecting antenna cables To connect your cables 1 Plug the antenna connector into the RF jack of your computer 2 Connect the other end to your TV cable using the cable converter if necessary PAL SECAM SAN Notebook Z cos NTSC Converter Home antenna Important Please ensure you use the correct cable system for your region before attempting to connect the antenna cable 17 Running the Windows Media Center Setup wizard To watch TV on your computer you need to run the Windows Media Center TV Setup Wizard Follow these steps to complete the TV function setup 1 Open Windows Media Center from the Start All Programs menu This will open the Windows Media Center welcome screen 2 Click Tasks settings TV followed by Set Up TV Signal to begin the TV setup process 3 If you have already configured some settings Windows Media Center will warn you that changing your settings may affect any current scheduled recordings Click Yes followed by Next to begin the setup 4 Windows Media Center will automa
11. tically detect your region If the default choice is correct select Yes followed by Next If incorrect first select No followed by Next before choosing your correct region Select Next to continue 5 Next you will be presented with a choice of TV signals Select Antenna then select DVB T 6 You will then be asked if you have a set top box Select No then press OK to continue 7 Windows Media Center will then scan for available TV services Click Start Scan to continue 8 Next select whether you want to use the TV guide service Choose Yes or No before clicking Next to continue If you select Yes you will be directed to the TV guide agreement and enter postcode pages 9 When complete you will be prompted to save the scan results Click Finish to save the results and exit 10 You are now ready to begin watching TV Note For more details on how to set up TV channels please refer to the Windows Media Center help file 18 Begin watching TV To begin watching TV you need to open Windows Media Center 1 Click Start All Programs and Windows Media Center This will open the Windows Media Center main page 2 Select TV from the main page 3 Click on Live TV to begin watching If you have not started your computer you may use InstantOn Arcade only for certain models 1 Push the InstantOn button on your computer 2 Push the Live TV button on your remote Remote control If your computer is bundled with a r
12. tion and the general regulations and safety notices for your notebook It is available in Portable Document Format PDF and comes preloaded on your notebook Follow these steps to access it 1 Click on Start All Programs AcerSystem 2 Click on AcerSystem User Guide Note Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader If Adobe Reader is not installed on your computer clicking on AcerSystem User Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation For instructions on how to use Adobe Reader access the Help and Support menu Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters poster let us show you around your new Acer notebook Top view 1 _i 15 14 13 s 12 6 1 7 on 1 1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication webcam only for certain models 2 Le Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording 3 Display screen Also called Liquid Crystal Display LCD displays computer output Configuration may vary by models Power button Backup key Bluetooth communication button indicator Wireless LAN communication button indicator Keyboard Touchpad HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Power Battery Click buttons left center and right Palmrest Touchpad toggle Acer MediaTouch Turns the computer on and off Launches Acer Backup Management for three step
13. tor active 4 Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the drive button 5 Emergency eject Ejects the optical drive tray when the hole computer is turned off Note Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off 6 USB 2 0 port Connects to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera 7 RF in port Accepts input signals from digital TV Qi tuner devices only for certain models 8 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington compatible R fa computer security lock Note Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock Some keyless models are also available 10 Base view Co 2 eS a 4 J 5 ws ee 6 mn 7 Battery bay Battery release latch Battery lock Hard disk bay Secondary Hard disk bay Main Memory compartment Ventilation slots and cooling fan Houses the computer s battery pack Releases the battery for removal Locks the battery in position Houses the computer s hard disk secured with screws for certain models only Houses the computer s hard disk secured with screws Houses the computer s main memory Enable the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use Note Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan 11 Specifications Operating syste
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