Acer Aspire 7720G User Manual Page 1

Aspire 7720Z/7720/7320 SeriesUser's Guide

xENERGY STAR (for selected models) is a government program (public/private partnership) that gives people the power to protect the environment in a co

80EnglishConnecting your TV and AV-in cables (for selected models)Follow the instructions below to set up the TV function of your Acer notebook.PAL/SE

81EnglishTo set up the antenna:1 Push gently at the top until the bottom section pops out.2 Pull the bottom up until it is positioned at 90 degrees to

82EnglishAV-in cableThe AV-in cable can be used to connect your notebook to a VHS player or camcorder for viewing, capturing and recording video clips

83EnglishBIOS utilityThe BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS.Your computer is already properly confi

84EnglishUsing softwarePlaying DVD moviesWhen the DVD drive module is installed in the optical drive bay, you can play DVD movies on your computer.1 E

85EnglishPower managementThis computer has a built-in power management unit that monitors system activity. System activity refers to any activity invo

86EnglishAcer eRecovery ManagementAcer eRecovery Management is a tool to quickly backup and restore the system. You can create and save a backup of th

87EnglishBurn backup discUsing the Burn Disc page of Acer eRecovery Management, you can burn the factory default image, a user backup image, the curre

88EnglishTroubleshootingThis chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solut

89EnglishEnglishIf you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service cente

xiThe following section provides tips for more comfortable computer use.Finding your comfort zoneFind your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle

90EnglishRegulations and safety noticesFCC noticeThis device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant

91EnglishEnglishand (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.Notice: Canadian

92EnglishYour telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of y

93EnglishEnglishNotice for New Zealand1 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the

94EnglishLaser compliance statementThe CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser product. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (sh

95EnglishEnglishRadio device regulatory noticeNote: Below regulatory information is for models with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only.GeneralThis pro

96Englishwireless mouse/keyboard)• EN301 511 V9.0.2:2003 (Applied to models with 3G function)• EN301 908-1 V2.2.1:2003 (Applied to models with 3G fu

97EnglishEnglishList of applicable countriesEU member states as of May 2004 are: Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Lux

98English2 This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC requires this product to be used

99EnglishEnglishFederal Communications ComissionDeclaration of ConformityThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to t

xii•Avoid looking at bright light sources, such as open windows, for extended periods of time.Developing good work habitsDevelop the following work ha

100EnglishWe, Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited 3F, No. 168 Xizang medium road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, ChinaContact Person: M

101EnglishEnglishLCD panel ergonomic specificationsDesign viewing distance 500 mmDesign inclination angle 0.0°Design azimuth angle 90.0°Viewing direct

102EnglishIndexAAC adaptercaring for xivaudio 38adjusting the volume 38troubleshooting 44Bbattery packbattery-low warning 51caring for

103Englishmemoryinstalling 79messageserror 88modem 75Nnetwork 76Notebook Managerhotkey 34num lock 32on indicator 28numeric keypad

xiiiFirst things firstWe would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs.Your guidesTo help yo

xivTo turn the power off, do any of the following:• Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start then click on Shut Down.• Use the power buttonYo

xvTaking care of your battery packHere are some ways to take care of your battery pack:• Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Turn the

Information for your safety and comfort iiiSafety instructions iiiAdditional safety information viiOperating environment viiMedical devices viiVehicle

Hotkeys 34Special keys 35Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 37Using a computer security lock 37Audio 38Adjusting the volume 38Using Dolby Hom

Recorded TV 61Scheduling recordings 61Program guide 61Find program 61TV settings 61Using TeleText functions 62Acer Arcade Deluxe(for selected models)

ExpressCard 78Installing memory 79Connecting your TV and AV-in cables (for selected models) 80BIOS utility 83Boot sequence 83Enable disk-to-disk recov

Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes. Such cha

1Empowering TechnologyAcer Empowering TechnologyThe Empowering Technology toolbar makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage

2Empowering TechnologyAcer eNet Management Acer eNet Management helps you quickly connect to both wired and wireless networks in a variety of location

3Empowering TechnologyAcer eNet Management can save network settings for a location to a profile, and automatically switch to the appropriate profile

4Empowering TechnologyAcer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your power management op

5Empowering Technology3 Click "Apply" to save your new settings.To delete a power plan:You cannot delete the power plan you are currently us

6Empowering TechnologyAcer eAudio Management Acer eAudio Management allows you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of Dolby® Home Theater™ on

7Empowering TechnologyAcer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you project your computer's display to an external display

8Empowering TechnologyAcer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models)Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that protects your

9Empowering TechnologyAcer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is simple yet effective utility that allows you to lock removable storage, optical

iiiInformation for your safety and comfortSafety instructionsRead these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all wa

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11Empowering TechnologyAcer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a versatile backup utility. It allows you to create full or incremental

12Empowering TechnologyFor more information, please refer to "Acer eRecovery Management" on page 86 in the AcerSystem User's Guide.Note

13Empowering TechnologyAcer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications, set BIOS passwords and modif

14Empowering TechnologyWindows Mobility CenterThe Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in one easy-to-find place, so yo

15EnglishYour Acer notebook tourAfter setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us show you around your new Acer

16English2Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication. (for selected models)3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), display

17EnglishClosed front view# Icon Item Description1 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman).2 Microphone-in

18EnglishLeft view# Icon Item Description1Kensington lock slotConnects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.2 External display (VGA) port

19EnglishRight viewRear view# Icon Item Description1 2 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).2 AV-in port Accepts inp

ivWarnings• Do not use this product near water.• Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the product falls, it could be seri

20EnglishBase view# Icon Item Description1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for remova

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23EnglishSpecificationsOperating system• Windows Vista™ Home Premium• Windows Vista™ Home Basic• Windows Vista™ Starter• Windows Vista™ UltimatePlatfo

24EnglishGraphics• NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600M GS/GT with up to 1280 MB of TurboCache™ (512 MB of dedicated GDDR2 VRAM, up to 768 MB of shared system memor

25EnglishStorage subsystem• One or two 80/120/160/200/250 GB or larger hard disk drives• Optical drive options:•Blu-ray Disc™ drive (for selected mode

26EnglishSpecial keys and controls• 105-/106-key keyboard, with inverted "T" cursor layout; 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel• Seamless touchpad w

27EnglishNote: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.Software• Ace

28EnglishIndicatorsThe computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators.The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is clo

29EnglishEasy-launch buttonsLocated beside the keyboard are application buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: Empowering Ke

vNote: The grounding pin also provides good protection from unexpected noise produced by other nearby electrical devices that may interfere with the p

30EnglishTouchpadThe built-in seamless touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move y

31English• Press the left (1) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions. These two buttons are s

32EnglishUsing the keyboardThe keyboard has full-sized keys, separate numeric keypad, cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys.Lock keys and s

33EnglishWindows keysThe keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.Key DescriptionWindows keyPressed alone, this key has the same

34EnglishHotkeysThe computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and the BIOS ut

35EnglishSpecial keysYou can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard.The Euro symbol1 O

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37EnglishEjecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive trayPress the drive eject button to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is on.Insert a pape

38EnglishAudioThe computer comes with 32-bit Intel High-Definition audio, and Dolby® certified surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers

39EnglishUsing Dolby Home Theater for surround/multi-channel soundYour Acer notebook comes with the Dolby® Home Theater audio enhancement featuring Do

vidischarged hundreds of times, but it will eventually wear out. When the operation time becomes noticeably shorter than normal, buy a new battery. Us

40EnglishThe Playback Devices dialog box will pop up. There are three tabs: Playback, Recording and Sounds. Click the Playback tab, and then select Re

41EnglishUsing the system utilitiesAcer GridVista (dual-display compatible)Note: This feature is only available on certain models.To enable the dual d

42English1 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar.2 Drag and drop each window into the ap

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44EnglishFrequently asked questionsThe following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer. Easy solutions are p

45English• If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to the line-out port on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn

46Englishrecovery CDs.Note: If your system is the multilingual version, the operating system and language you choose when you first turn on the system

47EnglishRequesting serviceInternational Travelers Warranty (ITW)Your computer is backed by an International Travelers Warranty (ITW) that gives you s

48EnglishBattery packThe computer uses a battery pack that gives you long use between charges.Battery pack characteristicsThe battery pack has the fol

49EnglishEnglishFollow these steps again until the battery has been charged and discharged three times.Use this conditioning process for all new batte

viiTelephone line safety• Disconnect all telephone lines from the equipment when not in use and/or before servicing.• To avoid the remote risk of elec

50EnglishTo remove a battery pack:1 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery.2 Pull the battery from the battery bay.Charging the batter

51EnglishEnglishBattery-low warningWhen using battery power pay attention to the Windows power meter.Warning: Connect the AC adapter as soon as possib

52EnglishAcer Arcade (for selected models)Acer Arcade is an integrated player for music, photos, TV, DVD movies and videos. It can be operated using y

53EnglishFinding and playing contentClicking a button on the Arcade home page opens the corresponding feature's home page. The content pages have

54EnglishIn Audio Settings:Use "Speaker Environment" to choose between "Headphones," "SPDIF," "2" or more spea

55EnglishVirtual keyboardWhenever you are required to enter search information, or name a file, DVD or folder, you can use the onscreen virtual keyboa

56EnglishCinemaIf your computer came with a DVD drive, you can play movies from DVDs and video CDs (VCDs) with the Cinema function of Acer Arcade. Thi

57EnglishAlbumAcer Arcade lets you view digital photos individually or as a slide show, from any available drive on your computer. Click the Album but

58EnglishTo add background music to a slide show, click on the "Slide Show Music" option. The Slide Show Music page will ask you to choose m

59EnglishMusicFor convenient access to your music collection, click Music on the Arcade homepage to open the Music homepage.Select the folder, CD or c

viiiPacemakers. Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum separation of 15.3 centimeters (6 inches) be maintained between wireless devices and

60EnglishTV (for selected models)Arcade allows you to watch TV from your computer. Click the TV button on the home page to show the TV main page.The L

61EnglishNote: Since the TV content you watch always lags slightly behind the live TV broadcast, going to the end of the instant replay recording is a

62EnglishSignal settingsClick on Capture Device to select between an analog or digital input for your TV signal.Select TV Source to choose the source

63EnglishNote: The snapshot function is available when TeleText is running.

64EnglishAcer Arcade Deluxe(for selected models) Note: Acer Arcade Deluxe is available for systems with Windows Media Center.Acer Arcade Deluxe extend

65EnglishRemote control (for selected models)If your computer is bundled with a remote control for use wiht the Arcade Deluxe software, the table belo

66EnglishRemote functions*TeleText regions only.# Item Description1 Play Play selection2 Record Record TV3 Rewind Reverse playback or go to previous p

67EnglishStarting Acer Arcade DeluxeYou can run the Acer Arcade Deluxe utilities directly from Windows Media Center. To do this, scroll up/down from t

68EnglishDV WizardDV Wizard provides real-time preview and capture from DV camcorders and webcams to your computer's hard drive or directly burne

69EnglishTaking your notebook PC with youThis section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving around or traveling with your computer.Disconne

ixEmergency callsWarning: You cannot make emergency calls through this device. To make an emergency call you shall dial out through your mobile phone

70EnglishNote: If the Sleep indicator is off, the computer has entered Hibernation mode and is turned off. If the power indicator is off but the Sleep

71EnglishSpecial considerationsFollow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work:• Minimize the effects of temperature

72EnglishSpecial considerationsIn addition to the guidelines for taking the computer home, follow these guidelines to protect your computer while trav

73EnglishSecuring your computerYour computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of. Learn how to protect and take care of your comput

74EnglishEntering passwordsWhen a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen.• When the Supervisor Password is set

75EnglishExpanding through optionsYour notebook PC offers you a complete mobile computing experience.Connectivity optionsPorts allow you to connect pe

76EnglishBuilt-in network featureThe built-in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernet-based network.To use the network feat

77EnglishIEEE 1394 portThe computer's IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394-compatible device like a video camera or digital camer

78EnglishExpressCardThe ExpressCard is the newest version of the PC Card. It is a smaller and faster interface that further enhances the usability and

79EnglishInstalling memoryFollow these steps to install memory:1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pa