Acer Aspire 9400 Service Guide
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Chapter 115 Hot KeyIconItemDescription Fn+F1 Hot key help This key will cause a help message to appear on the display device that describes the definition and functionality of the unit hot keys. Fn+F2 Acer eSettings Launches the Acer eSetting in Acer Empowering Technology. See “Acer Empowering Technology” Fn+F3 Acer ePower ManagementLaunches the Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. See “Acer Empowering Technology” Fn+F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode Fn+F5 Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor(if connected)and both . Fn+F6 Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return Fn+F7 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off Fn+F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off Fn+wVolume up Increases the sound volume Fn+yVolume down Decreases the sound volume Fn+xBrightness up Increases the screen brightness Fn+zBrightness down Decrease the screen brightness Fn Fn-F1 Fn-F2 Fn-F3 Fn-F4 Fn Fn-F1 Fn-F2 Fn-F3 Fn-F4 Fn Fn-F1 Fn-F2 Fn-F3 Fn-F4 Fn Fn-F1 Fn-F2 Fn-F3 Fn-F4 Fn-F5 Fn-F6 Fn-F7 Fn-F8 Fn- Fn- Fn- Fn- Fn- Home Fn- Pg Up Fn- Pg Dn Fn-End Fn-F5 Fn-F6 Fn-F7 Fn-F8 Fn- Fn- Fn- Fn- Fn- Home Fn- Pg Up Fn- Pg Dn Fn-EndFn-F5 Fn-F6 Fn-F7 Fn-F8 Fn- Fn- Fn- Fn- Fn- Home Fn- Pg Up Fn- Pg Dn Fn-EndFn-F5 Fn-F6 Fn-F7 Fn-F8 Fn- Fn- Fn- Fn- Fn- Home Fn- Pg Up Fn- Pg Dn Fn-End Fn-F5 Fn-F6 Fn-F7 Fn-F8 Fn- Fn- Fn- Fn- Fn- Home Fn- Pg Up Fn- Pg Dn Fn-End Fn-F5 Fn-F6 Fn-F7 Fn-F8 Fn- Fn- Fn- Fn- Fn- Home Fn- Pg Up Fn- Pg Dn Fn-EndFn-F5 Fn-F6 Fn-F7 Fn-F8 Fn- Fn- Fn- Fn- Fn- Home Fn- Pg Up Fn- Pg Dn Fn-End Fn-F5 Fn-F6 Fn-F7 Fn-F8 Fn- Fn- Fn- Fn- Fn- Home Fn- Pg Up Fn- Pg Dn Fn-End
16Chapter 1 Special Keys You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center of your keyboard. The Euro Symbol 1.Open a text editor or word processor. 2.Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. The US Dollar Sign 1.Open a text editor or word processor. 2.Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. NOTE: This function varies according to the language settings. Alt Gr> Note www.microsoft.com/typography/faq/faq12.htm Note:>Alt Gr> th Note www.microsoft.com/typo graphy/faq/faq12.htm Note: Alt Gr> Note www.microsoft.com/typo graphy/faq/faq12.htm th Note:
Chapter 117 Using the System Utilities Acer GridVista(dual-display compatible) To enable the dual monitor feature of your notebook, first ensure that the second monitor is connected, then, select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on Settings. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to complete the process. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen. To access this function, please go to Start, All Programs and click on Acer GridVista. You may choose any one of the four display settings indicated below: Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. Set up Procedure 1.Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar. 2.Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. 3.Enjoy the convenience of a well-organized desktop. Note: Note: Start Control Panel Display Settings (2) Extend my Windows desk top onto this monitor Apply OK Start All Programs Acer GridVista Note: Note: Start Control Panel Display Settings (2) Extend my Windows desk top onto this monitor Apply OK Start All Programs Acer GridVista 1212 3 1 233 4 1 2
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NOTE: The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only.
Launch Manager
Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. You can access
the Launch Manager by clicking on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to start the application.
Norton AntiVirus
Norton AntiVirus is an anti-virus software that finds and repairs infected files, and protects against viruses to
keep your computer data safe and secure.
How do I check for viruses?
A Full System Scan scans all files on your computer. To perform a system scan:
Note:
"Easy-launch buttons" on page 22
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Easy-launch buttons on page 22
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1.Start Norton AntiVirus.
Double click on the Norton AntiVirus icon on the desktop or click on the Start menu in the Windows
taskbar, highlight Programs, and select Norton AntiVirus.
2.In the Norton AntiVirus main window, click Scan for Viruses.
3.In the Scan for Viruses panel, click Scan My Computer.
4.Under Actions, click Scan.
5.When the scan is complete, a scan summary appears. Click Finished.
You can schedule customized virus scans that run unattended on specific dates and times or at periodic
intervals. If you are using the computer when the scheduled scan begins, it runs in the background so that you
do not have to stop working.
For more information refer to the Norton Antivirus Help menu.
Start All Programs
Launch Manager
Norton AntiVirus
Start Programs
Norton AntiVirus
Scans
Scans Run Full System Scan
Finished
20Chapter 1 Acer Empowering Technology Acer’s innovative Empowering Technology makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer notebook. It features the following handy utilities: TAcer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and advanced encryption algorithms. TAcer eLock Management limits access to external storage media. TAcer ePerformance Management improves system performance by optimizing disk space, memory and registry settings. TAcer eRecovery Management backs up/recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. TAcer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. TAcer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently (for selected models). TAcer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. TAcer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings conveniently. For more information, press the < > key to launch the Empowering Technology menu, then click on the appropriate utility and select the Help function.
Chapter 121 Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is handy file encryption utility that protexts your files from being accessed by unauthorized persons. It is conveniently integrated with Windows explorer as a shell extension for quick and easy data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for MSN Messager and Microsoft Outlook. There are two passwords that can be used to encrypt/decrypt a file; the supervisor passowrd and the file- specific password. The supervisor passwork is a “master” password that cna decrypt any file on your system; the file-specific password will be used to encrypt files by default, or you cna choose to enter your own file- specific password when encrypting a file. NOTE: The password used encrypt a file is the unique key that the system needs to decrypt it. If you lose the password, the supervisor password is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. If you lose both passwords, there will be no way to decrypt your encryped file! Be sure to safeguard all related passwords!
22Chapter 1 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you to lock up your removable data, optical and floppy drives to ensure that data can’t be stolen while your notebook is unattended. TRemovable data devices - includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any other removable disk drives that can be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system. TOptical drive deivces - includes any kind of CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drives. TFloppy disk drives - 3.5-inch disks only. To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be set first. Once set, you may apply lock to any of the three kinds of devices. Lock(s) will immediately be set without any reboot necessary, and will remain locked after rebooting, until unlocked. If you do not set a password, Acer eLock Management will reset back to the initial status with all locks removed. NOTE: If you lose your password, there is no method to reset it except by reformatting your notebook or taking your notebook to anAcer Customer Serivce Center. Be sure to remember or write down your password.
Chapter 123 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook. It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: TMemory optimization - releases unused memory and check usage. TDisk optimization - removes unneeded items and files. TSpeed optimization - improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system.
24Chapter 1 Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility that does away with the need for recovery disks provided by the manufacturer. The Acer eRecovery Management utility occupies space in a hidden partition on your system’s HDD. User-created backups are stored on D: drive. Acer eRecovery Management provides you with: TPassword protection. TRecovery of applications and drivers. TImage/data backup: TBack up to HDD (set recovery point). TBack up to CD/DVD. TImage/data recovery tools: TRecover from a hidden partition (factory defaults). TRecover from the HDD (most recent user-defined recovery point). TRecover from CD/DVD.