Acer Aspire 9920 User Manual

Chapter 111
Indicators
The computer has eight several easy-to-read status indicators, including five on the front panel. The power, battery 
and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is closed.
Note: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. The light shows green when the system is under 
AC mode.
IconItemDescription
Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated.
Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.
HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is...

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Easy-launch Buttons
There are several conveniently located easy-launch buttons. They are one user-programmable button, web 
browser button, mail button, and Acer Empowering Key  . Press   to run the Acer Empowering Technology. 
Although the mail and web browser buttons are pre-set to E-mail and Internet programs, they can be redefined by 
users. To set the web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager.
Easy-launch buttonDefault application
Acer Empowering Technology...

Chapter 113
Touchpad
The built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds 
as you move your finger across the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides 
optimumg comfort and support.
Touchpad Basics
The following items will show you how to use the touchpad.
•Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor.
•Press the left (1) and right (4) buttons to perform selection and execution functions. These two...

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Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. 

Chapter 115
Using the Keyboard
The full-sized keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and 
special keys.
Lock Keys and Embedded Numeric Keypad
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
Windows keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Lock KeyDescription
Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters are typed in uppercase.
Num Lock
 + 
When Num Lock is on, the separate keypad is in numeric...

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Hotkeys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computers controls like screen 
brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the  key before pressing 
the other key in the hotkey combination.
KeyIconDescription
Windows key Press alone. This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start 
button. It launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to 
provide a variety of functions:
 + : Display the...

Chapter 117
Special keys
You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard.
Hot KeyIconFunctionDescription
 +  Hot key help Displays help on hotkeys.
 +  Acer eSettings Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering 
Technology.
 +  Acer ePower 
ManagementLaunches the Acer ePower Management in Acer 
Empowering Technology.
 +  Sleep Leads the computer to Sleep mode.
 +  Display toggle Switches the display output between the display 
screen, external...

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The Euro symbol
1.Open a text editor or word processor.
2.Either directly press the  symbol at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold  and then 
press the symbol 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 directly press the  key at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold  and then...

Chapter 119
Acer OrbiCam
The Acer OrbiCam is a 1.3 megapixel CMOS camera appropriately mounted on top of the LCD panel. The 
camera’s 225-degree ergonomic rotation allows you to capture high-resolution photos or videos up front or at the 
back of the LCD panel. The Acer OrbiCam fully supports the Acer Video Conference technology so you transmit 
the best video conference quality over an instant messenger service.
Rotating the Acer OrbiCam
The Acer OrbiCam rotates 225 degrees counterclockwise to achieve...

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Launching the Acer OrbiCam
To launch the Acer OrbiCam, double-click on the Acer OrbiCam icon on the desktop, or click Start > All Programs 
> Acer > Acer OrbiCam. The Acer OrbiCam capture window will appear as below.
Changing the Acer OrbiCam Settings
Resolution
To change the capture resolution, click the displayed resolution at the bottom right corner of the capture window, 
then select the desired resolution. 
Note: Setting the camera resolution to 640 x 480 or larger does not change the...