Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto Extensa 4120 del fabbricante Acer
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Extensa 4420/4120 Series User's Guide.
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iii Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instruct ions marked on the product. Turning the product off before clea ning Unplug this product fro m the wall outlet before cleanin g.
iv Warnings • Do not us e this prod uct near wa ter. • Do not place this product on an unstab le cart, stand or table. If the produ ct falls, it could be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are pro vided fo r ventilation to ensure reliable operatio n of the pr oduct and to protect it fr om over heating.
v Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from unexpected noise produced by othe r nearby electrical devic es that may interfere with the performance of this product.
vi discharged hundreds of times, b ut it will eventually wear out. When the operation time b ecomes noticeably sho rter than normal, buy a new battery. Use only Acer approved batteries, and rech arge your battery only with Acer approved chargers designated for this d evice.
vii Telephone line safety • Disconnect all telephone lin es from the equipment when not in use and/or before serv icing. • To avoid the remote risk of electric shock from lightn ing, do not conn ect the telephone line to this equipm ent during lightning or thunderstorms.
viii Pacemakers. Pacemaker manufacturers recommen d that a minimum separation of 15.3 centimeters (6 inches) be maintained between wireless devices and a pacemaker to avoid p otential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of Wireless Technolo gy Research.
ix Emergency calls Warning: You cann ot make emergency calls throug h this device. To make an emergency call yo u shall dial out through yo ur mobile phone or other telephone call system. Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding.
x ENERGY STAR is a government pro gram (public/private partnership) that gives people the power to pro tect the envi ronment in a c ost effective way and without sacrificing quality or prod uct features.
xi Finding your comfort zone Find your comf ort zone by adjustin g the viewing angle o f the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to achieve maximu m comfort.
xii Developing good work habits Develop the following work habits to m ake your computer use mo re relaxing and productive: • Take short breaks regularly and often. • Perform some stretching exercises. • Breathe fresh air as often as possible. • Exercise regularly and maintain a health y body.
xiii First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer noteb ook your choice fo r meeting your mobile co mputing needs. Your guides To help you use your Acer notebo ok, we have designed.
xiv To turn the power off, do any of the follo wing: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start then c lick on Shut Down . • Use the power button You can also put the co mputer in sleep mode by pressing the sleep hotkey <Fn> + <F4> .
xv Taking care of yo ur battery pack Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Turn the power off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. Keep them away from children.
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Information for your safety and comfort iii Safety instructions iii Additional safety information vii Operating environment vii Medical devices vii Vehicles viii Potentially explosive environments vii.
Using a computer security lock 36 Audio 37 Adjusting the volume 37 Using the system utilities 38 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 38 Launch M anager 39 Norton Internet Security 40 NTI Shadow 4.
Fax/data modem 56 Built-in networ k feature 57 Fast Infrared (FIR) 57 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 58 IEEE 1394 port 58 PC Card slot 59 Installing memory 60 BIOS utility 60 Boot sequen ce 60 Enable disk.
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1 Empowering Technology Acer Empowering Technology The Empowering Technology too lbar makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and m anage your new Acer system. Displayed by default in the upper half of your screen , it provides access to the following utilitie s: Note: All of the following co ntent is for general reference only.
2 Empow ering Te chnolog y Acer eNet Manage ment Acer eNet Management helps you qu ickl y connect to both wired and wireless networks in a variety of locations. To access this utility, select "Acer eNet Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar or run the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program g roup in Start menu.
3 Empowering Technology Acer eNet Management ca n save networ k settings for a location to a profile, and automatically switch to the approp riate profile when you move from one location to another. Settings stored incl ude network con nection settings (IP and DNS settings, wireless AP details, etc.
4 Empow ering Te chnolog y Acer ePower Mana gement Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your power management o ptions.
5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to save your new settings. To delete a po wer plan: You cannot delete the power plan yo u are currently using. If y ou want to delete the active power plan, switch to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you wish to delete from the drop-down list.
6 Empow ering Te chnolog y Acer ePresent ation Management Acer ePresentation Managemen t lets you project your computer's display to an external display device or projector using the hotkey: <Fn> + <F5> .
7 Empowering Technology Acer eDataSecurity Management (for sel ected models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that protects your files from being accessed b y unauthorized persons.
8 Empow ering Te chnolog y Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Managemen t is simple yet effective utility that allows you to lock removabl e storag e, optical and flop py driv e devices to ensure that data can't be stolen while your system is unattended.
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10 Empow ering Te chnolog y Acer eRecovery Manageme nt Acer eRecovery Management is a versatile ba ckup utility. It allows you to create full or incremental backups, burn the fa ctory default image to optical disc, and restore from previously created backups or reinstall applic ations and drivers.
11 Empowering Technology For more information, please refer to "Acer eRec overy Man agement " on page 62 in the AcerSystem User's Guide .
12 Empow ering Te chnolog y Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications, set BIOS passwo rds and mo dify boot options. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navig ation.
13 Empowering Technology Windows Mobility Center (for Windows Vista only) The Windows Mobility Center colle cts key mobile-related system settings in on e easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to fit the situation as you change locations, networks or activities.
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15 English Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us sh ow you arou nd your new Acer no tebook. Front view # Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication (for selected models).
16 English 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), disp lays computer o utput. 4 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the computer's functions an d compone nts. 5 Keybo ard For enteri ng data into your co mputer .
17 English Closed front view # Icon Item Description 1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 2 IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. 3 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer and IR-aware comp uter).
18 English Left view # Icon Item Description 1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensin gton-compatible computer security lock. 2 Optical drive Internal optical driv e; accepts CDs or DVDs (locat ion depe nds on mo del) 3 Optical disk access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active (locat ion depe nds on mo del).
19 English Right view Rear view # Icon Item Description 1 PC Card slot eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot. 2 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card. 3 Two USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2. 0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 4 S-Video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port Connects to a television or display device with S-video inpu t.
20 English Base view Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Acer DASP (Disk Anti- Shock Protection) Protects the hard disk drive from shocks and bumps.
21 English Specifications Operating system • Windows Vista ™ Busin ess • Windows Vista ™ Home Premi um • Windows Vista ™ Home Ba sic • Genuin e Windows ® XP Professional (Service Pack 2.
22 English Storage subsystem • 80/120/160 GB or larger hard disk drive with A cer DASP (Disk Anti-Sho ck Protection) enhancem ent • Optical drive op tions: • DVD-Sup er Multi double -layer drive.
23 English Communication • A cer Video Conference fea turing: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam supporting enhanced Acer PrimaLite ™ technolo gy (for selected models) • Optional Acer Bluetooth ® VoIP phone • WLAN: Acer InviLink ™ 802.
24 English Note: The specifications listed above are fo r reference only. The exact confi guration of your PC depend s on the model purchased. Software • Acer Empowering Technolog y (Acer eNet, ePow.
25 English Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is clos ed up. 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the b attery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The lig ht shows green when in AC mo de.
26 English Easy-launch buttons There are several con veniently located easy-laun ch buttons. They are: mail, Web browser, Empowering Key < > and one user-pro grammable button. Press < > to run the Acer Empowering Technology. Please see "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1 .
27 English Three productivity keys give users one -touch acce ss to protection and manageability features for a more secure, smarter and easier way to work.
28 English Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a poin ting device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor respon ds as you move your finger across the surface of the touchpad. The central locatio n on the palmrest provides op timum comfort and support.
29 English to the left and right buttons on a mo use. Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button. • Use the 4-way scroll (3) button to scroll up or do wn and move left or right a page. This button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applicatio ns.
30 English Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded num eric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, func tion and special key s. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lo ck keys which you can toggle on an d off.
31 English Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific func tions. Key Description Windows key Pr essed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it la unches the Start menu.
32 English Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combination s to access most of the computer's controls l ike screen brightness, volum e output and the BIOS u tility. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey comb ination.
33 English <Fn> + < ↑ > Volume up Inc reases the sound volume . <Fn> + < ↓ > Volume down Decreases the sound volume. <Fn> + < → > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. <Fn> + < ← > Brightness down Decreases the screen b rightness.
34 English Special keys You can locate the Euro symbol and th e US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. The Euro symb ol 1 Open a text editor or word pro cessor.
35 English Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray Press the drive eject button to eject the optical drive tray when th e computer is on. Insert a paper clip to the emergen cy eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off.
36 English Using a computer security lock The note book comes wi th a Kensin gton-com patible security slot for a security lock. Wrap the computer security lock c able around an immovable o bject such as a table or handle of a locke d drawer. Insert the lock into the notch and tu rn the key to secure the lock.
37 English Audio The computer comes with 32-b it High Definition (HD) Audio, and dual stereo speakers. Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the c omputer is as easy as pressing some buttons. See "Hotkeys" on page 32 for more information on adj usting the speaker volume.
38 English Using the system utilities Note: All of the following co ntent is for general reference only. Actual product specifications may vary. Acer GridVista (dual- display compatible) Note: This feature is only a vailable on certain models.
39 English Acer GridVista is simple to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select you r preferred screen configuratio n for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into th e appropriate grid. 3 Enjoy the conveni ence of a well-orga nized desk top.
40 English Norton Internet Security Norton Internet Security is an anti- virus utility that can protect against viruses, keeping your data safe and secure. How do I check for viruses? 1 Double-click the Norton Internet Security icon on the Windo ws desktop.
41 English NTI Shadow NTI Shadow allows users to schedule con tinuous backup jobs that co py the contents of one or more folders (t he "bac kup source") to another location (the "backup destination").
42 English Frequently asked questions The following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer. Easy solutions are provided fo r each one. I turned on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. Look at the power indicator: • If it is not lit, no power is being supp lied to the computer.
43 English No audio is heard from the computer. Check the following: • The volume may be muted. In W indows, look at the volume contro l (speaker) icon on the taskbar. If it is crossed-ou t, click on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be to o low.
44 English • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is turned on. • Make sure that the printer cable is conn ected securely to the computer's parallel port or a USB po rt and the corresponding port on the printer.
45 English To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is showing, press <Alt> + <F10> at the same time to enter the recovery process. 3 Refer to the onscreen instruct ions to perform system recovery. Important! T his feature occupies 10 GB in a hidd en partition on your hard di sk.
46 English Battery pack The computer uses a battery pack that gives you long use between charges. Battery pack characteristics The battery pack has the following characteris tics: • Employs current battery technology standards. • Delivers a battery-low warning.
47 English English Follow these ste ps again until the battery has been cha rged and discharged three times. Use this conditionin g process for al l new batterie s, or if a battery ha sn't been used for a long time. If the computer is to be stored for more than two weeks, you are advised to remove the battery pack from the unit.
48 English To remove a battery pack: 1 Slide the battery release latch to release the bat tery. 2 Pull the battery from the battery bay. Charging the battery To charge the battery, first make sure that it is correctly installed in the battery bay. Plug the AC adapter in to the computer, and connect to a mains power outlet.
49 English English Battery -low warni ng When using ba ttery power pay attenti on to the Windows po wer meter. Warning: Connect the AC adapte r as soon as possible after the battery-low warning a ppears. Data will b e lost if the battery to become fully d epleted and the c omputer shuts do wn.
50 English Taking your notebook PC with you This section gives you tips and hints to consider wh en moving around o r traveling with your co mputer. Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessor ie s: 1 Save any open files.
51 English Note: If the Sleep indicator is o f f, the computer has entered Hibernation mode an d is turned of f. If the power indicator is off but the Sleep indicator is on, the computer has entered Sleep mode. In both cases, press and release the power button to turn the computer back on.
52 English Special considerations Follow these guidelines to pro tect your computer while traveling to an d from work: • Minimize the effects of temperature chang es by keeping the computer with you.
53 English Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for taking the computer home, follow th ese guidelines to protect yo ur computer while traveling: • Always take the computer as carry-on luggage. • If possible, have the com puter inspected by hand.
54 English Securing your computer Your computer is a valuable investm ent that you need to take care of. Learn how to protect and take care of your com puter.
55 English Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt app ears when you press < F2 > to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up. • Type the Superviso r Password and press < Enter > to access the BIOS utility.
56 English Expanding through options Your note book PC of fers you a co mplete mobi le computi ng experi ence. Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral de vices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC. For instru ctions on how to connect different external devices to the computer, read the fol lowing section.
57 English Built-in network feature The built-in network feature allows you to con nect your computer to an Ethernet-based network. To use the network feature, connect an E thernet cable from the Ethernet (RJ-45) port on the chassis of the comp uter to a network jack or h ub on your network.
58 English Universal Serial Bus (USB) The USB 2.0 port is a high-speed serial b us which allows you to connect USB peripherals without taking up precious system resources. IEEE 1394 port The computer's IEEE 1394 port a llows you to connect to an IEEE 1394- compatible device like a video camera or digital camera.
59 English PC Card slot The Type II PC Card slot of the co mputer accepts PC Cards that enhance the usability and expand ability of the computer. These cards sho uld have a PC Card logo on th em. PC Cards (formerly PCMCIA) are ad d-on cards for portable computers, giving you expansion possib ilities long afforded by desktop PCs.
60 English Installing memory Follow these steps to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, un plug the AC adapter (if connected) an d remove the battery pack. Then turn the computer over to access its base. 2 Remove the screws from the memory co ver; then lift up and remove the memory cover.
61 English Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery ( hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Find D2D Recovery at the bottom of th e screen and use the <F5> and <F6> keys to set this value to Enabled .
62 English Note: To change the regio n code, insert a DVD movie of a different region into the DVD dr ive. P lea se re fer to the o nline help for more information. Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a too l to quickly backup and restore the sy stem.
63 English 3 Follow the instructions on scr een to complete the process. Burn backup disc Using the Burn Disc page o f Acer eRecovery Man agement, you can b urn the factory default image, a user backup imag e, the current system configuration, or an application back up image to CD or DVD.
64 English Troubleshooting This chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solution s to more serious problems require op ening up the computer. Do not attempt to ope n the computer yourself; co ntact your dealer or autho rized service center for assistance.
65 English English If you still encounter problems after goin g through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an au thorized service center for assistance.
66 English Regulations and safety notices FCC notice This device has been tested a nd found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
67 English English and (2) this device must accept any interference rece ived, including interference that may cause undesired operatio n. Notice: Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus comp lies with Canadian ICES-003.
68 English Your telephone company may m ake changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures th at could a ffect the pr oper functionin g of your equipment. If they do, you will be n otified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain unin terr upted teleph one ser vice.
69 English English Notice for New Zealand 1 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimu m conditions for connection to its network. It indic ates no endo rsement of the prod uct by Telecom , nor does it provide a ny sort of warranty .
70 English Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with this comp uter is a laser product. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is located on the drive. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RA DIATION WHEN OPEN.
71 English English Radio device regulatory notice Note : Below regulatory information is for models with wireless LAN and/or Blueto oth only. General This product complies with the radio fre quency and safety standards of any country or region i n which it has been approved for wireless use.
72 English wireless 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 function).
73 English English List of applicable countries EU member states as of May 2004 are: Belg ium, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finland, Sweden, United King dom Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Hu ngary, Czech Republic, Slova k Republic, Slovenia, Cyprus and Malta.
74 English 2 This device is restricted to indoor us e due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC re quires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range 5.15 to 5.25 GH z to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channe l Mobile Satellite systems.
75 English English LCD panel ergonomic specificati ons Design vie wing dista nce 500 mm Design inclination angle 0.0° Design azimuth angle 90.0° Viewing direction range class Class IV Screen tilt angle 85.
76 English Federal Communicatio ns Comission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference , and (2) This devic e must accept any interference received , including interference that may cause undesired operation.
77 English English We , Acer Comput er (Shanghai) Limited 3F, No. 168 Xizang medium road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai Tel: 886-2-8691-3089 Fax: 886-2-8691-3000 E-mail: easy_lai@acer.
78 English Index A AC adapter caring for xiv audio adjusting the volum e 37 trouble shootin g 43 B battery pack battery-low warning 49 caring for xv characteristics 46 charging 48 checking charge leve.
79 English on indicator 25 memory installing 60 messages error 64 modem 56 N network 57 Notebook Manager hotkey 32 num lock 30 on indicator 25 numeric keypad embedded 30 P password 54 types 54 PC Card.
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Se non hai ancora comprato il Acer Extensa 4120 è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Acer Extensa 4120 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Acer Extensa 4120 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Acer Extensa 4120 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Acer Extensa 4120, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Acer Extensa 4120.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Acer Extensa 4120. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Acer Extensa 4120 insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
