Acer Aspire 7720ZG driver and firmware
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Aspire 7720 Series User's Guide EN - Page 3
... device
Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before connecting the power cord to the AC power outlet. Unplug the power cord before removing the power supply unit from the computer. If the system has multiple sources of power, disconnect power from the system by unplugging all power cords from the power...
Aspire 7720 Series User's Guide EN - Page 4
... devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack.
Using electrical power • This product should be operated from the type of power ...power strips are used, the load should not exceed 80% of the power strip's input rating.
• This product's AC adapter is equipped with a three-wire grounded plug.
The plug only fits in a grounded power outlet. Make sure the power...
Aspire 7720 Series User's Guide EN - Page 8
... it.
Hearing aids. Some digital wireless devices may interfere with some hearing aids. If interference occurs, consult your service provider.
Vehicles
RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles such as electronic fuel injection systems, electronic antiskid (antilock) braking systems, electronic speed control systems, and air bag systems...
Aspire 7720 Series User's Guide EN - Page 11
...• avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within
comfortable reach
• if you view your ...graphics clarity.
• Eliminate glare and reflections by: • placing your display in such a way that the side faces the window or
any light source
• minimizing room light by using drapes, shades ...
Aspire 7720 Series User's Guide EN - Page 13
... computer, clicking on AcerSystem User's 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.
Basic care and tips for using your computer
Turning your computer on and off
To turn on the computer, simply press and release the power...
Aspire 7720 Series User's Guide EN - Page 14
... place the computer on uneven surfaces.
Taking care of your AC adapter
Here are some ways to take care of your AC adapter:
• Do not connect the adapter to any other device. • Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it.
Carefully route the power cord and any cables away...
Aspire 7720 Series User's Guide EN - Page 16
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Disposal instructions
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Tips and information for comfortable use
x
First things first
xiii
Your guides
xiii
Basic care and tips for using your computer
xiii
Turning your computer on and off
xiii
Taking care of your computer
xiv
Taking care of your AC adapter
xiv
Taking care of your battery pack
xv
Cleaning and servicing
xv
Acer Empowering...
Aspire 7720 Series User's Guide EN - Page 17
... the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray
33
Using a computer security lock
33
Audio
34
Adjusting the volume
34
Using Dolby Home Theater for
surround/multi-channel sound
35
Set playback as digital output
35
Using the system utilities
37
Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)
37
Launch Manager
38
Norton Internet Security
39
Frequently asked questions
40
Requesting service
43...
Aspire 7720 Series User's Guide EN - Page 19
Installing memory
75
Connecting your TV and AV-in cables
(for selected models)
76
BIOS utility
79
Boot sequence
79
Enable disk-to-disk recovery
79
Password
79
Using software
80
Playing DVD movies
80
Power management
81
Acer eRecovery Management
82
Create backup
82
Burn backup disc
83
Restore and recovery
83
Troubleshooting
84
Troubleshooting tips
84
Error messages
...
Aspire 7720 Series User's Guide EN - Page 34
... or activities. Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on/off, external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on or off, and a shortcut to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. To...
Aspire 7720 Series User's Guide EN - Page 41
.../b/
g), or 3945BG (dual-mode 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology Intel® Celeron® processor technology 530/540/550 (1 MB L2 cache, 1.73/1.86/2 GHz, 533 MHz FSB) Mobile Intel® GL960 Express Chipset
Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel...
Aspire 7720 Series User's Guide EN - Page 62
... use your communication software, you need to set up your location: 1 Click on Start, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on Phone and Modem Options. 3 Begin setting up your location. Refer to the Windows manual.
Note: Please note, on first booting your notebook, that you can skip the Internet Connection setup, as it is not necessary to complete the installation of your Operating...
Aspire 7720 Series User's Guide EN - Page 63
... software content that is installed when you purchase your notebook. Follow the steps below to rebuild your C: drive. (Your C: drive will be reformatted and all data will be erased.) It is important to back up all data files before using this option. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery...
Aspire 7720 Series User's Guide EN - Page 67
...sure that it is correctly installed in the battery bay. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and connect to a mains power outlet. You can continue to operate your computer on AC power while your battery is ...to follow the suggestions set out below: • Purchase an extra battery pack. • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for on-the-go
use. • Eject a PC Card if it is ...
Aspire 7720 Series User's Guide EN - Page 84
... last channel viewed will be displayed full screen.
SportsCap (selected models only)
SportsCap is a revolutionary way of watching your sports videos. It automatically detects highlights of the most memorable moments in sports from your recorded games.
Note: The sports types available in your version of SportsCap depend on the version and modules installed on your computer.
Aspire 7720 Series User's Guide EN - Page 101
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Using software
Playing DVD movies
When the DVD drive module is installed in the optical drive bay, you can play DVD movies on your computer. 1 Eject the DVD disk.
Important! When you launch the DVD player for the first time, the program asks you to enter the region code. DVD disks are divided into 6 regions. Once your DVD drive is set...
Aspire 7720 Series User's Guide EN - Page 103
... save a backup of the current system configuration to hard disk, CD or DVD. You can also backup/restore the factory default image, and reinstall applications and drivers. Acer eRecovery Management consists of the following functions: 1 Create backup 2 Burn backup disc 3 Restore and recovery This chapter will guide you through each process.
Note: This feature is...
Aspire 7720 Series User's Guide EN - Page 104
... toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Restore button. 3 Select the backup point you would like to restore from. You can also
choose to recover the system from a factory default image, recover from a previously created CD/DVD or reinstall applications and drivers. 4 Follow the instructions on screen...
Aspire 7720 Series User's Guide EN - Page 119
... 44 charging 46 checking charge level 46 installing 45 low conditions 47 maximizing life 44 optimizing 46 removing 46 using the first time 44
BIOS utility 79 brightness
hotkeys 31
C
caps lock 29 on indicator 25
care AC adapter xiv battery pack xv computer xiv
CD-ROM ejecting manually 41 troubleshooting 41
charging checking level 46...
Aspire 7720 Series User's Guide EN - Page 120
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English
memory installing 75
messages error 84
modem 71
N
network 72 Notebook Manager
hotkey 31 num lock 29
on indicator 25 numeric keypad
embedded 30
P
password 69 types 69
ports 71 printer
troubleshooting 41 problems 40
CD-ROM 41 display 40 keyboard 41 printer 41 startup 40 troubleshooting 84
Q
questions setting location for modem use 41
S
safety
CD or DVD 90 modem notices 87 scroll...