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... plug is achieved only after following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may interfere with the performance of the battery, charging will often require extensive work by other nearby electrical devices that may result in performance, indicating a need to replace the power cord set . Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. The battery can be charged and
... plug is achieved only after following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may interfere with the performance of the battery, charging will often require extensive work by other nearby electrical devices that may result in performance, indicating a need to replace the power cord set . Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. The battery can be charged and
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... computing needs. For instructions on how to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off To turn on the screen to be more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Your guides To help you get started with setting up your computer. xiii First things first We would like to the basic features and functions of your new computer...
... computing needs. For instructions on how to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off To turn on the screen to be more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Your guides To help you get started with setting up your computer. xiii First things first We would like to the basic features and functions of your new computer...
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... lock 36 Audio 37 Adjusting the volume 37 Using the system utilities 38 Acer BiopProtect (manufacturing option) 38 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 39 Launch Manager 40 Norton Internet Security 41 NTI Shadow 42 Frequently asked questions 43 Requesting service 46 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 46 Before you call 46 Battery pack 47 Battery pack characteristics 47 Maximizing the battery's life 47 Installing and removing the battery pack 48 Charging the battery...
... lock 36 Audio 37 Adjusting the volume 37 Using the system utilities 38 Acer BiopProtect (manufacturing option) 38 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 39 Launch Manager 40 Norton Internet Security 41 NTI Shadow 42 Frequently asked questions 43 Requesting service 46 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 46 Before you call 46 Battery pack 47 Battery pack characteristics 47 Maximizing the battery's life 47 Installing and removing the battery pack 48 Charging the battery...
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... Index 80 Expanding through options 57 Connectivity options 57 Fax/data modem 57 Built-in network feature 58 Fast Infrared (FIR) 58 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 59 IEEE 1394 port 59 PC Card slot 60 Installing memory 61 BIOS utility 61 Boot sequence 61 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 62 Password 62 Using software 62 Playing DVD movies 62 Acer eRecovery Management 63 Create backup 63 Burn backup disc 64 Restore and recovery 64 Troubleshooting 65 Troubleshooting tips 65 Error messages 65 Regulations...
... Index 80 Expanding through options 57 Connectivity options 57 Fax/data modem 57 Built-in network feature 58 Fast Infrared (FIR) 58 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 59 IEEE 1394 port 59 PC Card slot 60 Installing memory 61 BIOS utility 61 Boot sequence 61 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 62 Password 62 Using software 62 Playing DVD movies 62 Acer eRecovery Management 63 Create backup 63 Burn backup disc 64 Restore and recovery 64 Troubleshooting 65 Troubleshooting tips 65 Error messages 65 Regulations...
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...8226; Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. Actual product specifications may vary. • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings. • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and encryption (for selected models). • Acer eLock Management limits access to access frequently used functions and manage your password!
...8226; Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. Actual product specifications may vary. • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings. • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and encryption (for selected models). • Acer eLock Management limits access to access frequently used functions and manage your password!
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..., change the display and sleep settings you want your computer to use. 5 Click "OK" to save and quickly switch to a personalized set of power options. 1 Click the Create Power Plan icon. 2 Enter a name for configuring your power management options. To edit a power plan: Editing a power plan allows you to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. To create a new power plan: Creating customized power plans allows you to save your new power plan. Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power...
..., change the display and sleep settings you want your computer to use. 5 Click "OK" to save and quickly switch to a personalized set of power options. 1 Click the Create Power Plan icon. 2 Enter a name for configuring your power management options. To edit a power plan: Editing a power plan allows you to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. To create a new power plan: Creating customized power plans allows you to save your new power plan. Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power...
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... Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your display settings using the hotkey: + . Empowering Technology 6 Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you need to use an external resolution that are not auto-detected, launch Acer ePresentation Management to the system. For projectors and external devices that is not supported by the graphics vendor. Note: If the restored resolution is not correct after disconnecting a projector, or you project your system display will be automatically switched...
... Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your display settings using the hotkey: + . Empowering Technology 6 Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you need to use an external resolution that are not auto-detected, launch Acer ePresentation Management to the system. For projectors and external devices that is not supported by the graphics vendor. Note: If the restored resolution is not correct after disconnecting a projector, or you project your system display will be automatically switched...
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... except by reformatting your password. Make sure to any other removable storage devices that data can apply locks to remember or write down your system. includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives, and any of CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, HD-DVD or Blu-ray drive devices. • Floppy Drive Devices - 3.5-inch floppy drives only. Once set first. To use Acer eLock Management, the Empowering Technology password must be set , you lose the...
... except by reformatting your password. Make sure to any other removable storage devices that data can apply locks to remember or write down your system. includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives, and any of CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, HD-DVD or Blu-ray drive devices. • Floppy Drive Devices - 3.5-inch floppy drives only. Once set first. To use Acer eLock Management, the Empowering Technology password must be set , you lose the...
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Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or 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 /off , and a shortcut to fit the situation as you change locations, networks or activities. Empowering Technology 13 Windows Mobility Center (for Windows Vista only) The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in the Start menu To launch Windows ...
Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or 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 /off , and a shortcut to fit the situation as you change locations, networks or activities. Empowering Technology 13 Windows Mobility Center (for Windows Vista only) The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in the Start menu To launch Windows ...
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... Enable the computer to an AC adapter. 19 Right view English # Icon 1 2 Item Description PC Card slot eject Ejects the PC Card from the slot. button PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card. 3 Two USB 2.0 Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB ports mouse, USB camera). 4 S-Video/TV-out Connects to a television or display device (NTSC/PAL) port with S-video input. 5 Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based port network. 6 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., external (VGA) port monitor, LCD projector). 7 DC-in jack Connects...
... Enable the computer to an AC adapter. 19 Right view English # Icon 1 2 Item Description PC Card slot eject Ejects the PC Card from the slot. button PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card. 3 Two USB 2.0 Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB ports mouse, USB camera). 4 S-Video/TV-out Connects to a television or display device (NTSC/PAL) port with S-video input. 5 Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based port network. 6 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., external (VGA) port monitor, LCD projector). 7 DC-in jack Connects...
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... memory (for TM4320 only), upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) Storage subsystem • 80/120/160 GB or larger hard disk drive with Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) enhancement • Optical drive options: • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive • DVD/CD-RW combo drive • 5-in-1 card reader supporting Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick® (MS), Memory Stick PRO™ (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card...
... memory (for TM4320 only), upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) Storage subsystem • 80/120/160 GB or larger hard disk drive with Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) enhancement • Optical drive options: • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive • DVD/CD-RW combo drive • 5-in-1 card reader supporting Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick® (MS), Memory Stick PRO™ (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card...
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... Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (manufacturing option) Seamless touchpad pointing device with 4-way scroll button (manufacturing option) 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support, independent Euro and US dollar sign keys Easy-launch buttons: Empowering Key, Internet, email, user-progammable Productivity keys: Lock, Presentation, Sync Front-access communication switches: WLAN and Bluetooth® Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers Intel® High Definition Audio support Built-in microphone...
... Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (manufacturing option) Seamless touchpad pointing device with 4-way scroll button (manufacturing option) 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support, independent Euro and US dollar sign keys Easy-launch buttons: Empowering Key, Internet, email, user-progammable Productivity keys: Lock, Presentation, Sync Front-access communication switches: WLAN and Bluetooth® Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers Intel® High Definition Audio support Built-in microphone...
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...; network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on -Ring ready PC Card slot (one Type II) 5-in-1 card reader (MS/MS PRO/MMC/SD/xD) Four USB 2.0 ports IEEE 1394 port Fast Infrared (FIR) port External display (VGA) port S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port Headphones/speaker/line-out jack Line-in jack Microphone jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port DC-in jack for...
...; network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on -Ring ready PC Card slot (one Type II) 5-in-1 card reader (MS/MS PRO/MMC/SD/xD) Four USB 2.0 ports IEEE 1394 port Fast Infrared (FIR) port External display (VGA) port S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port Headphones/speaker/line-out jack Line-in jack Microphone jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port DC-in jack for...
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The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. • Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone featuring Acer Video Conference Manager • 512 MB/1 GB/ 2 GB DDR2 667 MHz soDIMM modules • 9-cell Li-ion battery pack • External USB floppy disk drive • 3-pin 65 W AC adaptor • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C •...
The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. • Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone featuring Acer Video Conference Manager • 512 MB/1 GB/ 2 GB DDR2 667 MHz soDIMM modules • 9-cell Li-ion battery pack • External USB floppy disk drive • 3-pin 65 W AC adaptor • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C •...
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... access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on , the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Hold while using control keys. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Use this mode...
... access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on , the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Hold while using control keys. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Use this mode...
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... Management in Sleep mode. Turns the display screen backlight off . To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. English 32 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Turns the internal touchpad on and off to save power. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Hotkey Icon + Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on hotkeys. + + + + + + + Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Display...
... Management in Sleep mode. Turns the display screen backlight off . To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. English 32 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Turns the internal touchpad on and off to save power. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Hotkey Icon + Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on hotkeys. + + + + + + + Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Display...
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... to fill the computer display. Look at the power indicator: • If it with a system disk and press + + to restart the system. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to an external monitor. Each computer display has a different native resolution...
... to fill the computer display. Look at the power indicator: • If it with a system disk and press + + to restart the system. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to an external monitor. Each computer display has a different native resolution...
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... hints to shut down the computer. 4 Close the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from your computer from external accessories: 1 Save any open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off. then press and release the power button. When you are ready to secure the computer...
... hints to shut down the computer. 4 Close the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from your computer from external accessories: 1 Save any open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off. then press and release the power button. When you are ready to secure the computer...
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Password To set will remain permanent. Using software Playing DVD movies When the DVD drive module is set . Important! Once your hard disk does not reset the number of times the region code has been set to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen and use the and keys to Enabled. Recovering your DVD drive is installed in the optical drive bay, you to the table below for the...
Password To set will remain permanent. Using software Playing DVD movies When the DVD drive module is set . Important! Once your hard disk does not reset the number of times the region code has been set to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen and use the and keys to Enabled. Recovering your DVD drive is installed in the optical drive bay, you to the table below for the...
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... drivers and applications, create an application backup image instead - You can burn the factory default image, a user backup image, the current system configuration, or an application backup image to CD or DVD. 1 Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Burn Disc button. 3 Select the type of backup (factory default, user, current system, application) you to disc. Burn backup disc Using...
... drivers and applications, create an application backup image instead - You can burn the factory default image, a user backup image, the current system configuration, or an application backup image to CD or DVD. 1 Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Burn Disc button. 3 Select the type of backup (factory default, user, current system, application) you to disc. Burn backup disc Using...