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... qualified service personnel. iv • This product's AC adapter is equipped with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of this product. • Use the product only with a three-wire grounded plug. Unplug this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may...
... qualified service personnel. iv • This product's AC adapter is equipped with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of this product. • Use the product only with a three-wire grounded plug. Unplug this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may...
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... minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of used batteries. Do not disassemble or dispose of another battery may explode if not handled properly. Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the trash when discarding. v Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Follow local regulations when disposing of the...
... minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of used batteries. Do not disassemble or dispose of another battery may explode if not handled properly. Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the trash when discarding. v Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Follow local regulations when disposing of the...
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... printed User's Guide introduces you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. It is not installed on your new computer. Your guides To help you get started with setting up your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the power button. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. For instructions...
... printed User's Guide introduces you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. It is not installed on your new computer. Your guides To help you get started with setting up your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the power button. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. For instructions...
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... Rear view 18 Base view 19 Specifications 20 Indicators 26 Easy-launch buttons 27 Touchpad 28 Touchpad basics 28 Using the keyboard 30 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 30 Windows keys 31 Hotkeys 31 Special keys 33 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) disk 34 Using a computer security lock 34 Audio 35 Adjusting the volume 35 Using the system utilities 36 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 36 Launch Manager 37 Norton AntiVirus 38 Frequently...
... Rear view 18 Base view 19 Specifications 20 Indicators 26 Easy-launch buttons 27 Touchpad 28 Touchpad basics 28 Using the keyboard 30 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 30 Windows keys 31 Hotkeys 31 Special keys 33 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) disk 34 Using a computer security lock 34 Audio 35 Adjusting the volume 35 Using the system utilities 36 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 36 Launch Manager 37 Norton AntiVirus 38 Frequently...
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... 1394 port 65 PC Card slot 66 ExpressCard 67 Installing memory 68 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables 69 Acer Arcade TV set-up wizard (Windows XP Home and Professional) 71 BIOS utility 72 Boot sequence 72 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 72 Password 72 Using software 73 Playing DVD movies 73 Power management 74 Acer eRecovery Management 74 Create backup 75 Restore from backup 75 Create factory default image CD 76 Re-install bundled software without CD 76 Change password 77 Troubleshooting 78 Troubleshooting tips 78 Error...
... 1394 port 65 PC Card slot 66 ExpressCard 67 Installing memory 68 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables 69 Acer Arcade TV set-up wizard (Windows XP Home and Professional) 71 BIOS utility 72 Boot sequence 72 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 72 Password 72 Using software 73 Playing DVD movies 73 Power management 74 Acer eRecovery Management 74 Create backup 75 Restore from backup 75 Create factory default image CD 76 Re-install bundled software without CD 76 Change password 77 Troubleshooting 78 Troubleshooting tips 78 Error...
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...: If you to access frequently used functions and manage your password, there is no method to reset it except by optimizing disk space, memory and registry settings. • Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. • Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. • Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to an Acer Customer Service Center. For more information...
...: If you to access frequently used functions and manage your password, there is no method to reset it except by optimizing disk space, memory and registry settings. • Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. • Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. • Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to an Acer Customer Service Center. For more information...
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... ..." to save to turn the following functions on buttons to a new power profile. 3 Name the newly created profile. 4 Select whether this profile is "Maximum Performance." Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Battery Life. Empowering Technology 9 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. DC mode (Battery mode) There are four pre-defined profiles - You can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on /off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, FireWire...
... ..." to save to turn the following functions on buttons to a new power profile. 3 Name the newly created profile. 4 Select whether this profile is "Maximum Performance." Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Battery Life. Empowering Technology 9 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. DC mode (Battery mode) There are four pre-defined profiles - You can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on /off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, FireWire...
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... switched out when an external display is not supported by the graphics vendor. Empowering Technology 12 Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you need to use an external resolution that are not auto-detected, launch Acer ePresentation Management to choose an appropriate display setting. If auto-detection hardware is implemented in the system and the external display supports it, your display settings using the hot key: Fn + F5. . For projectors and external devices that is connected...
... switched out when an external display is not supported by the graphics vendor. Empowering Technology 12 Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you need to use an external resolution that are not auto-detected, launch Acer ePresentation Management to choose an appropriate display setting. If auto-detection hardware is implemented in the system and the external display supports it, your display settings using the hot key: Fn + F5. . For projectors and external devices that is connected...
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... audio output. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication (for selected models). Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates the status of the computer's functions and components. Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of wireless LAN communication. the center button serves as a 4way scroll button. The left and right buttons function like the left , center and right) 5 Palmrest 6 Microphone 7 TV/media/ volume buttons 8 Easy-launch buttons 9 Status indicators 10 Power button Description Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions...
... audio output. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication (for selected models). Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates the status of the computer's functions and components. Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of wireless LAN communication. the center button serves as a 4way scroll button. The left and right buttons function like the left , center and right) 5 Palmrest 6 Microphone 7 TV/media/ volume buttons 8 Easy-launch buttons 9 Status indicators 10 Power button Description Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions...
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... 4 AV-in port Accepts input signals from audio/video (AV) devices (for selected models). 5 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. 6 S-video/TV-out Connects to a television or display device (NTSC/PAL) port with S-video input (for selected models). 7 External display Connects to a display device (VGA) port (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 8 DVI-D port Supports digital video connections (for selected models). 9 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 10 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
... 4 AV-in port Accepts input signals from audio/video (AV) devices (for selected models). 5 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. 6 S-video/TV-out Connects to a television or display device (NTSC/PAL) port with S-video input (for selected models). 7 External display Connects to a display device (VGA) port (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 8 DVI-D port Supports digital video connections (for selected models). 9 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 10 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
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... English 20 Specifications Operating system • Windows® Vista™ Capable • Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2) • Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 (Rollup 2) • Genuine Windows® XP Professional X64 Edition Platform System memory Display Windows® Vista ™Capable PCs come with Windows® XP installed, and can be upgraded to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) • 15...
... English 20 Specifications Operating system • Windows® Vista™ Capable • Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2) • Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 (Rollup 2) • Genuine Windows® XP Professional X64 Edition Platform System memory Display Windows® Vista ™Capable PCs come with Windows® XP installed, and can be upgraded to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) • 15...
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... buttons Located above the keyboard are : mail, Web browser, Empowering Key < one user-programmable button. > and Press < > to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. Please see "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 37. They are four buttons. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. See "Launch Manager" on page 1. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. The mail and Web browser buttons...
... buttons Located above the keyboard are : mail, Web browser, Empowering Key < one user-programmable button. > and Press < > to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. Please see "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 37. They are four buttons. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. See "Launch Manager" on page 1. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. The mail and Web browser buttons...
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... embedded keypad. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing Type the letters in a normal manner. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in numeric mode. Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off . The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Use this mode when you press the...
... embedded keypad. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing Type the letters in a normal manner. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in numeric mode. Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off . The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Use this mode when you press the...
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... as clicking on the Windows Start button; English 31 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. It can also be used with other key in the hotkey combination. it launches the Start menu. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other keys to access most of functions: < > + : Activates the next Taskbar button. < > + : Opens the My Computer window. < > + : Opens Help and Support Center. < > + : Opens the Search Results window. < > + : Opens the Run dialog...
... as clicking on the Windows Start button; English 31 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. It can also be used with other key in the hotkey combination. it launches the Start menu. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other keys to access most of functions: < > + : Activates the next Taskbar button. < > + : Opens the My Computer window. < > + : Opens Help and Support Center. < > + : Opens the Search Results window. < > + : Opens the Run dialog...
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Press any key to save power. Decreases the screen brightness. Turns the internal touchpad on hotkeys. + + + + + + + + Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Volume up Brightness down Increases the screen brightness. 32 English Hotkey Icon + Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on and off. Turns the speakers on page 1. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on and off to return. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. ...
Press any key to save power. Decreases the screen brightness. Turns the internal touchpad on hotkeys. + + + + + + + + Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Volume up Brightness down Increases the screen brightness. 32 English Hotkey Icon + Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on and off. Turns the speakers on page 1. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on and off to return. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. ...
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... the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is set to make sure that the resolution is in the external USB floppy drive? Each computer display has a different native resolution depending on the screen. Then click on an external monitor. Nothing appears on the screen. I turned on . If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up the "Display Properties...
... the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is set to make sure that the resolution is in the external USB floppy drive? Each computer display has a different native resolution depending on the screen. Then click on an external monitor. Nothing appears on the screen. I turned on . If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up the "Display Properties...
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... infrared ports. The infrared port does not work . In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the power. Try attaching an external keyboard to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the taskbar. You can also use the volume control buttons to eject the tray. (If your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose. English 40 No audio is a slot-load model...
... infrared ports. The infrared port does not work . In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the power. Try attaching an external keyboard to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the taskbar. You can also use the volume control buttons to eject the tray. (If your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose. English 40 No audio is a slot-load model...
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... the Internet Connection setup. I want to set up all data will be reformatted and all data files before using this option. Refer to rebuild your C: drive. (Your C: drive will be the only option for future recovery operations. This recovery process helps you first turn on first booting your notebook, that you purchase your notebook. To properly use the internal modem. After the Operating System is set up your location: 1 Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel...
... the Internet Connection setup. I want to set up all data will be reformatted and all data files before using this option. Refer to rebuild your C: drive. (Your C: drive will be the only option for future recovery operations. This recovery process helps you first turn on first booting your notebook, that you purchase your notebook. To properly use the internal modem. After the Operating System is set up your location: 1 Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel...
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... of Sleep mode, 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 (Windows XP). Then close and latch the display cover to a meeting room. English 57 Taking your notebook PC with you This section gives you are ready to use the computer again, unlatch and open the display; When...
... of Sleep mode, 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 (Windows XP). Then close and latch the display cover to a meeting room. English 57 Taking your notebook PC with you This section gives you are ready to use the computer again, unlatch and open the display; When...
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.... 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 bottom of the screen. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Password To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to Enabled. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. English 72 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed...
.... 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 bottom of the screen. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Password To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to Enabled. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. English 72 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed...