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...options 63 Fax/data modem 63 Built-in network feature 64 Fast Infrared (FIR) 64 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 65 IEEE 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 ...
...options 63 Fax/data modem 63 Built-in network feature 64 Fast Infrared (FIR) 64 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 65 IEEE 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 ...
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... be prompted to a projector and adjusts display settings conveniently. Displayed 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. •...
... be prompted to a projector and adjusts display settings conveniently. Displayed 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. •...
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... while your notebook is unattended. • Removable data devices - includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any kind of CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drives. • Floppy disk drives - 3.5-inch disks only. ...8226; Interfaces - Empowering Technology 3 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you to lock your removable data, optical and floppy drives to ensure that can 't be mounted as...
... while your notebook is unattended. • Removable data devices - includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any kind of CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drives. • Floppy disk drives - 3.5-inch disks only. ...8226; Interfaces - Empowering Technology 3 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you to lock your removable data, optical and floppy drives to ensure that can 't be mounted as...
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removes unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. The user can also enable advanced options for full control over the following options: • Memory optimization - releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization - Empowering Technology 5 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer computer. It provides an express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly.
removes unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. The user can also enable advanced options for full control over the following options: • Memory optimization - releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization - Empowering Technology 5 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer computer. It provides an express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly.
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Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xDPicture Card (xD) (for selected models). 7 4-pin IEEE 1394 Connects to IEEE 1394 devices (for selected port models). 8 PC Card slot ...
Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xDPicture Card (xD) (for selected models). 7 4-pin IEEE 1394 Connects to IEEE 1394 devices (for selected port models). 8 PC Card slot ...
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Locks the battery in position. Houses the computer's battery pack. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Houses the computer's main memory. 19 Base view English # Item 1 Hard disk bay 2 Memory compartment 3 Ventilation slots and cooling fan 4 Battery lock 5 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
Locks the battery in position. Houses the computer's battery pack. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Houses the computer's main memory. 19 Base view English # Item 1 Hard disk bay 2 Memory compartment 3 Ventilation slots and cooling fan 4 Battery lock 5 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
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...Media Center Edition 2005 (Rollup 2) • Genuine Windows® XP Professional X64 Edition Platform System memory Display Windows® Vista ™Capable PCs come with 512 KB L2 cache, supporting AMD PowerNow!™... MHz memory, upgradeable to Windows® Vista™. For more information on Windows® Vista™ and how to upgrade, go to: Microsoft.com/ windowsvista. • AMD Turion™ 64 X2 dual-... using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) • 15.4" WXGA Acer CrystalBrite™ TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, 16 ms response time, supporting simultaneous multi...
...Media Center Edition 2005 (Rollup 2) • Genuine Windows® XP Professional X64 Edition Platform System memory Display Windows® Vista ™Capable PCs come with 512 KB L2 cache, supporting AMD PowerNow!™... MHz memory, upgradeable to Windows® Vista™. For more information on Windows® Vista™ and how to upgrade, go to: Microsoft.com/ windowsvista. • AMD Turion™ 64 X2 dual-... using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) • 15.4" WXGA Acer CrystalBrite™ TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, 16 ms response time, supporting simultaneous multi...
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...™ (64MB of shared system memory), supporting ATI PowerPlay™ 5.0, Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0, PCI Express®, DualView™ support • 16.7 million colors • MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability • S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support (for selected models) • Acer Arcade™, featuring Acer CinemaVision™ and Acer ClearVision™ technologies English
...™ (64MB of shared system memory), supporting ATI PowerPlay™ 5.0, Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0, PCI Express®, DualView™ support • 16.7 million colors • MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability • S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support (for selected models) • Acer Arcade™, featuring Acer CinemaVision™ and Acer ClearVision™ technologies English
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...: • 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™ (xD) (for selected models) Acer Video Conference featuring Voice and Video over Internet Protocol (VVoIP)support via...
...: • 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™ (xD) (for selected models) Acer Video Conference featuring Voice and Video over Internet Protocol (VVoIP)support via...
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... support a vast number of the PC Card. Not all ExpressCard slots will support both types. It is the newest version of expansion options, including flash memory card adapters, TV-tuners, Bluetooth connectivity and IEEE 1394B adapters.
... support a vast number of the PC Card. Not all ExpressCard slots will support both types. It is the newest version of expansion options, including flash memory card adapters, TV-tuners, Bluetooth connectivity and IEEE 1394B adapters.
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... into place. 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw. 5 Reinstall the battery pack, and reconnect the AC adapter. 6 Turn on the computer. Please consult a qualified technician or contact your local Acer dealer. English 68 Installing memory Follow these steps to access its... base. 2 Remove the screws from the memory cover; Then turn the computer over to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if...
... into place. 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw. 5 Reinstall the battery pack, and reconnect the AC adapter. 6 Turn on the computer. Please consult a qualified technician or contact your local Acer dealer. English 68 Installing memory Follow these steps to access its... base. 2 Remove the screws from the memory cover; Then turn the computer over to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if...
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... computer employs a power management scheme that the hard disk does not use this structure, Acer eRecovery Management functionality will guide you through each process. Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is only available on certain models. If the system detects that supports the ... or burn bundled software to hard disk, CD or DVD. Note: This feature is a tool to the computer, and video memory. Note: Acer eRecovery Management requires a specific hard disk partitioning structure to conserve energy. You can create and save a backup of the following devices:...
... computer employs a power management scheme that the hard disk does not use this structure, Acer eRecovery Management functionality will guide you through each process. Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is only available on certain models. If the system detects that supports the ... or burn bundled software to hard disk, CD or DVD. Note: This feature is a tool to the computer, and video memory. Note: Acer eRecovery Management requires a specific hard disk partitioning structure to conserve energy. You can create and save a backup of the following devices:...
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... authorized service center. Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. If the problem cannot be solved using the BIOS utility. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. Solutions to open the computer yourself...
... authorized service center. Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. If the problem cannot be solved using the BIOS utility. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. Solutions to open the computer yourself...
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...-asked questions 39 front view 14 H Hibernation mode hotkey 32 hotkeys 31 I IEEE 1394 port 65 infrared 64 K keyboard 30 embedded numeric keypad 30 hotkeys 31 lock keys 30 troubleshooting 40 Windows keys 31 L left view... 14 M media access on local trips 59 troubleshooting 78 turning off ix connections network 64 D display hotkeys 32 troubleshooting 39 DVD 73 DVD movies playing 73 E error messages 78 Euro 33 F FAQ. English ... home office 59 taking home 58 traveling internationally 60 traveling on indicator 26 memory installing 68 messages error 78 modem 63 N network...
...-asked questions 39 front view 14 H Hibernation mode hotkey 32 hotkeys 31 I IEEE 1394 port 65 infrared 64 K keyboard 30 embedded numeric keypad 30 hotkeys 31 lock keys 30 troubleshooting 40 Windows keys 31 L left view... 14 M media access on local trips 59 troubleshooting 78 turning off ix connections network 64 D display hotkeys 32 troubleshooting 39 DVD 73 DVD movies playing 73 E error messages 78 Euro 33 F FAQ. English ... home office 59 taking home 58 traveling internationally 60 traveling on indicator 26 memory installing 68 messages error 78 modem 63 N network...
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To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional Acer office to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered in this information and the product it will ...change is made, it supports, please read the following general information. 1. addon card, modem, or extra memory capability). For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have decided to order FRU parts for Acer's "global" product offering. In such cases, please contact your regional web or channel. This Service Guide provides...
To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional Acer office to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered in this information and the product it will ...change is made, it supports, please read the following general information. 1. addon card, modem, or extra memory capability). For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have decided to order FRU parts for Acer's "global" product offering. In such cases, please contact your regional web or channel. This Service Guide provides...
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Specification 1 Features 1 Platform 1 System Memory 1 Display 1 Graphics 1 TV-Tuner 1 Audio 2 Storage Subsystem 2 Communication 2 Special Keys and Controls 2 I/O Interface 3 Power Subsystem 3 Dimensions and... Acer Empowering Technology 18 Empowering Technology Password 18 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) 18 Acer eLock Management 20 Acer ePerformance Management 21 Acer eRecovery Management 22 Acer eSettings Management 23 Acer ePower Management 24 Acer ePresentation Management 26 Using the System Utilities 27 Acer GridVista...
Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Specification 1 Features 1 Platform 1 System Memory 1 Display 1 Graphics 1 TV-Tuner 1 Audio 2 Storage Subsystem 2 Communication 2 Special Keys and Controls 2 I/O Interface 3 Power Subsystem 3 Dimensions and... Acer Empowering Technology 18 Empowering Technology Password 18 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) 18 Acer eLock Management 20 Acer ePerformance Management 21 Acer eRecovery Management 22 Acer eSettings Management 23 Acer ePower Management 24 Acer ePresentation Management 26 Using the System Utilities 27 Acer GridVista...
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... Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 71 System Check Procedures 72 External Diskette Drive Check 72 External CD-ROM Drive Check 72 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 72 Memory Check 73 Power System Check 73 Check the Power Adaptor 73 Check the Battery Pack 74 Touchpad Check 74 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error...
... Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 71 System Check Procedures 72 External Diskette Drive Check 72 External CD-ROM Drive Check 72 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 72 Memory Check 73 Power System Check 73 Check the Power Adaptor 73 Check the Battery Pack 74 Touchpad Check 74 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error...
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System Specification Features Chapter 1 Platform • AMD TurionTM 64 X2 dual-core TL-50/TL-52/TL-56/TL-60/TL...Radeon® Xpress 1100 or Xpress 1200 chipset System Memory • Up to 2GB of DDR2 533/667MHz memory, upgradeable to 4GB using two soDIMM modules (dualchannel support) Display • 15.4" WXGA Acer CrystalBriteTM TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, ... Video Broadcasting Terrestrial) standard (6MHz to 512MB of HyperMemoryTM (64MB of shared system memory • ATI MobilityTM Radeon® X1300/X1600 with integrated 3D graphics, up to 8MHz) TV-tuner I/O: Chapter 1 1
System Specification Features Chapter 1 Platform • AMD TurionTM 64 X2 dual-core TL-50/TL-52/TL-56/TL-60/TL...Radeon® Xpress 1100 or Xpress 1200 chipset System Memory • Up to 2GB of DDR2 533/667MHz memory, upgradeable to 4GB using two soDIMM modules (dualchannel support) Display • 15.4" WXGA Acer CrystalBriteTM TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, ... Video Broadcasting Terrestrial) standard (6MHz to 512MB of HyperMemoryTM (64MB of shared system memory • ATI MobilityTM Radeon® X1300/X1600 with integrated 3D graphics, up to 8MHz) TV-tuner I/O: Chapter 1 1
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... drive • 5-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick® (MS), Memory Stick PROTM (MS PRO), xD-Picture CardTM (xD) (for selected models) Communication • Acer Video Conference featuring Voice and Video over Internet Protocol (VVoIP) support via Acer OrbiCamTM and optional Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone (for selected models) •...
... drive • 5-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick® (MS), Memory Stick PROTM (MS PRO), xD-Picture CardTM (xD) (for selected models) Communication • Acer Video Conference featuring Voice and Video over Internet Protocol (VVoIP) support via Acer OrbiCamTM and optional Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone (for selected models) •...
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... 10/100-based or 10/100/1000based networks. 5 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer and IRaware computer) (optional). 6 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) and xD-Picture Card (xD) (optional). # Icon Item Description 7 # Icon 8 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Item...
... 10/100-based or 10/100/1000based networks. 5 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer and IRaware computer) (optional). 6 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) and xD-Picture Card (xD) (optional). # Icon Item Description 7 # Icon 8 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Item...