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... dangerous voltage points or other controls may result in performance, indicating a need to replace the power cord set . Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product. • Use the product only 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 may interfere with the performance of a new battery is damaged, cut or...
... dangerous voltage points or other controls may result in performance, indicating a need to replace the power cord set . Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product. • Use the product only 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 may interfere with the performance of a new battery is damaged, cut or...
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.... Wireless devices may explode if not handled properly. or where blasting operations are often, but it may present a risk of fire or explosion. Do not short-circuit the battery. A device with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Switch off your pocket or purse. Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Do not disassemble or dispose of used batteries. When the operation...
.... Wireless devices may explode if not handled properly. or where blasting operations are often, but it may present a risk of fire or explosion. Do not short-circuit the battery. A device with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Switch off your pocket or purse. Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Do not disassemble or dispose of used batteries. When the operation...
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... press and release the power button below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. For instructions on how to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off To turn on AcerSystem User's Guide. Basic care and tips for your notebook. The printed User's Guide introduces you to be more on and off , the Just for the location of your new computer. For more productive...
... press and release the power button below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. For instructions on how to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off To turn on AcerSystem User's Guide. Basic care and tips for your notebook. The printed User's Guide introduces you to be more on and off , the Just for the location of your new computer. For more productive...
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Special keys 33 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 35 Using a computer security lock 35 Audio 36 Adjusting the volume 36 Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/multi-channel sound 37 Set playback as digital output 37 Using the system utilities 39 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 39 Launch Manager 40 Norton Internet Security 41 Frequently asked questions 42 Requesting service 45 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 45 Before...
Special keys 33 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 35 Using a computer security lock 35 Audio 36 Adjusting the volume 36 Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/multi-channel sound 37 Set playback as digital output 37 Using the system utilities 39 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 39 Launch Manager 40 Norton Internet Security 41 Frequently asked questions 42 Requesting service 45 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 45 Before...
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... internationally with the computer 66 Preparing the computer 66 What to bring with you 66 Special considerations 66 Securing your computer 67 Using a computer security lock 67 Using passwords 67 Entering passwords 68 Setting passwords 68 Expanding through options 69 Connectivity options 69 Fax/data modem 69 Built-in network feature 70 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 70 ExpressCard 71 Installing memory 72 BIOS utility 73 Boot sequence 73 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 73 Password...
... internationally with the computer 66 Preparing the computer 66 What to bring with you 66 Special considerations 66 Securing your computer 67 Using a computer security lock 67 Using passwords 67 Entering passwords 68 Setting passwords 68 Expanding through options 69 Connectivity options 69 Fax/data modem 69 Built-in network feature 70 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 70 ExpressCard 71 Installing memory 72 BIOS utility 73 Boot sequence 73 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 73 Password...
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... "Password Setup" to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer system. Empowering Technology 1 Acer Empowering Technology The Empowering Technology toolbar makes it except by default in the upper half of your screen, it . For more information, right click on the Empowering Technology toolbar, then select the "Help" or "Tutorial" function. Empowering Technology password Before using Acer eLock Management and Acer eRecovery Management, you will be asked to create...
... "Password Setup" to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer system. Empowering Technology 1 Acer Empowering Technology The Empowering Technology toolbar makes it except by default in the upper half of your screen, it . For more information, right click on the Empowering Technology toolbar, then select the "Help" or "Tutorial" function. Empowering Technology password Before using Acer eLock Management and Acer eRecovery Management, you will be asked to create...
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... want your computer to use. 5 Click "OK" to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your new power plan. You can also turn on . 4 If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you to save and quickly switch to a personalized set of power options. 1 Click the Create Power Plan icon. 2 Enter a name for your new power plan. 3 Choose a predefined power plan to base your...
... want your computer to use. 5 Click "OK" to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your new power plan. You can also turn on . 4 If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you to save and quickly switch to a personalized set of power options. 1 Click the Create Power Plan icon. 2 Enter a name for your new power plan. 3 Choose a predefined power plan to base your...
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... and the external display supports it, your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display is connected to choose an appropriate display setting. For projectors and external devices that is not supported by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your display settings using the hotkey: + . Note: If the restored resolution is not correct after disconnecting a projector, or you project your computer's display to an external display device or projector using Display Properties or the utility provided by...
... and the external display supports it, your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display is connected to choose an appropriate display setting. For projectors and external devices that is not supported by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your display settings using the hotkey: + . Note: If the restored resolution is not correct after disconnecting a projector, or you project your computer's display to an external display device or projector using Display Properties or the utility provided by...
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Lock(s) will remain after rebooting, until removed. Make sure to remember or write down your system. includes any reboot necessary, and will immediately be set without any kind of the devices types. Note: If you lose the Empowering Technology password, there is unattended. • Removable Storage Devices - includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives, and any other removable storage devices that data can't be mounted as...
Lock(s) will remain after rebooting, until removed. Make sure to remember or write down your system. includes any reboot necessary, and will immediately be set without any kind of the devices types. Note: If you lose the Empowering Technology password, there is unattended. • Removable Storage Devices - includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives, and any other removable storage devices that data can't be mounted as...
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... you change locations, networks or activities. Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status. Empowering Technology 14 Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in the Start menu 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 can quickly configure your Acer system...
... you change locations, networks or activities. Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status. Empowering Technology 14 Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in the Start menu 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 can quickly configure your Acer system...
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... touchpad with 4-way scroll button 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support, independent US and Euro dollar sign keys, media control keys Empowering Key Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade™ Volume wheel Acer Media Center remote control (optional) ExpressCard™/54 slot 5-in-1 card reader (SD™/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) Four USB 2.0 ports External display (VGA) port S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port Headphones/speaker/line-out port with S/PDIF support Microphone-in jack...
... touchpad with 4-way scroll button 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support, independent US and Euro dollar sign keys, media control keys Empowering Key Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade™ Volume wheel Acer Media Center remote control (optional) ExpressCard™/54 slot 5-in-1 card reader (SD™/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) Four USB 2.0 ports External display (VGA) port S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port Headphones/speaker/line-out port with S/PDIF support Microphone-in jack...
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... on and off Number keys on the keys. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in a normal manner. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is indicated by small characters located on Type the letters in numeric mode. Hold while using cursor- When Num Lock is in a embedded keypad. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Desired access Num Lock on , the...
... on and off Number keys on the keys. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in a normal manner. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is indicated by small characters located on Type the letters in numeric mode. Hold while using cursor- When Num Lock is in a embedded keypad. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Desired access Num Lock on , the...
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... not connected to cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as clicking the right mouse button; it launches the Start menu. This key has the same effect as described. English 31 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < > : Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows...
... not connected to cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as clicking the right mouse button; it launches the Start menu. This key has the same effect as described. English 31 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < > : Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows...
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...Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on page 1. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. + + + Display toggle Screen blank Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology. Press any key to save power. Turns the display screen backlight off to return. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on hotkeys. Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off . + Brightness...
...Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on page 1. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. + + + Display toggle Screen blank Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology. Press any key to save power. Turns the display screen backlight off to return. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on hotkeys. Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off . + Brightness...
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... set to restart the system. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be low and unable to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be muted. Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on . Remove or replace it may arise during the use...
... set to restart the system. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be low and unable to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be muted. Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on . Remove or replace it may arise during the use...
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You can put the computer in Sleep mode. To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open the display; then press and release the power button. Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect 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. 4 Close the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from your...
You can put the computer in Sleep mode. To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open the display; then press and release the power button. Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect 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. 4 Close the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from your...
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... 69 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you to connect peripheral devices to the computer, read the following section. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to your computer as you use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to a telephone jack. Warning! Fax/data modem Your computer has a built-in which you are working. Connectivity options Ports allow you...
... 69 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you to connect peripheral devices to the computer, read the following section. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to your computer as you use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to a telephone jack. Warning! Fax/data modem Your computer has a built-in which you are working. Connectivity options Ports allow you...
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... not need to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen and use the and keys to Enabled. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to run this feature. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration...
... not need to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen and use the and keys to Enabled. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to run this feature. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration...
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... restore or recover the system from a factory default image, from a user created image, or 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 Acer eRecovery Management, you can also reinstall applications and drivers for your most recently created backup image to disc. 4 Follow the instructions on screen to browse the contents and install selected drivers and applications, create...
... restore or recover the system from a factory default image, from a user created image, or 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 Acer eRecovery Management, you can also reinstall applications and drivers for your most recently created backup image to disc. 4 Follow the instructions on screen to browse the contents and install selected drivers and applications, create...
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... setting up a home office 65 taking home 64 traveling internationally 66 traveling on indicator 26 memory installing 72 messages See frequently-asked questions frequently-asked questions 42 front view 17 H Hibernation mode hotkey 32 hotkeys 32 K keyboard 30 embedded numeric keypad 30 hotkeys 32 lock keys 30 troubleshooting 43 Windows keys 31 L left view 17 M media access on local trips 65 troubleshooting 78 turning off xiv connections network 70 D display hotkeys 32 troubleshooting 42 DVD...
... setting up a home office 65 taking home 64 traveling internationally 66 traveling on indicator 26 memory installing 72 messages See frequently-asked questions frequently-asked questions 42 front view 17 H Hibernation mode hotkey 32 hotkeys 32 K keyboard 30 embedded numeric keypad 30 hotkeys 32 lock keys 30 troubleshooting 43 Windows keys 31 L left view 17 M media access on local trips 65 troubleshooting 78 turning off xiv connections network 70 D display hotkeys 32 troubleshooting 42 DVD...