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... 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 this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may cause the battery to dangerous voltage points or other nearby electrical devices that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may result in...
... 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 this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may cause the battery to dangerous voltage points or other nearby electrical devices that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may result in...
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... for using your computer Turning your computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Basic care and tips for your notebook. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on the screen to the AcerSystem User's Guide. If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your new computer. Follow the instructions on AcerSystem User's Guide. poster...
... for using your computer Turning your computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Basic care and tips for your notebook. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on the screen to the AcerSystem User's Guide. If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your new computer. Follow the instructions on AcerSystem User's Guide. poster...
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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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... 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 73 Using software 74 Playing DVD movies 74 Power management 75 Acer eRecovery Management 76
... 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 73 Using software 74 Playing DVD movies 74 Power management 75 Acer eRecovery Management 76
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... using Acer eLock Management and Acer eRecovery Management, you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of the following content is no way to reset it . If you have not initialized the Empowering Technology password and run Acer eLock Management or Acer eRecovery Management, you will be asked to create it except by default in the upper half of your screen, it provides access to the following utilities...
... using Acer eLock Management and Acer eRecovery Management, you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of the following content is no way to reset it . If you have not initialized the Empowering Technology password and run Acer eLock Management or Acer eRecovery Management, you will be asked to create it except by default in the upper half of your screen, it provides access to the following utilities...
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... . 4 If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you to save your power management options. To switch between , edit, delete and restore power plans, as required. To edit a power plan: Editing a power plan allows you 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. To access this utility, select "Acer ePower Management" from the...
... . 4 If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you to save your power management options. To switch between , edit, delete and restore power plans, as required. To edit a power plan: Editing a power plan allows you 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. To access this utility, select "Acer ePower Management" from the...
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... Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your computer's display to use an external resolution that are not auto-detected, launch Acer ePresentation Management to the system. Note: If the restored resolution is connected to choose an appropriate display setting. For projectors and external devices that is not supported by the graphics vendor. If autodetection hardware is implemented in the system and the external display supports it, your system display will be automatically switched...
... Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your computer's display to use an external resolution that are not auto-detected, launch Acer ePresentation Management to the system. Note: If the restored resolution is connected to choose an appropriate display setting. For projectors and external devices that is not supported by the graphics vendor. If autodetection hardware is implemented in the system and the external display supports it, your system display will be automatically switched...
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... USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives, and any reboot necessary, and will immediately be set first. To use Acer eLock Management, the Empowering Technology password must be set , you lose the Empowering Technology password, there is no method to reset it except by reformatting your system. Note: If you can apply locks to any kind of the devices types. includes any of CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, HD-DVD...
... USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives, and any reboot necessary, and will immediately be set first. To use Acer eLock Management, the Empowering Technology password must be set , you lose the Empowering Technology password, there is no method to reset it except by reformatting your system. Note: If you can apply locks to any kind of the devices types. includes any of CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, HD-DVD...
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... key < > + • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in one easy-to-find place, so you change locations, networks or activities. 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 to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities...
... key < > + • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in one easy-to-find place, so you change locations, networks or activities. 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 to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities...
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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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...-control key symbols are in numeric mode. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is in uppercase. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing letters on Type the letters in a normal manner. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external keypad. When Scroll Lock is indicated...
...-control key symbols are in numeric mode. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is in uppercase. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing letters on Type the letters in a normal manner. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external keypad. When Scroll Lock is indicated...
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... Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as clicking the right mouse button; Key Windows key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to a network domain) < > + : Minimizes all windows < > + : Open the Run dialog box < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Access Center < > + : Open Windows Mobility Center < > + : Display...
... Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as clicking the right mouse button; Key Windows key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to a network domain) < > + : Minimizes all windows < > + : Open the Run dialog box < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Access Center < > + : Open Windows Mobility Center < > + : Display...
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...Turns the display screen backlight off 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 page 1. English 32 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to save power. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on and off . + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on page 1. Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off . + Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness...
...Turns the display screen backlight off 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 page 1. English 32 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to save power. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on and off . + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on page 1. Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off . + Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness...
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... be partitioned independently. Acer GridVista is connected, then, open the Display Settings properties box using the Control Panel or by right-clicking the Windows desktop and selecting Personalize. To access this monitor. You may choose any one of your notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on Acer GridVista. To enable the dual display feature of the four display settings indicated below: 12 2 13 1 3 2 13...
... be partitioned independently. Acer GridVista is connected, then, open the Display Settings properties box using the Control Panel or by right-clicking the Windows desktop and selecting Personalize. To access this monitor. You may choose any one of your notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on Acer GridVista. To enable the dual display feature of the four display settings indicated below: 12 2 13 1 3 2 13...
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... Windows, look at the power indicator: • If it may be muted. Check the following: • If you are provided for more detail. Press any key to an external monitor. No audio is being supplied to the power outlet. • If it is in the external USB floppy drive? The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. If it is a list of...
... Windows, look at the power indicator: • If it may be muted. Check the following: • If you are provided for more detail. Press any key to an external monitor. No audio is being supplied to the power outlet. • If it is in the external USB floppy drive? The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. If it is a list of...
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... use the computer again, unlatch and open the display; Then close and latch the display cover 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: Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off (Windows XP). Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to place it in Sleep mode...
... use the computer again, unlatch and open the display; Then close and latch the display cover 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: Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off (Windows XP). Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to place it in Sleep mode...
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... appropriate for the country in V.92 56 Kbps fax/data modem. Warning! Please make sure that the cable you use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to a telephone jack. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to your computer as you are working. Fax/data modem Your computer has a built-in which you would with...
... appropriate for the country in V.92 56 Kbps fax/data modem. Warning! Please make sure that the cable you use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to a telephone jack. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to your computer as you are working. Fax/data modem Your computer has a built-in which you would with...
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... encounter configuration problems, you do not need to enable this utility. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. Boot sequence To set this value 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...
... encounter configuration problems, you do not need to enable this utility. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. Boot sequence To set this value 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...
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... a factory default image, recover from a previously created CD/DVD or reinstall applications and drivers. 4 Follow the instructions on screen to restore 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 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...
... a factory default image, recover from a previously created CD/DVD or reinstall applications and drivers. 4 Follow the instructions on screen to restore 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 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...
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... 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 74 DVD movies playing 74 E error messages 78 Euro 33 F FAQ. English 92 Index A AC adapter caring for xiv audio 36 adjusting the volume 36 troubleshooting 42 B battery pack battery-low warning 49...
... 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 74 DVD movies playing 74 E error messages 78 Euro 33 F FAQ. English 92 Index A AC adapter caring for xiv audio 36 adjusting the volume 36 troubleshooting 42 B battery pack battery-low warning 49...
