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... away from children. Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product. • Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that which came bundled with the same type as opening or removing covers may expose you need for service • the product does not operate normally after following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7 A 125 V minimum...
... away from children. Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product. • Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that which came bundled with the same type as opening or removing covers may expose you need for service • the product does not operate normally after following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7 A 125 V minimum...
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... User's Guide. If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your computer, clicking on page 14 for using your computer Turning your computer. Follow the instructions on AcerSystem User's Guide. poster helps you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on the screen to access...
... User's Guide. If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your computer, clicking on page 14 for using your computer Turning your computer. Follow the instructions on AcerSystem User's Guide. poster helps you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on the screen to access...
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... 30 Windows keys 31 Hotkeys 32 Special keys 34 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 35 Using a computer security lock 35 Audio 36 Adjusting the volume 36 Using Acer Bluetooth® VoIP Phone 37 Getting to know your VoIP phone 37 Package contents 37 Layout 37 LED indicators 38 Charging the phone 38 Connecting the phone to your notebook 39 Using the phone 41 Using the system utilities 42 Acer GridVista (dual-display...
... 30 Windows keys 31 Hotkeys 32 Special keys 34 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 35 Using a computer security lock 35 Audio 36 Adjusting the volume 36 Using Acer Bluetooth® VoIP Phone 37 Getting to know your VoIP phone 37 Package contents 37 Layout 37 LED indicators 38 Charging the phone 38 Connecting the phone to your notebook 39 Using the phone 41 Using the system utilities 42 Acer GridVista (dual-display...
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... through options 79 Connectivity options 79 Fax/data modem 79 Built-in network feature 80 Fast Infrared (FIR) (for selected models) 80 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 81 IEEE 1394 port (for selected models) 81 PC Card slot 82 Installing memory 82 BIOS utility 83 Boot sequence 83 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 84 Password 84 Using software 85 Playing DVD movies 85 Acer eRecovery Management 86 Create backup 86 Burn backup disc 87 Restore and recovery 87 87 Troubleshooting 88 Troubleshooting tips 88 Error messages...
... through options 79 Connectivity options 79 Fax/data modem 79 Built-in network feature 80 Fast Infrared (FIR) (for selected models) 80 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 81 IEEE 1394 port (for selected models) 81 PC Card slot 82 Installing memory 82 BIOS utility 83 Boot sequence 83 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 84 Password 84 Using software 85 Playing DVD movies 85 Acer eRecovery Management 86 Create backup 86 Burn backup disc 87 Restore and recovery 87 87 Troubleshooting 88 Troubleshooting tips 88 Error messages...
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... utilities: • Acer eNet Management (for selected models) hooks up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. • Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. Empowering Technology password Before using Acer eLock Management and Acer eRecovery Management, you to external storage media. • Acer eRecovery Management backs 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...
... utilities: • Acer eNet Management (for selected models) hooks up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. • Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. Empowering Technology password Before using Acer eLock Management and Acer eRecovery Management, you to external storage media. • Acer eRecovery Management backs 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...
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... 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 On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". You can also turn on . 4 If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. To create a new power plan: Creating customized power plans allows you to edit 2 Adjust settings as described below. To access this utility, select "Acer ePower Management...
... 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 On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". You can also turn on . 4 If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. To create a new power plan: Creating customized power plans allows you to edit 2 Adjust settings as described below. To access this utility, select "Acer ePower Management...
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... external display supports it, your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display is not supported by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your computer's display to an external display device or projector using Display Properties or the utility provided by the graphics vendor. 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 choose an appropriate display setting. Note: If the restored...
... external display supports it, your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display is not supported by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your computer's display to an external display device or projector using Display Properties or the utility provided by the graphics vendor. 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 choose an appropriate display setting. Note: If the restored...
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...; Removable Storage Devices - Lock(s) will immediately be set without 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. includes any other removable storage devices that data can't be stolen while your system is no method to reset it except by reformatting your password. 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 the devices types. Make...
...; Removable Storage Devices - Lock(s) will immediately be set without 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. includes any other removable storage devices that data can't be stolen while your system is no method to reset it except by reformatting your password. 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 the devices types. Make...
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... 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. Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display...
... 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. Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display...
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... the PC Card from external microphones. button port (for selected models) 6 Infrared port Interfaces with S-video input. 4 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 5 4-pin IEEE 1394 Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. English 16 # Icon Item 8 Microphone-in jack 9 Line-in -1 card reader Accepts Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) and xD-Picture Card (xD) . Left view # Icon Item Description 1 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., external (VGA) port monitor, LCD projector...
... the PC Card from external microphones. button port (for selected models) 6 Infrared port Interfaces with S-video input. 4 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 5 4-pin IEEE 1394 Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. English 16 # Icon Item 8 Microphone-in jack 9 Line-in -1 card reader Accepts Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) and xD-Picture Card (xD) . Left view # Icon Item Description 1 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., external (VGA) port monitor, LCD projector...
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... Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945BG network connection (dual-mode 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology • Intel® Celeron® M processor 410/420/430 (1 MB L2 cache, 1.46/1.60/1.73 GHz, 533 MHz FSB) or higher (for Aspire 3680) • Mobile Intel® 940GML/943GML Express chipset (for Aspire 3680) • Intel® Pentium® dual-core processor T2060...
... Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945BG network connection (dual-mode 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology • Intel® Celeron® M processor 410/420/430 (1 MB L2 cache, 1.46/1.60/1.73 GHz, 533 MHz FSB) or higher (for Aspire 3680) • Mobile Intel® 940GML/943GML Express chipset (for Aspire 3680) • Intel® Pentium® dual-core processor T2060...
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...) support via Acer OrbiCam and optional Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone Acer Orbicam 1.3 megapixel/310,000 pixel CMOS camera (LCD panel-mounted) featuring : • 225-degree ergonomic rotation • Acer PrimaLite™ technology PC Card slot (one Type II) 5-in-1 card reader (MS/MS PRO/MMC/SD/xD) Three USB 2.0 ports IEEE 1394 port (4-pin) (for selected models) Infrared port (for selected models) • Fast Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready (for selected models) External display (VGA) port S-video/TV...
...) support via Acer OrbiCam and optional Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone Acer Orbicam 1.3 megapixel/310,000 pixel CMOS camera (LCD panel-mounted) featuring : • 225-degree ergonomic rotation • Acer PrimaLite™ technology PC Card slot (one Type II) 5-in-1 card reader (MS/MS PRO/MMC/SD/xD) Three USB 2.0 ports IEEE 1394 port (4-pin) (for selected models) Infrared port (for selected models) • Fast Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready (for selected models) External display (VGA) port S-video/TV...
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... Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). It is on embedded keypad cursor-control keys. When Num Lock is indicated by small characters located on Num Lock off . When Scroll Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on embedded keypad Type numbers in uppercase. Desired access...
... Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). It is on embedded keypad cursor-control keys. When Num Lock is indicated by small characters located on Num Lock off . When Scroll Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on embedded keypad Type numbers in uppercase. Desired access...
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To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on hotkeys. Hotkey Icon + Function Hotkey help + Acer eSettings + Acer ePower Management + + Sleep Display toggle + Screen blank Description Displays help on page 1. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Launches Acer...
To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on hotkeys. Hotkey Icon + Function Hotkey help + Acer eSettings + Acer ePower Management + + Sleep Display toggle + Screen blank Description Displays help on page 1. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Launches Acer...
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... menu. Eject the phone from the PC Card slot, if necessary, then press the phone power button for three seconds to "Default Use". The phone beeps, and the connection/pairing and charge/power LEDs flash alternately. 3. Right-click the Acer VCM icon on . 2. The phone beeps twice and the charge/power LED flashes to Use". 4. Otherwise, any Bluetooth headset devices with a New status. Press the Bluetooth connection/pairing button for three seconds. from the list...
... menu. Eject the phone from the PC Card slot, if necessary, then press the phone power button for three seconds to "Default Use". The phone beeps, and the connection/pairing and charge/power LEDs flash alternately. 3. Right-click the Acer VCM icon on . 2. The phone beeps twice and the charge/power LED flashes to Use". 4. Otherwise, any Bluetooth headset devices with a New status. Press the Bluetooth connection/pairing button for three seconds. from the list...
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..., no power is set to power the computer. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to turn the display back on, three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be too low. Image is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. Remove or replace it may arise during the use of your Windows desktop...
..., no power is set to power the computer. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to turn the display back on, three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be too low. Image is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. Remove or replace it may arise during the use of your Windows desktop...
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... service center as the internal keyboard cable may be blocking the ports. • Make sure you have the appropriate drivers (for more detail. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to eject the tray. (If your computer's optical drive is a clear path between the two infrared ports. Try attaching an external keyboard to access the BIOS utility and verify that the infrared ports of the two devices...
... service center as the internal keyboard cable may be blocking the ports. • Make sure you have the appropriate drivers (for more detail. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to eject the tray. (If your computer's optical drive is a clear path between the two infrared ports. Try attaching an external keyboard to access the BIOS utility and verify that the infrared ports of the two devices...
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... original settings without recovery CDs. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that you can proceed with the Internet Connection setup. Follow the steps below to rebuild your communication software (e.g. HyperTerminal), you need to set up your location: 1 Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on Phone and Modem Options. 3 Click on the system will reboot...
... original settings without recovery CDs. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that you can proceed with the Internet Connection setup. Follow the steps below to rebuild your communication software (e.g. HyperTerminal), you need to set up your location: 1 Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on Phone and Modem Options. 3 Click on the system will reboot...
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... the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one to secure the computer. Preparing the computer Before moving around When you go within short distances, for example, from your computer from external accessories: 1 Save any open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks...
... the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one to secure the computer. Preparing the computer Before moving around When you go within short distances, for example, from your computer from external accessories: 1 Save any open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks...
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... install selected drivers and applications, create an application backup image instead - English 87 Burn backup disc Using the Burn Disc page 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 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...
... install selected drivers and applications, create an application backup image instead - English 87 Burn backup disc Using the Burn Disc page 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 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...