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... The notebook uses lithium batteries. Unplug this product. • Use the product only with your product. Do not disassemble or dispose of used batteries. Warning! Keep them in performance, indicating a need to replace the power cord set . Refer all servicing to dangerous voltage points or other nearby electrical devices that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may interfere with the same type as opening or removing covers...
... The notebook uses lithium batteries. Unplug this product. • Use the product only with your product. Do not disassemble or dispose of used batteries. Warning! Keep them in performance, indicating a need to replace the power cord set . Refer all servicing to dangerous voltage points or other nearby electrical devices that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may interfere with the same type as opening or removing covers...
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... the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. Follow the instructions on AcerSystem User's Guide. Your guides To help you to be more on how your computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. For instructions on your notebook. This guide contains detailed information on page 14 for the location of your mobile computing needs. If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF...
... the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. Follow the instructions on AcerSystem User's Guide. Your guides To help you to be more on how your computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. For instructions on your notebook. This guide contains detailed information on page 14 for the location of your mobile computing needs. If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF...
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Windows keys 32 Hotkeys 33 Special keys 34 Using the system utilities 35 Acer Bio-Protection (for selected models) 35 NTI Shadow 36 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 37 Launch Manager 38 Norton Internet Security 38 Frequently asked questions 40 Requesting service 43 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 43 Before you call 43 Battery pack 44 Battery pack characteristics 44 Maximizing the battery's life 44 Installing and removing the battery pack 45 Charging the battery 46...
Windows keys 32 Hotkeys 33 Special keys 34 Using the system utilities 35 Acer Bio-Protection (for selected models) 35 NTI Shadow 36 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 37 Launch Manager 38 Norton Internet Security 38 Frequently asked questions 40 Requesting service 43 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 43 Before you call 43 Battery pack 44 Battery pack characteristics 44 Maximizing the battery's life 44 Installing and removing the battery pack 45 Charging the battery 46...
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... 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 customized plan on /off system components to extend battery life. 1 Switch to the power plan you want your computer to use. 5 Click "OK" to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. You can open Windows power options by clicking the appropriate tabs. Using power plans Acer ePower Management...
... 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 customized plan on /off system components to extend battery life. 1 Switch to the power plan you want your computer to use. 5 Click "OK" to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. You can open Windows power options by clicking the appropriate tabs. Using power plans Acer ePower Management...
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For projectors and external devices that 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 resolution is connected to the system. If...
For projectors and external devices that 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 resolution is connected to the system. If...
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...; Removable Storage Devices - includes any reboot necessary, and will immediately be set first. Lock(s) will remain after rebooting, until removed. Make sure to remember or write down your system. To use Acer eLock Management, the Empowering Technology password must be set without any kind of the devices types. includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives, and any of CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, HD-DVD or Blu-ray drive devices. • Floppy Drive Devices - 3.5-inch floppy drives...
...; Removable Storage Devices - includes any reboot necessary, and will immediately be set first. Lock(s) will remain after rebooting, until removed. Make sure to remember or write down your system. To use Acer eLock Management, the Empowering Technology password must be set without any kind of the devices types. includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives, and any of CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, HD-DVD or Blu-ray drive devices. • Floppy Drive Devices - 3.5-inch floppy drives...
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... Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to fit the situation as you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on or off , external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status. Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking...
... Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to fit the situation as you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on or off , external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status. Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking...
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... to audio line-out devices speaker/line-out jack (e.g., speakers, headphones). 4 Infrared port Interfaces with S-video input. Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. English 16 Icon Item Microphone jack Description Accepts inputs from external microphones. Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Wireless communication switch Enable/disable the wireless function. Left view Icon 1 Item Kensington lock slot 2 Ethernet (RJ-45) port 3 External display (VGA) port 4 DVI-D DVI-D port...
... to audio line-out devices speaker/line-out jack (e.g., speakers, headphones). 4 Infrared port Interfaces with S-video input. Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. English 16 Icon Item Microphone jack Description Accepts inputs from external microphones. Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Wireless communication switch Enable/disable the wireless function. Left view Icon 1 Item Kensington lock slot 2 Ethernet (RJ-45) port 3 External display (VGA) port 4 DVI-D DVI-D port...
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...L2 secleactheed, 1m.5o/d1e.6ls6) GHz, 667 MHz FSB) (for selected models) • • InItnetl®...Acer Up to 2SiGgBnaolfUDpD™Rw2i6th67InMviHLiznmk™emNoprliyf,yu™pwgriaredleeassbtleecthon4oGloBgyus(ifnogr two soDseIMleMctemdomdoudleesls()d,uoarl-channel support) • Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/ g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology (for selected models) System memory Up to 1/2 GB of DDR2 533/667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 2/4 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support...
...L2 secleactheed, 1m.5o/d1e.6ls6) GHz, 667 MHz FSB) (for selected models) • • InItnetl®...Acer Up to 2SiGgBnaolfUDpD™Rw2i6th67InMviHLiznmk™emNoprliyf,yu™pwgriaredleeassbtleecthon4oGloBgyus(ifnogr two soDseIMleMctemdomdoudleesls()d,uoarl-channel support) • Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/ g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology (for selected models) System memory Up to 1/2 GB of DDR2 533/667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 2/4 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support...
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... CERTIFIED® solution, supporting Acer MSicnrgoaplhUopn™ewjaicthk Nplify™ wireless technology (for selected models) Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader, supporting Pre-boot Authentication (PBA), computer protection, Acer FingerLaunch and Acer FingerNav (manufacturing option) Kensington lock slot BIOS user, supervisor, and HDD passwords Wake-on -LAN ready DC-in -1 cOaprdtiorenaadl eArc(eMr SX/pMreSsPsRVOo/IMP MphCo/SnDe/xD) FoWuLrAUNS:BIn2t.e0l®poWrtisreless WiFi Link 4965AGN (dual-band quad- 22 English...
... CERTIFIED® solution, supporting Acer MSicnrgoaplhUopn™ewjaicthk Nplify™ wireless technology (for selected models) Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader, supporting Pre-boot Authentication (PBA), computer protection, Acer FingerLaunch and Acer FingerNav (manufacturing option) Kensington lock slot BIOS user, supervisor, and HDD passwords Wake-on -LAN ready DC-in -1 cOaprdtiorenaadl eArc(eMr SX/pMreSsPsRVOo/IMP MphCo/SnDe/xD) FoWuLrAUNS:BIn2t.e0l®poWrtisreless WiFi Link 4965AGN (dual-band quad- 22 English...
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Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Bluetooth Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Lights up . Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up when Num Lock is activated. 1. ...
Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Bluetooth Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Lights up . Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up when Num Lock is activated. 1. ...
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... touchpad is enabled on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). Access context menu Click once. Or click and hold , then use finger on the second tap and drag the cursor. hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. This fingerprint reader or button mimics...
... touchpad is enabled on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). Access context menu Click once. Or click and hold , then use finger on the second tap and drag the cursor. hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. This fingerprint reader or button mimics...
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.... Hold while using control keys. Use this mode when you can toggle on and off Type numbers in a embedded keypad. A better solution would be to do a lot of the keycaps. 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. normal manner. Hold while typing letters on , the screen moves one...
.... Hold while using control keys. Use this mode when you can toggle on and off Type numbers in a embedded keypad. A better solution would be to do a lot of the keycaps. 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. normal manner. Hold while typing letters on , the screen moves one...
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... same effect as clicking on your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch users (if you are on a + < > + : Use the arrow keys to a network domain) < > + : Minimizes all windows < > + : Open the Run dialog box < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Application key Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; English 32 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it launches the Start menu.
... same effect as clicking on your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch users (if you are on a + < > + : Use the arrow keys to a network domain) < > + : Minimizes all windows < > + : Open the Run dialog box < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Application key Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; English 32 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it launches the Start menu.
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... display screen backlight off . Turns the speakers on page 1. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the internal touchpad on and off to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. English 33 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to save power. Press any key to return. Increases the sound volume. Launches Acer ePower Management in the hotkey...
... display screen backlight off . Turns the speakers on page 1. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the internal touchpad on and off to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. English 33 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to save power. Press any key to return. Increases the sound volume. Launches Acer ePower Management in the hotkey...
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...) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to an external monitor. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to bring up . If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the battery, it with a system disk and press + + to save power. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to restart the system. Easy solutions are using on . Remove or replace it...
...) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to an external monitor. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to bring up . If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the battery, it with a system disk and press + + to save power. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to restart the system. Easy solutions are using on . Remove or replace it...
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... adjust the volume. You can also use the volume control buttons to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the power. Simply insert the tip of a pen or paperclip into the hole and push to access the BIOS utility and verify that the infrared ports of the two devices are facing each other (+/- 15 degrees) a maximum of 1 meter apart. • Make sure there is a slot-load model...
... adjust the volume. You can also use the volume control buttons to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the power. Simply insert the tip of a pen or paperclip into the hole and push to access the BIOS utility and verify that the infrared ports of the two devices are facing each other (+/- 15 degrees) a maximum of 1 meter apart. • Make sure there is a slot-load model...
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... the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: Click on Start, then click on Shut Down. 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 AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if...
... the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: Click on Start, then click on Shut Down. 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 AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if...
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English 60 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 top of the screen. Password To set a password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the bottom of that region only. Using software Playing DVD movies When the DVD drive module is set the region code a maximum of five times (including the first time), after a few seconds...
English 60 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 top of the screen. Password To set a password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the bottom of that region only. Using software Playing DVD movies When the DVD drive module is set the region code a maximum of five times (including the first time), after a few seconds...
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... + or select Acer eRecovery Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the Burn Disc page by selecting the Restore button. 3 Select the backup point you would like to recover the system from a factory default image, recover from previously created CD and DVD backups. Burn backup disc Using the Burn Disc page of backup (factory default, user, current system, application) you can also choose to restore from. Note: Create a factory default image when you...
... + or select Acer eRecovery Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the Burn Disc page by selecting the Restore button. 3 Select the backup point you would like to recover the system from a factory default image, recover from previously created CD and DVD backups. Burn backup disc Using the Burn Disc page of backup (factory default, user, current system, application) you can also choose to restore from. Note: Create a factory default image when you...