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... bundled 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 are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of used batteries. Replace the battery 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...
... bundled 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 are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of used batteries. Replace the battery 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...
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... help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. Follow the instructions on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. For instructions on how to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off To turn on page 14 for your notebook. poster helps you get started with setting up your new computer. The printed User's Guide introduces...
... help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. Follow the instructions on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. For instructions on how to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off To turn on page 14 for your notebook. poster helps you get started with setting up your new computer. The printed User's Guide introduces...
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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...
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...
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... . 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 save your new power plan. To edit a power plan: Editing a power plan allows you want your computer to 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 configuring your power management options. You can open Windows power options by clicking...
... . 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 save your new power plan. To edit a power plan: Editing a power plan allows you want your computer to 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 configuring your power management options. You can open Windows power options by clicking...
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... switched out when an external display is not supported by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your computer's display to the system. 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 not correct after disconnecting a projector, or you project your display settings using the hotkey: + . For projectors and external devices...
... switched out when an external display is not supported by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your computer's display to the system. 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 not correct after disconnecting a projector, or you project your display settings using the hotkey: + . For projectors and external devices...
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... unattended. • Removable Storage Devices - To use Acer eLock Management, the Empowering Technology password must be stolen while your system. Empowering Technology 8 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is simple yet effective utility that allows you to lock removable storage, optical and floppy drive devices to any of CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, HD-DVD or Blu-ray drive devices. • Floppy Drive Devices - 3.5-inch floppy drives only. includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives, and any...
... unattended. • Removable Storage Devices - To use Acer eLock Management, the Empowering Technology password must be stolen while your system. Empowering Technology 8 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is simple yet effective utility that allows you to lock removable storage, optical and floppy drive devices to any of CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, HD-DVD or Blu-ray drive devices. • Floppy Drive Devices - 3.5-inch floppy drives only. includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives, and any...
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... the Start menu Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on/off , and a shortcut to fit the situation as you change locations, networks or activities. To launch Windows Mobility Center: • Use the shortcut 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 can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking...
... the Start menu Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on/off , and a shortcut to fit the situation as you change locations, networks or activities. To launch Windows Mobility Center: • Use the shortcut 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 can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking...
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... port Interfaces with S-video input. Supports digital video connections. Connects to a television or display device with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer and IR-aware computer). 5 Bluetooth Enable/disable the Bluetooth function. Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. Indicates the status of Bluetooth switch communication (manufacturing option). Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). English 16 Icon Item Microphone...
... port Interfaces with S-video input. Supports digital video connections. Connects to a television or display device with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer and IR-aware computer). 5 Bluetooth Enable/disable the Bluetooth function. Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. Indicates the status of Bluetooth switch communication (manufacturing option). Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). English 16 Icon Item Microphone...
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...;mR(eRaJ-d1e1r)®port CDybCe-irnLijnakc®k fPoorwAeCrDaVdDap®tor MAiccreorsDoifstk®AOnftfii-cSehRoeckdaPyro2t0e0c7tion (DASP) HDD protection NtoercthonnoIlnotgeyrn(feotrSseecluercitteyd models) NATcI eCrDD-MiskakAenrt™i-Shock Protection (DASP) enhancement HDD NpTrIoStheacdtioown ™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...
...;mR(eRaJ-d1e1r)®port CDybCe-irnLijnakc®k fPoorwAeCrDaVdDap®tor MAiccreorsDoifstk®AOnftfii-cSehRoeckdaPyro2t0e0c7tion (DASP) HDD protection NtoercthonnoIlnotgeyrn(feotrSseecluercitteyd models) NATcI eCrDD-MiskakAenrt™i-Shock Protection (DASP) enhancement HDD NpTrIoStheacdtioown ™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...
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Bluetooth Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Lights up . English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up when Caps Lock is activated. 24...
Bluetooth Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Lights up . English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up when Caps Lock is activated. 24...
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...-clicking a mouse button). Scroll Swipe up/down/left/ right using the touchpad, keep it - Note: When using Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (Manufacturing option). It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. rest your cursor pressing on the second tap and drag the cursor. Or click and hold , then use finger on your fingers - Access context menu Click once. and your touchpad. The touchpad is enabled on the touchpad to...
...-clicking a mouse button). Scroll Swipe up/down/left/ right using the touchpad, keep it - Note: When using Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (Manufacturing option). It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. rest your cursor pressing on the second tap and drag the cursor. Or click and hold , then use finger on your fingers - Access context menu Click once. and your touchpad. The touchpad is enabled on the touchpad to...
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... cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on and off Type numbers in uppercase. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. normal manner. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Hold while using cursor- Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is...
... cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on and off Type numbers in uppercase. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. normal manner. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Hold while using cursor- Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is...
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... keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. This key has the same effect as described. it launches the Start menu. 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 Explore < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your edition of Access Center < > + : Open Windows Mobility Center < > + : Display the System Properties dialog box < > + : Restore...
... keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. This key has the same effect as described. it launches the Start menu. 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 Explore < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your edition of Access Center < > + : Open Windows Mobility Center < > + : Display the System Properties dialog box < > + : Restore...
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... return. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Turns the internal touchpad on and off. Turns the speakers on and off to save power. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. Turns the display screen backlight off . Increases the sound volume. Launches Acer eSettings in Sleep mode. See "Acer Empowering...
... return. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Turns the internal touchpad on and off. Turns the speakers on and off to save power. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. Turns the display screen backlight off . Increases the sound volume. Launches Acer eSettings in Sleep mode. See "Acer Empowering...
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... Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is in the external USB floppy drive? Press and release the power button to the computer. Remove or replace it is not lit, no power is being supplied to resume. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to restart the system. Image is not full-screen. Then click on the Settings tab to make sure that the AC adapter...
... Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is in the external USB floppy drive? Press and release the power button to the computer. Remove or replace it is not lit, no power is being supplied to resume. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to restart the system. Image is not full-screen. Then click on the Settings tab to make sure that the AC adapter...
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.... There is enabled. • Make sure both devices (for file transfers) or you have the appropriate software running on the power. You can also use the volume control buttons to eject the tray. (If your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose. Try attaching an external keyboard to eject the optical drive tray without turning on both devices are facing each...
.... There is enabled. • Make sure both devices (for file transfers) or you have the appropriate software running on the power. You can also use the volume control buttons to eject the tray. (If your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose. Try attaching an external keyboard to eject the optical drive tray without turning on both devices are facing each...
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... Internet Connection setup, as it is turned on. • Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to the computer's parallel port or a USB port and the corresponding port on the system will reboot. This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the Internet Connection setup. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to the Windows manual. English 42 • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power...
... Internet Connection setup, as it is turned on. • Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to the computer's parallel port or a USB port and the corresponding port on the system will reboot. This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the Internet Connection setup. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to the Windows manual. English 42 • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power...
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.... 4 Close 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 just moving the computer, close and latch the display. When you are using one to use the computer again, unlatch and open the display; Disconnecting from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: Click on Start, then click...
.... 4 Close 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 just moving the computer, close and latch the display. When you are using one to use the computer again, unlatch and open the display; Disconnecting from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: Click on Start, then click...
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... the screen. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen and use the and keys to enable this value to Enabled. Important! 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. Using software Playing DVD movies When the DVD drive module is set to a region code, it will play DVD disks...
... the screen. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen and use the and keys to enable this value to Enabled. Important! 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. Using software Playing DVD movies When the DVD drive module is set to a region code, it will play DVD disks...
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... 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 choose to recover the system from a factory default image, recover from a previously created CD/DVD or reinstall applications and drivers. 4 Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process. Restore and recovery The restore and recovery features allow you to the Burn Disc page by selecting the Restore button. 3 Select the backup...
... 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 choose to recover the system from a factory default image, recover from a previously created CD/DVD or reinstall applications and drivers. 4 Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process. Restore and recovery The restore and recovery features allow you to the Burn Disc page by selecting the Restore button. 3 Select the backup...