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... product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other nearby electrical devices 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 other controls may result in a pressurized container, and do not expose it in performance, indicating a need to replace the power cord set . If you...
... product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other nearby electrical devices 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 other controls may result in a pressurized container, and do not expose it in performance, indicating a need to replace the power cord set . If you...
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... instructions on how to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off To turn on your notebook. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. For more productive, please refer to the AcerSystem User's Guide. It is not installed on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen...
... instructions on how to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off To turn on your notebook. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. For more productive, please refer to the AcerSystem User's Guide. It is not installed on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen...
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... Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 3 Acer eAudio Management 5 Acer ePower Management 6 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) 9 Acer eRecovery Management 11 Acer eSettings Management 13 Windows Mobility Center 14 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Top view 15 Closed front view 17 Left view 18 Right view 19 Rear view 20 Base view 21 Specifications 22 Indicators 24 Easy-launch buttons 25 Touchpad 26 Touchpad basics 26 Using the keyboard 28 Lock keys and embedded numeric...
... Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 3 Acer eAudio Management 5 Acer ePower Management 6 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) 9 Acer eRecovery Management 11 Acer eSettings Management 13 Windows Mobility Center 14 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Top view 15 Closed front view 17 Left view 18 Right view 19 Rear view 20 Base view 21 Specifications 22 Indicators 24 Easy-launch buttons 25 Touchpad 26 Touchpad basics 26 Using the keyboard 28 Lock keys and embedded numeric...
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Windows keys 29 Hotkeys 30 Special keys 31 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 32 Using a computer security lock 32 Audio 33 Acer CineDash media console 33 Tuba 33 Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/multi-channel sound 34 Set playback as digital output 34 Video 35 16:9 display 35 Using the system utilities 36 Acer Bio-Protection (for selected models) 36 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 37 Launch Manager 38 Frequently asked...
Windows keys 29 Hotkeys 30 Special keys 31 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 32 Using a computer security lock 32 Audio 33 Acer CineDash media console 33 Tuba 33 Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/multi-channel sound 34 Set playback as digital output 34 Video 35 16:9 display 35 Using the system utilities 36 Acer Bio-Protection (for selected models) 36 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 37 Launch Manager 38 Frequently asked...
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... lock 59 Using passwords 59 Entering passwords 60 Setting passwords 60 Expanding through options 61 Connectivity options 61 Fax/data modem 61 Built-in network feature 62 Consumer Infrared (CIR) 62 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 63 High-Definition Multimedia Interface 63 ExpressCard 64 Installing memory 65 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables (for selected models) 66 BIOS utility 69 Boot sequence 69 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 69 Password 69 Using software 70 Playing DVD movies 70 Power management 71 Acer...
... lock 59 Using passwords 59 Entering passwords 60 Setting passwords 60 Expanding through options 61 Connectivity options 61 Fax/data modem 61 Built-in network feature 62 Consumer Infrared (CIR) 62 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 63 High-Definition Multimedia Interface 63 ExpressCard 64 Installing memory 65 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables (for selected models) 66 BIOS utility 69 Boot sequence 69 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 69 Password 69 Using software 70 Playing DVD movies 70 Power management 71 Acer...
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... Start menu, or by pressing the Empowering Key, it easy for you to the following utilities: Note: The following content is for selected models). • Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. • Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. You may vary. • Acer eAudio Management allows you to access frequently used functions and manage your system. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery...
... Start menu, or by pressing the Empowering Key, it easy for you to the following utilities: Note: The following content is for selected models). • Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. • Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. You may vary. • Acer eAudio Management allows you to access frequently used functions and manage your system. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery...
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... adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by launching the Acer ePower Management application. To create a new power plan: Creating customized power plans allows you to save and quickly switch to a personalized set of power options. 1 Click the New power plan option or icon . 2 Enter a name for your new power plan. 3 Choose a predefined power plan to base your customized plan on. 4 If necessary, change the display, sleep and hibernation settings you want your computer to use...
... adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by launching the Acer ePower Management application. To create a new power plan: Creating customized power plans allows you to save and quickly switch to a personalized set of power options. 1 Click the New power plan option or icon . 2 Enter a name for your new power plan. 3 Choose a predefined power plan to base your customized plan on. 4 If necessary, change the display, sleep and hibernation settings you want your computer to use...
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... system needs to decrypt your files from being accessed by default. On first use the Master Password to access the Personal Secure Disk (PSD). Empowering Technology 9 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook. It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for selected models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is...
... system needs to decrypt your files from being accessed by default. On first use the Master Password to access the Personal Secure Disk (PSD). Empowering Technology 9 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook. It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for selected models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is...
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... The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), and a shortcut to fit the situation as you change locations, networks or activities. Settings include display brightness, volume, power plan, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, synchronization...
... The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), and a shortcut to fit the situation as you change locations, networks or activities. Settings include display brightness, volume, power plan, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, synchronization...
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... port Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Microphone-in jack Line-in jack Description Connects to an AC adapter. Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Accepts input from external microphones. Supports high definition digital video connections (for selected models). Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module. 18 Left view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 HDMI 7 8 9 10 Item DC-in jack ExpressCard/54 slot Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Connect to an Ethernet 10/100-based network. Connects to a phone line. Accepts audio...
... port Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Microphone-in jack Line-in jack Description Connects to an AC adapter. Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Accepts input from external microphones. Supports high definition digital video connections (for selected models). Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module. 18 Left view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 HDMI 7 8 9 10 Item DC-in jack ExpressCard/54 slot Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Connect to an Ethernet 10/100-based network. Connects to a phone line. Accepts audio...
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... webcam • Acer Video Conference Manager software • Acer PureZone technology • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone WLAN: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link network connection or Intel® PRO/Wireless network connection WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready Modem: 56K ITU V.92 Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot 385 (W) x 275 (D) x 43.6/39.3 (H) mm (15.13 x 10.81 x 1.71/1.55 inches) 3.3 kg (7.28 Ibs) (for selected models...
... webcam • Acer Video Conference Manager software • Acer PureZone technology • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone WLAN: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link network connection or Intel® PRO/Wireless network connection WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready Modem: 56K ITU V.92 Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot 385 (W) x 275 (D) x 43.6/39.3 (H) mm (15.13 x 10.81 x 1.71/1.55 inches) 3.3 kg (7.28 Ibs) (for selected models...
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Function Left button (1) Right button (4) Main touchpad (2) Center button (3) Execute Quickly click twice. Scroll Swipe up/down/left/ right using the touchpad, keep it - Note: When using Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (for selected models). It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. English 27 perform selection and execution functions. Tapping on a mouse. Select Click once. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button); Tapping harder will not increase...
Function Left button (1) Right button (4) Main touchpad (2) Center button (3) Execute Quickly click twice. Scroll Swipe up/down/left/ right using the touchpad, keep it - Note: When using Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (for selected models). It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. English 27 perform selection and execution functions. Tapping on a mouse. Select Click once. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button); Tapping harder will not increase...
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... 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 Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the application's context 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...
... 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 Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the application's context 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...
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...Screen blank Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Hotkey Icon + + + + Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on page 1. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings in the hotkey combination. Turns the display screen backlight off . Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Speaker toggle Turns...
...Screen blank Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Hotkey Icon + + + + Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on page 1. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings in the hotkey combination. Turns the display screen backlight off . Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Speaker toggle Turns...
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... a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. I turned on . Check the following : • The volume may be too low. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be low and unable to restart the system. No audio is in the external USB floppy drive? Press and release the power button to the computer. • If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer...
... a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. I turned on . Check the following : • The volume may be too low. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be low and unable to restart the system. No audio is in the external USB floppy drive? Press and release the power button to the computer. • If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer...
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... and latch the display. Disconnecting from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off (Windows XP). Or: You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within short distances, for example, 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 ready...
... and latch the display. Disconnecting from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off (Windows XP). Or: You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within short distances, for example, 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 ready...
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... a built-in which you use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to a telephone jack. This modem port is appropriate for the country in V.92 56 Kbps fax/data modem. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to your computer as you a complete mobile computing experience. Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to the computer, read...
... a built-in which you use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to a telephone jack. This modem port is appropriate for the country in V.92 56 Kbps fax/data modem. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to your computer as you a complete mobile computing experience. Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to the computer, read...
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... of the screen. 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 bottom of the screen. Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen and use the and keys to run it. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to Enabled. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program...
... of the screen. 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 bottom of the screen. Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen and use the and keys to run it. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to Enabled. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program...
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... C:\ drive to CD/DVD • Back up drivers and applications. 1 Select Acer eRecovery Management from user backup • Password settings This chapter will guide you must first set by launching Acer eRecovery Management and clicking Password settings in an external optical disc burner before entering Acer eRecovery Management for optical disc-related tasks. Acer eRecovery Management consists of Acer eRecovery Management, you through each process. To use the password protection feature of the following functions: 1 Backup: • Back up factory default...
... C:\ drive to CD/DVD • Back up drivers and applications. 1 Select Acer eRecovery Management from user backup • Password settings This chapter will guide you must first set by launching Acer eRecovery Management and clicking Password settings in an external optical disc burner before entering Acer eRecovery Management for optical disc-related tasks. Acer eRecovery Management consists of Acer eRecovery Management, you through each process. To use the password protection feature of the following functions: 1 Backup: • Back up factory default...
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... mode hotkey 30 hotkeys 30 K keyboard 28 embedded numeric keypad 28 hotkeys 30 lock keys 28 troubleshooting 40 Windows keys 29 L left view 17 M media access on local trips 57 troubleshooting 75 turning off xvi connections network 62 D display hotkeys 30 troubleshooting 39 DVD 70 DVD movies playing 70 E error messages 75 Euro 31 F FAQ. English 86 Index A AC adapter caring for xvi audio troubleshooting 39 B battery pack battery-low warning 46 caring for xvii characteristics 43 charging...
... mode hotkey 30 hotkeys 30 K keyboard 28 embedded numeric keypad 28 hotkeys 30 lock keys 28 troubleshooting 40 Windows keys 29 L left view 17 M media access on local trips 57 troubleshooting 75 turning off xvi connections network 62 D display hotkeys 30 troubleshooting 39 DVD 70 DVD movies playing 70 E error messages 75 Euro 31 F FAQ. English 86 Index A AC adapter caring for xvi audio troubleshooting 39 B battery pack battery-low warning 46 caring for xvii characteristics 43 charging...