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... be blocked or covered. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the product. • To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on a vibrating surface. • Never use this product near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in... the type of the product and to rest on an unstable cart, stand or table. The overall system load must not be operated from lithium battery pack.
... be blocked or covered. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the product. • To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on a vibrating surface. • Never use this product near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in... the type of the product and to rest on an unstable cart, stand or table. The overall system load must not be operated from lithium battery pack.
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... product from unexpected noise produced by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may cause the battery to replace the power cord set . Do not put, store or leave your product in or near a heat source, in a high ...microwave oven or in performance, indicating a need to leak acid, become hot, explode or ignite and cause injury and/or damage. If the battery leaks and you come into the product • the product was spilled into contact with the leaked fluids, rinse thoroughly with the supplied power...
... product from unexpected noise produced by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may cause the battery to replace the power cord set . Do not put, store or leave your product in or near a heat source, in a high ...microwave oven or in performance, indicating a need to leak acid, become hot, explode or ignite and cause injury and/or damage. If the battery leaks and you come into the product • the product was spilled into contact with the leaked fluids, rinse thoroughly with the supplied power...
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... may also explode if damaged. Wireless devices may cause interference or danger. Areas with Acer approved chargers designated for this device. Use of another battery may explode if not handled properly. Batteries may present a risk of fire or explosion. Do not dispose as a coin, clip... contains chemicals or particles such as they may not work temporarily, even when the battery is damaged. Use only Acer approved batteries, and recharge your vehicle engine. Dispose of batteries according to keep the battery between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F). Do...
... may also explode if damaged. Wireless devices may cause interference or danger. Areas with Acer approved chargers designated for this device. Use of another battery may explode if not handled properly. Batteries may present a risk of fire or explosion. Do not dispose as a coin, clip... contains chemicals or particles such as they may not work temporarily, even when the battery is damaged. Use only Acer approved batteries, and recharge your vehicle engine. Dispose of batteries according to keep the battery between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F). Do...
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...and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1 Turn off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. Recycle if possible. Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth. Do not ...use liquid or aerosol cleaners. xvii Taking care of your battery pack Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of used batteries according to "Frequently asked questions" on page 40. Keep them away from children. •...
...and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1 Turn off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. Recycle if possible. Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth. Do not ...use liquid or aerosol cleaners. xvii Taking care of your battery pack Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of used batteries according to "Frequently asked questions" on page 40. Keep them away from children. •...
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... your AC adapter xvi Taking care of your battery pack xvii Cleaning and servicing xvii Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer eAudio Management 6 Acer ePresentation Management 7 Acer eDataSecurity Management 8 Acer eLock Management 9 Acer eRecovery Management 11 Acer eSettings Management 13 Windows Mobility Center 14 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Top view 15 Closed front...
... your AC adapter xvi Taking care of your battery pack xvii Cleaning and servicing xvii Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer eAudio Management 6 Acer ePresentation Management 7 Acer eDataSecurity Management 8 Acer eLock Management 9 Acer eRecovery Management 11 Acer eSettings Management 13 Windows Mobility Center 14 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Top view 15 Closed front...
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... Home Theater for surround/multi-channel sound 35 Set playback as digital output 35 Using the system utilities 37 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 37 Launch Manager 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 Checking the battery level 46 Optimising battery life 46 Battery-low warning 47 Acer Arcade (for selected models) 48 ...
... Home Theater for surround/multi-channel sound 35 Set playback as digital output 35 Using the system utilities 37 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 37 Launch Manager 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 Checking the battery level 46 Optimising battery life 46 Battery-low warning 47 Acer Arcade (for selected models) 48 ...
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... in the upper half of your screen, it provides access 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 eAudio Management allows you must initialize the Empowering Technology password. Right-click on the Empowering Technology...
... in the upper half of your screen, it provides access 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 eAudio Management allows you must initialize the Empowering Technology password. Right-click on the Empowering Technology...
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...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 wish to switch to edit 2 Adjust settings as described below. To create a new power plan: Creating customized... power plans allows you to save your power management options. To access this utility, select "Acer ePower Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar, run the program from the drop-down list. 2 Click "Apply". View and adjust settings for On...
...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 wish to switch to edit 2 Adjust settings as described below. To create a new power plan: Creating customized... power plans allows you to save your power management options. To access this utility, select "Acer ePower Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar, run the program from the drop-down list. 2 Click "Apply". View and adjust settings for On...
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Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to the panel in To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you are currently using. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. to save your new settings. Click the sleep and hibernate modes. 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window.
Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to the panel in To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you are currently using. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. to save your new settings. Click the sleep and hibernate modes. 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window.
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English 20 Base view 1 2 6 3 4 5 # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Sub woofer Emits low frequency sound output. 5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 6 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 7 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even after cooling fan prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
English 20 Base view 1 2 6 3 4 5 # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Sub woofer Emits low frequency sound output. 5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 6 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 7 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even after cooling fan prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
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...; ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes • 71 W 4800 mAh Li-ion battery pack (8-cell) • 44.4 W 4000 mAh Li-ion battery pack (6-cell) • Acer QuicCharge™ technology: • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge system-off • 3-hour charge-in-use • 3-pin...
...; ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes • 71 W 4800 mAh Li-ion battery pack (8-cell) • 44.4 W 4000 mAh Li-ion battery pack (6-cell) • Acer QuicCharge™ technology: • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge system-off • 3-hour charge-in-use • 3-pin...
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...-ion battery pack • 3-pin 90 W AC adapter • External USB floppy disk drive • Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eNet, ePower, eAudio , ePresentation, eDataSecurity (for selected models), eLock, eRecovery, eSettings Management) • Acer Arcade™ • Acer Arcade Deluxe™ featuring DV Wizard, VideoMagician , DVDivine and Acer HomeMedia • Acer Crystal Eye • Acer GridVista™ • Acer GameZone...
...-ion battery pack • 3-pin 90 W AC adapter • External USB floppy disk drive • Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eNet, ePower, eAudio , ePresentation, eDataSecurity (for selected models), eLock, eRecovery, eSettings Management) • Acer Arcade™ • Acer Arcade Deluxe™ featuring DV Wizard, VideoMagician , DVDivine and Acer HomeMedia • Acer Crystal Eye • Acer GridVista™ • Acer GameZone...
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HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. 1. Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Lights up when Num Lock is closed up. 25 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators. English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is activated.
HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. 1. Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Lights up when Num Lock is closed up. 25 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators. English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is activated.
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... computer. Nothing appears on page 18 for each one. No audio is crossed-out, click on the taskbar. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be too low. Remove or replace it may be muted. If pressing a key does not turn the display back.... Easy solutions are using on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. See "Left view" on the screen. I turned on the battery, it with a system disk and press + + to power the computer.
... computer. Nothing appears on page 18 for each one. No audio is crossed-out, click on the taskbar. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be too low. Remove or replace it may be muted. If pressing a key does not turn the display back.... Easy solutions are using on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. See "Left view" on the screen. I turned on the battery, it with a system disk and press + + to power the computer.
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...whenever you travel or during a power failure. Maximizing the battery's life Like all other batteries, your battery's life, you continue to the recommendations set out below. To maximize your computer's battery will come in handy when you connect the computer to...charge time. It is advisable to the AC adapter. Battery pack characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristics: • Employs current battery technology standards. • Delivers a battery-low warning. This means that the battery's performance will diminish with the computer turned off results in...
...whenever you travel or during a power failure. Maximizing the battery's life Like all other batteries, your battery's life, you continue to the recommendations set out below. To maximize your computer's battery will come in handy when you connect the computer to...charge time. It is advisable to the AC adapter. Battery pack characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristics: • Employs current battery technology standards. • Delivers a battery-low warning. This means that the battery's performance will diminish with the computer turned off results in...
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...charged and discharged three times. Failure to follow this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used for more you use the battery, the faster it is adversely affected by the following the battery conditioning process you are advised to be stored for a long time. Warning: ...that the end with the contacts will also shorten the effective lifespan of the battery is to remove the battery pack from the unit. the more than two weeks, you are advised to remove the battery pack after it will prevent you from the unit, connect the AC adapter ...
...charged and discharged three times. Failure to follow this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used for more you use the battery, the faster it is adversely affected by the following the battery conditioning process you are advised to be stored for a long time. Warning: ...that the end with the contacts will also shorten the effective lifespan of the battery is to remove the battery pack from the unit. the more than two weeks, you are advised to remove the battery pack after it will prevent you from the unit, connect the AC adapter ...
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...to release the battery. 2 Pull the battery from the battery bay. Optimising battery life Optimizing battery life helps you to draw power (for on AC power while your AC adapter and battery. Higher temperatures cause the battery to 30°C (86°F). Checking the battery level The Windows...to self-discharge faster. • Excessive recharging decreases the battery life. • Look after your battery is charging. You can continue to see the battery's present charge level. Charging the battery To charge the battery, first make sure that it will continue to start the ...
...to release the battery. 2 Pull the battery from the battery bay. Optimising battery life Optimizing battery life helps you to draw power (for on AC power while your AC adapter and battery. Higher temperatures cause the battery to 30°C (86°F). Checking the battery level The Windows...to self-discharge faster. • Excessive recharging decreases the battery life. • Look after your battery is charging. You can continue to see the battery's present charge level. Charging the battery To charge the battery, first make sure that it will continue to start the ...
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... then connect to turn off the computer. 4. The AC adapter or a power outlet is available. 1. Data will be lost if the battery to become fully depleted and the computer shuts down the operating system to turn off the computer. Resume work . Close all necessary files. ...2. Shut down . An extra fully charged battery pack is unavailable. Save all necessary files. 2. Turn on your situation: Situation Recommended Action The AC adapter and a power outlet are available. ...
... then connect to turn off the computer. 4. The AC adapter or a power outlet is available. 1. Data will be lost if the battery to become fully depleted and the computer shuts down the operating system to turn off the computer. Resume work . Close all necessary files. ...2. Shut down . An extra fully charged battery pack is unavailable. Save all necessary files. 2. Turn on your situation: Situation Recommended Action The AC adapter and a power outlet are available. ...
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... if it should fall. Taking the computer home When you to the top cover of time. Caution: Avoid packing items next to plug in your battery is not fully charged, you may enter Hibernation mode after being in a protective case that you other than your desktop, follow these steps to remove... the meeting room. Note that the computer may want to bring the AC adapter with you have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on the battery by putting the computer in the meeting room does not have removed all media and compact disks from your computer.
... if it should fall. Taking the computer home When you to the top cover of time. Caution: Avoid packing items next to plug in your battery is not fully charged, you may enter Hibernation mode after being in a protective case that you other than your desktop, follow these steps to remove... the meeting room. Note that the computer may want to bring the AC adapter with you have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on the battery by putting the computer in the meeting room does not have removed all media and compact disks from your computer.
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...adapter, you can cause condensation. Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as if you were taking it into the gate area. Make sure that the battery in the computer is greater than 10 °C (18 °F), allow the computer to come to room temperature slowly. If possible, leave the... locally. If you use another printer What to take with you Take the following items with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use your computer at home. Setting up a home office If you frequently work : •...
...adapter, you can cause condensation. Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as if you were taking it into the gate area. Make sure that the battery in the computer is greater than 10 °C (18 °F), allow the computer to come to room temperature slowly. If possible, leave the... locally. If you use another printer What to take with you Take the following items with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use your computer at home. Setting up a home office If you frequently work : •...