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... onto or into the product. • To avoid damage of the product and to protect it from lithium battery pack. Contact your dealer or local power company. • Do not allow anything to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on a vibrating surface. • Never use this product near or over...
... onto or into the product. • To avoid damage of the product and to protect it from lithium battery pack. Contact your dealer or local power company. • Do not allow anything to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on a vibrating surface. • Never use this product near or over...
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... not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other controls may cause the battery to leak acid, become hot, explode or ignite and cause injury and/or damage. Do not use it in a pressurized container, and do ... full performance of this product from unexpected noise produced by a qualified technician to restore the product to temperatures over 60°C (140°F). The battery can be charged and If you come into the product • the product was exposed to replace the power cord set . Do not pierce, open...
... not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other controls may cause the battery to leak acid, become hot, explode or ignite and cause injury and/or damage. Do not use it in a pressurized container, and do ... full performance of this product from unexpected noise produced by a qualified technician to restore the product to temperatures over 60°C (140°F). The battery can be charged and If you come into the product • the product was exposed to replace the power cord set . Do not pierce, open...
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... or metal powders. Do not disassemble or dispose of the battery will eventually wear out. Use only Acer approved batteries, and recharge your pocket or purse. The capacity and lifetime of them away from the battery, which came bundled with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey ... or explosion. chemical plants; or where blasting operations are often, but it may explode. They include below freezing. Replace the battery with Acer approved chargers designated for its intended purpose. Warning! Accidental short-circuiting can occur when a metallic object such as a coin, ...
... or metal powders. Do not disassemble or dispose of the battery will eventually wear out. Use only Acer approved batteries, and recharge your pocket or purse. The capacity and lifetime of them away from the battery, which came bundled with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey ... or explosion. chemical plants; or where blasting operations are often, but it may explode. They include below freezing. Replace the battery with Acer approved chargers designated for its intended purpose. Warning! Accidental short-circuiting can occur when a metallic object such as a coin, ...
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Cleaning 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..." on page 40. If either of the same kind as replacements. xvii Taking care of your battery pack Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of the following occurs: • the computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged;...
Cleaning 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..." on page 40. If either of the same kind as replacements. xvii Taking care of your battery pack Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of the following occurs: • the computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged;...
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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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... lose the Empowering Technology password, there is for selected models) • Acer eLock Management limits 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 to do so. Actual product specifications may...
... lose the Empowering Technology password, there is for selected models) • Acer eLock Management limits 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 to do so. Actual product specifications may...
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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 Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". You can also turn on . 4 If necessary, change the display... 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 edit 2 Adjust settings as described below. To edit ...
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 Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". You can also turn on . 4 If necessary, change the display... 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 edit 2 Adjust settings as described below. To edit ...
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To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to the panel in Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you are currently using. 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.
To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to the panel in Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you are currently using. 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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... 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 •... support, independent US and Euro dollar sign keys, media control keys • Empowering Key • Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade™ • Volume wheel • ExpressCard™/54 slot • 5-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD...
... 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 •... support, independent US and Euro dollar sign keys, media control keys • Empowering Key • Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade™ • Volume wheel • ExpressCard™/54 slot • 5-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD...
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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. English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is activated. Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. Lights up when Num Lock is closed up when Caps Lock is activated. 1. Lights up . 25 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status.
HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is activated. Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. Lights up when Num Lock is closed up when Caps Lock is activated. 1. Lights up . 25 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status.
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... is crossed-out, click on page 18 for each one. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be set to an external monitor. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be ...
... is crossed-out, click on page 18 for each one. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be set to an external monitor. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be ...
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... or during a power failure. Conditioning a new battery pack Before you use a battery pack for details on the computer and operate using battery power. 5 Fully deplete the battery until the battery-low warning appears. 6 Reconnect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery again. English 44 Battery pack The computer uses a battery pack that gives you continue to operate...
... or during a power failure. Conditioning a new battery pack Before you use a battery pack for details on the computer and operate using battery power. 5 Fully deplete the battery until the battery-low warning appears. 6 Reconnect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery again. English 44 Battery pack The computer uses a battery pack that gives you continue to operate...
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... AC adapter if you use the battery, the faster it is facing up. 2 Slide the battery into the battery bay and gently push until the battery has been charged and discharged three times. To install a battery pack: 1 Align the battery with the battery inserted. Failure to remove the battery pack after it will also shorten ...the effective lifespan of its extremes, as described above 45°C (113°F). Before removing the battery from the unit. make sure that the end with the contacts will enter first, and that the top surface of about 300 charges....
... AC adapter if you use the battery, the faster it is facing up. 2 Slide the battery into the battery bay and gently push until the battery has been charged and discharged three times. To install a battery pack: 1 Align the battery with the battery inserted. Failure to remove the battery pack after it will also shorten ...the effective lifespan of its extremes, as described above 45°C (113°F). Before removing the battery from the unit. make sure that the end with the contacts will enter first, and that the top surface of about 300 charges....
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...operate your computer on AC power while your AC adapter and battery. English 46 To remove a battery pack: 1 Slide the battery release latch to self-discharge faster. • Excessive recharging decreases the battery life. • Look after your battery is not being used, as it will continue to follow...a PC Card if it is 10°C (50°F) to 30°C (86°F). Charging the battery overnight before traveling enables you get the most out of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. You are advised to start the next day with ...
...operate your computer on AC power while your AC adapter and battery. English 46 To remove a battery pack: 1 Slide the battery release latch to self-discharge faster. • Excessive recharging decreases the battery life. • Look after your battery is not being used, as it will continue to follow...a PC Card if it is 10°C (50°F) to 30°C (86°F). Charging the battery overnight before traveling enables you get the most out of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. You are advised to start the next day with ...
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... you want to the Windows power meter. Save all applications. 3. Close all necessary files. 2. Replace the battery pack. 5. Shut down . Data will be lost if the battery to become fully depleted and the computer shuts down the operating system to turn off the computer. An extra ... warning appears. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then connect to turn off the computer. 4. Resume work . You have no spare battery pack. 1. Close all necessary files. 3. Shut down the operating system to the mains power supply. 2. Save all applications. 3. Turn on your...
... you want to the Windows power meter. Save all applications. 3. Close all necessary files. 2. Replace the battery pack. 5. Shut down . Data will be lost if the battery to become fully depleted and the computer shuts down the operating system to turn off the computer. An extra ... warning appears. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then connect to turn off the computer. 4. Resume work . You have no spare battery pack. 1. Close all necessary files. 3. Shut down the operating system to the mains power supply. 2. Save all applications. 3. Turn on your...
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... computer. In both cases, press and release the power button to meetings If your computer. If your meeting will be longer, or if your battery is not fully charged, you may enter Hibernation mode after being in a protective case that can prevent the computer from your office to the top...adapter with you are not actively using the computer. What to take with you Unless you have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode. What to bring anything with you other than your meeting is off . If the power indicator is relatively...
... computer. In both cases, press and release the power button to meetings If your computer. If your meeting will be longer, or if your battery is not fully charged, you may enter Hibernation mode after being in a protective case that can prevent the computer from your office to the top...adapter with you are not actively using the computer. What to take with you Unless you have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode. What to bring anything with you other than your meeting is off . If the power indicator is relatively...
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... computer to excessive heat. • Changes in the trunk of time, you can cause condensation. Make sure that the battery in an environment with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you Take the following items with a temperature between outside and room temperature...
... computer to excessive heat. • Changes in the trunk of time, you can cause condensation. Make sure that the battery in an environment with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you Take the following items with a temperature between outside and room temperature...