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... use the list provided by your regional web or channel. This Service Guide provides you with further technical details. 2. These LOCALIZED FEATURES will not be covered in the FRU list of customer machines. 5 In such cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible... with all technical information relating to order FRU parts for repair and service of this generic service guide. If, for Acer's "global" product offering. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional office MAY have a DIFFERENT part number code to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g....
... use the list provided by your regional web or channel. This Service Guide provides you with further technical details. 2. These LOCALIZED FEATURES will not be covered in the FRU list of customer machines. 5 In such cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible... with all technical information relating to order FRU parts for repair and service of this generic service guide. If, for Acer's "global" product offering. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional office MAY have a DIFFERENT part number code to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g....
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Wake-on dual displays via Acer GridVista T Intel® 915GM integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 and up to 128 MB of shared memory T Microsoft® DirectX® 7.0 and dual independent display support T MPEG-2/DVD ... 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution T Acer SignalUP wireless technology support T Wireless PAN (optional): integrated Bluetooth® Audio T Audio system with PTT approval; Here are just a few of its many features: Platform T T T T Intel® Pentium® M 730/740/750/760/770/780 processor (2MB L2 cache, 1.60/1.73/1.86/2/2.13/ 2.26 ...
Wake-on dual displays via Acer GridVista T Intel® 915GM integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 and up to 128 MB of shared memory T Microsoft® DirectX® 7.0 and dual independent display support T MPEG-2/DVD ... 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution T Acer SignalUP wireless technology support T Wireless PAN (optional): integrated Bluetooth® Audio T Audio system with PTT approval; Here are just a few of its many features: Platform T T T T Intel® Pentium® M 730/740/750/760/770/780 processor (2MB L2 cache, 1.60/1.73/1.86/2/2.13/ 2.26 ...
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LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) that turn on and off to the I/O ports, the features and the indicators. Buttons for launching frequently used programs. Turns the computer on and off . Chapter 1 7 Front view # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Item Display screen Microphone Keyboard Palmrest Click ...
LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) that turn on and off to the I/O ports, the features and the indicators. Buttons for launching frequently used programs. Turns the computer on and off . Chapter 1 7 Front view # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Item Display screen Microphone Keyboard Palmrest Click ...
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... to set . The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of the user password. Press Enter to reset it. This feature is available to HDD when both passwords can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). Type a password in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility...
... to set . The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of the user password. Press Enter to reset it. This feature is available to HDD when both passwords can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). Type a password in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility...
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... (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required for the following conditions: T New versions of system programs T New features or options T Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. The Phlash utility has auto-execution function. 43 Chapter 2 If the battery pack does not contain enough...
... (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required for the following conditions: T New versions of system programs T New features or options T Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. The Phlash utility has auto-execution function. 43 Chapter 2 If the battery pack does not contain enough...
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...safety notices for using your computer Turning your computer can help you get started with setting up your Aspire, we have designed a set of guides: First off To turn on the computer, simply press ... Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. The printed User's Guide introduces you for making the Aspire series of notebook PC your choice for the location of the power button. If Adobe Reader is available in... things first We would like to thank you to the basic features and functions of your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first...
...safety notices for using your computer Turning your computer can help you get started with setting up your Aspire, we have designed a set of guides: First off To turn on the computer, simply press ... Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. The printed User's Guide introduces you for making the Aspire series of notebook PC your choice for the location of the power button. If Adobe Reader is available in... things first We would like to thank you to the basic features and functions of your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first...
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... lock 41 Using passwords 41 Entering passwords 42 Setting passwords 42 Expanding through options 43 Connectivity options 43 Fax/data modem 43 Built-in network feature 44 Fast Infrared (FIR) 44 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 45 IEEE 1394 port 45 PC Card slot 46 ExpressCard 48
... lock 41 Using passwords 41 Entering passwords 42 Setting passwords 42 Expanding through options 43 Connectivity options 43 Fax/data modem 43 Built-in network feature 44 Fast Infrared (FIR) 44 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 45 IEEE 1394 port 45 PC Card slot 46 ExpressCard 48
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...of DDR2 533 memory, upgradeable to 2 GB using two soDIMM modules 15.4" WXGA Acer CrystalBrite color TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing on dual displays via Acer GridVista 15.4" WXGA color TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi...-window viewing on dual displays via Acer GridVista 15" XGA color TFT LCD, supporting 1024 x 768 pixel resolution 16.7 million colors Intel® 915GM integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 900 and up to 128 MB of...
...of DDR2 533 memory, upgradeable to 2 GB using two soDIMM modules 15.4" WXGA Acer CrystalBrite color TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing on dual displays via Acer GridVista 15.4" WXGA color TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi...-window viewing on dual displays via Acer GridVista 15" XGA color TFT LCD, supporting 1024 x 768 pixel resolution 16.7 million colors Intel® 915GM integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 900 and up to 128 MB of...
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... system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only. Acer eSettings Makes managing system settings and security easy. Acer eRecovery Creates backups and recovers system configurations reliably. Acer ePowerManagement Provides a central location from which features five main settings: Acer ePowerManagement, Acer eNetManagement, Acer ePresentation, Acer eRecovery and Acer eSettings. Press < > to launch the Acer eManager user interface, which to frequently used...
... system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only. Acer eSettings Makes managing system settings and security easy. Acer eRecovery Creates backups and recovers system configurations reliably. Acer ePowerManagement Provides a central location from which features five main settings: Acer ePowerManagement, Acer eNetManagement, Acer ePresentation, Acer eRecovery and Acer eSettings. Press < > to launch the Acer eManager user interface, which to frequently used...
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... settings so you can view multiple windows on Acer GridVista. To enable the dual monitor feature of the four display settings indicated below: 12 2 13 1 3 2 13 24 English 20 For more information, open Acer eManager, click on Settings. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that the second...onto this function, please go to Start, All Programs and click on the same screen. Note: If your Acer ezDock. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is connected, then, select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on the appropriate application and select the Help...
... settings so you can view multiple windows on Acer GridVista. To enable the dual monitor feature of the four display settings indicated below: 12 2 13 1 3 2 13 24 English 20 For more information, open Acer eManager, click on Settings. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that the second...onto this function, please go to Start, All Programs and click on the same screen. Note: If your Acer ezDock. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is connected, then, select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on the appropriate application and select the Help...
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...site, you can reduce the amount of purchase With your support, we can still get in a hidden partition on your problems efficiently. This feature occupies 2 to receive the benefits from our support centers. If the country you are there to perform system recovery. English 26 To start... the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is showing, press + at your ITW passport on hand, especially when you travel, to 3 GB in contact with your computer. Our ...
...site, you can reduce the amount of purchase With your support, we can still get in a hidden partition on your problems efficiently. This feature occupies 2 to receive the benefits from our support centers. If the country you are there to perform system recovery. English 26 To start... the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is showing, press + at your ITW passport on hand, especially when you travel, to 3 GB in contact with your computer. Our ...
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... to your screensaver and power-saving features are unavailable. burn a combination of formats. • Settings - watch DVDs or VCDs • Video - It can be operated using your hard disk or removable media • Music - view photos stored on the Arcade home page. • Cinema - adjust Acer Arcade according to a CD/DVD Note...
... to your screensaver and power-saving features are unavailable. burn a combination of formats. • Settings - watch DVDs or VCDs • Video - It can be operated using your hard disk or removable media • Music - view photos stored on the Arcade home page. • Cinema - adjust Acer Arcade according to a CD/DVD Note...
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...mode. In InstantOn mode, the following functions are available to navigate the menus and manage Acer Arcade. increases the screen brightness Brightness down ; decreases the screen brightness InstantOn Arcade mode With some Aspire models, it is possible to use either the media controls located on the front of ...to music and view photos without first switching on the front panel of Acer Arcade. To do this, push the Arcade button located on your notebook or the remote control to control and fine-tune the features and settings of your notebook. InstantOn Arcade mode does not share all...
...mode. In InstantOn mode, the following functions are available to navigate the menus and manage Acer Arcade. increases the screen brightness Brightness down ; decreases the screen brightness InstantOn Arcade mode With some Aspire models, it is possible to use either the media controls located on the front of ...to music and view photos without first switching on the front panel of Acer Arcade. To do this, push the Arcade button located on your notebook or the remote control to control and fine-tune the features and settings of your notebook. InstantOn Arcade mode does not share all...
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...on the right. To pick content, click an item in its performance to select between "CinemaVision™" or "letterbox" mode. • Acer CinemaVision™ is a nonlinear video stretching technology that produces minimal distortion in the center of the screen. In Display Settings: Use the "screen...aspect ratio and adds black bars at the lower right to choose between "headphones," "SPDIF," 2 or more detailed information on the features of several choices, such as files (with thumbnails) and organized into folders. If there is reached by selecting Help. The Settings ...
...on the right. To pick content, click an item in its performance to select between "CinemaVision™" or "letterbox" mode. • Acer CinemaVision™ is a nonlinear video stretching technology that produces minimal distortion in the center of the screen. In Display Settings: Use the "screen...aspect ratio and adds black bars at the lower right to choose between "headphones," "SPDIF," 2 or more detailed information on the features of several choices, such as files (with thumbnails) and organized into folders. If there is reached by selecting Help. The Settings ...
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... contains a playable disk, click the Cinema button on the left side allow you to the pop-up player control panel appears at the bottom of Acer Arcade. To control the movie, the pop-up panel: • DVD Menu • Subtitles • Language • Snapshot • Angle The disk currently playing will... the closed captions on Cinema. "Display upon mute" lets you insert a disk into the DVD drive, the movie begins playing automatically. This player has the features and controls of a typical DVD player.
... contains a playable disk, click the Cinema button on the left side allow you to the pop-up player control panel appears at the bottom of Acer Arcade. To control the movie, the pop-up panel: • DVD Menu • Subtitles • Language • Snapshot • Angle The disk currently playing will... the closed captions on Cinema. "Display upon mute" lets you insert a disk into the DVD drive, the movie begins playing automatically. This player has the features and controls of a typical DVD player.
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...to watch video files. You can be changed from your personal music library. Click Load Default Settings to return your folders. Note: The Video feature is available in the content area on it. Playing a video file Click Play to the Video page, click Stop. The Video page shows the...a DVD or VCD, use the "Cinema" function. Video To open the Video function, click Video on the "Slide Show Music" option. Editing video Acer Arcade offers the capability to edit captured video clips, photos and footage from your settings to edit from a camcorder into a movie. To complete your favorite...
...to watch video files. You can be changed from your personal music library. Click Load Default Settings to return your folders. Note: The Video feature is available in the content area on it. Playing a video file Click Play to the Video page, click Stop. The Video page shows the...a DVD or VCD, use the "Cinema" function. Video To open the Video function, click Video on the "Slide Show Music" option. Editing video Acer Arcade offers the capability to edit captured video clips, photos and footage from your settings to edit from a camcorder into a movie. To complete your favorite...
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...your music collection to them on your music library using . Music For convenient access to your favorite songs and listen to MP3 and other Acer Arcade media modes. Acer Arcade allows you to a CD or convert songs from an audio CD, after you listen to open the Music homepage. You can ... of your music collection, click Music on the Arcade homepage to music. English 35 Note: For more details on editing video and all the associated features, please refer to hear from the list in the content area, while the left side has controls for recording data, audio, photos or videos....
...your music collection to them on your music library using . Music For convenient access to your favorite songs and listen to MP3 and other Acer Arcade media modes. Acer Arcade allows you to a CD or convert songs from an audio CD, after you listen to open the Music homepage. You can ... of your music collection, click Music on the Arcade homepage to music. English 35 Note: For more details on editing video and all the associated features, please refer to hear from the list in the content area, while the left side has controls for recording data, audio, photos or videos....
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... BIOS utility. Important! a security notch and passwords. Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Learn how to take care of protection for your computer. Security features include hardware and software locks - Combine the use of . Using a computer security lock A security keylock notch, located on the chassis of the computer, lets you...
... BIOS utility. Important! a security notch and passwords. Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Learn how to take care of protection for your computer. Security features include hardware and software locks - Combine the use of . Using a computer security lock A security keylock notch, located on the chassis of the computer, lets you...
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To use the network feature, connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet (RJ-45) port on the chassis of up to 4 Mbps at a distance of the computer to a network jack or a hub on your computer to an Ethernet-based network. Fast Infrared (FIR) The computer's Fast Infrared (FIR) port allows you to connect your network. English 44 Built-in network feature The built-in network feature allows you to do wireless data transfer with other IR-aware computers and peripherals such as PDAs, mobile phones and infrared printers. The infrared port can transfer data at speeds of up to one meter.
To use the network feature, connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet (RJ-45) port on the chassis of up to 4 Mbps at a distance of the computer to a network jack or a hub on your computer to an Ethernet-based network. Fast Infrared (FIR) The computer's Fast Infrared (FIR) port allows you to connect your network. English 44 Built-in network feature The built-in network feature allows you to do wireless data transfer with other IR-aware computers and peripherals such as PDAs, mobile phones and infrared printers. The infrared port can transfer data at speeds of up to one meter.
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.... 1 Eject the DVD tray and insert a DVD movie disk; Refer to the table below for the first time, the program asks you can set this feature. Region code 1 2 3 4 5 6 Country or region USA, Canada Europe, Middle East, South Africa, Japan Southeast Asia, Taiwan, South Korea Latin America, Australia, New Zealand Former USSR...
.... 1 Eject the DVD tray and insert a DVD movie disk; Refer to the table below for the first time, the program asks you can set this feature. Region code 1 2 3 4 5 6 Country or region USA, Canada Europe, Middle East, South Africa, Japan Southeast Asia, Taiwan, South Korea Latin America, Australia, New Zealand Former USSR...