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... water or any other device. • Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on uneven surfaces. Also, the total current rating of your AC adapter: • Do not...
... water or any other device. • Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on uneven surfaces. Also, the total current rating of your AC adapter: • Do not...
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... care of your AC adapter v Taking care of your battery pack vi Cleaning and servicing vi An Aspire tour 1 Front view 1 Closed front view 2 Left view 3 Right view 4 Rear view 4 ...Touchpad 11 Touchpad basics 11 Using the keyboard 13 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 13 Windows keys 14 Hotkeys 14 Special keys 16 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray...security lock 17 Audio 18 Adjusting the volume 18 Using the system utilities 19 Acer eManager 19 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 20 Launch Manager 21 Norton AntiVirus 22 Frequently asked...
... care of your AC adapter v Taking care of your battery pack vi Cleaning and servicing vi An Aspire tour 1 Front view 1 Closed front view 2 Left view 3 Right view 4 Rear view 4 ...Touchpad 11 Touchpad basics 11 Using the keyboard 13 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 13 Windows keys 14 Hotkeys 14 Special keys 16 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray...security lock 17 Audio 18 Adjusting the volume 18 Using the system utilities 19 Acer eManager 19 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 20 Launch Manager 21 Norton AntiVirus 22 Frequently asked...
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in devices Keyboard and pointing device • 88/89-key Windows keyboard • Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device with scroll function I/O ports • One Type II PC Card slot • One RJ-11 phone jack (V.92, ...
in devices Keyboard and pointing device • 88/89-key Windows keyboard • Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device with scroll function I/O ports • One Type II PC Card slot • One RJ-11 phone jack (V.92, ...
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...°C - The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. Non-operating: 20% ~ 80% RH System • Microsoft® Windows® XP Home/Pro • Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition (for selected models) • ACPI 1.0b support • DMI 2.0-compliant • Wi-Fi®-compliant Power •...
...°C - The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. Non-operating: 20% ~ 80% RH System • Microsoft® Windows® XP Home/Pro • Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition (for selected models) • ACPI 1.0b support • DMI 2.0-compliant • Wi-Fi®-compliant Power •...
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.... English 11 Touchpad The built-in touchpad is the same as you how to use the touchpad: • Move your finger across the surface of Windows applications.
.... English 11 Touchpad The built-in touchpad is the same as you how to use the touchpad: • Move your finger across the surface of Windows applications.
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... numeric mode. It is in uppercase. English 13 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Hold while using on , the embedded keypad is indicated by small characters...
... numeric mode. It is in uppercase. English 13 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Hold while using on , the embedded keypad is indicated by small characters...
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...: Activates the next Taskbar button. < > + : Opens the My Computer window. < > + : Opens Help and Support Center. < > + : Opens the Search Results window. < > + : Opens the Run dialog box. < > + : Minimizes all windows. + < > + : Undoes the minimize all windows action. It can also be used with other key in the hotkey combination.... to provide a variety of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse key button; Application This key has...
...: Activates the next Taskbar button. < > + : Opens the My Computer window. < > + : Opens Help and Support Center. < > + : Opens the Search Results window. < > + : Opens the Run dialog box. < > + : Minimizes all windows. + < > + : Undoes the minimize all windows action. It can also be used with other key in the hotkey combination.... to provide a variety of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse key button; Application This key has...
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... the Acer eManager user interface, which to a projector. Acer eManager The innovative Acer eManager software is designed for selected models) Provides a central location from which features the following main settings: Acer ePowerManagement, Acer eNetManagement, Acer ePresentation, Acer eRecovery and Acer eSettings.... To set the < > key, see "Easy-launch buttons" on page 10. Acer ePowerManagement (for easy access to networks in a variety of locations. Acer ePresentation Simplifies...
... the Acer eManager user interface, which to a projector. Acer eManager The innovative Acer eManager software is designed for selected models) Provides a central location from which features the following main settings: Acer ePowerManagement, Acer eNetManagement, Acer ePresentation, Acer eRecovery and Acer eSettings.... To set the < > key, see "Easy-launch buttons" on page 10. Acer ePowerManagement (for easy access to networks in a variety of locations. Acer ePresentation Simplifies...
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... To access this monitor. Note: If your notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to Start, All Programs and click on ...certain models. You may choose any one ), including your Acer ezDock. English 20 For more information, open Acer eManager, click on Settings. Acer GridVista is only available on Acer GridVista. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is a handy utility that the second ...
... To access this monitor. Note: If your notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to Start, All Programs and click on ...certain models. You may choose any one ), including your Acer ezDock. English 20 For more information, open Acer eManager, click on Settings. Acer GridVista is only available on Acer GridVista. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is a handy utility that the second ...
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... allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to start the application. English 21 Acer Gridvista is simple to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. Note: Please ...the location of a well-organized desktop. "Easy-launch buttons" on page 10 for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. 3 Enjoy the convenience of the easylaunch buttons.You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start, All Programs, and...
... allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to start the application. English 21 Acer Gridvista is simple to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. Note: Please ...the location of a well-organized desktop. "Easy-launch buttons" on page 10 for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. 3 Enjoy the convenience of the easylaunch buttons.You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start, All Programs, and...
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... in the background so that you are using the computer when the scheduled scan begins, it runs in the Windows taskbar, highlight Programs, and select Norton AntiVirus. 2 In the Norton AntiVirus main window, click Scan for Viruses. 3 In the Scan for viruses? Double click on the Norton AntiVirus Icon on the desktop...
... in the background so that you are using the computer when the scheduled scan begins, it runs in the Windows taskbar, highlight Programs, and select Norton AntiVirus. 2 In the Norton AntiVirus main window, click Scan for Viruses. 3 In the Scan for viruses? Double click on the Norton AntiVirus Icon on the desktop...
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... adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to bring up . Remove or replace it may arise during the use of your Windows desktop and select Properties to the appropriate resolution. If you are using on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be...
... adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to bring up . Remove or replace it may arise during the use of your Windows desktop and select Properties to the appropriate resolution. If you are using on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be...
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... volume level may be muted. The keyboard does not respond. To properly use the internal modem. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar. If it is connected securely to the Windows manual. I want to eject the optical drive tray without turning on Dialing Rules and begin setting up...location: 1 Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on Phone and Modem Options. 3 Click on the power. If it works, contact your location. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the printer. Check the following : • The volume may be loose.
... volume level may be muted. The keyboard does not respond. To properly use the internal modem. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar. If it is connected securely to the Windows manual. I want to eject the optical drive tray without turning on Dialing Rules and begin setting up...location: 1 Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on Phone and Modem Options. 3 Click on the power. If it works, contact your location. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the printer. Check the following : • The volume may be loose.
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... Windows environment, the key combinations listed below are available to stop playing the audio track or video file. increases the screen brightness Brightness down ; decreases the screen brightness Play; press to control and fine-tune the features and settings of Acer ...; press to the next track or video file. Volume down ; Hotkey + + + + + + + + + + + + + Function Online help menu Acer ePower Management with battery information Display toggle Screen blank Speaker toggle Volume up ; Stop; press to skip backward to pause. Press again to the previous...
... Windows environment, the key combinations listed below are available to stop playing the audio track or video file. increases the screen brightness Brightness down ; decreases the screen brightness Play; press to control and fine-tune the features and settings of Acer ...; press to the next track or video file. Volume down ; Hotkey + + + + + + + + + + + + + Function Online help menu Acer ePower Management with battery information Display toggle Screen blank Speaker toggle Volume up ; Stop; press to skip backward to pause. Press again to the previous...
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Cinema If your computer came with the Cinema function of Acer Arcade. When viewing DVDs, the following special controls are additional controls added to the right of the window when you to resume the movie from the point it was stopped, restart the movie from DVDs and Video CDs (VCDs) with...: • DVD Menu • Subtitle • Language • Angle The disk currently playing will be shown in the upper right corner of the window. Note: When playing DVDs, there are added to the pop-up one folder level while searching for video, slideshows, movies and music - To control...
Cinema If your computer came with the Cinema function of Acer Arcade. When viewing DVDs, the following special controls are additional controls added to the right of the window when you to resume the movie from the point it was stopped, restart the movie from DVDs and Video CDs (VCDs) with...: • DVD Menu • Subtitle • Language • Angle The disk currently playing will be shown in the upper right corner of the window. Note: When playing DVDs, there are added to the pop-up one folder level while searching for video, slideshows, movies and music - To control...
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... any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off (Windows XP). Moving around or traveling with you This section gives you go within short distances, for example, from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing...
... any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off (Windows XP). Moving around or traveling with you This section gives you go within short distances, for example, from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing...
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...computer. Please refer to any activity involving one or more information. System activity refers to the online help for optical disk-related tasks. Acer eRecovery Acer eRecovery is a tool to hard disk, CD or DVD. If no activity is only available on certain models. Note: This feature ... at the same time. You can create and save a backup of the current system configuration to quickly backup and restore the system. Windows handles all of the following functions: 1 Create backup 2 Restore from backup 3 Create factory default image CD 4 Re-install bundled software without CD...
...computer. Please refer to any activity involving one or more information. System activity refers to the online help for optical disk-related tasks. Acer eRecovery Acer eRecovery is a tool to hard disk, CD or DVD. If no activity is only available on certain models. Note: This feature ... at the same time. You can create and save a backup of the current system configuration to quickly backup and restore the system. Windows handles all of the following functions: 1 Create backup 2 Restore from backup 3 Create factory default image CD 4 Re-install bundled software without CD...
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...to proceed. The default password is six zeros. Restore from backup You can create them by using this feature. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery utility. 3 Enter the password to proceed. The default password is a user backup stored on screen to proceed. The ... and click Next. 6 Select the backup method. Note: The "Restore C:" item is enabled only if there is six zeros. 4 In the Acer eRecovery window, select Recovery actions and click Next. 5 Select the desired restore action and follow the onscreen instructions to store the backup image on drive D:. b...
...to proceed. The default password is six zeros. Restore from backup You can create them by using this feature. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery utility. 3 Enter the password to proceed. The default password is a user backup stored on screen to proceed. The ... and click Next. 6 Select the backup method. Note: The "Restore C:" item is enabled only if there is six zeros. 4 In the Acer eRecovery window, select Recovery actions and click Next. 5 Select the desired restore action and follow the onscreen instructions to store the backup image on drive D:. b...
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... software internally for easy driver and application re-installation. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery utility. 3 Enter the password to disk window, select 01. Change password Acer eRecovery and Acer disk-to restore the factory default image under DOS mode. The default password...and may take few seconds to proceed. The default password is six zeros. 4 In the Acer eRecovery window, select Recovery actions and click Next. 5 In the Recovery settings window, select Reinstall applications/drivers and click Next. 6 Select the desired driver/application and follow the...
... software internally for easy driver and application re-installation. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery utility. 3 Enter the password to disk window, select 01. Change password Acer eRecovery and Acer disk-to restore the factory default image under DOS mode. The default password...and may take few seconds to proceed. The default password is six zeros. 4 In the Acer eRecovery window, select Recovery actions and click Next. 5 In the Recovery settings window, select Reinstall applications/drivers and click Next. 6 Select the desired driver/application and follow the...
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... questions 23 front view 2 H Hibernation mode hotkey 15 hotkeys 14 I indicator lights 9 K keyboard 13 embedded numeric keypad 13 hotkeys 14 lock keys 13 troubleshooting 24 Windows keys 14 L LEDs 9 left view 2 M media access on local trips 38 troubleshooting 50 turning off v connections network 43 D display hotkeys 15 troubleshooting 23 DVD 46...
... questions 23 front view 2 H Hibernation mode hotkey 15 hotkeys 14 I indicator lights 9 K keyboard 13 embedded numeric keypad 13 hotkeys 14 lock keys 13 troubleshooting 24 Windows keys 14 L LEDs 9 left view 2 M media access on local trips 38 troubleshooting 50 turning off v connections network 43 D display hotkeys 15 troubleshooting 23 DVD 46...