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... 14 Special Key 15 Acer Empowering Technology 16 Empowering Technology password 16 Acer eNet Management 16 Acer ePower Management 18 Acer eAudio Management 20 Acer ePresentation Management 20 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models 21 Acer eLock Management 22 Acer eRecovery Management 23 Acer eSettings Management 24 Windows Mobility Center 25 Using the System Utilities 26 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible...
... 14 Special Key 15 Acer Empowering Technology 16 Empowering Technology password 16 Acer eNet Management 16 Acer ePower Management 18 Acer eAudio Management 20 Acer ePresentation Management 20 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models 21 Acer eLock Management 22 Acer eRecovery Management 23 Acer eSettings Management 24 Windows Mobility Center 25 Using the System Utilities 26 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible...
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Table of Contents Model Definition and Configuration 130 Test Compatible Components 153 Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test 154 Online Support Information 157 Index 159 IX
Table of Contents Model Definition and Configuration 130 Test Compatible Components 153 Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test 154 Online Support Information 157 Index 159 IX
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Chapter 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer's many feature: Platform For Aspire 2920 K Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile processor technology, featuring: K Intel® Core™2 Duo mobile processor T7300/T7500/T7700...using two soDIMM modules (for selected models) Display and graphics K 12.1" WXGA High Brightness (200nits), Acer CrystalBrite™ TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ K Mobile Intel® GL960/GM965 Express Chipset with integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel...
Chapter 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer's many feature: Platform For Aspire 2920 K Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile processor technology, featuring: K Intel® Core™2 Duo mobile processor T7300/T7500/T7700...using two soDIMM modules (for selected models) Display and graphics K 12.1" WXGA High Brightness (200nits), Acer CrystalBrite™ TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ K Mobile Intel® GL960/GM965 Express Chipset with integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel...
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...-key keyboard with inverted "T" cursor layout, 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel K Touchpad pointing device K 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support K Media keys (printed on keyboard): play/pause, stop, previous, next K ...Empowering Key K Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, Bluetooth, email, Acer Arcade ™ K Volume wheel Audio K Dolby®-certified surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers K Dolby® Home Theater...
...-key keyboard with inverted "T" cursor layout, 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel K Touchpad pointing device K 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support K Media keys (printed on keyboard): play/pause, stop, previous, next K ...Empowering Key K Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, Bluetooth, email, Acer Arcade ™ K Volume wheel Audio K Dolby®-certified surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers K Dolby® Home Theater...
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... with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Num Lock off . Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys.
... with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Num Lock off . Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys.
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...gadgets < > + : Lock your edition of Access Center < > + : Open Windows Mobility Center < > + : Display the System Properties dialog box < > + : Restore minimized windows to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D < > + : Bring all windows < > + : Open the Run dialog box < > + : Cycle through ...connected to a network domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to a network domain) < > + : Minimizes all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar + < > + : Search for computers (if you are on a network) + < > + : Use the arrow keys to the desktop < >...
...gadgets < > + : Lock your edition of Access Center < > + : Open Windows Mobility Center < > + : Display the System Properties dialog box < > + : Restore minimized windows to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D < > + : Bring all windows < > + : Open the Run dialog box < > + : Cycle through ...connected to a network domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to a network domain) < > + : Minimizes all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar + < > + : Search for computers (if you are on a network) + < > + : Use the arrow keys to the desktop < >...
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.... 4. To access this utility, select "Acer ePower Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar, run the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select "Acer ePower Management". View and adjust settings for ...configuring your new power plan. 18 Chapter 1 You can open Windows power options by clicking the appropriate tabs. NOTE: You...
.... 4. To access this utility, select "Acer ePower Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar, run the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select "Acer ePower Management". View and adjust settings for ...configuring your new power plan. 18 Chapter 1 You can open Windows power options by clicking the appropriate tabs. NOTE: You...
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... in sleep and hibernate modes. Switch to the power plan you wish to switch to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. Click the to from the drop-down list. 2. Click the Delete Power Plan icon.
... in sleep and hibernate modes. Switch to the power plan you wish to switch to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. Click the to from the drop-down list. 2. Click the Delete Power Plan icon.
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... your display settings using Display Properties or the utility provided by unauthorized persons. 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 an encryption utility that are not auto-detected, launch...
... your display settings using Display Properties or the utility provided by unauthorized persons. 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 an encryption utility that are not auto-detected, launch...
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...-find place, so you change locations, networks or activities. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and a shortcut to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in the...
...-find place, so you change locations, networks or activities. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and a shortcut to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in the...
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... To access this function, please go to be partitioned indepently. AcerGridVista is only available on Settings. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each window into the appropriate grid. 3. Enjoy the convenience of the notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined... display settings so you can view multiple windows on Acer GridVista. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to be partitioned independently. To enable the dual monitor ...
... To access this function, please go to be partitioned indepently. AcerGridVista is only available on Settings. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each window into the appropriate grid. 3. Enjoy the convenience of the notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined... display settings so you can view multiple windows on Acer GridVista. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to be partitioned independently. To enable the dual monitor ...
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...: Please ensure that the resolution setting of the second monitor is an anti-virus utility that can access the Launch Manager by clicking on the Windows desktop. 2.
...: Please ensure that the resolution setting of the second monitor is an anti-virus utility that can access the Launch Manager by clicking on the Windows desktop. 2.
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... Intel ICH8M N/A ALC 883 Built-in ATI SB460 Built-in ATI SB460 ENE CB714/1410 Realtek ALC883 Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Specification NS PC97541V 84-/85-key Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Battery Item...
... Intel ICH8M N/A ALC 883 Built-in ATI SB460 Built-in ATI SB460 ENE CB714/1410 Realtek ALC883 Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Specification NS PC97541V 84-/85-key Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Battery Item...
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.... 2. Reconnect the external diskette drive/DVD-ROM module. 2. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. Follow the instructions in the message window. External CD-ROM Drive Check Do the following to select the test device. 1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program. 2.... the flexible cable extending from the keyboard is passed as the program runs to FDD Test. 3. Follow the instructions in the message window. If the internal keyboard does not work or an unexpected character appears, make sure that the CD-ROM does not have more than...
.... 2. Reconnect the external diskette drive/DVD-ROM module. 2. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. Follow the instructions in the message window. External CD-ROM Drive Check Do the following to select the test device. 1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program. 2.... the flexible cable extending from the keyboard is passed as the program runs to FDD Test. 3. Follow the instructions in the message window. If the internal keyboard does not work or an unexpected character appears, make sure that the CD-ROM does not have more than...
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Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the message window. Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Go to main board. 2. Press F2 in ...
Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the message window. Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Go to main board. 2. Press F2 in ...
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... in Sequence The system will not enter hibernation See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 101. DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. Keyboard (if control is damaged.
... in Sequence The system will not enter hibernation See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 101. DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. Keyboard (if control is damaged.
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... "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. The system doesn't resume from hibernation mode. System hangs intermittently. Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in Sequence Reconnect the...
... "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. The system doesn't resume from hibernation mode. System hangs intermittently. Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in Sequence Reconnect the...
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... previous BIOS flashing process failed. BIOS Boot Block starts to restore the BIOS code from the Crisis floppy disk to boot up the system with Windows XP OS. Steps for BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk: Before doing this feature to restore the BIOS firmware to the BIOS flash failed machine. 3. It...
... previous BIOS flashing process failed. BIOS Boot Block starts to restore the BIOS code from the Crisis floppy disk to boot up the system with Windows XP OS. Steps for BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk: Before doing this feature to restore the BIOS firmware to the BIOS flash failed machine. 3. It...
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Refer to the Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420 series Compatibility Test Report released by Acer's internal testing department. Appendix B Test Compatible Components This computer's compatibility is tested and verified by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department. All of its system functions are tested under Windows® XP Home, Windows® XP Pro environment. Appendix B 153 Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests.
Refer to the Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420 series Compatibility Test Report released by Acer's internal testing department. Appendix B Test Compatible Components This computer's compatibility is tested and verified by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department. All of its system functions are tested under Windows® XP Home, Windows® XP Pro environment. Appendix B 153 Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests.
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Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test CRT Port Test CRT Monitor LCD Monitor Item Projector USB Port Test USB Keyboard/Mouse USB Speaker/Joystick USB Storage Drive ... ODD 1394 Camera Access Point 802.11a Access Point 802.11g Access Point 802.11n Bluetooth Device 154 Specification Acer 211c 21", ViewSonic G220F, ViewSonic PF790 19" Acer FP751 17" TFT LCD, Acer AL1521, Acer AL1721, ViewSonic VD201b, Westinghouse W37G, HP LP2065, HP S9500 Dell 3300MP Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro Dell USB Keyboard Logicool...
Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test CRT Port Test CRT Monitor LCD Monitor Item Projector USB Port Test USB Keyboard/Mouse USB Speaker/Joystick USB Storage Drive ... ODD 1394 Camera Access Point 802.11a Access Point 802.11g Access Point 802.11n Bluetooth Device 154 Specification Acer 211c 21", ViewSonic G220F, ViewSonic PF790 19" Acer FP751 17" TFT LCD, Acer AL1521, Acer AL1721, ViewSonic VD201b, Westinghouse W37G, HP LP2065, HP S9500 Dell 3300MP Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro Dell USB Keyboard Logicool...