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I/O Ports K ExpressCard™/54 slot K 5-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD) K Three USB 2.0 ports K External display (VGA) port K S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port K Headphone/speaker/line-out jack K Microphone-in jack K Ethernet (RJ-45) port K Modem (RJ-11) port K DC-in jack for AC adapter Environment K Temperature: jOperating: 5 °C to 35 °C jNon-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C K Humidity (non-condensing): jOperating: 20% to 80% jNon-operating: 20% to 80% Chapter 1 3
I/O Ports K ExpressCard™/54 slot K 5-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD) K Three USB 2.0 ports K External display (VGA) port K S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port K Headphone/speaker/line-out jack K Microphone-in jack K Ethernet (RJ-45) port K Modem (RJ-11) port K DC-in jack for AC adapter Environment K Temperature: jOperating: 5 °C to 35 °C jNon-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C K Humidity (non-condensing): jOperating: 20% to 80% jNon-operating: 20% to 80% Chapter 1 3
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... 1 button 12 Power button Turns the computer on and off. Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module. Adjust the volume of the computer's functions and components. 10 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication. (for selected models) 11 Easy-launch Buttons for launching frequently used program. Closed Front View 4 12 3 Icon 1 2 3 4 Left... Unlimited volume control wheel Speakers Description Accepts input from external microphones. Icon Item Description 9 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to an AC adapter.
... 1 button 12 Power button Turns the computer on and off. Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module. Adjust the volume of the computer's functions and components. 10 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication. (for selected models) 11 Easy-launch Buttons for launching frequently used program. Closed Front View 4 12 3 Icon 1 2 3 4 Left... Unlimited volume control wheel Speakers Description Accepts input from external microphones. Icon Item Description 9 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to an AC adapter.
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... system. 3. Place the system on a flat, stable surface. 4. General Information Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that order. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Main Screw List Item A B C D E F G H I Screw M2 x L3 M2 x L4 M3 x L4 M2 x L5 M2.5 x L5 M2 x L4 M2 x L3 M2.5 x L8 M2...
... system. 3. Place the system on a flat, stable surface. 4. General Information Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that order. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Main Screw List Item A B C D E F G H I Screw M2 x L3 M2 x L4 M3 x L4 M2 x L5 M2.5 x L5 M2 x L4 M2 x L3 M2.5 x L8 M2...
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... Recovery process is a special block of BIOS. Steps for BIOS Recovery by regular BIOS flashing process. 120 Chapter 5 Insert the Crisis Disk to have the AC adapter and Battery present. The Crisis Disk could be made by Crisis Disk BIOS Recovery Boot Block: BIOS Recovery Boot Block is finished, the system should...
... Recovery process is a special block of BIOS. Steps for BIOS Recovery by regular BIOS flashing process. 120 Chapter 5 Insert the Crisis Disk to have the AC adapter and Battery present. The Crisis Disk could be made by Crisis Disk BIOS Recovery Boot Block: BIOS Recovery Boot Block is finished, the system should...
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...Optical drive, and even exposure risk from the type of the branch circuit rating. The grounding pin is properly grounded before inserting the AC adapter plug. Make sure the power outlet is a safety feature. The overall system load must not be operated from lithium battery pack. ...of power available, consult your electrician for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the power strip's input rating. • This product's AC adapter is not properly grounded may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could be placed near water. • Do not...
...Optical drive, and even exposure risk from the type of the branch circuit rating. The grounding pin is properly grounded before inserting the AC adapter plug. Make sure the power outlet is a safety feature. The overall system load must not be operated from lithium battery pack. ...of power available, consult your electrician for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the power strip's input rating. • This product's AC adapter is not properly grounded may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could be placed near water. • Do not...
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... the computer to heavy shock or vibration. • Do not expose the computer to dust or dirt. • Never place objects on top of your AC adapter Here are using an extension cord. Also, the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed the ampere rating...off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to any of it . Taking care of your AC adapter: • Do not connect the adapter to shut down the computer. xvi To turn it on again, wait at least two seconds before powering up. If you close...
... the computer to heavy shock or vibration. • Do not expose the computer to dust or dirt. • Never place objects on top of your AC adapter Here are using an extension cord. Also, the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed the ampere rating...off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to any of it . Taking care of your AC adapter: • Do not connect the adapter to shut down the computer. xvi To turn it on again, wait at least two seconds before powering up. If you close...
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... not tamper with batteries. If either of the same kind as replacements. Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth. Recycle if possible. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Keep them away from children. • Dispose of used batteries according...
... not tamper with batteries. If either of the same kind as replacements. Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth. Recycle if possible. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Keep them away from children. • Dispose of used batteries according...
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... of your computer xvi Taking care of 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 (for selected models) 8 Acer eLock Management 9 Acer eRecovery Management 11 Acer eSettings Management 13 Windows Mobility Center 14...
... of your computer xvi Taking care of 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 (for selected models) 8 Acer eLock Management 9 Acer eRecovery Management 11 Acer eSettings Management 13 Windows Mobility Center 14...
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English 17 Closed front view 4 12 3 # Icon Item 1 Microphone-in jack Description Connects to an AC adapter. 2 External display Connects to a display device (VGA) port (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 3 S-video/TV-out Connects to a television or display device (NTSC/PAL) port with S-...
English 17 Closed front view 4 12 3 # Icon Item 1 Microphone-in jack Description Connects to an AC adapter. 2 External display Connects to a display device (VGA) port (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 3 S-video/TV-out Connects to a television or display device (NTSC/PAL) port with S-...
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...53.3 W/44.4 W, 4800/4000 mAh Li-ion 6-cell primary battery pack • Acer Quiccharge™ technology: • 2.5-hour rapid charge system-off • 3.5-hour charge-in-use • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter Special keys and controls • 84-/85-key keyboard with inverted "T" cursor layout,...; Ethernet (RJ-45) port • Modem (RJ-11) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter Options and accessories • Acer Xpress VoIP phone featuring Acer Video Conference Manager • Acer Media Center remote control (optional) • 512MB/1 GB DDR2 533 MHz soDIMM module (for selected models...
...53.3 W/44.4 W, 4800/4000 mAh Li-ion 6-cell primary battery pack • Acer Quiccharge™ technology: • 2.5-hour rapid charge system-off • 3.5-hour charge-in-use • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter Special keys and controls • 84-/85-key keyboard with inverted "T" cursor layout,...; Ethernet (RJ-45) port • Modem (RJ-11) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter Options and accessories • Acer Xpress VoIP phone featuring Acer Video Conference Manager • Acer Media Center remote control (optional) • 512MB/1 GB DDR2 533 MHz soDIMM module (for selected models...
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... at the volume control (speaker) icon on . If it may arise during the use the volume control buttons to an external monitor. Connect the AC adapter to power the computer. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to save power. Check the following: • The volume may... low and unable to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be too low. You can also use of possible situations that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the power outlet. • If it with a system disk and press + + to resume. I turned ...
... at the volume control (speaker) icon on . If it may arise during the use the volume control buttons to an external monitor. Connect the AC adapter to power the computer. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to save power. Check the following: • The volume may... low and unable to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be too low. You can also use of possible situations that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the power outlet. • If it with a system disk and press + + to resume. I turned ...
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... means that gives you should follow: 1 Insert the new battery without turning the computer on. 2 Connect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter. 4 Turn on ordering a spare battery pack. English 43 Battery pack The computer uses a battery pack that ...the battery's performance will diminish with the computer turned off results in handy when you continue to the AC adapter. Battery pack characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristics: • Employs current battery technology standards. • Delivers a battery...
... means that gives you should follow: 1 Insert the new battery without turning the computer on. 2 Connect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter. 4 Turn on ordering a spare battery pack. English 43 Battery pack The computer uses a battery pack that ...the battery's performance will diminish with the computer turned off results in handy when you continue to the AC adapter. Battery pack characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristics: • Employs current battery technology standards. • Delivers a battery...
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...gently push until the battery has been charged and discharged three times. the more than two weeks, you from the unit, connect the AC adapter if you condition your computer. make sure that the top surface of about 300 charges. If you want to remove the battery pack ...Important! A standard computer battery has a life span of the battery is adversely affected by the following the battery conditioning process you want to use constant AC power, you use ; Warning: Do not expose battery packs to temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above . • Frequent use the battery...
...gently push until the battery has been charged and discharged three times. the more than two weeks, you from the unit, connect the AC adapter if you condition your computer. make sure that the top surface of about 300 charges. If you want to remove the battery pack ...Important! A standard computer battery has a life span of the battery is adversely affected by the following the battery conditioning process you want to use constant AC power, you use ; Warning: Do not expose battery packs to temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above . • Frequent use the battery...
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... it is not being used, as it is correctly installed in the battery bay. Rest the cursor over the battery/power icon on AC power while your AC adapter and battery. Higher temperatures cause the battery to see the battery's present charge level. English 45 To remove a battery pack: 1 ... power outlet. Charging the battery To charge the battery, first make sure that it will continue to draw power (for the day. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and connect to release the battery. 2 Pull the battery from the battery bay. Charging the battery overnight before retiring for selected...
... it is not being used, as it is correctly installed in the battery bay. Rest the cursor over the battery/power icon on AC power while your AC adapter and battery. Higher temperatures cause the battery to see the battery's present charge level. English 45 To remove a battery pack: 1 ... power outlet. Charging the battery To charge the battery, first make sure that it will continue to draw power (for the day. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and connect to release the battery. 2 Pull the battery from the battery bay. Charging the battery overnight before retiring for selected...
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...the operating system to turn off the computer. 4. Close all necessary files. 2. Warning: Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible after the battery-low warning appears. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then connect to become fully depleted and the computer shuts down. Save all ... operating system to turn off the computer if you want to the Windows power meter. The AC adapter or a power outlet is available. 1. Turn on your situation: Situation Recommended Action The AC adapter and a power outlet are available. 1. Data will be lost if the battery to the ...
...the operating system to turn off the computer. 4. Close all necessary files. 2. Warning: Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible after the battery-low warning appears. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then connect to become fully depleted and the computer shuts down. Save all ... operating system to turn off the computer if you want to the Windows power meter. The AC adapter or a power outlet is available. 1. Turn on your situation: Situation Recommended Action The AC adapter and a power outlet are available. 1. Data will be lost if the battery to the ...
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... can put the computer in Sleep mode. When you may choose to shut down the computer. 4 Close the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you go within short distances, for example, from...
... can put the computer in Sleep mode. When you may choose to shut down the computer. 4 Close the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you go within short distances, for example, from...
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.... If the meeting room does not have removed all media and compact disks from your computer in your desktop, follow these steps to bring the AC adapter with you are moving from sliding around and cushion it if it should fall. To resume, open the display (if closed), then press and release...; Pack the computer in Sleep mode. What to take with you Unless you have some items at home, take the following items with you : • AC adapter and power cord • The printed User's Guide If the power indicator is off but the Sleep indicator is turned off , the computer has entered...
.... If the meeting room does not have removed all media and compact disks from your computer in your desktop, follow these steps to bring the AC adapter with you are moving from sliding around and cushion it if it should fall. To resume, open the display (if closed), then press and release...; Pack the computer in Sleep mode. What to take with you Unless you have some items at home, take the following items with you : • AC adapter and power cord • The printed User's Guide If the power indicator is off but the Sleep indicator is turned off , the computer has entered...
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... these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work on your computer when carrying it home. Traveling with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you can cause condensation. Make sure that the battery in... work : • Minimize the effects of temperature changes by keeping the computer with you. • If you need to purchase a second AC adapter for use at home, you may require you are moving within a larger distance, for condensation before turning on your computer at home. If ...
... these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work on your computer when carrying it home. Traveling with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you can cause condensation. Make sure that the battery in... work : • Minimize the effects of temperature changes by keeping the computer with you. • If you need to purchase a second AC adapter for use at home, you may require you are moving within a larger distance, for condensation before turning on your computer at home. If ...
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... • Avoid exposing floppy disks to hand-held metal detectors. What to bring with you Bring the following items with you: • AC adapter • Power cords that are appropriate for the country to which you are useful when traveling internationally: • When traveling in . If ...not, purchase a power cord that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are moving from country to country. Airport security X-ray machines are traveling in another printer • Proof ...
... • Avoid exposing floppy disks to hand-held metal detectors. What to bring with you Bring the following items with you: • AC adapter • Power cords that are appropriate for the country to which you are useful when traveling internationally: • When traveling in . If ...not, purchase a power cord that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are moving from country to country. Airport security X-ray machines are traveling in another printer • Proof ...
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Please consult a qualified technician or contact your local Acer dealer. The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size. Then turn the computer over to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. English 70 Installing memory Follow these steps to access its base... press it down until it clicks into place. 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw. 5 Reinstall the battery pack, and reconnect the AC adapter. 6 Turn on the computer.
Please consult a qualified technician or contact your local Acer dealer. The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size. Then turn the computer over to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. English 70 Installing memory Follow these steps to access its base... press it down until it clicks into place. 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw. 5 Reinstall the battery pack, and reconnect the AC adapter. 6 Turn on the computer.