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Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Front View 5 Closed Front View 6 Left View 6 Right View 7 Rear View 7 Bottom View 8 Indicators 9 Easy-Launch Buttons 9...Hot Keys 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 ...
Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Front View 5 Closed Front View 6 Left View 6 Right View 7 Rear View 7 Bottom View 8 Indicators 9 Easy-Launch Buttons 9...Hot Keys 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 ...
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... hands when you around your new TravelMate computer. Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show the status of the computer's functions and components. Empowering key Lanuch... Acer Empowering Technology Status indicators Keyboard Palmrest Touchpad Click buttons (left and right mouse buttons. 5 Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions ...
... hands when you around your new TravelMate computer. Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show the status of the computer's functions and components. Empowering key Lanuch... Acer Empowering Technology Status indicators Keyboard Palmrest Touchpad Click buttons (left and right mouse buttons. 5 Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions ...
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... is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to set up: 1. Using the System Utilities Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) NOTE: This feature is only available on Acer GridVista. Enjoy the convenience of the notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on Settings. Select the...
... is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to set up: 1. Using the System Utilities Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) NOTE: This feature is only available on Acer GridVista. Enjoy the convenience of the notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on Settings. Select the...
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.... Press Enter to your password, you set the user or the supervisor password: 1. Setting a Password Follow these steps as you may have to return your notebook computer to set the supervisor password. Use the w andy keys to "Set". 4. Retype the password in boldface are all requires the Supervisor password for changes...
.... Press Enter to your password, you set the user or the supervisor password: 1. Setting a Password Follow these steps as you may have to return your notebook computer to set the supervisor password. Use the w andy keys to "Set". 4. Retype the password in boldface are all requires the Supervisor password for changes...
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... procedures on how to avoid mismatch when putting back the components. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to disassemble the notebook computer for the different components vary in size. Disassembly Requirements To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: K Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat...
... procedures on how to avoid mismatch when putting back the components. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to disassemble the notebook computer for the different components vary in size. Disassembly Requirements To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: K Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat...
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... with INT 19 Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) Initialize error logging Initialize error display function Initialize system error handler PnPnd dual CMOS (optional) Initialize notebook docking (optional) Initialize notebook docking late Force check (optional) Extended checksum (optional) Unknown interrupt Initialize the chipset Initialize the bridge Initialize the CPU Initialize the system timer...
... with INT 19 Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) Initialize error logging Initialize error display function Initialize system error handler PnPnd dual CMOS (optional) Initialize notebook docking (optional) Initialize notebook docking late Force check (optional) Extended checksum (optional) Unknown interrupt Initialize the chipset Initialize the bridge Initialize the CPU Initialize the system timer...
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... Offices and Regional Business Units may access our website. These can download information on all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: K Service guides for ways to optimize and improve our services, so if you have included an Acrobat ...File to facilitate the problem-free downloading of our technical material. In the Technical Information section you can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan. We are always looking for all models K User's manuals K Training materials K Bios updates K Software utilities K Spare parts lists K TABs (Technical ...
... Offices and Regional Business Units may access our website. These can download information on all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: K Service guides for ways to optimize and improve our services, so if you have included an Acrobat ...File to facilitate the problem-free downloading of our technical material. In the Technical Information section you can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan. We are always looking for all models K User's manuals K Training materials K Bios updates K Software utilities K Spare parts lists K TABs (Technical ...
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... Brackets 88 lower cover 57 M Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 65 Mainboard 80 media access on indicator 9 Memory Check 99 Model Definition 130 Modem Board 83 N Notebook Manager hotkey 14 num lock on indicator 9 O Online Support Information 157 optical drive module 63 P Panel 5 Bottom 8 left 5 PC Card 9, 34 PCMCIA 34 Power System...
... Brackets 88 lower cover 57 M Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 65 Mainboard 80 media access on indicator 9 Memory Check 99 Model Definition 130 Modem Board 83 N Notebook Manager hotkey 14 num lock on indicator 9 O Online Support Information 157 optical drive module 63 P Panel 5 Bottom 8 left 5 PC Card 9, 34 PCMCIA 34 Power System...
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Acer Incorporated. Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420 Series User's Guide Original Issue: 10/2007 Changes may be incorporated in any form or by any means, electronically, mechanically, by photocopy, recording or .... Such changes will be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in new editions of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for a particular purpose. All correspondence concerning your computer. Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of this publication may be made periodically to...
Acer Incorporated. Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420 Series User's Guide Original Issue: 10/2007 Changes may be incorporated in any form or by any means, electronically, mechanically, by photocopy, recording or .... Such changes will be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in new editions of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for a particular purpose. All correspondence concerning your computer. Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of this publication may be made periodically to...
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... technician to restore the product to replace the power cord set . Failure to follow these guidelines may expose you need for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. v Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when: •...
... technician to restore the product to replace the power cord set . Failure to follow these guidelines may expose you need for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. v Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when: •...
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... could affect performance. Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Batteries may damage the battery or the connecting object. Please recycle when possible. Observe restrictions on when wireless phone use any area with Acer approved chargers designated for its intended purpose. Use only Acer approved batteries, and recharge your device in...
... could affect performance. Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Batteries may damage the battery or the connecting object. Please recycle when possible. Observe restrictions on when wireless phone use any area with Acer approved chargers designated for its intended purpose. Use only Acer approved batteries, and recharge your device in...
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...shipped enabled for energy efficiency. In the average home, 75% of all electricity used to power home electronics is applicable only to Acer notebooks with an ENERGY STAR sticker located in the bottom right-hand corner of the palm rest. Long work periods, bad posture, poor ...prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by pushing power button. • More power management settings can be done through Acer ePower Management. ENERGY STAR qualified home electronic products in the hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, neck or back: • numbness, or a...
...shipped enabled for energy efficiency. In the average home, 75% of all electricity used to power home electronics is applicable only to Acer notebooks with an ENERGY STAR sticker located in the bottom right-hand corner of the palm rest. Long work periods, bad posture, poor ...prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by pushing power button. • More power management settings can be done through Acer ePower Management. ENERGY STAR qualified home electronic products in the hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, neck or back: • numbness, or a...
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... any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. If this declaration: Product name: Notebook PC Model number: MS2229 Machine type: Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420 SKU number: Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420-xxxxx ("x" = 0 - 9, a - Note: For more relaxing and productive: •...; Take short breaks regularly and often. • Perform some stretching exercises. San Jose, CA 95110 USA Contact person: Acer Representitive Tel...
... any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. If this declaration: Product name: Notebook PC Model number: MS2229 Machine type: Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420 SKU number: Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420-xxxxx ("x" = 0 - 9, a - Note: For more relaxing and productive: •...; Take short breaks regularly and often. • Perform some stretching exercises. San Jose, CA 95110 USA Contact person: Acer Representitive Tel...
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... Substances in force to assure that production units of the following EC directives, and that : Product: Notebook PC Trade Name: Acer Model Number: MS2229 Machine Type: Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420 SKU Number: Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420-xxxxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Is compliant with the essential requirements ...EN55020:2002 + A1:2003 Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC as attested by conformity with the requirements. xiii We, Declaration of Conformity Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited 3F, No. 168 Xizang medium road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai Tel: ...
... Substances in force to assure that production units of the following EC directives, and that : Product: Notebook PC Trade Name: Acer Model Number: MS2229 Machine Type: Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420 SKU Number: Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420-xxxxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Is compliant with the essential requirements ...EN55020:2002 + A1:2003 Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC as attested by conformity with the requirements. xiii We, Declaration of Conformity Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited 3F, No. 168 Xizang medium road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai Tel: ...
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...Help and Support menu. For more productive, please refer to the AcerSystem User's Guide. This guide contains detailed information on how to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off To turn on how your computer on and off , the Just for Starters... For ... file requires Adobe Reader. xv First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your computer. It is not installed on your notebook. Follow these steps to access it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for ...
...Help and Support menu. For more productive, please refer to the AcerSystem User's Guide. This guide contains detailed information on how to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off To turn on how your computer on and off , the Just for Starters... For ... file requires Adobe Reader. xv First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your computer. It is not installed on your notebook. Follow these steps to access it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for ...
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... 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 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Top view 15 Closed front view 17...
... 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 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Top view 15 Closed front view 17...
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... (for selected models) 56 56 Remote control (for selected models) 57 Remote functions 58 Starting Acer Arcade Deluxe 59 VideoMagician 59 DV Wizard 59 DVDivine 59 Taking your notebook PC with you 61 Disconnecting from the desktop 61 Moving around 61 Preparing the computer 61 What to bring to meetings 62 Taking...
... (for selected models) 56 56 Remote control (for selected models) 57 Remote functions 58 Starting Acer Arcade Deluxe 59 VideoMagician 59 DV Wizard 59 DVDivine 59 Taking your notebook PC with you 61 Disconnecting from the desktop 61 Moving around 61 Preparing the computer 61 What to bring to meetings 62 Taking...
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English 15 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your new Acer notebook. Top view 1 10 2 3 4 11 12 5 6 7 8 9 poster, let us show you around your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters...
English 15 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your new Acer notebook. Top view 1 10 2 3 4 11 12 5 6 7 8 9 poster, let us show you around your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters...
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Some keyless models are also available. Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to secure the lock. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is on. English 33 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray Press the drive eject button to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off. Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for a security lock.
Some keyless models are also available. Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to secure the lock. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is on. English 33 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray Press the drive eject button to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off. Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for a security lock.
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... This feature is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to set up: Acer GridVista is a handy utility that a second display is simple to be partitioned independently. You may choose any one of your notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view ...multiple windows on the same screen. Acer GridVista is connected, then, open the Display Settings properties box using the Control...
... This feature is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to set up: Acer GridVista is a handy utility that a second display is simple to be partitioned independently. You may choose any one of your notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view ...multiple windows on the same screen. Acer GridVista is connected, then, open the Display Settings properties box using the Control...