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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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... K Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology For Aspire 2920Z K Intel® Pentium® mobile processor T2310/T2330 (1 MB L2 cache, 1.46/1.60 GHz, 533 MHz FSB... 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...
... K Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology For Aspire 2920Z K Intel® Pentium® mobile processor T2310/T2330 (1 MB L2 cache, 1.46/1.60 GHz, 533 MHz FSB... 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...
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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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... , all alphabetic characters typed are in numeric mode. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. When Num Lock is on the keys. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Hold while using cursorcontrol...
... , all alphabetic characters typed are in numeric mode. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. When Num Lock is on the keys. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Hold while using cursorcontrol...
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... be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < > : Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network... > + : Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Chapter 1 13 it opens the application's context menu. it launches the Start...
... be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < > : Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network... > + : Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Chapter 1 13 it opens the application's context menu. it launches the Start...
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... 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". You can also create customized power plans. NOTE: You cannot delete ...set of power options. 1. View and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". You can open Windows power options by clicking the appropriate tabs. Enter a name for configuring your power management options. To create a new power plan: Creating ...
... 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". You can also create customized power plans. NOTE: You cannot delete ...set of power options. 1. View and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". You can open Windows power options by clicking the appropriate tabs. Enter a name for configuring your power management options. To create a new power plan: Creating ...
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... Delete Power Plan icon. Click "Apply". You can also turn on current usage, refer to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. To switch between power plans: 1.
... Delete Power Plan icon. Click "Apply". You can also turn on current usage, refer to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. To switch between power plans: 1.
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connected to choose an appropriate display setting. Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook. For projectors ...
connected to choose an appropriate display setting. Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook. For projectors ...
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... 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 Start menu. Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off...
... 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 Start menu. Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off...
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... (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned indepently. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each window into the appropriate grid. 3. Finally, click Apply to confirm the... dual monitor feature of a well-organized desktop. 26 Chapter 1 Settings Apply Start Control Panel Display (2) Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor OK Acer GridVista is connected, then select Start, Control PanNelo,tDe:isplay and click on the same screen. AcerGridVista is only ...
... (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned indepently. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each window into the appropriate grid. 3. Finally, click Apply to confirm the... dual monitor feature of a well-organized desktop. 26 Chapter 1 Settings Apply Start Control Panel Display (2) Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor OK Acer GridVista is connected, then select Start, Control PanNelo,tDe:isplay and click on the same screen. AcerGridVista is only ...
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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. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set to start the application. Double-click the Norton Internet Security icon on Start > All Programs > Launch...
...: 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. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set to start the application. Double-click the Norton Internet Security icon on Start > All Programs > Launch...
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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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...Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. Boot from the keyboard is to FDD Test. 3. Follow the instructions in the message window. External CD-ROM Drive Check Do the following to isolate the problem to fail. The label can cause damage to the drive or can... diagnostic diskette is passed when the program runs to a controller, driver, or diskette. Replace the keyboard. 3. Follow the instructions in the message window. See if CD-ROM Test is required. If the error still remains: 1. System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check Do the following to isolate ...
...Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. Boot from the keyboard is to FDD Test. 3. Follow the instructions in the message window. External CD-ROM Drive Check Do the following to isolate the problem to fail. The label can cause damage to the drive or can... diagnostic diskette is passed when the program runs to a controller, driver, or diskette. Replace the keyboard. 3. Follow the instructions in the message window. See if CD-ROM Test is required. If the error still remains: 1. System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check Do the following to isolate ...
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... error. Remove the battery pack. 2. Press F2 in the test items. 3. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the message window. Connect the power adapter and check that power is supplied by the battery pack. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; Follow...
... error. Remove the battery pack. 2. Press F2 in the test items. 3. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the message window. Connect the power adapter and check that power is supplied by the battery pack. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; Follow...
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... / Error The system doesn't power-off. Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Keyboard (if control is damaged. Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Action in Sequence Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom...
... / Error The system doesn't power-off. Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Keyboard (if control is damaged. Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Action in Sequence Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom...
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... board System board Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System configuration does not match the installed devices. Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. Keyboard System board Chapter 4 113 Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Battery pack System board...
... board System board Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System configuration does not match the installed devices. Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. Keyboard System board Chapter 4 113 Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Battery pack System board...
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To use this function is finished, the system should be powered on with Windows XP OS. It is attached to the BIOS flash failed machine. 3. Power Off system. 2. In the power-off state, press Fn+Esc and hold them ...
To use this function is finished, the system should be powered on with Windows XP OS. It is attached to the BIOS flash failed machine. 3. Power Off system. 2. In the power-off state, press Fn+Esc and hold them ...
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Appendix B 153 Appendix B Test Compatible Components This computer's compatibility is tested and verified by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department. Refer to the Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420 series Compatibility Test Report released by Acer's internal testing department. Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. All of its system functions are tested under Windows® XP Home, Windows® XP Pro environment.
Appendix B 153 Appendix B Test Compatible Components This computer's compatibility is tested and verified by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department. Refer to the Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420 series Compatibility Test Report released by Acer's internal testing department. Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. All of its system functions are tested under Windows® XP Home, Windows® XP Pro environment.
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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...