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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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... a calculator (complete with some applications. 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. Type the letters in uppercase. When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is on, the screen moves one line up...
... a calculator (complete with some applications. 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. Type the letters in uppercase. When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is on, the screen moves one line up...
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...also 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 ...the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. it opens the application's context menu. Chapter 1 13 Key Windows key Application key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect...
...also 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 ...the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. it opens the application's context menu. Chapter 1 13 Key Windows key Application key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect...
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... your new power plan. 3. 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". You can also create customized power plans. Click...
... your new power plan. 3. 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". You can also create customized power plans. Click...
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... delete from the drop-down list. 2. Select the power plan you wish to switch to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. Chapter 1 19 Click the to from the drop-down list. 2. To edit a power plan: Editing a power plan allows you wish to save your new settings...
... delete from the drop-down list. 2. Select the power plan you wish to switch to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. Chapter 1 19 Click the to from the drop-down list. 2. To edit a power plan: Editing a power plan allows you wish to save your new settings...
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... connected to choose an appropriate display setting. 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 not supported by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your files from being accessed by the graphics vendor...
... connected to choose an appropriate display setting. 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 not supported by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your files from being accessed by the graphics vendor...
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... brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status. Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in the Start menu. K Lets you set an asset tag for your... Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off ...
... brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status. Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in the Start menu. K Lets you set an asset tag for your... Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off ...
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...on Settings. To enable the dual monitor feature of a well-organized desktop. 26 Chapter 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each window into the appropriate grid. 3. Acer Gridvista is imple to be partitioned indepently. Drag and drop each display from the task bar. ...2. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor OK Acer GridVista is a handy utility that the second monitor is connected, then select Start, Control PanNelo,tDe:isplay and click ...
...on Settings. To enable the dual monitor feature of a well-organized desktop. 26 Chapter 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each window into the appropriate grid. 3. Acer Gridvista is imple to be partitioned indepently. Drag and drop each display from the task bar. ...2. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor OK Acer GridVista is a handy utility that the second monitor is connected, then select Start, Control PanNelo,tDe:isplay and click ...
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... viruses, keeping your data safe and secure. How do I check for viruses? 1. NOTE: Please ensure that can access the Launch Manager by clicking on the Windows desktop. 2. Norton Internet Security Norton Internet Security is an anti-virus utility that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set to set the...
... viruses, keeping your data safe and secure. How do I check for viruses? 1. NOTE: Please ensure that can access the Launch Manager by clicking on the Windows desktop. 2. Norton Internet Security Norton Internet Security is an anti-virus utility that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set to set the...
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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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... Do the following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer: K Numeric keypad 98 Chapter 4 Follow the instructions in the message window. If an error occurs, reconnect the connector on the system board. Replace the main board. The following to select the test device:... 1. Follow the instructions in the message window. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program. 2. Replace the keyboard. 3. If an error occurs with the internal ...
... Do the following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer: K Numeric keypad 98 Chapter 4 Follow the instructions in the message window. If an error occurs, reconnect the connector on the system board. Replace the main board. The following to select the test device:... 1. Follow the instructions in the message window. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program. 2. Replace the keyboard. 3. If an error occurs with the internal ...
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Press F2 in the message window. Remove the battery pack. 2. Connect the power adapter and check that power is supplied by the battery pack. Go to main board. 2. then check that ...
Press F2 in the message window. Remove the battery pack. 2. Connect the power adapter and check that power is supplied by the battery pack. Go to main board. 2. then check that ...
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... The system doesn't enter hibernation mode Press Fn+oand see if the computer enters hibernation mode. DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound.
... The system doesn't enter hibernation mode Press Fn+oand see if the computer enters hibernation mode. DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound.
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... 37. Device driver Device cable Device System board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work correctly. Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. USB does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in the Devices Configuration" of BIOS...
... 37. Device driver Device cable Device System board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work correctly. Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. USB does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in the Devices Configuration" of BIOS...
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.... Power Off system. 2. The system should be powered on the failed machine. 5. If the Crisis Recovery process is strongly recommended to BIOS ROM on with Windows XP OS.
.... Power Off system. 2. The system should be powered on the failed machine. 5. If the Crisis Recovery process is strongly recommended to BIOS ROM on with Windows XP OS.
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Refer to the Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420 series Compatibility Test Report released by Acer's internal testing department. Appendix B 153 Appendix B Test Compatible Components This computer's compatibility is tested and verified by the Acer Mobile System 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.
Refer to the Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420 series Compatibility Test Report released by Acer's internal testing department. Appendix B 153 Appendix B Test Compatible Components This computer's compatibility is tested and verified by the Acer Mobile System 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...