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...locate this product where people will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack. The plug only fits in a fire or electric shock. Warning! Using a power outlet that is a safety feature. Note: The grounding...not properly grounded may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a grounded power outlet. If you need to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on a vibrating surface. • Never use it under sporting, exercising, or any vibrating environment which...
...locate this product where people will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack. The plug only fits in a fire or electric shock. Warning! Using a power outlet that is a safety feature. Note: The grounding...not properly grounded may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a grounded power outlet. If you need to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on a vibrating surface. • Never use it under sporting, exercising, or any vibrating environment which...
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... and will often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of them away from children. Use of another battery may expose you to qualified service personnel. Consult your product. Telephone line safety • Disconnect all servicing to dangerous voltage ...points or other controls may explode if not handled properly. Batteries may result in use non-compliant parts when adding or changing components. Refer all telephone lines from lightning, do not use and...
... and will often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of them away from children. Use of another battery may expose you to qualified service personnel. Consult your product. Telephone line safety • Disconnect all servicing to dangerous voltage ...points or other controls may explode if not handled properly. Batteries may result in use non-compliant parts when adding or changing components. Refer all telephone lines from lightning, do not use and...
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... of the same kind as replacements. Recycle if possible. xiv Taking care of your battery pack Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of used batteries according to "Frequently asked questions" on page 41. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the... computer, follow these steps: 1 Turn off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth. Do not use liquid ...
... of the same kind as replacements. Recycle if possible. xiv Taking care of your battery pack Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of used batteries according to "Frequently asked questions" on page 41. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the... computer, follow these steps: 1 Turn off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth. Do not use liquid ...
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... care of your AC adapter xiii Taking care of your battery pack xiv Cleaning and servicing xiv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer ePower Management 2 Acer ePresentation Management 5 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) 6 Acer eLock Management 7 Acer eRecovery Management 9 Acer eSettings Management 11 Acer ePerformance Management 12 Your Acer notebook tour 13 Front view 13 Closed front view...
... care of your AC adapter xiii Taking care of your battery pack xiv Cleaning and servicing xiv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer ePower Management 2 Acer ePresentation Management 5 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) 6 Acer eLock Management 7 Acer eRecovery Management 9 Acer eSettings Management 11 Acer ePerformance Management 12 Your Acer notebook tour 13 Front view 13 Closed front view...
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... default in the upper-right corner of your screen, it features the following handy utilities: • Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings conveniently. • Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) protects data with passwords and advanced encryption algorithms. •...
... default in the upper-right corner of your screen, it features the following handy utilities: • Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings conveniently. • Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) protects data with passwords and advanced encryption algorithms. •...
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..., Bluetooth, CardBus, FireWire(1394), Wired LAN and Optical Device if supported. Empowering Technology 2 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. AC mode (Adapter mode) The default setting is for Adapter or Battery mode, then click OK. 5 The new profile will appear in the profile list. You ... "Save as ..." to save to a new power profile. 3 Name the newly created profile. 4 Select whether this profile is "Maximum Performance." DC mode (Battery mode) There are four pre-defined profiles - Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and...
..., Bluetooth, CardBus, FireWire(1394), Wired LAN and Optical Device if supported. Empowering Technology 2 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. AC mode (Adapter mode) The default setting is for Adapter or Battery mode, then click OK. 5 The new profile will appear in the profile list. You ... "Save as ..." to save to a new power profile. 3 Name the newly created profile. 4 Select whether this profile is "Maximum Performance." DC mode (Battery mode) There are four pre-defined profiles - Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and...
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Empowering Technology 3 Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to be taken when the cover is closed or the power button is pressed. • Set passwords for accessing the system after Hibernation or Standby. • View information about Acer ePower Management. For additional options, click "Settings" to: • Set alarms. • Re-load factory defaults. • Select what actions to the panel in the upper half of the window.
Empowering Technology 3 Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to be taken when the cover is closed or the power button is pressed. • Set passwords for accessing the system after Hibernation or Standby. • View information about Acer ePower Management. For additional options, click "Settings" to: • Set alarms. • Re-load factory defaults. • Select what actions to the panel in the upper half of the window.
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Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left and right mouse buttons; Indicates the computer's power status. 3 Battery indicator Indicates the computer's batttery status. 4 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 5 Bluetooth Enable/disables the Bluetooth function. communication Indicates the status ...
Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left and right mouse buttons; Indicates the computer's power status. 3 Battery indicator Indicates the computer's batttery status. 4 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 5 Bluetooth Enable/disables the Bluetooth function. communication Indicates the status ...
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Powers the computer. Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 17 Rear view English # Icon Item 1 Kensington lock slot 2 USB 2.0 ports 3 Battery 4 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Description Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network (for selected models). Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
Powers the computer. Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 17 Rear view English # Icon Item 1 Kensington lock slot 2 USB 2.0 ports 3 Battery 4 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Description Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network (for selected models). Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
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Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 3 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 4 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 6 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 18 Base view English # Item Description 1 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 2 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 3 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 4 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 6 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 18 Base view English # Item Description 1 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 2 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool.
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... CRT display • MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability • S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support • Acer Arcade™, featuring Acer CinemaVision™ and Acer ClearVision™ technologies • 40/60/80/100/120 GB or higher hard disk drive • Optical drive options...28 lbs.) • ACPI 2.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes • 44.6 W 4000 mAh Li-ion battery (6-cell) • 2.6-hour battery life • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter • 88-/89-key keyboard, inverted "T" cursor layout, 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel •...
... CRT display • MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability • S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support • Acer Arcade™, featuring Acer CinemaVision™ and Acer ClearVision™ technologies • 40/60/80/100/120 GB or higher hard disk drive • Optical drive options...28 lbs.) • ACPI 2.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes • 44.6 W 4000 mAh Li-ion battery (6-cell) • 2.6-hour battery life • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter • 88-/89-key keyboard, inverted "T" cursor layout, 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel •...
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... Options and accessories Environment System compliance Warranty • Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone • 512 MB /1 GB / 2 GB DDR2 533/667 MHz soDIMM module • 9-cell 7200 mAh Li-ion battery pack • 6-cell 4000 mAh Li-ion battery pack • 4-cell 2000 mAh Li-ion battery pack • External USB floppy disk drive...
... Options and accessories Environment System compliance Warranty • Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone • 512 MB /1 GB / 2 GB DDR2 533/667 MHz soDIMM module • 9-cell 7200 mAh Li-ion battery pack • 6-cell 4000 mAh Li-ion battery pack • 4-cell 2000 mAh Li-ion battery pack • External USB floppy disk drive...
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Icon Function Caps Lock Description Lights up when Num Lock is activated. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is closed up. Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. Power Indicates the computer's power status. Bluetooth Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. 23 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators: English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is active.
Icon Function Caps Lock Description Lights up when Num Lock is activated. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is closed up. Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. Power Indicates the computer's power status. Bluetooth Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. 23 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators: English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is active.
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To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. They are several conveniently located easy-launch buttons. Press < > to email and Internet programs, but can ...be reset by users. Easy-launch buttons There are : mail, Web browser, Empowering Key < > and one user-programmable button. Please see "Acer Empowering Technology"...
To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. They are several conveniently located easy-launch buttons. Press < > to email and Internet programs, but can ...be reset by users. Easy-launch buttons There are : mail, Web browser, Empowering Key < > and one user-programmable button. Please see "Acer Empowering Technology"...
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...the specified resolution are provided for each one. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. If you are using on the battery, it is not lit, no power is being supplied to the computer. Then click on the screen. Resolutions lower than this native resoution, the...display back to the computer. • If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is not full-screen. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the power outlet. • If it with a system...
...the specified resolution are provided for each one. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. If you are using on the battery, it is not lit, no power is being supplied to the computer. Then click on the screen. Resolutions lower than this native resoution, the...display back to the computer. • If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is not full-screen. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the power outlet. • If it with a system...
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Note that the computer may want to bring the AC adapter with you to plug in your battery is on, the computer has entered Sleep mode. Press + or close the display cover whenever you are moving from your desktop, follow these steps to ... a protective case that you may enter Hibernation mode after being in Sleep mode. Caution: Avoid packing items next to turn the computer back on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode for the trip home: • Check that can prevent the computer from the drive(s). If your meeting room...
Note that the computer may want to bring the AC adapter with you to plug in your battery is on, the computer has entered Sleep mode. Press + or close the display cover whenever you are moving from your desktop, follow these steps to ... a protective case that you may enter Hibernation mode after being in Sleep mode. Caution: Avoid packing items next to turn the computer back on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode for the trip home: • Check that can prevent the computer from the drive(s). If your meeting room...
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... plan to use your computer at home. What to take with you use another printer Make sure that the battery in an environment with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you are moving within a larger distance, for condensation before turning on your...
... plan to use your computer at home. What to take with you use another printer Make sure that the battery in an environment with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you are moving within a larger distance, for condensation before turning on your...
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... show it for traveling. Do not use another country, check that are appropriate for the country to which you are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use converter kits sold for appliances to power the computer. • If you are moving...
... show it for traveling. Do not use another country, check that are appropriate for the country to which you are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use converter kits sold for appliances to power the computer. • If you are moving...
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...The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built 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. while the notebook PC logo is already properly configured and optimized, and you ...install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. English 68 Installing memory Follow these steps to run it clicks into your local Acer dealer. Please consult a qualified technician or contact your computer's BIOS. then lift up and remove...
...The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built 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. while the notebook PC logo is already properly configured and optimized, and you ...install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. English 68 Installing memory Follow these steps to run it clicks into your local Acer dealer. Please consult a qualified technician or contact your computer's BIOS. then lift up and remove...
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... problems require opening up the computer. If the problem cannot be resolved, contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer. Hard disk 0 error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Solutions to open the computer yourself; Keyboard error or no...
... problems require opening up the computer. If the problem cannot be resolved, contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer. Hard disk 0 error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Solutions to open the computer yourself; Keyboard error or no...