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... display brightness and/or contrast to relax your neck and shoulders • avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach • if you view your monitor more than the top edge of the display so your eyes point...
... display brightness and/or contrast to relax your neck and shoulders • avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach • if you view your monitor more than the top edge of the display so your eyes point...
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... 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 14 Left view 15 Right view 16 Rear view 17 Base view 18 Specifications 19 Indicators 23 Easy-launch buttons 24 Touchpad 25 Touchpad basics 25 Using the keyboard 27...
... 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 14 Left view 15 Right view 16 Rear view 17 Base view 18 Specifications 19 Indicators 23 Easy-launch buttons 24 Touchpad 25 Touchpad basics 25 Using the keyboard 27...
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... 39 Norton AntiVirus 40 Frequently asked questions 41 Requesting service 44 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 44 Before you call 44 Acer Arcade 45 48-button remote control 46 Remote functions 47 Finding and playing content 48 Settings 48 Arcade controls 49 Navigation controls... 49 Player controls 49 Virtual keyboard 50 Background mode 50 Cinema 51 Settings 51 Album 52 Editing Pictures 52 Slide Show settings 52 Video 53 Playing a ...
... 39 Norton AntiVirus 40 Frequently asked questions 41 Requesting service 44 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 44 Before you call 44 Acer Arcade 45 48-button remote control 46 Remote functions 47 Finding and playing content 48 Settings 48 Arcade controls 49 Navigation controls... 49 Player controls 49 Virtual keyboard 50 Background mode 50 Cinema 51 Settings 51 Album 52 Editing Pictures 52 Slide Show settings 52 Video 53 Playing a ...
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... light up to show you around your computer. poster, let us show the status of the computer's functions and components. 5 Keyboard For entering data into your new Acer notebook. English 13 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in camera 310,000 pixel web camera for video communication. 2 Display...
... light up to show you around your computer. poster, let us show the status of the computer's functions and components. 5 Keyboard For entering data into your new Acer notebook. English 13 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in camera 310,000 pixel web camera for video communication. 2 Display...
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...non-interlaced 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:...• 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 • Touchpad with 4-way scroll button • Four easy-launch buttons: Empowering Key, Internet, ...
...non-interlaced 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:...• 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 • Touchpad with 4-way scroll button • Four easy-launch buttons: Empowering Key, Internet, ...
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...is on and off Number keys on , all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on embedded keypad cursor-control keys. English 27 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. The keys function as a ...down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Main keyboard keys Hold while typing Type the letters in numeric mode. A better solution would be to do a lot of the keycaps. When Num Lock ...
...is on and off Number keys on , all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on embedded keypad cursor-control keys. English 27 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. The keys function as a ...down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Main keyboard keys Hold while typing Type the letters in numeric mode. A better solution would be to do a lot of the keycaps. When Num Lock ...
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..., volume output and the BIOS utility. Application This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; English 28 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it launches the Start menu. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect...
..., volume output and the BIOS utility. Application This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; English 28 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it launches the Start menu. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect...
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...processor. 2 Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of your keyboard. The Euro symbol 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper...-center of the keyboard. Please refer to the language settings. Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Note: This ...
...processor. 2 Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of your keyboard. The Euro symbol 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper...-center of the keyboard. Please refer to the language settings. Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Note: This ...
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"Easy-launch buttons" on page 24 for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. 3 Enjoy the convenience of a well-organized desktop. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for the location of your second monitor is simple to set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. English 39 Acer GridVista is set to the manufacturer's recommended value. Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of the easylaunch buttons.
"Easy-launch buttons" on page 24 for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. 3 Enjoy the convenience of a well-organized desktop. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for the location of your second monitor is simple to set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. English 39 Acer GridVista is set to the manufacturer's recommended value. Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of the easylaunch buttons.
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...or you have the appropriate drivers (for more detail. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are IrDA-compliant. Try attaching an external keyboard to the line- Nothing should be too low. You can also use the volume control buttons to eject the tray. (If your computer's ...out port on the optical drive. There is a slot-load model, it works, contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be blocking the ports. • Make sure you have the appropriate software running on the taskbar. The infrared port does not work...
...or you have the appropriate drivers (for more detail. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are IrDA-compliant. Try attaching an external keyboard to the line- Nothing should be too low. You can also use the volume control buttons to eject the tray. (If your computer's ...out port on the optical drive. There is a slot-load model, it works, contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be blocking the ports. • Make sure you have the appropriate software running on the taskbar. The infrared port does not work...
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Background mode With Acer Arcade you can continue listening to music or watching Live TV while you need using the mouse, cursor keys or keyboard. Virtual keyboard Whenever you are additional controls added to the right of the volume controls. You can quickly enter the information you perform certain other ... DVDs and watching TV, there are required to enter search information, or name a file, DVD or folder, you can use the onscreen virtual keyboard. You can press the stop button on the remote or click the onscreen stop icon to stop the playback at anytime. These are discussed in...
Background mode With Acer Arcade you can continue listening to music or watching Live TV while you need using the mouse, cursor keys or keyboard. Virtual keyboard Whenever you are additional controls added to the right of the volume controls. You can quickly enter the information you perform certain other ... DVDs and watching TV, there are required to enter search information, or name a file, DVD or folder, you can use the onscreen virtual keyboard. You can press the stop button on the remote or click the onscreen stop icon to stop the playback at anytime. These are discussed in...
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... to a meeting room. Or: You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within short distances, for example, from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are just moving the computer, close and latch the display...
... to a meeting room. Or: You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within short distances, for example, from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are just moving the computer, close and latch the display...
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... computer to return to room temperature, and inspect the screen for condensation before turning on the computer. Airport security may want to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse. English 61 Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work on your computer at home...
... computer to return to room temperature, and inspect the screen for condensation before turning on the computer. Airport security may want to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse. English 61 Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work on your computer at home...
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... lists the error messages in alphabetical order together with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer. Error messages If you solve problems. If the system reports an error message or an error ... error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Hard disk 0 error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. keyboard connected Keyboard interface error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. 75 English English Troubleshooting This chapter shows you how to help you...
... lists the error messages in alphabetical order together with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer. Error messages If you solve problems. If the system reports an error message or an error ... error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Hard disk 0 error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. keyboard connected Keyboard interface error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. 75 English English Troubleshooting This chapter shows you how to help you...
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...; Article 3.1(b) EMC • EN301 489-1 V1.4.1:2002 • EN301 489-17 V1.2.1:2002 • EN301 489-3 V1.4.1:2002 (Applied to models with 27MHz wireless mouse/keyboard) • EN301 489-7 V1.2.1:2002 (Applied to models with 3G function) • EN301 489-24 V1.2.1:2002 (Applied to models with 3G function) • Article... 3.2 Spectrum Usages • EN300 328 V1.5.1:2004 • EN301 893 V1.2.3:2003 • EN300 220-1 V1.3.1:2000 (Applied to models with 27MHz wireless mouse/keyboard) • EN300 220-3 V1.1.1:2000 (Applied to models with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only.
...; Article 3.1(b) EMC • EN301 489-1 V1.4.1:2002 • EN301 489-17 V1.2.1:2002 • EN301 489-3 V1.4.1:2002 (Applied to models with 27MHz wireless mouse/keyboard) • EN301 489-7 V1.2.1:2002 (Applied to models with 3G function) • EN301 489-24 V1.2.1:2002 (Applied to models with 3G function) • Article... 3.2 Spectrum Usages • EN300 328 V1.5.1:2004 • EN301 893 V1.2.3:2003 • EN300 220-1 V1.3.1:2000 (Applied to models with 27MHz wireless mouse/keyboard) • EN300 220-3 V1.1.1:2000 (Applied to models with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only.
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English English 83 wireless mouse/keyboard) • EN301 511 V9.0.2:2003 (Applied to models with 3G function) • EN301 908-1 V2.2.1:2003 (Applied to models with 3G function). • EN301 908-2 V2.2.1:2003 (Applied to models with 3G function).
English English 83 wireless mouse/keyboard) • EN301 511 V9.0.2:2003 (Applied to models with 3G function) • EN301 908-1 V2.2.1:2003 (Applied to models with 3G function). • EN301 908-2 V2.2.1:2003 (Applied to models with 3G function).
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... CD-ROM ejecting manually 42 troubleshooting 42 cleaning computer xiv computer caring for xiii cleaning xiv disconnecting 59 features 13, 38 indicators 23 keyboards 27 moving around 59 on indicator 14, 23 security 63 setting up a home office 61 taking home 60 traveling internationally 62 traveling ... 23 numeric keypad embedded 27 English See frequently-asked questions frequently-asked questions 41 front view 14 H Hibernation mode hotkey 29 hotkeys 28 K keyboard 27 embedded numeric keypad 27 hotkeys 28 lock keys 27 troubleshooting 42 Windows keys 28 L left view 14 M media access on indicator 23...
... CD-ROM ejecting manually 42 troubleshooting 42 cleaning computer xiv computer caring for xiii cleaning xiv disconnecting 59 features 13, 38 indicators 23 keyboards 27 moving around 59 on indicator 14, 23 security 63 setting up a home office 61 taking home 60 traveling internationally 62 traveling ... 23 numeric keypad embedded 27 English See frequently-asked questions frequently-asked questions 41 front view 14 H Hibernation mode hotkey 29 hotkeys 28 K keyboard 27 embedded numeric keypad 27 hotkeys 28 lock keys 27 troubleshooting 42 Windows keys 28 L left view 14 M media access on indicator 23...
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90 English P password 63 types 63 PC Card 67 ejecting 67 inserting 67 ports 65 printer troubleshooting 42 problems 41 CD-ROM 42 display 41 keyboard 42 printer 42 startup 41 troubleshooting 75 Q questions setting location for modem use 43 S safety CD or DVD 81 modem notices 78 scroll lock 27 security keylock 31, 63 passwords 63 speakers hotkey 29 troubleshooting 42 support information 44 T touchpad 25 hotkey 29 using 25- 26 travel international flights 62 local trips 61 troubleshooting 75 tips 75 U universal serial bus 66 V view front 15 left 15 rear 17 right 16 W Windows keys 28
90 English P password 63 types 63 PC Card 67 ejecting 67 inserting 67 ports 65 printer troubleshooting 42 problems 41 CD-ROM 42 display 41 keyboard 42 printer 42 startup 41 troubleshooting 75 Q questions setting location for modem use 43 S safety CD or DVD 81 modem notices 78 scroll lock 27 security keylock 31, 63 passwords 63 speakers hotkey 29 troubleshooting 42 support information 44 T touchpad 25 hotkey 29 using 25- 26 travel international flights 62 local trips 61 troubleshooting 75 tips 75 U universal serial bus 66 V view front 15 left 15 rear 17 right 16 W Windows keys 28
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... the Keyboard 15 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 15 Windows Keys 15 Hot Keys 16 Special Key 17 Acer Empowering Technology 19 Empowering Technology password 19 Acer ePower Management 19 Acer ePresentation Management 21 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models 22 Acer eLock Management 24 Acer eRecovery Management 25 Acer eSettings Management 26 Acer ePerformance Management 26 Acer OrbiCam...
... the Keyboard 15 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 15 Windows Keys 15 Hot Keys 16 Special Key 17 Acer Empowering Technology 19 Empowering Technology password 19 Acer ePower Management 19 Acer ePresentation Management 21 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models 22 Acer eLock Management 24 Acer eRecovery Management 25 Acer eSettings Management 26 Acer ePerformance Management 26 Acer OrbiCam...
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... Module 74 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 75 System Check Procedures 76 External Diskette Drive Check 76 External CD-ROM Drive Check 76 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 76 Memory check 77 Power System Check 77 Touchpad Check 79 Power-On Self-Test (POST...Locations 95 Top View 95 Bottom View 96 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 99 Aspire 5050/3050 Exploded Diagram 100 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 112 Aspire 5050 Series 112 Aspire 3050 Series 134 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 139 Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro Environment Test...
... Module 74 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 75 System Check Procedures 76 External Diskette Drive Check 76 External CD-ROM Drive Check 76 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 76 Memory check 77 Power System Check 77 Touchpad Check 79 Power-On Self-Test (POST...Locations 95 Top View 95 Bottom View 96 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 99 Aspire 5050/3050 Exploded Diagram 100 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 112 Aspire 5050 Series 112 Aspire 3050 Series 134 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 139 Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro Environment Test...