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...50% less energy than conventional equipment. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. This product has been shipped enabled for comfortable use Computer users may appear in the off . Tips and information for power management: • Activate display' Sleep mode within 15 minutes of...that earn the ENERGY STAR 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. Products that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for more comfortable computer use ,...
...50% less energy than conventional equipment. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. This product has been shipped enabled for comfortable use Computer users may appear in the off . Tips and information for power management: • Activate display' Sleep mode within 15 minutes of...that earn the ENERGY STAR 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. Products that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for more comfortable computer use ,...
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...and the general regulations and safety notices for your new computer. xii First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your computer. The printed User's Guide introduces you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. ...and functions of guides: First off To turn on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. For instructions on page 13 for the location of the power button. For more productive, please refer to complete the installation. In addition it : 1 Click ...
...and the general regulations and safety notices for your new computer. xii First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your computer. The printed User's Guide introduces you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. ...and functions of guides: First off To turn on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. For instructions on page 13 for the location of the power button. For more productive, please refer to complete the installation. In addition it : 1 Click ...
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... shutdown command Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off. • Use the power button You can also shut down the computer. Also, the total current rating of it. xiii To turn the power off, do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug. • The total... Here are some ways to take care of the cord if you cannot power off the computer and want to turn off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to direct sunlight. Carefully route the power cord and any other device. • Do not step on the...
... shutdown command Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off. • Use the power button You can also shut down the computer. Also, the total current rating of it. xiii To turn the power off, do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug. • The total... Here are some ways to take care of the cord if you cannot power off the computer and want to turn off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to direct sunlight. Carefully route the power cord and any other device. • Do not step on the...
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... user interface. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface. Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Battery Life. You can also define up to three of your own. You can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to a new power profile. 3 Name the newly created...
... user interface. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface. Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Battery Life. You can also define up to three of your own. You can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to a new power profile. 3 Name the newly created...
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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. 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.
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... like a computer mouse. English 14 # Item 6 Palmrest 7 Touchpad 8 Click buttons (left, center and right) 9 Microphone 10 Power button Description Comfortable support area for sound recording. Internal microphone for your hands when you use the computer. Indicates the computer's power status. 3 Battery indicator Indicates the computer's batttery status. 4 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo...
... like a computer mouse. English 14 # Item 6 Palmrest 7 Touchpad 8 Click buttons (left, center and right) 9 Microphone 10 Power button Description Comfortable support area for sound recording. Internal microphone for your hands when you use the computer. Indicates the computer's power status. 3 Battery indicator Indicates the computer's batttery status. 4 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo...
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... (D) x 28/35 (H) mm (13.4 x 9.88 x 1.10/1.37 inches) • 2.4 kg (5.28 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 •...• Touchpad with 4-way scroll button • Four easy-launch buttons: Empowering Key, Internet, email, user-programmable • Two front-access communication LED switches: WLAN, Bluetooth® • High-definition audio support • Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers • Built-in...
... (D) x 28/35 (H) mm (13.4 x 9.88 x 1.10/1.37 inches) • 2.4 kg (5.28 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 •...• Touchpad with 4-way scroll button • Four easy-launch buttons: Empowering Key, Internet, email, user-programmable • Two front-access communication LED switches: WLAN, Bluetooth® • High-definition audio support • Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers • Built-in...
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... dialog box. If you are using on . Image is not full-screen. Then click on an external monitor. Press and release the power button to save power. Check the following: • If you set the resolution lower than the specified resolution are provided for each one. Remove or replace...-system) disk in Sleep mode. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be low and unable to power the computer. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that the resolution is set to an external monitor. I turned...
... dialog box. If you are using on . Image is not full-screen. Then click on an external monitor. Press and release the power button to save power. Check the following: • If you set the resolution lower than the specified resolution are provided for each one. Remove or replace...-system) disk in Sleep mode. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be low and unable to power the computer. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that the resolution is set to an external monitor. I turned...
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... not work . In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar. You can also use the volume control buttons to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the power. See "Hotkeys" on page 28 for printing to an infrared printer). • During the POST, press to access the BIOS...
... not work . In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar. You can also use the volume control buttons to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the power. See "Hotkeys" on page 28 for printing to an infrared printer). • During the POST, press to access the BIOS...
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...or VCDs • Video - watch and record digital or analog TV programs (for music, photos, TV, DVD movies and videos. English 45 Acer Arcade Acer Arcade is an integrated player for selected models) • Cinema - listen to music files in a variety of formats • TV - view...; Album - watch or listen, click or select a content button (e.g., Music, Video, etc.) on your hard disk or removable media Note: While watching videos, DVDs or slide shows, your pointing device or remote control. It can be operated using your screensaver and power-saving features are unavailable.
...or VCDs • Video - watch and record digital or analog TV programs (for music, photos, TV, DVD movies and videos. English 45 Acer Arcade Acer Arcade is an integrated player for selected models) • Cinema - listen to music files in a variety of formats • TV - view...; Album - watch or listen, click or select a content button (e.g., Music, Video, etc.) on your hard disk or removable media Note: While watching videos, DVDs or slide shows, your pointing device or remote control. It can be operated using your screensaver and power-saving features are unavailable.
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...button remote control If your Aspire is bundled with a TV-tuner card, a 48-button remote control is included for details. Pushing the Arcade button again will put your power option settings. Push it again at any time to return to the main menu. See below explains the functions for this controller. Button...and Power buttons have different functions depending on your notebook into Standby mode. To access Arcade in Windows mode, push the Arcade button to resume. The table below for use with the Acer Arcade software. Push it again to start Arcade. Pushing the Power button ...
...button remote control If your Aspire is bundled with a TV-tuner card, a 48-button remote control is included for details. Pushing the Arcade button again will put your power option settings. Push it again at any time to return to the main menu. See below explains the functions for this controller. Button...and Power buttons have different functions depending on your notebook into Standby mode. To access Arcade in Windows mode, push the Arcade button to resume. The table below for use with the Acer Arcade software. Push it again to start Arcade. Pushing the Power button ...
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... 1 Live TV Launch Live TV mode 2 Power Turn off 15 VOL + / - return to Arcade main page 21 Angle Toggle between TV-in and AV-in 20 Arcade Launch/quit Acer Arcade; Increase or decrease the audio playback level 16 0-9 buttons Enter TV channel numbers 17 TeleText/CC Launch ...TeleText*/ closed captions 18 Color buttons Teletext shortcut functions* 19 TV/AV Toggle between different viewing angles...
... 1 Live TV Launch Live TV mode 2 Power Turn off 15 VOL + / - return to Arcade main page 21 Angle Toggle between TV-in and AV-in 20 Arcade Launch/quit Acer Arcade; Increase or decrease the audio playback level 16 0-9 buttons Enter TV channel numbers 17 TeleText/CC Launch ...TeleText*/ closed captions 18 Color buttons Teletext shortcut functions* 19 TV/AV Toggle between different viewing angles...
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...hints to consider when moving around When you are just moving the computer, close and latch the display. then press and release the power button. Preparing the computer Before moving within the building. To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open the display; You can put...and open the display; Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to place it in Sleep mode by pressing + . then press and release the power button. If you may choose to shut down the computer. 4 Close the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from your computer from external accessories: ...
...hints to consider when moving around When you are just moving the computer, close and latch the display. then press and release the power button. Preparing the computer Before moving within the building. To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open the display; You can put...and open the display; Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to place it in Sleep mode by pressing + . then press and release the power button. If you may choose to shut down the computer. 4 Close the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from your computer from external accessories: ...
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... battery by putting the computer in the meeting room. In both cases, press and release the power button to the top cover of time. To resume, open the display (if closed), then press and release the power button. What to your computer. English 60 Note: If the Sleep indicator is off . What to bring...
... battery by putting the computer in the meeting room. In both cases, press and release the power button to the top cover of time. To resume, open the display (if closed), then press and release the power button. What to your computer. English 60 Note: If the Sleep indicator is off . What to bring...
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... the computer. Try again and press . Setting passwords You can set and the password on the computer again, and try again. Press and hold the power button for four seconds to access the BIOS utility. Important!
... the computer. Try again and press . Setting passwords You can set and the password on the computer again, and try again. Press and hold the power button for four seconds to access the BIOS utility. Important!
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Turns the computer on and off. # 1 2 # Item "Easy-launch buttons" on page 18 Description Icon Item Latch Power indicator Description Locks and release the lid Indicates the computer's power status. 3 Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. # Icon Item "Easy-... jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). 8 Chapter 1 9 Microphone # Item Description 10 Power button Closed Front View Internal microphone for sound recording. Lights to indicate the status switch/indicator of wireless LAN communications (optional). 7...
Turns the computer on and off. # 1 2 # Item "Easy-launch buttons" on page 18 Description Icon Item Latch Power indicator Description Locks and release the lid Indicates the computer's power status. 3 Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. # Icon Item "Easy-... jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). 8 Chapter 1 9 Microphone # Item Description 10 Power button Closed Front View Internal microphone for sound recording. Lights to indicate the status switch/indicator of wireless LAN communications (optional). 7...
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...(location depends on model). DC-in jack Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the drive button (location depends on model). USB 2.0 ports Battery Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connect to an AC adapter. # 1 2 3 4 5 6 Icon Item ...optical drive is turned off (location depends on model). Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a Kensingtoncompatible computer security lock. Powers the computer Connects to an Ethernet 10/100based network. 10 Chapter 1 accepts CDs or DVDs (slot-load or tray-load depending on model...
...(location depends on model). DC-in jack Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the drive button (location depends on model). USB 2.0 ports Battery Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connect to an AC adapter. # 1 2 3 4 5 6 Icon Item ...optical drive is turned off (location depends on model). Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a Kensingtoncompatible computer security lock. Powers the computer Connects to an Ethernet 10/100based network. 10 Chapter 1 accepts CDs or DVDs (slot-load or tray-load depending on model...
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..., but can be reset by users. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. 12 Chapter 1 Easy-Launch Buttons Located above the keyboard are called easy-launch buttons. These buttons are four buttons. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Icon Function Description Cap lock...the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Empowering Technology. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is activated. HDD Bluetooth Wireless LAN Power Indicates when the hard disc or optical...
..., but can be reset by users. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. 12 Chapter 1 Easy-Launch Buttons Located above the keyboard are called easy-launch buttons. These buttons are four buttons. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Icon Function Description Cap lock...the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Empowering Technology. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is activated. HDD Bluetooth Wireless LAN Power Indicates when the hard disc or optical...
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... appear in the profile list. To create new power profile 1. You can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to turn the following handy utilities: T Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. For more information, press... the < > key to three of your new Acer notebook. Name the newly created profile. 4. Select...
... appear in the profile list. To create new power profile 1. You can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to turn the following handy utilities: T Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. For more information, press... the < > key to three of your new Acer notebook. Name the newly created profile. 4. Select...
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T Select what actions will be taken when the cover is closed or the power button is pressed. For additional options, click "Settings" to: T Set alarms. T Re-load factory defaults. T View information about Acer ePower Management. 20 Chapter 1 Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, referto the panel on the lower left-hand side of the window.
T Select what actions will be taken when the cover is closed or the power button is pressed. For additional options, click "Settings" to: T Set alarms. T Re-load factory defaults. T View information about Acer ePower Management. 20 Chapter 1 Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, referto the panel on the lower left-hand side of the window.