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...Infrared (FIR) 69 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 70 IEEE 1394 port 70 PC Card slot 71 ExpressCard 72 Installing memory 73 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables 74 Acer Arcade TV set-up wizard (Windows XP Home and Professional) 76 BIOS utility 77 Boot sequence 77 Enable disk-...to-disk recovery 77 Password 77 Using software 78 Playing DVD movies 78 Power management 79 Acer eRecovery Management 79 Create backup 80 Restore from backup 80 Create factory default image CD 81 Re-install bundled software without CD 81 Change...
...Infrared (FIR) 69 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 70 IEEE 1394 port 70 PC Card slot 71 ExpressCard 72 Installing memory 73 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables 74 Acer Arcade TV set-up wizard (Windows XP Home and Professional) 76 BIOS utility 77 Boot sequence 77 Enable disk-...to-disk recovery 77 Password 77 Using software 78 Playing DVD movies 78 Power management 79 Acer eRecovery Management 79 Create backup 80 Restore from backup 80 Create factory default image CD 81 Re-install bundled software without CD 81 Change...
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... data with passwords and advanced encryption algorithms. • Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media. • Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by optimizing disk space, memory and registry settings. • Acer eRecovery Management backs up/recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. • Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily...
... data with passwords and advanced encryption algorithms. • Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media. • Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by optimizing disk space, memory and registry settings. • Acer eRecovery Management backs up/recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. • Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily...
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...all locks removed. Be sure to remember or write down your password, there is unattended. • Removable data devices - Empowering Technology 3 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you to lock up your removable data, optical and floppy drives to ensure that can 't be... immediately be set , you lose your password. includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any reboot necessary, and will remain locked after rebooting, until unlocked. Note: If you may ...
...all locks removed. Be sure to remember or write down your password, there is unattended. • Removable data devices - Empowering Technology 3 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you to lock up your removable data, optical and floppy drives to ensure that can 't be... immediately be set , you lose your password. includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any reboot necessary, and will remain locked after rebooting, until unlocked. Note: If you may ...
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removes unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization - improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook. It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: • Memory optimization -
removes unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization - improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook. It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: • Memory optimization -
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...there are four pre-defined profiles - Empowering Technology 8 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface, or double-click the Acer ePower Management icon in the task tray. AC mode ...The default setting is "Maximum Performance." Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Maximum Battery. You can define up to the panel on /off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, ...
...there are four pre-defined profiles - Empowering Technology 8 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface, or double-click the Acer ePower Management icon in the task tray. AC mode ...The default setting is "Maximum Performance." Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Maximum Battery. You can define up to the panel on /off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, ...
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... cool, even after prolonged use. Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer and IR-aware computer) (for selected models). 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD), xD-Picture Card (xD) (for selected models). 7 4-pin IEEE 1394 Connects to IEEE 1394 devices...
... cool, even after prolonged use. Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer and IR-aware computer) (for selected models). 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD), xD-Picture Card (xD) (for selected models). 7 4-pin IEEE 1394 Connects to IEEE 1394 devices...
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Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Houses the computer's main memory. 17 Base view English # Item 1 Battery lock 2 Battery bay 3 Hard disk bay 4 Memory compartment 5 Ventilation slots and cooling fan Description Locks the battery in position. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Houses the computer's battery pack.
Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Houses the computer's main memory. 17 Base view English # Item 1 Battery lock 2 Battery bay 3 Hard disk bay 4 Memory compartment 5 Ventilation slots and cooling fan Description Locks the battery in position. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Houses the computer's battery pack.
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...Express chipset • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology Aspire 5680/5630 Series • Up to 2 GB of DDR2 533/667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) Aspire 3690 Series • 256.../512 MB of DDR2 533 MHz memory, upgradeable to 2 GB...
...Express chipset • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology Aspire 5680/5630 Series • Up to 2 GB of DDR2 533/667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) Aspire 3690 Series • 256.../512 MB of DDR2 533 MHz memory, upgradeable to 2 GB...
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...19 • 15.4" WXGA color TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, 16:10 viewing ratio, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ • NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 7600SE with 128/256MB of external GDDR2 VRAM, supporting Microsoft® DirectX®... with integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950, up to 224 MB of shared system memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 (for Aspire 3690 Series) • Dual independent display • 16.7 million colors • MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability • S-...
...19 • 15.4" WXGA color TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, 16:10 viewing ratio, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ • NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 7600SE with 128/256MB of external GDDR2 VRAM, supporting Microsoft® DirectX®... with integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950, up to 224 MB of shared system memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 (for Aspire 3690 Series) • Dual independent display • 16.7 million colors • MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability • S-...
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...hard disk drive • Optical drive options: • DVD-Super Multi double-layer • DVD/CD-RW combo • 5-in-1 card reader, supporting Memory Stick® (MS), Memory Stick PRO™ (MS PRO), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD), xD-Picture Card™ (xD) (for selected models) • 358 (W) x...and Hibernation power-saving modes • 71 W 4800 mAh Li-ion battery pack (8-cell) or 44 W 4000 mAh Li-ion battery pack (6-cell) • Acer QuicCharge™ technology: • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge • 2.5-hour charge-in-use • 3-pin 90 W AC...
...hard disk drive • Optical drive options: • DVD-Super Multi double-layer • DVD/CD-RW combo • 5-in-1 card reader, supporting Memory Stick® (MS), Memory Stick PRO™ (MS PRO), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD), xD-Picture Card™ (xD) (for selected models) • 358 (W) x...and Hibernation power-saving modes • 71 W 4800 mAh Li-ion battery pack (8-cell) or 44 W 4000 mAh Li-ion battery pack (6-cell) • Acer QuicCharge™ technology: • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge • 2.5-hour charge-in-use • 3-pin 90 W AC...
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... on the remove hardware icon on how to install and use the card, and its functions. ExpressCards support a vast number of expansion options, including flash memory card adapters, TV-tuners, Bluetooth connectivity and IEEE 1394B adapters. ExpressCards support USB 2.0 and PCI Express applications. Please refer to pop out the card. English...
... on the remove hardware icon on how to install and use the card, and its functions. ExpressCards support a vast number of expansion options, including flash memory card adapters, TV-tuners, Bluetooth connectivity and IEEE 1394B adapters. ExpressCards support USB 2.0 and PCI Express applications. Please refer to pop out the card. English...
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... access its base. 2 Remove the screws from the memory cover; then lift up and remove the memory cover. 3 (a) Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot, then (b) gently press it down until it clicks into place. 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw. 5 Reinstall ... battery pack, and reconnect the AC adapter. 6 Turn on the computer. The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size. Then turn the computer over to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. Please consult a ...
... access its base. 2 Remove the screws from the memory cover; then lift up and remove the memory cover. 3 (a) Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot, then (b) gently press it down until it clicks into place. 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw. 5 Reinstall ... battery pack, and reconnect the AC adapter. 6 Turn on the computer. The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size. Then turn the computer over to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. Please consult a ...
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... to conserve energy. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of these devices in order to the computer, and video memory. If no activity is detected for a period of time (called an inactivity timeout), the computer stops some or all power-saving chores... for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time. Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is only available on certain models. English 79 Power management This computer has a built-in an external USB or ...
... to conserve energy. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of these devices in order to the computer, and video memory. If no activity is detected for a period of time (called an inactivity timeout), the computer stops some or all power-saving chores... for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time. Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is only available on certain models. English 79 Power management This computer has a built-in an external USB or ...
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... attempt to reboot. Hard disk 0 error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Hard disk 0 extended Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. See "Requesting service" on page 47...
... attempt to reboot. Hard disk 0 error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Hard disk 0 extended Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. See "Requesting service" on page 47...
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... 28 moving around 62 on indicator 13, 24 security 66 setting up a home office 64 taking home 63 traveling internationally 65 traveling on indicator 24 memory installing 73 messages error 83 modem 68 N network 69 Notebook Manager hotkey 30 See frequently-asked questions frequently-asked questions 44 front view 12 H Hibernation...
... 28 moving around 62 on indicator 13, 24 security 66 setting up a home office 64 taking home 63 traveling internationally 65 traveling on indicator 24 memory installing 73 messages error 83 modem 68 N network 69 Notebook Manager hotkey 30 See frequently-asked questions frequently-asked questions 44 front view 12 H Hibernation...
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... Deluxe (for selected models) 65 65 Remote control 66 Remote functions 67 Starting Acer Arcade Deluxe 68 VideoMagician 68 TV Joy (selected models only) 68 SportsCap (selected models only) 68 DV Wizard 69 DVDivine 69 Taking your notebook PC ... Built-in network feature 77 Fast Infrared (FIR) 77 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 78 IEEE 1394 port 78 PC Card slot 79 ExpressCard 80 Installing memory 81 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables 82
... Deluxe (for selected models) 65 65 Remote control 66 Remote functions 67 Starting Acer Arcade Deluxe 68 VideoMagician 68 TV Joy (selected models only) 68 SportsCap (selected models only) 68 DV Wizard 69 DVDivine 69 Taking your notebook PC ... Built-in network feature 77 Fast Infrared (FIR) 77 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 78 IEEE 1394 port 78 PC Card slot 79 ExpressCard 80 Installing memory 81 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables 82
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...locks to reset it except by reformatting your system. includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives, and any other removable storage devices that can 't be set without any reboot necessary, and will ... Note: If you lose the Empowering Technology password, there is no method to any kind of the devices types. Empowering Technology 8 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is simple yet effective utility that allows you to lock removable storage, optical and floppy drive devices to remember or write...
...locks to reset it except by reformatting your system. includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives, and any other removable storage devices that can 't be set without any reboot necessary, and will ... Note: If you lose the Empowering Technology password, there is no method to any kind of the devices types. Empowering Technology 8 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is simple yet effective utility that allows you to lock removable storage, optical and floppy drive devices to remember or write...
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... PC Card from the slot. Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer and IR-aware computer) (for selected models). 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD), xD-Picture Card (xD) (for selected models). 7 4-pin IEEE 1394 Connects to an Ethernet 10...
... PC Card from the slot. Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer and IR-aware computer) (for selected models). 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD), xD-Picture Card (xD) (for selected models). 7 4-pin IEEE 1394 Connects to an Ethernet 10...
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Houses the computer's battery pack. Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 21 Base view English # Item 1 Battery lock 2 Battery bay 3 Hard disk bay 4 Memory compartment 5 Ventilation slots and cooling fan Description Locks the battery in position. Houses the computer's main memory. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
Houses the computer's battery pack. Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 21 Base view English # Item 1 Battery lock 2 Battery bay 3 Hard disk bay 4 Memory compartment 5 Ventilation slots and cooling fan Description Locks the battery in position. Houses the computer's main memory. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
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... and weight Power subsystem Input devices Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 Series • Up to 2 GB of DDR2 533/667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) Aspire 3690 Series • Up to 512 MB of DDR2 533 MHz memory, upgradeable to 2 GB using two... Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes • 71 W 4800 mAh Li-ion battery pack (8-cell) or 44 W 4000 mAh Li-ion battery pack (6-cell) • Acer QuicCharge™ technology: • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge • 2.5-hour charge-in-use • 3-pin 90 W AC adapter...
... and weight Power subsystem Input devices Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 Series • Up to 2 GB of DDR2 533/667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) Aspire 3690 Series • Up to 512 MB of DDR2 533 MHz memory, upgradeable to 2 GB using two... Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes • 71 W 4800 mAh Li-ion battery pack (8-cell) or 44 W 4000 mAh Li-ion battery pack (6-cell) • Acer QuicCharge™ technology: • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge • 2.5-hour charge-in-use • 3-pin 90 W AC adapter...