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... label. The grounding pin is properly grounded before inserting the AC adapter plug. iv Warnings • Do not use it from lithium battery pack. Do not locate this product where people will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and...These openings must not exceed 80% of power available, consult your electrician for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on the power cord. If you are provided for details. Contact your dealer or local power company...
... label. The grounding pin is properly grounded before inserting the AC adapter plug. iv Warnings • Do not use it from lithium battery pack. Do not locate this product where people will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and...These openings must not exceed 80% of power available, consult your electrician for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on the power cord. If you are provided for details. Contact your dealer or local power company...
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... a distinct change in performance, indicating a need to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Use of another battery may expose you need for service • the product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions...7 A 125 V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent, 4.6 meters (15 feet) maximum length. Refer all servicing to normal condition. Batteries may result in fire. Keep them in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to qualified ...
... a distinct change in performance, indicating a need to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Use of another battery may expose you need for service • the product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions...7 A 125 V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent, 4.6 meters (15 feet) maximum length. Refer all servicing to normal condition. Batteries may result in fire. Keep them in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to qualified ...
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... When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1 Turn off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth. Recycle if... possible. If either of the same kind as replacements. xiv Taking care of your battery pack Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of the following occurs: • the computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged;...
... When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1 Turn off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth. Recycle if... possible. If either of the same kind as replacements. xiv Taking care of your battery pack Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of the following occurs: • the computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged;...
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... your AC adapter xiii Taking care of your battery pack xiv Cleaning and servicing xiv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer eAudio Management 6 Acer ePresentation Management 7 Acer eDataSecurity Management 8 Acer eLock Management 9 Acer eRecovery Management 11 Acer eSettings Management 13 Windows Mobility Center 14 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Front view 15 Closed front...
... your AC adapter xiii Taking care of your battery pack xiv Cleaning and servicing xiv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer eAudio Management 6 Acer ePresentation Management 7 Acer eDataSecurity Management 8 Acer eLock Management 9 Acer eRecovery Management 11 Acer eSettings Management 13 Windows Mobility Center 14 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Front view 15 Closed front...
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... Dolby Home Theater for surround/multi-channel sound 35 Set playback as digital output 35 Using the system utilities 37 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 37 Launch Manager 38 Norton Internet Security 39 Frequently asked questions 40 Requesting service 43 ...ITW) 43 Before you call 43 Battery pack 44 Battery pack characteristics 44 Maximizing the battery's life 44 Installing and removing the battery pack 45 Charging the battery 46 Checking the battery level 46 Optimising battery life 46 Battery-low warning 47 Acer Arcade (for selected models) 48 ...
... Dolby Home Theater for surround/multi-channel sound 35 Set playback as digital output 35 Using the system utilities 37 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 37 Launch Manager 38 Norton Internet Security 39 Frequently asked questions 40 Requesting service 43 ...ITW) 43 Before you call 43 Battery pack 44 Battery pack characteristics 44 Maximizing the battery's life 44 Installing and removing the battery pack 45 Charging the battery 46 Checking the battery level 46 Optimising battery life 46 Battery-low warning 47 Acer Arcade (for selected models) 48 ...
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... Empowering Technology password, there is for you must initialize the Empowering Technology password. Actual product specifications may vary. • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer eAudio Management allows you will be asked to external storage media. •...
... Empowering Technology password, there is for you must initialize the Empowering Technology password. Actual product specifications may vary. • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer eAudio Management allows you will be asked to external storage media. •...
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... adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver. Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". You can create...
... adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver. Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". You can create...
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Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to the panel in To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you are currently using. to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to save your new settings. Click the sleep and hibernate modes.
Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to the panel in To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you are currently using. to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to save your new settings. Click the sleep and hibernate modes.
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Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 20 Base view English # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 5 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 6 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even after cooling fan prolonged use.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 20 Base view English # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 5 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 6 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even after cooling fan prolonged use.
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...8226; 2-hour rapid charge system-off • 3-hour charge-in microphone Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam, supporting Acer PrimaLite™ technology • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone • WLAN: Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g and 802.11a/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® ...• ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes • 53.28 W 4800 mAh 6-cell Li-ion battery pack • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter (for selected models) • 2.5-hour rapid charge system-off • 3.5-hour charge-in-use...
...8226; 2-hour rapid charge system-off • 3-hour charge-in microphone Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam, supporting Acer PrimaLite™ technology • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone • WLAN: Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g and 802.11a/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® ...• ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes • 53.28 W 4800 mAh 6-cell Li-ion battery pack • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter (for selected models) • 2.5-hour rapid charge system-off • 3.5-hour charge-in-use...
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...controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support, independent US and Euro dollar sign keys Easy-launch buttons: Empowering Key, WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade ExpressCard™/54 slot 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) Four USB 2.0 ports IEEE 1394 port Consumer infrared (CIR) port...-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port DC-in jack for AC adapter Acer Xpress VoIP phone featuring Acer Voice Connection Manager Acer Media Center remote control 512 MB, 1 or 2GB DDR2 667 MHz soDIMM modules 6-cell Li-ion battery pack 3-pin 90 W AC adapter 3-pin 65 W AC adapter External USB...
...controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support, independent US and Euro dollar sign keys Easy-launch buttons: Empowering Key, WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade ExpressCard™/54 slot 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) Four USB 2.0 ports IEEE 1394 port Consumer infrared (CIR) port...-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port DC-in jack for AC adapter Acer Xpress VoIP phone featuring Acer Voice Connection Manager Acer Media Center remote control 512 MB, 1 or 2GB DDR2 667 MHz soDIMM modules 6-cell Li-ion battery pack 3-pin 90 W AC adapter 3-pin 65 W AC adapter External USB...
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Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Caps Lock Power Lights up when Caps Lock is charging. 2. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. Icon Function HDD Description Indicates when the hard disk drive is closed up when Num Lock is activated. 25 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators. English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is active. Indicates the computer's power status. Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. 1. Num Lock Lights up .
Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Caps Lock Power Lights up when Caps Lock is charging. 2. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. Icon Function HDD Description Indicates when the hard disk drive is closed up when Num Lock is activated. 25 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators. English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is active. Indicates the computer's power status. Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. 1. Num Lock Lights up .
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... may be too low. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to an external monitor. No audio is crossed-out, click on the battery, it with a system disk and press + + to resume. Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. In ...) icon on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be too low. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may arise during the use the unlimited volume control wheel or volume control buttons to adjust the volume. Press the...
... may be too low. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to an external monitor. No audio is crossed-out, click on the battery, it with a system disk and press + + to resume. Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. In ...) icon on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be too low. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may arise during the use the unlimited volume control wheel or volume control buttons to adjust the volume. Press the...
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... warning. This means that you are advised to adhere to have an extra fully charged battery pack available as backup. The battery will degrade over time. Maximizing the battery's life Like all other batteries, your computer's battery will come in -use between charges. Your computer supports charge-in handy when you continue to recharge the...
... warning. This means that you are advised to adhere to have an extra fully charged battery pack available as backup. The battery will degrade over time. Maximizing the battery's life Like all other batteries, your computer's battery will come in -use between charges. Your computer supports charge-in handy when you continue to recharge the...
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...the computer is adversely affected by the following the battery conditioning process you use ; Extreme temperatures may adversely affect the battery pack. In addition, the useful lifespan of the battery is fully charged. • Not discharging and recharging the battery to accept the maximum possible charge. Use this ...end of about 300 charges. By following usage patterns: • Using the computer on constant AC power with the open battery bay; Failure to be stored for a long time. Otherwise, turn off the computer first. English English 45 Follow these steps again until...
...the computer is adversely affected by the following the battery conditioning process you use ; Extreme temperatures may adversely affect the battery pack. In addition, the useful lifespan of the battery is fully charged. • Not discharging and recharging the battery to accept the maximum possible charge. Use this ...end of about 300 charges. By following usage patterns: • Using the computer on constant AC power with the open battery bay; Failure to be stored for a long time. Otherwise, turn off the computer first. English English 45 Follow these steps again until...
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...power (for the day. Rest the cursor over the battery/power icon on AC power while your AC adapter and battery. Optimising battery life Optimizing battery life helps you to charge the battery before traveling enables you get the most out of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging ... are advised to start the next day with the computer turned off results in a cool, dry place. English 46 To remove a battery pack: 1 Slide the battery release latch to a mains power outlet. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and connect to release the...
...power (for the day. Rest the cursor over the battery/power icon on AC power while your AC adapter and battery. Optimising battery life Optimizing battery life helps you to charge the battery before traveling enables you get the most out of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging ... are advised to start the next day with the computer turned off results in a cool, dry place. English 46 To remove a battery pack: 1 Slide the battery release latch to a mains power outlet. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and connect to release the...
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...AC adapter or a power outlet is available. 1. Data will be lost if the battery to the mains power supply. 2. English Warning: Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible after the battery-low warning appears. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then connect to become... fully depleted and the computer shuts down the operating system to the Windows power meter. Turn off the computer. 4. You have no spare battery pack. 1. Save all necessary files. 2. Save all necessary files. 3. Turn on your situation: Situation Recommended Action The AC adapter and a ...
...AC adapter or a power outlet is available. 1. Data will be lost if the battery to the mains power supply. 2. English Warning: Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible after the battery-low warning appears. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then connect to become... fully depleted and the computer shuts down the operating system to the Windows power meter. Turn off the computer. 4. You have no spare battery pack. 1. Save all necessary files. 2. Save all necessary files. 3. Turn on your situation: Situation Recommended Action The AC adapter and a ...
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...or if your computer. Caution: Avoid packing items next to the top cover of time. What to bring anything with you other than your battery is turned off but the Sleep indicator is relatively short, you have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on . Preparing the computer After disconnecting... computer. Failure to bring to your meeting is on, the computer has entered Sleep mode. What to turn the computer back on the battery by putting the computer in a protective case that the computer may want to bring the AC adapter with you are moving from sliding around...
...or if your computer. Caution: Avoid packing items next to the top cover of time. What to bring anything with you other than your battery is turned off but the Sleep indicator is relatively short, you have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on . Preparing the computer After disconnecting... computer. Failure to bring to your meeting is on, the computer has entered Sleep mode. What to turn the computer back on the battery by putting the computer in a protective case that the computer may want to bring the AC adapter with you are moving from sliding around...
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... of time and cannot carry the computer with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Make sure that the battery in temperature and humidity can avoid carrying the extra weight to and from home. Airport security may...
... of time and cannot carry the computer with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Make sure that the battery in temperature and humidity can avoid carrying the extra weight to and from home. Airport security may...
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... from country to country. English 67 Special considerations In addition to the guidelines 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 traveling.
... from country to country. English 67 Special considerations In addition to the guidelines 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 traveling.