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... need for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. The battery can be charged and Refer all servicing to replace the power cord set . The full performance of the battery, charging will often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of this product from unexpected noise produced by other nearby electrical devices that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered...
... need for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. The battery can be charged and Refer all servicing to replace the power cord set . The full performance of the battery, charging will often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of this product from unexpected noise produced by other nearby electrical devices that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered...
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... setting up your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off To turn on how your new computer. Follow these steps to access it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for Starters... Your guides To help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. For more on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen...
... setting up your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off To turn on how your new computer. Follow these steps to access it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for Starters... Your guides To help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. For more on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen...
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... keys 32 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 33 Using a computer security lock 33 Audio 34 Adjusting the volume 34 Using 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 Frequently asked questions 40 Requesting service 43 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 43 Before you call 43 Battery...
... keys 32 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 33 Using a computer security lock 33 Audio 34 Adjusting the volume 34 Using 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 Frequently asked questions 40 Requesting service 43 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 43 Before you call 43 Battery...
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... to bring with you 64 Special considerations 64 Securing your computer 65 Using a computer security lock 65 Using passwords 65 Entering passwords 66 Setting passwords 66 Expanding through options 67 Connectivity options 67 Fax/data modem 67 Built-in network feature 68 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 68 IEEE 1394 port 69 ExpressCard 70 Installing memory 71 BIOS utility 72 Boot sequence 72 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 72 Password 72 Using software 73 Playing DVD movies 73 Power management 74
... to bring with you 64 Special considerations 64 Securing your computer 65 Using a computer security lock 65 Using passwords 65 Entering passwords 66 Setting passwords 66 Expanding through options 67 Connectivity options 67 Fax/data modem 67 Built-in network feature 68 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 68 IEEE 1394 port 69 ExpressCard 70 Installing memory 71 BIOS utility 72 Boot sequence 72 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 72 Password 72 Using software 73 Playing DVD movies 73 Power management 74
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... adjusts display settings. • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with Windows Vista™ Starter Edition only support Acer eRecovery Management. • Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. Note: Models shipped with passwords and encryption.(for you will be asked to create it provides access to the following content is no way to reset it except by default in the upper half of your screen, it . Empowering Technology password Before using Acer...
... adjusts display settings. • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with Windows Vista™ Starter Edition only support Acer eRecovery Management. • Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. Note: Models shipped with passwords and encryption.(for you will be asked to create it provides access to the following content is no way to reset it except by default in the upper half of your screen, it . Empowering Technology password Before using Acer...
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.... You can open Windows power options by clicking the appropriate tabs. You can create, switch between power plans: 1 Select the power plan you want your power management options. You can also turn on . 4 If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you wish to switch to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. Note: You cannot delete the predefined power plans. You can also create customized power plans. To access this utility, select "Acer ePower Management" from...
.... You can open Windows power options by clicking the appropriate tabs. You can create, switch between power plans: 1 Select the power plan you want your power management options. You can also turn on . 4 If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you wish to switch to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. Note: You cannot delete the predefined power plans. You can also create customized power plans. To access this utility, select "Acer ePower Management" from...
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... a projector, or you project your computer's display to the system. For projectors and external devices that is not supported by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display is implemented in the system and the external display supports it, your display settings using the hotkey: + . If autodetection hardware is connected to an external display device or projector using Display Properties or the utility provided by the graphics vendor.
... a projector, or you project your computer's display to the system. For projectors and external devices that is not supported by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display is implemented in the system and the external display supports it, your display settings using the hotkey: + . If autodetection hardware is connected to an external display device or projector using Display Properties or the utility provided by the graphics vendor.
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... Drive Devices - 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 immediately be set , you lose the Empowering Technology password, there is unattended. • Removable Storage Devices - Once set first. Lock(s) will remain after rebooting, until removed. Note: If you can apply locks to any kind of the devices types. includes any of CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, HD-DVD or Blu-ray drive devices. • Floppy Drive Devices - 3.5-inch floppy drives...
... Drive Devices - 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 immediately be set , you lose the Empowering Technology password, there is unattended. • Removable Storage Devices - Once set first. Lock(s) will remain after rebooting, until removed. Note: If you can apply locks to any kind of the devices types. includes any of CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, HD-DVD or Blu-ray drive devices. • Floppy Drive Devices - 3.5-inch floppy drives...
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... in the Start menu Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and a shortcut to fit the situation as you change locations, networks or activities. Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status. To launch Windows Mobility Center: • Use the shortcut key < > + • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel • Start Windows Mobility Center...
... in the Start menu Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and a shortcut to fit the situation as you change locations, networks or activities. Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status. To launch Windows Mobility Center: • Use the shortcut key < > + • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel • Start Windows Mobility Center...
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.../54 module. 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xDPicture Card (xD). S-video/TV-out Connects to a television or display device (NTSC/PAL) port with S-video input. 2 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 18 Left view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Item Kensington lock slot Description Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. External display (VGA) port Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to...
.../54 module. 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xDPicture Card (xD). S-video/TV-out Connects to a television or display device (NTSC/PAL) port with S-video input. 2 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 18 Left view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Item Kensington lock slot Description Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. External display (VGA) port Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to...
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... drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs (slot-load or tray-load depending on model). 2 Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is turned off. 5 2 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 6 DC-in jack Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Rear view # Icon Item 1 Ventilation slots Description Enable the computer to an AC adapter. button 4 Emergency eject Ejects the optical drive tray when the hole computer is indicator active. 3 Optical drive eject...
... drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs (slot-load or tray-load depending on model). 2 Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is turned off. 5 2 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 6 DC-in jack Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Rear view # Icon Item 1 Ventilation slots Description Enable the computer to an AC adapter. button 4 Emergency eject Ejects the optical drive tray when the hole computer is indicator active. 3 Optical drive eject...
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...) key travel • Seamless touchpad with 4-way scroll button • 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support, independent US and Euro dollar sign keys, media control keys • Empowering Key • Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth I/O interface • ExpressCard™/54 slot • 5-in-1 card reader (SD™/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • Four USB 2.0 ports • IEEE 1394 port • External display (VGA) port • S-video/TV...
...) key travel • Seamless touchpad with 4-way scroll button • 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support, independent US and Euro dollar sign keys, media control keys • Empowering Key • Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth I/O interface • ExpressCard™/54 slot • 5-in-1 card reader (SD™/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • Four USB 2.0 ports • IEEE 1394 port • External display (VGA) port • S-video/TV...
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... when you need to connect an external keypad. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in a normal manner. English 29 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is on and off Number keys on embedded keypad Type numbers in...
... when you need to connect an external keypad. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in a normal manner. English 29 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is on and off Number keys on embedded keypad Type numbers in...
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... Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it opens the application's context menu. it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < > : Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to a network...
... Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it opens the application's context menu. it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < > : Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to a network...
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... mode. + + + + + Display toggle Screen blank Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on page 1. English 31 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Turns the display screen backlight off . Note: On models shipped with Windows Vista™ Starter Edition, Fn-F2 launches System Properties and Fn-F3 launches Power Options Hotkey Icon Function Description + Hotkey help Displays help on hotkeys. + + + Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management...
... mode. + + + + + Display toggle Screen blank Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on page 1. English 31 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Turns the display screen backlight off . Note: On models shipped with Windows Vista™ Starter Edition, Fn-F2 launches System Properties and Fn-F3 launches Power Options Hotkey Icon Function Description + Hotkey help Displays help on hotkeys. + + + Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management...
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... external USB floppy drive? Remove or replace it with a system disk and press + + to resume. Press and release the power button to restart the system. You can also use of your computer. Press any key to adjust the volume. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the taskbar. Check the following: • The volume may arise during the use the unlimited volume control wheel to turn the display...
... external USB floppy drive? Remove or replace it with a system disk and press + + to resume. Press and release the power button to restart the system. You can also use of your computer. Press any key to adjust the volume. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the taskbar. Check the following: • The volume may arise during the use the unlimited volume control wheel to turn the display...
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...: 1 Save any open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you tips and hints to use the computer again, unlatch and open the display; Then close and latch the display cover to secure the computer. If you are using one to place it in Sleep mode by pressing...
...: 1 Save any open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you tips and hints to use the computer again, unlatch and open the display; Then close and latch the display cover to secure the computer. If you are using one to place it in Sleep mode by pressing...
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while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen and use the and keys to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to enable this value to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top...
while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen and use the and keys to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to enable this value to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top...
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... drivers. 4 Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process. English 76 Burn backup disc Using the Burn Disc page of Acer eRecovery Management, you can burn the factory default image, a user backup image, the current system configuration, or an application backup image to CD or DVD. 1 Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Burn Disc button...
... drivers. 4 Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process. English 76 Burn backup disc Using the Burn Disc page of Acer eRecovery Management, you can burn the factory default image, a user backup image, the current system configuration, or an application backup image to CD or DVD. 1 Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Burn Disc button...
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... traveling internationally 64 traveling on indicator 25 English See frequently-asked questions frequently-asked questions 40 front view 17 H Hibernation mode hotkey 31 hotkeys 31 I IEEE 1394 port 69 K keyboard 29 embedded numeric keypad 29 hotkeys 31 lock keys 29 troubleshooting 41 Windows keys 30 L left view 17 M media access on local trips 63 troubleshooting 77 turning off xiv connections network 68 D display hotkeys 31 troubleshooting 40 DVD 73 DVD movies playing 73 E error messages...
... traveling internationally 64 traveling on indicator 25 English See frequently-asked questions frequently-asked questions 40 front view 17 H Hibernation mode hotkey 31 hotkeys 31 I IEEE 1394 port 69 K keyboard 29 embedded numeric keypad 29 hotkeys 31 lock keys 29 troubleshooting 41 Windows keys 30 L left view 17 M media access on local trips 63 troubleshooting 77 turning off xiv connections network 68 D display hotkeys 31 troubleshooting 40 DVD 73 DVD movies playing 73 E error messages...