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... Requesting service 43 International Travelers Warranty (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 Finding and playing content 49 Settings...
... Requesting service 43 International Travelers Warranty (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 Finding and playing content 49 Settings...
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... Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology (for selected models) • 2.5-hour rapid charge system-off • 3.5-hour charge-in-use Wake-on -LAN ready • Modem: 56K ITU V.92 with discrete MXM card • ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes • 53.28 W 4800 mAh 6-cell Li-ion battery...
... Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology (for selected models) • 2.5-hour rapid charge system-off • 3.5-hour charge-in-use Wake-on -LAN ready • Modem: 56K ITU V.92 with discrete MXM card • ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes • 53.28 W 4800 mAh 6-cell Li-ion battery...
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Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. 1. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Icon Function HDD Description Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is active. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. Caps Lock Power Lights up . 25 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators. Indicates the computer's power status. English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up when Caps Lock is charging. 2.
Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. 1. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Icon Function HDD Description Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is active. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. Caps Lock Power Lights up . 25 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators. Indicates the computer's power status. English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up when Caps Lock is charging. 2.
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... degrade over time. It is advisable to the recommendations set out below. Conditioning a new battery pack Before you use between charges. Battery pack characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristics: • Employs current battery technology standards. • Delivers a battery-low warning. Contact your dealer for the first time, there is recharged whenever you connect the...
... degrade over time. It is advisable to the recommendations set out below. Conditioning a new battery pack Before you use between charges. Battery pack characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristics: • Employs current battery technology standards. • Delivers a battery-low warning. Contact your dealer for the first time, there is recharged whenever you connect the...
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..., the useful lifespan of the battery is fully charged. • Not discharging and recharging the battery to temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above . • Frequent use; If you want to remove the battery pack from obtaining the maximum battery charge, and will also shorten the effective... lifespan of its extremes, as described above 45°C (113°F). A standard computer battery has a life span of the battery is to be stored for a long time...
..., the useful lifespan of the battery is fully charged. • Not discharging and recharging the battery to temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above . • Frequent use; If you want to remove the battery pack from obtaining the maximum battery charge, and will also shorten the effective... lifespan of its extremes, as described above 45°C (113°F). A standard computer battery has a life span of the battery is to be stored for a long time...
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... on AC power while your AC adapter and battery. Charging the battery overnight before retiring for selected model). • Store the battery pack in a significantly faster charge time. 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 efficiency. Plug...
... on AC power while your AC adapter and battery. Charging the battery overnight before retiring for selected model). • Store the battery pack in a significantly faster charge time. 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 efficiency. Plug...
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...connect to the Windows power meter. Close all necessary files. 2. Turn off the computer. 4. Data will be lost if the battery to recharge the battery rapidly. The AC adapter or a power outlet is available. 1. Shut down the operating system to turn off the computer if you... system to turn off the computer. English Warning: Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible after the battery-low warning appears. An extra fully charged battery pack is unavailable. Save all necessary files. 3. Resume work . Save all necessary files. 2. Close all applications. 3.
...connect to the Windows power meter. Close all necessary files. 2. Turn off the computer. 4. Data will be lost if the battery to recharge the battery rapidly. The AC adapter or a power outlet is available. 1. Shut down the operating system to turn off the computer if you... system to turn off the computer. English Warning: Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible after the battery-low warning appears. An extra fully charged battery pack is unavailable. Save all necessary files. 3. Resume work . Save all necessary files. 2. Close all applications. 3.
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... and release the power button to the top cover of time. Failure to take with you have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on the battery by putting the computer in the meeting room. If the meeting room does not have some items at home, take the following items with you... the display (if closed), then press and release the power button. What to bring to meetings If your meeting will be longer, or if your battery is not fully charged, you other than your computer in Sleep mode.
... and release the power button to the top cover of time. Failure to take with you have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on the battery by putting the computer in the meeting room. If the meeting room does not have some items at home, take the following items with you... the display (if closed), then press and release the power button. What to bring to meetings If your meeting will be longer, or if your battery is not fully charged, you other than your computer in Sleep mode.
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...from work on your computer at home, you may require you to turn on the computer. Traveling with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you were taking it into the gate area. If the temperature change is... charged. If you are moving within a larger distance, for instance, from home. Make sure that the battery in temperature and humidity can avoid carrying the extra weight to and from your computer when carrying ...
...from work on your computer at home, you may require you to turn on the computer. Traveling with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you were taking it into the gate area. If the temperature change is... charged. If you are moving within a larger distance, for instance, from home. Make sure that the battery in temperature and humidity can avoid carrying the extra weight to and from your computer when carrying ...
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... the following items with you: • AC adapter • Power cords that are appropriate 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 taking the computer home, follow these tips are useful when...
... the following items with you: • AC adapter • Power cords that are appropriate 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 taking the computer home, follow these tips are useful when...
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.... English 94 Index A AC adapter caring for xiii audio 34 adjusting the volume 34 troubleshooting 40 B battery pack battery-low warning 47 caring for xiv characteristics 44 charging 46 checking charge level 46 installing 45 low conditions 47 maximizing life 44 optimizing 46 removing 46 using the first time 44... BIOS utility 75 brightness hotkeys 31 C caps lock 29 on indicator 25 care AC adapter xiii battery pack xiv computer xiii CD-ROM ejecting manually 41 troubleshooting 41 charging checking level 46 cleaning computer xiv computer caring for xiii cleaning xiv disconnecting 64 features 15, 37...
.... English 94 Index A AC adapter caring for xiii audio 34 adjusting the volume 34 troubleshooting 40 B battery pack battery-low warning 47 caring for xiv characteristics 44 charging 46 checking charge level 46 installing 45 low conditions 47 maximizing life 44 optimizing 46 removing 46 using the first time 44... BIOS utility 75 brightness hotkeys 31 C caps lock 29 on indicator 25 care AC adapter xiii battery pack xiv computer xiii CD-ROM ejecting manually 41 troubleshooting 41 charging checking level 46 cleaning computer xiv computer caring for xiii cleaning xiv disconnecting 64 features 15, 37...
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..., but can also find an Empowering Key " located above the keyboard. Battery Lights up when the computer is activated. Cap lock Lights when Cap Lock is activated Power Lights up when the battery is charging. 2. Easy-Launch Buttons To the right of the keyboard there are pre...-set the programmable buttons (Web browser button, mail button, and Empowering key), run the Acer Empowering Technology. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. 12 Chapter 1 NOTE: 1. Fully charged: The light...
..., but can also find an Empowering Key " located above the keyboard. Battery Lights up when the computer is activated. Cap lock Lights when Cap Lock is activated Power Lights up when the battery is charging. 2. Easy-Launch Buttons To the right of the keyboard there are pre...-set the programmable buttons (Web browser button, mail button, and Empowering key), run the Acer Empowering Technology. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. 12 Chapter 1 NOTE: 1. Fully charged: The light...
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... B141EW04-V3 LF NONEGLARE 14.1 inches 14.1 inches 303.4x189.6 303.4x189.6 1280 x 800 WXGA 1280 x 800 WXGA 0.297x0.297 0.297x0.297 R.G.B. Battery Item Package configuration Normal voltage Charge voltage Specification 3S2P 11.1V 16.8+-0.2v LCD 14.1" inch Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels...
... B141EW04-V3 LF NONEGLARE 14.1 inches 14.1 inches 303.4x189.6 303.4x189.6 1280 x 800 WXGA 1280 x 800 WXGA 0.297x0.297 0.297x0.297 R.G.B. Battery Item Package configuration Normal voltage Charge voltage Specification 3S2P 11.1V 16.8+-0.2v LCD 14.1" inch Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels...
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...of the problem, power on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Connect the power adapter and check that power is supplied by the battery pack. Press F2 in the test items. 3. then check that power is fully installed into the connector. NOTE: Make sure that the DIMM...2. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the message window. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; Follow the instructions in the following power sources: 1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostic program (please refer to ...
...of the problem, power on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Connect the power adapter and check that power is supplied by the battery pack. Press F2 in the test items. 3. then check that power is fully installed into the connector. NOTE: Make sure that the DIMM...2. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the message window. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; Follow the instructions in the following power sources: 1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostic program (please refer to ...
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If the operational charge does not work, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 84. If the voltage is not corrected, see "Check the Battery Pack" on indicator does not light up, check the power cord of the power adapter cable. If the power-on page 71. 70 Chapter 4 T If ...
If the operational charge does not work, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 84. If the voltage is not corrected, see "Check the Battery Pack" on indicator does not light up, check the power cord of the power adapter cable. If the power-on page 71. 70 Chapter 4 T If ...
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...the battery charge operation, use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on recharging or discharging. If the charge indicator still does not light up , replace the battery pack. Reconnect the touchpad cables. 2. This symptom is still less than 50% of time. Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack... problem. No service actions are correct. 3. In Power Meter, confirm that has less than 7.5 Vdc after recharging, replace the battery. If the charge indicator still does not light up , replace the DC/DC charger board. This self-acting pointer movement can occur when a slight...
...the battery charge operation, use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on recharging or discharging. If the charge indicator still does not light up , replace the battery pack. Reconnect the touchpad cables. 2. This symptom is still less than 50% of time. Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack... problem. No service actions are correct. 3. In Power Meter, confirm that has less than 7.5 Vdc after recharging, replace the battery. If the charge indicator still does not light up , replace the DC/DC charger board. This self-acting pointer movement can occur when a slight...
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...to Disk (S4)" on page 38. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can't be charged Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Action in Sequence See "Check the Battery Pack" on page 71. Keyboard (if control is damaged. DIMM System ... The system doesn't enter hibernation mode and four short beeps every minute. The system doesn't enter standby mode after opening the LCD. Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from hibernation mode....
...to Disk (S4)" on page 38. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can't be charged Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Action in Sequence See "Check the Battery Pack" on page 71. Keyboard (if control is damaged. DIMM System ... The system doesn't enter hibernation mode and four short beeps every minute. The system doesn't enter standby mode after opening the LCD. Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from hibernation mode....
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... and the problem remains, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 84. 82 Chapter 4 Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. Battery pack System board System hangs intermittently. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Modem phone port modem combo board System board NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in Sequence...
... and the problem remains, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 84. 82 Chapter 4 Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. Battery pack System board System hangs intermittently. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Modem phone port modem combo board System board NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in Sequence...