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..., or raising your sitting height to relax your neck and shoulders • avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach • if you have these symptoms, or any light source • minimizing room light by adjusting the viewing...
..., or raising your sitting height to relax your neck and shoulders • avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach • if you have these symptoms, or any light source • minimizing room light by adjusting the viewing...
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...) 13 Windows Mobility Center 14 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Front view 15 Closed front view 17 Left view 18 Right view 19 Rear view 19 Base view 20 Specifications 21 Indicators 25 Easy-launch buttons 26 Touchpad 27 Touchpad basics 27 Using the keyboard 29 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad...
...) 13 Windows Mobility Center 14 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Front view 15 Closed front view 17 Left view 18 Right view 19 Rear view 19 Base view 20 Specifications 21 Indicators 25 Easy-launch buttons 26 Touchpad 27 Touchpad basics 27 Using the keyboard 29 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad...
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...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 Norton Internet Security 39 Frequently asked questions 40 Requesting service 43 International ...level 46 Optimising battery life 46 Battery-low warning 47 Acer Arcade (for selected models) 48 Finding and playing content 49 Settings 49 Arcade controls 50 Navigation controls 50 Player controls 50 Virtual keyboard 51 Background mode 51 Cinema 52 Settings 52 Album 53...
...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 Norton Internet Security 39 Frequently asked questions 40 Requesting service 43 International ...level 46 Optimising battery life 46 Battery-low warning 47 Acer Arcade (for selected models) 48 Finding and playing content 49 Settings 49 Arcade controls 50 Navigation controls 50 Player controls 50 Virtual keyboard 51 Background mode 51 Cinema 52 Settings 52 Album 53...
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See "Indicators" on page 25 for more details. 11 Empowering key Lanuch Acer Empowering Technology 12 Easy-launch Buttons for launching frequently used programs. buttons See "Easy-launch buttons" on page 25 for more details. ...center and right) and right mouse buttons; See "Indicators" on page 26 for more details. 5 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 6 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 7 Palmrest Comfortable support area for sound recording. 16 English # ICON Item Description 4 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs)...
See "Indicators" on page 25 for more details. 11 Empowering key Lanuch Acer Empowering Technology 12 Easy-launch Buttons for launching frequently used programs. buttons See "Easy-launch buttons" on page 25 for more details. ...center and right) and right mouse buttons; See "Indicators" on page 26 for more details. 5 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 6 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 7 Palmrest Comfortable support area for sound recording. 16 English # ICON Item Description 4 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs)...
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23 English Special keys and • 88-/89-/93-key keyboard, with inverted "T" cursor layout; 2.5 mm controls (minimum) key travel • Seamless touchpad pointing device with 4-way scroll button • 12 function keys, four cursor keys... keypad, international language support, independent US and Euro dollar sign keys, media control keys • Empowering Key • Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade™ I/O interface • ExpressCard™/54 slot • 5-in-1 card reader (SD™/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • Four USB 2.0 ports • ...
23 English Special keys and • 88-/89-/93-key keyboard, with inverted "T" cursor layout; 2.5 mm controls (minimum) key travel • Seamless touchpad pointing device with 4-way scroll button • 12 function keys, four cursor keys... keypad, international language support, independent US and Euro dollar sign keys, media control keys • Empowering Key • Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade™ I/O interface • ExpressCard™/54 slot • 5-in-1 card reader (SD™/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • Four USB 2.0 ports • ...
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...to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. Launch Acer Arcade utility Acer Empowering Launch Acer Empowering Technology (user- These buttons are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager. Web browser Internet browser (user-programmable) Mail Email application ...) See "Launch Manager" on page 38. They are application buttons. English 26 Easy-launch buttons Located beside the keyboard are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication.
...to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. Launch Acer Arcade utility Acer Empowering Launch Acer Empowering Technology (user- These buttons are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager. Web browser Internet browser (user-programmable) Mail Email application ...) See "Launch Manager" on page 38. They are application buttons. English 26 Easy-launch buttons Located beside the keyboard are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication.
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...can toggle on and off Number keys on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. cursor-control keys. English 29 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. A better solution would... Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is indicated by small characters located on embedded keypad Type numbers in a embedded keypad. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing letters on embedded keypad control keys. Cursor-control keys Hold while using on Type the letters in a normal ...
...can toggle on and off Number keys on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. cursor-control keys. English 29 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. A better solution would... Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is indicated by small characters located on embedded keypad Type numbers in a embedded keypad. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing letters on embedded keypad control keys. Cursor-control keys Hold while using on Type the letters in a normal ...
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... to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Application key Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; English 30 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Windows key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on your edition...
... to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Application key Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; English 30 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Windows key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on your edition...
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.... The Euro symbol 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. Note: This function varies according to www.microsoft.com/typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. English 32 Special...can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center of the keyboard. The US dollar sign 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center and/or bottom-right ...
.... The Euro symbol 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. Note: This function varies according to www.microsoft.com/typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. English 32 Special...can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center of the keyboard. The US dollar sign 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center and/or bottom-right ...
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... the appropriate grid. 3 Enjoy the convenience of the easylaunch buttons. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set to start the application. English 38 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is set the four easy-launch buttons located above the...
... the appropriate grid. 3 Enjoy the convenience of the easylaunch buttons. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set to start the application. English 38 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is set the four easy-launch buttons located above the...
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If it works, contact your computer's optical drive is a slot-load model, it will not have an eject hole.) The keyboard does not respond. Check the following: • Make sure that it is set up, you can proceed with the Internet Connection setup. There is connected ... is connected to the computer's parallel port or a USB port and the corresponding port on the power. I want to the line- Try attaching an external keyboard to a USB port on page 17 for more detail. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to eject the optical drive tray without...
If it works, contact your computer's optical drive is a slot-load model, it will not have an eject hole.) The keyboard does not respond. Check the following: • Make sure that it is set up, you can proceed with the Internet Connection setup. There is connected ... is connected to the computer's parallel port or a USB port and the corresponding port on the power. I want to the line- Try attaching an external keyboard to a USB port on page 17 for more detail. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to eject the optical drive tray without...
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You can continue listening to music or watching Live TV while you perform certain other functions. Background mode With Acer Arcade you can press the stop button on the remote or click the onscreen stop icon to stop the playback at anytime. TV, video and ...music will continue playing in a small window located in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen. You can use the onscreen virtual keyboard. English 51 Virtual keyboard Whenever you are required to enter search information, or name a file, DVD or folder, you can quickly enter the information you need using...
You can continue listening to music or watching Live TV while you perform certain other functions. Background mode With Acer Arcade you can press the stop button on the remote or click the onscreen stop icon to stop the playback at anytime. TV, video and ...music will continue playing in a small window located in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen. You can use the onscreen virtual keyboard. English 51 Virtual keyboard Whenever you are required to enter search information, or name a file, DVD or folder, you can quickly enter the information you need using...
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...'s office or a different building, you may choose to shut down the computer. 4 Close the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one to secure the computer. When you are...
...'s office or a different building, you may choose to shut down the computer. 4 Close the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one to secure the computer. When you are...
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... to come to excessive heat. • Changes in the trunk of time, you might also want to use your office building to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse.
... to come to excessive heat. • Changes in the trunk of time, you might also want to use your office building to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse.
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... memory. Windows handles all power-saving chores for a period of time (called an inactivity timeout), the computer stops some or all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to conserve energy. If no activity is detected for your computer. This computer employs a power management scheme that monitors system...
... memory. Windows handles all power-saving chores for a period of time (called an inactivity timeout), the computer stops some or all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to conserve energy. If no activity is detected for your computer. This computer employs a power management scheme that monitors system...
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... problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. contact your dealer or an authorized service center. keyboard connected Keyboard interface error Contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your ... disk 0 error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Equipment configuration error Press (during POST) to reboot. Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Troubleshooting tips This notebook PC incorporates an advanced design that...
... problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. contact your dealer or an authorized service center. keyboard connected Keyboard interface error Contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your ... disk 0 error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Equipment configuration error Press (during POST) to reboot. Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Troubleshooting tips This notebook PC incorporates an advanced design that...
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...EMC • EN301 489-1 V1.4.1:2002 • EN301 489-17 V1.2.1:2002 • EN301 489-3 V1.4.1:2002 (Applied to models with 27MHz wireless mouse/keyboard) • EN301 489-7 V1.2.1:2002 (Applied to models with 3G function) • EN301 489-24 V1.2.1:2002 (Applied to models with 3G function) ...Usages • EN300 328 V1.5.1:2004 • EN301 893 V1.2.3:2003 • EN300 220-1 V1.3.1:2000 (Applied to models with 27MHz wireless mouse/keyboard) • EN300 220-3 V1.1.1:2000 (Applied to models with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. English English 87 Radio device regulatory notice Note: ...
...EMC • EN301 489-1 V1.4.1:2002 • EN301 489-17 V1.2.1:2002 • EN301 489-3 V1.4.1:2002 (Applied to models with 27MHz wireless mouse/keyboard) • EN301 489-7 V1.2.1:2002 (Applied to models with 3G function) • EN301 489-24 V1.2.1:2002 (Applied to models with 3G function) ...Usages • EN300 328 V1.5.1:2004 • EN301 893 V1.2.3:2003 • EN300 220-1 V1.3.1:2000 (Applied to models with 27MHz wireless mouse/keyboard) • EN300 220-3 V1.1.1:2000 (Applied to models with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. English English 87 Radio device regulatory notice Note: ...
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... countries EU member states as Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein. This device must be used in strict accordance with 3G function). English 88 wireless mouse/keyboard) • EN301 511 V9.0.2:2003 (Applied to models with 3G function) • EN301 908-1 V2.2.1:2003 (Applied to models with 3G function). • EN301 908...
... countries EU member states as Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein. This device must be used in strict accordance with 3G function). English 88 wireless mouse/keyboard) • EN301 511 V9.0.2:2003 (Applied to models with 3G function) • EN301 908-1 V2.2.1:2003 (Applied to models with 3G function). • EN301 908...
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...manually 41 troubleshooting 41 charging checking level 46 cleaning computer xiv computer caring for xiii cleaning xiv disconnecting 64 features 15, 37 indicators 25 keyboards 29 moving around 64 on indicator 25, 26 security 68 setting up a home office 66 taking home 65 traveling internationally 67 traveling ... 25 See frequently-asked questions frequently-asked questions 40 front view 17 H Hibernation mode hotkey 31 hotkeys 31 I IEEE 1394 port 72 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 ...
...manually 41 troubleshooting 41 charging checking level 46 cleaning computer xiv computer caring for xiii cleaning xiv disconnecting 64 features 15, 37 indicators 25 keyboards 29 moving around 64 on indicator 25, 26 security 68 setting up a home office 66 taking home 65 traveling internationally 67 traveling ... 25 See frequently-asked questions frequently-asked questions 40 front view 17 H Hibernation mode hotkey 31 hotkeys 31 I IEEE 1394 port 72 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 ...
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... lock 29 on indicator 25 numeric keypad embedded 29 P password 68 types 68 ports 70 printer troubleshooting 41 problems 40 CD-ROM 41 display 40 keyboard 41 printer 41 startup 40 troubleshooting 80 Q questions setting location for modem use 41 S safety CD or DVD 86 modem notices 83 scroll lock 29...
... lock 29 on indicator 25 numeric keypad embedded 29 P password 68 types 68 ports 70 printer troubleshooting 41 problems 40 CD-ROM 41 display 40 keyboard 41 printer 41 startup 40 troubleshooting 80 Q questions setting location for modem use 41 S safety CD or DVD 86 modem notices 83 scroll lock 29...