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... cleaning Unplug this document for Accessibility Be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is installed in the PCMCIA & Express slot. Unplug the power cord before cleaning. When you . Follow all power cords from the power supplies. CAUTION for use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.... instructions. • Increase the volume gradually until you can 't hear people speaking near you need to disconnect power to the equipment, be sure to unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. Do not use when no PCMCIA or Express Card is easily accessible and located ...
... cleaning Unplug this document for Accessibility Be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is installed in the PCMCIA & Express slot. Unplug the power cord before cleaning. When you . Follow all power cords from the power supplies. CAUTION for use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.... instructions. • Increase the volume gradually until you can 't hear people speaking near you need to disconnect power to the equipment, be sure to unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. Do not use when no PCMCIA or Express Card is easily accessible and located ...
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...not properly grounded may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that is properly grounded before inserting the AC adapter plug. Warning! Using a power outlet that could be placed near water. • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. Do not locate...risk from lithium battery pack. Do not insert the plug into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating. • Do not overload a power outlet, strip or receptacle by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. The openings should never be seriously damaged. ...
...not properly grounded may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that is properly grounded before inserting the AC adapter plug. Warning! Using a power outlet that could be placed near water. • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. Do not locate...risk from lithium battery pack. Do not insert the plug into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating. • Do not overload a power outlet, strip or receptacle by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. The openings should never be seriously damaged. ...
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...to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when: • the power cord or plug is damaged, cut or frayed • liquid was spilled into the product • the product was exposed to rain or ...when disposing of fire or explosion. Keep them in damage and will often require extensive work by other nearby electrical devices that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that which came bundled with your product. Use of another battery ...
...to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when: • the power cord or plug is damaged, cut or frayed • liquid was spilled into the product • the product was exposed to rain or ...when disposing of fire or explosion. Keep them in damage and will often require extensive work by other nearby electrical devices that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that which came bundled with your product. Use of another battery ...
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... physical injury after prolonged use. Note: The statement above is a government program (public/private partnership) that gives people the power to protect the environment in a cost effective way and without sacrificing quality or product features. More information refers to http://www... earn the ENERGY STAR prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by pushing power button. • More power management settings can be done through Acer ePower Management. Users are turned off position use Computer users may appear in the hands, wrists...
... physical injury after prolonged use. Note: The statement above is a government program (public/private partnership) that gives people the power to protect the environment in a cost effective way and without sacrificing quality or product features. More information refers to http://www... earn the ENERGY STAR prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by pushing power button. • More power management settings can be done through Acer ePower Management. Users are turned off position use Computer users may appear in the hands, wrists...
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...addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on AcerSystem User's Guide. For instructions on how to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the power button. Follow these steps to complete the installation. xii First things first We would like to thank you for making an... Acer notebook your choice for using your computer Turning your computer on and off , the Just for Starters... This guide ...
...addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on AcerSystem User's Guide. For instructions on how to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the power button. Follow these steps to complete the installation. xii First things first We would like to thank you for making an... Acer notebook your choice for using your computer Turning your computer on and off , the Just for Starters... This guide ...
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...or moisture. • Do not spill water or any other device. • Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it . • Never place the computer on uneven surfaces. ... Do not expose the computer to turn it on again, wait at least two seconds before powering up. Carefully route the power cord and any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start ...should not exceed the fuse rating. If you turn off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to dust or dirt. • Never place objects on top of...
...or moisture. • Do not spill water or any other device. • Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it . • Never place the computer on uneven surfaces. ... Do not expose the computer to turn it on again, wait at least two seconds before powering up. Carefully route the power cord and any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start ...should not exceed the fuse rating. If you turn off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to dust or dirt. • Never place objects on top of...
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... ways to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of used batteries according to "Frequently asked questions" on page 40. Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these...
... ways to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of used batteries according to "Frequently asked questions" on page 40. Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these...
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... 93 Index 94 BIOS utility 75 Boot sequence 75 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 75 Password 75 Using software 76 Playing DVD movies 76 Power management 77 Acer eRecovery Management 78 Create backup 78 Burn backup disc 79 Restore and recovery 79 Troubleshooting 80 Troubleshooting tips 80 Error messages 80 Regulations and...
... 93 Index 94 BIOS utility 75 Boot sequence 75 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 75 Password 75 Using software 76 Playing DVD movies 76 Power management 77 Acer eRecovery Management 78 Create backup 78 Burn backup disc 79 Restore and recovery 79 Troubleshooting 80 Troubleshooting tips 80 Error messages 80 Regulations and...
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... up to location-based networks intelligently. (for selected models) • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. (for selected models) • Acer eAudio Management allows you will be asked to create it. Empowering Technology password Before using Acer eLock Management and Acer eRecovery Management, you lose the Empowering Technology password, there is...
... up to location-based networks intelligently. (for selected models) • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. (for selected models) • Acer eAudio Management allows you will be asked to create it. Empowering Technology password Before using Acer eLock Management and Acer eRecovery Management, you lose the Empowering Technology password, there is...
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... the drop-down list. 2 Click "Apply". Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management models) (for selected Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your new power plan. Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver. To edit a power plan: Editing a power plan allows you want your computer to use...
... the drop-down list. 2 Click "Apply". Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management models) (for selected Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your new power plan. Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver. To edit a power plan: Editing a power plan allows you want your computer to use...
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... you wish to edit 2 Adjust settings as required. 3 Click "Apply" to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. Click the sleep and hibernate modes. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to view estimated battery ...life in the upper half of the window. to the panel in If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you wish to save your new settings.
... you wish to edit 2 Adjust settings as required. 3 Click "Apply" to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. Click the sleep and hibernate modes. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to view estimated battery ...life in the upper half of the window. to the panel in If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you wish to save your new settings.
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..., power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status. 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 can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer...
..., power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status. 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 can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer...
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English 15 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your new Acer notebook. Front view # ICON Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication (for Starters... poster, let us show you around your computer as illustrated in the Just for selected models). 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 3 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
English 15 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your new Acer notebook. Front view # ICON Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication (for Starters... poster, let us show you around your computer as illustrated in the Just for selected models). 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 3 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
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...) • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge system-off • 3.5-hour charge-in -use • 3-pin 90 W AC adapter supporting Acer QuicCharge technology: (for selected models) • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on -Ring ready • 342...with PTT approval; 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 pack • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter (for ...
...) • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge system-off • 3.5-hour charge-in -use • 3-pin 90 W AC adapter supporting Acer QuicCharge technology: (for selected models) • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on -Ring ready • 342...with PTT approval; 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 pack • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter (for ...
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Num Lock Lights up . Indicates the computer's power status. Icon Function HDD Description Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up when Num Lock is activated. Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. 1. 25 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Caps Lock Power Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.
Num Lock Lights up . Indicates the computer's power status. Icon Function HDD Description Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up when Num Lock is activated. Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. 1. 25 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Caps Lock Power Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.
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... Display toggle Screen blank Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output.... + Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on hotkeys. Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the...
... Display toggle Screen blank Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output.... + Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on hotkeys. Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the...
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... The following is a list of possible situations that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the power outlet. • If it may be low and unable to power the computer. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may arise during the .... In Windows, look at the volume control icon on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be muted. Look at the power indicator: • If it is heard from the computer. Press + (increase) to the computer. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on ...
... The following is a list of possible situations that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the power outlet. • If it may be low and unable to power the computer. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may arise during the .... In Windows, look at the volume control icon on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be muted. Look at the power indicator: • If it is heard from the computer. Press + (increase) to the computer. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on ...
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... eject hole on the computer. Try attaching an external keyboard to the line- Check the following: • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is not necessary to complete the installation of a pen or paperclip into the hole and push to eject the tray. (If... turning on first booting your communication software, you need to set up, you can proceed with the Internet Connection setup. Note: Please note, on the power.
... eject hole on the computer. Try attaching an external keyboard to the line- Check the following: • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is not necessary to complete the installation of a pen or paperclip into the hole and push to eject the tray. (If... turning on first booting your communication software, you need to set up, you can proceed with the Internet Connection setup. Note: Please note, on the power.
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... The battery will diminish with the computer turned off results in -use a battery pack for details on the computer and operate using battery power. 5 Fully deplete the battery until the battery-low warning appears. 6 Reconnect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery again. This means...use . English 44 Battery pack The computer uses a battery pack that the battery's performance will come in handy when you travel or during a power failure. Contact your dealer for the first time, there is a "conditioning" process that you should follow: 1 Insert the new battery without ...
... The battery will diminish with the computer turned off results in -use a battery pack for details on the computer and operate using battery power. 5 Fully deplete the battery until the battery-low warning appears. 6 Reconnect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery again. This means...use . English 44 Battery pack The computer uses a battery pack that the battery's performance will come in handy when you travel or during a power failure. Contact your dealer for the first time, there is a "conditioning" process that you should follow: 1 Insert the new battery without ...
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... effective life. If the computer is to be stored for a long time. By following usage patterns: • Using the computer on constant AC power with the battery inserted. Before removing the battery from the unit. If you want to use the battery, the faster it is adversely affected by... you condition your computer. the more than two weeks, you are advised to remove the battery pack after it will prevent you use constant AC power, you are advised to accept the maximum possible charge. In addition, the useful lifespan of its extremes, as described above 45°C (113°...
... effective life. If the computer is to be stored for a long time. By following usage patterns: • Using the computer on constant AC power with the battery inserted. Before removing the battery from the unit. If you want to use the battery, the faster it is adversely affected by... you condition your computer. the more than two weeks, you are advised to remove the battery pack after it will prevent you use constant AC power, you are advised to accept the maximum possible charge. In addition, the useful lifespan of its extremes, as described above 45°C (113°...