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... supplied power supply cord set , make sure that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that may interfere with the performance of this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may cause the battery to leak acid, become hot, explode or ignite and cause injury and/or damage. If the battery leaks and you need for safe battery usage This notebook uses...
... supplied power supply cord set , make sure that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that may interfere with the performance of this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may cause the battery to leak acid, become hot, explode or ignite and cause injury and/or damage. If the battery leaks and you need for safe battery usage This notebook uses...
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... your computer can help you to be more productive, please refer to the AcerSystem User's Guide. Follow the instructions on the screen to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the power button. Your guides To help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting.
... your computer can help you to be more productive, please refer to the AcerSystem User's Guide. Follow the instructions on the screen to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the power button. Your guides To help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting.
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Special 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 Norton Internet Security 39 Frequently asked questions 40 Requesting service 43 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 43 Before...
Special 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 Norton Internet Security 39 Frequently asked questions 40 Requesting service 43 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 43 Before...
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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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... control the enhanced sound effects of your new Acer system. For more information, right click on the Empowering Technology toolbar and select "Password Setup" to external storage media. • Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. • Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. Make sure to remember or write down your system. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings. • Acer...
... control the enhanced sound effects of your new Acer system. For more information, right click on the Empowering Technology toolbar and select "Password Setup" to external storage media. • Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. • Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. Make sure to remember or write down your system. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings. • Acer...
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... your power management options. To edit a power plan: Editing a power plan allows you want your computer to use. 5 Click "OK" to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. You can also create customized power plans. Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management 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. You can create, switch between power plans...
... your power management options. To edit a power plan: Editing a power plan allows you want your computer to use. 5 Click "OK" to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. You can also create customized power plans. Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management 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. You can create, switch between power plans...
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...: If the restored resolution is connected to use an external resolution that are not auto-detected, launch Acer ePresentation Management to an external display device or projector using Display Properties or the utility provided by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your computer's display to choose an appropriate display setting. If autodetection hardware is implemented in the system and the external display supports it, your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display is not...
...: If the restored resolution is connected to use an external resolution that are not auto-detected, launch Acer ePresentation Management to an external display device or projector using Display Properties or the utility provided by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your computer's display to choose an appropriate display setting. If autodetection hardware is implemented in the system and the external display supports it, your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display is not...
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... service on /off , and a shortcut to fit the situation as you change locations, networks or activities. To launch Windows Mobility Center: • Use the shortcut key < > + • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display...
... service on /off , and a shortcut to fit the situation as you change locations, networks or activities. To launch Windows Mobility Center: • Use the shortcut key < > + • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display...
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...ExpressCard/54 module. 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xDPicture Card (xD). Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. 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 phone line. Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). port based network. External display (VGA) port Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to an...
...ExpressCard/54 module. 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xDPicture Card (xD). Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. 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 phone line. Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). port based network. External display (VGA) port Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to an...
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accepts CDs or DVDs. 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. indicator 3 Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the drive. button 4 Emergency eject Ejects the optical drive tray when the hole computer is active. Rear view 1 # Item Description 1 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to an AC adapter. 19 Right view English...
accepts CDs or DVDs. 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. indicator 3 Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the drive. button 4 Emergency eject Ejects the optical drive tray when the hole computer is active. Rear view 1 # Item Description 1 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to an AC adapter. 19 Right view English...
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... 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 Empowering Key Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade™ Acer MediaTouch keys: play/pause, stop, previous, next and record keys Acer Media Center remote control (optional) 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 External display...
... 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 Empowering Key Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade™ Acer MediaTouch keys: play/pause, stop, previous, next and record keys Acer Media Center remote control (optional) 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 External display...
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... 2.0 One-year International Travelers Warranty (ITW) Note: The specifications listed above is for reference only. English 24 Options and accessories Software • Acer Xpress VoIP phone featuring Acer Video Conference Manager • Acer Media Center remote control • 512 MB or 1GB DDR2 667 MHz soDIMM modules • 6-cell Li-ion battery pack • 3-pin 90 W AC adapter • External USB floppy disk drive • Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eNet, ePower...
... 2.0 One-year International Travelers Warranty (ITW) Note: The specifications listed above is for reference only. English 24 Options and accessories Software • Acer Xpress VoIP phone featuring Acer Video Conference Manager • Acer Media Center remote control • 512 MB or 1GB DDR2 667 MHz soDIMM modules • 6-cell Li-ion battery pack • 3-pin 90 W AC adapter • External USB floppy disk drive • Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eNet, ePower...
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... keycaps. Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off . normal manner. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. English 29 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. When Scroll Lock is on the keys. Cursor-control keys Hold while using on embedded keypad Type numbers in uppercase. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and...
... keycaps. Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off . normal manner. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. English 29 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. When Scroll Lock is on the keys. Cursor-control keys Hold while using on embedded keypad Type numbers in uppercase. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and...
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... 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 domain) < > + : Minimizes all windows < > + : Open the Run dialog box < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Access Center < > + : Open Windows...
... 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 domain) < > + : Minimizes all windows < > + : Open the Run dialog box < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Access Center < > + : Open Windows...
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.... Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings in the hotkey combination. Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off to save power. English 31 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Turns the display screen backlight off . Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on page 1. Hotkey Icon + + + + Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on page 1. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. See "Acer...
.... Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings in the hotkey combination. Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off to save power. English 31 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Turns the display screen backlight off . Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on page 1. Hotkey Icon + + + + Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on page 1. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. See "Acer...
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... turn the display back on the taskbar. I turned on the screen. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. Press any key to restart the system. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to adjust the volume. No audio is lit, check the following : • The volume may arise during the use the unlimited volume control wheel to an external monitor. If...
... turn the display back on the taskbar. I turned on the screen. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. Press any key to restart the system. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to adjust the volume. No audio is lit, check the following : • The volume may arise during the use the unlimited volume control wheel to an external monitor. If...
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... computer. If you are using one 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 go within short distances, for example, from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off (Windows XP).
... computer. If you are using one 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 go within short distances, for example, from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off (Windows XP).
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... enable this value to set a password on boot: and use the and keys to Enabled. Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Password To set this feature. Boot sequence To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen and use the and keys to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility...
... enable this value to set a password on boot: and use the and keys to Enabled. Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Password To set this feature. Boot sequence To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen and use the and keys to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility...
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... a factory default image, recover from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Burn Disc button. 3 Select the type 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 a previously created CD/DVD or reinstall applications and drivers. 4 Follow the instructions on screen...
... a factory default image, recover from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Burn Disc button. 3 Select the type 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 a previously created CD/DVD or reinstall applications and drivers. 4 Follow the instructions on screen...
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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...