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... equipment operator as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before connecting the power cord to unplug the power cord from the system by unplugging all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Do not use when no cards are in the card slots. CAUTION for bundled dummy cards (only for use liquid...
... equipment operator as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before connecting the power cord to unplug the power cord from the system by unplugging all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Do not use when no cards are in the card slots. CAUTION for bundled dummy cards (only for use liquid...
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..., become hot, explode or ignite and cause injury and/or damage. For more information on power cord requirements, contact an authorized reseller or service provider. The power cord included with the performance of this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may interfere with the system meets the requirements for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. Do not Using a power outlet...
..., become hot, explode or ignite and cause injury and/or damage. For more information on power cord requirements, contact an authorized reseller or service provider. The power cord included with the performance of this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may interfere with the system meets the requirements for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. Do not Using a power outlet...
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... summer or winter. Do not disassemble or dispose of a new battery is classified as a coin, clip or pen causes direct connection of the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals of used batteries. When the operation time becomes noticeably shorter than normal, buy a new battery. Do not short-circuit the battery. Please recycle when possible. Replace the battery with a hot or cold battery may explode. Follow local...
... summer or winter. Do not disassemble or dispose of a new battery is classified as a coin, clip or pen causes direct connection of the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals of used batteries. When the operation time becomes noticeably shorter than normal, buy a new battery. Do not short-circuit the battery. Please recycle when possible. Replace the battery with a hot or cold battery may explode. Follow local...
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... notebook. It is not installed on your choice for the location of the series, but not necessarily in certain models of the power button. If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on how to thank you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Please understand that due to its nature, the Generic User Guide as well as system utilities, data recovery...
... notebook. It is not installed on your choice for the location of the series, but not necessarily in certain models of the power button. If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on how to thank you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Please understand that due to its nature, the Generic User Guide as well as system utilities, data recovery...
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...xiii Turning your battery pack xv Cleaning and servicing xv Touchpad 1 Touchpad basics (with fingerprint reader) 1 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons) 2 Using the keyboard 3 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad* 3 Windows keys 4 Audio 5 Acer PureZone (only for certain models) 5 Tuba (only for certain models) 5 Using Dolby Home Theater for certain models) 7 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 8 Acer Backup Manager 9 Power management 10 Acer eRecovery Management 11 Burn backup discs 12 Restore 13 Restore Windows from backup discs 14 Acer Arcade...
...xiii Turning your battery pack xv Cleaning and servicing xv Touchpad 1 Touchpad basics (with fingerprint reader) 1 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons) 2 Using the keyboard 3 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad* 3 Windows keys 4 Audio 5 Acer PureZone (only for certain models) 5 Tuba (only for certain models) 5 Using Dolby Home Theater for certain models) 7 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 8 Acer Backup Manager 9 Power management 10 Acer eRecovery Management 11 Burn backup discs 12 Restore 13 Restore Windows from backup discs 14 Acer Arcade...
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... an external antenna or cable socket 40 BIOS utility 41 Boot sequence 41 Enable disk-to RF fields (RSS-102) 54 LCD panel ergonomic specifications 54 Using passwords 31 Entering passwords 32 Setting passwords 32 Expanding through options 33 Connectivity options 33 Fax/data modem (only for certain models) 33 Built-in network feature 34 Consumer Infrared (CIR) (only for certain models) 34 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 35 IEEE 1394 port (only for certain models) 35...
... an external antenna or cable socket 40 BIOS utility 41 Boot sequence 41 Enable disk-to RF fields (RSS-102) 54 LCD panel ergonomic specifications 54 Using passwords 31 Entering passwords 32 Setting passwords 32 Expanding through options 33 Connectivity options 33 Fax/data modem (only for certain models) 33 Built-in network feature 34 Consumer Infrared (CIR) (only for certain models) 34 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 35 IEEE 1394 port (only for certain models) 35...
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... the touchpad's responsiveness. Function Left button Right button Main touchpad Execute Select Drag Access context menu Quickly click twice. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button); Note: Illustrations for reference only. Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled on the touchpad is sensitive to perform selection and execution functions. Tapping on your fingers - It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. The touchpad...
... the touchpad's responsiveness. Function Left button Right button Main touchpad Execute Select Drag Access context menu Quickly click twice. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button); Note: Illustrations for reference only. Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled on the touchpad is sensitive to perform selection and execution functions. Tapping on your fingers - It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. The touchpad...
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... the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in a normal manner. cursor-control keys. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing letters on , the screen moves one line up or down when + you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. normal manner. * only for certain models It is on Type the letters in numeric mode. Hold while using cursor- Scroll Lock When Scroll Lock is indicated by small characters located...
... the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in a normal manner. cursor-control keys. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing letters on , the screen moves one line up or down when + you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. normal manner. * only for certain models It is on Type the letters in numeric mode. Hold while using cursor- Scroll Lock When Scroll Lock is indicated by small characters located...
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English 4 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 the right mouse button; This key has the same effect as clicking on 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...
English 4 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 the right mouse button; This key has the same effect as clicking on 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...
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... Acer Backup Manager from this screen you will need to. If you can also create backups manually by pressing the Acer Backup Manager key. You will be stored. You can go through the three steps to setup scheduled back ups. Acer Backup Manager is only available on the source drive. 3 Select how often you want Acer Backup Manager to create back ups. from the Start menu and go to Start > All Programs > Acer Backup Manager > Acer Backup Manager. Click the + button...
... Acer Backup Manager from this screen you will need to. If you can also create backups manually by pressing the Acer Backup Manager key. You will be stored. You can go through the three steps to setup scheduled back ups. Acer Backup Manager is only available on the source drive. 3 Select how often you want Acer Backup Manager to create back ups. from the Start menu and go to Start > All Programs > Acer Backup Manager > Acer Backup Manager. Click the + button...
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... the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to conserve energy. Press the Acer PowerSmart key again to return to power-saving modes. PCI and WLAN switch to your previous settings. This computer employs a power management scheme that monitors system activity. Acer PowerSmart key Note: This feature is reduced and the graphics chip switched to reduce overall power consumption. Windows handles all of your computer. The Acer PowerSmart key uses the power-saving features...
... the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to conserve energy. Press the Acer PowerSmart key again to return to power-saving modes. PCI and WLAN switch to your previous settings. This computer employs a power management scheme that monitors system activity. Acer PowerSmart key Note: This feature is reduced and the graphics chip switched to reduce overall power consumption. Windows handles all of your computer. The Acer PowerSmart key uses the power-saving features...
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... need to insert the first backup disc and enable the F12 Boot Menu via the BIOS Setup Utility. 1 Turn on certain models. Press the ENTER key again to boot from the optical drive once the restore is only available on your computer and insert the first system recovery disc into the optical disc drive. Windows will reboot. 7 After rebooting, when the Acer logo shows, press the F12 key to open the Boot Menu. Here you can select which device...
... need to insert the first backup disc and enable the F12 Boot Menu via the BIOS Setup Utility. 1 Turn on certain models. Press the ENTER key again to boot from the optical drive once the restore is only available on your computer and insert the first system recovery disc into the optical disc drive. Windows will reboot. 7 After rebooting, when the Acer logo shows, press the F12 key to open the Boot Menu. Here you can select which device...
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... insert the first system recovery disc into the optical disc drive. Restart your computer. 2 During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to enter BIOS Setup, where you can set the boot priority for long-term use the F5 key to move the IDE1* device to the highest boot priority, or use , you reboot, Windows will be installed from the optical drive once the restore is the highest priority...
... insert the first system recovery disc into the optical disc drive. Restart your computer. 2 During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to enter BIOS Setup, where you can set the boot priority for long-term use the F5 key to move the IDE1* device to the highest boot priority, or use , you reboot, Windows will be installed from the optical drive once the restore is the highest priority...
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... models. This can be accessed from YouTube and Flickr Note: While watching videos, optical discs or slideshows, your hard disk or removable media • Music - change settings, update your Arcade software, view the help file and About information • Albums - connect to other devices wirelessly to enjoy. • Cinema - English 16 Acer Arcade Deluxe Note: This feature is an integrated player for music, photos, DVD movies and videos. Acer...
... models. This can be accessed from YouTube and Flickr Note: While watching videos, optical discs or slideshows, your hard disk or removable media • Music - change settings, update your Arcade software, view the help file and About information • Albums - connect to other devices wirelessly to enjoy. • Cinema - English 16 Acer Arcade Deluxe Note: This feature is an integrated player for music, photos, DVD movies and videos. Acer...
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... are using one to a client's office or a different building, you go within short distances, for example, 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 just moving the computer, close and latch the display. You can put the computer in Sleep mode. then press and release the power button. Preparing...
... are using one to a client's office or a different building, you go within short distances, for example, 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 just moving the computer, close and latch the display. You can put the computer in Sleep mode. then press and release the power button. Preparing...
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... and passwords. Using passwords Passwords protect your Supervisor Password! Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from Hibernation for your dealer or an authorized service center. Some keyless models are also available. See "BIOS utility" on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use. Once set, you must enter this password with a Kensington-compatible security slot for maximum security. Wrap a computer security lock cable around...
... and passwords. Using passwords Passwords protect your Supervisor Password! Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from Hibernation for your dealer or an authorized service center. Some keyless models are also available. See "BIOS utility" on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use. Once set, you must enter this password with a Kensington-compatible security slot for maximum security. Wrap a computer security lock cable around...
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... a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . • Type the User Password and press to use the computer. Try again and press . You have three chances to shut down the computer. Press and hold the power button for four seconds to enter a password. If you fail to access the BIOS utility...
... a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . • Type the User Password and press to use the computer. Try again and press . You have three chances to shut down the computer. Press and hold the power button for four seconds to enter a password. If you fail to access the BIOS utility...
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... 33 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you are working. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to a telephone jack. Plugging this modem into a digital phone line will damage the modem. Please make sure that the cable you use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to the computer, read the following section. This modem port is appropriate...
... 33 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you are working. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to a telephone jack. Plugging this modem into a digital phone line will damage the modem. Please make sure that the cable you use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to the computer, read the following section. This modem port is appropriate...
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... POST; Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to enable 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 set a password on boot: and use the and keys to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program...
... POST; Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to enable 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 set a password on boot: and use the and keys to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program...
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... not start or boot up. Press and release the power button to save power. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be set to an external monitor. Look at the volume control (speaker) icon on . Connect the AC adapter to turn the display back on the taskbar. Press any key to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure...
... not start or boot up. Press and release the power button to save power. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be set to an external monitor. Look at the volume control (speaker) icon on . Connect the AC adapter to turn the display back on the taskbar. Press any key to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure...