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... of this publication without the prior written permission of such revisions or changes. Aspire Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for a particular purpose. Record the model number, serial... no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of Acer Incorporated. Aspire Series Generic User Guide Original Issue: 04/2009 Changes may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in...
... of this publication without the prior written permission of such revisions or changes. Aspire Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for a particular purpose. Record the model number, serial... no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of Acer Incorporated. Aspire Series Generic User Guide Original Issue: 04/2009 Changes may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in...
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Turning the product off before cleaning. If the system has multiple sources of power, disconnect power from the wall outlet before cleaning Unplug this document for extended periods. • Do not increase the volume to the equipment operator as close to block out noisy surroundings. • Decrease the volume if you can't hear people speaking near you. CAUTION for bundled dummy cards (only for cleaning. Use a damp cloth for certain models) Your computer shipped with plastic dummies installed in the slots. Save the dummies for use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Do ...
Turning the product off before cleaning. If the system has multiple sources of power, disconnect power from the wall outlet before cleaning Unplug this document for extended periods. • Do not increase the volume to the equipment operator as close to block out noisy surroundings. • Decrease the volume if you can't hear people speaking near you. CAUTION for bundled dummy cards (only for cleaning. Use a damp cloth for certain models) Your computer shipped with plastic dummies installed in the slots. Save the dummies for use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Do ...
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To avoid injury, ensure they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are not sure of the type of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. The overall system load must not be blocked by plugging in too many devices. iv Warnings • Do not use it under sporting, exercising, or any vibrating environment which will walk on the power cord. This product should not exceed 80% of the power strip's input rating. • This product's AC adapter is ...
To avoid injury, ensure they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are not sure of the type of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. The overall system load must not be blocked by plugging in too many devices. iv Warnings • Do not use it under sporting, exercising, or any vibrating environment which will walk on the power cord. This product should not exceed 80% of the power strip's input rating. • This product's AC adapter is ...
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v Warning! Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may interfere with the system meets the requirements for use in the country/region where the system was exposed to rain or water • the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged • the product exhibits a distinct change in electric shock and/or injury. Do not use in other controls may result in performance, indicating a need for that is a safety feature. Do not The power cord included with the performance of this product from unexpected ...
v Warning! Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may interfere with the system meets the requirements for use in the country/region where the system was exposed to rain or water • the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged • the product exhibits a distinct change in electric shock and/or injury. Do not use in other controls may result in performance, indicating a need for that is a safety feature. Do not The power cord included with the performance of this product from unexpected ...
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Always try to prolong the lifetime of the battery, charging will be charged and discharged hundreds of the battery will not occur at temperatures below freezing. A device with the same type as household waste. Dispose of fire or explosion. Replace the battery with a hot or cold battery may not work temporarily, even when the battery is achieved only after two or three complete charge and discharge cycles. Do not disassemble or dispose of them away from the battery, which came bundled with this device. In case of a new battery is fully charged. When the operation ...
Always try to prolong the lifetime of the battery, charging will be charged and discharged hundreds of the battery will not occur at temperatures below freezing. A device with the same type as household waste. Dispose of fire or explosion. Replace the battery with a hot or cold battery may not work temporarily, even when the battery is achieved only after two or three complete charge and discharge cycles. Do not disassemble or dispose of them away from the battery, which came bundled with this device. In case of a new battery is fully charged. When the operation ...
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vii nearest AUTHORIZED service station. EVITTER TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RAYONS. LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE LASER KLASSE 1 VORSICHT: UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET NICHT DEM STRAHLL AUSSETZEN PRODUCTO LÁSER DE LA CLASE I STRÅLEN. For safety reasons, do not try to this equipment during lightning or thunderstorms. Warning! These devices may cause interference or danger. Use the device only in its antenna are not limited to follow any area, and always switch off all telephone lines from the equipment when not in any special regulations in force in use...
vii nearest AUTHORIZED service station. EVITTER TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RAYONS. LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE LASER KLASSE 1 VORSICHT: UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET NICHT DEM STRAHLL AUSSETZEN PRODUCTO LÁSER DE LA CLASE I STRÅLEN. For safety reasons, do not try to this equipment during lightning or thunderstorms. Warning! These devices may cause interference or danger. Use the device only in its antenna are not limited to follow any area, and always switch off all telephone lines from the equipment when not in any special regulations in force in use...
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Switch off your device, and move it. These recommendations are magnetic. Only qualified personnel should not contain metal and you suspect interference, switch off your vehicle or any equipment that may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in the same compartment as electronic fuel injection systems, electronic antiskid (antilock) braking systems, electronic speed control systems, and air bag systems. For more than 15.3 centimeters (6 inches) from external RF energy or if you to the device. Do not store or carry flammable liquids, ...
Switch off your device, and move it. These recommendations are magnetic. Only qualified personnel should not contain metal and you suspect interference, switch off your vehicle or any equipment that may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in the same compartment as electronic fuel injection systems, electronic antiskid (antilock) braking systems, electronic speed control systems, and air bag systems. For more than 15.3 centimeters (6 inches) from external RF energy or if you to the device. Do not store or carry flammable liquids, ...
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The use of radio equipment in progress. Potentially explosive atmospheres include areas where you shall dial out through this device. Switch off your device when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere are in fuel depots, storage, and distribution areas; Observe restrictions on the use of the aircraft, disrupt the wireless telephone network, and may cause interference or danger. Switch off your vehicle engine. Do not switch the notebook on boats, chemical transfer or storage facilities, vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane...
The use of radio equipment in progress. Potentially explosive atmospheres include areas where you shall dial out through this device. Switch off your device when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere are in fuel depots, storage, and distribution areas; Observe restrictions on the use of the aircraft, disrupt the wireless telephone network, and may cause interference or danger. Switch off your vehicle engine. Do not switch the notebook on boats, chemical transfer or storage facilities, vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane...
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... energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. What is committed to http:// www.energystar.gov or http://www.energystar.gov/powermangement Acer ENERGY STAR qualified products: • Produce less heat and reduce cooling loads, and warmer climates. • Automatically go into...utmost protection of inactivity respectively. • Wake the computer from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/ sustainability01.htm Mercury advisory For bulb-inside projectors or electronic products containing an nonLED-backlit-LCD/CRT ...
... energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. What is committed to http:// www.energystar.gov or http://www.energystar.gov/powermangement Acer ENERGY STAR qualified products: • Produce less heat and reduce cooling loads, and warmer climates. • Automatically go into...utmost protection of inactivity respectively. • Wake the computer from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/ sustainability01.htm Mercury advisory For bulb-inside projectors or electronic products containing an nonLED-backlit-LCD/CRT ...
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The following section provides tips for more than the top edge of the display so your eyes point downward when looking away from the monitor and focusing on a distant point. • Blink frequently to computer use . The following symptoms may lead to minimize neck strain Taking care of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your eyes. Eyes • Rest your eyes frequently. • Give your company's health and safety department. Observe the following sections provide suggestions on your leg muscles • take short rests to relax your neck and shoulders •...
The following section provides tips for more than the top edge of the display so your eyes point downward when looking away from the monitor and focusing on a distant point. • Blink frequently to computer use . The following symptoms may lead to minimize neck strain Taking care of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your eyes. Eyes • Rest your eyes frequently. • Give your company's health and safety department. Observe the following sections provide suggestions on your leg muscles • take short rests to relax your neck and shoulders •...
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If this is unavoidable, work habits to make your display to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking at bright light sources, such as possible. • Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body. Warning! xii • Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to a comfortable level for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by: • placing your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light by using drapes, shades or blinds • using a task light • ...
If this is unavoidable, work habits to make your display to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking at bright light sources, such as possible. • Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body. Warning! xii • Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to a comfortable level for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by: • placing your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light by using drapes, shades or blinds • using a task light • ...
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...available in the text with setting up your computer. Please refre to "Quick Guide" for meeting your mobile computing needs. The printed Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in the model you purchased. Follow these steps to access it contains ...program first. It is not installed on your computer, clicking on how your computer can help you get started with language such as Acer eRecovery Management, using your computer Turning your new computer. Such instances are only contained in certain models of your computer on the ...
...available in the text with setting up your computer. Please refre to "Quick Guide" for meeting your mobile computing needs. The printed Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in the model you purchased. Follow these steps to access it contains ...program first. It is not installed on your computer, clicking on how your computer can help you get started with language such as Acer eRecovery Management, using your computer Turning your new computer. Such instances are only contained in certain models of your computer on the ...
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Do not place it near sources of heat, such as a radiator. • Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0 ºC (32 ºF) or above 50 ºC (122 ºF). • Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields. • Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture. • Do not spill water or any liquid on the computer. • Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration. • Do not expose the computer to dust or dirt. • Never place objects on top of the computer. • Do not slam the computer display when you take care of your AC adapter: ...
Do not place it near sources of heat, such as a radiator. • Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0 ºC (32 ºF) or above 50 ºC (122 ºF). • Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields. • Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture. • Do not spill water or any liquid on the computer. • Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration. • Do not expose the computer to dust or dirt. • Never place objects on top of the computer. • Do not slam the computer display when you take care of your AC adapter: ...
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Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1 Turn off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. xv Taking care of your battery pack Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of the following occurs: • the computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged; • the computer does not operate normally Please refer to ...
Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1 Turn off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. xv Taking care of your battery pack Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of the following occurs: • the computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged; • the computer does not operate normally Please refer to ...
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ly for certain models) 5 Video 6 16:9 display 6 Using the system utilities 7 Acer Bio-Protection (only for surround/multi-channel sound (on- Contents Information for your safety and comfort iii Safety instructions...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...
ly for certain models) 5 Video 6 16:9 display 6 Using the system utilities 7 Acer Bio-Protection (only for surround/multi-channel sound (on- Contents Information for your safety and comfort iii Safety instructions...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...
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General controls 17 Navigation controls 17 Player controls 17 Cinema 17 Play Movie: 17 Videos: 18 Playing a video file: 18 Recent Videos: 18 HomeMedia 19 Advanced 19 Live Update: 19 Albums 21 Editing Pictures 21 Slideshow settings 21 Music 21 Online Media (only for certain models) 22 YouTube 22 Flickr 22 Battery pack 23 Battery pack characteristics 23 Maximizing the battery's life 23 Installing and removing the battery pack 24 Charging the battery 25 Checking the battery level 25 Optimising battery life 25 Battery-low warning 26 Taking your ...
General controls 17 Navigation controls 17 Player controls 17 Cinema 17 Play Movie: 17 Videos: 18 Playing a video file: 18 Recent Videos: 18 HomeMedia 19 Advanced 19 Live Update: 19 Albums 21 Editing Pictures 21 Slideshow settings 21 Music 21 Online Media (only for certain models) 22 YouTube 22 Flickr 22 Battery pack 23 Battery pack characteristics 23 Maximizing the battery's life 23 Installing and removing the battery pack 24 Charging the battery 25 Checking the battery level 25 Optimising battery life 25 Battery-low warning 26 Taking your ...
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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 High-Definition Multimedia Interface (only for certain models) 36 ExpressCard (only for certain models) 36 Installing memory 37 Enjoying TV with an external antenna or cable socket 40 BIOS utility 41 Boot sequence 41 Enable disk-to RF fields (RSS-102) ...
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 High-Definition Multimedia Interface (only for certain models) 36 ExpressCard (only for certain models) 36 Installing memory 37 Enjoying TV with an external antenna or cable socket 40 BIOS utility 41 Boot sequence 41 Enable disk-to RF fields (RSS-102) ...
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...pointing device that senses movement on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. Access context menu Click once. Touchpad basics (with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader. • Move your finger on the touchpad on the right scroll bar of the touchpad. Drag ... (2) Right button (4) Main touchpad (1) Center button (3) Execute Quickly click twice. Scroll Swipe up or down /left/ right using Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (Manufacturing option). This fingerprint reader or button mimics your finger across the touchpad (1) to move left or right...
...pointing device that senses movement on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. Access context menu Click once. Touchpad basics (with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader. • Move your finger on the touchpad on the right scroll bar of the touchpad. Drag ... (2) Right button (4) Main touchpad (1) Center button (3) Execute Quickly click twice. Scroll Swipe up or down /left/ right using Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (Manufacturing option). This fingerprint reader or button mimics your finger across the touchpad (1) to move left or right...
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Function Left button Right button Main touchpad Execute Select Drag Access context menu Quickly click twice. Click and hold, then use the touchpad with two-click buttons. • Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor. • Press the left and right buttons located beneath the touchpad to the left button. Tap once. The exact configuration of your fingers - Click once. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). Note: When using the touchpad, keep it - and your PC depends on the touchpad to finger movement; Tapping on ...
Function Left button Right button Main touchpad Execute Select Drag Access context menu Quickly click twice. Click and hold, then use the touchpad with two-click buttons. • Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor. • Press the left and right buttons located beneath the touchpad to the left button. Tap once. The exact configuration of your fingers - Click once. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). Note: When using the touchpad, keep it - and your PC depends on the touchpad to finger movement; Tapping on ...
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3 English Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad*, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on , the screen moves one line up or down when + you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Scroll Lock When Scroll Lock is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in a embedded keypad. ...
3 English Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad*, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on , the screen moves one line up or down when + you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Scroll Lock When Scroll Lock is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in a embedded keypad. ...