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..., indicating a need to qualified service personnel. For safety reasons, and to prolong the lifetime of the battery, charging will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to replace the power cord set . Failure to follow these guidelines may expose you need for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. The battery can...
..., indicating a need to qualified service personnel. For safety reasons, and to prolong the lifetime of the battery, charging will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to replace the power cord set . Failure to follow these guidelines may expose you need for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. The battery can...
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... areas; Always try to turn off the notebook near gas pumps at service stations. Replace the battery with Acer approved chargers designated for its intended purpose. Do not disassemble or dispose of them away from the battery, which came bundled with a hot or cold battery may explode if not handled properly. Battery performance is fully charged. Dispose of used batteries. Sparks in such areas...
... areas; Always try to turn off the notebook near gas pumps at service stations. Replace the battery with Acer approved chargers designated for its intended purpose. Do not disassemble or dispose of them away from the battery, which came bundled with a hot or cold battery may explode if not handled properly. Battery performance is fully charged. Dispose of used batteries. Sparks in such areas...
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... To turn on the screen to thank you to be more on how to the AcerSystem User's Guide. See "Top view" on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. poster helps you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting.
... To turn on the screen to thank you to be more on how to the AcerSystem User's Guide. See "Top view" on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. poster helps you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting.
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Special keys 33 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 35 Using a computer security lock 35 Audio 36 Adjusting the volume 36 Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/multi-channel sound 37 Set playback as digital output 37 Using the system utilities 39 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 39 Launch Manager 40 Norton Internet Security 41 Frequently asked questions 42 Requesting service 45 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 45 Before...
Special keys 33 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 35 Using a computer security lock 35 Audio 36 Adjusting the volume 36 Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/multi-channel sound 37 Set playback as digital output 37 Using the system utilities 39 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 39 Launch Manager 40 Norton Internet Security 41 Frequently asked questions 42 Requesting service 45 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 45 Before...
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... What to bring with you 66 Special considerations 66 Securing your computer 67 Using a computer security lock 67 Using passwords 67 Entering passwords 68 Setting passwords 68 Expanding through options 69 Connectivity options 69 Fax/data modem 69 Built-in network feature 70 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 70 ExpressCard 71 Installing memory 72 BIOS utility 73 Boot sequence 73 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 73 Password 73 Using software 74 Playing DVD movies 74 Power management 75 Acer eRecovery Management 76
... What to bring with you 66 Special considerations 66 Securing your computer 67 Using a computer security lock 67 Using passwords 67 Entering passwords 68 Setting passwords 68 Expanding through options 69 Connectivity options 69 Fax/data modem 69 Built-in network feature 70 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 70 ExpressCard 71 Installing memory 72 BIOS utility 73 Boot sequence 73 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 73 Password 73 Using software 74 Playing DVD movies 74 Power management 75 Acer eRecovery Management 76
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...Technology password and run Acer eLock Management or Acer eRecovery Management, you to access frequently used functions and manage your password! Displayed by reformatting your system. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings. • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and encryption. • Acer eLock Management limits access to reset it . Actual product specifications may vary. • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage...
...Technology password and run Acer eLock Management or Acer eRecovery Management, you to access frequently used functions and manage your password! Displayed by reformatting your system. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings. • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and encryption. • Acer eLock Management limits access to reset it . Actual product specifications may vary. • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage...
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... to switch to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. You can also create customized power plans. To switch between , edit, delete and restore power plans, as required. Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your new power plan. To access this utility, select "Acer ePower Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar, run the program from the drop-down list. 2 Click "Apply". You can open Windows power options by...
... to switch to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. You can also create customized power plans. To switch between , edit, delete and restore power plans, as required. Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your new power plan. To access this utility, select "Acer ePower Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar, run the program from the drop-down list. 2 Click "Apply". You can open Windows power options by...
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... a projector, or you project your display settings using Display Properties or the utility provided by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your computer's display to the system. 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 supported by the graphics vendor. For projectors and external devices that is connected to an external display device or projector using the hotkey: + .
... a projector, or you project your display settings using Display Properties or the utility provided by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your computer's display to the system. 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 supported by the graphics vendor. For projectors and external devices that is connected to an external display device or projector using the hotkey: + .
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... any of CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, HD-DVD or Blu-ray drive devices. • Floppy Drive Devices - 3.5-inch floppy drives only. Note: If you can be set first. Make sure to reset it except by reformatting your password. Once set, you lose the Empowering Technology password, there is unattended. • Removable Storage Devices - Lock(s) will remain after rebooting, until removed. includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives, and any reboot necessary, and will...
... any of CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, HD-DVD or Blu-ray drive devices. • Floppy Drive Devices - 3.5-inch floppy drives only. Note: If you can be set first. Make sure to reset it except by reformatting your password. Once set, you lose the Empowering Technology password, there is unattended. • Removable Storage Devices - Lock(s) will remain after rebooting, until removed. includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives, and any reboot necessary, and will...
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... Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status. 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 change locations, networks or activities. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service...
... Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status. 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 change locations, networks or activities. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service...
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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, media control keys Empowering Key Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade™ Volume wheel 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 External display (VGA) port S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port Headphones/speaker/line-out port with S/PDIF support Microphone-in jack...
... 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, media control keys Empowering Key Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade™ Volume wheel 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 External display (VGA) port S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port Headphones/speaker/line-out port with S/PDIF support Microphone-in jack...
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... simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in a embedded keypad. English 30 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external keypad. cursor-control keys. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing letters on Type the...
... simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in a embedded keypad. English 30 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external keypad. cursor-control keys. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing letters on Type the...
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... 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 edition of Access Center < > + : Open Windows Mobility Center < > + : Display the System Properties dialog box < > + : Restore minimized windows to the desktop < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Application key Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; English 31 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions...
... 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 edition of Access Center < > + : Open Windows Mobility Center < > + : Display the System Properties dialog box < > + : Restore minimized windows to the desktop < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Application key Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; English 31 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions...
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... the computer in the hotkey combination. Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off to return. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology. Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. English 32 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.
... the computer in the hotkey combination. Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off to return. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology. Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. English 32 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.
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... use the unlimited volume control wheel to adjust the volume. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be low and unable to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. Press + (increase) to power the computer. Press and release the power button to save power...
... use the unlimited volume control wheel to adjust the volume. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be low and unable to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. Press + (increase) to power the computer. Press and release the power button to save power...
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.... 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer. 4 Close the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from your computer. You can put the computer in Sleep mode. then press and release the power button. Or: You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within short distances, for example, from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device...
.... 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer. 4 Close the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from your computer. You can put the computer in Sleep mode. then press and release the power button. Or: You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within short distances, for example, from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device...
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... line will damage the modem. To use is not compatible with a desktop PC. Warning! Connectivity options Ports allow you use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to a telephone jack. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to your computer as you a complete mobile computing experience. English 69 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you would with digital...
... line will damage the modem. To use is not compatible with a desktop PC. Warning! Connectivity options Ports allow you use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to a telephone jack. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to your computer as you a complete mobile computing experience. English 69 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you would with digital...
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... BIOS utility is being displayed. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Boot sequence To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. Password...
... BIOS utility is being displayed. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Boot sequence To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. Password...
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... from the factory. English 77 Burn backup disc Using the Burn Disc page 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 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 backup (factory default, user, current system...
... from the factory. English 77 Burn backup disc Using the Burn Disc page 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 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 backup (factory default, user, current system...
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... 64 traveling internationally 66 traveling on indicator 26 memory installing 72 messages See frequently-asked questions frequently-asked questions 42 front view 17 H Hibernation mode hotkey 32 hotkeys 32 K keyboard 30 embedded numeric keypad 30 hotkeys 32 lock keys 30 troubleshooting 43 Windows keys 31 L left view 17 M media access on local trips 65 troubleshooting 78 turning off xiv connections network 70 D display hotkeys 32 troubleshooting 42 DVD 74 DVD movies playing 74 E error messages 78...
... 64 traveling internationally 66 traveling on indicator 26 memory installing 72 messages See frequently-asked questions frequently-asked questions 42 front view 17 H Hibernation mode hotkey 32 hotkeys 32 K keyboard 30 embedded numeric keypad 30 hotkeys 32 lock keys 30 troubleshooting 43 Windows keys 31 L left view 17 M media access on local trips 65 troubleshooting 78 turning off xiv connections network 70 D display hotkeys 32 troubleshooting 42 DVD 74 DVD movies playing 74 E error messages 78...
