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... Password Verify new Supervisor Password [ ] Boot System OK Cancel Enter new password. The shift status i.e. Press Enter to enter a password, you have to return your notebook computer to your password. Option Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you may have three tries before the system halts. Set Supervisor/User Password If password...
... Password Verify new Supervisor Password [ ] Boot System OK Cancel Enter new password. The shift status i.e. Press Enter to enter a password, you have to return your notebook computer to your password. Option Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you may have three tries before the system halts. Set Supervisor/User Password If password...
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... procedures on how to avoid mismatch when putting back the components. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to disassemble the notebook computer for the different components vary in size. When you need the following tools: T Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge T Small...
... procedures on how to avoid mismatch when putting back the components. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to disassemble the notebook computer for the different components vary in size. When you need the following tools: T Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge T Small...
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... the label affixed to the information in the space provided below. All correspondence concerning your computer. Copyright © 2005. Acer Incorporated. Aspire 5500Z Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of Acer Incorporated. Such changes will be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in new editions of such revisions...
... the label affixed to the information in the space provided below. All correspondence concerning your computer. Copyright © 2005. Acer Incorporated. Aspire 5500Z Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of Acer Incorporated. Such changes will be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in new editions of such revisions...
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...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 guides: First off To turn on how your notebook. It is not installed on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. poster... the basic features and functions of the power button. iv First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for Starters... If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your computer can ...
...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 guides: First off To turn on how your notebook. It is not installed on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. poster... the basic features and functions of the power button. iv First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for Starters... If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your computer can ...
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... pack vi Cleaning and servicing vi Acer Empowering Technology 1 Acer eDataSecurity Management 2 Acer eLock Management 3 Acer ePerformance Management 4 Acer eRecovery Management 5 Acer eSettings Management 6 Acer eNet Management 6 Acer ePower Management 8 Acer ePresentation Management 9 Your Acer notebook tour 11 Front view 11 Closed...27 Using a computer security lock 27 Audio 28 Adjusting the volume 28 Using the system utilities 29 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 29 Launch Manager 30 Norton AntiVirus 31 Frequently asked questions 32 Requesting ...
... pack vi Cleaning and servicing vi Acer Empowering Technology 1 Acer eDataSecurity Management 2 Acer eLock Management 3 Acer ePerformance Management 4 Acer eRecovery Management 5 Acer eSettings Management 6 Acer eNet Management 6 Acer ePower Management 8 Acer ePresentation Management 9 Your Acer notebook tour 11 Front view 11 Closed...27 Using a computer security lock 27 Audio 28 Adjusting the volume 28 Using the system utilities 29 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 29 Launch Manager 30 Norton AntiVirus 31 Frequently asked questions 32 Requesting ...
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Acer Arcade (for selected models) 36 Arcade hotkeys 37 InstantOn Arcade mode 37 Finding and playing content 38 Settings 38 Arcade controls 39 Navigation controls 39 ... Scheduling recordings 46 Program guide 46 Find program 46 TV settings 46 Using TeleText functions 47 Make DVDs 48 Authoring CD/DVDs 48 Taking your notebook PC with you 49 Disconnecting from the desktop 49 Moving around 49 Preparing the computer 49 What to bring to meetings 50 Taking the computer...
Acer Arcade (for selected models) 36 Arcade hotkeys 37 InstantOn Arcade mode 37 Finding and playing content 38 Settings 38 Arcade controls 39 Navigation controls 39 ... Scheduling recordings 46 Program guide 46 Find program 46 TV settings 46 Using TeleText functions 47 Make DVDs 48 Authoring CD/DVDs 48 Taking your notebook PC with you 49 Disconnecting from the desktop 49 Moving around 49 Preparing the computer 49 What to bring to meetings 50 Taking the computer...
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... up/recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. • Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer notebook.
... up/recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. • Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer notebook.
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...ensure that can 't be stolen while your notebook is no method to the initial status with all locks removed. includes any of the three kinds of CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drives. • Floppy disk drives - 3.5-inch disks only. To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be set ...a password, Acer eLock Management will reset back to reset it except by reformatting your notebook or taking your password. Note: If you lose your password, there is unattended. •...
...ensure that can 't be stolen while your notebook is no method to the initial status with all locks removed. includes any of the three kinds of CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drives. • Floppy disk drives - 3.5-inch disks only. To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be set ...a password, Acer eLock Management will reset back to reset it except by reformatting your notebook or taking your password. Note: If you lose your password, there is unattended. •...
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improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook. removes unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization - It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: • Memory optimization -
improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook. removes unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization - It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: • Memory optimization -
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...to quickly and easily connect to monitor the system health status. Acer eNet Management Acer eNet Management helps you the freedom to manually adjust the settings to match your needs, simply by right-clicking on your notebook, or start automatically when you to inspect hardware specifications and to... both wired and wireless networks in the taskbar. You also have the option to set Acer eNet Management to optimize your Windows operating system, so...
...to quickly and easily connect to monitor the system health status. Acer eNet Management Acer eNet Management helps you the freedom to manually adjust the settings to match your needs, simply by right-clicking on your notebook, or start automatically when you to inspect hardware specifications and to... both wired and wireless networks in the taskbar. You also have the option to set Acer eNet Management to optimize your Windows operating system, so...
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... to show you around your computer as illustrated in the Just for sound recording. 5 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up your new Acer notebook. Front view # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 2 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 3 Easy-launch...
... to show you around your computer as illustrated in the Just for sound recording. 5 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up your new Acer notebook. Front view # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 2 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 3 Easy-launch...
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Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for selected models) Press the drive eject button to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is on. Insert a clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off. English 27 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray (for a security lock.
Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for selected models) Press the drive eject button to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is on. Insert a clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off. English 27 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray (for a security lock.
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... is only available on the same screen. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is a handy utility that the second monitor is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. You may choose any one of your notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you...
... is only available on the same screen. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is a handy utility that the second monitor is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. You may choose any one of your notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you...
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...connected securely to its original settings without recovery CDs. Note: Please note, on the printer. Follow the steps below to rebuild your notebook, that the printer cable is important to back up my location to set up your location. I want to use your... notebook. This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the Internet Connection setup. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to the Windows manual. To properly use the internal modem....
...connected securely to its original settings without recovery CDs. Note: Please note, on the printer. Follow the steps below to rebuild your notebook, that the printer cable is important to back up my location to set up your location. I want to use your... notebook. This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the Internet Connection setup. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to the Windows manual. To properly use the internal modem....
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...Speaker toggle Lock/unlock front panel media buttons (for selected models) Volume up ; You can use Acer Arcade to watch TV, listen to music, and view photos without first switching on your notebook. 37 English Arcade hotkeys When running in the Windows environment, the key combinations listed below are ... the screen brightness InstantOn Arcade mode With some Aspire models, it is possible to use either the media controls located on the front panel of Acer Arcade. To do this, push the Arcade button located on the front of your notebook or the remote control to control and fine-...
...Speaker toggle Lock/unlock front panel media buttons (for selected models) Volume up ; You can use Acer Arcade to watch TV, listen to music, and view photos without first switching on your notebook. 37 English Arcade hotkeys When running in the Windows environment, the key combinations listed below are ... the screen brightness InstantOn Arcade mode With some Aspire models, it is possible to use either the media controls located on the front panel of Acer Arcade. To do this, push the Arcade button located on the front of your notebook or the remote control to control and fine-...
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..., Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off (Windows XP). Then close and latch the display cover to secure the computer. English 49 Taking your notebook PC with you This section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving around When you are ready to use the computer again, unlatch...
..., Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off (Windows XP). Then close and latch the display cover to secure the computer. English 49 Taking your notebook PC with you This section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving around When you are ready to use the computer again, unlatch...
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... object such as a table or handle of this password to gain access to secure the lock. a security notch and passwords. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. Combine the use . Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Using passwords Passwords...
... object such as a table or handle of this password to gain access to secure the lock. a security notch and passwords. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. Combine the use . Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Using passwords Passwords...
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... the following section. This modem port is appropriate for the country in V.92 56 Kbps fax/data modem. Warning! English 55 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you would with digital phone lines. To use is not compatible with a desktop PC. Please make sure that the cable you are working...
... the following section. This modem port is appropriate for the country in V.92 56 Kbps fax/data modem. Warning! English 55 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you would with digital phone lines. To use is not compatible with a desktop PC. Please make sure that the cable you are working...
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...-to run this value to set this utility. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to run it. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen. Find Password on boot, activate...
...-to run this value to set this utility. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to run it. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen. Find Password on boot, activate...
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Troubleshooting tips This notebook PC incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error message reports to reboot. Error messages If you receive an error message, note the message and ...
Troubleshooting tips This notebook PC incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error message reports to reboot. Error messages If you receive an error message, note the message and ...