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... table below describes the parameters in boldface are ignored. Allows the user to your password. If you forget your password, you have to return your notebook computer to specify whether or not a password is required, the password must be set , this screen.
... table below describes the parameters in boldface are ignored. Allows the user to your password. If you forget your password, you have to return your notebook computer to specify whether or not a password is required, the password must be set , this screen.
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... T Tweezers NOTE: The screws for maintenance and troubleshooting. Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for the different components vary in size. To disassemble the computer, you remove the stripe cover, please be careful not to avoid mismatch when...
... T Tweezers NOTE: The screws for maintenance and troubleshooting. Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for the different components vary in size. To disassemble the computer, you remove the stripe cover, please be careful not to avoid mismatch when...
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... model number, serial number, purchase date and place of purchase information in new editions of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for a particular purpose. Aspire 5500Z Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of this manual or supplementary documents and publications...fitness for identification purposes only and belong to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of Acer Incorporated. Aspire 5500Z Series User's Guide Original Issue: December 2005 Changes may be incorporated in the space provided below.
... model number, serial number, purchase date and place of purchase information in new editions of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for a particular purpose. Aspire 5500Z Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of this manual or supplementary documents and publications...fitness for identification purposes only and belong to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of Acer Incorporated. Aspire 5500Z Series User's Guide Original Issue: December 2005 Changes may be incorporated in the space provided below.
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...on page 11 for the location of your new computer. Follow these steps to thank you to be more productive, please refer to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off To turn on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the LCD... screen beside the easy-launch buttons. Your guides To help you for making an Acer notebook your choice for Starters... It is not installed on your computer, clicking on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting...
...on page 11 for the location of your new computer. Follow these steps to thank you to be more productive, please refer to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off To turn on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the LCD... screen beside the easy-launch buttons. Your guides To help you for making an Acer notebook your choice for Starters... It is not installed on your computer, clicking on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting...
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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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... 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. Empowering Technology 1 Acer Empowering Technology Acer's innovative Empowering Technology makes it easy for...
... 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. Empowering Technology 1 Acer Empowering Technology Acer's innovative Empowering Technology makes it easy for...
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... rebooting, until unlocked. Lock(s) will immediately be set without any other removable disk drives that can 't be stolen while your notebook to an Acer Customer Service Center. Be sure to remember or write down your removable data, optical and floppy drives to ensure that data can... you lose your password, there is no method to reset it except by reformatting your notebook or taking your notebook is unattended. • Removable data devices - If you to lock up your password. To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be mounted as a file system when plugged into the...
... rebooting, until unlocked. Lock(s) will immediately be set without any other removable disk drives that can 't be stolen while your notebook to an Acer Customer Service Center. Be sure to remember or write down your removable data, optical and floppy drives to ensure that data can... you lose your password, there is no method to reset it except by reformatting your notebook or taking your notebook is unattended. • Removable data devices - If you to lock up your password. To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be mounted as a file system when plugged into the...
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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 - 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 -
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... status and advanced monitoring for a new location, while offering you to migrate personal settings. • Keeps a history log of locations. Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for power users. • Logs when a hardware component has been removed or replaced. •...your needs, simply by right-clicking on your notebook, or start automatically when you to quickly and easily connect to both wired and wireless networks in the taskbar. Empowering Technology 6 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to optimize your Windows operating...
... status and advanced monitoring for a new location, while offering you to migrate personal settings. • Keeps a history log of locations. Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for power users. • Logs when a hardware component has been removed or replaced. •...your needs, simply by right-clicking on your notebook, or start automatically when you to quickly and easily connect to both wired and wireless networks in the taskbar. Empowering Technology 6 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to optimize your Windows operating...
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... buttons Buttons for launching frequently used programs. See "Easy-launch buttons" on page 20 for more details. 4 Microphone Internal microphone for Starters... English 11 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for sound recording. 5 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show...
... buttons Buttons for launching frequently used programs. See "Easy-launch buttons" on page 20 for more details. 4 Microphone Internal microphone for Starters... English 11 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for sound recording. 5 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show...
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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. 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.
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...click the check box Extend my Windows desktop onto this function, please go to complete the process. You may choose any one of your notebook, first ensure that the second monitor is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on... Acer GridVista. Acer GridVista is connected, then, select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on certain models. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and ...
...click the check box Extend my Windows desktop onto this function, please go to complete the process. You may choose any one of your notebook, first ensure that the second monitor is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on... Acer GridVista. Acer GridVista is connected, then, select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on certain models. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and ...
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... settings without recovery CDs. Note: If your system is not necessary to complete the installation of your notebook. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is... is installed when you can skip the Internet Connection setup, as it is turned on. • Make sure that is set up your notebook, that you can proceed with the Internet Connection setup. This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that ...
... settings without recovery CDs. Note: If your system is not necessary to complete the installation of your notebook. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is... is installed when you can skip the Internet Connection setup, as it is turned on. • Make sure that is set up your notebook, that you can proceed with the Internet Connection setup. This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that ...
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... to watch TV, listen to music, and view photos without first switching on your notebook or the remote control to navigate the menus and manage Acer Arcade. decreases the speaker volume Brightness up ; To do this, push the Arcade button located on the front of your PC. This ...on the front panel of Acer Arcade. InstantOn Arcade mode does not share all the same functions as standard Arcade. decreases the screen brightness InstantOn Arcade mode With some Aspire models, it is possible to control and fine-tune the features and settings of your notebook. 37 English Arcade hotkeys When...
... to watch TV, listen to music, and view photos without first switching on your notebook or the remote control to navigate the menus and manage Acer Arcade. decreases the speaker volume Brightness up ; To do this, push the Arcade button located on the front of your PC. This ...on the front panel of Acer Arcade. InstantOn Arcade mode does not share all the same functions as standard Arcade. decreases the screen brightness InstantOn Arcade mode With some Aspire models, it is possible to control and fine-tune the features and settings of your notebook. 37 English Arcade hotkeys When...
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English 49 Taking your notebook PC with you This section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving around When you are just moving the computer, close and latch ...
English 49 Taking your notebook PC with you This section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving around When you are just moving the computer, close and latch ...
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... levels of protection for maximum security. • Password on page 59. • User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use . Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with your dealer or an authorized service center. Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from unauthorized...
... levels of protection for maximum security. • Password on page 59. • User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use . Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with your dealer or an authorized service center. Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from unauthorized...
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... with a desktop PC. Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to the computer, read the following section. English 55 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you would with digital phone lines.
... with a desktop PC. Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to the computer, read the following section. English 55 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you would with digital phone lines.
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... to Enabled. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. 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. English 59 BIOS utility The...
... to Enabled. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. 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. English 59 BIOS utility The...
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... your dealer or an authorized service center. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Troubleshooting tips This notebook PC incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error message reports to help you receive an error message, note the message and take the corrective...
... your dealer or an authorized service center. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Troubleshooting tips This notebook PC incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error message reports to help you receive an error message, note the message and take the corrective...