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... and located as close to the 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 cleaning. If the system has multiple sources of PCMCIA & Express Slot Your computer shipped with...electrical outlet. When you . Keep this product from the wall outlet before connecting the power cord to the AC power outlet. CAUTION for Accessibility Be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is installed in the PCMCIA & Express slot. Turning the product off ...
... and located as close to the 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 cleaning. If the system has multiple sources of PCMCIA & Express Slot Your computer shipped with...electrical outlet. When you . Keep this product from the wall outlet before connecting the power cord to the AC power outlet. CAUTION for Accessibility Be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is installed in the PCMCIA & Express slot. Turning the product off ...
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... exposure risk from the type of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Make sure the power outlet is not properly grounded may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings...load must not be blocked by plugging in too many devices. Warning! These openings must not exceed 80% of all products plugged into a non-grounded power outlet. iv Warnings • Do not use it could result in a fire or electric shock. If you are used with a three-wire grounded...
... exposure risk from the type of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Make sure the power outlet is not properly grounded may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings...load must not be blocked by plugging in too many devices. Warning! These openings must not exceed 80% of all products plugged into a non-grounded power outlet. iv Warnings • Do not use it could result in a fire or electric shock. If you are used with a three-wire grounded...
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.... The battery can be charged and Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product. • Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other risks. Do not use it to ... product has been dropped or the case has been damaged • the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need to replace the power cord set . If you need for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. Unplug this product from unexpected noise produced by other ...
.... The battery can be charged and Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product. • Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other risks. Do not use it to ... product has been dropped or the case has been damaged • the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need to replace the power cord set . If you need for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. Unplug this product from unexpected noise produced by other ...
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... injury. has determined that earn the ENERGY STAR prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by pushing power button. • More power management settings can be done through Acer ePower Management. Users are turned off position use , consult a physician immediately and inform your company's health and safety department. x ENERGY...
... injury. has determined that earn the ENERGY STAR prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by pushing power button. • More power management settings can be done through Acer ePower Management. Users are turned off position use , consult a physician immediately and inform your company's health and safety department. x ENERGY...
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... the installation. If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. poster helps you get started with setting... you to the basic features and functions of your computer. xiii First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for the location of the power button. See "Top view" on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first.
... the installation. If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. poster helps you get started with setting... you to the basic features and functions of your computer. xiii First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for the location of the power button. See "Top view" on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first.
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... of it on uneven surfaces. Note: If you turn off the computer and want to turn the power off, do not pull on the cord itself but pull on Shut Down. • Use the power button You can also put the computer in should not exceed the fuse rating. If you cannot... into a single wall outlet should not exceed the ampere rating of it . • Never place the computer on again, wait at least two seconds before powering up. Also, the total current rating of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start then click on the plug. • The...
... of it on uneven surfaces. Note: If you turn off the computer and want to turn the power off, do not pull on the cord itself but pull on Shut Down. • Use the power button You can also put the computer in should not exceed the fuse rating. If you cannot... into a single wall outlet should not exceed the ampere rating of it . • Never place the computer on again, wait at least two seconds before powering up. Also, the total current rating of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start then click on the plug. • The...
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... only batteries of used batteries according to "Frequently asked questions" on page 40. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Recycle if possible. Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth. If either of the following occurs: • the computer...
... only batteries of used batteries according to "Frequently asked questions" on page 40. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Recycle if possible. Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth. If either of the following occurs: • the computer...
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Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) 94 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity 95 LCD panel ergonomic specifications 97 Index 98 Installing memory 75 ... selected models) 76 BIOS utility 79 Boot sequence 79 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 79 Password 79 Using software 80 Playing DVD movies 80 Power management 81 Acer eRecovery Management 82 Create backup 82 Burn backup disc 83 Restore and recovery 83 Troubleshooting 84 Troubleshooting tips 84 Error messages 84 Regulations and...
Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) 94 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity 95 LCD panel ergonomic specifications 97 Index 98 Installing memory 75 ... selected models) 76 BIOS utility 79 Boot sequence 79 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 79 Password 79 Using software 80 Playing DVD movies 80 Power management 81 Acer eRecovery Management 82 Create backup 82 Burn backup disc 83 Restore and recovery 83 Troubleshooting 84 Troubleshooting tips 84 Error messages 84 Regulations and...
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... lose the Empowering Technology password, there is for selected models) • Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media. • Acer eRecovery Management backs up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer eAudio Management allows you must initialize the Empowering Technology password. Empowering...
... lose the Empowering Technology password, there is for selected models) • Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media. • Acer eRecovery Management backs up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer eAudio Management allows you must initialize the Empowering Technology password. Empowering...
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..." from the Empowering Technology toolbar, run the program from the drop-down list. 2 Click "Apply". Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver. You can open Windows power options by clicking the appropriate tabs. You can also turn on . 4 If necessary, change the display and...
..." from the Empowering Technology toolbar, run the program from the drop-down list. 2 Click "Apply". Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver. You can open Windows power options by clicking the appropriate tabs. You can also turn on . 4 If necessary, change the display and...
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Click the sleep and hibernate modes. To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. to the panel in If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to save your new settings. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you are currently using.
Click the sleep and hibernate modes. To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. to the panel in If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to save your new settings. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you are currently using.
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...Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Empowering Technology 14 Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related... system settings in the Start menu Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders...
...Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Empowering Technology 14 Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related... system settings in the Start menu Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders...
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...area for more details. 16 English # ICON Item Description 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 4 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 5 Easy-launch Buttons for launching frequently used buttons programs. See "Easy-launch buttons" on page ... Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 7 Keyboard For entering data into your hands when you use with Acer Arcade media playing program. 14 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the computer's functions...
...area for more details. 16 English # ICON Item Description 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 4 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 5 Easy-launch Buttons for launching frequently used buttons programs. See "Easy-launch buttons" on page ... Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 7 Keyboard For entering data into your hands when you use with Acer Arcade media playing program. 14 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the computer's functions...
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...8226; 366 (W) x 274 (D) x 33.6/42.6 (H) mm (14.4 x 10.8 x 1.3/1.7 inches) 2.75 kg (6.06 lbs.) with 6-cell battery ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes 71 W 4800 mAh Li-ion battery pack (8-cell) 44.4 W 4000 mAh Li-ion battery pack (6-cell) 3-pin 65 W AC adaptor... (for selected models) • 2.5-hour rapid charge system-off • 3.5-hour charge-in-use 3-pin 90 W AC adapter supporting Acer QuicCharge...
...8226; 366 (W) x 274 (D) x 33.6/42.6 (H) mm (14.4 x 10.8 x 1.3/1.7 inches) 2.75 kg (6.06 lbs.) with 6-cell battery ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes 71 W 4800 mAh Li-ion battery pack (8-cell) 44.4 W 4000 mAh Li-ion battery pack (6-cell) 3-pin 65 W AC adaptor... (for selected models) • 2.5-hour rapid charge system-off • 3.5-hour charge-in-use 3-pin 90 W AC adapter supporting Acer QuicCharge...
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HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. 1. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. Lights up . English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is activated. Lights up when Num Lock is closed up when Caps Lock is active. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. 25 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators. Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status.
HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. 1. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. Lights up . English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is activated. Lights up when Num Lock is closed up when Caps Lock is active. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. 25 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators. Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status.
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... blank Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on and off. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on page 1. Press any key to access most ... the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Hotkey Icon + + + + Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on page 1. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on hotkeys. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off to save power. Launches Acer ePower Management in the ...
... blank Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on and off. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on page 1. Press any key to access most ... the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Hotkey Icon + + + + Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on page 1. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on hotkeys. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off to save power. Launches Acer ePower Management in the ...
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... volume. I turned on the screen. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be muted. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the icon and deselect the Mute all... option. • The volume level may arise during the use the unlimited volume control wheel to an external monitor. Press and release the power button to save power. Remove or replace it is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. If it...
... volume. I turned on the screen. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be muted. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the icon and deselect the Mute all... option. • The volume level may arise during the use the unlimited volume control wheel to an external monitor. Press and release the power button to save power. Remove or replace it is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. If it...
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...center as it is a slot-load model, it works, contact your computer's optical drive is not necessary to its original settings without turning on the power. Simply insert the tip of your location. Check the following: • Make sure that the printer is connected to eject the optical drive tray ...without Refer to a USB port on the computer. I want to a power outlet and that it is turned on. • Make sure that you can proceed with the Internet Connection setup. I want to set up my location...
...center as it is a slot-load model, it works, contact your computer's optical drive is not necessary to its original settings without turning on the power. Simply insert the tip of your location. Check the following: • Make sure that the printer is connected to eject the optical drive tray ...without Refer to a USB port on the computer. I want to a power outlet and that it is turned on. • Make sure that you can proceed with the Internet Connection setup. I want to set up my location...
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...Employs current battery technology standards. • Delivers a battery-low warning. Your computer supports charge-in handy when you travel or during a power failure. The battery will come in -use, enabling you to recharge the battery while you continue to the AC adapter. It is recharged ... ordering a spare battery pack. Conditioning a new battery pack Before you use a battery pack for details on the computer and operate using battery power. 5 Fully deplete the battery until the battery-low warning appears. 6 Reconnect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery again. To maximize...
...Employs current battery technology standards. • Delivers a battery-low warning. Your computer supports charge-in handy when you travel or during a power failure. The battery will come in -use, enabling you to recharge the battery while you continue to the AC adapter. It is recharged ... ordering a spare battery pack. Conditioning a new battery pack Before you use a battery pack for details on the computer and operate using battery power. 5 Fully deplete the battery until the battery-low warning appears. 6 Reconnect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery again. To maximize...
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...want to follow this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used for more you want to use constant AC power, you are advised to remove the battery pack after it will enter first, and that the top surface of the battery is adversely affected by... 1 Align the battery with the contacts will reach the end of the battery. By following usage patterns: • Using the computer on constant AC power with the battery inserted. the more than two weeks, you condition your computer. Installing and removing the battery pack Important! make sure that the end...
...want to follow this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used for more you want to use constant AC power, you are advised to remove the battery pack after it will enter first, and that the top surface of the battery is adversely affected by... 1 Align the battery with the contacts will reach the end of the battery. By following usage patterns: • Using the computer on constant AC power with the battery inserted. the more than two weeks, you condition your computer. Installing and removing the battery pack Important! make sure that the end...
