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... yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you need for details. Unplug this product from unexpected noise produced by other controls may result in electric shock and/or injury. Make sure the power outlet is a safety feature. If you to qualified service personnel. Using a power outlet that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that may interfere...
... yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you need for details. Unplug this product from unexpected noise produced by other controls may result in electric shock and/or injury. Make sure the power outlet is a safety feature. If you to qualified service personnel. Using a power outlet that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that may interfere...
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... an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the trash when discarding. Warning! Disposal instructions Do not throw this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of the global environment, please recycle. v Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Batteries may present a risk of used batteries. Keep them in use non-compliant parts when adding or changing components. Use...
... an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the trash when discarding. Warning! Disposal instructions Do not throw this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of the global environment, please recycle. v Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Batteries may present a risk of used batteries. Keep them in use non-compliant parts when adding or changing components. Use...
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... use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. It is not installed on your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. For more productive, please refer to the basic features and functions of the power button. If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your notebook. For instructions on how to thank you get started...
... use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. It is not installed on your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. For more productive, please refer to the basic features and functions of the power button. If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your notebook. For instructions on how to thank you get started...
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... view 21 Specifications 22 Indicators 28 Easy-launch buttons 29 Touchpad 30 Touchpad basics 30 Using the keyboard 32 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 32 Windows keys 33 Hotkeys 34 Special key 36 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 37 Using a computer security lock 37 Audio 38 Adjusting the volume 38 Acer OrbiCam 39 Launching the Acer OrbiCam 40 Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings 40 Capturing photos/videos 42 Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam 42
... view 21 Specifications 22 Indicators 28 Easy-launch buttons 29 Touchpad 30 Touchpad basics 30 Using the keyboard 32 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 32 Windows keys 33 Hotkeys 34 Special key 36 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 37 Using a computer security lock 37 Audio 38 Adjusting the volume 38 Acer OrbiCam 39 Launching the Acer OrbiCam 40 Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings 40 Capturing photos/videos 42 Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam 42
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... bring with you 58 Special considerations 58 Securing your computer 59 Using a computer security lock 59 Using passwords 59 Entering passwords 60 Setting passwords 60 Expanding through options 61 Connectivity options 61 Fax/data modem 61 Built-in network feature 62 Fast Infrared (FIR) 62 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 63 IEEE 1394 port 63 PC Card slot 64 ExpressCard 65 Installing memory 66 BIOS utility 67 Boot sequence 67 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 67 Password 67
... bring with you 58 Special considerations 58 Securing your computer 59 Using a computer security lock 59 Using passwords 59 Entering passwords 60 Setting passwords 60 Expanding through options 61 Connectivity options 61 Fax/data modem 61 Built-in network feature 62 Fast Infrared (FIR) 62 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 63 IEEE 1394 port 63 PC Card slot 64 ExpressCard 65 Installing memory 66 BIOS utility 67 Boot sequence 67 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 67 Password 67
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... the following handy utilities: • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently (for selected models). • Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings conveniently. • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and advanced encryption algorithms (for selected models). • Acer eLock Management limits access to an Acer Customer Service Center. Empowering Technology 1 Acer Empowering Technology Acer's innovative...
... the following handy utilities: • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently (for selected models). • Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings conveniently. • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and advanced encryption algorithms (for selected models). • Acer eLock Management limits access to an Acer Customer Service Center. Empowering Technology 1 Acer Empowering Technology Acer's innovative...
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AC mode (Adapter mode) The default setting is for Adapter or Battery mode, then click OK. 5 The new profile will appear in the profile list. You can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to turn the following functions on/off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, FireWire(1394), Wired LAN and Optical Device if supported. To create a new power profile: 1 Change power settings as desired. 2 Click "Save as ..." to save to three of your own. You can...
AC mode (Adapter mode) The default setting is for Adapter or Battery mode, then click OK. 5 The new profile will appear in the profile list. You can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to turn the following functions on/off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, FireWire(1394), Wired LAN and Optical Device if supported. To create a new power profile: 1 Change power settings as desired. 2 Click "Save as ..." to save to three of your own. You can...
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... you project your computer's display to the system. For projectors and external devices that is not supported by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display is implemented in the system and the external display supports it, your display settings using the hot key: Fn + F5. If auto-detection hardware is connected to an external device or projector using Display Properties or the utility provided by the graphics...
... you project your computer's display to the system. For projectors and external devices that is not supported by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display is implemented in the system and the external display supports it, your display settings using the hot key: Fn + F5. If auto-detection hardware is connected to an external device or projector using Display Properties or the utility provided by the graphics...
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... DVD-ROM drives. • Floppy disk drives - 3.5-inch disks only. • Interfaces - Lock(s) will remain locked after rebooting, until unlocked. Once set first. includes serial port, parallel port, infrared (IR), and Bluetooth. Empowering Technology 9 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is a security utility that data can't be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system. • Optical drive devices - includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any kind of the devices types...
... DVD-ROM drives. • Floppy disk drives - 3.5-inch disks only. • Interfaces - Lock(s) will remain locked after rebooting, until unlocked. Once set first. includes serial port, parallel port, infrared (IR), and Bluetooth. Empowering Technology 9 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is a security utility that data can't be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system. • Optical drive devices - includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any kind of the devices types...
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... # Icon Item Description 3 Bluetooth Press to enable/disable the wireless communication function. Indicates the status of wireless switch/indicator LAN communication. 5 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). 6 Microphone jack Accepts input from external microphones. 7 Headphones/speaker/ Connects to audio line-out devices line-out jack (e.g., speakers, headphones). 8 Battery indicator Indicates the computer's batttery status. 9 Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 10 Latch Locks and releases the lid...
... # Icon Item Description 3 Bluetooth Press to enable/disable the wireless communication function. Indicates the status of wireless switch/indicator LAN communication. 5 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). 6 Microphone jack Accepts input from external microphones. 7 Headphones/speaker/ Connects to audio line-out devices line-out jack (e.g., speakers, headphones). 8 Battery indicator Indicates the computer's batttery status. 9 Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 10 Latch Locks and releases the lid...
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port 6 Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to a phone line. 19 Right view English # Icon 1 Item PC Card slot Description Accepts one Type II PC Card. 2 PC Card slot eject Ejects the PC Card from the slot. button 3 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 4 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 5 Modem (RJ-11) Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based port network.
port 6 Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to a phone line. 19 Right view English # Icon 1 Item PC Card slot Description Accepts one Type II PC Card. 2 PC Card slot eject Ejects the PC Card from the slot. button 3 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 4 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 5 Modem (RJ-11) Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based port network.
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... Aspire 5550) • 3 USB 2.0 ports • External display (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack • Microphone-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • Modem (RJ-11) port Security • DC-in jack for 1.3 megapixel camera models only) • Acer PrimaLite™ technology • WLAN: Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG or 3945BG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/ g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology • LAN...
... Aspire 5550) • 3 USB 2.0 ports • External display (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack • Microphone-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • Modem (RJ-11) port Security • DC-in jack for 1.3 megapixel camera models only) • Acer PrimaLite™ technology • WLAN: Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG or 3945BG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/ g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology • LAN...
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... page 1. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Please see "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 47. Easy-launch buttons Located above the keyboard are called easylaunch buttons. Easy-launch button P Web browser Mail Default application User-programmable Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable) Internet browser (user-programmable) Email application (user-programmable) Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. They are...
... page 1. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Please see "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 47. Easy-launch buttons Located above the keyboard are called easylaunch buttons. Easy-launch button P Web browser Mail Default application User-programmable Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable) Internet browser (user-programmable) Email application (user-programmable) Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. They are...
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... keypad cursor-control keys. Cursor-control keys Hold while using cursor-control keys. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is on and off Hold while using on embedded keypad Type numbers in a normal manner. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on , the screen moves...
... keypad cursor-control keys. Cursor-control keys Hold while using cursor-control keys. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is on and off Hold while using on embedded keypad Type numbers in a normal manner. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on , the screen moves...
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... Desired access Main keyboard keys Num Lock on Num Lock off Hold while typing Type the letters in a letters on the Windows Start button; normal manner. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < > + : Activates the next Taskbar button. < > + : Opens the My Computer window. < > + : Opens Help and Support Center. < > + : Opens the Search Results window. < > + : Opens the Run dialog box. < > + : Minimizes all windows. + < > + : Undoes the minimize all windows action. Key Description Windows key...
... Desired access Main keyboard keys Num Lock on Num Lock off Hold while typing Type the letters in a letters on the Windows Start button; normal manner. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < > + : Activates the next Taskbar button. < > + : Opens the My Computer window. < > + : Opens Help and Support Center. < > + : Opens the Search Results window. < > + : Opens the Run dialog box. < > + : Minimizes all windows. + < > + : Undoes the minimize all windows action. Key Description Windows key...
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... "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. Turns the display screen backlight off to return. Launches Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode. Press any key to save power. English 34 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. Launches Acer...
... "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. Turns the display screen backlight off to return. Launches Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode. Press any key to save power. English 34 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. Launches Acer...
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... external USB floppy drive? Right-click on the Settings tab to make sure that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the computer. • If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is not full-screen. Then click on your computer. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to the appropriate resolution. If pressing a key does not turn...
... external USB floppy drive? Right-click on the Settings tab to make sure that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the computer. • If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is not full-screen. Then click on your computer. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to the appropriate resolution. If pressing a key does not turn...
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... in Sleep mode. When you go within short distances, for example, from external accessories: 1 Save 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 the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you may choose to use the computer again, unlatch and open the display...
... in Sleep mode. When you go within short distances, for example, from external accessories: 1 Save 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 the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you may choose to use the computer again, unlatch and open the display...
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... V.92 56 Kbps fax/data modem. Warning! For instructions on how to connect different external devices to your computer as you use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to a telephone jack. To use is not compatible with a desktop PC. English 68 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you are working. Plugging this modem into a digital phone line...
... V.92 56 Kbps fax/data modem. Warning! For instructions on how to connect different external devices to your computer as you use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to a telephone jack. To use is not compatible with a desktop PC. English 68 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you are working. Plugging this modem into a digital phone line...
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... encounter configuration problems, you do not need to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main 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. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to run this utility. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen and use the and keys to enable...
... encounter configuration problems, you do not need to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main 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. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to run this utility. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen and use the and keys to enable...