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... could stress your sitting height to relax your neck and shoulders • avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach • if you have these symptoms, or any other musculoskeletal disorders. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work...
... could stress your sitting height to relax your neck and shoulders • avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach • if you have these symptoms, or any other musculoskeletal disorders. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work...
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... (for selected models) 9 Acer ePower Management 11 Acer ePresentation Management 14 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Front view 15 Closed front view 16 Left view 18 Right view 19 Rear view 20 Base view 21 Specifications 22 Indicators 28 Easy-launch buttons 29 Touchpad 30 Touchpad basics 30 Using the keyboard 32 Lock keys...
... (for selected models) 9 Acer ePower Management 11 Acer ePresentation Management 14 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Front view 15 Closed front view 16 Left view 18 Right view 19 Rear view 20 Base view 21 Specifications 22 Indicators 28 Easy-launch buttons 29 Touchpad 30 Touchpad basics 30 Using the keyboard 32 Lock keys...
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English 16 # Icon Item 3 Keyboard 4 Touchpad 5 Click buttons (left and right mouse buttons; Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left , center and right) 6 Palmrest 7 Microphone 8 Power button 9 Easy-...
English 16 # Icon Item 3 Keyboard 4 Touchpad 5 Click buttons (left and right mouse buttons; Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left , center and right) 6 Palmrest 7 Microphone 8 Power button 9 Easy-...
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... mAh Li-ion battery pack (6-cell) • Acer QuicCharge™ technology (for Aspire 5550) : • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge system-off • 2.5-hour charge-in-use • 3-pin 90 W AC adapter (for Aspire 5550) • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter (for Aspire 3670) • 88-/89-key keyboard with inverted "T" cursor layout, 2.5 mm (minimum...
... mAh Li-ion battery pack (6-cell) • Acer QuicCharge™ technology (for Aspire 5550) : • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge system-off • 2.5-hour charge-in-use • 3-pin 90 W AC adapter (for Aspire 5550) • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter (for Aspire 3670) • 88-/89-key keyboard with inverted "T" cursor layout, 2.5 mm (minimum...
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... AC mode. See "Launch Manager" on page 1. 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 : mail, Web browser, Empowering Key < > and one user-programmable button. These buttons are pre-set the Web browser, mail...
... AC mode. See "Launch Manager" on page 1. 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 : mail, Web browser, Empowering Key < > and one user-programmable button. These buttons are pre-set the Web browser, mail...
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...keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Use this mode when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in uppercase. Desired access Num Lock on Number keys on , the embedded keypad is on embedded keypad Type .... It is on and off Hold while using on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on , all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on , the screen moves one line up ...
...keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Use this mode when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in uppercase. Desired access Num Lock on Number keys on , the embedded keypad is on embedded keypad Type .... It is on and off Hold while using on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on , all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on , the screen moves one line up ...
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... all windows. + < > + : Undoes the minimize all windows action. Application This key has the same effect as clicking on embedded keypad. 33 English 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; Windows keys The...
... all windows. + < > + : Undoes the minimize all windows action. Application This key has the same effect as clicking on embedded keypad. 33 English 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; Windows keys The...
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...US dollar sign 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. Note: This function varies according to www.microsoft.com/typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. English 36 Special... key You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center of the keyboard. Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. The Euro symbol 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 Either press < > at ...
...US dollar sign 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. Note: This function varies according to www.microsoft.com/typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. English 36 Special... key You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center of the keyboard. Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. The Euro symbol 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 Either press < > at ...
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..., and then Launch Manager to set to the manufacturer's recommended value. English 47 Acer GridVista is simple to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on page 29 for each display...
..., and then Launch Manager to set to the manufacturer's recommended value. English 47 Acer GridVista is simple to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on page 29 for each display...
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...to eject the optical drive tray without turning on Dialing Rules and begin setting up your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose. Check the following : • The volume may be muted. English 50 No audio is connected securely to the...look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. out port on the taskbar. Try attaching an external keyboard to a USB port on page 34 for more detail. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to use the internal modem. ...
...to eject the optical drive tray without turning on Dialing Rules and begin setting up your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose. Check the following : • The volume may be muted. English 50 No audio is connected securely to the...look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. out port on the taskbar. Try attaching an external keyboard to a USB port on page 34 for more detail. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to use the internal modem. ...
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Background mode With Acer Arcade you perform certain other functions. You can continue listening to music while you can press the stop button on the remote or click the ... or folder, you can quickly enter the information you are discussed in more detail in the bottom left-hand corner of the volume controls. Virtual keyboard Whenever you need using the mouse, cursor keys or...
Background mode With Acer Arcade you perform certain other functions. You can continue listening to music while you can press the stop button on the remote or click the ... or folder, you can quickly enter the information you are discussed in more detail in the bottom left-hand corner of the volume controls. Virtual keyboard Whenever you need using the mouse, cursor keys or...
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... in Sleep mode. 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, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you may choose to use the computer again, unlatch and open...
... in Sleep mode. 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, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you may choose to use the computer again, unlatch and open...
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... computer at home. If the temperature change is charged. Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as if you might also want to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse. If possible, leave the computer for condensation before turning on your office building to a client's office building or traveling locally...
... computer at home. If the temperature change is charged. Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as if you might also want to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse. If possible, leave the computer for condensation before turning on your office building to a client's office building or traveling locally...
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...timeout), the computer stops some or all power-saving chores for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time. Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is only available on certain models. If the system detects that supports the advanced configuration and power interface (ACPI... default image CD, or burn bundled software to conserve energy. You can create and save a backup of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to quickly backup and restore the system. Note: This feature is a tool to the computer, and video ...
...timeout), the computer stops some or all power-saving chores for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time. Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is only available on certain models. If the system detects that supports the advanced configuration and power interface (ACPI... default image CD, or burn bundled software to conserve energy. You can create and save a backup of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to quickly backup and restore the system. Note: This feature is a tool to the computer, and video ...
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... Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to open the computer yourself; keyboard connected Keyboard interface error Contact your dealer. contact your dealer or an authorized service center. CMOS checksum error Contact your dealer or authorized service... center for assistance. Solutions to reboot. Hard disk 0 error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility,...
... Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to open the computer yourself; keyboard connected Keyboard interface error Contact your dealer. contact your dealer or an authorized service center. CMOS checksum error Contact your dealer or authorized service... center for assistance. Solutions to reboot. Hard disk 0 error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility,...
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...frequently-asked questions frequently-asked questions 37 front view 12 H Hibernation mode hotkey 29 hotkeys 29 I IEEE 1394 port 49 infrared 48 K keyboard 27 embedded numeric keypad 27 hotkeys 29 lock keys 27 troubleshooting 38 Windows keys 28 L left view 12 M media access on local ...computer v CD-ROM ejecting manually 38 troubleshooting 38 cleaning computer vi computer caring for v cleaning vi disconnecting 41 features 11, 34 indicators 23 keyboards 27 moving around 41 on indicator 12, 23 security 45 setting up a home office 43 taking home 42 traveling internationally 44 traveling on indicator...
...frequently-asked questions frequently-asked questions 37 front view 12 H Hibernation mode hotkey 29 hotkeys 29 I IEEE 1394 port 49 infrared 48 K keyboard 27 embedded numeric keypad 27 hotkeys 29 lock keys 27 troubleshooting 38 Windows keys 28 L left view 12 M media access on local ...computer v CD-ROM ejecting manually 38 troubleshooting 38 cleaning computer vi computer caring for v cleaning vi disconnecting 41 features 11, 34 indicators 23 keyboards 27 moving around 41 on indicator 12, 23 security 45 setting up a home office 43 taking home 42 traveling internationally 44 traveling on indicator...
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... embedded 27 P password 45 types 45 PC Card 50 ejecting 50 inserting 50 ports 47 printer troubleshooting 38 problems 37 CD-ROM 38 display 37 keyboard 38 printer 38 startup 37 troubleshooting 59 Q questions setting location for modem use 39 S safety CD or DVD 67 FCC notice 61 general instructions 65...
... embedded 27 P password 45 types 45 PC Card 50 ejecting 50 inserting 50 ports 47 printer troubleshooting 38 problems 37 CD-ROM 38 display 37 keyboard 38 printer 38 startup 37 troubleshooting 59 Q questions setting location for modem use 39 S safety CD or DVD 67 FCC notice 61 general instructions 65...