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... reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in the space provided below. All correspondence concerning your computer. Aspire 5590/5560/5540 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. Copyright © 2006... in any form or by photocopy, recording or otherwise, without obligation to the information in new editions of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for a particular purpose. This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied,...
... reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in the space provided below. All correspondence concerning your computer. Aspire 5590/5560/5540 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. Copyright © 2006... in any form or by photocopy, recording or otherwise, without obligation to the information in new editions of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for a particular purpose. This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied,...
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... • the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged • the product exhibits a distinct change in fire. Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Keep them in performance, indicating a need to dangerous voltage points or other nearby electrical devices that which came bundled with the supplied...
... • the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged • the product exhibits a distinct change in fire. Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Keep them in performance, indicating a need to dangerous voltage points or other nearby electrical devices that which came bundled with the supplied...
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...the file requires Adobe Reader. If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on how to use your notebook. For instructions on your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off To turn on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and...See "Front view" on the screen to complete the installation. xii First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your computer. Your guides To help you to be more on how your computer can help you get started with ...
...the file requires Adobe Reader. If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on how to use your notebook. For instructions on your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off To turn on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and...See "Front view" on the screen to complete the installation. xii First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your computer. Your guides To help you to be more on how your computer can help you get started with ...
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... xiii Taking care of your battery pack xiv Cleaning and servicing xiv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer ePresentation Management 6 Acer eDataSecurity Management 7 Acer eLock Management 8 Acer eRecovery Management 10 Acer eSettings Management 12 Windows Mobility Center 13 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Front view 15 Closed front view 16 Left view 18...
... xiii Taking care of your battery pack xiv Cleaning and servicing xiv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer ePresentation Management 6 Acer eDataSecurity Management 7 Acer eLock Management 8 Acer eRecovery Management 10 Acer eSettings Management 12 Windows Mobility Center 13 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Front view 15 Closed front view 16 Left view 18...
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... and removing the battery pack 50 Charging the battery 51 Checking the battery level 51 Optimising battery life 51 Battery-low warning 52 Acer Arcade (for selected models) 53 Finding and playing content 54 Settings 54 Arcade controls 55 Navigation controls 55 Player controls 55 Virtual ...58 Video 59 Playing a video file 59 Snapshot 59 Editing video 59 Music 60 Make DVDs 60 Authoring CD/DVDs 60 Acer Arcade Deluxe (for selected models) 62 62 Starting Acer Arcade Deluxe 63 VideoMagician 63 DV Wizard 63 DVDivine 63 Taking your notebook PC with you 65
... and removing the battery pack 50 Charging the battery 51 Checking the battery level 51 Optimising battery life 51 Battery-low warning 52 Acer Arcade (for selected models) 53 Finding and playing content 54 Settings 54 Arcade controls 55 Navigation controls 55 Player controls 55 Virtual ...58 Video 59 Playing a video file 59 Snapshot 59 Editing video 59 Music 60 Make DVDs 60 Authoring CD/DVDs 60 Acer Arcade Deluxe (for selected models) 62 62 Starting Acer Arcade Deluxe 63 VideoMagician 63 DV Wizard 63 DVDivine 63 Taking your notebook PC with you 65
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... Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to include additional settings that deliver simple, fast notebook usability. Empowering Technology 13 Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in the Start menu...
... Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to include additional settings that deliver simple, fast notebook usability. Empowering Technology 13 Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in the Start menu...
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Front view # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 2 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up your computer. poster, let us show the status of the computer's functions and components. 3 Keyboard For entering data into your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... English 15 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up to show you around your new Acer notebook.
Front view # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 2 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up your computer. poster, let us show the status of the computer's functions and components. 3 Keyboard For entering data into your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... English 15 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up to show you around your new Acer notebook.
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IInsert a clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is on. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for a security lock. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock. English 39 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray Press the drive eject button to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off. Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Some keyless models are also available.
IInsert a clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is on. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for a security lock. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock. English 39 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray Press the drive eject button to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off. Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Some keyless models are also available.
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...Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to Start, All Programs and click on Acer GridVista. You may choose any one of your notebook, first ensure that a second display is connected, then, open the Display Settings ...in the display box and then click the check box Extend the desktop onto this function, please go to be partitioned independently. Acer GridVista offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on certain models. To access this monitor. Finally, ...
...Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to Start, All Programs and click on Acer GridVista. You may choose any one of your notebook, first ensure that a second display is connected, then, open the Display Settings ...in the display box and then click the check box Extend the desktop onto this function, please go to be partitioned independently. Acer GridVista offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on certain models. To access this monitor. Finally, ...
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... the computer's parallel port or a USB port and the corresponding port on the system will reboot. Note: Please note, on first booting your notebook, that is set up my location to its original settings without recovery CDs. I want to restore my computer to use your C: drive. ... C: drive with the Internet Connection setup. HyperTerminal), you need 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...
... the computer's parallel port or a USB port and the corresponding port on the system will reboot. Note: Please note, on first booting your notebook, that is set up my location to its original settings without recovery CDs. I want to restore my computer to use your C: drive. ... C: drive with the Internet Connection setup. HyperTerminal), you need 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...
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... again, unlatch and open the display; Then close and latch the display cover to place it in Sleep mode by pressing + . English 65 Taking your notebook PC with your office desk to a meeting room.
... again, unlatch and open the display; Then close and latch the display cover to place it in Sleep mode by pressing + . English 65 Taking your notebook PC with your office desk to a meeting room.
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Warning! English 71 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you would with digital phone lines. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to your computer as you a complete mobile computing ...
Warning! English 71 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you would with digital phone lines. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to your computer as you a complete mobile computing ...
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... boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Password To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to run it...
... boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Password To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to run it...
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Solutions to open the computer yourself; Do not attempt to more serious problems require opening up the computer. 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 ...
Solutions to open the computer yourself; Do not attempt to more serious problems require opening up the computer. 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 ...
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Declaration of Directive 1999/5/EC. (Please visit http://global.acer.com/products/notebook/reg-nb/index.htm for complete documents.) Compliant with the FCC. English 86 and (2) this device must provide this equipment. Remarque à l'...you will notify you must accept any interference received, including interference that contains, among other relevant provisions of Conformity for EU countries Hereby, Acer, declares that this notebook PC series is in advance. Notice: Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 68 of your right to the telephone ...
Declaration of Directive 1999/5/EC. (Please visit http://global.acer.com/products/notebook/reg-nb/index.htm for complete documents.) Compliant with the FCC. English 86 and (2) this device must provide this equipment. Remarque à l'...you will notify you must accept any interference received, including interference that contains, among other relevant provisions of Conformity for EU countries Hereby, Acer, declares that this notebook PC series is in advance. Notice: Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 68 of your right to the telephone ...
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...be maintained between the antenna for human contact during normal operation is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the notebook PC series shall be used in strict accordance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of each RF option device.... For further information, please contact local office in the countries of use . Note: The Acer wireless Mini PCI adapter implements a transmission diversity function. Usage allowed in the country of European Union, as well as Norway, Switzerland,...
...be maintained between the antenna for human contact during normal operation is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the notebook PC series shall be used in strict accordance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of each RF option device.... For further information, please contact local office in the countries of use . Note: The Acer wireless Mini PCI adapter implements a transmission diversity function. Usage allowed in the country of European Union, as well as Norway, Switzerland,...
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Z) Name of responsible party: Acer America Corporation Address of the FCC Rules. 94 English Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of responsible party: ... person: Mr. Young Kim Tel: 408-922-2909 Fax: 408-922-2606 Operation is responsible for this declaration: Product name: Notebook PC Model number: MS2180 Machine type: Aspire 5590/5560/5540 SKU number: Aspire 559xx/556xx/554xx ("x" = 0 - 9, a - z, or A - The following local manufacturer/importer is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may ...
Z) Name of responsible party: Acer America Corporation Address of the FCC Rules. 94 English Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of responsible party: ... person: Mr. Young Kim Tel: 408-922-2909 Fax: 408-922-2606 Operation is responsible for this declaration: Product name: Notebook PC Model number: MS2180 Machine type: Aspire 5590/5560/5540 SKU number: Aspire 559xx/556xx/554xx ("x" = 0 - 9, a - z, or A - The following local manufacturer/importer is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may ...