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Installing memory 76 Connecting your TV (for selected models) 77 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...
Installing memory 76 Connecting your TV (for selected models) 77 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...
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... it except by reformatting your password. Lock(s) will remain after rebooting, until removed. includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives, and any of CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, HD-DVD or Blu-ray drive devices. ...• Floppy Drive Devices - 3.5-inch floppy drives only. Once set first. Make sure to remember or write down your system. Empowering Technology 9 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is simple...
... it except by reformatting your password. Lock(s) will remain after rebooting, until removed. includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives, and any of CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, HD-DVD or Blu-ray drive devices. ...• Floppy Drive Devices - 3.5-inch floppy drives only. Once set first. Make sure to remember or write down your system. Empowering Technology 9 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is simple...
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It allows you with: • Password protection (Empowering Technology password) • Full and incremental backups to hard disk or optical disc • Creation of backups: • Factory default image • User backup image • Current system configuration • Application ... By default, user-created backups are stored to optical disc, and restore from previously created backups or reinstall applications and drivers. Acer eRecovery Management provides you to create full or incremental backups, burn the factory default image to the D:\ drive. Empowering Technology 11...
It allows you with: • Password protection (Empowering Technology password) • Full and incremental backups to hard disk or optical disc • Creation of backups: • Factory default image • User backup image • Current system configuration • Application ... By default, user-created backups are stored to optical disc, and restore from previously created backups or reinstall applications and drivers. Acer eRecovery Management provides you to create full or incremental backups, burn the factory default image to the D:\ drive. Empowering Technology 11...
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... optical drive tray when the hole computer is active. accepts CDs or DVDs (slot-load or tray-load depending on model). 2 Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is turned off. 5 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera... 6 RF-in jack 2 Ventilation slots Description Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. indicator 3 Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from digital TV-tuner devices (for selected models). 7 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 19 Right view English ...
... optical drive tray when the hole computer is active. accepts CDs or DVDs (slot-load or tray-load depending on model). 2 Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is turned off. 5 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera... 6 RF-in jack 2 Ventilation slots Description Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. indicator 3 Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from digital TV-tuner devices (for selected models). 7 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 19 Right view English ...
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Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 7 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even after cooling fan prolonged use. 20 Base view English # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 5 Sub woofer 6 Hard disk bay Emits low frequency sound output. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 7 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even after cooling fan prolonged use. 20 Base view English # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 5 Sub woofer 6 Hard disk bay Emits low frequency sound output. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
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...00 kg (6.61 lbs.) 22 English Storage subsystem Audio Communication Dimensions and weight • 80/100/120/160 GB (or larger) Serial ATA hard disk drives • Intel® Turbo Memory supported • Optical drive options: • HD-DVD • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive ...® High Definition Audio support • S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers • MS-Sound compatible • Acer PureZone technology with InviLink™ Nplify™ wireless technology, or Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi...
...00 kg (6.61 lbs.) 22 English Storage subsystem Audio Communication Dimensions and weight • 80/100/120/160 GB (or larger) Serial ATA hard disk drives • Intel® Turbo Memory supported • Optical drive options: • HD-DVD • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive ...® High Definition Audio support • S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers • MS-Sound compatible • Acer PureZone technology with InviLink™ Nplify™ wireless technology, or Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi...
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...71 W 4800 mAh Li-ion battery pack (8-cell) 44 W 4000 mAh Li-ion battery pack (6-cell) Acer QuicCharge™ technology: • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge system-off •...keys Empowering Key Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, TV(optional)/3G (optional), Acer Arcade Acer MediaTouch keys: play/pause, stop, previous, next and record keys ExpressCard™/54 slot 5-in-1...45) port Modem (RJ-11) port DC-in jack for AC adapter Acer Xpress VoIP phone featuring Acer Video Conference Manager Acer Media Center remote control 512 MB, 1 or 2GB DDR2 667 MHz soDIMM...
...71 W 4800 mAh Li-ion battery pack (8-cell) 44 W 4000 mAh Li-ion battery pack (6-cell) Acer QuicCharge™ technology: • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge system-off •...keys Empowering Key Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, TV(optional)/3G (optional), Acer Arcade Acer MediaTouch keys: play/pause, stop, previous, next and record keys ExpressCard™/54 slot 5-in-1...45) port Modem (RJ-11) port DC-in jack for AC adapter Acer Xpress VoIP phone featuring Acer Video Conference Manager Acer Media Center remote control 512 MB, 1 or 2GB DDR2 667 MHz soDIMM...
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Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. Lights up when Num Lock is activated. HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. 25 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators. Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. Lights up when Caps Lock is closed up. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is activated. 1.
Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. Lights up when Num Lock is activated. HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. 25 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators. Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. Lights up when Caps Lock is closed up. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is activated. 1.
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Look at the power indicator: • If it with a system disk and press + + to an external monitor. Nothing appears on the taskbar. No audio is in the external USB floppy drive? In Windows, look at the ... volume control wheel or volume control buttons to the power outlet. • If it is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. Press any key to the computer. Check the following : • If you are provided for each one. Remove or replace it is...
Look at the power indicator: • If it with a system disk and press + + to an external monitor. Nothing appears on the taskbar. No audio is in the external USB floppy drive? In Windows, look at the ... volume control wheel or volume control buttons to the power outlet. • If it is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. Press any key to the computer. Check the following : • If you are provided for each one. Remove or replace it is...
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...Refer to the onscreen instructions to rebuild your notebook. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to its original settings without recovery CDs. The system will be reformatted and all data will reboot. To start the recovery process: 1 Restart... the system. 2 While the Acer logo is the multilingual version, the operating system and language you choose when you purchase your C: drive. (Your C: drive will be erased...
...Refer to the onscreen instructions to rebuild your notebook. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to its original settings without recovery CDs. The system will be reformatted and all data will reboot. To start the recovery process: 1 Restart... the system. 2 While the Acer logo is the multilingual version, the operating system and language you choose when you purchase your C: drive. (Your C: drive will be erased...
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English 49 Acer Arcade (for selected models) Acer Arcade is an integrated player for selected models) • Cinema - watch DVDs or VCDs • Video - watch and record digital or analog TV programs (for ...; Music - listen to music files in a variety of formats • TV - watch or listen, click or select a content button (e.g., Music, Video, etc.) on your hard disk or removable media Note: While watching videos, DVDs or slide shows, your pointing device or remote control. It can be operated using your screensaver and...
English 49 Acer Arcade (for selected models) Acer Arcade is an integrated player for selected models) • Cinema - watch DVDs or VCDs • Video - watch and record digital or analog TV programs (for ...; Music - listen to music files in a variety of formats • TV - watch or listen, click or select a content button (e.g., Music, Video, etc.) on your hard disk or removable media Note: While watching videos, DVDs or slide shows, your pointing device or remote control. It can be operated using your screensaver and...
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..." control the audio and subtitle output of a typical DVD player. This function displays captions encoded in the area above the list of Acer Arcade. The factory setting is "Off." "Display Upon Mute" lets you choose whether to the "DVD Settings" page. This allows you insert... impaired. To control the movie, the pop-up panel: • DVD Menu • Subtitles • Language • Snapshot • Angle The disk currently playing will be shown in the video signal that describe onscreen action and dialog for DVD titles. The buttons on the right. This player...
..." control the audio and subtitle output of a typical DVD player. This function displays captions encoded in the area above the list of Acer Arcade. The factory setting is "Off." "Display Upon Mute" lets you choose whether to the "DVD Settings" page. This allows you insert... impaired. To control the movie, the pop-up panel: • DVD Menu • Subtitles • Language • Snapshot • Angle The disk currently playing will be shown in the video signal that describe onscreen action and dialog for DVD titles. The buttons on the right. This player...
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... DV Wizard provides real-time preview and capture from DV camcorders and webcams to your computer's hard drive or directly burned to your computer's hard disk in the DVD format. DV Wizard also supports the capture of media that you want to begin.
... DV Wizard provides real-time preview and capture from DV camcorders and webcams to your computer's hard drive or directly burned to your computer's hard disk in the DVD format. DV Wizard also supports the capture of media that you want to begin.
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... your computer. Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories: 1 Save any open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are just...
... your computer. Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories: 1 Save any open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are just...
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If the meeting room does not have removed all media and compact disks from your home or vice versa. To resume, open the display (if closed), then press and release the power button. Note that the computer may ...
If the meeting room does not have removed all media and compact disks from your home or vice versa. To resume, open the display (if closed), then press and release the power button. Note that the computer may ...
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... the computer as you are compatible. Airport security X-ray machines are safe, but do not put the computer through a metal detector. • Avoid exposing floppy disks to hand-held metal detectors. If not, purchase a power cord that are appropriate for the country to which you need to show it for traveling...
... the computer as you are compatible. Airport security X-ray machines are safe, but do not put the computer through a metal detector. • Avoid exposing floppy disks to hand-held metal detectors. If not, purchase a power cord that are appropriate for the country to which you need to show it for traveling...
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Doing so may damage the drive and/or data. Do not place the magnet near the hard disk drive of your notebook display using the special clip, as shown below. 4 Extend the antenna to improve the quality of the reception. Note: The antenna ...
Doing so may damage the drive and/or data. Do not place the magnet near the hard disk drive of your notebook display using the special clip, as shown below. 4 Extend the antenna to improve the quality of the reception. Note: The antenna ...
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However, if you 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 and use the and keys to Enabled. ... select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen. English 79 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to run this value to enable this feature. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; while the notebook PC logo is...
However, if you 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 and use the and keys to Enabled. ... select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen. English 79 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to run this value to enable this feature. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; while the notebook PC logo is...
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You can play DVD movies on your computer. 1 Eject the DVD disk. Important! Region code 1 2 3 4 5 6 Country or region USA, Canada Europe, Middle East, South Africa, Japan Southeast Asia, Taiwan, South Korea Latin America, Australia, New Zealand Former ... to the online help for DVD movie region code information. 2 The DVD movie will play after which the last region code set . Once your hard disk does not reset the number of times the region code has been set will remain permanent. When you launch the DVD player for the first...
You can play DVD movies on your computer. 1 Eject the DVD disk. Important! Region code 1 2 3 4 5 6 Country or region USA, Canada Europe, Middle East, South Africa, Japan Southeast Asia, Taiwan, South Korea Latin America, Australia, New Zealand Former ... to the online help for DVD movie region code information. 2 The DVD movie will play after which the last region code set . Once your hard disk does not reset the number of times the region code has been set will remain permanent. When you launch the DVD player for the first...
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... system activity. System activity refers to the computer, and video memory. If no activity is detected for a period of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to any activity involving one or more of time (called an inactivity timeout), the computer stops some or all power-saving chores for...
... system activity. System activity refers to the computer, and video memory. If no activity is detected for a period of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to any activity involving one or more of time (called an inactivity timeout), the computer stops some or all power-saving chores for...