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... Original Issue: 08/2006 Changes may be incorporated in this manual or supplementary documents and publications. Aspire 9300/7000 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of such revisions or changes. All Rights Reserved. Such changes will be reproduced...
... Original Issue: 08/2006 Changes may be incorporated in this manual or supplementary documents and publications. Aspire 9300/7000 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of such revisions or changes. All Rights Reserved. Such changes will be reproduced...
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Keep this product from the wall outlet before connecting the power cord to unplug the power cord from overheating. CAUTION for plug as CAUTION for Accessibility Be sure that the power outlet you need to disconnect power to the equipment, be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are provided for use when no PCMCIA or Express Card is installed in the PCMCIA & Express slot. Dummies protect unused slots from the system by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other particles. Save the dummy for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of PCMCIA & Express Slot Your ...
Keep this product from the wall outlet before connecting the power cord to unplug the power cord from overheating. CAUTION for plug as CAUTION for Accessibility Be sure that the power outlet you need to disconnect power to the equipment, be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are provided for use when no PCMCIA or Express Card is installed in the PCMCIA & Express slot. Dummies protect unused slots from the system by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other particles. Save the dummy for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of PCMCIA & Express Slot Your ...
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The overall system load must not exceed 80% of all products plugged into the product. • To avoid damage of power available, consult your electrician for details. Contact your dealer or local power company. • Do not allow anything to replace the power cord set . Using a power outlet that is used , the load should be operated from the type of this product where people will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from unexpected noise produced by plugging in a fire or electric shock. Do not locate ...
The overall system load must not exceed 80% of all products plugged into the product. • To avoid damage of power available, consult your electrician for details. Contact your dealer or local power company. • Do not allow anything to replace the power cord set . Using a power outlet that is used , the load should be operated from the type of this product where people will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from unexpected noise produced by plugging in a fire or electric shock. Do not locate ...
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Use of another battery may present a risk of used batteries. Keep them in use non-compliant parts when adding or changing components. Batteries may explode if not handled properly. Consult your product. Unplug this product from lightning, do not use and/or before servicing. • To avoid the remote risk of electric shock from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when: • the power cord or plug is damaged, cut or frayed • liquid was spilled into the product • the product was exposed to rain or water • the ...
Use of another battery may present a risk of used batteries. Keep them in use non-compliant parts when adding or changing components. Batteries may explode if not handled properly. Consult your product. Unplug this product from lightning, do not use and/or before servicing. • To avoid the remote risk of electric shock from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when: • the power cord or plug is damaged, cut or frayed • liquid was spilled into the product • the product was exposed to rain or water • the ...
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Operating environment Warning! Consult a physician or the manufacturer of 15.3 centimeters (6 inches) be maintained between wireless devices and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum separation of the medical device to determine if they are not limited to: wireless lan (WLAN), Bluetooth and/or 3G. If you have any radio transmitting equipment, including wireless phones, may be using your device in its normal operating positions. Some digital wireless devices may interfere with some cases, ...
Operating environment Warning! Consult a physician or the manufacturer of 15.3 centimeters (6 inches) be maintained between wireless devices and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum separation of the medical device to determine if they are not limited to: wireless lan (WLAN), Bluetooth and/or 3G. If you have any radio transmitting equipment, including wireless phones, may be using your device in its normal operating positions. Some digital wireless devices may interfere with some cases, ...
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Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in the same compartment as the device, its representative, of your vehicle or any equipment that air bags inflate with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all wireless equipment in your vehicle is improperly installed, and the air bag inflates, serious injury could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember that has been added. Switch off your device before boarding an aircraft. Potentially explosive environments Switch off the ...
Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in the same compartment as the device, its representative, of your vehicle or any equipment that air bags inflate with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all wireless equipment in your vehicle is improperly installed, and the air bag inflates, serious injury could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember that has been added. Switch off your device before boarding an aircraft. Potentially explosive environments Switch off the ...
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For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the ...
For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the ...
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... emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by pushing power button. • More power management settings can be done through Acer ePower Management. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. Incorrect computer usage may complain of eyestrain and headaches after long hours of working conditions, personal health and other recurring or...
... emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by pushing power button. • More power management settings can be done through Acer ePower Management. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. Incorrect computer usage may complain of eyestrain and headaches after long hours of working conditions, personal health and other recurring or...
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Eyes • Rest your eyes frequently. • Give your eyes regular breaks by looking away from the monitor and focusing on a distant point. • Blink frequently to keep your sitting height to minimize neck strain Taking care of time. Observe the following sections provide suggestions on your leg muscles • take short rests to reduce eyestrain. Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep your head at a higher level than your documents, place the display at bright light sources, such as open windows, for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. • ...
Eyes • Rest your eyes frequently. • Give your eyes regular breaks by looking away from the monitor and focusing on a distant point. • Blink frequently to keep your sitting height to minimize neck strain Taking care of time. Observe the following sections provide suggestions on your leg muscles • take short rests to reduce eyestrain. Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep your head at a higher level than your documents, place the display at bright light sources, such as open windows, for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. • ...
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xi Developing good work habits Develop the following work for only short periods, take breaks regularly, and do not recommend using the computer on page 69 in the AcerSystem User's Guide. We do some stretching exercises. • Breathe fresh air as often as possible. • Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body. If this is unavoidable, work habits to "Regulations and safety notices" on a couch or bed. Warning! Note: For more information, please refer to make your computer use more relaxing and productive: • Take short breaks regularly and often. • Perform ...
xi Developing good work habits Develop the following work for only short periods, take breaks regularly, and do not recommend using the computer on page 69 in the AcerSystem User's Guide. We do some stretching exercises. • Breathe fresh air as often as possible. • Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body. If this is unavoidable, work habits to "Regulations and safety notices" on a couch or bed. Warning! Note: For more information, please refer to make your computer use more relaxing and productive: • Take short breaks regularly and often. • Perform ...
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...it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for your computer. See "Front view" on page 13 for the location of your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off To turn on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the ... 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on AcerSystem User's Guide. xii First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your computer on and off , the Just for Starters... For more productive, please refer to the AcerSystem User's Guide. This...
...it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for your computer. See "Front view" on page 13 for the location of your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off To turn on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the ... 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on AcerSystem User's Guide. xii First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your computer on and off , the Just for Starters... For more productive, please refer to the AcerSystem User's Guide. This...
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Do not place it near sources of heat, such as a radiator. • Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0 ºC (32 ºF) or above 50 ºC (122 ºF). • Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields. • Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture. • Do not spill water or any liquid on the computer. • Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration. • Do not expose the computer to dust or dirt. • Never place objects on top of the computer. • Do not slam the computer display when you close it. • Never place the ...
Do not place it near sources of heat, such as a radiator. • Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0 ºC (32 ºF) or above 50 ºC (122 ºF). • Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields. • Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture. • Do not spill water or any liquid on the computer. • Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration. • Do not expose the computer to dust or dirt. • Never place objects on top of the computer. • Do not slam the computer display when you close it. • Never place the ...
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Recycle if possible. If either of the following occurs: • the computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged; • the computer does not operate normally please refer to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1 Turn off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. xiv Taking care of your battery pack Here are some ways to "Frequently asked questions" on page 39. Keep them away from children. • Dispose of ...
Recycle if possible. If either of the following occurs: • the computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged; • the computer does not operate normally please refer to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1 Turn off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. xiv Taking care of your battery pack Here are some ways to "Frequently asked questions" on page 39. Keep them away from children. • Dispose of ...
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... your AC adapter xiii Taking care of your battery pack xiv Cleaning and servicing xiv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eDataSecurity Management 2 Acer eLock Management 3 Acer ePerformance Management 5 Acer eRecovery Management 6 Acer eSettings Management 8 Acer ePower Management 9 Acer ePresentation Management 12 Your Acer notebook tour 13 Front view 13 Closed front view 14 Left view 15 Right...
... your AC adapter xiii Taking care of your battery pack xiv Cleaning and servicing xiv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eDataSecurity Management 2 Acer eLock Management 3 Acer ePerformance Management 5 Acer eRecovery Management 6 Acer eSettings Management 8 Acer ePower Management 9 Acer ePresentation Management 12 Your Acer notebook tour 13 Front view 13 Closed front view 14 Left view 15 Right...
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... a computer security lock 32 Audio 33 Adjusting the volume 33 Acer OrbiCam (for selected models) 34 Launching the Acer OrbiCam 35 Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam 35 Using the system utilities 36 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 36 Launch Manager 37 Norton AntiVirus 38... Frequently asked questions 39 Requesting service 42 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 42 Before you call 42 Acer Arcade 43 Finding and playing content 44 Settings 44 Arcade controls 45 Navigation controls 45 Player controls 45 Virtual keyboard 46 ...
... a computer security lock 32 Audio 33 Adjusting the volume 33 Acer OrbiCam (for selected models) 34 Launching the Acer OrbiCam 35 Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam 35 Using the system utilities 36 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 36 Launch Manager 37 Norton AntiVirus 38... Frequently asked questions 39 Requesting service 42 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 42 Before you call 42 Acer Arcade 43 Finding and playing content 44 Settings 44 Arcade controls 45 Navigation controls 45 Player controls 45 Virtual keyboard 46 ...
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Snapshot 49 Editing video 49 Music 50 Make DVDs 50 Authoring CD/DVDs 50 Taking your notebook PC with you 52 Disconnecting from the desktop 52 Moving around 52 Preparing the computer 52 What to bring to meetings 53 Taking the computer home 53 Preparing the computer 53 What to take with you 53 Special considerations 54 Setting up a home office 54 Traveling with the computer 54 Preparing the computer 54 What to take with you 54 Special considerations 55 Traveling internationally with the computer 55 Preparing the computer 55 What to bring with you 55 ...
Snapshot 49 Editing video 49 Music 50 Make DVDs 50 Authoring CD/DVDs 50 Taking your notebook PC with you 52 Disconnecting from the desktop 52 Moving around 52 Preparing the computer 52 What to bring to meetings 53 Taking the computer home 53 Preparing the computer 53 What to take with you 53 Special considerations 54 Setting up a home office 54 Traveling with the computer 54 Preparing the computer 54 What to take with you 54 Special considerations 55 Traveling internationally with the computer 55 Preparing the computer 55 What to bring with you 55 ...
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Enable disk-to-disk recovery 62 Password 62 Using software 62 Playing DVD movies 62 Power management 63 Acer eRecovery Management 63 Create backup 64 Restore from backup 64 Create factory default image CD 65 Re-install bundled software without CD 65 Change password ...
Enable disk-to-disk recovery 62 Password 62 Using software 62 Playing DVD movies 62 Power management 63 Acer eRecovery Management 63 Create backup 64 Restore from backup 64 Create factory default image CD 65 Re-install bundled software without CD 65 Change password ...
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...right click on the Empowering Technology toolbar and select "Password Setup" to do so when running Acer eLock Management or Acer eRecovery Management for you lose your notebook to an Acer Customer Service Center. Displayed by default in the upper-right corner of your screen, it ...time. Right-click on the Empowering Technology toolbar, then select the Help or Tutorial function. Empowering Technology password Before using Acer eLock Management and Acer eRecovery Management, you will be prompted to access frequently used functions and manage your password. If you do not initialize...
...right click on the Empowering Technology toolbar and select "Password Setup" to do so when running Acer eLock Management or Acer eRecovery Management for you lose your notebook to an Acer Customer Service Center. Displayed by default in the upper-right corner of your screen, it ...time. Right-click on the Empowering Technology toolbar, then select the Help or Tutorial function. Empowering Technology password Before using Acer eLock Management and Acer eRecovery Management, you will be prompted to access frequently used functions and manage your password. If you do not initialize...
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Be sure to enter your own file-specific password when encrypting a file. Empowering Technology 2 Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is a handy file encryption utility that the system needs to decrypt your encrypted file! This encryption will be no way... both passwords, there will prompt you lose the password, the supervisor password is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will be used to encrypt a file is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick and easy...
Be sure to enter your own file-specific password when encrypting a file. Empowering Technology 2 Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is a handy file encryption utility that the system needs to decrypt your encrypted file! This encryption will be no way... both passwords, there will prompt you lose the password, the supervisor password is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will be used to encrypt a file is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick and easy...
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... data can be stolen while your removable data, optical and floppy drives to lock your notebook is unattended. • Removable data devices - Empowering Technology 3 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you to ensure that can 't be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system. • Optical...
... data can be stolen while your removable data, optical and floppy drives to lock your notebook is unattended. • Removable data devices - Empowering Technology 3 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you to ensure that can 't be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system. • Optical...