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...batteries of the same kind as replacements. Also, any interference received, including interference that are included in the user's manual of each RF option device. Recycle if possible. For more information about our products, services, and support information, please visit our website: http://global.acer... unauthorized use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Do not use may cause undesired operation. Operation conditions This device complies with batteries. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow the RF safety instructions for wireless option devices that may cause...
...batteries of the same kind as replacements. Also, any interference received, including interference that are included in the user's manual of each RF option device. Recycle if possible. For more information about our products, services, and support information, please visit our website: http://global.acer... unauthorized use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Do not use may cause undesired operation. Operation conditions This device complies with batteries. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow the RF safety instructions for wireless option devices that may cause...
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...Taking care of your battery pack vi Cleaning and servicing vi Acer Empowering Technology 1 Acer eDataSecurity Management 2 Acer eLock Management 3 Acer ePerformance Management 4 Acer eRecovery Management 5 Acer eSettings Management 6 Acer eNet Management 6 Acer ePower Management 8 Acer ePresentation Management 9 An Aspire tour 10 Front view...Using a computer security lock 27 Audio 28 Adjusting the volume 28 Using the system utilities 29 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 29 Launch Manager 30 Norton AntiVirus 31 Microphone features 32 Frequently asked...
...Taking care of your battery pack vi Cleaning and servicing vi Acer Empowering Technology 1 Acer eDataSecurity Management 2 Acer eLock Management 3 Acer ePerformance Management 4 Acer eRecovery Management 5 Acer eSettings Management 6 Acer eNet Management 6 Acer ePower Management 8 Acer ePresentation Management 9 An Aspire tour 10 Front view...Using a computer security lock 27 Audio 28 Adjusting the volume 28 Using the system utilities 29 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 29 Launch Manager 30 Norton AntiVirus 31 Microphone features 32 Frequently asked...
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... Management backs up/recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. • Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to access frequently used functions and manage your...
... Management backs up/recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. • Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to access frequently used functions and manage your...
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...The default setting is "Maximum Performance." Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Maximum Battery. Or, you can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or ...suit your needs, then click OK. 5 The new profile will appear on the main screen. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to turn the following functions on the lower left-... window. Create new power scheme 1 Assign a name for mains (AC) or battery mode. 4 Choose which power options best fit your usage, there are four pre-defined profiles - To launch it, ...
...The default setting is "Maximum Performance." Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Maximum Battery. Or, you can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or ...suit your needs, then click OK. 5 The new profile will appear on the main screen. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to turn the following functions on the lower left-... window. Create new power scheme 1 Assign a name for mains (AC) or battery mode. 4 Choose which power options best fit your usage, there are four pre-defined profiles - To launch it, ...
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... Press to enable/disable the wireless function. Lights to indicate the status of wireless LAN communication. Indicates the computer's power status. 6 Battery indicator Indicates the computer's batttery status. 7 Arcade/media buttons For use the computer. the center button serves as a 4-way and ...right) scroll button. 9 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use with Acer Arcade and other media playing programs (for stereo sound recording. 7 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. ...
... Press to enable/disable the wireless function. Lights to indicate the status of wireless LAN communication. Indicates the computer's power status. 6 Battery indicator Indicates the computer's batttery status. 7 Arcade/media buttons For use the computer. the center button serves as a 4-way and ...right) scroll button. 9 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use with Acer Arcade and other media playing programs (for stereo sound recording. 7 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. ...
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15 Base view English # Item Description 1 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. latch 5 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 6 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by a screw). 7 Sub woofer Emits low frequency sound output. 8 PCI Card bay Houses the computer's Mini PCI Card. compartment 3 Battery lock latch Locks the battery in place. 4 Battery release Releases the battery for removal. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 2 Memory Houses the computer's main memory.
15 Base view English # Item Description 1 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. latch 5 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 6 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by a screw). 7 Sub woofer Emits low frequency sound output. 8 PCI Card bay Houses the computer's Mini PCI Card. compartment 3 Battery lock latch Locks the battery in place. 4 Battery release Releases the battery for removal. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 2 Memory Houses the computer's main memory.
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... 2200BG network connection (dual-mode 802.11b/g) or 2915ABG (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g)Wi-Fi® CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology WPAN (optional): integrated Bluetooth® v2.0 Kensington lock slot BIOS user and supervisor passwords 256/512 MB, and ...1 GB soDIMM memory modules 8-cell Li-ion battery pack 3-pin 90 W AC adapter External USB floppy disk drive 17 English Dimensions and weight Power subsystem Input devices Audio Communication Security Options...
... 2200BG network connection (dual-mode 802.11b/g) or 2915ABG (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g)Wi-Fi® CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology WPAN (optional): integrated Bluetooth® v2.0 Kensington lock slot BIOS user and supervisor passwords 256/512 MB, and ...1 GB soDIMM memory modules 8-cell Li-ion battery pack 3-pin 90 W AC adapter External USB floppy disk drive 17 English Dimensions and weight Power subsystem Input devices Audio Communication Security Options...
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... hard disk or optical drive is closed. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is active. Power Battery Lights up when the computer is on the front panel. Bluetooth Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication... status indicators on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on . (Lights amber when in stand-by or sleep mode) Lights up when the battery is being charged.
... hard disk or optical drive is closed. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is active. Power Battery Lights up when the computer is on the front panel. Bluetooth Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication... status indicators on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on . (Lights amber when in stand-by or sleep mode) Lights up when the battery is being charged.
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... programs, but can be reset by users. 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 30. Easy-launch button P Web browser Mail Default application Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable) User-programmable Internet browser (user-programmable) Email application...
... programs, but can be reset by users. 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 30. Easy-launch button P Web browser Mail Default application Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable) User-programmable Internet browser (user-programmable) Email application...
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... screen expands to an external monitor. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on your computer. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • 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 lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. If you are using the battery, it is not lit, no power is set to bring up . I pressed the power button, but the computer does not start or boot up the...
... screen expands to an external monitor. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on your computer. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • 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 lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. If you are using the battery, it is not lit, no power is set to bring up . I pressed the power button, but the computer does not start or boot up the...
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... next to prepare the computer for a period of the computer. If the meeting room does not have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on the battery by putting the computer in a protective case that you have some items at home, take with you Unless you other than your desktop, follow these... that the computer may want to bring anything with you are not actively using the computer. If your meeting will be longer, or if your battery is not fully charged, you may enter Hibernation mode after being in the meeting is relatively short, you probably do not need to take the...
... next to prepare the computer for a period of the computer. If the meeting room does not have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on the battery by putting the computer in a protective case that you have some items at home, take with you Unless you other than your desktop, follow these... that the computer may want to bring anything with you are not actively using the computer. If your meeting will be longer, or if your battery is not fully charged, you may enter Hibernation mode after being in the meeting is relatively short, you probably do not need to take the...
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...periods of time, you use another printer What to take with you Take the following items with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you to turn on your computer at home, you may require you plan to use your computer at... home. Make sure that the battery in an environment with a temperature between outside and room temperature. If the temperature change is charged. Airport security may want to add an external ...
...periods of time, you use another printer What to take with you Take the following items with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you to turn on your computer at home, you may require you plan to use your computer at... home. Make sure that the battery in an environment with a temperature between outside and room temperature. If the temperature change is charged. Airport security may want to add an external ...
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... are compatible. Traveling internationally with the computer When you need to show it for the country to which you are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use converter kits sold for taking the computer home, follow these tips are useful when...
... are compatible. Traveling internationally with the computer When you need to show it for the country to which you are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use converter kits sold for taking the computer home, follow these tips are useful when...
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... into the slot, then (b) gently press it down until it clicks into place. 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw. 5 Reinstall the battery pack, and reconnect the AC adapter. 6 Turn on the computer. Then turn the computer over to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC...
... into the slot, then (b) gently press it down until it clicks into place. 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw. 5 Reinstall the battery pack, and reconnect the AC adapter. 6 Turn on the computer. Then turn the computer over to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC...
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... the message and take the corrective action. The following table lists the error messages in the BIOS utility to reboot. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Hard disk 0 error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. type error I/O parity error Contact...
... the message and take the corrective action. The following table lists the error messages in the BIOS utility to reboot. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Hard disk 0 error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. type error I/O parity error Contact...
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... using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. Never spill liquid of fire or explosion. 13 Warning! Replace the battery with this unit. f If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for this product, make sure that are followed....make sure that could result in damage and will often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of another battery may explode if not handled properly. Adjust only those controls that the total rating of power supply cord set (provided in ...
... using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. Never spill liquid of fire or explosion. 13 Warning! Replace the battery with this unit. f If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for this product, make sure that are followed....make sure that could result in damage and will often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of another battery may explode if not handled properly. Adjust only those controls that the total rating of power supply cord set (provided in ...
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... caring for vi BIOS utility 68 brightness hotkeys 25 C caps lock 23 on indicator 19 care AC adapter v battery pack vi computer v CD-ROM ejecting 27 cleaning computer vi computer caring for v cleaning vi disconnecting 53 features 10, 29, 32 indicators 19 keyboards 23 ...
... caring for vi BIOS utility 68 brightness hotkeys 25 C caps lock 23 on indicator 19 care AC adapter v battery pack vi computer v CD-ROM ejecting 27 cleaning computer vi computer caring for v cleaning vi disconnecting 53 features 10, 29, 32 indicators 19 keyboards 23 ...
Service Guide
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... 42 Information 44 Main 46 Advanced 48 Security 51 Boot 52 Exit 53 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 55 General Information 56 Aspire 9500 Disassembly Procedure 57 Disassemble the Battery and HDD 57 Disassemble the TV Tuner and Wireless 57 Disassemble the CPU Heatsink 58 Disassemble the RAM and ODD 58 Disassemble the... 65 System Check Procedures 66 PhoenixBIOS POST Tasks and Beep Codes 71 Repair Flowchar 77 Chapter 5 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 102 Exploded Diagram 103 Aspire 9500 Parts 112 VII
... 42 Information 44 Main 46 Advanced 48 Security 51 Boot 52 Exit 53 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 55 General Information 56 Aspire 9500 Disassembly Procedure 57 Disassemble the Battery and HDD 57 Disassemble the TV Tuner and Wireless 57 Disassemble the CPU Heatsink 58 Disassemble the RAM and ODD 58 Disassemble the... 65 System Check Procedures 66 PhoenixBIOS POST Tasks and Beep Codes 71 Repair Flowchar 77 Chapter 5 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 102 Exploded Diagram 103 Aspire 9500 Parts 112 VII
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...) T 1 AV-in (7 pin) port (MFG option) T 1 RF input for digital TV and analog TV (MFG option) T Small (PCMCIA size) remote control T Kensington Lock T Parallel port Battery T 8 cells of Li-ion battery pack (4300mAH)(share with TM4050) T Smart Battery Compliant T ACPI 2.2 CPU power management standard supporting Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes 4
...) T 1 AV-in (7 pin) port (MFG option) T 1 RF input for digital TV and analog TV (MFG option) T Small (PCMCIA size) remote control T Kensington Lock T Parallel port Battery T 8 cells of Li-ion battery pack (4300mAH)(share with TM4050) T Smart Battery Compliant T ACPI 2.2 CPU power management standard supporting Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes 4
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System Status Indicators LED Orange Green, Orange Green, Orange Orange Blue Status E-mail button Cap Lock Num Lock Media Activity (HDD/ODD) System Power Battery Charging Wireless on/off Bluetooth on/off Aspire 9500
System Status Indicators LED Orange Green, Orange Green, Orange Orange Blue Status E-mail button Cap Lock Num Lock Media Activity (HDD/ODD) System Power Battery Charging Wireless on/off Bluetooth on/off Aspire 9500