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...: 1 Turn off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with Part 15 of the same kind as replacements. For more information about our products, services, and support information, please visit our website: http://global.acer.com. To prevent radio interference to the ...licensed service, this computer. Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth. Recycle ...
...: 1 Turn off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with Part 15 of the same kind as replacements. For more information about our products, services, and support information, please visit our website: http://global.acer.com. To prevent radio interference to the ...licensed service, this computer. Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth. Recycle ...
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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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... fit your usage, there are four pre-defined profiles - Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on the lower left-hand side of your own profiles. Empowering Technology 8 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface, or double-click...
... fit your usage, there are four pre-defined profiles - Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on the lower left-hand side of your own profiles. Empowering Technology 8 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface, or double-click...
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...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 ...Bluetooth communications. Receives signals from a remote control. 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. Closed front view # Icon Item 1 Speakers 2 ...
...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 ...Bluetooth communications. Receives signals from a remote control. 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. Closed front view # Icon Item 1 Speakers 2 ...
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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. compartment 3 Battery lock latch Locks the battery in place. 4 Battery release Releases the battery for removal. 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.
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. compartment 3 Battery lock latch Locks the battery in place. 4 Battery release Releases the battery for removal. 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.
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...11.26 x 1.55/1.65 inches) 3.9 kg (8.6 Ibs) ACPI 2.2 CPU power management standard supporting Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes 65 W Li-ion battery pack (8-cell) 2.5-hour rapid charge, 3.5-hour charge-in-use 3-pin 90 W AC adapter 103-key keyboard Touchpad with 4-way integrated scroll button 12 ... 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...
...11.26 x 1.55/1.65 inches) 3.9 kg (8.6 Ibs) ACPI 2.2 CPU power management standard supporting Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes 65 W Li-ion battery pack (8-cell) 2.5-hour rapid charge, 3.5-hour charge-in-use 3-pin 90 W AC adapter 103-key keyboard Touchpad with 4-way integrated scroll button 12 ... 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...
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Media activity Indicates when the hard disk or optical drive is activated. Power Battery Lights up when the computer is on the front panel. English 19 Indicators The computer has three easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-..., and four on . (Lights amber when in stand-by or sleep mode) Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Num Lock Lights up when the battery is closed. Icon Function Caps Lock Description Lights up when Caps Lock is active. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. The power...
Media activity Indicates when the hard disk or optical drive is activated. Power Battery Lights up when the computer is on the front panel. English 19 Indicators The computer has three easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-..., and four on . (Lights amber when in stand-by or sleep mode) Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Num Lock Lights up when the battery is closed. Icon Function Caps Lock Description Lights up when Caps Lock is active. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. The power...
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... Internet browser (user-programmable) Email application (user-programmable) Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. English 20 1. Please see "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 30. The mail and Web browser buttons are : mail, Web browser, Acer Empowering Key < > and one user-programmable button. Fully charged: The light shows green when...
... Internet browser (user-programmable) Email application (user-programmable) Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. English 20 1. Please see "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 30. The mail and Web browser buttons are : mail, Web browser, Acer Empowering Key < > and one user-programmable button. Fully charged: The light shows green when...
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... the computer does not start or boot up the "Display Properties" dialog box. Resolutions lower than this native resoution, the screen expands to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be too low. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be low ... the AC adapter to fill the computer display. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on your computer. If you are using the battery, it with a system disk and press + + to resume. Then click on the Settings tab to make sure that the resolution is not full-...
... the computer does not start or boot up the "Display Properties" dialog box. Resolutions lower than this native resoution, the screen expands to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be too low. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be low ... the AC adapter to fill the computer display. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on your computer. If you are using the battery, it with a system disk and press + + to resume. Then click on the Settings tab to make sure that the resolution is not full-...
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... 54 Note: If the Sleep indicator is off . What to bring the AC adapter with you have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode for the trip home: • Check that you to the top cover of time. Pressure against the top... and is on . In both cases, press and release the power button to bring to meetings If your meeting will be longer, or if your battery is relatively short, you probably do not need to your meeting is not fully charged, you may enter Hibernation mode after being in Sleep mode...
... 54 Note: If the Sleep indicator is off . What to bring the AC adapter with you have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode for the trip home: • Check that you to the top cover of time. Pressure against the top... and is on . In both cases, press and release the power button to bring to meetings If your meeting will be longer, or if your battery is relatively short, you probably do not need to your meeting is not fully charged, you may enter Hibernation mode after being in Sleep mode...
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...home for significant periods of the car to avoid exposing the computer to turn on your computer when carrying it home. Make sure that the battery in an environment with a temperature between outside and room temperature. 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 plan to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse. Setting up a home office If you ...
...home for significant periods of the car to avoid exposing the computer to turn on your computer when carrying it home. Make sure that the battery in an environment with a temperature between outside and room temperature. 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 plan to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse. Setting up a home office If you ...
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... with the local AC voltage. If not, purchase a power cord that are appropriate for the country to which you are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files if you plan to country. Airport security X-ray machines are moving from country to use converter kits sold for...
... with the local AC voltage. If not, purchase a power cord that are appropriate for the country to which you are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files if you plan to country. Airport security X-ray machines are moving from country to use converter kits sold for...
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... 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. Please consult a qualified technician or contact your local Acer dealer. Then turn the computer over to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer,... unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size.
... 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. Please consult a qualified technician or contact your local Acer dealer. Then turn the computer over to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer,... unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size.
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.... Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. type error I/O parity error Contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance. contact your dealer...
.... Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. type error I/O parity error Contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance. contact your dealer...
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...wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating. 9 Never push objects of any kind onto or into this product through cabinet slots as the product's battery we recommend in the product specification list. e If the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged. English 80 8 If an ...extension cord is used batteries promptly. 14 To avoid hazard of unexpected electrical shock, use the AC adapter only when the wall socket is properly grounded. 15 Use only the...
...wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating. 9 Never push objects of any kind onto or into this product through cabinet slots as the product's battery we recommend in the product specification list. e If the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged. English 80 8 If an ...extension cord is used batteries promptly. 14 To avoid hazard of unexpected electrical shock, use the AC adapter only when the wall socket is properly grounded. 15 Use only the...
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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