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.... Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Use of another battery may present a risk of used batteries. Keep them in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to replace the power cord set . Replace the battery with the same type as opening or removing covers may expose you need for service • the product does not operate normally after following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA...
.... Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Use of another battery may present a risk of used batteries. Keep them in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to replace the power cord set . Replace the battery with the same type as opening or removing covers may expose you need for service • the product does not operate normally after following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA...
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... would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the power button. See "Front view" on how your new computer. The printed User's Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of your computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Follow the instructions on the screen to the AcerSystem User's Guide.
... would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the power button. See "Front view" on how your new computer. The printed User's Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of your computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Follow the instructions on the screen to the AcerSystem User's Guide.
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... Internet Security 46 Frequently asked questions 47 Requesting service 50 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 50 Before you call 50 Battery pack 51 Battery pack characteristics 51 Maximizing the battery's life 51 Installing and removing the battery pack 52 Charging the battery 53 Checking the battery level 53 Optimising battery life 53 Battery-low warning 54 Acer Arcade (for selected models) 55 Remote control (for selected models) 56 Remote functions...
... Internet Security 46 Frequently asked questions 47 Requesting service 50 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 50 Before you call 50 Battery pack 51 Battery pack characteristics 51 Maximizing the battery's life 51 Installing and removing the battery pack 52 Charging the battery 53 Checking the battery level 53 Optimising battery life 53 Battery-low warning 54 Acer Arcade (for selected models) 55 Remote control (for selected models) 56 Remote functions...
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... 81 Fast Infrared (FIR) 81 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 82 IEEE 1394 port 82 PC Card slot 83 ExpressCard 84 Installing memory 85 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables 86 BIOS utility 89 Boot sequence 89 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 89 Password 89 Using software 90 Playing DVD movies 90 Power management 91 Acer eRecovery Management 92 Create backup 92 Burn backup disc 93 Restore and recovery 93 Troubleshooting 94 Troubleshooting tips 94 Error messages 94 Regulations and safety notices 96...
... 81 Fast Infrared (FIR) 81 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 82 IEEE 1394 port 82 PC Card slot 83 ExpressCard 84 Installing memory 85 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables 86 BIOS utility 89 Boot sequence 89 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 89 Password 89 Using software 90 Playing DVD movies 90 Power management 91 Acer eRecovery Management 92 Create backup 92 Burn backup disc 93 Restore and recovery 93 Troubleshooting 94 Troubleshooting tips 94 Error messages 94 Regulations and safety notices 96...
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Make sure to remember or write down your system. Empowering Technology password Before using Acer eLock Management and Acer eRecovery Management, you to access frequently used functions and manage your screen, it provides access to the following utilities: • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings. • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and ...
Make sure to remember or write down your system. Empowering Technology password Before using Acer eLock Management and Acer eRecovery Management, you to access frequently used functions and manage your screen, it provides access to the following utilities: • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings. • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and ...
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... the drop-down list. 2 Click "Apply". You can open Windows power options by clicking the appropriate tabs. Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver. To switch between , edit, delete and restore power plans, as required. You can also turn on . 4 If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you wish to switch to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. Note: You...
... the drop-down list. 2 Click "Apply". You can open Windows power options by clicking the appropriate tabs. Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver. To switch between , edit, delete and restore power plans, as required. You can also turn on . 4 If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you wish to switch to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. Note: You...
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... restored resolution is not correct after disconnecting a projector, or you project your computer's display to an external display device or projector using Display Properties or the utility provided by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your display settings using the hotkey: + . For projectors and external devices that is connected to the system. If autodetection hardware is implemented in the system and the external display supports it, your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display...
... restored resolution is not correct after disconnecting a projector, or you project your computer's display to an external display device or projector using Display Properties or the utility provided by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your display settings using the hotkey: + . For projectors and external devices that is connected to the system. If autodetection hardware is implemented in the system and the external display supports it, your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display...
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... use Acer eLock Management, the Empowering Technology password must be set without any other removable storage devices that data can apply locks to remember or write down your system is no method to reset it except by reformatting your system. Make sure to any kind of the devices types. Lock(s) will remain after rebooting, until removed. Note: If you can 't be set first. includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers...
... use Acer eLock Management, the Empowering Technology password must be set without any other removable storage devices that data can apply locks to remember or write down your system is no method to reset it except by reformatting your system. Make sure to any kind of the devices types. Lock(s) will remain after rebooting, until removed. Note: If you can 't be set first. includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers...
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...: • Use the shortcut key < > + • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Empowering Technology 13 Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in the Start menu Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display orientation...
...: • Use the shortcut key < > + • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Empowering Technology 13 Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in the Start menu Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display orientation...
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... slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 5 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 6 S-video/TV-out Connects to a television or display device (NTSC/PAL) port with S-video input. 7 External display Connects to a display device (VGA) port (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 8 DVI-D port Supports digital video connections. 9 Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based port network (for selected models). 10 Parallel port Connects to a printer. 11 Serial port Connects to a serial device...
... slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 5 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 6 S-video/TV-out Connects to a television or display device (NTSC/PAL) port with S-video input. 7 External display Connects to a display device (VGA) port (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 8 DVI-D port Supports digital video connections. 9 Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based port network (for selected models). 10 Parallel port Connects to a printer. 11 Serial port Connects to a serial device...
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... (minimum) key travel Touchpad with 4-way scroll button 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support Four easy-launch buttons: Empowering Key, email, Internet, user-programmable button Seven media keys: Acer Arcade, volume up/down, previous, next, play/pause, stop Four front-panel LED indicators: power, battery, WLAN, Bluetooth® Two communication LED switches: WLAN, Bluetooth® Acer remote controls: • Acer Arcade™ (48 keys) • Multi-Media remote controller (uses an external USB CIR...
... (minimum) key travel Touchpad with 4-way scroll button 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support Four easy-launch buttons: Empowering Key, email, Internet, user-programmable button Seven media keys: Acer Arcade, volume up/down, previous, next, play/pause, stop Four front-panel LED indicators: power, battery, WLAN, Bluetooth® Two communication LED switches: WLAN, Bluetooth® Acer remote controls: • Acer Arcade™ (48 keys) • Multi-Media remote controller (uses an external USB CIR...
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... cover is closed up when Num Lock is activated. Icon Function HDD Description Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Num Lock Lights up . Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Power Indicates the computer's power status. 28 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators. Bluetooth Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. 1. Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock...
... cover is closed up when Num Lock is activated. Icon Function HDD Description Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Num Lock Lights up . Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Power Indicates the computer's power status. 28 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators. Bluetooth Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. 1. Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock...
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... connect an external keypad. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. normal manner. It is on the keys. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in numeric mode. Cursor-control keys Hold while using cursor-control keys. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing Type the letters in a normal manner. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is in uppercase. When Scroll Lock is indicated by small characters located...
... connect an external keypad. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. normal manner. It is on the keys. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in numeric mode. Cursor-control keys Hold while using cursor-control keys. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing Type the letters in a normal manner. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is in uppercase. When Scroll Lock is indicated by small characters located...
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... be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < > : Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to a network domain) < > + : Minimizes all windows < > + : Open the Run dialog box < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Windows Vista...
... be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < > : Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to a network domain) < > + : Minimizes all windows < > + : Open the Run dialog box < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Windows Vista...
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... any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Turns the display screen backlight off . See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Turns the speakers on hotkeys. + + + + + + + Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Launches Acer eSettings in the hotkey combination. Hotkey Icon + Function Hotkey...
... any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Turns the display screen backlight off . See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Turns the speakers on hotkeys. + + + + + + + Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Launches Acer eSettings in the hotkey combination. Hotkey Icon + Function Hotkey...
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... a list of your Windows desktop and select Properties to the power outlet. • If it with a system disk and press + + to an external monitor. Then click on . The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to turn the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up the "Display Properties" dialog box. Press any key to save power. If pressing a key does...
... a list of your Windows desktop and select Properties to the power outlet. • If it with a system disk and press + + to an external monitor. Then click on . The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to turn the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up the "Display Properties" dialog box. Press any key to save power. If pressing a key does...
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You can also use the volume control buttons to eject the tray. (If your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose. Simply insert the tip of 1 meter apart. • Make sure there is a slot-load model, it will not have an eject hole.) The keyboard does not respond. Check the following: • Make sure that the infrared port is...
You can also use the volume control buttons to eject the tray. (If your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose. Simply insert the tip of 1 meter apart. • Make sure there is a slot-load model, it will not have an eject hole.) The keyboard does not respond. Check the following: • Make sure that the infrared port is...
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... out of Sleep mode, open files. 2 Remove any open the display; then press and release the power button. When you are just moving around or traveling with you This section gives you go within short distances, for example, from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off (Windows XP). Or: You can now safely take...
... out of Sleep mode, open files. 2 Remove any open the display; then press and release the power button. When you are just moving around or traveling with you This section gives you go within short distances, for example, from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off (Windows XP). Or: You can now safely take...
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... feature. Boot sequence To set this value 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 enable this utility. Password To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to set the 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...
... feature. Boot sequence To set this value 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 enable this utility. Password To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to set the 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...
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... bootable. English 93 Burn backup disc Using the Burn Disc page of Acer eRecovery Management, you can burn the factory default image, a user backup image, the current system configuration, or an application backup image to CD or DVD. 1 Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Burn Disc button. 3 Select the type of backup (factory default, user, current system, application...
... bootable. English 93 Burn backup disc Using the Burn Disc page of Acer eRecovery Management, you can burn the factory default image, a user backup image, the current system configuration, or an application backup image to CD or DVD. 1 Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Burn Disc button. 3 Select the type of backup (factory default, user, current system, application...