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... care of your battery pack 19 Cleaning and servicing 19 Battery pack characteristics 59 Charging the battery 59 Your Acer notebook tour 21 Optimizing battery life 61 Screen view 22 Keyboard view 24 Left view 25 Information on USB 3.0 26 Checking the battery level 62 Battery-low warning 62 ...and removing the battery pack 63 Right view 27 Base view 28 Traveling with your computer 64 Disconnecting from the desktop 64 Using the keyboard 30 Moving around 64 Lock keys and numeric keypad 30 Preparing the computer 65 Hotkeys 30 What to bring to meetings 65 Windows ...
... care of your battery pack 19 Cleaning and servicing 19 Battery pack characteristics 59 Charging the battery 59 Your Acer notebook tour 21 Optimizing battery life 61 Screen view 22 Keyboard view 24 Left view 25 Information on USB 3.0 26 Checking the battery level 62 Battery-low warning 62 ...and removing the battery pack 63 Right view 27 Base view 28 Traveling with your computer 64 Disconnecting from the desktop 64 Using the keyboard 30 Moving around 64 Lock keys and numeric keypad 30 Preparing the computer 65 Hotkeys 30 What to bring to meetings 65 Windows ...
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.... produce less heat and reduce cooling loads in the hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, neck or back: - wake from "Sleep" mode if the keyboard is pressed or mouse is ENERGY STAR? save more we can save money, conserve energy and improve the quality of inactivity, respectively. - ENERGY STAR... health and other musculoskeletal disorders. TIPS AND INFORMATION FOR COMFORTABLE USE Computer users may appear in warmer climates. - Environmental Protection Agency. Acer is committed to www.energystar.gov or www.energystar.gov/powermanagement. - The following symptoms may complain of climate change...
.... produce less heat and reduce cooling loads in the hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, neck or back: - wake from "Sleep" mode if the keyboard is pressed or mouse is ENERGY STAR? save more we can save money, conserve energy and improve the quality of inactivity, respectively. - ENERGY STAR... health and other musculoskeletal disorders. TIPS AND INFORMATION FOR COMFORTABLE USE Computer users may appear in warmer climates. - Environmental Protection Agency. Acer is committed to www.energystar.gov or www.energystar.gov/powermanagement. - The following symptoms may complain of climate change...
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... safety department. Safety and comfort If you view your monitor more comfortable computer use , consult a physician immediately and inform your eyes. Install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach. - Stand up and walk around regularly to reduce eyestrain. - Display 14 - Eyes - The following sections provide suggestions on...
... safety department. Safety and comfort If you view your monitor more comfortable computer use , consult a physician immediately and inform your eyes. Install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach. - Stand up and walk around regularly to reduce eyestrain. - Display 14 - Eyes - The following sections provide suggestions on...
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Your Acer notebook tour See "Using the keyboard" on and off. 2 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. Keyboard view 1 2 3 4 # Icon Item Description 1 Power button Turns the computer on page 30. 3 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 24 -
Your Acer notebook tour See "Using the keyboard" on and off. 2 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. Keyboard view 1 2 3 4 # Icon Item Description 1 Power button Turns the computer on page 30. 3 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 24 -
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...computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to do a lot of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. 30 - USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and a numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock key Description Caps Lock When ... alphabetic characters typed are in numeric mode. Use this mode when you press the up or down arrow ( + ) keys. Using the keyboard Num Lock The keys function as a calculator (complete with most of numeric data entry. Scroll Lock When Scroll Lock is on the screen ...
...computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to do a lot of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. 30 - USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and a numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock key Description Caps Lock When ... alphabetic characters typed are in numeric mode. Use this mode when you press the up or down arrow ( + ) keys. Using the keyboard Num Lock The keys function as a calculator (complete with most of numeric data entry. Scroll Lock When Scroll Lock is on the screen ...
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... + < > Brightness down Turns Scroll Lock on / off the computer's network devices. (Network devices vary by configuration.) Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Using the keyboard - 31 Hotkey + + + + + Icon Function Airplane mode Sleep Display toggle Display off Touchpad toggle Description Turns on or off to return.
... + < > Brightness down Turns Scroll Lock on / off the computer's network devices. (Network devices vary by configuration.) Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Using the keyboard - 31 Hotkey + + + + + Icon Function Airplane mode Sleep Display toggle Display off Touchpad toggle Description Turns on or off to return.
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... Start screen. Return to the next media file. Key Description Pressed alone it opens the application's context menu. 32 - Using the keyboard Play or pause a selected media file. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Hotkey + < > Icon Function Volume up Description Increases the sound volume. + < > + + + + Volume down...
... Start screen. Return to the next media file. Key Description Pressed alone it opens the application's context menu. 32 - Using the keyboard Play or pause a selected media file. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Hotkey + < > Icon Function Volume up Description Increases the sound volume. + < > + + + + Volume down...
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... can be viewed after each file is much longer, up to factory settings. 4. Click Reset. 5. Turn on your computer by copying files to choose the keyboard layout. 2. Click Troubleshoot. 3. Just remove my files quickly erases all your files and resets your PC. The process will take several minutes. 50 - Fully clean...
... can be viewed after each file is much longer, up to factory settings. 4. Click Reset. 5. Turn on your computer by copying files to choose the keyboard layout. 2. Click Troubleshoot. 3. Just remove my files quickly erases all your files and resets your PC. The process will take several minutes. 50 - Fully clean...
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... to select the Exit menu. During startup, press to Enabled. If your computer does not have a built-in the USB drive and turn on your keyboard type. 52 - Press when starting your computer. 3. b. d. c. e. Your computer will restart. 5. Use your recovery backup. 2. Windows starts from the recovery ...on a USB drive: 1. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is attached to start from, select the USB drive. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is selected, press to change this setting to open the boot menu. Select OK or Yes to select USB Device, then press Enter....
... to select the Exit menu. During startup, press to Enabled. If your computer does not have a built-in the USB drive and turn on your keyboard type. 52 - Press when starting your computer. 3. b. d. c. e. Your computer will restart. 5. Use your recovery backup. 2. Windows starts from the recovery ...on a USB drive: 1. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is attached to start from, select the USB drive. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is selected, press to change this setting to open the boot menu. Select OK or Yes to select USB Device, then press Enter....
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... devices in power management unit that monitors system activity. Power management System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to check for a period of time, the computer stops some or all of power to the computer, and video memory...
... devices in power management unit that monitors system activity. Power management System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to check for a period of time, the computer stops some or all of power to the computer, and video memory...
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... Follow these steps to secure the computer. Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one to disconnect your computer from your computer. Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7. Moving around When you are just moving around or traveling with your computer Save any open...
... Follow these steps to secure the computer. Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one to disconnect your computer from your computer. Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7. Moving around When you are just moving around or traveling with your computer Save any open...
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... you frequently work : • Minimize the effects of temperature changes by keeping the computer with you. • If you may want to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse. Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from home. If the temperature change is greater than...
... you frequently work : • Minimize the effects of temperature changes by keeping the computer with you. • If you may want to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse. Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from home. If the temperature change is greater than...
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... to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to the line-out port on the taskbar. The keyboard does not respond Try attaching an external keyboard to a USB port on the taskbar. • The brightness level might be set to an external monitor. Press + < > (increase..., look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the computer. If it works, contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose. 82 - If it is crossed-out, click the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level ...
... to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to the line-out port on the taskbar. The keyboard does not respond Try attaching an external keyboard to a USB port on the taskbar. • The brightness level might be set to an external monitor. Press + < > (increase..., look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the computer. If it works, contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose. 82 - If it is crossed-out, click the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level ...
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Hard disk 0 error Contact your dealer or an authorized service keyboard connected center. Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. I/O parity error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. ...an authorized service center. Equipment configuration error Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. Keyboard interface Contact your dealer or an authorized service type error center. Hard disk 0 extended Contact your dealer or an authorized service error center. Error...
Hard disk 0 error Contact your dealer or an authorized service keyboard connected center. Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. I/O parity error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. ...an authorized service center. Equipment configuration error Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. Keyboard interface Contact your dealer or an authorized service type error center. Hard disk 0 extended Contact your dealer or an authorized service error center. Error...
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... the cursor to access the charms, or press the Windows key + . or move the cursor to keep in mind 1. Press the Windows key on the keyboard; Frequently asked questions - 87 Three concepts you get to perform useful functions, such as sharing content, turning off your PC or changing settings. Charms Charms...
... the cursor to access the charms, or press the Windows key + . or move the cursor to keep in mind 1. Press the Windows key on the keyboard; Frequently asked questions - 87 Three concepts you get to perform useful functions, such as sharing content, turning off your PC or changing settings. Charms Charms...