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... your computer 18 Disable Fast startup 57 Taking care of your AC adapter 19 Battery pack 60 Taking care of your battery pack 19 Cleaning and servicing 19 Battery pack characteristics 60 Charging the battery 60 Your Acer notebook tour 21 Optimizing battery life 62 Screen view 22 Keyboard view 24 Left view 25 Information on...
... your computer 18 Disable Fast startup 57 Taking care of your AC adapter 19 Battery pack 60 Taking care of your battery pack 19 Cleaning and servicing 19 Battery pack characteristics 60 Charging the battery 60 Your Acer notebook tour 21 Optimizing battery life 62 Screen view 22 Keyboard view 24 Left view 25 Information on...
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Do not increase the volume to prevent battery leakage, do not come in installation unless proper ventilation is provided. - Your computer shipped with your computer. Do not place this product near you can't ... - This product should never be blocked or covered. Never use this product on a bed, sofa, rug or other particles. Dummies protect unused slots from lithium battery pack. -
Do not increase the volume to prevent battery leakage, do not come in installation unless proper ventilation is provided. - Your computer shipped with your computer. Do not place this product near you can't ... - This product should never be blocked or covered. Never use this product on a bed, sofa, rug or other particles. Dummies protect unused slots from lithium battery pack. -
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... exposed to qualified service personnel. The product has been dropped or the case has been damaged. - Do not pierce, open or disassemble the battery. Refer all servicing to rain or water. - The product was spilled into contact with the leaked fluids, rinse thoroughly with water and seek medical...small children. Guidelines for service. - Failure to leak acid, become hot, explode or ignite and cause injury and/or damage. If the battery leaks and you to dangerous voltage points or other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to...
... exposed to qualified service personnel. The product has been dropped or the case has been damaged. - Do not pierce, open or disassemble the battery. Refer all servicing to rain or water. - The product was spilled into contact with the leaked fluids, rinse thoroughly with water and seek medical...small children. Guidelines for service. - Failure to leak acid, become hot, explode or ignite and cause injury and/or damage. If the battery leaks and you to dangerous voltage points or other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to...
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...positive (+) and negative (-) terminals of a new battery is achieved only after two or three complete charge and discharge cycles. Note: Please refer to www.acer.com for its intended purpose. Replacing the battery pack The computer uses lithium batteries. Keep them in a fire as in a ...closed car in summer or winter. Use the battery only for battery shipping documents. Shortcircuiting the terminals may also...
...positive (+) and negative (-) terminals of a new battery is achieved only after two or three complete charge and discharge cycles. Note: Please refer to www.acer.com for its intended purpose. Replacing the battery pack The computer uses lithium batteries. Keep them in a fire as in a ...closed car in summer or winter. Use the battery only for battery shipping documents. Shortcircuiting the terminals may also...
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...and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: First things first - 19 Taking care of your battery pack Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Also, the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single...of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the fuse rating. Recycle if possible. Turn the power off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. • Never place the computer on top of it. Taking care of your AC adapter: • Do not connect the...
...and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: First things first - 19 Taking care of your battery pack Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Also, the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single...of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the fuse rating. Recycle if possible. Turn the power off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. • Never place the computer on top of it. Taking care of your AC adapter: • Do not connect the...
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Disconnect the AC adapter. 3. Use a soft, moist cloth. 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 "Frequently asked questions" on page 82. 20 - Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. 1. Turn off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2. First things first
Disconnect the AC adapter. 3. Use a soft, moist cloth. 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 "Frequently asked questions" on page 82. 20 - Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. 1. Turn off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2. First things first
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HDD indicator Indicates when the hard disk drive is blue when plugged in. Accepts one Secure Digital (SD or 5 SD card reader SDHC) card. # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Your Acer notebook tour - 23 Indicates the computer's battery status. Communication Indicates the computer's wireless indicator connectivity device status. Charging: The light is amber when the Battery indicator battery is charging. 4 Fully charged: The light is active. Note: Push to remove/install the card.
HDD indicator Indicates when the hard disk drive is blue when plugged in. Accepts one Secure Digital (SD or 5 SD card reader SDHC) card. # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Your Acer notebook tour - 23 Indicates the computer's battery status. Communication Indicates the computer's wireless indicator connectivity device status. Charging: The light is amber when the Battery indicator battery is charging. 4 Fully charged: The light is active. Note: Push to remove/install the card.
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Releases the battery for removal. Your Acer notebook tour - 29 Base view 1 2 4 3 # Icon 1 2 Item Description Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. Battery release latch Insert a suitable tool and slide to release.
Releases the battery for removal. Your Acer notebook tour - 29 Base view 1 2 4 3 # Icon 1 2 Item Description Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. Battery release latch Insert a suitable tool and slide to release.
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If you prefer to conserve energy. POWER MANAGEMENT This computer has a built-in order to reduce your computer's battery. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of these devices in power management unit that monitors system activity. These checks will slowly ...
If you prefer to conserve energy. POWER MANAGEMENT This computer has a built-in order to reduce your computer's battery. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of these devices in power management unit that monitors system activity. These checks will slowly ...
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...as backup. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and connect to start the next day with a fully charged battery. 60 - Charging the battery overnight before retiring for details on AC power while your dealer for the day. Your computer supports charge-in-use ...results in a significantly faster charge time. However, charging the battery with the computer turned off results in a significantly faster charge time. BATTERY PACK The computer uses a battery pack that it is charging. Charging the battery To charge the battery, first make sure that gives you travel or during a power...
...as backup. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and connect to start the next day with a fully charged battery. 60 - Charging the battery overnight before retiring for details on AC power while your dealer for the day. Your computer supports charge-in-use ...results in a significantly faster charge time. However, charging the battery with the computer turned off results in a significantly faster charge time. BATTERY PACK The computer uses a battery pack that it is charging. Charging the battery To charge the battery, first make sure that gives you travel or during a power...
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...32° F) or above 45° C (113° F). Insert the new battery without turning the computer on the computer and operate using battery power. 5. Warning! Conditioning a new battery pack Before you use a battery pack for the first time, there is a conditioning process that you should follow this ...charge. Connect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery. 3. Fully deplete the battery until the battery has been charged and discharged three times. If the computer is adversely affected by the following the battery conditioning process you from the unit. In addition,...
...32° F) or above 45° C (113° F). Insert the new battery without turning the computer on the computer and operate using battery power. 5. Warning! Conditioning a new battery pack Before you use a battery pack for the first time, there is a conditioning process that you should follow this ...charge. Connect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery. 3. Fully deplete the battery until the battery has been charged and discharged three times. If the computer is adversely affected by the following the battery conditioning process you from the unit. In addition,...
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... use . • Remove accessories that are advised to follow the suggestions set out below: • Purchase an extra battery pack. • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for mobile use the battery, the faster it is 10° C (50° F) to self-discharge faster. • Excessive recharging decreases ... end of its extremes, as they can continue to its effective life. • Using the computer on constant AC power with the battery inserted. You are not being used (e.g. If you want to use constant AC power, you get the most out of about 300 charges.
... use . • Remove accessories that are advised to follow the suggestions set out below: • Purchase an extra battery pack. • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for mobile use the battery, the faster it is 10° C (50° F) to self-discharge faster. • Excessive recharging decreases ... end of its extremes, as they can continue to its effective life. • Using the computer on constant AC power with the battery inserted. You are not being used (e.g. If you want to use constant AC power, you get the most out of about 300 charges.
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.... Turn off the computer. Turn off the computer if you want to see the battery's present charge level. Turn on the computer and resume work . Rest the cursor over the battery/power icon on your situation: Situation Recommended Action 1. Warning! connect to the power ..., the recommended course of action depends on the taskbar to recharge the battery rapidly. 1. charged battery 3. Data may be lost if the battery is available. 4. Checking the battery level The power meter indicates the current battery level. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then The AC...
.... Turn off the computer. Turn off the computer if you want to see the battery's present charge level. Turn on the computer and resume work . Rest the cursor over the battery/power icon on your situation: Situation Recommended Action 1. Warning! connect to the power ..., the recommended course of action depends on the taskbar to recharge the battery rapidly. 1. charged battery 3. Data may be lost if the battery is available. 4. Checking the battery level The power meter indicates the current battery level. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then The AC...
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... to continue using your computer. To install a battery pack: 1. To remove a battery pack: 1. Turn off the computer first. Align the battery with the contacts will enter first, and that the top surface of the battery is 1. Installing and removing the battery pack Important: Before removing the battery from the battery bay. 64 - make sure that the end...
... to continue using your computer. To install a battery pack: 1. To remove a battery pack: 1. Turn off the computer first. Align the battery with the contacts will enter first, and that the top surface of the battery is 1. Installing and removing the battery pack Important: Before removing the battery from the battery bay. 64 - make sure that the end...
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... being in Sleep mode. Then close and latch the display cover to plug in your computer in the meeting will be longer, or if your battery is relatively short, you other than your meeting room. 66 - You can put the computer in Sleep mode by pressing + . If your computer...
... being in Sleep mode. Then close and latch the display cover to plug in your computer in the meeting will be longer, or if your battery is relatively short, you other than your meeting room. 66 - You can put the computer in Sleep mode by pressing + . If your computer...
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.... If the meeting room does not have some items at home, take with you Unless you have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on the battery by putting the computer in a protective case that you have removed all media and compact discs from the drive(s). Preparing the computer After disconnecting the...
.... If the meeting room does not have some items at home, take with you Unless you have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on the battery by putting the computer in a protective case that you have removed all media and compact discs from the drive(s). Preparing the computer After disconnecting the...
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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 use another printer Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for instance, from your computer ... you to protect your office building to a client's office building or traveling locally. Traveling with your computer when carrying it home. Make sure that the battery in the computer is charged. Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as carry-on your computer - 69
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 use another printer Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for instance, from your computer ... you to protect your office building to a client's office building or traveling locally. Traveling with your computer when carrying it home. Make sure that the battery in the computer is charged. Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as carry-on your computer - 69
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... for traveling. 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 another country, check that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord...
... for traveling. 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 another country, check that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord...
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... computer? Check the following : • Do you have a USB storage device (USB disk or smartphone) plugged into the computer and to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be the cause: 82 - Nothing appears on the screen The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen...; If it is not lit, no power is lit, check the following : • If you are provided for each one. I turned on the battery, it and press + + to the computer. Unplug it may arise during the use of possible situations that the AC adapter is properly plugged into your...
... computer? Check the following : • Do you have a USB storage device (USB disk or smartphone) plugged into the computer and to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be the cause: 82 - Nothing appears on the screen The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen...; If it is not lit, no power is lit, check the following : • If you are provided for each one. I turned on the battery, it and press + + to the computer. Unplug it may arise during the use of possible situations that the AC adapter is properly plugged into your...
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... your dealer or an authorized service center. 86 - If the problem cannot be resolved, contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Error messages CMOS battery bad CMOS checksum error Corrective action Contact your dealer. Troubleshooting This chapter shows you how to deal with the recommended course of action. Error messages...
... your dealer or an authorized service center. 86 - If the problem cannot be resolved, contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Error messages CMOS battery bad CMOS checksum error Corrective action Contact your dealer. Troubleshooting This chapter shows you how to deal with the recommended course of action. Error messages...