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... your AC adapter 18 Cleaning and servicing 18 Battery pack 51 Battery pack characteristics 51 Your Acer notebook tour 19 Charging the battery 51 Screen view 20 Optimizing battery life 53 Keyboard view 22 Checking the battery level 53 Rear view 23 Battery-low warning 53 Information on USB 3.0 24 ... Hotkeys 30 Setting up a home office 58 Windows keys 32 Traveling with the computer 59 Recovery 34 Preparing the computer 59 Acer eRecovery Management 34 Creating recovery discs 35 Recovering your system 38 Types of recovery 40 What to take with you 59 Special ...
... your AC adapter 18 Cleaning and servicing 18 Battery pack 51 Battery pack characteristics 51 Your Acer notebook tour 19 Charging the battery 51 Screen view 20 Optimizing battery life 53 Keyboard view 22 Checking the battery level 53 Rear view 23 Battery-low warning 53 Information on USB 3.0 24 ... Hotkeys 30 Setting up a home office 58 Windows keys 32 Traveling with the computer 59 Recovery 34 Preparing the computer 59 Acer eRecovery Management 34 Creating recovery discs 35 Recovering your system 38 Types of recovery 40 What to take with you 59 Special ...
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... surface. Save the dummies for use it could result in contact with plastic dummies installed in this section may not apply to prevent battery leakage, do not come in a fire or electric shock. To avoid injury, ensure they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-... or any vibrating environment which will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack. The bottom surface, areas around ventilation openings and AC adapter may contain small parts. Safety and comfort - 7 These openings ...
... surface. Save the dummies for use it could result in contact with plastic dummies installed in this section may not apply to prevent battery leakage, do not come in a fire or electric shock. To avoid injury, ensure they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-... or any vibrating environment which will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack. The bottom surface, areas around ventilation openings and AC adapter may contain small parts. Safety and comfort - 7 These openings ...
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...pressurized container, and do not expose it in a humid, wet or corrosive environment. Do not pierce, open or disassemble the computer or battery. Do not use it to temperatures over 60° C (140° F). Failure to follow these guidelines may result in performance, indicating a... been damaged. The product exhibits a distinct change in damage and will often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of the battery, charging will not occur at temperatures below 0° C (32° F) or above 40° C (104° F). 8 - Refer all servicing...
...pressurized container, and do not expose it in a humid, wet or corrosive environment. Do not pierce, open or disassemble the computer or battery. Do not use it to temperatures over 60° C (140° F). Failure to follow these guidelines may result in performance, indicating a... been damaged. The product exhibits a distinct change in damage and will often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of the battery, charging will not occur at temperatures below 0° C (32° F) or above 40° C (104° F). 8 - Refer all servicing...
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... LAN (WLAN), Bluetooth and/or 3G. These devices may explode if not handled properly. The capacity and lifetime of the battery will eventually wear out. Battery performance is fully charged. Do not disassemble or dispose of them away from your body. RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE Warning!...positioned at least 1.5 centimeters (5/8 inch) away from your body. The full performance of a new battery is prohibited or when it and its antenna are not limited to www.acer.com for this device. When the operation time becomes noticeably shorter than normal, refer to follow any ...
... LAN (WLAN), Bluetooth and/or 3G. These devices may explode if not handled properly. The capacity and lifetime of the battery will eventually wear out. Battery performance is fully charged. Do not disassemble or dispose of them away from your body. RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE Warning!...positioned at least 1.5 centimeters (5/8 inch) away from your body. The full performance of a new battery is prohibited or when it and its antenna are not limited to www.acer.com for this device. When the operation time becomes noticeably shorter than normal, refer to follow any ...
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Fully charged: The light is charging. # Icon Item Description 5 Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Charging: The light is amber when the battery is blue. Your Acer notebook tour - 21 Battery indicator Indicates battery status.
Fully charged: The light is charging. # Icon Item Description 5 Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Charging: The light is amber when the battery is blue. Your Acer notebook tour - 21 Battery indicator Indicates battery status.
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Allows the computer to reset the computer (simulates removing and reinstalling the battery). Base view # Icon 1 Item Battery reset pinhole 2 Ventilation and cooling fan 3 Speakers 26 - Deliver stereo audio output. Your Acer notebook tour Description Insert a paperclip into the hole and press for four seconds to stay cool. • Do not cover or obstruct the openings.
Allows the computer to reset the computer (simulates removing and reinstalling the battery). Base view # Icon 1 Item Battery reset pinhole 2 Ventilation and cooling fan 3 Speakers 26 - Deliver stereo audio output. Your Acer notebook tour Description Insert a paperclip into the hole and press for four seconds to stay cool. • Do not cover or obstruct the openings.
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...your PC will consume significantly less power compared with Sleep mode, but it takes to the computer, and video memory. In this state, the battery remains ready to use for a period of time, the computer stops some or all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals... connected to open the lid. Note: Once in Sleep mode, the computer will take a little longer to preserve battery life. Acer Green Instant On The Acer Green Instant On feature allows your computer enters Sleep mode. When the computer is in less than the time it will automatically enter...
...your PC will consume significantly less power compared with Sleep mode, but it takes to the computer, and video memory. In this state, the battery remains ready to use for a period of time, the computer stops some or all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals... connected to open the lid. Note: Once in Sleep mode, the computer will take a little longer to preserve battery life. Acer Green Instant On The Acer Green Instant On feature allows your computer enters Sleep mode. When the computer is in less than the time it will automatically enter...
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However, recharging with the computer turned off results in a significantly faster charge time. Battery pack characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristics: • Employs current battery technology standards. • Delivers a battery-low warning. Your computer supports charge-in-use between charges. Battery pack - 51 You can continue to operate your computer on AC power while...
However, recharging with the computer turned off results in a significantly faster charge time. Battery pack characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristics: • Employs current battery technology standards. • Delivers a battery-low warning. Your computer supports charge-in-use between charges. Battery pack - 51 You can continue to operate your computer on AC power while...
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... constant AC power. 52 - Reconnect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery again. Follow these steps again until the battery-low warning appears. 5. Warning: Do not expose battery packs to accept the maximum possible charge. Fully deplete the battery until the battery has been charged and discharged three times. By following usage patterns: •...
... constant AC power. 52 - Reconnect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery again. Follow these steps again until the battery-low warning appears. 5. Warning: Do not expose battery packs to accept the maximum possible charge. Fully deplete the battery until the battery has been charged and discharged three times. By following usage patterns: •...
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...life span of its extremes, as it will continue to its effective life. Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you use ; Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Battery pack - 53 the more than 1,000 charges. You are advised to follow the... set out below: • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for selected models). • Excessive recharging decreases the battery life. • Look after your AC adapter and battery. Rest the cursor over the battery/power icon on -the-go use. • Eject a PC ...
...life span of its extremes, as it will continue to its effective life. Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you use ; Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Battery pack - 53 the more than 1,000 charges. You are advised to follow the... set out below: • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for selected models). • Excessive recharging decreases the battery life. • Look after your AC adapter and battery. Rest the cursor over the battery/power icon on -the-go use. • Eject a PC ...
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... fully depleted and the computer shuts down. Save all necessary files. 3. Turn off the computer. 54 - Close all applications. When the battery-low warning appears, the recommended course of action depends on your situation: Situation Recommended Action The AC adapter... 1. Battery pack Turn off the computer if you want to recharge the battery rapidly. Data will be lost if the battery to the mains power supply. Warning: Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible after...
... fully depleted and the computer shuts down. Save all necessary files. 3. Turn off the computer. 54 - Close all applications. When the battery-low warning appears, the recommended course of action depends on your situation: Situation Recommended Action The AC adapter... 1. Battery pack Turn off the computer if you want to recharge the battery rapidly. Data will be lost if the battery to the mains power supply. Warning: Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible after...
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.... Then close and latch the display cover to meetings If your meeting room. Traveling with you probably do not need to plug in your battery is relatively short, you other than your computer Note: The computer may want to bring the AC adapter with you to bring the computer ...out of time. If your meeting room does not have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode by pressing + . When you are taking the computer to a client's office or a different building, you are ready...
.... Then close and latch the display cover to meetings If your meeting room. Traveling with you probably do not need to plug in your battery is relatively short, you other than your computer Note: The computer may want to bring the AC adapter with you to bring the computer ...out of time. If your meeting room does not have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode by pressing + . When you are taking the computer to a client's office or a different building, you are ready...
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... Take the following items with you: • AC adapter. • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer. Make sure that the battery in the computer is charged. ray machines are safe, but do not put the computer through a metal detector. Airport security may require you to take...
... Take the following items with you: • AC adapter. • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer. Make sure that the battery in the computer is charged. ray machines are safe, but do not put the computer through a metal detector. Airport security may require you to take...
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Look at the power indicator: • If it and press + + to restart the system. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be low and unable to restart the system. • Do you are provided for each one. Unplug it... the AC adapter is properly plugged into your computer. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to turn the display back on the battery, it and press + + to power the computer. Frequently asked questions Check the following: • If you have a USB storage device (USB disk or smartphone)...
Look at the power indicator: • If it and press + + to restart the system. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be low and unable to restart the system. • Do you are provided for each one. Unplug it... the AC adapter is properly plugged into your computer. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to turn the display back on the battery, it and press + + to power the computer. Frequently asked questions Check the following: • If you have a USB storage device (USB disk or smartphone)...
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... an authorized service error center. - 75 contact your dealer or an authorized service center. See "Requesting service" on page 73. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance. Do not attempt to more serious problems require opening up the computer. Troubleshooting This chapter...
... an authorized service error center. - 75 contact your dealer or an authorized service center. See "Requesting service" on page 73. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance. Do not attempt to more serious problems require opening up the computer. Troubleshooting This chapter...
Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide
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WARNING: Indicates a potential for battery and circuit board disposal. Batteries and Circuit Boards >10 cm² have been highlighted in constant width. Example: the DRS5 User's Guide /usr/local/bin/fd the /TPH15spool_M program ...
WARNING: Indicates a potential for battery and circuit board disposal. Batteries and Circuit Boards >10 cm² have been highlighted in constant width. Example: the DRS5 User's Guide /usr/local/bin/fd the /TPH15spool_M program ...
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MIC Removal 3-24 LCD Module Removal 3-25 Battery Pack Removal 3-27 Hard Disk Drive Removal 3-29 LCD Bezel Removal 3-32 Fan Thermal Assembly Removal 3-33 LCD Hinge Removal 3-35 LCD Bracket Removal 3-...Installation 3-55 DIMM Installation 3-57 RTC Installation 3-58 Combo Module Installation 3-59 Solid State Disk (SSD) Installation 3-60 MIC Installation 3-62 Audio Board Installation 3-63 Battery Pack Installation 3-65 Hard Disk Drive Installation 3-67 Audio Board Installation 3-69 Fan Thermal Assembly Installation 3-70 Audio Board Installation 3-72 LCD Bracket Installation 3-73...
MIC Removal 3-24 LCD Module Removal 3-25 Battery Pack Removal 3-27 Hard Disk Drive Removal 3-29 LCD Bezel Removal 3-32 Fan Thermal Assembly Removal 3-33 LCD Hinge Removal 3-35 LCD Bracket Removal 3-...Installation 3-55 DIMM Installation 3-57 RTC Installation 3-58 Combo Module Installation 3-59 Solid State Disk (SSD) Installation 3-60 MIC Installation 3-62 Audio Board Installation 3-63 Battery Pack Installation 3-65 Hard Disk Drive Installation 3-67 Audio Board Installation 3-69 Fan Thermal Assembly Installation 3-70 Audio Board Installation 3-72 LCD Bracket Installation 3-73...
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...; Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology Dimension and Weight 0 Dimensions 376.8 (W) x 253 (D) x 33.8/23.1 (H) mm (14.69 x 9.86 x 1.31/0.92 inches) with 6-cell battery pack 376.8 (W) x 253 (D) x 33.8/23.1 (H) ...mm (14.69 x 9.86 x 1.31/0.92 inches) with 9-cell battery pack Weight 1.95 kg (4.30 lbs.) for models with HDD 1.85 kg ...
...; Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology Dimension and Weight 0 Dimensions 376.8 (W) x 253 (D) x 33.8/23.1 (H) mm (14.69 x 9.86 x 1.31/0.92 inches) with 6-cell battery pack 376.8 (W) x 253 (D) x 33.8/23.1 (H) ...mm (14.69 x 9.86 x 1.31/0.92 inches) with 9-cell battery pack Weight 1.95 kg (4.30 lbs.) for models with HDD 1.85 kg ...
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...) 216 g (0.47 lbs.)13 with 180 cm DC cable Battery 0 54Wh 4850 mAh 3-cell Li-ion battery pack Battery life: 8 hours ENERGY STAR® Input and Control 0 Keyboard 105-/106-/109-key Acer FineTip keyboard with HDCP support Headphone/speaker jack 1-4 Hardware...
...) 216 g (0.47 lbs.)13 with 180 cm DC cable Battery 0 54Wh 4850 mAh 3-cell Li-ion battery pack Battery life: 8 hours ENERGY STAR® Input and Control 0 Keyboard 105-/106-/109-key Acer FineTip keyboard with HDCP support Headphone/speaker jack 1-4 Hardware...
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... the indicator computer's power status. 3 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. Closed Front View 0 3 2 1 Figure 1-3. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11 Front View No Icon Item 1 Battery indicator Power indicator Description Indicates the computer's battery status. Charging: The light shows amber when the...
... the indicator computer's power status. 3 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. Closed Front View 0 3 2 1 Figure 1-3. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11 Front View No Icon Item 1 Battery indicator Power indicator Description Indicates the computer's battery status. Charging: The light shows amber when the...