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...to another device 49 computer 16 Turning your computer on and off 16 Power management 50 Taking care of your computer 17 Acer Green Instant On 50 Taking care of your AC adapter 18 Cleaning and servicing 18 Battery pack 51 Battery pack characteristics 51 Your...keys and embedded numeric keypad..... 30 Special considerations 58 Hotkeys 31 Setting up a home office 58 Windows keys 33 Traveling with the computer 59 Recovery 35 Preparing the computer 59 Acer Recovery Management 35 Creating recovery discs 36 Recovering your system 39 Types of recovery 41 What to take...
...to another device 49 computer 16 Turning your computer on and off 16 Power management 50 Taking care of your computer 17 Acer Green Instant On 50 Taking care of your AC adapter 18 Cleaning and servicing 18 Battery pack 51 Battery pack characteristics 51 Your...keys and embedded numeric keypad..... 30 Special considerations 58 Hotkeys 31 Setting up a home office 58 Windows keys 33 Traveling with the computer 59 Recovery 35 Preparing the computer 59 Acer Recovery Management 35 Creating recovery discs 36 Recovering your system 39 Types of recovery 41 What to take...
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... level for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. Eliminate glare and reflections by: placing your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source, minimizing room light by using drapes, shades or blinds, using a task light, changing the display's viewing angle, 14 - Safety and comfort...
... level for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. Eliminate glare and reflections by: placing your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source, minimizing room light by using drapes, shades or blinds, using a task light, changing the display's viewing angle, 14 - Safety and comfort...
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... the computer and want to turn it . Taking care of it. • Do not expose the computer to shut down the computer. • Use the Windows shutdown command: click Start then Click Shut Down. • Use the power button. • You can also put the computer in Sleep mode by pressing...
... the computer and want to turn it . Taking care of it. • Do not expose the computer to shut down the computer. • Use the Windows shutdown command: click Start then Click Shut Down. • Use the power button. • You can also put the computer in Sleep mode by pressing...
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USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. When Num Lock is in this mode when you need to do a lot of the 30 - The keyboard has three lock ...
USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. When Num Lock is in this mode when you need to do a lot of the 30 - The keyboard has three lock ...
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...+ + + + Function Play/Pause Stop Previous Next Description Play or pause a selected media file. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys for other... functions: < >: Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explorer < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your computer (if connected to a domain), or...
...+ + + + Function Play/Pause Stop Previous Next Description Play or pause a selected media file. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys for other... functions: < >: Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explorer < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your computer (if connected to a domain), or...
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Using the keyboard Note: Depending on your edition of Access Center < > + : Open Windows Mobility Center < > + : Display System Properties < > + : Restore minimized windows < > + : Cycle through open programs using Windows Flip 3-D < > + : Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar + < > + : Search for network computers Application key + < > + : Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar...
Using the keyboard Note: Depending on your edition of Access Center < > + : Open Windows Mobility Center < > + : Display System Properties < > + : Restore minimized windows < > + : Cycle through open programs using Windows Flip 3-D < > + : Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar + < > + : Search for network computers Application key + < > + : Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar...
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... system and factory-loaded software and drivers. If your computer when needed, you through each process. Acer eRecovery Management consists of the following functions: 1. RECOVERY Acer Recovery Management Note: Acer Recovery Management is only available with a preinstalled Windows operating system. Recovery - 35 To ensure you can recover your computer experiences problems that are not...
... system and factory-loaded software and drivers. If your computer when needed, you through each process. Acer eRecovery Management consists of the following functions: 1. RECOVERY Acer Recovery Management Note: Acer Recovery Management is only available with a preinstalled Windows operating system. Recovery - 35 To ensure you can recover your computer experiences problems that are not...
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Recovery - 37 2. To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create Drivers and Applications Backup Disc. OR To create recovery discs for the hard drive's entire original contents, including Windows and all factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create Factory Default Disc. - Important: We recommend that you create each type of recovery disc as soon as possible.
Recovery - 37 2. To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create Drivers and Applications Backup Disc. OR To create recovery discs for the hard drive's entire original contents, including Windows and all factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create Factory Default Disc. - Important: We recommend that you create each type of recovery disc as soon as possible.
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Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen. Recovering your system If Acer support did not help fix your computer to list, then click Next. Insert a blank disc... restore your problem, you keep the discs in the Backup to the Recovery - 39 Make sure you can use the Acer Recovery Management program. The drive ejects each disc, such as it completes burning it with a permanent marker. Remove the disc... until the process is complete. This will be shown the backup progress on each disc as 'Windows Recovery Disc 1 of 2' or 'Apps/Drivers Recovery disc'. 3.
Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen. Recovering your system If Acer support did not help fix your computer to list, then click Next. Insert a blank disc... restore your problem, you keep the discs in the Backup to the Recovery - 39 Make sure you can use the Acer Recovery Management program. The drive ejects each disc, such as it completes burning it with a permanent marker. Remove the disc... until the process is complete. This will be shown the backup progress on each disc as 'Windows Recovery Disc 1 of 2' or 'Apps/Drivers Recovery disc'. 3.
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... the item you want to install, then follow the on Contents. Click on the install icon for each time you can return to reinstall. Recovery Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you want to one of software and device drivers opens. 4. A list of these...
... the item you want to install, then follow the on Contents. Click on the install icon for each time you can return to reinstall. Recovery Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you want to one of software and device drivers opens. 4. A list of these...
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...Click on Next, then Finish. This process may take several minutes, and may need to reinstall everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your hard drive, back them up now. • If you can reinstall using ...Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. You can still run Windows, see "Recovering from within Windows" below. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press Enter. Click on he restore point you have created. Caution: This ...
...Click on Next, then Finish. This process may take several minutes, and may need to reinstall everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your hard drive, back them up now. • If you can reinstall using ...Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. You can still run Windows, see "Recovering from within Windows" below. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press Enter. Click on he restore point you have created. Caution: This ...
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...begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to . Follow the on Yes, then Start. Click on Start > All Programs > Acer, then click on OK. A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: ...Click on OK. Click on the Restore tab, then Restore system to restart your recovery discs" on page 45. Acer Recovery Management opens. 2. • If you cannot run Windows and your original hard drive is still working, see "Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on page 45. ...
...begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to . Follow the on Yes, then Start. Click on Start > All Programs > Acer, then click on OK. A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: ...Click on OK. Click on the Restore tab, then Restore system to restart your recovery discs" on page 45. Acer Recovery Management opens. 2. • If you cannot run Windows and your original hard drive is still working, see "Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on page 45. ...
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... and drivers: 1. Press F2 when starting your hard drive. 2. Turn on your recovery discs To reinstall Windows and all files on your computer. 2. Click on Restore system from factory default. This process will erase ...Boot Menu: 1. Click on Next. Recovering from your computer, then press Alt+F10 during startup To reinstall Windows and all files on your computer, insert the first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then... press F5 to change this setting to confirm. Acer Recovery Management opens. 2. Use the left or right arrow keys to select the Exit menu. 5.
... and drivers: 1. Press F2 when starting your hard drive. 2. Turn on your recovery discs To reinstall Windows and all files on your computer. 2. Click on Restore system from factory default. This process will erase ...Boot Menu: 1. Click on Next. Recovering from your computer, then press Alt+F10 during startup To reinstall Windows and all files on your computer, insert the first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then... press F5 to change this setting to confirm. Acer Recovery Management opens. 2. Use the left or right arrow keys to select the Exit menu. 5.
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Use your arrow keys to complete the recovery. 46 - Recovery Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow the onscreen prompts to select the line CDROM/DVD (this line may start from the recovery disc you to select which device to open the boot menu. During startup, press F12 to start with 'IDE 1...'), then press Enter. The boot menu allows you inserted. 5. Windows installs from , such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 4. Your computer will restart. 3. 6.
Use your arrow keys to complete the recovery. 46 - Recovery Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow the onscreen prompts to select the line CDROM/DVD (this line may start from the recovery disc you to select which device to open the boot menu. During startup, press F12 to start with 'IDE 1...'), then press Enter. The boot menu allows you inserted. 5. Windows installs from , such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 4. Your computer will restart. 3. 6.
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...browse photos open clear.fi Photo. To watch videos or listen to music open a clear.fi application, Windows Firewall will ask for certain models. Navigating media and photos The list in each window. Select Allow Access in the left panel shows your network ('Home Shared'). Important: When you can ...enjoy videos, photos and music. With Acer clear.fi, you first open clear.fi Media, to the same network....
...browse photos open clear.fi Photo. To watch videos or listen to music open a clear.fi application, Windows Firewall will ask for certain models. Navigating media and photos The list in each window. Select Allow Access in the left panel shows your network ('Home Shared'). Important: When you can ...enjoy videos, photos and music. With Acer clear.fi, you first open clear.fi Media, to the same network....
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... right corner, select Play to http://www.acer.com/clearfi/download/. Select the remote device that will not appear. For more help, go to . 2. Acer clear.fi - 49 Select a file in the main window, then use the media controls in this list, open Windows Media Player, select Stream and Allow remote ...control of the screen to control the remote device. Certified Acer devices with clear.fi or DLNA software can be used with the clear.fi software. To add a Windows PC to this list, certain PCs and storage devices will be used to play the media...
... right corner, select Play to http://www.acer.com/clearfi/download/. Select the remote device that will not appear. For more help, go to . 2. Acer clear.fi - 49 Select a file in the main window, then use the media controls in this list, open Windows Media Player, select Stream and Allow remote ...control of the screen to control the remote device. Certified Acer devices with clear.fi or DLNA software can be used with the clear.fi software. To add a Windows PC to this list, certain PCs and storage devices will be used to play the media...
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... want to recharge the battery rapidly. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then and a power outlet connect to the Windows power meter. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Rest the cursor over the battery/power icon on your situation: Situation Recommended Action The...
... want to recharge the battery rapidly. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then and a power outlet connect to the Windows power meter. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Rest the cursor over the battery/power icon on your situation: Situation Recommended Action The...
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... automatically when the system resumes and an Internet connection is used to disable. Acer Instant Connect Instant Connect ensures a faster connection to any of available networks during setup. Windows will detect and display a list of the networks that your ISP or router... documentation. Wireless networks Acer Instant Update Instant update is available: • Browser: Internet Explorer 9 and above ...
... automatically when the system resumes and an Internet connection is used to disable. Acer Instant Connect Instant Connect ensures a faster connection to any of available networks during setup. Windows will detect and display a list of the networks that your ISP or router... documentation. Wireless networks Acer Instant Update Instant update is available: • Browser: Internet Explorer 9 and above ...
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In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the taskbar. There is heard from the computer. No audio is a mechanical eject hole on the power. ... asked questions - 71 Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to resume. Check the following: • The volume may be muted. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be set to adjust the brightness level...
In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the taskbar. There is heard from the computer. No audio is a mechanical eject hole on the power. ... asked questions - 71 Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to resume. Check the following: • The volume may be muted. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be set to adjust the brightness level...
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... 5.65 to provide maximum shielding. These radar stations can cause interference with and/ or damage to this product to be operated indoors and away from windows to 5.85-GHz bands. to 5.35 and 5.725 to be used indoors for the frequency range of Industry Canada. Caution: When using IEEE 802.11a...
... 5.65 to provide maximum shielding. These radar stations can cause interference with and/ or damage to this product to be operated indoors and away from windows to 5.85-GHz bands. to 5.35 and 5.725 to be used indoors for the frequency range of Industry Canada. Caution: When using IEEE 802.11a...