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... closing the display cover, or by pressing the sleep hot key (Fn-Esc). English iv Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your Extensa's standard keyboard.
... closing the display cover, or by pressing the sleep hot key (Fn-Esc). English iv Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your Extensa's standard keyboard.
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... iii Basic care and tips for using your computer iv 1 Getting to know your Extensa 1 An Extensa tour 3 Front open view 3 Front view 4 Left view 6 Right view 7 Rear view 8 Bottom view 10 Features 11 Indicators 13 Using the keyboard 15 Special keys 15 Launch Keys 21 Touchpad 22 Touchpad basics 22 Storage 24... a computer security lock 32 Using passwords 32 2 Customizing my computer 35 Expanding through options 37 Connectivity options 37 Upgrade options 42 Using system utilities 44 Acer eManager 44 Launch Manager 44
... iii Basic care and tips for using your computer iv 1 Getting to know your Extensa 1 An Extensa tour 3 Front open view 3 Front view 4 Left view 6 Right view 7 Rear view 8 Bottom view 10 Features 11 Indicators 13 Using the keyboard 15 Special keys 15 Launch Keys 21 Touchpad 22 Touchpad basics 22 Storage 24... a computer security lock 32 Using passwords 32 2 Customizing my computer 35 Expanding through options 37 Connectivity options 37 Upgrade options 42 Using system utilities 44 Acer eManager 44 Launch Manager 44
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... device which functions like the left and right mouse buttons. accepts CDs or DVDs depending on and off to know your Extensa Description Two special keys for frequently used programs. See "Launch Keys" on page 21 for your computer. Ejects the optical...optical drive type. Comfortable support area for more details. Inputs data into your hands when you use the computer. English 4 # Item 3 Launch keys 4 Keyboard 5 Palmrest 6 Click buttons (left and right) 7 Touchpad 8 Status indicators Front view 1 Getting to show the status of the computer, its functions and...
... device which functions like the left and right mouse buttons. accepts CDs or DVDs depending on and off to know your Extensa Description Two special keys for frequently used programs. See "Launch Keys" on page 21 for your computer. Ejects the optical...optical drive type. Comfortable support area for more details. Inputs data into your hands when you use the computer. English 4 # Item 3 Launch keys 4 Keyboard 5 Palmrest 6 Click buttons (left and right) 7 Touchpad 8 Status indicators Front view 1 Getting to show the status of the computer, its functions and...
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... is on, the embedded keypad is cursor function. A better solution would be to do a lot of numeric data entry. English 15 Using the keyboard The full-sized keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Lock key Caps Lock Pad Lock (Fn-F10) Num...
... is on, the embedded keypad is cursor function. A better solution would be to do a lot of numeric data entry. English 15 Using the keyboard The full-sized keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Lock key Caps Lock Pad Lock (Fn-F10) Num...
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Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num lock on the right-handside of the keycaps. normal manner. English 16 1 Getting to know your Extensa Embedded numeric keypad The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on Num lock off Type numbers in a on embedded keypad. Hold Fn while typing letters Type the letters in a normal manner.
Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num lock on the right-handside of the keycaps. normal manner. English 16 1 Getting to know your Extensa Embedded numeric keypad The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on Num lock off Type numbers in a on embedded keypad. Hold Fn while typing letters Type the letters in a normal manner.
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Below are a few examples: + Tab (Activates next taskbar button) + E (Explores My Computer) + F (Finds Document) + M (Minimizes All) Shift + + M (Undoes Minimize All) + R (Displays the Run... 17 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. dialog box) Application key Opens a context menu (same as a right-click). Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. English Key Windows logo key Description Start button.
Below are a few examples: + Tab (Activates next taskbar button) + E (Explores My Computer) + F (Finds Document) + M (Minimizes All) Shift + + M (Undoes Minimize All) + R (Displays the Run... 17 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. dialog box) Application key Opens a context menu (same as a right-click). Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. English Key Windows logo key Description Start button.
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... and click on OK. 5 Click on Properties; For the Euro symbol to work, the keyboard layout has to be set to United States-International or United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a European layout, you first set to United States-International. The Euro symbol If your... Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on Keyboard. 3 Click on the Language tab. 4 Verify that the keyboard layout used for US keyboard users: The keyboard layout is set when you can type the Euro symbol on your keyboard layout is set up Description Increases the screen brightness. English 19 ...
... and click on OK. 5 Click on Properties; For the Euro symbol to work, the keyboard layout has to be set to United States-International or United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a European layout, you first set to United States-International. The Euro symbol If your... Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on Keyboard. 3 Click on the Language tab. 4 Verify that the keyboard layout used for US keyboard users: The keyboard layout is set when you can type the Euro symbol on your keyboard layout is set up Description Increases the screen brightness. English 19 ...
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then select United StatesInternational and click on OK. 5 Click on Details. 4 Verify that the keyboard layout used for more information. Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/typography/faq/faq12.... a text editor or word processor. 3 Hold Alt Gr and press the Euro symbol. If not, select and click on your Extensa To verify the keyboard type in Windows XP, follow the steps below: 1 Click on Start, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on Regional and Language Options. 3 Click on the Language tab ...
then select United StatesInternational and click on OK. 5 Click on Details. 4 Verify that the keyboard layout used for more information. Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/typography/faq/faq12.... a text editor or word processor. 3 Hold Alt Gr and press the Euro symbol. If not, select and click on your Extensa To verify the keyboard type in Windows XP, follow the steps below: 1 Click on Start, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on Regional and Language Options. 3 Click on the Language tab ...
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English 21 Launch Keys Located above the keyboard are the user programmable buttons e and P. To define the function of P button, see ""Acer eManager" on page 44 Launch key e P Default application Acer eManager application (User-programmable) Launch Manager application (User-programmable) Please see "Launch Manager" on page 44. Press the e "Acer Empowering Key" to run the Acer eManager.
English 21 Launch Keys Located above the keyboard are the user programmable buttons e and P. To define the function of P button, see ""Acer eManager" on page 44 Launch key e P Default application Acer eManager application (User-programmable) Launch Manager application (User-programmable) Please see "Launch Manager" on page 44. Press the e "Acer Empowering Key" to run the Acer eManager.
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... a built-in order to conserve energy. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more informations on page 18 for your Extensa Audio The computer comes with 16-bit high-fidelity AC'97 stereo audio, and dual stereo speakers. If no activity is as easy...(ACPI), which allows for a period of time (called an inactivity timeout), the computer stops some buttons. Windows handles all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, floppy drive, hard disk, peripherals connected to the serial and parallel ports, and video memory. This computer employs a power management scheme that...
... a built-in order to conserve energy. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more informations on page 18 for your Extensa Audio The computer comes with 16-bit high-fidelity AC'97 stereo audio, and dual stereo speakers. If no activity is as easy...(ACPI), which allows for a period of time (called an inactivity timeout), the computer stops some buttons. Windows handles all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, floppy drive, hard disk, peripherals connected to the serial and parallel ports, and video memory. This computer employs a power management scheme that...
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...you are taking the computer to a client's office or a different building, you may choose to consider when moving around or traveling with your Extensa This section gives you tips and hints to shut down the computer. 4 Close the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from your office desk...the building. You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within short distances, for example, from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor, and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one to place it in progress...
...you are taking the computer to a client's office or a different building, you may choose to consider when moving around or traveling with your Extensa This section gives you tips and hints to shut down the computer. 4 Close the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from your office desk...the building. You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within short distances, for example, from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor, and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one to place it in progress...
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... protect your computer while traveling: • Always take the computer as if you were taking it into the gate area. 30 1 Getting to know your Extensa English Setting up a home office If you frequently work on your computer at home, you may require you to turn on luggage. • If possible..., have the computer inspected by hand. Airport security may want to add an external keyboard, monitor, or mouse. What to bring with you Bring the following items with the computer "when you are safe, but do not put the computer...
... protect your computer while traveling: • Always take the computer as if you were taking it into the gate area. 30 1 Getting to know your Extensa English Setting up a home office If you frequently work on your computer at home, you may require you to turn on luggage. • If possible..., have the computer inspected by hand. Airport security may want to add an external keyboard, monitor, or mouse. What to bring with you Bring the following items with the computer "when you are safe, but do not put the computer...
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At the press of the launch key. See "Launch Keys" on page 21 for frequently used functions. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the two launch keys located above the keyboard. English 44 2 Customizing my computer Using system utilities Acer eManager Acer eManager is an innovative sofware designed for the location of Acer Empowering Key, the Acer eManager user interface appears, featuring four main settings -Acer eSetting, Acer ePresentation, Acer ePowerManagement and Acer eRecovery(manufacturing option).
At the press of the launch key. See "Launch Keys" on page 21 for frequently used functions. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the two launch keys located above the keyboard. English 44 2 Customizing my computer Using system utilities Acer eManager Acer eManager is an innovative sofware designed for the location of Acer Empowering Key, the Acer eManager user interface appears, featuring four main settings -Acer eSetting, Acer ePresentation, Acer ePowerManagement and Acer eRecovery(manufacturing option).
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...on Modems. 3 Click on Dialing Properties and begin setting up my location to use your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be blocking the ports. • Make sure you have the appropriate drivers (for printing to an infrared printer). • During ...the POST, press F2 to set up your location. English 55 The keyboard does not respond. The infrared port does not work . The printer does not work . HyperTerminal), you have the appropriate software running on the ...
...on Modems. 3 Click on Dialing Properties and begin setting up my location to use your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be blocking the ports. • Make sure you have the appropriate drivers (for printing to an infrared printer). • During ...the POST, press F2 to set up your location. English 55 The keyboard does not respond. The infrared port does not work . The printer does not work . HyperTerminal), you have the appropriate software running on the ...
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... to enter the BIOS Utility; Equipment Configuration Error Press F2 (during POST) to reboot. Some problems may be solved using the BIOS Utility. Keyboard Error or No Keyboard Connected Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Disk Boot Failure Insert a system (bootable) diskette into the floppy drive (A:), then press ...Enter to enter the BIOS Utility; Hard Disk 0 Extended Type Error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Keyboard Interface Error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center.
... to enter the BIOS Utility; Equipment Configuration Error Press F2 (during POST) to reboot. Some problems may be solved using the BIOS Utility. Keyboard Error or No Keyboard Connected Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Disk Boot Failure Insert a system (bootable) diskette into the floppy drive (A:), then press ...Enter to enter the BIOS Utility; Hard Disk 0 Extended Type Error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Keyboard Interface Error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center.
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...; Dual independent display Audio • 16-bit AC'97 stereo audio • Dual speakers • Separate audio ports for headphone-out, and line-in devices Keyboard and pointing device • 85-/86-key Windows keyboard • Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device in /microphone-
...; Dual independent display Audio • 16-bit AC'97 stereo audio • Dual speakers • Separate audio ports for headphone-out, and line-in devices Keyboard and pointing device • 85-/86-key Windows keyboard • Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device in /microphone-
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... 24 help online services 58 Hibernation mode hotkey 18 hotkeys 18 I IEEE 1394 port 40 indicator lights 13 infrared 38 ITW. See warranty K keyboard 15 embedded numeric keypad 16 hotkeys 18 lock keys 15 troubleshooting 55 Windows keys 17 L LEDs 13 M memory installing 43 upgrading 42 Index A...manually 54 troubleshooting 54 cleaning computer vi computer bringing to meetings 28 caring for iv cleaning vi disconnecting 27 features 3, 11 indicators 13 keyboards 15 moving around 27 on indicator 5, 14 performance 11 security 32 setting up a home office 30 taking home 28 traveling internationally 31...
... 24 help online services 58 Hibernation mode hotkey 18 hotkeys 18 I IEEE 1394 port 40 indicator lights 13 infrared 38 ITW. See warranty K keyboard 15 embedded numeric keypad 16 hotkeys 18 lock keys 15 troubleshooting 55 Windows keys 17 L LEDs 13 M memory installing 43 upgrading 42 Index A...manually 54 troubleshooting 54 cleaning computer vi computer bringing to meetings 28 caring for iv cleaning vi disconnecting 27 features 3, 11 indicators 13 keyboards 15 moving around 27 on indicator 5, 14 performance 11 security 32 setting up a home office 30 taking home 28 traveling internationally 31...
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... Card 40 ejecting 41 inserting 41 ports 37 POST (power-on self-test) 45 printer troubleshooting 55 problems 53 CD-ROM 54 display 53, 54 keyboard 55 printer 55 startup 53 troubleshooting 52 Q questions setting location for modem use 55 S safety CD or DVD 76 FCC notice 69 general instructions 74...
... Card 40 ejecting 41 inserting 41 ports 37 POST (power-on self-test) 45 printer troubleshooting 55 problems 53 CD-ROM 54 display 53, 54 keyboard 55 printer 55 startup 53 troubleshooting 52 Q questions setting location for modem use 55 S safety CD or DVD 76 FCC notice 69 general instructions 74...