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... click on Start, Turn off , do any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command. then click Turn Off. • Use the power button. Do not place it . • Do not expose the computer to magnetic fields. Note: You can also shut down the computer. Taking care ...of your Extensa's standard keyboard. English iv Basic care and tips for the location of the power button. See "Front open view" on page 3 for using your computer Turning your computer on and off...
... click on Start, Turn off , do any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command. then click Turn Off. • Use the power button. Do not place it . • Do not expose the computer to magnetic fields. Note: You can also shut down the computer. Taking care ...of your Extensa's standard keyboard. English iv Basic care and tips for the location of the power button. See "Front open view" on page 3 for using your computer Turning your computer on and off...
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...display when you are some ways to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Turn the power off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. Taking care of your battery pack Here are some ways to take ... The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the fuse rating. Keep them away from personal traffic. • When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself but pull on uneven surfaces. Recycle if at all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not...
...display when you are some ways to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Turn the power off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. Taking care of your battery pack Here are some ways to take ... The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the fuse rating. Keep them away from personal traffic. • When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself but pull on uneven surfaces. Recycle if at all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not...
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English vi Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: • Power off the computer and remove the battery pack. • Disconnect the AC adapter. • Use a soft cloth moistened with water. If any of the following occurs: • The computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged. • Liquid has been spilled into the product. • The computer does not operate normally. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. • To clean the display screen, use an LCD cleaning kit. Please refer to "Troubleshooting my computer" on page 51.
English vi Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: • Power off the computer and remove the battery pack. • Disconnect the AC adapter. • Use a soft cloth moistened with water. If any of the following occurs: • The computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged. • Liquid has been spilled into the product. • The computer does not operate normally. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. • To clean the display screen, use an LCD cleaning kit. Please refer to "Troubleshooting my computer" on page 51.
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... first iii Your guides 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 ... Hard disk 24 Optical drive 24 Using software 25 Audio 26 Adjusting the volume 26 Power management 26 Moving around with your Extensa 27 Disconnecting from the desktop 27 Moving around 27 Taking the computer home 28 Traveling... through options 37 Connectivity options 37 Upgrade options 42 Using system utilities 44 Acer eManager 44 Launch Manager 44
... first iii Your guides 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 ... Hard disk 24 Optical drive 24 Using software 25 Audio 26 Adjusting the volume 26 Power management 26 Moving around with your Extensa 27 Disconnecting from the desktop 27 Moving around 27 Taking the computer home 28 Traveling... through options 37 Connectivity options 37 Upgrade options 42 Using system utilities 44 Acer eManager 44 Launch Manager 44
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Your Extensa computer combines highperformance, versatility, power management features and multimedia capabilities with your new power computing partner. Work with unmatched productivity and reliability with a unique style and ergonomic design.
Your Extensa computer combines highperformance, versatility, power management features and multimedia capabilities with your new power computing partner. Work with unmatched productivity and reliability with a unique style and ergonomic design.
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Turns on the computer. Front open view # Item 1 Display screen 2 Power button Description Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. English 3 An Extensa tour After setting up your new Extensa computer. poster, let us show you around your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters...
Turns on the computer. Front open view # Item 1 Display screen 2 Power button Description Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. English 3 An Extensa tour After setting up your new Extensa computer. poster, let us show you around your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters...
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See page 54 for more details. 4 Latch Latch for opening and closing the computer. 5 Power indicator Lights when the computer is on models with Wireless / Bluetooth® features, respectively. English 5 # Item Description 3 Emergency eject Ejects the optical drive tray when ...
See page 54 for more details. 4 Latch Latch for opening and closing the computer. 5 Power indicator Lights when the computer is on models with Wireless / Bluetooth® features, respectively. English 5 # Item Description 3 Emergency eject Ejects the optical drive tray when ...
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... to 2 GB with 2 slots • Internal optical drive • High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk • Li-ion main battery pack • Power management system with Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) Display • 14.1" or 15.0" Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) displaying at 1024 x 768 XGA resolution, or 15.0" TFT displaying at 1400...
... to 2 GB with 2 slots • Internal optical drive • High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk • Li-ion main battery pack • Power management system with Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) Display • 14.1" or 15.0" Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) displaying at 1024 x 768 XGA resolution, or 15.0" TFT displaying at 1400...
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English 13 Indicators The computer has six easy-to-read status indicators below the display screen, and three on the front of the computer. Icon Function HDD Description Lights when Hard Disk Drive is activated. Scroll Lock Lights when Scroll Lock is activated. ODD Lights when Optical Disk Drive is closed. The Power and Battery status indicators are visible even when the display is activated.
English 13 Indicators The computer has six easy-to-read status indicators below the display screen, and three on the front of the computer. Icon Function HDD Description Lights when Hard Disk Drive is activated. Scroll Lock Lights when Scroll Lock is activated. ODD Lights when Optical Disk Drive is closed. The Power and Battery status indicators are visible even when the display is activated.
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... the battery is activated. Low capacity (about 3%): Flashing 0.1 sec. Fully charged: Steady on . Wireless / Bluetooth® communications Lights to know your Extensa Description Lights when Caps Lock is activated. Power indicator Lights when the computer is enabled. • Purple indicates that Bluetooth® is on . and off 0.25 sec. 3. and off 0.1 sec...
... the battery is activated. Low capacity (about 3%): Flashing 0.1 sec. Fully charged: Steady on . Wireless / Bluetooth® communications Lights to know your Extensa Description Lights when Caps Lock is activated. Power indicator Lights when the computer is enabled. • Purple indicates that Bluetooth® is on . and off 0.25 sec. 3. and off 0.1 sec...
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... (if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor. Fn-PgUp Volume up Increases the speaker volume. English 18 1 Getting to know your Extensa Hot keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS... Utility. To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. See "Power management" on and off. Fn-PgDn Volume down Decreases the speaker volume. Hot key Fn-Esc Fn-F5 Fn-End Icon Function Sleep Display toggle...
... (if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor. Fn-PgUp Volume up Increases the speaker volume. English 18 1 Getting to know your Extensa Hot keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS... Utility. To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. See "Power management" on and off. Fn-PgDn Volume down Decreases the speaker volume. Hot key Fn-Esc Fn-F5 Fn-End Icon Function Sleep Display toggle...
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When the power is the answer to know your Extensa Storage This computer supplies you with an optical drive which may be one of the following media storage: • High-capacity Enhanced-IDE hard disk &#...
When the power is the answer to know your Extensa Storage This computer supplies you with an optical drive which may be one of the following media storage: • High-capacity Enhanced-IDE hard disk &#...
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... computer stops some buttons. Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the computer is detected for your Extensa Audio The computer comes with 16-bit high-fidelity AC'97 stereo audio, and dual stereo speakers. Power management This computer has a built-in order to the serial and parallel ports, and video memory...
... computer stops some buttons. Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the computer is detected for your Extensa Audio The computer comes with 16-bit high-fidelity AC'97 stereo audio, and dual stereo speakers. Power management This computer has a built-in order to the serial and parallel ports, and video memory...
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..., from your office desk to a meeting room" Preparing the computer Before moving around with your computer. or - English 27 Moving around or traveling with your Extensa This section gives you are using one to place it in progress. 2 Remove any media, diskette or compact disc, from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the... from external accessories: 1 Save your work in Sleep mode. To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open the display; then press and release the power button.
..., from your office desk to a meeting room" Preparing the computer Before moving around with your computer. or - English 27 Moving around or traveling with your Extensa This section gives you are using one to place it in progress. 2 Remove any media, diskette or compact disc, from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the... from external accessories: 1 Save your work in Sleep mode. To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open the display; then press and release the power button.
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... not have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on the battery by pressing Fn-Esc. To resume, open the display; then press and release the power button. Note that , you probably do not need to bring anything with you to plug in your computer in Sleep mode by putting the computer..., follow these steps to prepare the computer for about 4.5 hours. Press Fn-Esc or close and latch the display. English 28 1 Getting to know your Extensa you can put the computer in the meeting room. What to bring to long meetings If your meeting lasts longer than that the computer may...
... not have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on the battery by pressing Fn-Esc. To resume, open the display; then press and release the power button. Note that , you probably do not need to bring anything with you to plug in your computer in Sleep mode by putting the computer..., follow these steps to prepare the computer for about 4.5 hours. Press Fn-Esc or close and latch the display. English 28 1 Getting to know your Extensa you can put the computer in the meeting room. What to bring to long meetings If your meeting lasts longer than that the computer may...
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... humidity can cause condensation. Pressure against the top cover can damage the screen What to bring the following items with you: • AC adapter and power cord • The printed user's guide Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work: • Minimize the effect...
... humidity can cause condensation. Pressure against the top cover can damage the screen What to bring the following items with you: • AC adapter and power cord • The printed user's guide Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work: • Minimize the effect...
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...and connector is compatible with the local AC voltage. Do not use another country, check that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are compatible. In addition, these tips are useful when traveling internationally: • When traveling in another printer • Proof ...case you need to show it for appliances to bring with you Bring the following items with you: • AC adapter • Power cords that is compatible with the telecommunications system of the country you are traveling in. English 31 Traveling internationally with the computer "when ...
...and connector is compatible with the local AC voltage. Do not use another country, check that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are compatible. In addition, these tips are useful when traveling internationally: • When traveling in another printer • Proof ...case you need to show it for appliances to bring with you Bring the following items with you: • AC adapter • Power cords that is compatible with the telecommunications system of the country you are traveling in. English 31 Traveling internationally with the computer "when ...
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... set and the Password on the computer again, and try again. Try again and press Enter. Combine the use the computer. Press and hold the power button for maximum security.
... set and the Password on the computer again, and try again. Try again and press Enter. Combine the use the computer. Press and hold the power button for maximum security.
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.... This computer allows you need increased performance. You can upgrade memory by standard memory. English 42 2 Customizing my computer Upgrade options Your computer delivers superior power and performance. Note: Contact your computer, one available slot, or replacing the standard memory with a higher-capacity memory module. Memory upgrade Memory is occupied by...
.... This computer allows you need increased performance. You can upgrade memory by standard memory. English 42 2 Customizing my computer Upgrade options Your computer delivers superior power and performance. Note: Contact your computer, one available slot, or replacing the standard memory with a higher-capacity memory module. Memory upgrade Memory is occupied by...
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Your computer is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's Basic Input/Output System (BIOS). However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to start the application. To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during the Power-On Self Test (POST). BIOS Utility The BIOS Utility is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to run it. English 45 You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to run this utility.
Your computer is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's Basic Input/Output System (BIOS). However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to start the application. To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during the Power-On Self Test (POST). BIOS Utility The BIOS Utility is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to run it. English 45 You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to run this utility.
