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... in Portable Document Format (PDF). Follow these steps: 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on Extensa User's guide will run the Acrobat Reader setup program first. Follow the instructions on the screen to the many ways your computer can help you get started with setting up your computer. This User's guide introduces you ever need to use your Extensa, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the...
... in Portable Document Format (PDF). Follow these steps: 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on Extensa User's guide will run the Acrobat Reader setup program first. Follow the instructions on the screen to the many ways your computer can help you get started with setting up your computer. This User's guide introduces you ever need to use your Extensa, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the...
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...Do not expose the computer to temperatures below the LCD screen beside the launch keys. Note: If you take care of it near sources of your computer on and off To turn it on Turn Off. • Use the power switch Note: You can also shut down the computer. ...power switch for more than four seconds to shut down the computer by closing the display cover, or by pressing the sleep hot key (Fn-F4). If you turn off the computer and want to turn on page 27. • Use the customized functions for power management You can also use the power switch to perform power management functions...
...Do not expose the computer to temperatures below the LCD screen beside the launch keys. Note: If you take care of it near sources of your computer on and off To turn it on Turn Off. • Use the power switch Note: You can also shut down the computer. ...power switch for more than four seconds to shut down the computer by closing the display cover, or by pressing the sleep hot key (Fn-F4). If you turn off the computer and want to turn on page 27. • Use the customized functions for power management You can also use the power switch to perform power management functions...
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... Using the keyboard 15 Lock keys 15 Embedded numeric keypad 16 Windows keys 17 Hot keys 18 Special Key 20 Launch keys 21 Touchpad 23 Touchpad basics 23 Storage 25 Hard disk 25 Optical drive 25 Audio 27 Adjusting the volume 27 Power management 27 Moving around with your Extensa 28 Disconnecting from the desktop 28 Moving around 28 Taking the computer home 29 Traveling with the computer 31 Traveling internationally with...
... Using the keyboard 15 Lock keys 15 Embedded numeric keypad 16 Windows keys 17 Hot keys 18 Special Key 20 Launch keys 21 Touchpad 23 Touchpad basics 23 Storage 25 Hard disk 25 Optical drive 25 Audio 27 Adjusting the volume 27 Power management 27 Moving around with your Extensa 28 Disconnecting from the desktop 28 Moving around 28 Taking the computer home 29 Traveling with the computer 31 Traveling internationally with...
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... Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 6 S-video port (Manufacturing option) Connects to a television or display device with S-video input. 7 Network jack 8 Modem jack Connects to configuration. Only one Type II CardBus PC Card. 4 3-in -1 card reader is a manufacturing option, subject to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network (manufacturing option). 8 Right view 1 Getting to know your Extensa English # Item 1 IEEE 1394 port (Manufacturing option) Description Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. 2 PC Card slot eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot. 3 PC Card...
... Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 6 S-video port (Manufacturing option) Connects to a television or display device with S-video input. 7 Network jack 8 Modem jack Connects to configuration. Only one Type II CardBus PC Card. 4 3-in -1 card reader is a manufacturing option, subject to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network (manufacturing option). 8 Right view 1 Getting to know your Extensa English # Item 1 IEEE 1394 port (Manufacturing option) Description Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. 2 PC Card slot eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot. 3 PC Card...
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...; Intel® 855GME or 852GM chipset (manufacturing option) • 256/512 MB of DDR333 SDRAM standard, upgradeable to 2048 MB with dual soDIMM modules • 30 GB and above high-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk • Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) power management system • Li-ion main battery pack Display • The TFT LCD panel providing a large viewing area for maximum efficiency...
...; Intel® 855GME or 852GM chipset (manufacturing option) • 256/512 MB of DDR333 SDRAM standard, upgradeable to 2048 MB with dual soDIMM modules • 30 GB and above high-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk • Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) power management system • Li-ion main battery pack Display • The TFT LCD panel providing a large viewing area for maximum efficiency...
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... in uppercase. English English 15 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. When Scroll Lock is on and off. Lock keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on , the screen moves one line up or down when you need to connect an external keypad. Use this mode when you press the up...
... in uppercase. English English 15 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. When Scroll Lock is on and off. Lock keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on , the screen moves one line up or down when you need to connect an external keypad. Use this mode when you press the up...
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... + E + F1 + F Activates the next Taskbar button. Opens the Run dialog box. English Key Windows key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; Opens Help and Support. Opens the My Computer window. it launches the Start menu. Opens the Find: All Files dialog box. + M Shift + + R Minimizes all windows. + M Undoes the minimize all windows ( + M) action. English 17 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
... + E + F1 + F Activates the next Taskbar button. Opens the Run dialog box. English Key Windows key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; Opens Help and Support. Opens the My Computer window. it launches the Start menu. Opens the Find: All Files dialog box. + M Shift + + R Minimizes all windows. + M Undoes the minimize all windows ( + M) action. English 17 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
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... Acer eSetting in Sleep mode. Launches power options. Sleep Display toggle Puts the computer in the Acer eManager set by the Acer Empowering Key. Hot Key Icon Fn-F1 Function Hot key help Description Displays help on hot keys. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor. 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...
... Acer eSetting in Sleep mode. Launches power options. Sleep Display toggle Puts the computer in the Acer eManager set by the Acer Empowering Key. Hot Key Icon Fn-F1 Function Hot key help Description Displays help on hot keys. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor. 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...
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... internal touchpad on and off . Press to skip backward to start playing. Types the US dollar sign. Press to skip forward to return. Fn-↓ Volume down Play/Pause Stop Backwards Forward US dollar Euro Increases the screen brightness. Press any key to the next track or video file. Turns the speakers on and off . English English Hot Key Icon Fn-F6 Function Screen...
... internal touchpad on and off . Press to skip backward to start playing. Types the US dollar sign. Press to skip forward to return. Fn-↓ Volume down Play/Pause Stop Backwards Forward US dollar Euro Increases the screen brightness. Press any key to the next track or video file. Turns the speakers on and off . English English Hot Key Icon Fn-F6 Function Screen...
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Description Default Application 1 Bluetooth Lights to indicate the status of Bluetooth communications (optional) communications. 2 Wireless Lights to know your Extensa In addition, there are two launch keys at the front panet. No. Even when the cover is closed, you can easily access the features of Wireless and Bluetooth®. English 22 1 Getting to indicate the status of wireless LAN communications (optional) communications. However, the Wireless and Bluetooth keys cannot be reset by users.
Description Default Application 1 Bluetooth Lights to indicate the status of Bluetooth communications (optional) communications. 2 Wireless Lights to know your Extensa In addition, there are two launch keys at the front panet. No. Even when the cover is closed, you can easily access the features of Wireless and Bluetooth®. English 22 1 Getting to indicate the status of wireless LAN communications (optional) communications. However, the Wireless and Bluetooth keys cannot be reset by users.
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... 5 for a period of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to access. Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on external audio devices. This computer employs a power management scheme that monitors system activity. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more information on the computer is detected for more of time (called an inactivity timeout), the computer stops some buttons. English English 27 Audio The computer comes with 16...
... 5 for a period of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to access. Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on external audio devices. This computer employs a power management scheme that monitors system activity. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more information on the computer is detected for more of time (called an inactivity timeout), the computer stops some buttons. English English 27 Audio The computer comes with 16...
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.... What to bring the AC adapter with you other than that can damage the drive head. • Pack the computer in Sleep mode by putting the computer in Sleep mode. Press FnF4 or close and latch the display. Then tap any key or open the display, and press and release the power switch. Failure to remove the media can prevent the computer from sliding...
.... What to bring the AC adapter with you other than that can damage the drive head. • Pack the computer in Sleep mode by putting the computer in Sleep mode. Press FnF4 or close and latch the display. Then tap any key or open the display, and press and release the power switch. Failure to remove the media can prevent the computer from sliding...
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... BIOS Utility. 2 User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use. 3 Hard Disk Password protects your data by preventing unauthorized access to your hard disk. If you can set , no one can set the passwords using the BIOS Utility. Setting a password Passwords protect your Setup and Hard Disk passwords! There are also available. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to protect and take care of the computer lets you connect a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. a security lock...
... BIOS Utility. 2 User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use. 3 Hard Disk Password protects your data by preventing unauthorized access to your hard disk. If you can set , no one can set the passwords using the BIOS Utility. Setting a password Passwords protect your Setup and Hard Disk passwords! There are also available. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to protect and take care of the computer lets you connect a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. a security lock...
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... and P keys. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to run it. English English 45 Launch Manager The Acer Launch Manager allows you to set by clicking on page 21 for more information. BIOS Utility The BIOS Utility is being displayed. To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during the Power-On Self Test (POST) while the Extensa logo is a hardware configuration program built...
... and P keys. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to run it. English English 45 Launch Manager The Acer Launch Manager allows you to set by clicking on page 21 for more information. BIOS Utility The BIOS Utility is being displayed. To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during the Power-On Self Test (POST) while the Extensa logo is a hardware configuration program built...
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... up automatically. 3 Use the arrow keys to scroll to the language version you use this option. b Make sure the [Hard Disk Recovery] setting in [Advanced] is enabled or not. Follow the steps below to see if "Hard Disk Recovery" function is [Enabled]. c Exit the BIOS Setup Utility and save changes. Note: To activate BIOS Setup Utility, press during POST. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. The system will be the only option for future recovery operations. 5 The system...
... up automatically. 3 Use the arrow keys to scroll to the language version you use this option. b Make sure the [Hard Disk Recovery] setting in [Advanced] is enabled or not. Follow the steps below to see if "Hard Disk Recovery" function is [Enabled]. c Exit the BIOS Setup Utility and save changes. Note: To activate BIOS Setup Utility, press during POST. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. The system will be the only option for future recovery operations. 5 The system...
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... brightness level. • The display device might be set to an external monitor. Connect the AC adapter to save power. Press any key to power the computer. Nothing appears on the Settings tab to make sure that may be low and unable to turn the display back on battery power, it is the native resolution of your computer display. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to recharge the battery...
... brightness level. • The display device might be set to an external monitor. Connect the AC adapter to save power. Press any key to power the computer. Nothing appears on the Settings tab to make sure that may be low and unable to turn the display back on battery power, it is the native resolution of your computer display. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to recharge the battery...
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... DVD is a clear path between the two infrared ports. If your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be blocking the ports. • Make sure you have the appropriate software running on both devices are facing each other (+/- 15 degrees) a maximum of 1 meter apart. • Make sure there is free from scratches or smudges. Try attaching an external keyboard to access the BIOS Utility...
... DVD is a clear path between the two infrared ports. If your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be blocking the ports. • Make sure you have the appropriate software running on both devices are facing each other (+/- 15 degrees) a maximum of 1 meter apart. • Make sure there is free from scratches or smudges. Try attaching an external keyboard to access the BIOS Utility...
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... BIOS Utility and verify that delivers onscreen error message reports to the appropriate port on the Dialing Rules tab and begin setting up your location: 1 Click on Start, Setting, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on Phone and Modem Options. 3 Click on your communications software, you use the internal modem. See "Error messages" on page 65. Troubleshooting tips This notebook computer incorporates an advanced design that the parallel port is connected...
... BIOS Utility and verify that delivers onscreen error message reports to the appropriate port on the Dialing Rules tab and begin setting up your location: 1 Click on Start, Setting, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on Phone and Modem Options. 3 Click on your communications software, you use the internal modem. See "Error messages" on page 65. Troubleshooting tips This notebook computer incorporates an advanced design that the parallel port is connected...
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See warranty K keyboard 15 embedded numeric keypad 16 hotkeys 18 lock keys 15 troubleshooting 63 Windows keys 17 L LEDs 13 left view 5 M media access Index A AC adapter caring for v audio 27 adjusting the volume 27 troubleshooting 62 B battery pack caring for v BIOS utility 45 brightness hotkeys 19 C caps lock 15 on indicator 13 care AC adapter v battery pack v computer iv CD troubleshooting 63 CD-ROM ejecting 25 ejecting manually 62 troubleshooting 62 cleaning computer v computer bringing to meetings 29...
See warranty K keyboard 15 embedded numeric keypad 16 hotkeys 18 lock keys 15 troubleshooting 63 Windows keys 17 L LEDs 13 left view 5 M media access Index A AC adapter caring for v audio 27 adjusting the volume 27 troubleshooting 62 B battery pack caring for v BIOS utility 45 brightness hotkeys 19 C caps lock 15 on indicator 13 care AC adapter v battery pack v computer iv CD troubleshooting 63 CD-ROM ejecting 25 ejecting manually 62 troubleshooting 62 cleaning computer v computer bringing to meetings 29...
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... messages error 65 modem 37 N network 38 Notebook Manager hotkey 18 notice DVD copyright protection 84 num lock 15 on indicator 13 numeric keypad embedded 16 num lock 16 O online services 66 optical drive 25 options memory upgrade 42 P PC Card 40, 41 ejecting 41 inserting 40 ports 37 printer troubleshooting 64 problems 61 CD 63 CD-ROM 62 display 61 DVD 63 keyboard 63 printer 64 startup 61 troubleshooting 60 Q questions setting location for modem use...
... messages error 65 modem 37 N network 38 Notebook Manager hotkey 18 notice DVD copyright protection 84 num lock 15 on indicator 13 numeric keypad embedded 16 num lock 16 O online services 66 optical drive 25 options memory upgrade 42 P PC Card 40, 41 ejecting 41 inserting 40 ports 37 printer troubleshooting 64 problems 61 CD 63 CD-ROM 62 display 61 DVD 63 keyboard 63 printer 64 startup 61 troubleshooting 60 Q questions setting location for modem use...