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... (only for certain models) 18 Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) 19 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 20 Frequently asked questions 22 Requesting service 25 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 25 Before you call 25 Battery pack 26 Battery ... battery level 28 Optimising battery life 28 Battery-low warning 29 Taking your notebook PC with you 30 Disconnecting from the desktop 30 Disconnecting from Acer ezDock II/II+ 30 Moving around 30 Preparing the computer 30 What to bring to meetings 31 Taking the computer home 31 Preparing the computer...
... (only for certain models) 18 Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) 19 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 20 Frequently asked questions 22 Requesting service 25 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 25 Before you call 25 Battery pack 26 Battery ... battery level 28 Optimising battery life 28 Battery-low warning 29 Taking your notebook PC with you 30 Disconnecting from the desktop 30 Disconnecting from Acer ezDock II/II+ 30 Moving around 30 Preparing the computer 30 What to bring to meetings 31 Taking the computer home 31 Preparing the computer...
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...only for certain models) 38 High-Definition Multimedia Interface (only for certain models) 39 PC Card slot 39 ExpressCard 40 Installing memory 41 BIOS utility 43 Boot sequence 43 Enable disk-to RF fields (RSS-102) 63 LCD panel ergonomic specifications 64 Index 65 Low-power license... (RSS-210) 63 Exposure of humans to -disk recovery 43 Password 43 Using software 44 Playing DVD movies 44 Power management 45 Acer eRecovery Management 46 Burn backup discs 47 Create a user backup 48 Manage user backups 50 Restore 51 Restore Windows Vista from backup discs...
...only for certain models) 38 High-Definition Multimedia Interface (only for certain models) 39 PC Card slot 39 ExpressCard 40 Installing memory 41 BIOS utility 43 Boot sequence 43 Enable disk-to RF fields (RSS-102) 63 LCD panel ergonomic specifications 64 Index 65 Low-power license... (RSS-210) 63 Exposure of humans to -disk recovery 43 Password 43 Using software 44 Playing DVD movies 44 Power management 45 Acer eRecovery Management 46 Burn backup discs 47 Create a user backup 48 Manage user backups 50 Restore 51 Restore Windows Vista from backup discs...
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... an external storage device, for convenient and secure backup. instantly synchronizes your computer system to work. • Lock key - If the laptop is equipped with Acer Bio-Protection, you only need to swipe your display for impressive presentations. • Sync key - Icon Productivity key Lock Presentation Sync Default application Launch Windows Lock...
... an external storage device, for convenient and secure backup. instantly synchronizes your computer system to work. • Lock key - If the laptop is equipped with Acer Bio-Protection, you only need to swipe your display for impressive presentations. • Sync key - Icon Productivity key Lock Presentation Sync Default application Launch Windows Lock...
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... (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). This means the cursor responds as clicking the left button. • Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models) to scroll up /down and move your finger on the touchpad on the right scroll... up or down /left (2) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to drag the cursor. Click and hold, then use the touchpad with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader. • Move your cursor pressing on the second tap and drag the cursor. Tap once.
... (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). This means the cursor responds as clicking the left button. • Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models) to scroll up /down and move your finger on the touchpad on the right scroll... up or down /left (2) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to drag the cursor. Click and hold, then use the touchpad with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader. • Move your cursor pressing on the second tap and drag the cursor. Tap once.
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... backlight off to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode...< > Volume down Decreases the sound volume. + < > + < > Brightness up Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. Decreases the screen brightness. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on hotkeys. + + + + + + + < > Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Volume up Brightness down Increases the ...
... backlight off to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode...< > Volume down Decreases the sound volume. + < > + < > Brightness up Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. Decreases the screen brightness. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on hotkeys. + + + + + + + < > Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Volume up Brightness down Increases the ...
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... access to three applications/ websites from a single finger swipe. With Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution, you to the Acer Bio-Protection help files. English 19 Acer Bio-Protection (only for your personal computer, as well as the convenience of your daily tasks with Acer FingerLaunch, while Acer ProfileLaunch can launch up to your computer with centralized password management...
... access to three applications/ websites from a single finger swipe. With Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution, you to the Acer Bio-Protection help files. English 19 Acer Bio-Protection (only for your personal computer, as well as the convenience of your daily tasks with Acer FingerLaunch, while Acer ProfileLaunch can launch up to your computer with centralized password management...
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... in a hidden partition on the system will be the only option for future recovery operations. Note: If your system is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. This feature occupies 15 GB in Main is the multilingual version, the operating system and language you choose when you purchase... your hard disk. Important! Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to its original settings without recovery CDs. Note: To activate the...
... in a hidden partition on the system will be the only option for future recovery operations. Note: If your system is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. This feature occupies 15 GB in Main is the multilingual version, the operating system and language you choose when you purchase... your hard disk. Important! Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to its original settings without recovery CDs. Note: To activate the...
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... from unauthorized access. Security features include hardware and software locks - Learn how to protect and take care of this password to gain access to the BIOS utility. • User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use . Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of...
... from unauthorized access. Security features include hardware and software locks - Learn how to protect and take care of this password to gain access to the BIOS utility. • User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use . Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of...
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...is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . • Type the User Password and press to use the computer. If you fail to access the BIOS utility. Then turn on boot parameter is set, a prompt appears when you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Press and hold the ...the password on the computer again, and try again. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. If you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. Important! Try...
...is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . • Type the User Password and press to use the computer. If you fail to access the BIOS utility. Then turn on boot parameter is set, a prompt appears when you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Press and hold the ...the password on the computer again, and try again. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. If you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. Important! Try...
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...Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen and use the and keys to run this feature. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not ...the top of the screen. Password To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen. English 43 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, ...
...Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen and use the and keys to run this feature. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not ...the top of the screen. Password To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen. English 43 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, ...
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... Saving Changes. Restart your computer. 2 During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to enter BIOS Setup, where you will reboot. The system will need to insert the first backup disc and enable the F12 Boot Menu via the BIOS Setup Utility. 1 Turn on your previously burned backup discs, you...
... Saving Changes. Restart your computer. 2 During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to enter BIOS Setup, where you will reboot. The system will need to insert the first backup disc and enable the F12 Boot Menu via the BIOS Setup Utility. 1 Turn on your previously burned backup discs, you...
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... the Exit submenu, press the ENTER key to Exit Saving Changes. Do this before rebooting your computer. 2 During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to enter BIOS Setup, where you can set the boot priority for long-term use the F5 key to move the IDE CD device...
... the Exit submenu, press the ENTER key to Exit Saving Changes. Do this before rebooting your computer. 2 During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to enter BIOS Setup, where you can set the boot priority for long-term use the F5 key to move the IDE CD device...
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...service center. Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in alphabetical order together with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Error ...dealer or an authorized service center. Do not attempt to open the computer yourself; The following table lists the error messages in the BIOS utility to more serious problems require opening up the computer. CMOS checksum error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Hard ...
...service center. Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in alphabetical order together with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Error ...dealer or an authorized service center. Do not attempt to open the computer yourself; The following table lists the error messages in the BIOS utility to more serious problems require opening up the computer. CMOS checksum error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Hard ...
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English 56 If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility.
English 56 If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility.
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... characteristics 37 charging 39 checking charge level 39 installing 38 low conditions 40 maximizing life 37 optimizing 39 removing 39 using the first time 37 BIOS utility 53 brightness hotkeys 28 C caps lock 25 on indicator 21 care AC adapter xvi battery pack xvii computer xvi CD-ROM ejecting manually 34...
... characteristics 37 charging 39 checking charge level 39 installing 38 low conditions 40 maximizing life 37 optimizing 39 removing 39 using the first time 37 BIOS utility 53 brightness hotkeys 28 C caps lock 25 on indicator 21 care AC adapter xvi battery pack xvii computer xvi CD-ROM ejecting manually 34...
Quick Start Guide
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...WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready* Modem*: 56K ITU V.92 Enhanced Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection)* Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot 396 (W) x 286 (D) x 35.2/44 (H) mm (15.59 x 11.261 ...AC adapter* 3-pin 90 W AC adapter* ENERGY STAR® 4.0* 105-/106-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device Acer EasyPort IV connector* ExpressCard™/54 slot* PC Card slot (Type II) Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* 5-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD)* USB 2.0 ...
...WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready* Modem*: 56K ITU V.92 Enhanced Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection)* Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot 396 (W) x 286 (D) x 35.2/44 (H) mm (15.59 x 11.261 ...AC adapter* 3-pin 90 W AC adapter* ENERGY STAR® 4.0* 105-/106-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device Acer EasyPort IV connector* ExpressCard™/54 slot* PC Card slot (Type II) Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* 5-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD)* USB 2.0 ...