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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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... devices (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 52...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
... devices (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 52...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
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If the laptop is equipped with Acer Bio-Protection, you step out. 11 English Productivity keys (only for certain models) Three productivity keys give users one-touch access to protection and manageability features ...
If the laptop is equipped with Acer Bio-Protection, you step out. 11 English Productivity keys (only for certain models) Three productivity keys give users one-touch access to protection and manageability features ...
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...cursor. Click once. Click once. Tap twice (at the same speed as clicking the left button. • Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models) to perform selection and execution functions. This means the cursor responds ...as double-clicking a mouse button); Tapping on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. Click and hold, then use the touchpad with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader. • Move your finger across the touchpad (1) to move the cursor. • Press the left or right ...
...cursor. Click once. Click once. Tap twice (at the same speed as clicking the left button. • Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models) to perform selection and execution functions. This means the cursor responds ...as double-clicking a mouse button); Tapping on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. Click and hold, then use the touchpad with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader. • Move your finger across the touchpad (1) to move the cursor. • Press the left or right ...
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... pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Turns the internal touchpad on hotkeys. + + + + + + + < > Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Volume up Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. + < > + < > Brightness... up Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on and off. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Increases the sound volume. + < > ...
... pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Turns the internal touchpad on hotkeys. + + + + + + + < > Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Volume up Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. + < > + < > Brightness... up Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on and off. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Increases the sound volume. + < > ...
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... single finger swipe. With Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution, you to navigate through web browsers and documents using Acer FingerNav. Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you can now enjoy an extra layer of protection for certain models) Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is a... Password Bank, easy music player launching with Acer MusicLaunch, secure Internet favorites via Acer MyLaunch, and fast application/website launching and login with a simple swipe of accessing your finger! English 19 Acer Bio-Protection (only for your personal computer, as...
... single finger swipe. With Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution, you to navigate through web browsers and documents using Acer FingerNav. Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you can now enjoy an extra layer of protection for certain models) Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is a... Password Bank, easy music player launching with Acer MusicLaunch, secure Internet favorites via Acer MyLaunch, and fast application/website launching and login with a simple swipe of accessing your finger! English 19 Acer Bio-Protection (only for your personal computer, as...
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...disk. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to perform system recovery. The system will be erased.) It is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. Note: If your system is...Follow the steps below to its original settings without recovery CDs. Important! To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is showing, press + at the same time to enter the recovery process. 3 Refer to the onscreen instructions to -disk recovery is enabled...
...disk. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to perform system recovery. The system will be erased.) It is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. Note: If your system is...Follow the steps below to its original settings without recovery CDs. Important! To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is showing, press + at the same time to enter the recovery process. 3 Refer to the onscreen instructions to -disk recovery is enabled...
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Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Combine the use of protection for a security lock. Some keyless models are also available. If you need to secure the lock. Once set, you ... computer is a valuable investment that you forget your password, please get in touch with your dealer or an authorized service center. Learn how to the BIOS utility. • User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use . Security features include hardware and software locks - Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable...
Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Combine the use of protection for a security lock. Some keyless models are also available. If you need to secure the lock. Once set, you ... computer is a valuable investment that you forget your password, please get in touch with your dealer or an authorized service center. Learn how to the BIOS utility. • User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use . Security features include hardware and software locks - Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable...
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...screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to access the BIOS utility. Try again and press . Setting passwords You can set and the password on the computer again,...button for four seconds to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. Then turn on boot parameter is set passwords using the BIOS utility. You have three chances to use the computer. Try again and press . • When the User Password is enabled, a prompt appears...
...screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to access the BIOS utility. Try again and press . Setting passwords You can set and the password on the computer again,...button for four seconds to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. Then turn on boot parameter is set passwords using the BIOS utility. You have three chances to use the computer. Try again and press . • When the User Password is enabled, a prompt appears...
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...listed at the bottom of the screen and use the and keys to enable this value to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to Enabled.... Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do...
...listed at the bottom of the screen and use the and keys to enable this value to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to Enabled.... Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do...
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... ENTER key again to Exit Saving Changes. 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 computer and insert the first system recovery disc into the optical disc drive. English 52 Restore Windows Vista from backup... to Enabled. 6 Press the ESC key to enter the Exit submenu, press the ENTER key to select Yes. Restart your computer. 2 During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to enter BIOS Setup, where you will reboot.
... ENTER key again to Exit Saving Changes. 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 computer and insert the first system recovery disc into the optical disc drive. English 52 Restore Windows Vista from backup... to Enabled. 6 Press the ESC key to enter the Exit submenu, press the ENTER key to select Yes. Restart your computer. 2 During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to enter BIOS Setup, where you will reboot.
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... insert the first system recovery disc into the optical disc drive. 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 other devices to a lower...
... insert the first system recovery disc into the optical disc drive. 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 other devices to a lower...
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...parity error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. Hard disk 0 extended Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Do not attempt to reboot... an error message or an error symptom occurs, see "Error messages" below. Equipment configuration error 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. Keyboard...
...parity error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. Hard disk 0 extended Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Do not attempt to reboot... an error message or an error symptom occurs, see "Error messages" below. Equipment configuration error 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. Keyboard...
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English Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility. 56 If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance.
English Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility. 56 If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance.
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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...