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... power cord set, make sure that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of this product. • Use the product only with the performance of other nearby electrical devices that is a safety feature. Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from the wall outlet and refer servicing...
... power cord set, make sure that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of this product. • Use the product only with the performance of other nearby electrical devices that is a safety feature. Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from the wall outlet and refer servicing...
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... installed on your computer, clicking on your computer. This guide contains detailed information on how your mobile computing needs. Acer expressly disclaims any liability for meeting your computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. For instructions on the screen to use your reference only and except as provided in the specific warranty information contained in the AcerSystem User Guide...
... installed on your computer, clicking on your computer. This guide contains detailed information on how your mobile computing needs. Acer expressly disclaims any liability for meeting your computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. For instructions on the screen to use your reference only and except as provided in the specific warranty information contained in the AcerSystem User Guide...
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... servicing xv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Launching Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 2 Acer ePower Management (only for certain models) 4 Acer eRecovery Management (only for certain models) 6 Windows Mobility Center 8 Indicators 9 Easy-launch buttons 10 Productivity keys (only for certain models) 11 Touchpad 12 Touchpad basics (with fingerprint reader) 12 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons) 13 FineTrack and FineTrack buttons (only for certain models) 14 FineTrack basics 14 Using a computer security lock 14 Using the keyboard...
... servicing xv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Launching Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 2 Acer ePower Management (only for certain models) 4 Acer eRecovery Management (only for certain models) 6 Windows Mobility Center 8 Indicators 9 Easy-launch buttons 10 Productivity keys (only for certain models) 11 Touchpad 12 Touchpad basics (with fingerprint reader) 12 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons) 13 FineTrack and FineTrack buttons (only for certain models) 14 FineTrack basics 14 Using a computer security lock 14 Using the keyboard...
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... 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 pack characteristics 26 Maximizing the battery's life 26 Installing and removing the battery pack 27 Charging the battery 28 Checking the battery level 28 Optimising battery life 28 Battery-low warning 29 Taking your notebook...
... 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 pack characteristics 26 Maximizing the battery's life 26 Installing and removing the battery pack 27 Charging the battery 28 Checking the battery level 28 Optimising battery life 28 Battery-low warning 29 Taking your notebook...
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... 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-exempt radio communication 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 Troubleshooting 55 Troubleshooting tips 55 Error messages...
... 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-exempt radio communication 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 Troubleshooting 55 Troubleshooting tips 55 Error messages...
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... hide button on the Empowering Technology toolbar, then select Help. You may vary. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans (only for certain models). • Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely (only for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer system. Empowering Technology 1 Acer Empowering Technology The Empowering Technology toolbar makes it provides access...
... hide button on the Empowering Technology toolbar, then select Help. You may vary. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans (only for certain models). • Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely (only for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer system. Empowering Technology 1 Acer Empowering Technology The Empowering Technology toolbar makes it provides access...
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... Acer ePower Management (only for certain models) Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking the appropriate tabs. For more power options, click in the Acer ePower Management utility, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select Acer ePower Management. You can create, switch between power plans: 1 Mouse over the Acer ePower Management application on . 4 If necessary, change the display, sleep and hibernation settings...
... Acer ePower Management (only for certain models) Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking the appropriate tabs. For more power options, click in the Acer ePower Management utility, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select Acer ePower Management. You can create, switch between power plans: 1 Mouse over the Acer ePower Management application on . 4 If necessary, change the display, sleep and hibernation settings...
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... key < > + • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in the system tray Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and a shortcut to fit the situation as you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display...
... key < > + • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in the system tray Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and a shortcut to fit the situation as you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display...
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... Lock Power Lights up . Icon Function Description HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is closed up when Caps Lock is active. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is activated. Bluetooth (Manufacturing option) Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. 1. Indicates the computer's power status. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Wireless LAN...
... Lock Power Lights up . Icon Function Description HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is closed up when Caps Lock is active. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is activated. Bluetooth (Manufacturing option) Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. 1. Indicates the computer's power status. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Wireless LAN...
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... Sync Default application Launch Windows Lock function Minimizes your open application windows and prepares the display for presenting Launch NTI Shadow 11 English Productivity keys (only for certain models) Three productivity keys give users one-touch access to protection and manageability features for a more secure, smarter and easier way to an external storage device, for convenient and secure backup. minimizes open windows and prepares your computer system to work. • Lock key -
... Sync Default application Launch Windows Lock function Minimizes your open application windows and prepares the display for presenting Launch NTI Shadow 11 English Productivity keys (only for certain models) Three productivity keys give users one-touch access to protection and manageability features for a more secure, smarter and easier way to an external storage device, for convenient and secure backup. minimizes open windows and prepares your computer system to work. • Lock key -
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... following items show you how to use finger on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button. 12 3 Function Left button (2) Right button (3) Main touchpad (1) Execute Select Drag Access context menu Quickly click twice. These two buttons are similar to drag the cursor. Click once. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button); It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel.
... following items show you how to use finger on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button. 12 3 Function Left button (2) Right button (3) Main touchpad (1) Execute Select Drag Access context menu Quickly click twice. These two buttons are similar to drag the cursor. Click once. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button); It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel.
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... keyboard keys Num Lock on and off Type numbers in a embedded keypad. Hold while using cursor- The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external keypad. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in numeric mode. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Description When Caps Lock is indicated...
... keyboard keys Num Lock on and off Type numbers in a embedded keypad. Hold while using cursor- The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external keypad. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in numeric mode. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Description When Caps Lock is indicated...
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... connected to a network domain), or switch users (if you are on a + < > + : Use the arrow keys to a network domain) < > + : Minimizes all windows < > + : Open the Run dialog box < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Windows Vista or Windows XP, some shortcuts may not function as clicking the right mouse button; It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < > : Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows...
... connected to a network domain), or switch users (if you are on a + < > + : Use the arrow keys to a network domain) < > + : Minimizes all windows < > + : Open the Run dialog box < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Windows Vista or Windows XP, some shortcuts may not function as clicking the right mouse button; It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < > : Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows...
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Press any key 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 Acer Empowering Technology. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on and off. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Decreases the sound volume. + < > + < > Brightness up Launches Acer ePower Management in the hotkey combination. Hotkey Icon + Function Hotkey help Description ...
Press any key 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 Acer Empowering Technology. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on and off. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Decreases the sound volume. + < > + < > Brightness up Launches Acer ePower Management in the hotkey combination. Hotkey Icon + Function Hotkey help Description ...
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... Extend the desktop onto this function, please go to Start, All Programs and click on Acer GridVista. To enable the dual display feature of the four display settings indicated below: 12 2 13 1 3 2 13 24 Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is connected, then, open the Display Settings properties box using the Control Panel or by right-clicking the...
... Extend the desktop onto this function, please go to Start, All Programs and click on Acer GridVista. To enable the dual display feature of the four display settings indicated below: 12 2 13 1 3 2 13 24 Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is connected, then, open the Display Settings properties box using the Control Panel or by right-clicking the...
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...) disk in Sleep mode. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the battery, it is not lit, no power is in the external USB floppy drive? I turned on the screen. Press + (increase) to adjust the volume. Press and release the power button to save power. Easy solutions are using on . Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure...
...) disk in Sleep mode. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the battery, it is not lit, no power is in the external USB floppy drive? I turned on the screen. Press + (increase) to adjust the volume. Press and release the power button to save power. Easy solutions are using on . Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure...
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... to disconnect your computer from Acer ezDock II/II+: 1 Make sure that the battery pack is charged enough for certain models) Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories: 1 Save any open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off Or: You can now...
... to disconnect your computer from Acer ezDock II/II+: 1 Make sure that the battery pack is charged enough for certain models) Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories: 1 Save any open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off Or: You can now...
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Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to the computer, read the following section. To use is not compatible with a desktop PC. Please make sure that the cable you would with digital phone lines. English 36 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you are working. Warning...
Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to the computer, read the following section. To use is not compatible with a desktop PC. Please make sure that the cable you would with digital phone lines. English 36 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you are working. Warning...
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... screen. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen and use the and keys to enable this feature. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to Enabled. English 43 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to run this value to run it. while the notebook...
... screen. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen and use the and keys to enable this feature. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to Enabled. English 43 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to run this value to run it. while the notebook...
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... connections network 48 D display hotkeys 27 troubleshooting 33 DVD 54 DVD movies playing 54 E error messages 59 Euro 28 F FAQ. Index A AC adapter caring for xvi audio adjusting the volume 29 troubleshooting 33 B battery pack battery-low warning 40 caring for xvii 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...
... connections network 48 D display hotkeys 27 troubleshooting 33 DVD 54 DVD movies playing 54 E error messages 59 Euro 28 F FAQ. Index A AC adapter caring for xvi audio adjusting the volume 29 troubleshooting 33 B battery pack battery-low warning 40 caring for xvii 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...