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... Rights Reserved. Record the model number, serial number, purchase date and place of Acer Incorporated. No part of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are recorded on the label affixed to their respective companies. All correspondence concerning your computer. Aspire Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of this publication may...
... Rights Reserved. Record the model number, serial number, purchase date and place of Acer Incorporated. No part of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are recorded on the label affixed to their respective companies. All correspondence concerning your computer. Aspire Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of this publication may...
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... replace the power cord set . Do not pierce, open or disassemble the battery. If the battery leaks and you need for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. The battery can be charged and Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product from unexpected noise produced by a qualified...
... replace the power cord set . Do not pierce, open or disassemble the battery. If the battery leaks and you need for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. The battery can be charged and Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product from unexpected noise produced by a qualified...
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...of them away from the battery, which came bundled with your reseller for this equipment during lightning or thunderstorms. Warning! Use only Acer approved batteries, and recharge your pocket or purse. Always try to local regulations. Batteries may damage the battery or the connecting object....telephone lines from lightning, do not use any charger or battery that which could affect performance. Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Replace the battery with the same type as household waste. Use of used batteries. Keep them in summer or winter...
...of them away from the battery, which came bundled with your reseller for this equipment during lightning or thunderstorms. Warning! Use only Acer approved batteries, and recharge your pocket or purse. Always try to local regulations. Batteries may damage the battery or the connecting object....telephone lines from lightning, do not use any charger or battery that which could affect performance. Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Replace the battery with the same type as household waste. Use of used batteries. Keep them in summer or winter...
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... the device, or install the device in the air bag deployment area. Faulty installation or service may be dangerous to turn off the notebook near gas pumps at service stations. For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember that all signs and instructions. Using your vehicle or...teledevices in an aircraft may be illegal. chemical plants; or where blasting operations are often, but not always, marked. Do not switch the notebook on when wireless phone use of the global environment, please recycle. Emergency calls Warning: You cannot make an emergency call you would normally be...
... the device, or install the device in the air bag deployment area. Faulty installation or service may be dangerous to turn off the notebook near gas pumps at service stations. For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember that all signs and instructions. Using your vehicle or...teledevices in an aircraft may be illegal. chemical plants; or where blasting operations are often, but not always, marked. Do not switch the notebook on when wireless phone use of the global environment, please recycle. Emergency calls Warning: You cannot make an emergency call you would normally be...
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...emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by pushing power button. • More power management settings can be done through Acer ePower Management. ENERGY STAR qualified home electronic products in the off . Note: The statement above is applicable only to protect the... working in front of a computer. x ENERGY STAR is a government program (public/private partnership) that gives people the power to Acer notebooks with an ENERGY STAR sticker located in the bottom right-hand corner of the palm rest. Tips and information for energy efficiency. Incorrect...
...emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by pushing power button. • More power management settings can be done through Acer ePower Management. ENERGY STAR qualified home electronic products in the off . Note: The statement above is applicable only to protect the... working in front of a computer. x ENERGY STAR is a government program (public/private partnership) that gives people the power to Acer notebooks with an ENERGY STAR sticker located in the bottom right-hand corner of the palm rest. Tips and information for energy efficiency. Incorrect...
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... The printed Quick Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of the series, but not necessarily in the text with setting up your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the power button. Follow the instructions on AcerSystem User's Guide. Please understand that due to complete the installation.... Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Basic care and tips for certain models". Such instances are only contained in the Aspire product series. For more productive, please refer to use your computer. Your guides To help you purchased. The printed...
... The printed Quick Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of the series, but not necessarily in the text with setting up your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the power button. Follow the instructions on AcerSystem User's Guide. Please understand that due to complete the installation.... Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Basic care and tips for certain models". Such instances are only contained in the Aspire product series. For more productive, please refer to use your computer. Your guides To help you purchased. The printed...
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... and removing the battery pack 34 Charging the battery 35 Checking the battery level 35 Optimising battery life 35 Battery-low warning 36 Acer Arcade Deluxe 37 General controls 37 Navigation controls 38 Player controls 38 Cinema 38 Movies: 38 Videos: 39 Playing a video file:...Advanced 40 Live Update: 40 Albums 42 Editing Pictures 42 Slideshow settings 43 Snapshot 43 Music 43 Background mode 43 Taking your notebook PC with you 44 Disconnecting from the desktop 44 Moving around 44 Preparing the computer 44 What to bring to meetings 45 Taking...
... and removing the battery pack 34 Charging the battery 35 Checking the battery level 35 Optimising battery life 35 Battery-low warning 36 Acer Arcade Deluxe 37 General controls 37 Navigation controls 38 Player controls 38 Cinema 38 Movies: 38 Videos: 39 Playing a video file:...Advanced 40 Live Update: 40 Albums 42 Editing Pictures 42 Slideshow settings 43 Snapshot 43 Music 43 Background mode 43 Taking your notebook PC with you 44 Disconnecting from the desktop 44 Moving around 44 Preparing the computer 44 What to bring to meetings 45 Taking...
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...: When using the touchpad, keep it - The exact configuration of a locked drawer. The touchpad is enabled on the model purchased. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for reference only. Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is sensitive to secure the lock. dry and clean...
...: When using the touchpad, keep it - The exact configuration of a locked drawer. The touchpad is enabled on the model purchased. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for reference only. Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is sensitive to secure the lock. dry and clean...
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... with 32-bit High Definition (HD) Audio, and stereo speakers. English 24 Audio The computer also comes with the tube-style hinge. Acer PureZone technology supports Acoustic Echo Cancellation, Beam Forming and Noise Suppression for certain models) The dedicated Tuba CineBass subwoofer pumps out earthshaking movie-house... (only for certain models) The system provides you highquality digital surround sound for certain models) Your Acer notebook comes with the Dolby Home Theater® audio enhancement featuring Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital Live, Dolby Headphone, Dolby Natural Bass...
... with 32-bit High Definition (HD) Audio, and stereo speakers. English 24 Audio The computer also comes with the tube-style hinge. Acer PureZone technology supports Acoustic Echo Cancellation, Beam Forming and Noise Suppression for certain models) The dedicated Tuba CineBass subwoofer pumps out earthshaking movie-house... (only for certain models) The system provides you highquality digital surround sound for certain models) Your Acer notebook comes with the Dolby Home Theater® audio enhancement featuring Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital Live, Dolby Headphone, Dolby Natural Bass...
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... home theater visuals have finally arrived for certain models) 16:9 display delivers Full HD movies at home like never before. Video 16:9 display (only for notebook entertainment enthusiasts. Dolby Natural Bass A bass enhancement system, which produces a wide stereo image and improves the separation of instruments without diminishing the center of most...
... home theater visuals have finally arrived for certain models) 16:9 display delivers Full HD movies at home like never before. Video 16:9 display (only for notebook entertainment enthusiasts. Dolby Natural Bass A bass enhancement system, which produces a wide stereo image and improves the separation of instruments without diminishing the center of most...
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Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on certain models. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that a second display is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays...
Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on certain models. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that a second display is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays...
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... Start, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on Phone and Modem Options. 3 Begin setting up , you can skip the Internet Connection setup, as it works, contact your notebook, that the printer cable is not necessary to complete the installation of a pen or paperclip into the hole and push to a power outlet and that...
... Start, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on Phone and Modem Options. 3 Begin setting up , you can skip the Internet Connection setup, as it works, contact your notebook, that the printer cable is not necessary to complete the installation of a pen or paperclip into the hole and push to a power outlet and that...
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...turn on your hard disk Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to perform system recovery. This feature occupies 15 GB in Main is the multilingual version, the operating system and...To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. 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...all data files before using this option. Follow the steps below to rebuild your notebook.
...turn on your hard disk Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to perform system recovery. This feature occupies 15 GB in Main is the multilingual version, the operating system and...To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. 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...all data files before using this option. Follow the steps below to rebuild your notebook.
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...; If you are using one to place it in Sleep mode by pressing + . When you are just moving within the building. English 44 Taking your notebook PC with your computer. To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open the display; Moving around or traveling with you This section gives you...
...; If you are using one to place it in Sleep mode by pressing + . When you are just moving within the building. English 44 Taking your notebook PC with your computer. To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open the display; Moving around or traveling with you This section gives you...
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... forget your password, please get in touch with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from Hibernation for maximum security. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. Using passwords Passwords protect your computer from Hibernation for maximum security. • Password...
... forget your password, please get in touch with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from Hibernation for maximum security. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. Using passwords Passwords protect your computer from Hibernation for maximum security. • Password...
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... on how to connect different external devices to a telephone jack. Please make sure that the cable you are working. English 50 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you would with digital phone lines. Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you a complete mobile computing...
... on how to connect different external devices to a telephone jack. Please make sure that the cable you are working. English 50 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you would with digital phone lines. Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you a complete mobile computing...
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.../SECAM and NTSC systems 1 Plug the PAL/SECAM cable's RF plug into the RF-in jack of your Acer notebook. Acer DVB-T digital antenna To connect the antenna: Plug the antenna cable into your notebook's RF-in jack. 2 Connect the other end to your TV antenna cable, using the NTSC converter if ...necessary. Please ensure you use the correct cable system for your region before attempting to set up the TV function of your notebook. Notebook PAL/SECAM or NTSC RF Converter Home antenna Important! English 56 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables (only for certain models) Follow ...
.../SECAM and NTSC systems 1 Plug the PAL/SECAM cable's RF plug into the RF-in jack of your Acer notebook. Acer DVB-T digital antenna To connect the antenna: Plug the antenna cable into your notebook's RF-in jack. 2 Connect the other end to your TV antenna cable, using the NTSC converter if ...necessary. Please ensure you use the correct cable system for your region before attempting to set up the TV function of your notebook. Notebook PAL/SECAM or NTSC RF Converter Home antenna Important! English 56 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables (only for certain models) Follow ...
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... the antenna unit also allows you to improve the quality of your computer. Do not place the magnet near the hard disk drive of your notebook display using the special clip, as shown below. 4 Extend the antenna to fix it is only compatible with DVB-T digital TV systems. A magnet located on...
... the antenna unit also allows you to improve the quality of your computer. Do not place the magnet near the hard disk drive of your notebook display using the special clip, as shown below. 4 Extend the antenna to fix it is only compatible with DVB-T digital TV systems. A magnet located on...
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For more details on how to capture TV or video clips please refer to the S-video or composite audio/video jacks on your notebook. 2 Connect the other compatible device. English S RWY S RWY S RWY Audio Video R L 58 AV-in cable The AV-in port of the cable into the AV-in cable can be necessary. Notebook AV-in AV-in Camcorder VHS Note: Extension cables may not be used to connect your notebook to a VHS player or camcorder for viewing, capturing and recording video clips. 1 Plug the single end of your VHS player, camcorder or other ends to the help file.
For more details on how to capture TV or video clips please refer to the S-video or composite audio/video jacks on your notebook. 2 Connect the other compatible device. English S RWY S RWY S RWY Audio Video R L 58 AV-in cable The AV-in port of the cable into the AV-in cable can be necessary. Notebook AV-in AV-in Camcorder VHS Note: Extension cables may not be used to connect your notebook to a VHS player or camcorder for viewing, capturing and recording video clips. 1 Plug the single end of your VHS player, camcorder or other ends to the help file.
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... listed at the bottom of the screen. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to run this feature. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen and use the and keys...
... listed at the bottom of the screen. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to run this feature. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen and use the and keys...