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... T 71W 4800 mAh Li-ion battery pack (8-cell) or 44W 4000mAh Li-ion battery pack (6-cell) T 2-hour rapid charge; 2.5-hour charge-in-use T 3-pin 90 W AC adapter I/O Ports T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T ExpressCardTM /34 slot (for selected models) PC Card slot (one Type II) 5-in-1 card ...connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology (for Aspire 5680/5630 Series) t Acer InviLinkTM 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology (for selected models); wake-on ring ready T LAN: ...
... T 71W 4800 mAh Li-ion battery pack (8-cell) or 44W 4000mAh Li-ion battery pack (6-cell) T 2-hour rapid charge; 2.5-hour charge-in-use T 3-pin 90 W AC adapter I/O Ports T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T ExpressCardTM /34 slot (for selected models) PC Card slot (one Type II) 5-in-1 card ...connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology (for Aspire 5680/5630 Series) t Acer InviLinkTM 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology (for selected models); wake-on ring ready T LAN: ...
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... display device with S-video input (for selected models). S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port External display (VGA) port DVI-D port Ventilation slots Connects to an AC adapter. Two USB 2.0 ports S-video-in (NTSC/ PAL) port AV-in port DC-in jack Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
... display device with S-video input (for selected models). S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port External display (VGA) port DVI-D port Ventilation slots Connects to an AC adapter. Two USB 2.0 ports S-video-in (NTSC/ PAL) port AV-in port DC-in jack Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
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... connections (for selected models). Enable the computer to an AC adapter. S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port External display (VGA) port DVI-D port Ventilation slots Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Base view Aspire Series/TravelMate Series: Chapter 1 17 Connects to a phone line. TravelMate Series: # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Icon Item Modem (RJ-11) port Description...
... connections (for selected models). Enable the computer to an AC adapter. S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port External display (VGA) port DVI-D port Ventilation slots Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Base view Aspire Series/TravelMate Series: Chapter 1 17 Connects to a phone line. TravelMate Series: # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Icon Item Modem (RJ-11) port Description...
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General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Remove the battery pack. 58 Chapter 3 Turn off the power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3.
General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Remove the battery pack. 58 Chapter 3 Turn off the power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3.
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ODD Item AC Adapter (3 pin) Power Cord Battery Li-Ion, 8 cells Network Adapters LAN Ethernet/10baseT/100base Multifunction Card (Combo) LAN Token Ring Wireless LAN Card Modem Adapters Modem (up to 56K) ISDN I/O Peripheral I /O - Display I /O - Legacy (Parallel) Printer/ Scanner Specifications 24X COMBO KME UJDA-760 FOR K ESTREL 8X ... Card Modem 56 IBM 56K Double Jack Modem US Robotics Megahertz 128K ISDN Card 405R17T7117M IBM OBI International ISDN PC Card Acer 211c 21" Viewsonic PF790 19" Acer FP751 17" TFT LCD IBM Color TFT LCD 14" Compaq Color Monitor NET Color Monitor 20" Mozo 17" TFT ...
ODD Item AC Adapter (3 pin) Power Cord Battery Li-Ion, 8 cells Network Adapters LAN Ethernet/10baseT/100base Multifunction Card (Combo) LAN Token Ring Wireless LAN Card Modem Adapters Modem (up to 56K) ISDN I/O Peripheral I /O - Display I /O - Legacy (Parallel) Printer/ Scanner Specifications 24X COMBO KME UJDA-760 FOR K ESTREL 8X ... Card Modem 56 IBM 56K Double Jack Modem US Robotics Megahertz 128K ISDN Card 405R17T7117M IBM OBI International ISDN PC Card Acer 211c 21" Viewsonic PF790 19" Acer FP751 17" TFT LCD IBM Color TFT LCD 14" Compaq Color Monitor NET Color Monitor 20" Mozo 17" TFT ...
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... of this product. • Use the product only with a three-wire grounded plug. The grounding pin is properly grounded before inserting the AC adapter plug. If you to replace the power cord set . Using a power outlet that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions...The grounding pin also provides good protection from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel. iv • This product's AC adapter is equipped with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that is not properly grounded may interfere with the performance of other risks...
... of this product. • Use the product only with a three-wire grounded plug. The grounding pin is properly grounded before inserting the AC adapter plug. If you to replace the power cord set . Using a power outlet that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions...The grounding pin also provides good protection from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel. iv • This product's AC adapter is equipped with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that is not properly grounded may interfere with the performance of other risks...
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... Off Computer, then click on Turn Off. • Use the power button You can also shut down the computer. Taking care of your AC adapter: • Do not connect the adapter to dust or dirt. • Never place objects on top of the computer. • Do not slam the computer display when you.... Note: If you cannot power off , do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug. • The total ampere ratings of your AC adapter Here are using an extension cord.
... Off Computer, then click on Turn Off. • Use the power button You can also shut down the computer. Taking care of your AC adapter: • Do not connect the adapter to dust or dirt. • Never place objects on top of the computer. • Do not slam the computer display when you.... Note: If you cannot power off , do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug. • The total ampere ratings of your AC adapter Here are using an extension cord.
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... please refer to local regulations. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth.
... please refer to local regulations. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth.
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... care of your AC adapter ix Taking care of your battery pack x Cleaning and servicing x Acer Empowering Technology 1 Acer eDataSecurity Management 2 Acer eLock Management 3 Acer ePerformance Management 4 Acer eRecovery Management 5 Acer eSettings Management 6 Acer eNet Management 6 Acer ePower Management 8 Acer ePresentation Management 9 Your Acer notebook tour 11 ...30 Using a computer security lock 30 Audio 31 Adjusting the volume 31 Acer OrbiCam 32 Launching the Acer OrbiCam 33 Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings 33 Capturing photos/videos 35 Using the...
... care of your AC adapter ix Taking care of your battery pack x Cleaning and servicing x Acer Empowering Technology 1 Acer eDataSecurity Management 2 Acer eLock Management 3 Acer ePerformance Management 4 Acer eRecovery Management 5 Acer eSettings Management 6 Acer eNet Management 6 Acer ePower Management 8 Acer ePresentation Management 9 Your Acer notebook tour 11 ...30 Using a computer security lock 30 Audio 31 Adjusting the volume 31 Acer OrbiCam 32 Launching the Acer OrbiCam 33 Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings 33 Capturing photos/videos 35 Using the...
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... 1 Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line. 2 Two USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 3 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. 4 S-video/TV-out Connects to a television or display device (NTSC/PAL) port with S-video input (for selected models). 5 External display Connects to a display device (VGA...
... 1 Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line. 2 Two USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 3 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. 4 S-video/TV-out Connects to a television or display device (NTSC/PAL) port with S-video input (for selected models). 5 External display Connects to a display device (VGA...
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Wake-on -Ring ready LAN: 10/100 Mbps Fast or 10/100/1000 Mbps gigabit Ethernet (for TravelMate 2490 Series) WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) Modem: 56K ITU V.92 with PTT approval; 19 English Dimensions • and weight ... in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge • 2.5-hour charge-in-use 90 W AC adapter Acer Video Conference featuring Voice and Video over Internet Protocol (VVoIP) support via Acer OrbiCam™ and optional Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone Acer OrbiCam™ integrated 1.3 megapixel or 310,000 pixel CMOS camera (for selected models), featuring :...
Wake-on -Ring ready LAN: 10/100 Mbps Fast or 10/100/1000 Mbps gigabit Ethernet (for TravelMate 2490 Series) WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) Modem: 56K ITU V.92 with PTT approval; 19 English Dimensions • and weight ... in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge • 2.5-hour charge-in-use 90 W AC adapter Acer Video Conference featuring Voice and Video over Internet Protocol (VVoIP) support via Acer OrbiCam™ and optional Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone Acer OrbiCam™ integrated 1.3 megapixel or 310,000 pixel CMOS camera (for selected models), featuring :...
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...; S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers (for selected models) • Built-in microphone • Acer Disk Anti-Shock Protection (DASP) • Kensington lock slot • BIOS user and supervisor passwords • ExpressCard™/...port • Modem (RJ-11) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter • Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eDataSecurity / eLock / ePerformance / eRecovery / eSettings / eNet / ePower / ePresentation Management) • Acer GridVista™ • Acer Launch Manager • Norton AntiVirus™ • Adobe® Reader®...
...; S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers (for selected models) • Built-in microphone • Acer Disk Anti-Shock Protection (DASP) • Kensington lock slot • BIOS user and supervisor passwords • ExpressCard™/...port • Modem (RJ-11) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter • Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eDataSecurity / eLock / ePerformance / eRecovery / eSettings / eNet / ePower / ePresentation Management) • Acer GridVista™ • Acer Launch Manager • Norton AntiVirus™ • Adobe® Reader®...
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English 21 Options and accessories Environment System compliance Warranty • Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone • 512 MB, 1 or 2 GB DDR2 533/667 MHz soDIMM modules • 8-cell Li-ion battery pack • 3-pin 90 W AC adapter • External USB floppy disk drive • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating...
English 21 Options and accessories Environment System compliance Warranty • Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone • 512 MB, 1 or 2 GB DDR2 533/667 MHz soDIMM modules • 8-cell Li-ion battery pack • 3-pin 90 W AC adapter • External USB floppy disk drive • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating...
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... , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be low and unable to save power. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the computer. • If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is...
... , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be low and unable to save power. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the computer. • If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is...
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... place it in Sleep mode by pressing + . Or: You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within short distances, for example, from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one to secure the computer...
... place it in Sleep mode by pressing + . Or: You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within short distances, for example, from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one to secure the computer...
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... at home, take with you are not actively using the computer. In both cases, press and release the power button to bring the AC adapter with you probably do not need to turn the computer back on the battery by putting the computer in your computer. If the meeting ...room. Taking the computer home When you : • AC adapter and power cord • The printed User's Guide Pressure against the top cover can prevent the computer from your home or vice versa. Preparing ...
... at home, take with you are not actively using the computer. In both cases, press and release the power button to bring the AC adapter with you probably do not need to turn the computer back on the battery by putting the computer in your computer. If the meeting ...room. Taking the computer home When you : • AC adapter and power cord • The printed User's Guide Pressure against the top cover can prevent the computer from your home or vice versa. Preparing ...
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... 10 °C (18 °F), allow the computer to come to room temperature slowly. Airport security may want to purchase a second AC adapter for significant periods of the car to avoid exposing the computer to excessive heat. • Changes in temperature and humidity can avoid carrying...Setting up a home office If you frequently work : • Minimize the effects of time and cannot carry the computer with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you were taking it into the gate area. Preparing the computer...
... 10 °C (18 °F), allow the computer to come to room temperature slowly. Airport security may want to purchase a second AC adapter for significant periods of the car to avoid exposing the computer to excessive heat. • Changes in temperature and humidity can avoid carrying...Setting up a home office If you frequently work : • Minimize the effects of time and cannot carry the computer with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you were taking it into the gate area. Preparing the computer...
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... sold for traveling. If not, purchase a power cord that is compatible with the local AC voltage. What to bring with you Bring the following items with you: • AC adapter • Power cords that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are safe, but do not put the computer through a metal detector...
... sold for traveling. If not, purchase a power cord that is compatible with the local AC voltage. What to bring with you Bring the following items with you: • AC adapter • Power cords that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are safe, but do not put the computer through a metal detector...
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...'s BIOS. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run it with the screw. 5 Reinstall the battery pack, and reconnect the AC adapter. 6 Turn on the computer. The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size. BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. Boot sequence To... and remove the memory cover. 3 (a) Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot, then (b) gently press it down until it clicks into your local Acer dealer. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to run this utility.
...'s BIOS. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run it with the screw. 5 Reinstall the battery pack, and reconnect the AC adapter. 6 Turn on the computer. The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size. BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. Boot sequence To... and remove the memory cover. 3 (a) Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot, then (b) gently press it down until it clicks into your local Acer dealer. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to run this utility.
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...network 53 D display hotkeys 28 troubleshooting 42 DVD 58 DVD movies playing 58 E error messages 63 Euro 29 F FAQ. English 76 Index A AC adapter caring for ix audio adjusting the volume 31 troubleshooting 43 B battery pack caring for x BIOS utility 35, 57 brightness hotkeys 28 C caps lock... 26 on indicator 22 care AC adapter ix battery pack x computer ix CD-ROM ejecting manually 43 troubleshooting 43 cleaning computer x computer caring for ix cleaning x disconnecting 46 features 11...
...network 53 D display hotkeys 28 troubleshooting 42 DVD 58 DVD movies playing 58 E error messages 63 Euro 29 F FAQ. English 76 Index A AC adapter caring for ix audio adjusting the volume 31 troubleshooting 43 B battery pack caring for x BIOS utility 35, 57 brightness hotkeys 28 C caps lock... 26 on indicator 22 care AC adapter ix battery pack x computer ix CD-ROM ejecting manually 43 troubleshooting 43 cleaning computer x computer caring for ix cleaning x disconnecting 46 features 11...