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Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Refer all servicing to normal condition. Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as that which came bundled with the supplied power supply 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 other controls may result in damage and...
Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Refer all servicing to normal condition. Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as that which came bundled with the supplied power supply 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 other controls may result in damage and...
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... computing needs. For more on how your new computer. It is not installed on your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. Follow the instructions on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your notebook. This guide contains detailed information on the screen...
... computing needs. For more on how your new computer. It is not installed on your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. Follow the instructions on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your notebook. This guide contains detailed information on the screen...
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Using a computer security lock 38 Audio 39 Adjusting the volume 39 Using the system utilities 40 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 40 Launch Manager 41 Norton Internet Security 42 Frequently asked questions 43 Requesting service 46 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 46 Before you call 46 Battery pack 47 Battery pack characteristics 47 Maximizing the battery's life 47 Installing and removing the battery pack 48 Charging the battery 49 Checking the battery level 49...
Using a computer security lock 38 Audio 39 Adjusting the volume 39 Using the system utilities 40 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 40 Launch Manager 41 Norton Internet Security 42 Frequently asked questions 43 Requesting service 46 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 46 Before you call 46 Battery pack 47 Battery pack characteristics 47 Maximizing the battery's life 47 Installing and removing the battery pack 48 Charging the battery 49 Checking the battery level 49...
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... Built-in network feature 70 Fast Infrared (FIR) 70 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 71 IEEE 1394 port 71 PC Card slot 72 ExpressCard 73 Installing memory 74 BIOS utility 75 Boot sequence 75 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 75 Password 75 Using software 76 Playing DVD movies 76 Power management 77 Acer eRecovery Management 78 Create backup 78 Burn backup disc 79 Restore and recovery 79 Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process.79 Troubleshooting 81 Troubleshooting tips 81 Error messages 81
... Built-in network feature 70 Fast Infrared (FIR) 70 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 71 IEEE 1394 port 71 PC Card slot 72 ExpressCard 73 Installing memory 74 BIOS utility 75 Boot sequence 75 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 75 Password 75 Using software 76 Playing DVD movies 76 Power management 77 Acer eRecovery Management 78 Create backup 78 Burn backup disc 79 Restore and recovery 79 Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process.79 Troubleshooting 81 Troubleshooting tips 81 Error messages 81
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...Technology toolbar and select "Password Setup" to create it provides access to the following utilities: • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings. • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and encryption. • Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media. • Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and...
...Technology toolbar and select "Password Setup" to create it provides access to the following utilities: • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings. • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and encryption. • Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media. • Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and...
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... restore power plans, as required. You can also turn on . 4 If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you wish to save and quickly switch to a personalized set of power options. 1 Click the Create Power Plan icon. 2 Enter a name for your new power plan. 3 Choose a predefined power plan to base your customized plan on /off system components to extend battery life. 1 Switch to the power plan you want your power management options. You can open Windows power options...
... restore power plans, as required. You can also turn on . 4 If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you wish to save and quickly switch to a personalized set of power options. 1 Click the Create Power Plan icon. 2 Enter a name for your new power plan. 3 Choose a predefined power plan to base your customized plan on /off system components to extend battery life. 1 Switch to the power plan you want your power management options. You can open Windows power options...
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... the external display supports it, your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display is connected to use an external resolution that are not auto-detected, launch Acer ePresentation Management to an external display device or projector using Display Properties or the utility provided by the graphics vendor. Note: If the restored resolution is not supported by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your computer's display to choose an appropriate display setting. For projectors and external devices...
... the external display supports it, your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display is connected to use an external resolution that are not auto-detected, launch Acer ePresentation Management to an external display device or projector using Display Properties or the utility provided by the graphics vendor. Note: If the restored resolution is not supported by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your computer's display to choose an appropriate display setting. For projectors and external devices...
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... use Acer eLock Management, the Empowering Technology password must be set without any other removable storage devices that data can't be stolen while your system is unattended. • Removable Storage Devices - Lock(s) will remain after rebooting, until removed. includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives, and any reboot necessary, and will immediately be set , you can apply locks to any kind of the devices types. Once set first. Make sure to reset...
... use Acer eLock Management, the Empowering Technology password must be set without any other removable storage devices that data can't be stolen while your system is unattended. • Removable Storage Devices - Lock(s) will remain after rebooting, until removed. includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives, and any reboot necessary, and will immediately be set , you can apply locks to any kind of the devices types. Once set first. Make sure to reset...
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To launch Windows Mobility Center: • Use the shortcut key < > + • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to fit the situation as you change locations, networks or activities. Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status. These settings include: Bluetooth Add Device (if...
To launch Windows Mobility Center: • Use the shortcut key < > + • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to fit the situation as you change locations, networks or activities. Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status. These settings include: Bluetooth Add Device (if...
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port Ethernet (RJ- 19 Right view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 Item Description Three USB 2.0 Connect to a television or display device (NTSC/PAL) with S-video input (for selected models). S-video/TV-out Connects to USB 2.0 devices ports (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based 45) port network. 4-pin IEEE 1394 Connects to a phone line. Modem (RJ-11) Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. port port Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
port Ethernet (RJ- 19 Right view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 Item Description Three USB 2.0 Connect to a television or display device (NTSC/PAL) with S-video input (for selected models). S-video/TV-out Connects to USB 2.0 devices ports (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based 45) port network. 4-pin IEEE 1394 Connects to a phone line. Modem (RJ-11) Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. port port Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
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... AC mode. The mail and Web browser buttons are four buttons. See "Launch Manager" on page 1. Easy-launch buttons Located above the keyboard are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Empowering Technology. Press < > to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. English 30 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2.
... AC mode. The mail and Web browser buttons are four buttons. See "Launch Manager" on page 1. Easy-launch buttons Located above the keyboard are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Empowering Technology. Press < > to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. English 30 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2.
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... functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off . normal manner. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is on embedded keypad Type numbers in uppercase. Cursor-control keys Hold while using cursor-control keys. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). It is on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. When Scroll Lock is indicated by small characters located on , the screen...
... functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off . normal manner. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is on embedded keypad Type numbers in uppercase. Cursor-control keys Hold while using cursor-control keys. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). It is on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. When Scroll Lock is indicated by small characters located on , the screen...
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... of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as described. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect 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 Explore < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network...
... of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as described. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect 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 Explore < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network...
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Hotkey Icon Function + Hotkey help + Acer eSettings + Acer ePower Management + + Sleep Display toggle + Screen blank Description Displays help on page 12. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. See "Acer eSettings Management" on hotkeys. Turns the display screen backlight off to return. Launches Acer eSettings in the hotkey combination. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Press any key to save power. Puts the computer in Acer ...
Hotkey Icon Function + Hotkey help + Acer eSettings + Acer ePower Management + + Sleep Display toggle + Screen blank Description Displays help on page 12. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. See "Acer eSettings Management" on hotkeys. Turns the display screen backlight off to return. Launches Acer eSettings in the hotkey combination. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Press any key to save power. Puts the computer in Acer ...
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... Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is in the external USB floppy drive? If you are using on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up the "Display Properties" dialog box. I turned on the battery, it is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. Check the following: • If you set to adjust the brightness level. • The display device...
... Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is in the external USB floppy drive? If you are using on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up the "Display Properties" dialog box. I turned on the battery, it is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. Check the following: • If you set to adjust the brightness level. • The display device...
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... attaching an external keyboard to access the BIOS utility and verify that the infrared ports of the two devices are facing each other (+/- 15 degrees) a maximum of a pen or paperclip into the hole and push to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. If it is enabled. • Make sure both devices are connected to adjust the volume.
... attaching an external keyboard to access the BIOS utility and verify that the infrared ports of the two devices are facing each other (+/- 15 degrees) a maximum of a pen or paperclip into the hole and push to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. If it is enabled. • Make sure both devices are connected to adjust the volume.
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... the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you may choose to a meeting room. then press and release the power button. To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, 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 (Windows XP). then...
... the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you may choose to a meeting room. then press and release the power button. To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, 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 (Windows XP). then...
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... configuration problems, you do not need to set this utility. Boot sequence To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to run this value to Enabled. Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen and use the and keys to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Enable disk-to-disk recovery...
... configuration problems, you do not need to set this utility. Boot sequence To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to run this value to Enabled. Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen and use the and keys to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Enable disk-to-disk recovery...
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... install selected drivers and applications, create an application backup image instead - English 79 Burn backup disc Using the Burn Disc page of Acer eRecovery Management, you can burn the factory default image, a user backup image, the current system configuration, or an application backup image to CD or DVD. 1 Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Burn Disc button...
... install selected drivers and applications, create an application backup image instead - English 79 Burn backup disc Using the Burn Disc page of Acer eRecovery Management, you can burn the factory default image, a user backup image, the current system configuration, or an application backup image to CD or DVD. 1 Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Burn Disc button...
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... K keyboard 33 embedded numeric keypad 33 hotkeys 35 lock keys 33 troubleshooting 44 Windows keys 34 L left view 16 M media access English Index A AC adapter caring for xiii audio adjusting the volume 39 troubleshooting 44 B battery pack battery-low warning 50 caring for xiv characteristics 47 charging 49 checking charge level 49 installing 48 low conditions 50 maximizing life 47 optimizing 49 removing 49 using the first time 47 BIOS utility 75 brightness hotkeys 36...
... K keyboard 33 embedded numeric keypad 33 hotkeys 35 lock keys 33 troubleshooting 44 Windows keys 34 L left view 16 M media access English Index A AC adapter caring for xiii audio adjusting the volume 39 troubleshooting 44 B battery pack battery-low warning 50 caring for xiv characteristics 47 charging 49 checking charge level 49 installing 48 low conditions 50 maximizing life 47 optimizing 49 removing 49 using the first time 47 BIOS utility 75 brightness hotkeys 36...