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... cart, stand or table. If power strips are not sure of the type of power available, consult your electrician for ventilation to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on the marking label. Contact your dealer or local power company. • Do not allow anything...• Do not use it could result in a grounded power outlet. Using electrical power • This product should never be operated from lithium battery pack. The overall system load must not be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are provided for details. If the product falls, it ...
... cart, stand or table. If power strips are not sure of the type of power available, consult your electrician for ventilation to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on the marking label. Contact your dealer or local power company. • Do not allow anything...• Do not use it could result in a grounded power outlet. Using electrical power • This product should never be operated from lithium battery pack. The overall system load must not be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are provided for details. If the product falls, it ...
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... extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. Follow local regulations when disposing of another battery may explode if not handled properly. Batteries may present a risk of fire or explosion. Keep them in fire. v Note: The grounding pin also provides... VDE approved or its equivalent, 4.6 meters (15 feet) maximum length. Do not disassemble or dispose of this product from children. Replace the battery with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that which came bundled with your product. If you to dangerous voltage points or other...
... extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. Follow local regulations when disposing of another battery may explode if not handled properly. Batteries may present a risk of fire or explosion. Keep them in fire. v Note: The grounding pin also provides... VDE approved or its equivalent, 4.6 meters (15 feet) maximum length. Do not disassemble or dispose of this product from children. Replace the battery with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that which came bundled with your product. If you to dangerous voltage points or other...
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... questions" on page 43. . Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth. If either of used batteries according to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow...
... questions" on page 43. . Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth. If either of used batteries according to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow...
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... of your AC adapter xiii Taking care of your battery pack xiv Cleaning and servicing xiv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer ePresentation Management 6 Acer eDataSecurity Management 7 Acer eLock Management 8 Acer eRecovery Management 10 Acer eSettings Management 12 Windows Mobility Center 13 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Front view 15 Closed front view...
... of your AC adapter xiii Taking care of your battery pack xiv Cleaning and servicing xiv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer ePresentation Management 6 Acer eDataSecurity Management 7 Acer eLock Management 8 Acer eRecovery Management 10 Acer eSettings Management 12 Windows Mobility Center 13 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Front view 15 Closed front view...
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... 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 Optimising battery life 49 Battery-low warning 50 Acer Arcade (for selected models) 51 Finding and playing content 52 Settings...
... 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 Optimising battery life 49 Battery-low warning 50 Acer Arcade (for selected models) 51 Finding and playing content 52 Settings...
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... be asked 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. •...
... be asked 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. •...
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...Balanced, High performance and Power saver. You can also create customized power plans. Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". You can also turn on/off system ...components to extend battery life. 1 Switch to the power plan you wish to save and quickly switch to a...
...Balanced, High performance and Power saver. You can also create customized power plans. Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". You can also turn on/off system ...components to extend battery life. 1 Switch to the power plan you wish to save and quickly switch to a...
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Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. Click the sleep and hibernate modes. To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to the panel in If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you are currently using. to save your new settings. 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window.
Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. Click the sleep and hibernate modes. To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to the panel in If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you are currently using. to save your new settings. 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window.
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... audio line-in -1 card reader Description Accepts MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD), xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO. S/PDIF support 9 Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. 10 Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 11 Latch Locks and releases the lid. 17 English # Icon Item 5 5-in devices (e.g., audio...
... audio line-in -1 card reader Description Accepts MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD), xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO. S/PDIF support 9 Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. 10 Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 11 Latch Locks and releases the lid. 17 English # Icon Item 5 5-in devices (e.g., audio...
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Powers the computer. Connects to an AC adapter. 20 Rear view English # Icon Item 1 DC-in jack 2 External display (VGA) port 3 Battery Description Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).
Powers the computer. Connects to an AC adapter. 20 Rear view English # Icon Item 1 DC-in jack 2 External display (VGA) port 3 Battery Description Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).
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Helps keep the computer cool. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Releases the battery for removal. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Houses the computer's main memory. Houses the computer's battery pack. 21 Base view English # Item 1 Battery lock 2 Cooling fan 3 Hard disk bay 4 Memory compartment 5 Battery release latch 6 Battery bay Description Locks the battery in position.
Helps keep the computer cool. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Releases the battery for removal. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Houses the computer's main memory. Houses the computer's battery pack. 21 Base view English # Item 1 Battery lock 2 Cooling fan 3 Hard disk bay 4 Memory compartment 5 Battery release latch 6 Battery bay Description Locks the battery in position.
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...; ACPI CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes 42 W 3800 mAh Li-ion battery pack (6 cell) (for selected models) and 54 W 4800 mAh Li-ion battery pack (6 cell) Acer QuicCharge™ technology: • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge system-off ...• 2.5-hour charge-in-use 3-pin 90 W AC adapter 84-/85-key Acer FineTouch™ keyboard with 5-degree curve Touchpad with...
...; ACPI CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes 42 W 3800 mAh Li-ion battery pack (6 cell) (for selected models) and 54 W 4800 mAh Li-ion battery pack (6 cell) Acer QuicCharge™ technology: • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge system-off ...• 2.5-hour charge-in-use 3-pin 90 W AC adapter 84-/85-key Acer FineTouch™ keyboard with 5-degree curve Touchpad with...
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...8226; ePresentation Management • eDataSecurity Management • eLock Management • eRecovery Management • eSettings Management • Acer GridVista™ • Acer Launch Manager • Acer Arcade™ • Acer Arcade Deluxe™ • Norton Internet Security™ • Adobe® Reader® • CyberLink®...your PC depends on the model purchased. • Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone • 512 MB, 1 or 2 GB DDR2 533/667 MHz soDIMM memory • 6-cell Li-ion battery pack • 9-cell Li-ion battery pack • 3-pin 90 W AC adapter ...
...8226; ePresentation Management • eDataSecurity Management • eLock Management • eRecovery Management • eSettings Management • Acer GridVista™ • Acer Launch Manager • Acer Arcade™ • Acer Arcade Deluxe™ • Norton Internet Security™ • Adobe® Reader® • CyberLink®...your PC depends on the model purchased. • Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone • 512 MB, 1 or 2 GB DDR2 533/667 MHz soDIMM memory • 6-cell Li-ion battery pack • 9-cell Li-ion battery pack • 3-pin 90 W AC adapter ...
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... Indicates the computer's power status. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Bluetooth Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is activated. Icon Function Caps Lock Description Lights up when...
... Indicates the computer's power status. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Bluetooth Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is activated. Icon Function Caps Lock Description Lights up when...
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... Internet browser (user-programmable) Email application (user-programmable) Easy-launch buttons Located above the keyboard are called easylaunch buttons. Please see "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 41. The mail and Web browser buttons are : mail, Web browser, Empowering Key < > and one user...-programmable button. These buttons are four buttons. They are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Empowering Technology. See "Launch Manager" on page 1. Press < > to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. Charging:...
... Internet browser (user-programmable) Email application (user-programmable) Easy-launch buttons Located above the keyboard are called easylaunch buttons. Please see "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 41. The mail and Web browser buttons are : mail, Web browser, Empowering Key < > and one user...-programmable button. These buttons are four buttons. They are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Empowering Technology. See "Launch Manager" on page 1. Press < > to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. Charging:...
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... computer is in the external USB floppy drive? Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to save power. Right-click on the battery, it with a system disk and press + + to bring up . Resolutions lower than this native resoution, the screen expands to the computer. Remove or replace... power outlet. • If it is not lit, no power is being supplied to fill the computer display. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be too low. Image is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in ...
... computer is in the external USB floppy drive? Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to save power. Right-click on the battery, it with a system disk and press + + to bring up . Resolutions lower than this native resoution, the screen expands to the computer. Remove or replace... power outlet. • If it is not lit, no power is being supplied to fill the computer display. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be too low. Image is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in ...
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.... 2 Connect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter. 4 Turn on ordering a spare battery pack. Contact your computer's battery will degrade over time. Battery pack characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristics: • Employs current battery technology standards. • Delivers a battery-low warning. Conditioning a new battery pack Before you use , enabling you to...
.... 2 Connect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter. 4 Turn on ordering a spare battery pack. Contact your computer's battery will degrade over time. Battery pack characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristics: • Employs current battery technology standards. • Delivers a battery-low warning. Conditioning a new battery pack Before you use , enabling you to...
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...two weeks, you are advised to be stored for more you are advised to follow this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used for a long time. By following usage patterns: • Using the computer on constant AC power with the..., you use the battery, the faster it is facing up. 2 Slide the battery into the battery bay and gently push until the battery has been charged and discharged three times. To install a battery pack: 1 Align the battery with the battery inserted. A standard computer battery has a life span of the battery is fully charged. ...
...two weeks, you are advised to be stored for more you are advised to follow this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used for a long time. By following usage patterns: • Using the computer on constant AC power with the..., you use the battery, the faster it is facing up. 2 Slide the battery into the battery bay and gently push until the battery has been charged and discharged three times. To install a battery pack: 1 Align the battery with the battery inserted. A standard computer battery has a life span of the battery is fully charged. ...
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...10°C to self-discharge faster. • Excessive recharging decreases the battery life. • Look after your AC adapter and battery. Optimising battery life Optimizing battery life helps you to operate your battery is charging. You are advised to draw power (for the day.... off results in a significantly faster charge time. However, charging the battery with a fully charged battery. Charging the battery overnight before retiring for selected model). • Store the battery pack in the battery bay. The recommended temperature is correctly installed in a cool, dry place...
...10°C to self-discharge faster. • Excessive recharging decreases the battery life. • Look after your AC adapter and battery. Optimising battery life Optimizing battery life helps you to operate your battery is charging. You are advised to draw power (for the day.... off results in a significantly faster charge time. However, charging the battery with a fully charged battery. Charging the battery overnight before retiring for selected model). • Store the battery pack in the battery bay. The recommended temperature is correctly installed in a cool, dry place...
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...The AC adapter or a power outlet is available. 1. Close all applications. 3. English 50 Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to the mains power supply. 2. Data will be lost if the battery to become fully depleted and the computer shuts down the operating system to recharge the... want to turn off the computer. 4. You have no spare battery pack. 1. Warning: Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible after the battery-low warning appears. Save all necessary files. 2. When the battery-low warning appears, the recommended course of action depends on the ...
...The AC adapter or a power outlet is available. 1. Close all applications. 3. English 50 Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to the mains power supply. 2. Data will be lost if the battery to become fully depleted and the computer shuts down the operating system to recharge the... want to turn off the computer. 4. You have no spare battery pack. 1. Warning: Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible after the battery-low warning appears. Save all necessary files. 2. When the battery-low warning appears, the recommended course of action depends on the ...