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...sure of the type of power available, consult your electrician for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from lithium battery pack. Warning! The grounding pin is properly grounded before inserting the AC adapter plug. This product should be blocked by plugging in a ... of internal components and to rest on the marking label. Contact your dealer or local power company. • Do not allow anything to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on the cord. • If an extension cord is used , the load should never be operated from...
...sure of the type of power available, consult your electrician for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from lithium battery pack. Warning! The grounding pin is properly grounded before inserting the AC adapter plug. This product should be blocked by plugging in a ... of internal components and to rest on the marking label. Contact your dealer or local power company. • Do not allow anything to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on the cord. • If an extension cord is used , the load should never be operated from...
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... minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent, 4.6 meters (15 feet) maximum length. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Replace the battery with the performance of other controls may result in fire. Warning! Keep them in damage and will often require extensive work by other risks... a need to replace the power cord set . Do not disassemble or dispose of another battery may explode if not handled properly. Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. v Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from unexpected noise produced by a ...
... minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent, 4.6 meters (15 feet) maximum length. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Replace the battery with the performance of other controls may result in fire. Warning! Keep them in damage and will often require extensive work by other risks... a need to replace the power cord set . Do not disassemble or dispose of another battery may explode if not handled properly. Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. v Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from unexpected noise produced by a ...
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...these steps: 1 Turn off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. If either of the same kind as replacements. Recycle if possible. Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use ...a soft, moist cloth. xiv Taking care of your battery pack Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of the following occurs: • the computer has...
...these steps: 1 Turn off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. If either of the same kind as replacements. Recycle if possible. Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use ...a soft, moist cloth. xiv Taking care of your battery pack Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of the following occurs: • the computer has...
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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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... have not initialized the Empowering Technology password and run Acer eLock Management or Acer eRecovery Management, you will be asked to external storage media. • Acer eRecovery Management backs 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...
... have not initialized the Empowering Technology password and run Acer eLock Management or Acer eRecovery Management, you will be asked to external storage media. • Acer eRecovery Management backs 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...
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...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. Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power... saver. Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your computer to use. 5 Click "OK" to edit 2 Adjust settings as described below. View and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking ...
...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. Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power... saver. Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your computer to use. 5 Click "OK" to edit 2 Adjust settings as described below. View and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking ...
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If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you are currently using. Click the sleep and hibernate modes. 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. to save your new settings. 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. 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. Click the sleep and hibernate modes. 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. to save your new settings. 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to the panel in
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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. Note: Only one card can operate at any given ...
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. Note: Only one card can operate at any given ...
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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). Connects to an AC adapter. Powers the computer.
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). Connects to an AC adapter. Powers the computer.
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Houses the computer's battery pack. Releases the battery for removal. Helps keep the computer cool. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 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. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Houses the computer's main memory.
Houses the computer's battery pack. Releases the battery for removal. Helps keep the computer cool. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 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. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Houses the computer's main memory.
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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 ...) WLAN : Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology (for digital sound systems Audio system with PTT approval; Wake-on-LAN ready (Gigabit for selected models) Modem...
... 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 ...) WLAN : Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology (for digital sound systems Audio system with PTT approval; Wake-on-LAN ready (Gigabit for selected models) Modem...
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The exact configuration of 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 • External USB floppy disk drive Temperature: • Operating...
The exact configuration of 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 • External USB floppy disk drive Temperature: • Operating...
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... the status of Bluetooth communication. Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock 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 active. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is...
... the status of Bluetooth communication. Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock 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 active. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is...
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... Technology" on page 41. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. Easy-launch button P Web browser Mail Default application User-programmable Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable) Internet browser (user-programmable) Email application (user-programmable) English 30 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. These buttons are pre-set the...
... Technology" on page 41. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. Easy-launch button P Web browser Mail Default application User-programmable Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable) Internet browser (user-programmable) Email application (user-programmable) English 30 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. These buttons are pre-set the...
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... with a system disk and press + + to an external monitor. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the power outlet. • If it is not lit, ...
... with a system disk and press + + to an external monitor. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the power outlet. • If it is not lit, ...
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However, recharging with time and use , enabling you to have an extra fully charged battery pack available as backup. To maximize your battery's life, you long use a battery pack for details on the computer and operate using battery power. 5 Fully deplete the battery until the battery-low warning appears. 6 Reconnect the AC adapter and fully charge the...
However, recharging with time and use , enabling you to have an extra fully charged battery pack available as backup. To maximize your battery's life, you long use a battery pack for details on the computer and operate using battery power. 5 Fully deplete the battery until the battery-low warning appears. 6 Reconnect the AC adapter and fully charge the...
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...unit, connect the AC adapter if you want to continue using your battery to use ; To install a battery pack: 1 Align the battery with the battery inserted. If the computer is fully charged. • Not discharging and recharging the battery to be stored for a long time. By following usage patterns:... surface of its extremes, as described above 45°C (113°F). English 48 Follow these steps again until the battery locks in place. Warning: Do not expose battery packs to temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above . • Frequent use constant AC power, you condition...
...unit, connect the AC adapter if you want to continue using your battery to use ; To install a battery pack: 1 Align the battery with the battery inserted. If the computer is fully charged. • Not discharging and recharging the battery to be stored for a long time. By following usage patterns:... surface of its extremes, as described above 45°C (113°F). English 48 Follow these steps again until the battery locks in place. Warning: Do not expose battery packs to temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above . • Frequent use constant AC power, you condition...
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.... Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and connect to release the battery. 2 Pull the battery from the battery bay. However, charging the battery with a fully charged battery. Rest the cursor over the battery/power icon on AC power while your battery is correctly installed in a significantly faster charge time. Note: You are advised to follow the...
.... Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and connect to release the battery. 2 Pull the battery from the battery bay. However, charging the battery with a fully charged battery. Rest the cursor over the battery/power icon on AC power while your battery is correctly installed in a significantly faster charge time. Note: You are advised to follow the...
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...the computer shuts down the operating system to turn off the computer. 4. Close all applications. 3. You have no spare battery pack. 1. An extra fully charged battery pack is unavailable. Shut down the operating system to the Windows power meter. The AC adapter or a power outlet is...adapter and a power outlet are available. 1. Save all necessary files. 2. Resume work . Save all necessary files. 3. Replace the battery pack. 5. When the battery-low warning appears, the recommended course of action depends on the computer and resume work . Shut down . English 50...
...the computer shuts down the operating system to turn off the computer. 4. Close all applications. 3. You have no spare battery pack. 1. An extra fully charged battery pack is unavailable. Shut down the operating system to the Windows power meter. The AC adapter or a power outlet is...adapter and a power outlet are available. 1. Save all necessary files. 2. Resume work . Save all necessary files. 3. Replace the battery pack. 5. When the battery-low warning appears, the recommended course of action depends on the computer and resume work . Shut down . English 50...