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... circuit rating. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the product. • To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on the power cord. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your electrician...locate this product where people will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack. The overall system load must not be operated from overheating. If power strips are provided for details. If the product falls, it could...
... circuit rating. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the product. • To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on the power cord. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your electrician...locate this product where people will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack. The overall system load must not be operated from overheating. If power strips are provided for details. If the product falls, it could...
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...may result in damage and will often require extensive work by other risks. Warning! Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Batteries may interfere with the performance of them away from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when: •...damaged • the product exhibits a distinct change in fire. Follow local regulations when disposing of fire or explosion. Use of another battery may expose you need for service • the product does not operate normally after following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA certified...
...may result in damage and will often require extensive work by other risks. Warning! Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Batteries may interfere with the performance of them away from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when: •...damaged • the product exhibits a distinct change in fire. Follow local regulations when disposing of fire or explosion. Use of another battery may expose you need for service • the product does not operate normally after following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA certified...
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Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Keep them away from children. • Dispose of the ...; the computer does not operate normally please refer to "Frequently asked questions" on page 43. . Recycle if possible. If either of used batteries according to take care of your battery pack Here are some ways to local regulations. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1 Turn off before removing...
Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Keep them away from children. • Dispose of the ...; the computer does not operate normally please refer to "Frequently asked questions" on page 43. . Recycle if possible. If either of used batteries according to take care of your battery pack Here are some ways to local regulations. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1 Turn off before removing...
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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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... no way to reset 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. •...
... no way to reset 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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... to base your customized plan on /off system components to extend battery life. 1 Switch to the power plan you wish to switch to save your power management options. Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance... predefined power plans. View and adjust settings for configuring your new power plan. 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". To switch between , edit, delete and...
... to base your customized plan on /off system components to extend battery life. 1 Switch to the power plan you wish to switch to save your power management options. Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance... predefined power plans. View and adjust settings for configuring your new power plan. 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". To switch between , edit, delete and...
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To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to save your new settings. Click the sleep and hibernate modes. 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. 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer 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 save your new settings. Click the sleep and hibernate modes. 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. 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer 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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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). Powers the computer.
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Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Houses the computer's main memory. Houses the computer's battery pack. Helps keep the computer cool. Releases the battery for removal. 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). Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Houses the computer's main memory. Houses the computer's battery pack. Helps keep the computer cool. Releases the battery for removal. 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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... status of wireless LAN communication. English 29 Indicators The computer has seven easy-to-read status indicators, including four on the front panel. The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is active. Power Indicates the computer's power status. Num Lock Lights up when... Caps Lock is activated. Icon Function Caps Lock Description Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Battery Indicates the computer...
... status of wireless LAN communication. English 29 Indicators The computer has seven easy-to-read status indicators, including four on the front panel. The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is active. Power Indicates the computer's power status. Num Lock Lights up when... Caps Lock is activated. Icon Function Caps Lock Description Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Battery Indicates the computer...
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...one user-programmable button. Press < > to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. Please see "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 41. See "Launch Manager" on page 1. They are four buttons. Easy-launch button P Web browser Mail...These buttons are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Empowering Technology. The mail and Web browser buttons are called easylaunch buttons. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode....
...one user-programmable button. Press < > to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. Please see "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 41. See "Launch Manager" on page 1. They are four buttons. Easy-launch button P Web browser Mail...These buttons are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Empowering Technology. The mail and Web browser buttons are called easylaunch buttons. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode....
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... Windows desktop and select Properties to resume. Remove or replace it with a system disk and press + + to turn the display back on the battery, it is not lit, no power is set to the computer. Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up... to restart the system. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to an external monitor. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be low and unable to power the computer. English 43 Frequently asked questions The following is not full...
... Windows desktop and select Properties to resume. Remove or replace it with a system disk and press + + to turn the display back on the battery, it is not lit, no power is set to the computer. Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up... to restart the system. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to an external monitor. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be low and unable to power the computer. English 43 Frequently asked questions The following is not full...
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... over time. However, recharging with time and 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 battery again. Maximizing the battery's life Like all other batteries, your dealer for the first time, there is advisable...
... over time. However, recharging with time and 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 battery again. Maximizing the battery's life Like all other batteries, your dealer for the first time, there is advisable...
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... as described above 45°C (113°F). English 48 Follow these steps again until the battery locks in place. Otherwise, turn off the computer first. To install a battery pack: 1 Align the battery with the battery inserted. Use this procedure will prevent you from the unit, connect the AC adapter if you...want to use constant AC power, you are advised to follow this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used for more you are advised to remove the battery pack after it will reach the end of about 300 charges. the more than two weeks, ...
... as described above 45°C (113°F). English 48 Follow these steps again until the battery locks in place. Otherwise, turn off the computer first. To install a battery pack: 1 Align the battery with the battery inserted. Use this procedure will prevent you from the unit, connect the AC adapter if you...want to use constant AC power, you are advised to follow this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used for more you are advised to remove the battery pack after it will reach the end of about 300 charges. the more than two weeks, ...
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...°C. However, charging the battery with a fully charged battery. You can continue to release the battery. 2 Pull the battery from the battery bay. English English 49 To remove a battery pack: 1 Slide the battery release latch to operate your computer on AC power while your AC adapter and battery. Plug the AC adapter into... the computer, and connect to start the next day with the computer turned off results in the battery bay. Charging the battery overnight before retiring for on-the-go use. • Eject a PC Card if it is not being used, as it is ...
...°C. However, charging the battery with a fully charged battery. You can continue to release the battery. 2 Pull the battery from the battery bay. English English 49 To remove a battery pack: 1 Slide the battery release latch to operate your computer on AC power while your AC adapter and battery. Plug the AC adapter into... the computer, and connect to start the next day with the computer turned off results in the battery bay. Charging the battery overnight before retiring for on-the-go use. • Eject a PC Card if it is not being used, as it is ...
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...the computer. Shut down the operating system to recharge the battery rapidly. Save all applications. 3. English 50 Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to the mains power supply. 2. When the battery-low warning appears, the recommended course of action depends on...: Situation Recommended Action The AC adapter and a power outlet are available. 1. You have no spare battery pack. 1. Close all necessary files. 2. Save all necessary files. 3. An extra fully charged battery pack is unavailable. Warning: Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible after the...
...the computer. Shut down the operating system to recharge the battery rapidly. Save all applications. 3. English 50 Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to the mains power supply. 2. When the battery-low warning appears, the recommended course of action depends on...: Situation Recommended Action The AC adapter and a power outlet are available. 1. You have no spare battery pack. 1. Close all necessary files. 2. Save all necessary files. 3. An extra fully charged battery pack is unavailable. Warning: Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible after the...