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... other nearby electrical devices that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that which came bundled with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that may interfere with the same type as opening or removing covers may expose you need for service • the product does not operate normally after following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated...
... other nearby electrical devices that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that which came bundled with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that may interfere with the same type as opening or removing covers may expose you need for service • the product does not operate normally after following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated...
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... Reader. Follow the instructions on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Basic care and tips for Starters... poster helps you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs. This guide contains detailed information on the screen to complete the installation. It is not installed on AcerSystem User's Guide. For instructions on how to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set...
... Reader. Follow the instructions on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Basic care and tips for Starters... poster helps you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs. This guide contains detailed information on the screen to complete the installation. It is not installed on AcerSystem User's Guide. For instructions on how to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set...
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... 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 14 Closed front view 15 Left view 16 Right view 17 Rear view 17 Base view 18 Specifications 19 Indicators 24 Easy-launch buttons 25 Touchpad 27 Touchpad basics 27 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 29 Using a computer security lock 29 Audio 30 Adjusting...
... 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 14 Closed front view 15 Left view 16 Right view 17 Rear view 17 Base view 18 Specifications 19 Indicators 24 Easy-launch buttons 25 Touchpad 27 Touchpad basics 27 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 29 Using a computer security lock 29 Audio 30 Adjusting...
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Windows keys 32 Hotkeys 33 Special keys 34 Using the system utilities 35 Acer Bio-Protection (for selected models) 35 NTI Shadow 36 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 37 Launch Manager 38 Norton Internet Security 38 Frequently asked questions 40 Requesting service 43 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 43 Before you call 43 Battery pack 44 Battery pack characteristics 44 Maximizing the battery's life 44 Installing and removing the battery pack 45 Charging the...
Windows keys 32 Hotkeys 33 Special keys 34 Using the system utilities 35 Acer Bio-Protection (for selected models) 35 NTI Shadow 36 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 37 Launch Manager 38 Norton Internet Security 38 Frequently asked questions 40 Requesting service 43 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 43 Before you call 43 Battery pack 44 Battery pack characteristics 44 Maximizing the battery's life 44 Installing and removing the battery pack 45 Charging the...
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...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 completely. • Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. Empowering Technology password Before using...
...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 completely. • Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. Empowering Technology password Before using...
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... LCD brightness and CPU speed. Note: You cannot delete the predefined power plans. To switch between , edit, delete and restore power plans, as required. To access this utility, select "Acer ePower Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar, run the program from the drop-down list. 2 Click "Apply". You can create, switch between power plans: 1 Select the power plan you to edit 2 Adjust settings as described below. You can open Windows power options...
... LCD brightness and CPU speed. Note: You cannot delete the predefined power plans. To switch between , edit, delete and restore power plans, as required. To access this utility, select "Acer ePower Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar, run the program from the drop-down list. 2 Click "Apply". You can create, switch between power plans: 1 Select the power plan you to edit 2 Adjust settings as described below. You can open Windows power options...
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... automatically switched out when an external display is connected to choose an appropriate display setting. For projectors and external devices that is not supported by the graphics vendor. Empowering Technology 6 Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you need to use an external resolution that are not auto-detected, launch Acer ePresentation Management to the system. If autodetection hardware is implemented in the system and the external display supports it, your display settings using the hotkey...
... automatically switched out when an external display is connected to choose an appropriate display setting. For projectors and external devices that is not supported by the graphics vendor. Empowering Technology 6 Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you need to use an external resolution that are not auto-detected, launch Acer ePresentation Management to the system. If autodetection hardware is implemented in the system and the external display supports it, your display settings using the hotkey...
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... be set first. Make sure to reset it except by reformatting your password. Empowering Technology 8 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is simple yet effective utility that allows you to lock removable storage, optical and floppy drive devices to ensure that can apply locks to any kind of the devices types. includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives, and any other removable storage devices that data can't be set without any reboot...
... be set first. Make sure to reset it except by reformatting your password. Empowering Technology 8 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is simple yet effective utility that allows you to lock removable storage, optical and floppy drive devices to ensure that can apply locks to any kind of the devices types. includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives, and any other removable storage devices that data can't be set without any reboot...
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... quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Empowering Technology 13 Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in the Start menu Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and a shortcut to fit the situation as you change...
... quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Empowering Technology 13 Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in the Start menu Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and a shortcut to fit the situation as you change...
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... switch Enable/disable the wireless function. Supports digital video connections. Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Left view Icon 1 Item Kensington lock slot 2 Ethernet (RJ-45) port 3 External display (VGA) port 4 DVI-D DVI-D port 5 S-Video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port 6 USB 2.0 port 7 IEEE 1394 port Description Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Headphones/ Connects to audio line-out devices speaker/line-out jack (e.g., speakers, headphones). 4 Infrared port Interfaces with S-video input. Indicates...
... switch Enable/disable the wireless function. Supports digital video connections. Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Left view Icon 1 Item Kensington lock slot 2 Ethernet (RJ-45) port 3 External display (VGA) port 4 DVI-D DVI-D port 5 S-Video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port 6 USB 2.0 port 7 IEEE 1394 port Description Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Headphones/ Connects to audio line-out devices speaker/line-out jack (e.g., speakers, headphones). 4 Infrared port Interfaces with S-video input. Indicates...
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... option) Seamless touchpad pointing device with 4-way scroll button (manufacturing option) 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support, independent Euro and US dollar sign keys Easy-launch buttons: Acer Empowering Key, Internet, email, user-progammable Productivity keys: Lock, Presentation, Sync Front-access communication switches: WLAN and Bluetooth® Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers Intel® High Definition Audio support Built-in microphone MS-Sound compatible Acer Video Conference...
... option) Seamless touchpad pointing device with 4-way scroll button (manufacturing option) 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support, independent Euro and US dollar sign keys Easy-launch buttons: Acer Empowering Key, Internet, email, user-progammable Productivity keys: Lock, Presentation, Sync Front-access communication switches: WLAN and Bluetooth® Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers Intel® High Definition Audio support Built-in microphone MS-Sound compatible Acer Video Conference...
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... (RJ-11) port • DC-in jack for AC adaptor • Acer Disk Anti-Shock Protection (DASP) HDD protection technology (for selected models) • Acer Disk Anti-Shock Protection (DASP) enhancement HDD protection technology (for selected models) • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader, supporting Pre-boot Authentication (PBA), computer protection, Acer FingerLaunch and Acer FingerNav (manufacturing option) • Kensington lock slot • BIOS user, supervisor, and HDD passwords • Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eNet, ePower, ePresentation...
... (RJ-11) port • DC-in jack for AC adaptor • Acer Disk Anti-Shock Protection (DASP) HDD protection technology (for selected models) • Acer Disk Anti-Shock Protection (DASP) enhancement HDD protection technology (for selected models) • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader, supporting Pre-boot Authentication (PBA), computer protection, Acer FingerLaunch and Acer FingerNav (manufacturing option) • Kensington lock slot • BIOS user, supervisor, and HDD passwords • Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eNet, ePower, ePresentation...
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... indicators. Bluetooth Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates when the hard disk drive is closed up. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Lights up when Caps Lock is charging. 2. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is active. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. 1. Icon Function...
... indicators. Bluetooth Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates when the hard disk drive is closed up. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Lights up when Caps Lock is charging. 2. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is active. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. 1. Icon Function...
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.../ right using the touchpad, keep it - It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). rest your touchpad. Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is sensitive to finger movement; English 28 (for selected models) to scroll up or down /left/right (Manufacturing option). Access context menu Click...
.../ right using the touchpad, keep it - It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). rest your touchpad. Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is sensitive to finger movement; English 28 (for selected models) to scroll up or down /left/right (Manufacturing option). Access context menu Click...
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...- When Num Lock is in uppercase. Use this mode when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in numeric mode. cursor-control keys. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on the...
...- When Num Lock is in uppercase. Use this mode when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in numeric mode. cursor-control keys. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on the...
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...'s controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Increases the sound volume. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. Launches Acer eSettings in the hotkey combination. Launches Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. English 33 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Turns the internal touchpad on and off . Turns the speakers on hotkeys. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected...
...'s controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Increases the sound volume. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. Launches Acer eSettings in the hotkey combination. Launches Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. English 33 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Turns the internal touchpad on and off . Turns the speakers on hotkeys. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected...
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...) disk in Sleep mode. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to save power. Check the following: • If you set to fill the computer display. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. English 40 Frequently asked questions The following is a list of your Windows desktop and select Properties to bring up . Connect the AC adapter...
...) disk in Sleep mode. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to save power. Check the following: • If you set to fill the computer display. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. English 40 Frequently asked questions The following is a list of your Windows desktop and select Properties to bring up . Connect the AC adapter...
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... adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you may choose to use the computer again, unlatch and open the display; Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to secure the computer. 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...
... adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you may choose to use the computer again, unlatch and open the display; Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to secure the computer. 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...
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..., New Zealand Former USSR, parts of Africa, India People's Republic of the screen. You can play DVD disks of the screen. Once your computer. 1 Eject the DVD tray and insert a DVD movie disk; DVD disks are divided into 6 regions. English 60 Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to enter the region code. Password To set this feature. Find Password on your DVD drive is installed in the optical drive bay, you to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then...
..., New Zealand Former USSR, parts of Africa, India People's Republic of the screen. You can play DVD disks of the screen. Once your computer. 1 Eject the DVD tray and insert a DVD movie disk; DVD disks are divided into 6 regions. English 60 Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to enter the region code. Password To set this feature. Find Password on your DVD drive is installed in the optical drive bay, you to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then...
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... 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 restore from previously created CD and DVD backups. Burn backup disc Using the Burn Disc page of Acer eRecovery Management, you can also reinstall applications and drivers for your computer's entire operating system as it...
... 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 restore from previously created CD and DVD backups. Burn backup disc Using the Burn Disc page of Acer eRecovery Management, you can also reinstall applications and drivers for your computer's entire operating system as it...
