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... 40. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1 Turn off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. 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. If either...
... 40. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1 Turn off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. 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. If either...
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... your computer xii Turning your computer on and off xii Taking care of your computer xiii Taking care 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...
... your computer xii Turning your computer on and off xii Taking care of your computer xiii Taking care 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...
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...list. 2 Click "Apply". You can also create customized power plans. Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver. View and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". To edit a power plan:... Editing a power plan allows you want your computer to use. 5 Click "OK" to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. You can also turn on . 4 If ...
...list. 2 Click "Apply". You can also create customized power plans. Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver. View and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". To edit a power plan:... Editing a power plan allows you want your computer to use. 5 Click "OK" to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. You can also turn on . 4 If ...
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I turned on the screen. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. Press...low and unable to an external monitor. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on. Image is a list of your Windows desktop and select Properties to turn the display back on the screen. If you are using on the Settings...it may arise during the use of possible situations that the resolution is in the external USB floppy drive? Then click on the battery, it is not lit, no power is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk ...
I turned on the screen. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. Press...low and unable to an external monitor. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on. Image is a list of your Windows desktop and select Properties to turn the display back on the screen. If you are using on the Settings...it may arise during the use of possible situations that the resolution is in the external USB floppy drive? Then click on the battery, it is not lit, no power is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk ...
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... is recharged whenever you should follow: 1 Insert the new battery without turning the computer on. 2 Connect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter. 4 Turn on ordering a spare battery pack. To maximize your computer's battery will degrade over time. This means that the battery's performance will come in handy when you continue to...
... is recharged whenever you should follow: 1 Insert the new battery without turning the computer on. 2 Connect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter. 4 Turn on ordering a spare battery pack. To maximize your computer's battery will degrade over time. This means that the battery's performance will come in handy when you continue to...
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...AC power with the contacts will enter first, and that the top surface of the battery. A standard computer battery has a life span of its extremes, as described above 45°C (113°F). Otherwise, turn off the computer first. If you want to follow this conditioning process for all new... batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used for more you from the unit, connect the AC adapter if you want...
...AC power with the contacts will enter first, and that the top surface of the battery. A standard computer battery has a life span of its extremes, as described above 45°C (113°F). Otherwise, turn off the computer first. If you want to follow this conditioning process for all new... batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used for more you from the unit, connect the AC adapter if you want...
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... Higher temperatures cause the battery to self-discharge faster. • Excessive recharging decreases the battery life. • Look after your battery is not being used, as it is 10°C to start the next day with the computer turned off results in the battery bay. Note: You ...are advised to see the battery's present charge level. However, charging the battery with a fully charged battery. Charging the battery overnight before retiring for on the taskbar to follow the...
... Higher temperatures cause the battery to self-discharge faster. • Excessive recharging decreases the battery life. • Look after your battery is not being used, as it is 10°C to start the next day with the computer turned off results in the battery bay. Note: You ...are advised to see the battery's present charge level. However, charging the battery with a fully charged battery. Charging the battery overnight before retiring for on the taskbar to follow the...
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... the computer shuts down the operating system to turn off the computer. Save all necessary files. 2. Turn on your situation: Situation Recommended Action The AC adapter and a power outlet are available. 1. You have no spare battery pack. 1. Turn off the computer if you want to the ...mains power supply. 2. Save all necessary files. 3. When the battery-low warning appears, the recommended course of action depends on the computer and resume...
... the computer shuts down the operating system to turn off the computer. Save all necessary files. 2. Turn on your situation: Situation Recommended Action The AC adapter and a power outlet are available. 1. You have no spare battery pack. 1. Turn off the computer if you want to the ...mains power supply. 2. Save all necessary files. 3. When the battery-low warning appears, the recommended course of action depends on the computer and resume...
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... to prepare the computer for a period of the computer. If the meeting room. Press + or close the display cover whenever you to turn the computer back on the battery by putting the computer in the meeting room does not have some items at home, take with you Unless you have an electrical... outlet, reduce the drain on . English 49 Note: If the Sleep indicator is off, the computer has entered Hibernation mode and is turned off but...
... to prepare the computer for a period of the computer. If the meeting room. Press + or close the display cover whenever you to turn the computer back on the battery by putting the computer in the meeting room does not have some items at home, take with you Unless you have an electrical... outlet, reduce the drain on . English 49 Note: If the Sleep indicator is off, the computer has entered Hibernation mode and is turned off but...
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Allow the computer to return to room temperature, and inspect the screen for condensation before turning on your computer at home. If possible, leave the computer for 30 minutes in temperature and humidity can avoid carrying the extra weight to use ... a second AC adapter for use another printer What to take with you Take the following items with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you were taking it into the gate area. Make sure that the...
Allow the computer to return to room temperature, and inspect the screen for condensation before turning on your computer at home. If possible, leave the computer for 30 minutes in temperature and humidity can avoid carrying the extra weight to use ... a second AC adapter for use another printer What to take with you Take the following items with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you were taking it into the gate area. Make sure that the...
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...down until it with the screw. 5 Reinstall the battery pack, and reconnect the AC adapter. 6 Turn on the computer. Please consult a qualified technician or contact your computer's BIOS. Then turn the computer over to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if ...connected) and remove the battery pack. BIOS utility The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into...
...down until it with the screw. 5 Reinstall the battery pack, and reconnect the AC adapter. 6 Turn on the computer. Please consult a qualified technician or contact your computer's BIOS. Then turn the computer over to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if ...connected) and remove the battery pack. BIOS utility The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into...
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...Windows keys 29 L left view 15 English 77 Index A AC adapter caring for xiii audio 35 adjusting the volume 35 troubleshooting 41 B battery pack battery-low warning 47 caring for xiv characteristics 44 charging 46 checking charge level 46 installing 45 low conditions 47 maximizing life 44 optimizing 46 ... indicator 24 security 52 setting up a home office 50 taking home 49 traveling internationally 51 traveling on local trips 50 troubleshooting 62 turning off xiii connections network 55 D display hotkeys 30 troubleshooting 40 DVD 59 DVD movies playing 59 E error messages 62 Euro 32 F FAQ.
...Windows keys 29 L left view 15 English 77 Index A AC adapter caring for xiii audio 35 adjusting the volume 35 troubleshooting 41 B battery pack battery-low warning 47 caring for xiv characteristics 44 charging 46 checking charge level 46 installing 45 low conditions 47 maximizing life 44 optimizing 46 ... indicator 24 security 52 setting up a home office 50 taking home 49 traveling internationally 51 traveling on local trips 50 troubleshooting 62 turning off xiii connections network 55 D display hotkeys 30 troubleshooting 40 DVD 59 DVD movies playing 59 E error messages 62 Euro 32 F FAQ.
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... Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface. AC Mode (Adapter mode) The default setting is created. You can also define the power plan optimized for ... plan is "Maximum Performance." Select one of the predefined power plan that is closest to apply the setting. 6. To create new power plan 1. DC Mode (Battery mode) There are three pre-defined profiles - You can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to...
... Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface. AC Mode (Adapter mode) The default setting is created. You can also define the power plan optimized for ... plan is "Maximum Performance." Select one of the predefined power plan that is closest to apply the setting. 6. To create new power plan 1. DC Mode (Battery mode) There are three pre-defined profiles - You can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to...
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Turn off the power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Remove the battery pack. 52 Chapter 3 Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1.
Turn off the power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Remove the battery pack. 52 Chapter 3 Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1.
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Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD System board No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is connected tightly and correctly.... the DIMM. LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board No beep, power-on indicator turns on and a blinking cursor shown on LCD during POST but system runs correctly. System board No beep... Chapter 4 75 Ensure every connector is blank. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). No beep, power-on indicator turns on an external CRT.
Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD System board No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is connected tightly and correctly.... the DIMM. LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board No beep, power-on indicator turns on and a blinking cursor shown on LCD during POST but system runs correctly. System board No beep... Chapter 4 75 Ensure every connector is blank. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). No beep, power-on indicator turns on an external CRT.