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... a new battery. Use only the approved batteries, and recharge your pocket or purse. Accidental short-circuiting can be reduced if the battery is left in a humid, wet or corrosive environment. The capacity and lifetime of other controls may result in damage and will be charged and discharged hundreds of a new battery is fully charged. Wireless devices may not work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment...
... a new battery. Use only the approved batteries, and recharge your pocket or purse. Accidental short-circuiting can be reduced if the battery is left in a humid, wet or corrosive environment. The capacity and lifetime of other controls may result in damage and will be charged and discharged hundreds of a new battery is fully charged. Wireless devices may not work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment...
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... the TravelMate product series. In addition it : 1 Click Start > All Programs > AcerSystem. 2 Click TravelMate Generic User Guide. Basic care and tips for using the keyboard and audio, etc. Please refer to the setup poster for meeting your mobile computing needs. It is not installed on your computer, clicking on how your computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. For instructions on your notebook...
... the TravelMate product series. In addition it : 1 Click Start > All Programs > AcerSystem. 2 Click TravelMate Generic User Guide. Basic care and tips for using the keyboard and audio, etc. Please refer to the setup poster for meeting your mobile computing needs. It is not installed on your computer, clicking on how your computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. For instructions on your notebook...
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...your AC adapter xv Taking care of your battery pack xvi Cleaning and servicing xvi Touchpad 1 Touchpad basics (with two buttons) 1 Using the keyboard 3 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad* 3 Hotkeys 4 Windows keys 5 Acer ProShield (only for certain model) 7 Overview 7 Setting up ProShield 7 Personal Secure Disk 8 BIOS Settings 9 Credential Manager 9 Data Protection 10 Data Removal 10 Remote Manageability 11 Acer eRecovery Management 12 Creating a recovery backup (Optical drive) 13 Creating a recovery backup (USB flash drive) 15 Recovering your system...
...your AC adapter xv Taking care of your battery pack xvi Cleaning and servicing xvi Touchpad 1 Touchpad basics (with two buttons) 1 Using the keyboard 3 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad* 3 Hotkeys 4 Windows keys 5 Acer ProShield (only for certain model) 7 Overview 7 Setting up ProShield 7 Personal Secure Disk 8 BIOS Settings 9 Credential Manager 9 Data Protection 10 Data Removal 10 Remote Manageability 11 Acer eRecovery Management 12 Creating a recovery backup (Optical drive) 13 Creating a recovery backup (USB flash drive) 15 Recovering your system...
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Recovering your system (USB flash drive) 21 To recover your system 21 Types of recovery 21 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 21 Returning to a previous system condition 22 Returning your system to its factory condition 23 Acer Backup Manager 25 Power management 26 Acer PowerSmart key 26 Battery pack 27 Battery pack characteristics 27 Maximizing the battery's life 27 Installing and removing the battery pack 28 Charging the battery 29 Checking the battery level 29 Optimizing battery life 29...
Recovering your system (USB flash drive) 21 To recover your system 21 Types of recovery 21 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 21 Returning to a previous system condition 22 Returning your system to its factory condition 23 Acer Backup Manager 25 Power management 26 Acer PowerSmart key 26 Battery pack 27 Battery pack characteristics 27 Maximizing the battery's life 27 Installing and removing the battery pack 28 Charging the battery 29 Checking the battery level 29 Optimizing battery life 29...
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... LCD pixel statement 52 Radio device regulatory notice 52 General 53 Wireless operation channels for different domains 53 France: Restricted wireless frequency bands 53 List of National Codes 54 The FCC RF safety requirement 54 Canada - IEEE 1394 port 39 High-Definition Multimedia Interface 39 ExpressCard 40 Installing memory 41 BIOS utility 43 Boot sequence 43 Enable disk-to RF fields (RSS-102) 55 LCD panel ergonomic specifications...
... LCD pixel statement 52 Radio device regulatory notice 52 General 53 Wireless operation channels for different domains 53 France: Restricted wireless frequency bands 53 List of National Codes 54 The FCC RF safety requirement 54 Canada - IEEE 1394 port 39 High-Definition Multimedia Interface 39 ExpressCard 40 Installing memory 41 BIOS utility 43 Boot sequence 43 Enable disk-to RF fields (RSS-102) 55 LCD panel ergonomic specifications...
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..., lock, Windows, function and special keys. A better solution would be to do a lot of the keycaps. Hold while using cursor-control keys. Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is in uppercase. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad* The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on the keys. Use this mode when you press the up or down when you need to connect an external keypad. Desired access Number keys on...
..., lock, Windows, function and special keys. A better solution would be to do a lot of the keycaps. Hold while using cursor-control keys. Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is in uppercase. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad* The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on the keys. Use this mode when you press the up or down when you need to connect an external keypad. Desired access Number keys on...
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...key Enables / disables the computer's communication devices. (Communication devices may vary by configuration.) Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Increases the sound volume. Press any key to save power. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Display off Turns the display screen backlight off . Increases the screen brightness. + < > + < > Brightness down Volume up Turns the embedded numeric keypad on and off to return. Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external...
...key Enables / disables the computer's communication devices. (Communication devices may vary by configuration.) Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Increases the sound volume. Press any key to save power. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Display off Turns the display screen backlight off . Increases the screen brightness. + < > + < > Brightness down Volume up Turns the embedded numeric keypad on and off to return. Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external...
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... : Open Windows Mobility Center < > + : Display System Properties < > + : Restore minimized windows < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D < > + : Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar + < > + : Search for network computers + < > + : Use the arrow keys to cycle through open programs using Windows Flip 3-D English Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. 5 Hotkey + < > Icon Function Volume down Description Decreases the sound volume. Key Windows key Description Pressed alone it launches the Start...
... : Open Windows Mobility Center < > + : Display System Properties < > + : Restore minimized windows < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D < > + : Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar + < > + : Search for network computers + < > + : Use the arrow keys to cycle through open programs using Windows Flip 3-D English Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. 5 Hotkey + < > Icon Function Volume down Description Decreases the sound volume. Key Windows key Description Pressed alone it launches the Start...
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You can set and manage your ProShield and Windows passwords, manage online account information, and back up or restore credential information. Credential Manager Here you can also set the BIOS Supervisor and User passwords, enable or disable password checking at bootup, and add an Asset Tag for the device. You can set the boot device order, enable or disable ports and built-in devices, and import or export BIOS settings. English 9 BIOS Settings Here you can change your credentials, including Pre-boot authentication.
You can set and manage your ProShield and Windows passwords, manage online account information, and back up or restore credential information. Credential Manager Here you can also set the BIOS Supervisor and User passwords, enable or disable password checking at bootup, and add an Asset Tag for the device. You can set the boot device order, enable or disable ports and built-in devices, and import or export BIOS settings. English 9 BIOS Settings Here you can change your credentials, including Pre-boot authentication.
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... help fix your problem, you can recover using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you want to reset your system to factory condition, see that were not pre-installed, see "Returning your system to retain all settings and personal data for later retrieval. English 17 Recovering your system (Optical drive) If calling Acer support did not come pre-installed on your computer, follow that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers...
... help fix your problem, you can recover using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you want to reset your system to factory condition, see that were not pre-installed, see "Returning your system to retain all settings and personal data for later retrieval. English 17 Recovering your system (Optical drive) If calling Acer support did not come pre-installed on your computer, follow that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers...
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... hard drive is restored using the restore point you have created. Follow the onscreen prompts for first-time system setup. You can reinstall using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you cannot run Windows and your computer. If you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on page 20. Click OK. Click OK to Factory Defaults. Click Yes, then Start. The recovery process begins by restarting your recovery discs...
... hard drive is restored using the restore point you have created. Follow the onscreen prompts for first-time system setup. You can reinstall using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you cannot run Windows and your computer. If you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on page 20. Click OK. Click OK to Factory Defaults. Click Yes, then Start. The recovery process begins by restarting your recovery discs...
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... recovery discs To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer, then press + during startup To reinstall Windows and all files on your computer. This process will restart. 2 During startup, press to open Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Click Restore Operating System to open the boot menu. The boot menu allows you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: Press when starting your hard drive. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents will install from the hard drive during startup to Factory Defaults...
... recovery discs To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer, then press + during startup To reinstall Windows and all files on your computer. This process will restart. 2 During startup, press to open Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Click Restore Operating System to open the boot menu. The boot menu allows you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: Press when starting your hard drive. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents will install from the hard drive during startup to Factory Defaults...
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... recover your system 1 Perform minor fixes. To recover your pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click Start > All Programs > Acer, then click Acer eRecovery Management. - If reinstalling software or drivers does not help fix your problem, you can recover using either your hard drive or the backup you have stopped working correctly. If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to reset your system to factory condition, see "Returning to retain all settings...
... recover your system 1 Perform minor fixes. To recover your pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click Start > All Programs > Acer, then click Acer eRecovery Management. - If reinstalling software or drivers does not help fix your problem, you can recover using either your hard drive or the backup you have stopped working correctly. If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to reset your system to factory condition, see "Returning to retain all settings...
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... your original hard drive is restored using either your original hard drive has been completely reformatted or you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: Click Start > All Programs > Acer, then click Acer eRecovery Management. Returning your system to its factory condition If your computer experiences problems that are...
... your original hard drive is restored using either your original hard drive has been completely reformatted or you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: Click Start > All Programs > Acer, then click Acer eRecovery Management. Returning your system to its factory condition If your computer experiences problems that are...
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... Factory Defaults. Use the left or right arrow keys to select the Main menu. Use the left or right arrow keys to select the Exit menu. Recovering from the hard drive during startup To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer, then press + during startup to open the boot menu. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is not already enabled, you to select which device to start from the recovery backup...
... Factory Defaults. Use the left or right arrow keys to select the Main menu. Use the left or right arrow keys to select the Exit menu. Recovering from the hard drive during startup To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer, then press + during startup to open the boot menu. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is not already enabled, you to select which device to start from the recovery backup...
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... your previous settings. PCI and WLAN switch to the computer, and video memory. Acer PowerSmart uses the power-saving features of time (called an inactivity timeout), the computer stops some or all power-saving chores for your computer. English 26 Power management This computer has a built-in order to conserve energy. Windows handles all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to power-saving modes. Acer PowerSmart key Note...
... your previous settings. PCI and WLAN switch to the computer, and video memory. Acer PowerSmart uses the power-saving features of time (called an inactivity timeout), the computer stops some or all power-saving chores for your computer. English 26 Power management This computer has a built-in order to conserve energy. Windows handles all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to power-saving modes. Acer PowerSmart key Note...
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... now safely take the computer anywhere you tips and hints to disconnect your computer from external accessories: 1 Save any open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: Click Start then click Shut Down. You can put the computer in Sleep mode. Note: If the Sleep indicator is off . Then close and latch the display cover to...
... now safely take the computer anywhere you tips and hints to disconnect your computer from external accessories: 1 Save any open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: Click Start then click Shut Down. You can put the computer in Sleep mode. Note: If the Sleep indicator is off . Then close and latch the display cover to...
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... configuration problems, you do not need to enable this utility. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen and use the and keys to set a password on boot: and use the and keys to run this feature. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration...
... configuration problems, you do not need to enable this utility. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen and use the and keys to set a password on boot: and use the and keys to run this feature. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration...
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... computer. No audio is lit, check the following : • The volume may be muted. I turned on the screen. Remove or replace it is not lit, no power is in the external USB floppy drive? Easy solutions are using on . In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that...
... computer. No audio is lit, check the following : • The volume may be muted. I turned on the screen. Remove or replace it is not lit, no power is in the external USB floppy drive? Easy solutions are using on . In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that...
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... onscreen instructions to back up all data will reboot. Note: If your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be the only option for future recovery operations. The printer does not work. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to eject the optical drive tray without recovery CDs. English 46 I want to -disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make...
... onscreen instructions to back up all data will reboot. Note: If your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be the only option for future recovery operations. The printer does not work. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to eject the optical drive tray without recovery CDs. English 46 I want to -disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make...