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... of your AC adapter v Taking care of your battery pack vi Cleaning and servicing vi An Aspire tour 1 Front view 1 Closed front view 2 Left view 3 Right view 4 Rear view ... 5 Specifications 6 Indicators 9 Easy-launch buttons 10 Touchpad 11 Touchpad basics 11 Using the keyboard 13 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 13 Windows keys 14 Hotkeys 14 Special keys 16 ...lock 17 Audio 18 Adjusting the volume 18 Using the system utilities 19 Acer eManager 19 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 20 Launch Manager 21 Norton AntiVirus 22 Frequently...
... of your AC adapter v Taking care of your battery pack vi Cleaning and servicing vi An Aspire tour 1 Front view 1 Closed front view 2 Left view 3 Right view 4 Rear view ... 5 Specifications 6 Indicators 9 Easy-launch buttons 10 Touchpad 11 Touchpad basics 11 Using the keyboard 13 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 13 Windows keys 14 Hotkeys 14 Special keys 16 ...lock 17 Audio 18 Adjusting the volume 18 Using the system utilities 19 Acer eManager 19 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 20 Launch Manager 21 Norton AntiVirus 22 Frequently...
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Virtual keyboard 31 Background mode 31 Cinema 32 Settings 32 Album 33 Editing pictures 33 Slide show settings 33 Video 34 Playing a video file 34 Capturing video (...
Virtual keyboard 31 Background mode 31 Cinema 32 Settings 32 Album 33 Editing pictures 33 Slide show settings 33 Video 34 Playing a video file 34 Capturing video (...
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Front view 1 9 2 8 3 7 4 6 5 # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD); displays computer output. 2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 3 Keyboard For entering data into your new Aspire computer. poster, let us show you use the computer. English 1 An Aspire tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for your hands when you around your computer. 4 Palmrest Comfortable support area for Starters...
Front view 1 9 2 8 3 7 4 6 5 # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD); displays computer output. 2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 3 Keyboard For entering data into your new Aspire computer. poster, let us show you use the computer. English 1 An Aspire tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for your hands when you around your computer. 4 Palmrest Comfortable support area for Starters...
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...29.6 W or 65 W Li-ion battery pack 2.5-hour rapid charge; 3.5-hour charge-in jack for AC adapter Acer Arcade Acer eManager (ePowerManagement, eNetManagement, ePresentation, eRecovery, eSettings) Acer GridVista 2.0 Acer Launch Manager Norton AntiVirus™ Adobe® Reader® NTI CD-Maker™ 7 English Communication Size and ... Line-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port DC-in -use 65 W AC adapter 88-/89-key keyboard, inverted "T" cursor layout, 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel, international language support Touchpad with PTT approval; Wake-on -Ring ready LAN: 10...
...29.6 W or 65 W Li-ion battery pack 2.5-hour rapid charge; 3.5-hour charge-in jack for AC adapter Acer Arcade Acer eManager (ePowerManagement, eNetManagement, ePresentation, eRecovery, eSettings) Acer GridVista 2.0 Acer Launch Manager Norton AntiVirus™ Adobe® Reader® NTI CD-Maker™ 7 English Communication Size and ... Line-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port DC-in -use 65 W AC adapter 88-/89-key keyboard, inverted "T" cursor layout, 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel, international language support Touchpad with PTT approval; Wake-on -Ring ready LAN: 10...
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... active. Bluetooth Indicates the status of WLAN communication. English 9 Indicators The computer has three easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on .
... active. Bluetooth Indicates the status of WLAN communication. English 9 Indicators The computer has three easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on .
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... Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. The mail and Web browser buttons are : mail, Web browser, Acer Empowering Key < > and one user-programmable button. Easy-launch buttons Above the keyboard, located at the upper-right, are called easy-launch buttons. To set to run the... Acer Launch Manager. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. They are pre-set the Web browser, ...
... Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. The mail and Web browser buttons are : mail, Web browser, Acer Empowering Key < > and one user-programmable button. Easy-launch buttons Above the keyboard, located at the upper-right, are called easy-launch buttons. To set to run the... Acer Launch Manager. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. They are pre-set the Web browser, ...
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... better solution would be to do a lot of the keycaps. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Main keyboard keys Hold while typing Type the letters in numeric mode. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is in a... on embedded keypad Type numbers in uppercase. It is on the keys. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in a normal manner. English 13 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function ...
... better solution would be to do a lot of the keycaps. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Main keyboard keys Hold while typing Type the letters in numeric mode. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is in a... on embedded keypad Type numbers in uppercase. It is on the keys. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in a normal manner. English 13 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function ...
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... hotkeys or key combinations to provide a variety of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. English 14 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other keys to access most of...
... hotkeys or key combinations to provide a variety of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. English 14 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other keys to access most of...
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... settings. The Euro symbol 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. The US dollar sign 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 Either press < > at the bottom-right of the... keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Note: This function varies according to...
... settings. The Euro symbol 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. The US dollar sign 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 Either press < > at the bottom-right of the... keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Note: This function varies according to...
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...convenience of a well-organized desktop. Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of the easy-launch buttons. Acer GridVista is simple to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for the location of your second monitor is dual-display compatible, allowing... manufacturer's recommended value. English 21 Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set to be partitioned independently.
...convenience of a well-organized desktop. Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of the easy-launch buttons. Acer GridVista is simple to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for the location of your second monitor is dual-display compatible, allowing... manufacturer's recommended value. English 21 Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set to be partitioned independently.
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... Mute all option. • The volume level may be too low. If it works, contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be blocking the ports. • Make sure you have the appropriate software running on the computer. Nothing should be muted. Check the following... optical drive tray without turning on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. I want to adjust the volume. The printer does not work . The keyboard does not respond. Try attaching an external...
... Mute all option. • The volume level may be too low. If it works, contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be blocking the ports. • Make sure you have the appropriate software running on the computer. Nothing should be muted. Check the following... optical drive tray without turning on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. I want to adjust the volume. The printer does not work . The keyboard does not respond. Try attaching an external...
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... the bottom left-hand corner of the screen. Background mode With Acer Arcade, you can press the stop button on the remote or click the onscreen stop the playback at anytime. You can use the onscreen virtual keyboard. You can continue listening to stop icon to music or watching... live TV while you need using the mouse, cursor keys or keyboard. English 31 Virtual keyboard Whenever you are required to enter search information, or name a file...
... the bottom left-hand corner of the screen. Background mode With Acer Arcade, you can press the stop button on the remote or click the onscreen stop the playback at anytime. You can use the onscreen virtual keyboard. You can continue listening to stop icon to music or watching... live TV while you need using the mouse, cursor keys or keyboard. English 31 Virtual keyboard Whenever you are required to enter search information, or name a file...
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Or: You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within short distances, for example, from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one to secure the computer. Then close and ...
Or: You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within short distances, for example, from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one to secure the computer. Then close and ...
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... time and cannot carry the computer with you, leave the computer in temperature and humidity can avoid carrying the extra weight to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse. English 39 Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work on your computer at home...
... time and cannot carry the computer with you, leave the computer in temperature and humidity can avoid carrying the extra weight to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse. English 39 Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work on your computer at home...
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... more information. Windows handles all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer and video memory. Acer eRecovery consists of these devices in order to conserve energy. Acer eRecovery Acer eRecovery is only available on certain models. This computer employs... following functions: 1 Create backup 2 Restore from backup 3 Create factory default image CD 4 Re-install bundled software without CD 5 Change Acer eRecovery password This chapter will guide you through each process. English 51 Note: To change the region code, insert a DVD movie of...
... more information. Windows handles all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer and video memory. Acer eRecovery consists of these devices in order to conserve energy. Acer eRecovery Acer eRecovery is only available on certain models. This computer employs... following functions: 1 Create backup 2 Restore from backup 3 Create factory default image CD 4 Re-install bundled software without CD 5 Change Acer eRecovery password This chapter will guide you through each process. English 51 Note: To change the region code, insert a DVD movie of...
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... with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Hard disk 0 extended Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. keyboard connected Keyboard interface error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Do not attempt to open the computer yourself; CMOS checksum error Contact your dealer or... an authorized service center. 55 English English Troubleshooting This chapter shows you how to deal with the recommended course of action. Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer or an authorized service center.
... with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Hard disk 0 extended Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. keyboard connected Keyboard interface error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Do not attempt to open the computer yourself; CMOS checksum error Contact your dealer or... an authorized service center. 55 English English Troubleshooting This chapter shows you how to deal with the recommended course of action. Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer or an authorized service center.
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... CD-ROM ejecting 17 ejecting manually 24 troubleshooting 24 cleaning computer vi computer caring for v cleaning vi disconnecting 37 features 1, 20 indicators 9 keyboards 13 moving around 37 on indicator 2, 9 security 41 setting up a home office 39 taking home 38 traveling internationally 40 traveling on indicator ...questions frequently asked questions 23 front view 2 H Hibernation mode hotkey 15 hotkeys 14 I IEEE 1394 port 45 indicator lights 9 infrared 44 K keyboard 13 embedded numeric keypad 13 hotkeys 14 lock keys 13 troubleshooting 24 Windows keys 14 L LEDs 9 left view 2 M media access on ...
... CD-ROM ejecting 17 ejecting manually 24 troubleshooting 24 cleaning computer vi computer caring for v cleaning vi disconnecting 37 features 1, 20 indicators 9 keyboards 13 moving around 37 on indicator 2, 9 security 41 setting up a home office 39 taking home 38 traveling internationally 40 traveling on indicator ...questions frequently asked questions 23 front view 2 H Hibernation mode hotkey 15 hotkeys 14 I IEEE 1394 port 45 indicator lights 9 infrared 44 K keyboard 13 embedded numeric keypad 13 hotkeys 14 lock keys 13 troubleshooting 24 Windows keys 14 L LEDs 9 left view 2 M media access on ...
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... embedded 13 P password 41 types 41 PC Card 46 ejecting 47 inserting 47 ports 43 printer troubleshooting 24 problems 23 CD-ROM 24 display 23 keyboard 24 printer 24 startup 23 troubleshooting 55 Q questions setting location for modem use 25 S safety CD or DVD 63 FCC notice 57 general instructions 61...
... embedded 13 P password 41 types 41 PC Card 46 ejecting 47 inserting 47 ports 43 printer troubleshooting 24 problems 23 CD-ROM 24 display 23 keyboard 24 printer 24 startup 23 troubleshooting 55 Q questions setting location for modem use 25 S safety CD or DVD 63 FCC notice 57 general instructions 61...
