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...Use a soft, moist cloth. Operation conditions This device complies with batteries. For more information about our products, services, and support information, please visit our website: http://global.acer.com. vi Taking care of your battery pack Here are included in the user's manual of each RF .... Keep them away from children. • Dispose of the internal antenna will void the FCC certification and your battery pack: • Use only batteries of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Also, any interference received, including interference ...
...Use a soft, moist cloth. Operation conditions This device complies with batteries. For more information about our products, services, and support information, please visit our website: http://global.acer.com. vi Taking care of your battery pack Here are included in the user's manual of each RF .... Keep them away from children. • Dispose of the internal antenna will void the FCC certification and your battery pack: • Use only batteries of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Also, any interference received, including interference ...
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... computer on and off iv Taking care of your computer v Taking care 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 4 Base view 5 Specifications...DVD) drive tray 17 Using a computer security 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 asked questions 23 Requesting service 26 International Travelers...
... computer on and off iv Taking care of your computer v Taking care 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 4 Base view 5 Specifications...DVD) drive tray 17 Using a computer security 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 asked questions 23 Requesting service 26 International Travelers...
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...(left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. 7 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up when the battery is being charged. 4 Bluetooth Press to show the status of the computer's functions and components. 8 Easy-launch buttons Buttons for... 1 Speakers 2 Power indicator Description Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Lights up when the computer is on. 3 Battery indicator Lights up to enable/disable the Bluetooth communication function. Indicates the status of WLAN button/indicator communication (optional). 6 Line-in...
...(left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. 7 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up when the battery is being charged. 4 Bluetooth Press to show the status of the computer's functions and components. 8 Easy-launch buttons Buttons for... 1 Speakers 2 Power indicator Description Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Lights up when the computer is on. 3 Battery indicator Lights up to enable/disable the Bluetooth communication function. Indicates the status of WLAN button/indicator communication (optional). 6 Line-in...
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English 5 # Icon Item Description 3 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. compartment release latch 3 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 4 Battery lock Locks the battery in place. 5 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 6 Memory Houses the computer's main memory and Mini PCI card. Base view 1 6 5 4 2 3 # Item Description 1 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 2 Battery Releases the battery for removal.
English 5 # Icon Item Description 3 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. compartment release latch 3 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 4 Battery lock Locks the battery in place. 5 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 6 Memory Houses the computer's main memory and Mini PCI card. Base view 1 6 5 4 2 3 # Item Description 1 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 2 Battery Releases the battery for removal.
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..., international language support Touchpad with PTT approval; Wake-on -LAN ready WLAN: integrated 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ network solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology WPAN: integrated Bluetooth® 364 (W) x 279 (D) x 33.9/38.9 (H) mm (14.33 x 10.98 ... power-saving modes 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® ...
..., international language support Touchpad with PTT approval; Wake-on -LAN ready WLAN: integrated 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ network solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology WPAN: integrated Bluetooth® 364 (W) x 279 (D) x 33.9/38.9 (H) mm (14.33 x 10.98 ... power-saving modes 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® ...
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English 8 Optional items Environment System compliance Warranty 8-cell Li-ion battery pack 65 W AC adapter 256/512 MB or 1 GB DDR2 533 MHz soDIMM modules External USB floppy disk drive Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to 80% Mobile PC 2001 ACPI 1.0b DMI 2.0 One-year International Travelers Warranty (ITW) Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.
English 8 Optional items Environment System compliance Warranty 8-cell Li-ion battery pack 65 W AC adapter 256/512 MB or 1 GB DDR2 533 MHz soDIMM modules External USB floppy disk drive Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to 80% Mobile PC 2001 ACPI 1.0b DMI 2.0 One-year International Travelers Warranty (ITW) Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.
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... on the front panel. Media activity Indicates when the hard disk or optical drive is closed. Battery Lights up when the computer is being charged. The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is active. Icon Function Caps Lock Description Lights up when Num Lock...
... on the front panel. Media activity Indicates when the hard disk or optical drive is closed. Battery Lights up when the computer is being charged. The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is active. Icon Function Caps Lock Description Lights up when Num Lock...
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... located at the upper-right, are called easy-launch buttons. The mail and Web browser buttons are : mail, Web browser, Acer Empowering Key < > and one user-programmable button. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. They are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the... Acer eManager. Press < > to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. See "Launch Manager" on page 19. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in...
... located at the upper-right, are called easy-launch buttons. The mail and Web browser buttons are : mail, Web browser, Acer Empowering Key < > and one user-programmable button. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. They are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the... Acer eManager. Press < > to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. See "Launch Manager" on page 19. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in...
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...-launch buttons" on page 9. Acer eRecovery Creates backups and recovers system configurations reliably. Acer ePowerManagement Provides a central location from which features five main settings: Acer ePowerManagement, Acer eNetManagement, Acer ePresentation, Acer eRecovery and Acer eSettings. Acer eNetManagement Helps you to quickly and easily connect to control all your PC's power schemes and maximize battery life. Acer ePresentation Simplifies resolution settings...
...-launch buttons" on page 9. Acer eRecovery Creates backups and recovers system configurations reliably. Acer ePowerManagement Provides a central location from which features five main settings: Acer ePowerManagement, Acer eNetManagement, Acer ePresentation, Acer eRecovery and Acer eSettings. Acer eNetManagement Helps you to quickly and easily connect to control all your PC's power schemes and maximize battery life. Acer ePresentation Simplifies resolution settings...
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... computer and to the power outlet. • If it with a system disk and press + + to restart the system. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be low and unable to power the computer. Press and release the power button to save power. I pressed the... on the screen. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on your computer. Press any key to turn the display back on the battery, it is not lit, no power is not full-screen. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to...
... computer and to the power outlet. • If it with a system disk and press + + to restart the system. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be low and unable to power the computer. Press and release the power button to save power. I pressed the... on the screen. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on your computer. Press any key to turn the display back on the battery, it is not lit, no power is not full-screen. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to...
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... turn the computer back on , the computer has entered Sleep mode. What to bring to meetings If your meeting will be longer, or if your battery is relatively short, you probably do not need to remove the media can damage the drive head. • Pack the computer in Sleep mode. Press... have removed all media and compact disks from your computer in the meeting room does not have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on the battery by putting the computer in a protective case that you have some items at home, take with you are not actively using the computer.
... turn the computer back on , the computer has entered Sleep mode. What to bring to meetings If your meeting will be longer, or if your battery is relatively short, you probably do not need to remove the media can damage the drive head. • Pack the computer in Sleep mode. Press... have removed all media and compact disks from your computer in the meeting room does not have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on the battery by putting the computer in a protective case that you have some items at home, take with you are not actively using the computer.
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If possible, leave the computer for condensation before turning on the computer. Traveling with you plan to use another printer Make sure that the battery in the computer is greater than 10 °C (18 °F), allow the computer to come to room temperature slowly. If you use at...'s office building or traveling locally. 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 , leave the computer in the trunk of the car to avoid exposing the computer to excessive heat...
If possible, leave the computer for condensation before turning on the computer. Traveling with you plan to use another printer Make sure that the battery in the computer is greater than 10 °C (18 °F), allow the computer to come to room temperature slowly. If you use at...'s office building or traveling locally. 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 , leave the computer in the trunk of the car to avoid exposing the computer to excessive heat...
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... In addition to the guidelines for traveling. Do not use converter kits sold for the country to which you are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer • Proof of the country you are useful when traveling internationally: •...
... In addition to the guidelines for traveling. Do not use converter kits sold for the country to which you are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer • Proof of the country you are useful when traveling internationally: •...
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...the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into place. 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw. 5 Reinstall the battery pack, and reconnect the AC adapter. 6 Turn on the computer. English 49 Installing memory Follow these steps to run it. Then turn the computer... configured and optimized, and you may need to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. then lift up and remove the memory cover. 3 (a) Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot, then (b) gently press it down ...
...the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into place. 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw. 5 Reinstall the battery pack, and reconnect the AC adapter. 6 Turn on the computer. English 49 Installing memory Follow these steps to run it. Then turn the computer... configured and optimized, and you may need to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. then lift up and remove the memory cover. 3 (a) Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot, then (b) gently press it down ...
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.... Hard disk 0 error Contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance. contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. type error I/O parity error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Solutions to open the...
.... Hard disk 0 error Contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance. contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. type error I/O parity error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Solutions to open the...
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...operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may expose you to normal condition. English 62 8 If an extension cord is used batteries promptly. 14 To avoid hazard of unexpected electrical shock, use the AC adapter only when the wall socket is properly grounded. 15 Use...they may be a detachable type: UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7 A 125 V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent. Use of another battery may explode if not handled properly. b If liquid has been spilled into this equipment. 17 Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during...
...operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may expose you to normal condition. English 62 8 If an extension cord is used batteries promptly. 14 To avoid hazard of unexpected electrical shock, use the AC adapter only when the wall socket is properly grounded. 15 Use...they may be a detachable type: UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7 A 125 V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent. Use of another battery may explode if not handled properly. b If liquid has been spilled into this equipment. 17 Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during...
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... caring for vi BIOS utility 49 brightness hotkeys 15 C caps lock 13 on indicator 9 care AC adapter v battery pack vi computer v 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 ...
... caring for vi BIOS utility 49 brightness hotkeys 15 C caps lock 13 on indicator 9 care AC adapter v battery pack vi computer v 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 ...