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... plug. Using a power outlet that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that may interfere with the performance of other nearby electrical devices that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of this product from unexpected noise produced by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. If you to replace the power cord set . Warning...
... plug. Using a power outlet that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that may interfere with the performance of other nearby electrical devices that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of this product from unexpected noise produced by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. If you to replace the power cord set . Warning...
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... it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. The printed User's Guide introduces you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. It is not installed on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. Follow the instructions on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting.
... it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. The printed User's Guide introduces you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. It is not installed on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. Follow the instructions on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting.
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Entering passwords 54 Setting passwords 54 Expanding through options 55 Connectivity options 55 Fax/data modem 55 Built-in network feature 56 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 56 PC Card slot 57 Installing memory 58 BIOS utility 58 Boot sequence 58 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 59 Password 59 Using software 59 Playing DVD movies 59 Power management 60 Acer eRecovery Management 60 Create backup 61 Restore from backup 61 Create factory default image CD 62 Re-install bundled software without CD 62 Change password 63 Troubleshooting 64 Troubleshooting tips 64...
Entering passwords 54 Setting passwords 54 Expanding through options 55 Connectivity options 55 Fax/data modem 55 Built-in network feature 56 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 56 PC Card slot 57 Installing memory 58 BIOS utility 58 Boot sequence 58 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 59 Password 59 Using software 59 Playing DVD movies 59 Power management 60 Acer eRecovery Management 60 Create backup 61 Restore from backup 61 Create factory default image CD 62 Re-install bundled software without CD 62 Change password 63 Troubleshooting 64 Troubleshooting tips 64...
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... disk space, memory and registry settings. • Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. • Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. (for selected models) • Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings conveniently. If you must initialize the Empowering Technology password. Empowering...
... disk space, memory and registry settings. • Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. • Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. (for selected models) • Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings conveniently. If you must initialize the Empowering Technology password. Empowering...
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To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system. • Optical drive devices - includes serial port, parallel port, infrared (IR), and Bluetooth. Once set, you to lock your notebook is a security utility that can 't be set first. 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 disk drives that allows you can apply locks to ensure that data can be set without any...
To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system. • Optical drive devices - includes serial port, parallel port, infrared (IR), and Bluetooth. Once set, you to lock your notebook is a security utility that can 't be set first. 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 disk drives that allows you can apply locks to ensure that data can be set without any...
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... own. DC mode (Battery mode) There are four pre-defined profiles - to save to turn the following functions on/off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, FireWire(1394), Wired LAN and Optical Device if supported. Empowering Technology 11 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Battery Life. You can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to a new power profile. 3 Name the newly created profile...
... own. DC mode (Battery mode) There are four pre-defined profiles - to save to turn the following functions on/off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, FireWire(1394), Wired LAN and Optical Device if supported. Empowering Technology 11 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Battery Life. You can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to a new power profile. 3 Name the newly created profile...
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... need to use an external resolution that is not supported by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your computer's display to the system. If auto-detection hardware is implemented in the system, your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display is not correct after disconnecting a projector, or you project your display settings using the hot key: Fn + F5. If the restored resolution is connected to an external device or projector using Display...
... need to use an external resolution that is not supported by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your computer's display to the system. If auto-detection hardware is implemented in the system, your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display is not correct after disconnecting a projector, or you project your display settings using the hot key: Fn + F5. If the restored resolution is connected to an external device or projector using Display...
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Accepts one Type II PC Card. 3 Two USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 4 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 5 External display Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000- Rear view # Icon Item 1 DC-in jack Description Connects to an AC adapter. 2 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 3 Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to a display device (VGA) port (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). port based network. (for selected models) 4 Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to...
Accepts one Type II PC Card. 3 Two USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 4 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 5 External display Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000- Rear view # Icon Item 1 DC-in jack Description Connects to an AC adapter. 2 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 3 Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to a display device (VGA) port (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). port based network. (for selected models) 4 Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to...
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... x 1536 resolution via non-interlaced CRT display • MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability • 40/60/80/100/120 GB Parallel ATA hard disk drive with Acer Disk Anti-Shock Protection (DASP) • Optical drive options: • DVD-Super Multi double-layer • DVD/CD-RW combo • 5-in-1 card reader (for selected models), supporting Memory Stick® (MS), Memory Stick PRO™ (MS PRO), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD...
... x 1536 resolution via non-interlaced CRT display • MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability • 40/60/80/100/120 GB Parallel ATA hard disk drive with Acer Disk Anti-Shock Protection (DASP) • Optical drive options: • DVD-Super Multi double-layer • DVD/CD-RW combo • 5-in-1 card reader (for selected models), supporting Memory Stick® (MS), Memory Stick PRO™ (MS PRO), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD...
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...-ion battery pack Acer QuicCharge™ technology (for TravelMate 4220 Series): • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge system-off • 2.5-hour charge-in-use 90/65 W AC adapter 88-/89-key Acer FineTouch™ keyboard Touchpad with 4-way scroll button Four easy-launch buttons Two front-access LED-switches: WLAN, Bluetooth® Audio system with PTT approval; Wake-on -LAN ready WLAN: Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802...
...-ion battery pack Acer QuicCharge™ technology (for TravelMate 4220 Series): • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge system-off • 2.5-hour charge-in-use 90/65 W AC adapter 88-/89-key Acer FineTouch™ keyboard Touchpad with 4-way scroll button Four easy-launch buttons Two front-access LED-switches: WLAN, Bluetooth® Audio system with PTT approval; Wake-on -LAN ready WLAN: Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802...
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... Software Options and accessories Environment System compliance Warranty • PC Card slot (one Type II) • Three USB 2.0 ports • External display (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support • Microphone-in jack • Line-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • Modem (RJ-11) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter • Acer Disk Anti-Shock Protection (DASP) • Kensington lock slot • BIOS user and supervisor passwords • Acer...
... Software Options and accessories Environment System compliance Warranty • PC Card slot (one Type II) • Three USB 2.0 ports • External display (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support • Microphone-in jack • Line-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • Modem (RJ-11) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter • Acer Disk Anti-Shock Protection (DASP) • Kensington lock slot • BIOS user and supervisor passwords • Acer...
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... a mouse. Select Click once. Access context menu Click once. dry and clean. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is sensitive to finger movement; and your fingers - English 27 • Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move left / right. These two buttons are similar to the left (1) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad...
... a mouse. Select Click once. Access context menu Click once. dry and clean. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is sensitive to finger movement; and your fingers - English 27 • Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move left / right. These two buttons are similar to the left (1) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad...
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... keycaps. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external keypad. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is indicated by small characters located on embedded keypad cursor-control keys. Cursor-control keys Hold while using cursor-control keys. Hold while using on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. Use this mode when you can toggle on and off Number keys on...
... keycaps. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external keypad. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is indicated by small characters located on embedded keypad cursor-control keys. Cursor-control keys Hold while using cursor-control keys. Hold while using on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. Use this mode when you can toggle on and off Number keys on...
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...'s controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other keys to access most of functions: < > + : Activates the next Taskbar button. < > + : Opens the My Computer window. < > + : Opens Help and Support Center. < > + : Opens the Search Results window. < > + : Opens the Run dialog box. < > + : Minimizes all windows. + < > + : Undoes the minimize all windows action. English 29 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. It can also be used...
...'s controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other keys to access most of functions: < > + : Activates the next Taskbar button. < > + : Opens the My Computer window. < > + : Opens Help and Support Center. < > + : Opens the Search Results window. < > + : Opens the Run dialog box. < > + : Minimizes all windows. + < > + : Undoes the minimize all windows action. English 29 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. It can also be used...
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.... Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Launches Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode. Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. + + Brightness up Increases the sound volume. + Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. 30 English Hotkey Icon + Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on and off. Press any key to save power. Turns the speakers on hotkeys. + + + + + + + + Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep...
.... Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Launches Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode. Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. + + Brightness up Increases the sound volume. + Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. 30 English Hotkey Icon + Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on and off. Press any key to save power. Turns the speakers on hotkeys. + + + + + + + + Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep...
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...) disk in Sleep mode. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be low and unable to restart the system. Press and release the power button to save power. Look at the power indicator: • If it with a system disk and press + + to power the computer. If pressing a key does not turn the display back...
...) disk in Sleep mode. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be low and unable to restart the system. Press and release the power button to save power. Look at the power indicator: • If it with a system disk and press + + to power the computer. If pressing a key does not turn the display back...
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... an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be muted. Simply insert the tip of a pen or paperclip into the hole and push to access the BIOS utility and verify that the infrared ports of 1 meter apart. • Make sure there is a mechanical eject hole on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. The infrared port does not work . Nothing should...
... an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be muted. Simply insert the tip of a pen or paperclip into the hole and push to access the BIOS utility and verify that the infrared ports of 1 meter apart. • Make sure there is a mechanical eject hole on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. The infrared port does not work . Nothing should...
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... use the internal modem. I want to restore my computer to use your communication software (e.g. This recovery process helps you can skip the Internet Connection setup, as it is turned on. • Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to the computer's parallel port or a USB port and the corresponding port on Dialing Rules and begin setting up your location. The system will be the only option for future recovery operations...
... use the internal modem. I want to restore my computer to use your communication software (e.g. This recovery process helps you can skip the Internet Connection setup, as it is turned on. • Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to the computer's parallel port or a USB port and the corresponding port on Dialing Rules and begin setting up your location. The system will be the only option for future recovery operations...
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... distances, for example, from 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 on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off (Windows XP). To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open the display; Then close and latch the display cover to consider when moving around When you are...
... distances, for example, from 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 on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off (Windows XP). To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open the display; Then close and latch the display cover to consider when moving around When you are...
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... boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Once your DVD drive is installed in the optical drive bay, you can set . Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen. DVD disks are divided into 6 regions. You can play DVD disks of that region only. Find Password on boot: and use the and keys to set a password on your hard disk does not reset the number...
... boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Once your DVD drive is installed in the optical drive bay, you can set . Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen. DVD disks are divided into 6 regions. You can play DVD disks of that region only. Find Password on boot: and use the and keys to set a password on your hard disk does not reset the number...