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... product. • Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that which came bundled with the same type as opening or removing covers may expose you need for service • the product does not operate normally after following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7 A 125...
... product. • Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that which came bundled with the same type as opening or removing covers may expose you need for service • the product does not operate normally after following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7 A 125...
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... you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. For instructions on how to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off To turn on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on AcerSystem User's Guide. If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and...
... you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. For instructions on how to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off To turn on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on AcerSystem User's Guide. If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and...
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Touchpad basics 28 Using the keyboard 30 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 30 Windows keys 31 Hotkeys 32 Special keys 34 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 35 Using a computer security lock 35 Audio 36 Adjusting the volume 36 Using Acer Bluetooth® VoIP Phone 37 Getting to know your VoIP phone 37 Package contents 37 Layout 37 LED indicators 38 Charging the phone 38 Connecting the phone to your notebook 39...
Touchpad basics 28 Using the keyboard 30 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 30 Windows keys 31 Hotkeys 32 Special keys 34 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 35 Using a computer security lock 35 Audio 36 Adjusting the volume 36 Using Acer Bluetooth® VoIP Phone 37 Getting to know your VoIP phone 37 Package contents 37 Layout 37 LED indicators 38 Charging the phone 38 Connecting the phone to your notebook 39...
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... Using passwords 77 Entering passwords 78 Setting passwords 78 Expanding through options 79 Connectivity options 79 Fax/data modem 79 Built-in network feature 80 Fast Infrared (FIR) (for selected models) 80 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 81 IEEE 1394 port (for selected models) 81 PC Card slot 82 Installing memory 82 BIOS utility 83 Boot sequence 83 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 84 Password 84 Using software 85 Playing DVD movies 85 Acer eRecovery Management 86 Create backup 86 Burn backup disc 87 Restore and recovery 87 87 Troubleshooting...
... Using passwords 77 Entering passwords 78 Setting passwords 78 Expanding through options 79 Connectivity options 79 Fax/data modem 79 Built-in network feature 80 Fast Infrared (FIR) (for selected models) 80 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 81 IEEE 1394 port (for selected models) 81 PC Card slot 82 Installing memory 82 BIOS utility 83 Boot sequence 83 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 84 Password 84 Using software 85 Playing DVD movies 85 Acer eRecovery Management 86 Create backup 86 Burn backup disc 87 Restore and recovery 87 87 Troubleshooting...
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... below. To create a new power plan: Creating customized power plans allows you to a personalized set of power options. 1 Click the Create Power Plan icon. 2 Enter a name for configuring your new power plan. View and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". Note: You cannot delete the predefined power plans. To edit a power plan: Editing a power plan allows you to save and quickly switch to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed.
... below. To create a new power plan: Creating customized power plans allows you to a personalized set of power options. 1 Click the Create Power Plan icon. 2 Enter a name for configuring your new power plan. View and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". Note: You cannot delete the predefined power plans. To edit a power plan: Editing a power plan allows you to save and quickly switch to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed.
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... one Type II PC Card. 9 PC Card slot eject Ejects the PC Card from external microphones. Accepts audio line-in -1 card reader Accepts Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) and xD-Picture Card (xD) . button port (for selected models) 7 5-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). Left view # Icon Item Description 1 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., external (VGA) port monitor, LCD projector). 2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 3 S-video...
... one Type II PC Card. 9 PC Card slot eject Ejects the PC Card from external microphones. Accepts audio line-in -1 card reader Accepts Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) and xD-Picture Card (xD) . button port (for selected models) 7 5-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). Left view # Icon Item Description 1 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., external (VGA) port monitor, LCD projector). 2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 3 S-video...
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To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on hotkeys. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. English 32 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Hotkey Icon + Function Hotkey help + Acer eSettings + Acer ePower Management + + Sleep Display toggle...
To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on hotkeys. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. English 32 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Hotkey Icon + Function Hotkey help + Acer eSettings + Acer ePower Management + + Sleep Display toggle...
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... charge and turns off when the battery is charging. Locate the PC Card (PCMCIA) slot. 3. Click No, not this time, then close the window. 4. Turn the notebook on the slot. Eject the phone from the PC Card slot when charging is not paired or linked with the notebook. Off The phone is in pairing mode. To charge the phone: 1. English 38 LED indicators LED Color Bluetooth Blue connection/ pairing indicator Charge/Power indicator Amber Status Description Blinking...
... charge and turns off when the battery is charging. Locate the PC Card (PCMCIA) slot. 3. Click No, not this time, then close the window. 4. Turn the notebook on the slot. Eject the phone from the PC Card slot when charging is not paired or linked with the notebook. Off The phone is in pairing mode. To charge the phone: 1. English 38 LED indicators LED Color Bluetooth Blue connection/ pairing indicator Charge/Power indicator Amber Status Description Blinking...
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... the external USB floppy drive? The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to power the computer. If you are using on the battery, it with a system disk and press + + to turn the display back on an external monitor. I turned on the screen. Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up the "Display Properties...
... the external USB floppy drive? The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to power the computer. If you are using on the battery, it with a system disk and press + + to turn the display back on an external monitor. I turned on the screen. Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up the "Display Properties...
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... Sleep mode, open the display; Moving around or traveling with your computer from external accessories: 1 Save any media, floppy disks or compact disks 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 disconnect your computer. then press and release the power button. then press and release the power button. Then close and latch the display cover...
... Sleep mode, open the display; Moving around or traveling with your computer from external accessories: 1 Save any media, floppy disks or compact disks 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 disconnect your computer. then press and release the power button. then press and release the power button. Then close and latch the display cover...
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Find Password on boot: and use the and keys to set a password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen and use the and keys to enable this value to Enabled. Password To set this feature. Find D2D Recovery at the bottom of the screen. English 84 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 Password on boot: and use the and keys to set a password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen and use the and keys to enable this value to Enabled. Password To set this feature. Find D2D Recovery at the bottom of the screen. English 84 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.
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... to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Burn Disc button. 3 Select the type of Acer eRecovery Management, you can burn the factory default image, a user backup image, the current system configuration, or an application backup image to CD or DVD. 1 Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from previously created CD and DVD backups. You can also choose to recover the system from a factory default image, recover from a previously created CD/DVD...
... to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Burn Disc button. 3 Select the type of Acer eRecovery Management, you can burn the factory default image, a user backup image, the current system configuration, or an application backup image to CD or DVD. 1 Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from previously created CD and DVD backups. You can also choose to recover the system from a factory default image, recover from a previously created CD/DVD...
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... tips for the location of your new computer. For more productive, please refer to use your notebook. Follow the instructions on how your mobile computing needs. This guide contains detailed information on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. It is not installed on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. poster...
... tips for the location of your new computer. For more productive, please refer to use your notebook. Follow the instructions on how your mobile computing needs. This guide contains detailed information on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. It is not installed on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. poster...
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... Traveling internationally with the computer61 Preparing the computer 61 What to bring with you 61 Special considerations 61 Securing your computer 62 Using a computer security lock 62 Using passwords 62 Entering passwords 63 Setting passwords 63 Expanding through options 64 Connectivity options 64 Fax/data modem 64 Built-in network feature 65 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 65 PC Card slot 66 Installing memory 67 BIOS utility 67 Boot sequence 67 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 68 Password...
... Traveling internationally with the computer61 Preparing the computer 61 What to bring with you 61 Special considerations 61 Securing your computer 62 Using a computer security lock 62 Using passwords 62 Entering passwords 63 Setting passwords 63 Expanding through options 64 Connectivity options 64 Fax/data modem 64 Built-in network feature 65 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 65 PC Card slot 66 Installing memory 67 BIOS utility 67 Boot sequence 67 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 68 Password...
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..., supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via non-interlaced CRT display • MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability • Acer CinemaVision™ video technology (Acer Arcade) • Acer ClearVision™ video optimization (Acer Arcade) • 40/60/80/100/120 GB PATA hard disk drive • Optical drive options: • 8X DVD-Super Multi double-layer • DVD/CD-RW combo • 5-in-1 card reader(for selected models), supporting Memory Stick® (MS), Memory Stick PRO™...
..., supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via non-interlaced CRT display • MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability • Acer CinemaVision™ video technology (Acer Arcade) • Acer ClearVision™ video optimization (Acer Arcade) • 40/60/80/100/120 GB PATA hard disk drive • Optical drive options: • 8X DVD-Super Multi double-layer • DVD/CD-RW combo • 5-in-1 card reader(for selected models), supporting Memory Stick® (MS), Memory Stick PRO™...
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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 • Kensington lock slot • BIOS user and supervisor passwords • Acer Empowering Technology (eDataSecurity (for selected models...
... 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 • Kensington lock slot • BIOS user and supervisor passwords • Acer Empowering Technology (eDataSecurity (for selected models...
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...the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. + + Brightness up Increases the sound volume. + Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on and off. Turns the speakers on page 1. Turns the internal touchpad on hotkeys. + + + + + + + + Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology. Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Press any key to save power. 31 English Hotkey Icon + Function Hotkey help...
...the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. + + Brightness up Increases the sound volume. + Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on and off. Turns the speakers on page 1. Turns the internal touchpad on hotkeys. + + + + + + + + Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology. Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Press any key to save power. 31 English Hotkey Icon + Function Hotkey help...
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... AC adapter is set to the appropriate resolution. Remove or replace it is not lit, no power is a list of your Windows desktop and select Properties to turn the display back on your computer. Press any key to bring up . Press and release the power button to save power. Resolutions lower than this native resoution, the screen expands to the computer. • If the Sleep indicator...
... AC adapter is set to the appropriate resolution. Remove or replace it is not lit, no power is a list of your Windows desktop and select Properties to turn the display back on your computer. Press any key to bring up . Press and release the power button to save power. Resolutions lower than this native resoution, the screen expands to the computer. • If the Sleep indicator...
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... power button. English 58 Taking your notebook PC with your office desk to a meeting room. When you are using one to use the computer again, unlatch and open the display; Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories: 1 Save any open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor...
... power button. English 58 Taking your notebook PC with your office desk to a meeting room. When you are using one to use the computer again, unlatch and open the display; Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories: 1 Save any open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor...
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... Korea Latin America, Australia, New Zealand Former USSR, parts of Africa, India People's Republic of China English 68 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. Using software Playing DVD movies When the DVD drive module is set this feature. Find Password on boot: and use the and keys to set to a region code, it will remain permanent.
... Korea Latin America, Australia, New Zealand Former USSR, parts of Africa, India People's Republic of China English 68 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. Using software Playing DVD movies When the DVD drive module is set this feature. Find Password on boot: and use the and keys to set to a region code, it will remain permanent.
