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... sure that the total rating of power available, consult your electrician for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand or table. Using a power outlet that is not properly grounded may... 80% of the equipment plugged into a non-grounded power outlet. Using electrical power • This product should never be operated from lithium battery pack. Do not locate this product where people will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even...
... sure that the total rating of power available, consult your electrician for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand or table. Using a power outlet that is not properly grounded may... 80% of the equipment plugged into a non-grounded power outlet. Using electrical power • This product should never be operated from lithium battery pack. Do not locate this product where people will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even...
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...by other nearby electrical devices that may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Do not disassemble or dispose of used batteries. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when: • the power cord or plug is... which came bundled with the supplied power supply cord set. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Replace the battery with the same type as opening or removing covers may interfere with the performance of fire or explosion...
...by other nearby electrical devices that may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Do not disassemble or dispose of used batteries. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when: • the power cord or plug is... which came bundled with the supplied power supply cord set. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Replace the battery with the same type as opening or removing covers may interfere with the performance of fire or explosion...
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... the computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged; • the computer does not operate normally please refer to take care of your battery pack Here are some ways to "Frequently asked questions" on page 45. Turn the power off the computer and remove the... battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth. Recycle if possible. xiv Taking care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow...
... the computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged; • the computer does not operate normally please refer to take care of your battery pack Here are some ways to "Frequently asked questions" on page 45. Turn the power off the computer and remove the... battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth. Recycle if possible. xiv Taking care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow...
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... of your AC adapter xiii Taking care of your battery pack xiv Cleaning and servicing xiv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management (for selected models) 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer ePresentation Management 6 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) 7 Acer eLock Management (for selected models) 8 Acer eRecovery Management 10 Acer eSettings Management 12 Windows Mobility Center 13 Your...
... of your AC adapter xiii Taking care of your battery pack xiv Cleaning and servicing xiv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management (for selected models) 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer ePresentation Management 6 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) 7 Acer eLock Management (for selected models) 8 Acer eRecovery Management 10 Acer eSettings Management 12 Windows Mobility Center 13 Your...
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...38 Charging the phone 38 Connecting the phone to your notebook 39 Using the phone 41 Using the system utilities 42 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 42 Launch Manager 43 Norton Internet Security 44 Frequently asked questions 45 Requesting service 48 ...(ITW) 48 Before you call 48 Battery pack 49 Battery pack characteristics 49 Maximizing the battery's life 49 Installing and removing the battery pack 50 Charging the battery 51 Checking the battery level 51 Optimising battery life 51 Battery-low warning 52 Acer Arcade (for selected models) 54 Remote...
...38 Charging the phone 38 Connecting the phone to your notebook 39 Using the phone 41 Using the system utilities 42 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 42 Launch Manager 43 Norton Internet Security 44 Frequently asked questions 45 Requesting service 48 ...(ITW) 48 Before you call 48 Battery pack 49 Battery pack characteristics 49 Maximizing the battery's life 49 Installing and removing the battery pack 50 Charging the battery 51 Checking the battery level 51 Optimising battery life 51 Battery-low warning 52 Acer Arcade (for selected models) 54 Remote...
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... for selected models) limits access to external storage media. • Acer eRecovery Management backs up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings. • Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) protects data with passwords and encryption...
... for selected models) limits access to external storage media. • Acer eRecovery Management backs up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings. • Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) protects data with passwords and encryption...
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... Management". To switch between , edit, delete and restore power plans, as required. Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver...
... Management". To switch between , edit, delete and restore power plans, as required. Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver...
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To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you are currently using. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to the panel in Click the sleep and hibernate modes. to save your new settings. 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window.
To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you are currently using. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to the panel in Click the sleep and hibernate modes. to save your new settings. 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window.
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...of wireless LAN switch/indicator communication (optional). 7 Headphones/speaker/ Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., line-out jack with Acer Arcade and other media playing volume buttons programs (for selected models). 10 Microphone Internal microphone for your computer. 6 Palmrest Comfortable... sound recording. 11 Power button Turns the computer on and off. Indicates the computer's power status. 3 Battery indicator Indicates the computer's batttery status. 4 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 5 Bluetooth Enable/disables the Bluetooth ...
...of wireless LAN switch/indicator communication (optional). 7 Headphones/speaker/ Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., line-out jack with Acer Arcade and other media playing volume buttons programs (for selected models). 10 Microphone Internal microphone for your computer. 6 Palmrest Comfortable... sound recording. 11 Power button Turns the computer on and off. Indicates the computer's power status. 3 Battery indicator Indicates the computer's batttery status. 4 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 5 Bluetooth Enable/disables the Bluetooth ...
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Connect to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network (for selected models). Powers the computer. Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 18 Rear view English # Icon Item 1 Kensington lock slot 2 USB 2.0 ports 3 Battery 4 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Description Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.
Connect to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network (for selected models). Powers the computer. Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 18 Rear view English # Icon Item 1 Kensington lock slot 2 USB 2.0 ports 3 Battery 4 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Description Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.
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Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 3 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 4 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 6 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 19 Base view English # Item Description 1 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 2 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 3 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 4 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 6 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 19 Base view English # Item Description 1 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 2 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool.
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... Input devices Audio • ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes • 44 .4W 4000 mAh (6-cell) Li-ion battery pack • Acer QuicCharge™ technology: (for selected models) • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge system-off • 2.5-hour charge-in-use • 90...
... Input devices Audio • ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes • 44 .4W 4000 mAh (6-cell) Li-ion battery pack • Acer QuicCharge™ technology: (for selected models) • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge system-off • 2.5-hour charge-in-use • 90...
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... 2nd battery pack • 90 W AC adapter (for reference only. English 24 Software • Acer Empowering Technology • Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) • Acer eLock Management (for selected models) • Acer eRecovery Management • Acer eSettings Management • Acer eNet Management (for selected models) • Acer ePower Management • Acer ePresentation Management • Acer Arcade™ • Acer Arcade...
... 2nd battery pack • 90 W AC adapter (for reference only. English 24 Software • Acer Empowering Technology • Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) • Acer eLock Management (for selected models) • Acer eRecovery Management • Acer eSettings Management • Acer eNet Management (for selected models) • Acer ePower Management • Acer ePresentation Management • Acer Arcade™ • Acer Arcade...
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HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is closed up. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. Icon Function Caps Lock Description Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Bluetooth Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Power Indicates the computer's power status. Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. 26 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators: English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is active.
HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is closed up. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. Icon Function Caps Lock Description Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Bluetooth Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Power Indicates the computer's power status. Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. 26 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators: English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is active.
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... several conveniently located easy-launch buttons. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. Easy-launch button P Default application Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable) Email application (user-programmable) Internet browser (user-programmable) User-programmable Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Press < > to email and Internet programs, but can be...
... several conveniently located easy-launch buttons. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. Easy-launch button P Default application Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable) Email application (user-programmable) Internet browser (user-programmable) User-programmable Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Press < > to email and Internet programs, but can be...
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... be recharged. Make sure that the phone is fully-charged. Insert the phone to the slot label up during charge and turns off when the battery is in pairing mode. Blinking slow The phone is not paired or linked with the notebook. Locate the PC Card (PCMCIA) slot. 3. The power/charge...
... be recharged. Make sure that the phone is fully-charged. Insert the phone to the slot label up during charge and turns off when the battery is in pairing mode. Blinking slow The phone is not paired or linked with the notebook. Locate the PC Card (PCMCIA) slot. 3. The power/charge...
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... asked questions The following is a list of possible situations that the resolution is set to an external monitor. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the power outlet. • If it is not ... Windows desktop and select Properties to restart the system. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the screen. Right-click on the battery, it with a system disk and press + + to bring up . Nothing appears on an external monitor. If you are using on your computer. Then click ...
... asked questions The following is a list of possible situations that the resolution is set to an external monitor. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the power outlet. • If it is not ... Windows desktop and select Properties to restart the system. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the screen. Right-click on the battery, it with a system disk and press + + to bring up . Nothing appears on an external monitor. If you are using on your computer. Then click ...
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... AC adapter and fully charge the battery. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter. 4 Turn on ordering a spare battery pack. Battery pack characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristics: • Employs current battery technology standards. • Delivers a battery-low warning. Contact your computer's battery will degrade over time. Maximizing the battery's life Like all other batteries, your dealer for the first...
... AC adapter and fully charge the battery. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter. 4 Turn on ordering a spare battery pack. Battery pack characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristics: • Employs current battery technology standards. • Delivers a battery-low warning. Contact your computer's battery will degrade over time. Maximizing the battery's life Like all other batteries, your dealer for the first...
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...from the unit. If the computer is fully charged. • Not discharging and recharging the battery to follow this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used for more you want to accept the maximum possible charge. Installing and removing ...effective life. Extreme temperatures may adversely affect the battery pack. A standard computer battery has a life span of the battery. the more than two weeks, you condition your battery to continue using your computer. To install a battery pack: 1 Align the battery with the contacts will reach the end of ...
...from the unit. If the computer is fully charged. • Not discharging and recharging the battery to follow this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used for more you want to accept the maximum possible charge. Installing and removing ...effective life. Extreme temperatures may adversely affect the battery pack. A standard computer battery has a life span of the battery. the more than two weeks, you condition your battery to continue using your computer. To install a battery pack: 1 Align the battery with the contacts will reach the end of ...
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... charge level. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and connect to release the battery. 2 Pull the battery from the battery bay. However, charging the battery with a fully charged battery. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. English English 51 To remove a battery pack: 1 Slide the battery release latch to a mains power outlet.
... charge level. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and connect to release the battery. 2 Pull the battery from the battery bay. However, charging the battery with a fully charged battery. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. English English 51 To remove a battery pack: 1 Slide the battery release latch to a mains power outlet.