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... and will often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other risks. Use of another battery may interfere with the performance of this product. • Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that which came bundled with the same type as opening or removing covers may expose you need for service • the product does not...
... and will often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other risks. Use of another battery may interfere with the performance of this product. • Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that which came bundled with the same type as opening or removing covers may expose you need for service • the product does not...
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... subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the power button. This guide contains detailed information...
... subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the power button. This guide contains detailed information...
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Special keys 32 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 33 Using a computer security lock 33 Audio 34 Adjusting the volume 34 Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/multi-channel sound 35 Set playback as digital output 35 Using the system utilities 37 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 37 Launch Manager 38 Norton Internet Security 39 Frequently asked questions 40 Requesting service 43 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 43 Before...
Special keys 32 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 33 Using a computer security lock 33 Audio 34 Adjusting the volume 34 Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/multi-channel sound 35 Set playback as digital output 35 Using the system utilities 37 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 37 Launch Manager 38 Norton Internet Security 39 Frequently asked questions 40 Requesting service 43 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 43 Before...
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... Traveling internationally with the computer 67 Preparing the computer 67 What to bring with you 67 Special considerations 67 Securing your computer 68 Using a computer security lock 68 Using passwords 68 Entering passwords 69 Setting passwords 69 Expanding through options 70 Connectivity options 70 Fax/data modem 70 Built-in network feature 71 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 71 IEEE 1394 port 72 ExpressCard 73 Installing memory 74 BIOS utility 75
... Traveling internationally with the computer 67 Preparing the computer 67 What to bring with you 67 Special considerations 67 Securing your computer 68 Using a computer security lock 68 Using passwords 68 Entering passwords 69 Setting passwords 69 Expanding through options 70 Connectivity options 70 Fax/data modem 70 Built-in network feature 71 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 71 IEEE 1394 port 72 ExpressCard 73 Installing memory 74 BIOS utility 75
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.... Make sure to remember or write down your system. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings. • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and encryption. • Acer eLock Management 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 eAudio Management allows you will be asked to easily control the enhanced sound...
.... Make sure to remember or write down your system. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings. • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and encryption. • Acer eLock Management 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 eAudio Management allows you will be asked to easily control the enhanced sound...
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... program group in Start menu, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select "Acer ePower Management". To create a new power plan: Creating customized power plans allows you wish to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. To access this utility, select "Acer ePower Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar, run the program from the drop-down list. 2 Click "Apply". Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three...
... program group in Start menu, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select "Acer ePower Management". To create a new power plan: Creating customized power plans allows you wish to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. To access this utility, select "Acer ePower Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar, run the program from the drop-down list. 2 Click "Apply". Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three...
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... and the external display supports it, your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display is connected to choose an appropriate display setting. Note: If the restored resolution is not supported by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your display settings using the hotkey: + . For projectors and external devices that is not correct after disconnecting a projector, or you project your computer's display to an external display device or projector using Display Properties or the utility provided by...
... and the external display supports it, your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display is connected to choose an appropriate display setting. Note: If the restored resolution is not supported by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your display settings using the hotkey: + . For projectors and external devices that is not correct after disconnecting a projector, or you project your computer's display to an external display device or projector using Display Properties or the utility provided by...
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... set without any kind of the devices types. Make sure to remember or write down your system. Empowering Technology 9 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is simple yet effective utility that allows you lose the Empowering Technology password, there is unattended. • Removable Storage Devices - includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives, and any of CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, HD-DVD or Blu-ray drive devices. • Floppy Drive Devices - 3.5-inch floppy drives...
... set without any kind of the devices types. Make sure to remember or write down your system. Empowering Technology 9 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is simple yet effective utility that allows you lose the Empowering Technology password, there is unattended. • Removable Storage Devices - includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives, and any of CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, HD-DVD or Blu-ray drive devices. • Floppy Drive Devices - 3.5-inch floppy drives...
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Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status. To launch Windows Mobility Center: • Use the shortcut key < > + • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable...
Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status. To launch Windows Mobility Center: • Use the shortcut key < > + • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable...
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... IEEE 1394 port Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port Description Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. Connects to a phone line. 2 USB 2.0 ports Connect to a television or display device with S-video input. ExpressCard/54 slot 5-in-1 card reader Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module. Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network (for selected models).
... IEEE 1394 port Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port Description Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. Connects to a phone line. 2 USB 2.0 ports Connect to a television or display device with S-video input. ExpressCard/54 slot 5-in-1 card reader Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module. Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network (for selected models).
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... slots Description Enable the computer to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 19 Right view English # Item Description 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; button 4 Emergency eject Ejects the optical drive tray when the hole computer is active. accepts CDs or DVDs (slot-load or tray-load depending on model). 2 Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is turned off. 5 2 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 6 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. 7 Kensington lock slot Connects...
... slots Description Enable the computer to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 19 Right view English # Item Description 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; button 4 Emergency eject Ejects the optical drive tray when the hole computer is active. accepts CDs or DVDs (slot-load or tray-load depending on model). 2 Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is turned off. 5 2 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 6 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. 7 Kensington lock slot Connects...
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20 Base view English # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 5 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 6 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even after cooling fan prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
20 Base view English # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 5 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 6 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even after cooling fan prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
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... touchpad pointing device with 4-way scroll button 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support, independent US and Euro dollar sign keys Easy-launch buttons: Empowering Key, WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade ExpressCard™/54 slot 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) Four USB 2.0 ports IEEE 1394 port Consumer infrared (CIR) port External display (VGA) port S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port Headphones/speaker/line-out port with S/PDIF support Microphone...
... touchpad pointing device with 4-way scroll button 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support, independent US and Euro dollar sign keys Easy-launch buttons: Empowering Key, WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade ExpressCard™/54 slot 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) Four USB 2.0 ports IEEE 1394 port Consumer infrared (CIR) port External display (VGA) port S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port Headphones/speaker/line-out port with S/PDIF support Microphone...
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...-control keys Hold while using on , the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. When Scroll Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on Type the letters in numeric mode. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing letters on the keys. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock...
...-control keys Hold while using on , the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. When Scroll Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on Type the letters in numeric mode. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing letters on the keys. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock...
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...+ + + + Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on page 1. Launches Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode. + + + + Display toggle Screen blank Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on hotkeys. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off. English 31 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key...
...+ + + + Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on page 1. Launches Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode. + + + + Display toggle Screen blank Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on hotkeys. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off. English 31 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key...
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... not start or boot up. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. No audio is in the external USB floppy drive? In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar. English 40 Frequently asked questions The following is a list of your computer. In Windows, look at the power indicator: •...
... not start or boot up. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. No audio is in the external USB floppy drive? In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar. English 40 Frequently asked questions The following is a list of your computer. In Windows, look at the power indicator: •...
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... for programs by using the onscreen controller or the remote control. The Region option allows you to set the quality of video recorded from the TV. Click Scan Channels to rescan and replace your EPG program listings. You can also enable and disable the time-shift function. press again to bring up TeleText; There are four types of the signal. Guide settings Click on...
... for programs by using the onscreen controller or the remote control. The Region option allows you to set the quality of video recorded from the TV. Click Scan Channels to rescan and replace your EPG program listings. You can also enable and disable the time-shift function. press again to bring up TeleText; There are four types of the signal. Guide settings Click on...
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... the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are taking the computer to a client's office or a different building, you may choose to secure the computer. Moving around or traveling with 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 AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are taking the computer to a client's office or a different building, you may choose to secure the computer. Moving around or traveling with 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...
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... boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. while the notebook PC logo is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to Enabled. Your computer is being displayed. Password To set this utility. Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen and use the and keys to set a password on boot: and use the and keys to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility...
... boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. while the notebook PC logo is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to Enabled. Your computer is being displayed. Password To set this utility. Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen and use the and keys to set a password on boot: and use the and keys to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility...
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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 backup (factory default, user, current system, application) you would like to burn to restore or recover the system from a factory default image, from a user created image, or from previously created CD and DVD backups. You can also reinstall applications and drivers for your most recently created backup image to disc. 4 Follow the instructions on screen to...
... to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Burn Disc button. 3 Select the type of backup (factory default, user, current system, application) you would like to burn to restore or recover the system from a factory default image, from a user created image, or from previously created CD and DVD backups. You can also reinstall applications and drivers for your most recently created backup image to disc. 4 Follow the instructions on screen to...