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... length. Refer all servicing to normal condition. Unplug this product yourself, as that which came bundled 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 may result in fire. Warning! Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Replace the battery with the same type as opening or removing covers may explode if...
... length. Refer all servicing to normal condition. Unplug this product yourself, as that which came bundled 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 may result in fire. Warning! Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Replace the battery with the same type as opening or removing covers may explode if...
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... help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. The printed User's Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions 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. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. Follow the instructions on how your notebook. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All...
... help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. The printed User's Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions 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. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. Follow the instructions on how your notebook. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All...
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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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... following utilities: All of the following content is for you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of your screen, it except by reformatting 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...
... following utilities: All of the following content is for you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of your screen, it except by reformatting 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...
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... 2 Adjust settings as described below. To create a new power plan: Creating customized power plans allows you to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. Note: You cannot delete the predefined power plans. Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver. 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". You can open Windows power options...
... 2 Adjust settings as described below. To create a new power plan: Creating customized power plans allows you to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. Note: You cannot delete the predefined power plans. Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver. 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". You can open Windows power options...
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... your display settings using the hotkey: + . For projectors and external devices that is connected to an external display device or projector using Display Properties or the utility provided by the graphics vendor. If autodetection hardware is implemented in the system and the external display supports it, your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display is not supported by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your computer's display to the system. Empowering Technology 7 Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management...
... your display settings using the hotkey: + . For projectors and external devices that is connected to an external display device or projector using Display Properties or the utility provided by the graphics vendor. If autodetection hardware is implemented in the system and the external display supports it, your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display is not supported by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your computer's display to the system. Empowering Technology 7 Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management...
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... of CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, HD-DVD or Blu-ray drive devices. • Floppy Drive Devices - 3.5-inch floppy drives only. Make sure to remember or write down your system. To use Acer eLock Management, the Empowering Technology password must be set without any other removable storage devices that data can't be stolen while your system 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 reboot necessary...
... of CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, HD-DVD or Blu-ray drive devices. • Floppy Drive Devices - 3.5-inch floppy drives only. Make sure to remember or write down your system. To use Acer eLock Management, the Empowering Technology password must be set without any other removable storage devices that data can't be stolen while your system 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 reboot necessary...
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... 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), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and a shortcut to fit the situation as you change locations, networks or activities. Empowering Technology 14 Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in the Start menu Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display...
... 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), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and a shortcut to fit the situation as you change locations, networks or activities. Empowering Technology 14 Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in the Start menu Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display...
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...-based network (for selected models). 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 IEEE 1394 devices. Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 18 Left view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Item External display (VGA) port S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port Description Connects to...
...-based network (for selected models). 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 IEEE 1394 devices. Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 18 Left view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Item External display (VGA) port S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port Description Connects to...
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... 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; Rear view # Icon Item 1 Ventilation slots Description Enable the computer to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 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 to...
... 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; Rear view # Icon Item 1 Ventilation slots Description Enable the computer to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 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 to...
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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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... . Use this mode when you need to connect an external keypad. Hold while using cursor- Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is in a embedded keypad. When Scroll Lock is indicated by small characters located on embedded keypad Type numbers in uppercase. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in a normal manner. cursor-control keys. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Desired access Num Lock on the keys. The keys function...
... . Use this mode when you need to connect an external keypad. Hold while using cursor- Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is in a embedded keypad. When Scroll Lock is indicated by small characters located on embedded keypad Type numbers in uppercase. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in a normal manner. cursor-control keys. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Desired access Num Lock on the keys. The keys function...
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... Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode. + + + + Display toggle Screen blank Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the display screen backlight off . + Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off to save power. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS...
... Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode. + + + + Display toggle Screen blank Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the display screen backlight off . + Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off to save power. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS...
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... the Mute all option. • The volume level may be set to an external monitor. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to turn the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. No audio is a list of your computer. If it is in the external USB floppy drive? Press any key to the computer. • If the Sleep indicator is lit...
... the Mute all option. • The volume level may be set to an external monitor. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to turn the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. No audio is a list of your computer. If it is in the external USB floppy drive? Press any key to the computer. • If the Sleep indicator is lit...
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... service, TeleText can also enable and disable the time-shift function. press again to bring up transparent mode (the text will bring up . This will scan and list the available TV channels. Your computer will differ depending on EPG Source to select between an analog or digital input for your cable provider is located. Signal settings Click on Capture Device...
... service, TeleText can also enable and disable the time-shift function. press again to bring up transparent mode (the text will bring up . This will scan and list the available TV channels. Your computer will differ depending on EPG Source to select between an analog or digital input for your cable provider is located. Signal settings Click on Capture Device...
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... out of Sleep mode, open the display; You can put the computer in Sleep mode. then press and release the power button. Or: You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within short distances, for example, from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off (Windows XP). Then close and latch the display cover to...
... out of Sleep mode, open the display; You can put the computer in Sleep mode. then press and release the power button. Or: You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within short distances, for example, from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off (Windows XP). Then close and latch the display cover to...
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... 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. English 75 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to Enabled. However, if you encounter configuration problems...
... 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. English 75 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to Enabled. However, if you encounter configuration problems...
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... from a factory default image, recover from a previously created CD/DVD or reinstall applications and drivers. 4 Follow the instructions on screen to restore or recover the system from a factory default image, from a user created image, or from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Restore button. 3 Select the backup point you to browse the contents and install selected drivers and applications, create an application backup image...
... from a factory default image, recover from a previously created CD/DVD or reinstall applications and drivers. 4 Follow the instructions on screen to restore or recover the system from a factory default image, from a user created image, or from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Restore button. 3 Select the backup point you to browse the contents and install selected drivers and applications, create an application backup image...