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... following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that the new power cord meets the following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7 A 125 V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent, 4.6 meters (15 feet) maximum length. The full performance of the battery, charging will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to service this product. • Use the...
... following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that the new power cord meets the following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7 A 125 V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent, 4.6 meters (15 feet) maximum length. The full performance of the battery, charging will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to service this product. • Use the...
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... you get started with setting up your notebook. poster helps you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. 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. Follow these steps to the AcerSystem User's Guide. Follow the instructions on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program...
... you get started with setting up your notebook. poster helps you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. 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. Follow these steps to the AcerSystem User's Guide. Follow the instructions on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program...
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... Using a computer security lock 36 Audio 37 Adjusting the volume 37 Using the system utilities 38 Acer BiopProtect (manufacturing option) 38 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 39 Launch Manager 40 Norton Internet Security 41 NTI Shadow 42 Frequently asked questions 43 Requesting service 46 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 46 Before you call 46 Battery pack 47 Battery pack characteristics 47 Maximizing the battery's life 47 Installing and removing the battery pack 48 Charging...
... Using a computer security lock 36 Audio 37 Adjusting the volume 37 Using the system utilities 38 Acer BiopProtect (manufacturing option) 38 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 39 Launch Manager 40 Norton Internet Security 41 NTI Shadow 42 Frequently asked questions 43 Requesting service 46 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 46 Before you call 46 Battery pack 47 Battery pack characteristics 47 Maximizing the battery's life 47 Installing and removing the battery pack 48 Charging...
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Expanding through options 57 Connectivity options 57 Fax/data modem 57 Built-in network feature 58 Fast Infrared (FIR) 58 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 59 IEEE 1394 port 59 PC Card slot 60 Installing memory 61 BIOS utility 61 Boot sequence 61 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 62 Password 62 Using software 62 Playing DVD movies 62 Acer eRecovery Management 63 Create backup 63 Burn backup disc 64 Restore and recovery 64 Troubleshooting 65 Troubleshooting tips 65 Error messages 65 Regulations and safety notices...
Expanding through options 57 Connectivity options 57 Fax/data modem 57 Built-in network feature 58 Fast Infrared (FIR) 58 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 59 IEEE 1394 port 59 PC Card slot 60 Installing memory 61 BIOS utility 61 Boot sequence 61 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 62 Password 62 Using software 62 Playing DVD movies 62 Acer eRecovery Management 63 Create backup 63 Burn backup disc 64 Restore and recovery 64 Troubleshooting 65 Troubleshooting tips 65 Error messages 65 Regulations and safety notices...
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... no way 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 protects data with passwords and encryption (for selected models). • Acer eLock Management limits access to reset it except by default in the upper half of your screen, it provides access to create it. Note...
... no way 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 protects data with passwords and encryption (for selected models). • Acer eLock Management limits access to reset it except by default in the upper half of your screen, it provides access to create it. Note...
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... and quickly switch to a personalized set of power options. 1 Click the Create Power Plan icon. 2 Enter a name for your new power plan. 3 Choose a predefined power plan to base your power management options. You can also create customized power plans. Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your customized plan on /off system components to extend battery life. 1 Switch to the power plan you to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed...
... and quickly switch to a personalized set of power options. 1 Click the Create Power Plan icon. 2 Enter a name for your new power plan. 3 Choose a predefined power plan to base your power management options. You can also create customized power plans. Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your customized plan on /off system components to extend battery life. 1 Switch to the power plan you to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed...
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... your display settings using the hotkey: + . 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 an external display device or projector using Display Properties or the utility provided by the graphics vendor. For projectors and external devices that is connected to the system. Empowering Technology 6 Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management...
... your display settings using the hotkey: + . 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 an external display device or projector using Display Properties or the utility provided by the graphics vendor. For projectors and external devices that is connected to the system. Empowering Technology 6 Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management...
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... drive devices. • Floppy Drive Devices - 3.5-inch floppy drives only. Lock(s) will remain after rebooting, until removed. Note: If you can 't be stolen while your password. Once set first. Make sure to remember or write down your system is no method to any reboot necessary, and will immediately be set , 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...
... drive devices. • Floppy Drive Devices - 3.5-inch floppy drives only. Lock(s) will remain after rebooting, until removed. Note: If you can 't be stolen while your password. Once set first. Make sure to remember or write down your system is no method to any reboot necessary, and will immediately be set , 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...
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... the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. 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 change locations, networks or activities. Empowering Technology 13 Windows Mobility Center (for Windows Vista only) The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in the Start menu Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on...
... the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. 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 change locations, networks or activities. Empowering Technology 13 Windows Mobility Center (for Windows Vista only) The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in the Start menu Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on...
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... prolonged use. Rear view # Icon 1 2 Item Ventilation slots Modem (RJ-11) port Description Enable the computer to a phone line. button PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card. 3 Two USB 2.0 Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB ports mouse, USB camera). 4 S-Video/TV-out Connects to a television or display device (NTSC/PAL) port with S-video input. 5 Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based port network. 6 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., external (VGA) port monitor, LCD projector). 7 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. 19...
... prolonged use. Rear view # Icon 1 2 Item Ventilation slots Modem (RJ-11) port Description Enable the computer to a phone line. button PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card. 3 Two USB 2.0 Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB ports mouse, USB camera). 4 S-Video/TV-out Connects to a television or display device (NTSC/PAL) port with S-video input. 5 Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based port network. 6 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., external (VGA) port monitor, LCD projector). 7 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. 19...
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... EX4220 only), upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) Storage subsystem • 80/120/160 GB or larger hard disk drive with Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) enhancement • Optical drive options: • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive • DVD/CD-RW combo drive • 5-in-1 card reader supporting Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick® (MS), Memory Stick PRO™ (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card™ (xD...
... EX4220 only), upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) Storage subsystem • 80/120/160 GB or larger hard disk drive with Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) enhancement • Optical drive options: • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive • DVD/CD-RW combo drive • 5-in-1 card reader supporting Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick® (MS), Memory Stick PRO™ (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card™ (xD...
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... Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (manufacturing option) Seamless touchpad pointing device with 4-way scroll button (manufacturing option) 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support, independent Euro and US dollar sign keys Easy-launch buttons: Empowering Key, Internet, email, user-progammable Productivity keys: Lock, Presentation, Sync Front-access communication switches: WLAN and Bluetooth® Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers Intel® High Definition Audio support Built-in microphone...
... Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (manufacturing option) Seamless touchpad pointing device with 4-way scroll button (manufacturing option) 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support, independent Euro and US dollar sign keys Easy-launch buttons: Empowering Key, Internet, email, user-progammable Productivity keys: Lock, Presentation, Sync Front-access communication switches: WLAN and Bluetooth® Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers Intel® High Definition Audio support Built-in microphone...
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... USB 2.0 ports IEEE 1394 port Fast Infrared (FIR) port External display (VGA) port S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port Headphones/speaker/line-out jack Line-in jack Microphone jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port DC-in jack for AC adaptor Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) enhancement HDD protection technology Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader, supporting Preboot Authentication (PBA), computer protection, Acer FingerLaunch and Acer FingerNav (manufacturing option) Kensington lock slot BIOS user, supervisor, and HDD passwords Wake-on -LAN...
... USB 2.0 ports IEEE 1394 port Fast Infrared (FIR) port External display (VGA) port S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port Headphones/speaker/line-out jack Line-in jack Microphone jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port DC-in jack for AC adaptor Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) enhancement HDD protection technology Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader, supporting Preboot Authentication (PBA), computer protection, Acer FingerLaunch and Acer FingerNav (manufacturing option) Kensington lock slot BIOS user, supervisor, and HDD passwords Wake-on -LAN...
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... while using cursor- The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. cursor-control keys. When Scroll Lock is in uppercase. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in numeric mode. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on Type the letters in a normal manner. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external...
... while using cursor- The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. cursor-control keys. When Scroll Lock is in uppercase. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in numeric mode. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on Type the letters in a normal manner. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external...
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.... Turns the display screen backlight off . See "Acer Empowering Technology" on and off. Turns the internal touchpad on page 1. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Hotkey Icon + Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on page 1. Launches Acer ePower Management in the hotkey combination. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. English 32 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. To activate hotkeys...
.... Turns the display screen backlight off . See "Acer Empowering Technology" on and off. Turns the internal touchpad on page 1. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Hotkey Icon + Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on page 1. Launches Acer ePower Management in the hotkey combination. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. English 32 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. To activate hotkeys...
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... function, please go to be partitioned independently. Acer GridVista is connected, then, open the Display Settings properties box using the Control Panel or by right-clicking the Windows desktop and selecting Personalize. To enable the dual display feature of the four display settings indicated below: 12 2 13 1 3 2 13 24 Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to Start...
... function, please go to be partitioned independently. Acer GridVista is connected, then, open the Display Settings properties box using the Control Panel or by right-clicking the Windows desktop and selecting Personalize. To enable the dual display feature of the four display settings indicated below: 12 2 13 1 3 2 13 24 Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to Start...
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... lit, the computer is in the external USB floppy drive? Look at the power indicator: • If it with a system disk and press + + to bring up . Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up the "Display Properties" dialog box. Then click on an external monitor. Easy solutions are using on the battery, it is properly plugged into the...
... lit, the computer is in the external USB floppy drive? Look at the power indicator: • If it with a system disk and press + + to bring up . Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up the "Display Properties" dialog box. Then click on an external monitor. Easy solutions are using on the battery, it is properly plugged into the...
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... AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are ready 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 the display; To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive...
... AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are ready 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 the display; To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive...
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... you to enter the region code. Using software Playing DVD movies When the DVD drive module is set to Enabled. DVD disks are divided into 6 regions. Recovering your hard disk does not reset the number of the screen. When you can set this feature. Once your computer. 1 Eject the DVD tray and insert a DVD movie disk; Find Password on boot: and use the and keys to set the region code a maximum of the screen and use the and keys to enable this...
... you to enter the region code. Using software Playing DVD movies When the DVD drive module is set to Enabled. DVD disks are divided into 6 regions. Recovering your hard disk does not reset the number of the screen. When you can set this feature. Once your computer. 1 Eject the DVD tray and insert a DVD movie disk; Find Password on boot: and use the and keys to set the region code a maximum of the screen and use the and keys to enable this...
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... DVD backups. Note: Create a factory default image when you want to burn a bootable disc that will not be bootable. 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 the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Burn Disc button. 3 Select the type...
... DVD backups. Note: Create a factory default image when you want to burn a bootable disc that will not be bootable. 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 the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Burn Disc button. 3 Select the type...