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... 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. Failure to follow these guidelines may cause the battery to prolong the lifetime of the battery, charging will often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment...
... 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. Failure to follow these guidelines may cause the battery to prolong the lifetime of the battery, charging will often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment...
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... User's Guide introduces you get started with setting up your computer on your notebook. For more productive, please refer to use your notebook. If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your computer, clicking on how your computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. For instructions on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting...
... User's Guide introduces you get started with setting up your computer on your notebook. For more productive, please refer to use your notebook. If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your computer, clicking on how your computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. For instructions on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting...
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... 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 the battery...
... 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 the battery...
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... 79 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...
... 79 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...
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..." or "Tutorial" function. Displayed by reformatting your password! Actual product specifications may vary. • Acer eNet Management hooks 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 the following utilities: Note: All of your new Acer system. Make sure to...
..." or "Tutorial" function. Displayed by reformatting your password! Actual product specifications may vary. • Acer eNet Management hooks 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 the following utilities: Note: All of your new Acer system. Make sure to...
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... and restore power plans, as required. Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver. View and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your new power plan. To create a new power plan: Creating customized power plans allows you to save and quickly switch to a personalized set of power options. 1 Click the Create Power...
... and restore power plans, as required. Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver. View and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your new power plan. To create a new power plan: Creating customized power plans allows you to save and quickly switch to a personalized set of power options. 1 Click the Create Power...
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... system and the external display supports it, your display settings using the hotkey: + . Note: If the restored resolution 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 Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display is connected to choose an appropriate display setting. For projectors and external devices that is not...
... system and the external display supports it, your display settings using the hotkey: + . Note: If the restored resolution 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 Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display is connected to choose an appropriate display setting. For projectors and external devices that is not...
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... Empowering Technology password, there is no method to reset it except by reformatting your password. includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives, and any other removable storage devices that data can't be set without any reboot necessary, and will remain after rebooting, until removed. To use Acer eLock Management, the Empowering Technology password must be stolen while your system is unattended. • Removable Storage Devices - Lock(s) will immediately...
... Empowering Technology password, there is no method to reset it except by reformatting your password. includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives, and any other removable storage devices that data can't be set without any reboot necessary, and will remain after rebooting, until removed. To use Acer eLock Management, the Empowering Technology password must be stolen while your system is unattended. • Removable Storage Devices - Lock(s) will immediately...
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... 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 can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. 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...
... 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 can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. 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...
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... (RJ-11) port Description Enable the computer to a phone line. Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 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 Right...
... (RJ-11) port Description Enable the computer to a phone line. Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 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 Right...
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... 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) 21 English Specifications Operating system • Windows Vista...
... 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) 21 English Specifications Operating system • Windows Vista...
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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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The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. • Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone featuring Acer Video Conference Manager • 512 MB/1 GB/ 2 GB DDR2 667 MHz soDIMM modules • 9-cell Li-ion battery pack • External USB floppy disk drive • 3-pin 65 W AC adaptor • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C •...
The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. • Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone featuring Acer Video Conference Manager • 512 MB/1 GB/ 2 GB DDR2 667 MHz soDIMM modules • 9-cell Li-ion battery pack • External USB floppy disk drive • 3-pin 65 W AC adaptor • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C •...
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... Type numbers in uppercase. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in a normal manner. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external keypad. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Hold while typing letters on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. Use...
... Type numbers in uppercase. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in a normal manner. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external keypad. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Hold while typing letters on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. Use...
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... or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. Turns the internal touchpad on and off . Hotkey Icon + Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on and off . Turns the speakers on hotkeys. + + + + + + + Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology. Switches...
... or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. Turns the internal touchpad on and off . Hotkey Icon + Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on and off . Turns the speakers on hotkeys. + + + + + + + Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology. Switches...
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... brightness level might be set to an external monitor. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the screen. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to the computer. • If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is in the external USB floppy drive? Look at the power indicator: • If it with a system disk...
... brightness level might be set to an external monitor. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the screen. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to the computer. • If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is in the external USB floppy drive? Look at the power indicator: • If it with a system disk...
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... press and release the power button. You can put the computer in Sleep mode. 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 your computer. Preparing the computer Before moving within the building. Then close and latch the display cover to secure the computer...
... press and release the power button. You can put the computer in Sleep mode. 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 your computer. Preparing the computer Before moving within the building. Then close and latch the display cover to secure the computer...
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... 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 . When you launch the DVD player for DVD movie region code information. 2 The DVD movie will remain permanent. Recovering your DVD drive is installed in the optical drive bay, you to enter the region code. then close the DVD tray. Important! DVD disks...
... 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 . When you launch the DVD player for DVD movie region code information. 2 The DVD movie will remain permanent. Recovering your DVD drive is installed in the optical drive bay, you to enter the region code. then close the DVD tray. Important! DVD disks...
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..., 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 of backup (factory default, user, current system, application) you to browse the contents and install selected drivers and applications, create an application backup image instead - Burn backup disc Using...
..., 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 of backup (factory default, user, current system, application) you to browse the contents and install selected drivers and applications, create an application backup image instead - Burn backup disc Using...