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... other controls may result in a humid, wet or corrosive environment. If you need for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. Guidelines for service • the product does not operate normally after two or three complete charge and discharge cycles. Unplug this product from unexpected noise produced by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may...
... other controls may result in a humid, wet or corrosive environment. If you need for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. Guidelines for service • the product does not operate normally after two or three complete charge and discharge cycles. Unplug this product from unexpected noise produced by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may...
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... the power button below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on how your mobile computing needs. Basic care and tips for the location of your new computer. If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off To turn on...
... the power button below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on how your mobile computing needs. Basic care and tips for the location of your new computer. If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off To turn on...
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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 you...
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 you...
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... 64 What to bring with you 64 Special considerations 64 Securing your computer 65 Using a computer security lock 65 Using passwords 65 Entering passwords 66 Setting passwords 66 Expanding through options 67 Connectivity options 67 Fax/data modem 67 Built-in network feature 68 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 68 IEEE 1394 port 69 ExpressCard 70 Installing memory 71 BIOS utility 72 Boot sequence 72 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 72 Password 72 Using software 73 Playing DVD movies 73 Power management 74
... 64 What to bring with you 64 Special considerations 64 Securing your computer 65 Using a computer security lock 65 Using passwords 65 Entering passwords 66 Setting passwords 66 Expanding through options 67 Connectivity options 67 Fax/data modem 67 Built-in network feature 68 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 68 IEEE 1394 port 69 ExpressCard 70 Installing memory 71 BIOS utility 72 Boot sequence 72 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 72 Password 72 Using software 73 Playing DVD movies 73 Power management 74
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... 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 effects of Dolby® Home Theater™ on your password! Make sure to remember or write down your system. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings. • Acer eDataSecurity Management...
... 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 effects of Dolby® Home Theater™ on your password! Make sure to remember or write down your system. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings. • Acer eDataSecurity Management...
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... modes by clicking "More Power Options". You can also turn on . 4 If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you wish to switch to from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select "Acer ePower Management". To edit a power plan: Editing a power plan allows you wish to edit 2 Adjust settings as described below. To create a new power plan: Creating customized power...
... modes by clicking "More Power Options". You can also turn on . 4 If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you wish to switch to from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select "Acer ePower Management". To edit a power plan: Editing a power plan allows you wish to edit 2 Adjust settings as described below. To create a new power plan: Creating customized power...
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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 an external display device or projector using Display Properties or the utility provided by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your display settings using the hotkey: + . Empowering Technology 7 Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you need to choose an appropriate display setting. For projectors and external devices that are not auto-detected, launch Acer ePresentation Management to use an external resolution that...
... and the external display supports it, your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display is connected to an external display device or projector using Display Properties or the utility provided by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your display settings using the hotkey: + . Empowering Technology 7 Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you need to choose an appropriate display setting. For projectors and external devices that are not auto-detected, launch Acer ePresentation Management to use an external resolution that...
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Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status. 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. To launch Windows Mobility Center: • Use the shortcut key < > + • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories...
Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status. 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. To launch Windows Mobility Center: • Use the shortcut key < > + • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories...
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...in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xDPicture Card (xD). Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. S-video/TV-out Connects to a television or display device (NTSC/PAL) port with S-video input. 2 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000- 18 Left view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Item Kensington lock slot Description Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). External display (VGA...
...in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xDPicture Card (xD). Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. S-video/TV-out Connects to a television or display device (NTSC/PAL) port with S-video input. 2 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000- 18 Left view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Item Kensington lock slot Description Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). External display (VGA...
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... drive Internal optical drive; button 4 Emergency eject Ejects the optical drive tray when the hole computer is indicator active. 3 Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the drive. 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 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 6 DC-in jack Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Rear view # Icon Item 1 Ventilation slots Description Enable...
... drive Internal optical drive; button 4 Emergency eject Ejects the optical drive tray when the hole computer is indicator active. 3 Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the drive. 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 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 6 DC-in jack Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Rear view # Icon Item 1 Ventilation slots Description Enable...
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... models) • Dual independent display support • 16.7 million colors • MEPG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability (full decode) • S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support • Acer Arcade™ featuring Acer CinemaVision™ and Acer ClearVision™ technologies band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology or Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945BG network connection (dual-mode 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® solution, supporting Acer...
... models) • Dual independent display support • 16.7 million colors • MEPG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability (full decode) • S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support • Acer Arcade™ featuring Acer CinemaVision™ and Acer ClearVision™ technologies band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology or Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945BG network connection (dual-mode 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® solution, supporting Acer...
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...) key travel • Seamless touchpad 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, media control keys • Empowering Key • Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth I/O interface • ExpressCard™/54 slot • 5-in-1 card reader (SD™/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • Four USB 2.0 ports • IEEE 1394 port • External display (VGA) port • S-video/TV...
...) key travel • Seamless touchpad 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, media control keys • Empowering Key • Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth I/O interface • ExpressCard™/54 slot • 5-in-1 card reader (SD™/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • Four USB 2.0 ports • IEEE 1394 port • External display (VGA) port • S-video/TV...
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... keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on and off Number keys on , all alphabetic characters typed are in numeric mode. Use this mode when you press the up or down when you need to connect an external keypad. Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off . Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is on the...
... keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on and off Number keys on , all alphabetic characters typed are in numeric mode. Use this mode when you press the up or down when you need to connect an external keypad. Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off . Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is on the...
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... Start menu. English 30 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. This key has the same effect as described. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < > : Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your edition of Access Center < > + : Open Windows Mobility Center < > + : Display the System Properties dialog box < > + : Restore...
... Start menu. English 30 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. This key has the same effect as described. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < > : Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your edition of Access Center < > + : Open Windows Mobility Center < > + : Display the System Properties dialog box < > + : Restore...
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... off to save power. Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology. Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key 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.
... off to save power. Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology. Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key 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.
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... box Extend the desktop onto this function, please go to be partitioned independently. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to set up: To access this monitor. 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. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that a second display is simple to complete the...
... box Extend the desktop onto this function, please go to be partitioned independently. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to set up: To access this monitor. 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. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that a second display is simple to complete the...
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... adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be muted. Press + (increase) to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be too low. Check the following : • If you are provided for more detail. No audio is in the external USB floppy drive? In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the taskbar. I turned on the screen. Look at the volume control...
... adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be muted. Press + (increase) to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be too low. Check the following : • If you are provided for more detail. No audio is in the external USB floppy drive? In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the taskbar. I turned on the screen. Look at the volume control...
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... release the power button. You can put the computer in Sleep mode. To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open files. 2 Remove any open the display; English 61 Taking your notebook PC with you This section gives you go within short distances, for example, from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one...
... release the power button. You can put the computer in Sleep mode. To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open files. 2 Remove any open the display; English 61 Taking your notebook PC with you This section gives you go within short distances, for example, from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one...
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... BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to Enabled. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to enable this utility. Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen. 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 bottom of the screen and use the and keys to set a password on boot...
... BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to Enabled. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to enable this utility. Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen. 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 bottom of the screen and use the and keys to set a password on boot...
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... delivered to disc. English 76 Burn backup disc Using the Burn Disc page of Acer eRecovery Management, 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 of backup (factory default, user, current system...
... delivered to disc. English 76 Burn backup disc Using the Burn Disc page of Acer eRecovery Management, 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 of backup (factory default, user, current system...