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...place this product where people will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack. Make sure the power outlet is a safety feature. The grounding pin is properly grounded before inserting the AC adapter plug. These ... that the total ampere rating of power available, consult your electrician for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of internal components and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on the power cord. If you are not sure of the type of the equipment plugged into...
...place this product where people will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack. Make sure the power outlet is a safety feature. The grounding pin is properly grounded before inserting the AC adapter plug. These ... that the total ampere rating of power available, consult your electrician for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of internal components and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on the power cord. If you are not sure of the type of the equipment plugged into...
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...noise produced by other nearby electrical devices that are covered by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. Batteries may interfere with the performance of this product yourself, as that the new power cord meets the following requirements: detachable... A 125 V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent, 4.6 meters (15 feet) maximum length. Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Use of another battery may result in damage and will often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other risks...
...noise produced by other nearby electrical devices that are covered by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. Batteries may interfere with the performance of this product yourself, as that the new power cord meets the following requirements: detachable... A 125 V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent, 4.6 meters (15 feet) maximum length. Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Use of another battery may result in damage and will often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other risks...
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.... Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Recycle if possible. xiv Taking care of your battery pack Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of the following occurs: • the computer has been dropped or the body has been ...regulations. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1 Turn off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth. Keep them away from children....
.... Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Recycle if possible. xiv Taking care of your battery pack Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of the following occurs: • the computer has been dropped or the body has been ...regulations. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1 Turn off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth. Keep them away from children....
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... xiii Taking care of your battery pack xiv Cleaning and servicing xiv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management (for selected models) 2 Acer ePower Management (for selected models) 4 Acer eAudio Management 6 Acer ePresentation Management (for selected models) 7 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) 8 Acer eLock Management (for selected models) 9 Acer eRecovery Management 11 Acer eSettings Management (for selected...
... xiii Taking care of your battery pack xiv Cleaning and servicing xiv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management (for selected models) 2 Acer ePower Management (for selected models) 4 Acer eAudio Management 6 Acer ePresentation Management (for selected models) 7 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) 8 Acer eLock Management (for selected models) 9 Acer eRecovery Management 11 Acer eSettings Management (for selected...
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...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 ...) 43 Before you call 43 Battery pack 44 Battery pack characteristics 44 Maximizing the battery's life 44 Installing and removing the battery pack 45 Charging the battery 46 Checking the battery level 46 Optimising battery life 46 Battery-low warning 47 Acer Arcade (for selected models) 48...
...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 ...) 43 Before you call 43 Battery pack 44 Battery pack characteristics 44 Maximizing the battery's life 44 Installing and removing the battery pack 45 Charging the battery 46 Checking the battery level 46 Optimising battery life 46 Battery-low warning 47 Acer Arcade (for selected models) 48...
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... so. Displayed by reformatting your password! Actual product specifications may vary. • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. (for selected models) • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. (for selected models) • Acer eAudio Management allows you must initialize the Empowering Technology password. Empowering Technology password...
... so. Displayed by reformatting your password! Actual product specifications may vary. • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. (for selected models) • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. (for selected models) • Acer eAudio Management allows you must initialize the Empowering Technology password. Empowering Technology password...
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...or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select "Acer ePower Management". Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management models) (for selected Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". To access this ...utility, select "Acer ePower Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar, run the program from the drop-down list. 2 Click "Apply...
...or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select "Acer ePower Management". Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management models) (for selected Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". To access this ...utility, select "Acer ePower Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar, run the program from the drop-down list. 2 Click "Apply...
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... in the upper half of the window. 5 Empowering Technology 1 Switch to the power plan you are currently using. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. Click the sleep and hibernate ...
... in the upper half of the window. 5 Empowering Technology 1 Switch to the power plan you are currently using. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. Click the sleep and hibernate ...
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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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... power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes • 53.28 W 4800 mAh 6-cell Li-ion battery pack • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter (for selected models) • 2.5-hour rapid charge system-off • 3-hour charge-in stereo... microphones Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam, supporting Acer PrimaLite™ technology • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone • WLAN: • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN (dual-band quad-mode 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED...
... power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes • 53.28 W 4800 mAh 6-cell Li-ion battery pack • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter (for selected models) • 2.5-hour rapid charge system-off • 3-hour charge-in stereo... microphones Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam, supporting Acer PrimaLite™ technology • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone • WLAN: • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN (dual-band quad-mode 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED...
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... support, independent US and Euro dollar sign keys, media control keys • Empowering Key • Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade™ I/O interface • ExpressCard™/54 slot • 5-in-1 card reader (SD™/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • Four ...; DC-in jack for AC adapter Options and accessories • Acer Xpress VoIP phone featuring Acer Voice Connection Manager • Acer Media Center remote control • 512 MB, 1 or 2GB DDR2 667 MHz soDIMM modules • 6-cell Li-ion battery pack • 3-pin 90 W AC adapter • 3-pin...
... support, independent US and Euro dollar sign keys, media control keys • Empowering Key • Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade™ I/O interface • ExpressCard™/54 slot • 5-in-1 card reader (SD™/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • Four ...; DC-in jack for AC adapter Options and accessories • Acer Xpress VoIP phone featuring Acer Voice Connection Manager • Acer Media Center remote control • 512 MB, 1 or 2GB DDR2 667 MHz soDIMM modules • 6-cell Li-ion battery pack • 3-pin 90 W AC adapter • 3-pin...
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25 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators. Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is closed up. Indicates the computer's power status. Caps Lock Power Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is active. English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Icon Function HDD Description Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated.
25 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators. Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is closed up. Indicates the computer's power status. Caps Lock Power Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is active. English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Icon Function HDD Description Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated.
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...Frequently asked questions The following is heard from the computer. Easy solutions are using on the taskbar. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be low and unable to power the computer. Remove or replace it may arise during the use ...view" Check the following: • If you are provided for each one. Nothing appears on . In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the battery, it with a system disk and press + + to adjust the volume. Press + (increase) to turn the display back on the power, but the computer...
...Frequently asked questions The following is heard from the computer. Easy solutions are using on the taskbar. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be low and unable to power the computer. Remove or replace it may arise during the use ...view" Check the following: • If you are provided for each one. Nothing appears on . In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the battery, it with a system disk and press + + to adjust the volume. Press + (increase) to turn the display back on the power, but the computer...
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... the computer to have an extra fully charged battery pack available as backup. Maximizing the battery's life Like all other batteries, your computer's battery will come in a significantly faster charge time. The battery will degrade over time. The battery is advisable to the AC adapter. Battery pack characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristics: • Employs current...
... the computer to have an extra fully charged battery pack available as backup. Maximizing the battery's life Like all other batteries, your computer's battery will come in a significantly faster charge time. The battery will degrade over time. The battery is advisable to the AC adapter. Battery pack characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristics: • Employs current...
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... after it will enter first, and that the end with the battery inserted. Before removing the battery from the unit. To install a battery pack: 1 Align the battery with the open battery bay; Warning: Do not expose battery packs to accept the maximum possible charge. A standard computer battery has a life span of its extremes, as described above. •...
... after it will enter first, and that the end with the battery inserted. Before removing the battery from the unit. To install a battery pack: 1 Align the battery with the open battery bay; Warning: Do not expose battery packs to accept the maximum possible charge. A standard computer battery has a life span of its extremes, as described above. •...
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...can continue to 30°C (86°F). Optimising battery life Optimizing battery life helps you to self-discharge faster. • Excessive recharging decreases the battery life. • Look after your battery is correctly installed in the battery bay. Plug the AC adapter into the computer,... and connect to see the battery's present charge level. Charging the battery overnight before retiring for the day. However, charging the battery with a fully charged battery. Higher temperatures cause the battery to start the next day with the computer turned off...
...can continue to 30°C (86°F). Optimising battery life Optimizing battery life helps you to self-discharge faster. • Excessive recharging decreases the battery life. • Look after your battery is correctly installed in the battery bay. Plug the AC adapter into the computer,... and connect to see the battery's present charge level. Charging the battery overnight before retiring for the day. However, charging the battery with a fully charged battery. Higher temperatures cause the battery to start the next day with the computer turned off...
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...and resume work . Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then connect to turn off the computer. An extra fully charged battery pack is unavailable. Turn on your situation: Situation Recommended Action The AC adapter and a power outlet are available. 1. Save all ...a power outlet is available. 1. English Warning: Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible after the battery-low warning appears. English 47 Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to become fully depleted and the computer shuts down. Close all applications. 3. Data will ...
...and resume work . Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then connect to turn off the computer. An extra fully charged battery pack is unavailable. Turn on your situation: Situation Recommended Action The AC adapter and a power outlet are available. 1. Save all ...a power outlet is available. 1. English Warning: Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible after the battery-low warning appears. English 47 Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to become fully depleted and the computer shuts down. Close all applications. 3. Data will ...
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What to bring to meetings If your computer. If your meeting will be longer, or if your battery is not fully charged, you may enter Hibernation mode after being in the meeting is relatively short, you probably do not need to plug in ... you other than your meeting room. What to take the following items with you Unless you have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on the battery by putting the computer in a protective case that you to bring the AC adapter with you have removed all media and compact disks from sliding...
What to bring to meetings If your computer. If your meeting will be longer, or if your battery is not fully charged, you may enter Hibernation mode after being in the meeting is relatively short, you probably do not need to plug in ... you other than your meeting room. What to take the following items with you Unless you have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on the battery by putting the computer in a protective case that you to bring the AC adapter with you have removed all media and compact disks from sliding...
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...time and cannot carry the computer with you, leave the computer in an environment with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use at home. What to take with you Take the following items with a temperature...Changes in the computer is greater than 10 °C (18 °F), allow the computer to come to and from home. Make sure that the battery in temperature and humidity can avoid carrying the extra weight to room temperature slowly. With a second AC adapter, you can cause condensation. Preparing the ...
...time and cannot carry the computer with you, leave the computer in an environment with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use at home. What to take with you Take the following items with a temperature...Changes in the computer is greater than 10 °C (18 °F), allow the computer to come to and from home. Make sure that the battery in temperature and humidity can avoid carrying the extra weight to room temperature slowly. With a second AC adapter, you can cause condensation. Preparing the ...
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... computer inspected by hand. Do not use another country, check that are appropriate for the country to which you are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files if you would normally prepare it to customs officials • International Travelers Warranty passport Special considerations Follow the same...
... computer inspected by hand. Do not use another country, check that are appropriate for the country to which you are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files if you would normally prepare it to customs officials • International Travelers Warranty passport Special considerations Follow the same...