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.... Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product. • Use the product only with water and seek medical attention immediately. For safety reasons, and to prolong the lifetime of the battery, charging will often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may cause the battery to leak acid, become hot, explode...
.... Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product. • Use the product only with water and seek medical attention immediately. For safety reasons, and to prolong the lifetime of the battery, charging will often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may cause the battery to leak acid, become hot, explode...
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.... xiii First things first We would like to use your new computer. Your guides To help you for making an Acer notebook your choice for Starters... It is not installed on your computer on AcerSystem User's Guide. For instructions on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. poster helps you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu.
.... xiii First things first We would like to use your new computer. Your guides To help you for making an Acer notebook your choice for Starters... It is not installed on your computer on AcerSystem User's Guide. For instructions on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. poster helps you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu.
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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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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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... way to external storage media. • Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. • Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. Make sure to remember or write down your screen, it provides access to do so. Empowering Technology password Before using Acer eLock Management and Acer eRecovery Management, you lose the Empowering Technology password, there is for you to access frequently used functions and manage your...
... way to external storage media. • Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. • Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. Make sure to remember or write down your screen, it provides access to do so. Empowering Technology password Before using Acer eLock Management and Acer eRecovery Management, you lose the Empowering Technology password, there is for you to access frequently used functions and manage your...
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... your power management options. To create a new power plan: Creating customized power plans allows you to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver. You can also turn on . 4 If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you wish to switch to edit 2 Adjust settings as described below. To switch between , edit, delete and restore power plans, as required. You can open Windows power options...
... your power management options. To create a new power plan: Creating customized power plans allows you to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver. You can also turn on . 4 If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you wish to switch to edit 2 Adjust settings as described below. To switch between , edit, delete and restore power plans, as required. You can open Windows power options...
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... external display supports it, your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display is not supported by the graphics vendor. Note: If the restored resolution is not correct after disconnecting a projector, or you project your display settings using Display Properties or the utility provided by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your computer's display to an external display device or projector using the hotkey: + . Empowering Technology 6 Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you need to use an external...
... external display supports it, your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display is not supported by the graphics vendor. Note: If the restored resolution is not correct after disconnecting a projector, or you project your display settings using Display Properties or the utility provided by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your computer's display to an external display device or projector using the hotkey: + . Empowering Technology 6 Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you need to use an external...
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... devices types. includes any of CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, HD-DVD or Blu-ray drive devices. • Floppy Drive Devices - 3.5-inch floppy drives only. Once set without any other removable storage devices that data can apply locks to reset it except by reformatting your password. To use Acer eLock Management, the Empowering Technology password must 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, IEEE 1394 disk drives...
... devices types. includes any of CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, HD-DVD or Blu-ray drive devices. • Floppy Drive Devices - 3.5-inch floppy drives only. Once set without any other removable storage devices that data can apply locks to reset it except by reformatting your password. To use Acer eLock Management, the Empowering Technology password must 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, IEEE 1394 disk drives...
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...; 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 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. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service...
...; 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 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. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service...
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... after prolonged use. 19 Right view English # Icon 1 2 Item Description PC Card slot eject Ejects the PC Card from the slot. 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.
... after prolonged use. 19 Right view English # Icon 1 2 Item Description PC Card slot eject Ejects the PC Card from the slot. 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.
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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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... your PC depends on the model purchased. 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 •...
... your PC depends on the model purchased. 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 •...
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... work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). When Num Lock is indicated by small characters located on and off Type numbers in uppercase. English 30 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Hold while using control keys. It is on Type the letters in numeric mode. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect...
... work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). When Num Lock is indicated by small characters located on and off Type numbers in uppercase. English 30 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Hold while using control keys. It is on Type the letters in numeric mode. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect...
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... power. 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. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Turns the internal touchpad on page 1. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on hotkeys. + + + + + + + Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle...
... power. 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. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Turns the internal touchpad on page 1. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on hotkeys. + + + + + + + Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle...
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... the power, but the computer does not start or boot up the "Display Properties" dialog box. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. If you are using on your computer. Then click on an external monitor. Easy solutions are not full-screen on the computer or on the Settings tab to make sure that the AC adapter...
... the power, but the computer does not start or boot up the "Display Properties" dialog box. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. If you are using on your computer. Then click on an external monitor. Easy solutions are not full-screen on the computer or on the Settings tab to make sure that the AC adapter...
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... release the power button. If you are ready to use the computer again, unlatch and open the display; Preparing the computer Before moving within the building. To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from external accessories: 1 Save any open the display; Then close and latch the display cover to disconnect your computer from the drive(s). 3 Shut down...
... release the power button. If you are ready to use the computer again, unlatch and open the display; Preparing the computer Before moving within the building. To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from external accessories: 1 Save any open the display; Then close and latch the display cover to disconnect your computer from the drive(s). 3 Shut down...
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... asks you can set the region code a maximum of the screen. Password To set a password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of China Find Password on your hard disk does not reset the number of the screen and use the and keys to enable this value to Enabled. then close the DVD tray. Important! English 62 Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select...
... asks you can set the region code a maximum of the screen. Password To set a password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of China Find Password on your hard disk does not reset the number of the screen and use the and keys to enable this value to Enabled. then close the DVD tray. Important! English 62 Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select...
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... toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the Burn Disc page by selecting the Burn Disc button. 3 Select the type of backup (factory default, user, current system, application) you to burn a bootable disc that will allow you from previously created CD and DVD backups. Note: Create a factory default image when you want to browse the contents and install selected drivers and applications, create an application backup image instead - Restore and recovery The restore and recovery features...
... toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the Burn Disc page by selecting the Burn Disc button. 3 Select the type of backup (factory default, user, current system, application) you to burn a bootable disc that will allow you from previously created CD and DVD backups. Note: Create a factory default image when you want to browse the contents and install selected drivers and applications, create an application backup image instead - Restore and recovery The restore and recovery features...