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... yourself, as opening or removing covers may interfere with the performance of the battery, charging will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to replace the power cord set . If the battery leaks and you need for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. Guidelines for service • the product does not operate normally after following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated...
... yourself, as opening or removing covers may interfere with the performance of the battery, charging will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to replace the power cord set . If the battery leaks and you need for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. Guidelines for service • the product does not operate normally after following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated...
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... Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on how to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your new computer. See "Front view" on how your computer can help you get started with setting up your notebook. The printed User's Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of guides: First off To turn on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. For...
... Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on how to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your new computer. See "Front view" on how your computer can help you get started with setting up your notebook. The printed User's Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of guides: First off To turn on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. For...
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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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... run Acer eLock Management or Acer eRecovery Management, you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer system. Note: If you must initialize the Empowering Technology password. Make sure 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...
... run Acer eLock Management or Acer eRecovery Management, you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer system. Note: If you must initialize the Empowering Technology password. Make sure 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...
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Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver. To switch between , edit, delete and restore power plans, as required. You can also turn on . 4 If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you to save and quickly switch to a personalized set of power options. 1 Click the Create Power Plan icon. 2 Enter a name for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". Note: You cannot...
Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver. To switch between , edit, delete and restore power plans, as required. You can also turn on . 4 If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you to save and quickly switch to a personalized set of power options. 1 Click the Create Power Plan icon. 2 Enter a name for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". Note: You cannot...
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... a projector, or you project 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 the graphics vendor. For projectors and external devices that is implemented in the system and the external display supports it, your computer's display to the system. If autodetection hardware is not supported by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your display settings using the hotkey: + .
... a projector, or you project 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 the graphics vendor. For projectors and external devices that is implemented in the system and the external display supports it, your computer's display to the system. If autodetection hardware is not supported by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your display settings using the hotkey: + .
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... of CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, HD-DVD or Blu-ray drive devices. • Floppy Drive Devices - 3.5-inch floppy drives only. To use Acer eLock Management, the Empowering Technology password must be stolen while your system is no method to reset it except by reformatting your system. Lock(s) will remain after rebooting, until removed. 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 , you...
... of CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, HD-DVD or Blu-ray drive devices. • Floppy Drive Devices - 3.5-inch floppy drives only. To use Acer eLock Management, the Empowering Technology password must be stolen while your system is no method to reset it except by reformatting your system. Lock(s) will remain after rebooting, until removed. 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 , you...
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...-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. 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 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...
...-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. 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 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...
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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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... 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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... numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. When Scroll Lock is in a embedded keypad. When Num Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on and off Type numbers in uppercase. normal manner. Use this mode when you need to connect an external keypad. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). cursor-control keys. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in a normal...
... numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. When Scroll Lock is in a embedded keypad. When Num Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on and off Type numbers in uppercase. normal manner. Use this mode when you need to connect an external keypad. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). cursor-control keys. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in a normal...
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.... See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. Press any key to save power. Turns the speakers on and off . See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. Turns the internal touchpad on and off . Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. English 32 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys 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. Press any key to save power. Turns the speakers on and off . See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. Turns the internal touchpad on and off . Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. English 32 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys 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...
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... screen. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to fill the computer display. Each computer display has a different native resolution depending on the screen. If you are using on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up the "Display Properties" dialog box. Resolutions lower than this native resoution, the screen expands to an external monitor. I turned on the battery...
... screen. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to fill the computer display. Each computer display has a different native resolution depending on the screen. If you are using on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up the "Display Properties" dialog box. Resolutions lower than this native resoution, the screen expands to an external monitor. I turned on the battery...
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... display. Preparing the computer Before moving within the building. Moving around or traveling with your computer from external accessories: 1 Save any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off. To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open files. 2 Remove any open the display; then press and release the power button...
... display. Preparing the computer Before moving within the building. Moving around or traveling with your computer from external accessories: 1 Save any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off. To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open files. 2 Remove any open the display; then press and release the power button...
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... screen. Find D2D Recovery at the bottom of the screen and use the and keys to enable this value to Enabled. Once your hard disk does not reset the number of times the region code has been set this feature. English 62 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. Password To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to set...
... screen. Find D2D Recovery at the bottom of the screen and use the and keys to enable this value to Enabled. Once your hard disk does not reset the number of times the region code has been set this feature. English 62 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. Password To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to set...
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... recovery page by selecting the Burn Disc button. 3 Select the type of Acer eRecovery Management, you to complete the process. You can also reinstall applications and drivers for your most recently created backup image to disc. 4 Follow the instructions on screen to restore from. English 64 3 Follow the instructions on screen to restore or recover the system from a factory default image, from a user created image, or from previously created CD and DVD backups. Burn backup disc Using...
... recovery page by selecting the Burn Disc button. 3 Select the type of Acer eRecovery Management, you to complete the process. You can also reinstall applications and drivers for your most recently created backup image to disc. 4 Follow the instructions on screen to restore from. English 64 3 Follow the instructions on screen to restore or recover the system from a factory default image, from a user created image, or from previously created CD and DVD backups. Burn backup disc Using...