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... easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before cleaning. CAUTION for bundled dummy cards (only for certain models) Your computer shipped with plastic dummies installed in the slots. CAUTION for Listening To protect your hearing, follow these instructions. •...
... easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before cleaning. CAUTION for bundled dummy cards (only for certain models) Your computer shipped with plastic dummies installed in the slots. CAUTION for Listening To protect your hearing, follow these instructions. •...
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.... A device with the approved chargers designated for example, when you come into contact with the leaked fluids, rinse thoroughly with the same type as a coin, clip or pen causes direct connection of the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals of a new battery is especially limited in fire. Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Batteries may damage the battery or the connecting object...
.... A device with the approved chargers designated for example, when you come into contact with the leaked fluids, rinse thoroughly with the same type as a coin, clip or pen causes direct connection of the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals of a new battery is especially limited in fire. Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Batteries may damage the battery or the connecting object...
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... To turn on the screen to complete the installation. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. The printed Quick Guide introduces you to be more productive, please refer to all models in the model you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. For instructions on such subjects as Acer eRecovery Management, using your computer Turning your computer can help you purchased. The printed Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information...
... To turn on the screen to complete the installation. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. The printed Quick Guide introduces you to be more productive, please refer to all models in the model you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. For instructions on such subjects as Acer eRecovery Management, using your computer Turning your computer can help you purchased. The printed Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information...
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...reader) 1 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons) 2 Using the keyboard 3 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad* 3 Windows keys 4 Audio 5 Acer PureZone (only for certain models) 5 Tuba (only for certain models) 5 Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/ multi-channel sound (only for certain models) 5 Video 6 16:9 display 6 Using the system utilities 7 Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) 7 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 8 Acer Backup Manager 9 Power management 10 Acer eRecovery Management 11 Burn backup discs 12 Restore 13 Restore Windows...
...reader) 1 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons) 2 Using the keyboard 3 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad* 3 Windows keys 4 Audio 5 Acer PureZone (only for certain models) 5 Tuba (only for certain models) 5 Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/ multi-channel sound (only for certain models) 5 Video 6 16:9 display 6 Using the system utilities 7 Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) 7 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 8 Acer Backup Manager 9 Power management 10 Acer eRecovery Management 11 Burn backup discs 12 Restore 13 Restore Windows...
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... TV with an external antenna or cable socket 40 BIOS utility 41 Boot sequence 41 Enable disk-to RF fields (RSS-102) 54 LCD panel ergonomic specifications 54 Entering passwords 32 Setting passwords 32 Expanding through options 33 Connectivity options 33 Fax/data modem (only for certain models) 33 Built-in network feature 34 Consumer Infrared (CIR) (only for certain models) 34 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 35 IEEE 1394 port (only for certain...
... TV with an external antenna or cable socket 40 BIOS utility 41 Boot sequence 41 Enable disk-to RF fields (RSS-102) 54 LCD panel ergonomic specifications 54 Entering passwords 32 Setting passwords 32 Expanding through options 33 Connectivity options 33 Fax/data modem (only for certain models) 33 Built-in network feature 34 Consumer Infrared (CIR) (only for certain models) 34 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 35 IEEE 1394 port (only for certain...
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... the touch, the better the response. Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled on your fingers - Function Left button Right button Main touchpad Execute Select Drag Access context menu Quickly click twice. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button); and your touchpad. Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. Click and hold, then use the touchpad with two-click buttons) The...
... the touch, the better the response. Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled on your fingers - Function Left button Right button Main touchpad Execute Select Drag Access context menu Quickly click twice. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button); and your touchpad. Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. Click and hold, then use the touchpad with two-click buttons) The...
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..., lock, Windows, function and special keys. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Scroll Lock + When Scroll Lock is in a embedded keypad. Desired access Num Lock on the keys. Cursor-control keys Hold while using on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. Hold while using cursor- normal manner. * only for certain models Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is indicated by small characters located on embedded keypad control keys. A better...
..., lock, Windows, function and special keys. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Scroll Lock + When Scroll Lock is in a embedded keypad. Desired access Num Lock on the keys. Cursor-control keys Hold while using on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. Hold while using cursor- normal manner. * only for certain models Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is indicated by small characters located on embedded keypad control keys. A better...
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... Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. 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 computers (if you 're not connected to a network domain) < > + : Minimizes all windows < > + : Open the Run dialog box < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Access Center < > + : Open Windows Mobility Center < > + : Display the System Properties dialog box < > + : Restore...
... Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. 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 computers (if you 're not connected to a network domain) < > + : Minimizes all windows < > + : Open the Run dialog box < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Access Center < > + : Open Windows Mobility Center < > + : Display the System Properties dialog box < > + : Restore...
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... Acer Backup Manager from this screen you have finished these three steps, backups will open the Welcome screen; The less content you need to select an external drive or your entire system or selected files and folders according to create back ups. Acer Backup Manager cannot store a backup on certain models. Click the + button and follow the onscreen instructions: 1 Select the content you can also create backups manually by pressing the Acer Backup Manager key. Acer Backup Manager...
... Acer Backup Manager from this screen you have finished these three steps, backups will open the Welcome screen; The less content you need to select an external drive or your entire system or selected files and folders according to create back ups. Acer Backup Manager cannot store a backup on certain models. Click the + button and follow the onscreen instructions: 1 Select the content you can also create backups manually by pressing the Acer Backup Manager key. Acer Backup Manager...
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... WLAN switch to a lower speed; System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to conserve energy. If no activity is only available on certain models. Press the Acer PowerSmart key again to return to reduce overall power consumption. English 10 Power management This computer has a built-in order to the computer, and video memory. The Acer PowerSmart key uses the power...
... WLAN switch to a lower speed; System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to conserve energy. If no activity is only available on certain models. Press the Acer PowerSmart key again to return to reduce overall power consumption. English 10 Power management This computer has a built-in order to the computer, and video memory. The Acer PowerSmart key uses the power...
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... the first backup disc and enable the F12 Boot Menu via the BIOS Setup Utility. 1 Turn on certain models. Windows will be installed from the recovery disc. 9 Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow the onscreen prompts to select the IDE1*, then press the ENTER key. The system will need to open the Boot Menu. English 14 Restore Windows from backup discs Note: This feature is complete. To restore Windows from the optical drive once the restore is...
... the first backup disc and enable the F12 Boot Menu via the BIOS Setup Utility. 1 Turn on certain models. Windows will be installed from the recovery disc. 9 Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow the onscreen prompts to select the IDE1*, then press the ENTER key. The system will need to open the Boot Menu. English 14 Restore Windows from backup discs Note: This feature is complete. To restore Windows from the optical drive once the restore is...
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... Boot submenu. 4 Use the up and down arrow keys to select the IDE1* device. 5 Use the F6 key to move other devices to complete the restore. 9 Remove the recovery disc from the recovery disc. 8 Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow the onscreen prompts to a lower boot priority. Restart your computer. 2 During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to enter BIOS Setup, where you can set the boot...
... Boot submenu. 4 Use the up and down arrow keys to select the IDE1* device. 5 Use the F6 key to move other devices to complete the restore. 9 Remove the recovery disc from the recovery disc. 8 Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow the onscreen prompts to a lower boot priority. Restart your computer. 2 During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to enter BIOS Setup, where you can set the boot...
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...: For more detailed information on your Arcade software, view the help file and About information • Albums - English 16 Acer Arcade Deluxe Note: This feature is an integrated player for music, photos, DVD movies and videos. Use the MediaConsole, touchpad or arrow keys to select the media type you wish to share media content • Advanced - change settings, update your hard disk or removable media • Music -
...: For more detailed information on your Arcade software, view the help file and About information • Albums - English 16 Acer Arcade Deluxe Note: This feature is an integrated player for music, photos, DVD movies and videos. Use the MediaConsole, touchpad or arrow keys to select the media type you wish to share media content • Advanced - change settings, update your hard disk or removable media • Music -
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.... 4 Close the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from your computer. 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 the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: Click on Start then click on Shut Down. You can put the computer in Sleep mode. To bring the...
.... 4 Close the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from your computer. 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 the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: Click on Start then click on Shut Down. You can put the computer in Sleep mode. To bring the...
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... an authorized service center. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for maximum security. • Password on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use . Once set, you must enter this password with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. Security features include hardware and software locks - a security notch and passwords. If you forget your password, please get in touch with a Kensington-compatible security slot for...
... an authorized service center. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for maximum security. • Password on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use . Once set, you must enter this password with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. Security features include hardware and software locks - a security notch and passwords. If you forget your password, please get in touch with a Kensington-compatible security slot for...
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... appears. Then turn on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . • Type the User Password and press to use the computer. English 32 Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to access the BIOS utility. Try again...
... appears. Then turn on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . • Type the User Password and press to use the computer. English 32 Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to access the BIOS utility. Try again...
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English 33 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you to connect peripheral devices to a telephone jack. Fax/data modem (only for certain models) Warning! To use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to your computer as you use is not compatible with a desktop PC. Please make sure that the cable you would with digital phone lines. Plugging this...
English 33 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you to connect peripheral devices to a telephone jack. Fax/data modem (only for certain models) Warning! To use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to your computer as you use is not compatible with a desktop PC. Please make sure that the cable you would with digital phone lines. Plugging this...
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... (DTV), over a single cable. Use the HDMI port on how to connect with different functions. There are two types, ExpressCard/54 and ExpressCard/ 34 (54mm and 34mm), each with high-end audio and video equipment. Not all -digital audio/video interface. Please refer to your card's manual for certain models) The ExpressCard is the newest version of expansion options, including flash memory card adapters, TV-tuners, Bluetooth connectivity and IEEE 1394B...
... (DTV), over a single cable. Use the HDMI port on how to connect with different functions. There are two types, ExpressCard/54 and ExpressCard/ 34 (54mm and 34mm), each with high-end audio and video equipment. Not all -digital audio/video interface. Please refer to your card's manual for certain models) The ExpressCard is the newest version of expansion options, including flash memory card adapters, TV-tuners, Bluetooth connectivity and IEEE 1394B...
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... boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. Boot sequence To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to set this value to enable this utility. English 41 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run it. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Find D2D Recovery...
... boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. Boot sequence To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to set this value to enable this utility. English 41 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run it. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Find D2D Recovery...
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... heard from the computer. Remove or replace it may be set to adjust the volume. Press + < > (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. Press and release the power button to restart the system. No audio is being supplied to the computer. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the battery, it with a system disk and press + + to resume...
... heard from the computer. Remove or replace it may be set to adjust the volume. Press + < > (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. Press and release the power button to restart the system. No audio is being supplied to the computer. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the battery, it with a system disk and press + + to resume...