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... muscles • take short rests to relax your neck and shoulders • avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach • if you have these symptoms, or any other recurring or persistent discomfort and/or pain related to...
... muscles • take short rests to relax your neck and shoulders • avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach • if you have these symptoms, or any other recurring or persistent discomfort and/or pain related to...
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... 3 Acer ePerformance Management 5 Acer eRecovery Management 6 Acer eSettings Management 8 Acer ePower Management 9 Acer ePresentation Management 12 Your Acer notebook tour 13 Front view 13 Closed front view 14 Left view 16 Right view 17 Rear view 18 Base view 19 Specifications 20 Indicators 26 Easy-launch buttons 27 Touchpad 28 Touchpad basics 28 Using the keyboard 30...
... 3 Acer ePerformance Management 5 Acer eRecovery Management 6 Acer eSettings Management 8 Acer ePower Management 9 Acer ePresentation Management 12 Your Acer notebook tour 13 Front view 13 Closed front view 14 Left view 16 Right view 17 Rear view 18 Base view 19 Specifications 20 Indicators 26 Easy-launch buttons 27 Touchpad 28 Touchpad basics 28 Using the keyboard 30...
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Requesting service 42 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 42 Before you call 42 Acer Arcade 43 48-button remote control 44 Remote functions 45 Finding and playing content 46 Settings 46 Arcade controls 47 Navigation controls 47 Player controls 47 Virtual keyboard 48 Background mode 48 Cinema 49 Settings 49 Album 50 Editing Pictures...
Requesting service 42 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 42 Before you call 42 Acer Arcade 43 48-button remote control 44 Remote functions 45 Finding and playing content 46 Settings 46 Arcade controls 47 Navigation controls 47 Player controls 47 Virtual keyboard 48 Background mode 48 Cinema 49 Settings 49 Album 50 Editing Pictures...
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English 13 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your new Acer notebook. poster, let us show you around your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... For entering data into your computer. Front view # Item 1 Display screen 2 Keyboard Description Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output.
English 13 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your new Acer notebook. poster, let us show you around your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... For entering data into your computer. Front view # Item 1 Display screen 2 Keyboard Description Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output.
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... • controls • • • • • • I/O interface • • • 88-/89-key keyboard, with inverted "T" cursor layout; 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel, international language support Touchpad with 4-way scroll button 12 function keys, four cursor... up, volume down, play/pause, stop, previous, next (for selected models) Two communication switches: WLAN, Bluetooth® Acer remote controls (for selected models) : • Acer Arcade™ (48 keys) • Windows® Media Center Edition (uses an external USB CIR receiver) ExpressCard™/34...
... • controls • • • • • • I/O interface • • • 88-/89-key keyboard, with inverted "T" cursor layout; 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel, international language support Touchpad with 4-way scroll button 12 function keys, four cursor... up, volume down, play/pause, stop, previous, next (for selected models) Two communication switches: WLAN, Bluetooth® Acer remote controls (for selected models) : • Acer Arcade™ (48 keys) • Windows® Media Center Edition (uses an external USB CIR receiver) ExpressCard™/34...
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... < > to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. Easy-launch button P Web browser Mail Default application Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable) User-programmable Internet browser (user-programmable) Email application (user-programmable) These buttons are four buttons. To set... to run the Acer Launch Manager. They are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Empowering Technology. See "Launch Manager" on page 1. Easy-launch buttons Located above the keyboard are called easy-launch buttons. Charging...
... < > to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. Easy-launch button P Web browser Mail Default application Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable) User-programmable Internet browser (user-programmable) Email application (user-programmable) These buttons are four buttons. To set... to run the Acer Launch Manager. They are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Empowering Technology. See "Launch Manager" on page 1. Easy-launch buttons Located above the keyboard are called easy-launch buttons. Charging...
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...of numeric data entry. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off . Main keyboard keys Hold while typing Type the letters in a letters on embedded keypad Type numbers in uppercase. When Num Lock is on, the embedded ...on and off Number keys on embedded keypad. A better solution would be to do a lot of the keycaps. English 30 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock keys and embedded numeric ...
...of numeric data entry. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off . Main keyboard keys Hold while typing Type the letters in a letters on embedded keypad Type numbers in uppercase. When Num Lock is on, the embedded ...on and off Number keys on embedded keypad. A better solution would be to do a lot of the keycaps. English 30 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock keys and embedded numeric ...
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... menu. Application This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. English 31 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to provide a variety of the computer's controls like screen...
... menu. Application This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. English 31 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to provide a variety of the computer's controls like screen...
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The US dollar sign 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. English 33 Special keys You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center of... the keyboard. Note: This function varies according to www.microsoft.com/typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. The Euro symbol 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 ...
The US dollar sign 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. English 33 Special keys You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center of... the keyboard. Note: This function varies according to www.microsoft.com/typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. The Euro symbol 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 ...
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... of your second monitor is simple to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for the location of a well-organized desktop. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on page...
... of your second monitor is simple to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for the location of a well-organized desktop. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on page...
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... the ports. • Make sure you have the appropriate software running on both devices (for file transfers) or you have an eject hole.) The keyboard does not respond. If it works, contact your computer's optical drive is a slot-load model, it will not have the appropriate drivers (for more... a clear path between the two infrared ports. I want to eject the tray. (If your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose. Simply insert the tip of the two devices are connected to access the BIOS utility and verify that the infrared ports...
... the ports. • Make sure you have the appropriate software running on both devices (for file transfers) or you have an eject hole.) The keyboard does not respond. If it works, contact your computer's optical drive is a slot-load model, it will not have the appropriate drivers (for more... a clear path between the two infrared ports. I want to eject the tray. (If your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose. Simply insert the tip of the two devices are connected to access the BIOS utility and verify that the infrared ports...
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These are discussed in more detail in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen. Background mode With Acer Arcade you can press the stop button on the remote or click the onscreen stop icon to stop the playback at anytime. TV, video and ...music will continue playing in a small window located in the Cinema and TV sections of the volume controls. Virtual keyboard Whenever you are additional controls added to the right of this guide. You can continue listening to music or watching Live TV while you perform...
These are discussed in more detail in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen. Background mode With Acer Arcade you can press the stop button on the remote or click the onscreen stop icon to stop the playback at anytime. TV, video and ...music will continue playing in a small window located in the Cinema and TV sections of the volume controls. Virtual keyboard Whenever you are additional controls added to the right of this guide. You can continue listening to music or watching Live TV while you perform...
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... to disconnect your computer from external accessories: 1 Save any open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you tips and hints to place it in Sleep mode by...
... to disconnect your computer from external accessories: 1 Save any open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you tips and hints to place it in Sleep mode by...
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... use at home for 30 minutes in the computer is greater than 10 °C (18 °F), allow the computer to come to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse. If you can avoid carrying the extra weight to excessive heat. • Changes in temperature and humidity can cause condensation. What to...
... use at home for 30 minutes in the computer is greater than 10 °C (18 °F), allow the computer to come to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse. If you can avoid carrying the extra weight to excessive heat. • Changes in temperature and humidity can cause condensation. What to...
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... has a built-in an external USB or IEEE 1394-compatible optical disk burner before entering Acer eRecovery Management for optical disk-related tasks. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to function. For systems that do not have a built...
... has a built-in an external USB or IEEE 1394-compatible optical disk burner before entering Acer eRecovery Management for optical disk-related tasks. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to function. For systems that do not have a built...
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Do not attempt to reboot. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. keyboard connected Keyboard interface error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Hard disk 0 extended Contact your dealer or an authorized...
Do not attempt to reboot. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. keyboard connected Keyboard interface error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Hard disk 0 extended Contact your dealer or an authorized...
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See frequently-asked questions frequently-asked questions 39 front view 14 H Hibernation mode hotkey 32 hotkeys 31 I IEEE 1394 port 65 infrared 64 K keyboard 30 embedded numeric keypad 30 hotkeys 31 lock keys 30 troubleshooting 40 Windows keys 31 L left view 14 M media access on ... computer ix CD-ROM ejecting manually 40 troubleshooting 40 cleaning computer x computer caring for ix cleaning x disconnecting 57 features 13, 36 indicators 26 keyboards 30 moving around 57 on indicator 14, 26 security 61 setting up a home office 59 taking home 58 traveling internationally 60 traveling on indicator...
See frequently-asked questions frequently-asked questions 39 front view 14 H Hibernation mode hotkey 32 hotkeys 31 I IEEE 1394 port 65 infrared 64 K keyboard 30 embedded numeric keypad 30 hotkeys 31 lock keys 30 troubleshooting 40 Windows keys 31 L left view 14 M media access on ... computer ix CD-ROM ejecting manually 40 troubleshooting 40 cleaning computer x computer caring for ix cleaning x disconnecting 57 features 13, 36 indicators 26 keyboards 30 moving around 57 on indicator 14, 26 security 61 setting up a home office 59 taking home 58 traveling internationally 60 traveling on indicator...
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... embedded 30 P password 61 types 61 PC Card 66 ejecting 66 inserting 66 ports 63 printer troubleshooting 40 problems 39 CD-ROM 40 display 39 keyboard 40 printer 40 startup 39 troubleshooting 78 Q questions setting location for modem use 41 S safety CD or DVD 83 FCC notice 79 modem notices 80...
... embedded 30 P password 61 types 61 PC Card 66 ejecting 66 inserting 66 ports 63 printer troubleshooting 40 problems 39 CD-ROM 40 display 39 keyboard 40 printer 40 startup 39 troubleshooting 78 Q questions setting location for modem use 41 S safety CD or DVD 83 FCC notice 79 modem notices 80...