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... does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Use a damp cloth for your dealer or local power company. • Do not allow anything to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on the cord. • If an extension cord is provided. • Never push objects of power available, consult your...
... does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Use a damp cloth for your dealer or local power company. • Do not allow anything to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on the cord. • If an extension cord is provided. • Never push objects of power available, consult your...
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... of electric shock from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/environmental.htm. v Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Do not disassemble or dispose of according to this equipment during lightning or thunderstorms....specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. Replace the battery with the same type as that which came bundled with your reseller for purchase options. Batteries may present a risk of used batteries. Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an...
... of electric shock from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/environmental.htm. v Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Do not disassemble or dispose of according to this equipment during lightning or thunderstorms....specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. Replace the battery with the same type as that which came bundled with your reseller for purchase options. Batteries may present a risk of used batteries. Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an...
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...the computer, follow these steps: 1 Turn off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. Recycle if possible. x 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 ... been damaged; • the computer does not operate normally please refer to local regulations. Keep them away from children. • Dispose of used batteries according to "Frequently asked questions" on page 39. Turn the power off the computer and remove the...
...the computer, follow these steps: 1 Turn off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. Recycle if possible. x 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 ... been damaged; • the computer does not operate normally please refer to local regulations. Keep them away from children. • Dispose of used batteries according to "Frequently asked questions" on page 39. Turn the power off the computer and remove the...
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... Taking care of your battery pack x Cleaning and servicing x Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) 2 Acer eLock Management 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... lock 34 Audio 35 Adjusting the volume 35 Using the system utilities 36 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 36 Launch Manager 37 Norton AntiVirus 38 Frequently asked questions 39
... Taking care of your battery pack x Cleaning and servicing x Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) 2 Acer eLock Management 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... lock 34 Audio 35 Adjusting the volume 35 Using the system utilities 36 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 36 Launch Manager 37 Norton AntiVirus 38 Frequently asked questions 39
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... Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. • Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to access frequently used functions and manage your password. Empowering Technology password Before using Acer eLock Management and Acer eRecovery Management, you must initialize the Empowering Technology password. If you do...
... Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. • Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to access frequently used functions and manage your password. Empowering Technology password Before using Acer eLock Management and Acer eRecovery Management, you must initialize the Empowering Technology password. If you do...
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Empowering Technology 9 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. DC mode (Battery mode) There are four pre-defined profiles - To create a new power profile: 1 Change power settings as desired. 2 Click "Save as ..."...a new power profile. 3 Name the newly created profile. 4 Select whether this profile is "Maximum Performance." Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Battery Life. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface. AC mode (Adapter mode) The default setting is for Adapter or...
Empowering Technology 9 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. DC mode (Battery mode) There are four pre-defined profiles - To create a new power profile: 1 Change power settings as desired. 2 Click "Save as ..."...a new power profile. 3 Name the newly created profile. 4 Select whether this profile is "Maximum Performance." Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Battery Life. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface. AC mode (Adapter mode) The default setting is for Adapter or...
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For additional options, click "Settings" to: • Set alarms. • Re-load factory defaults. • Select what actions to the panel in the upper half of the window.. Empowering Technology 10 Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to be taken when the cover is closed or the power button is pressed. • Set passwords for accessing the system after Hibernation or Standby. • View information about Acer ePower Management.
For additional options, click "Settings" to: • Set alarms. • Re-load factory defaults. • Select what actions to the panel in the upper half of the window.. Empowering Technology 10 Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to be taken when the cover is closed or the power button is pressed. • Set passwords for accessing the system after Hibernation or Standby. • View information about Acer ePower Management.
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15 English # Icon Item 4 Power indicator Description Indicates the computer's power status. 5 Battery indicator Indicates the computer's batttery status. 6 CIR receiver Receives signals from a remote control (for selected models). 7 Microphone-in jack Accepts input from external microphones. 8 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). 9 Headphones/speaker/ Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., line-out jack with speakers, headphones). S/PDIF support 10 Latch Locks and releases the lid.
15 English # Icon Item 4 Power indicator Description Indicates the computer's power status. 5 Battery indicator Indicates the computer's batttery status. 6 CIR receiver Receives signals from a remote control (for selected models). 7 Microphone-in jack Accepts input from external microphones. 8 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). 9 Headphones/speaker/ Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., line-out jack with speakers, headphones). S/PDIF support 10 Latch Locks and releases the lid.
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Houses the computer's main memory. Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Locks the battery in position. Houses the computer's battery pack. 19 Base view English # Item 1 Hard disk bay 2 Memory compartment 3 Ventilation slots and cooling fan 4 Battery lock 5 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws).
Houses the computer's main memory. Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Locks the battery in position. Houses the computer's battery pack. 19 Base view English # Item 1 Hard disk bay 2 Memory compartment 3 Ventilation slots and cooling fan 4 Battery lock 5 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws).
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.../1.33 inches) • 3.0 Kg (6.61 lbs.) for 15.4" LCD model with TV module • 2.92 Kg (6.44 lbs.) for 15.4" LCD model without TV module Aspire 5100/3100 Series • 358 (W) x 269 (D) x 29.8/33.8 (H) mm (14.1 x 10.6 x 1.17/1.33 inches) • 2.82kg (6.22 lbs) for ... management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes • 71 W 4800 mAh Li-ion battery pack (8-cell) • 44.4W 4000mAh (6-cell) Li-ion battery • 29.6W 2000mAH (4-cell) Li-ion battery • Acer QuicCharge™ technology: • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge system...
.../1.33 inches) • 3.0 Kg (6.61 lbs.) for 15.4" LCD model with TV module • 2.92 Kg (6.44 lbs.) for 15.4" LCD model without TV module Aspire 5100/3100 Series • 358 (W) x 269 (D) x 29.8/33.8 (H) mm (14.1 x 10.6 x 1.17/1.33 inches) • 2.82kg (6.22 lbs) for ... management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes • 71 W 4800 mAh Li-ion battery pack (8-cell) • 44.4W 4000mAh (6-cell) Li-ion battery • 29.6W 2000mAH (4-cell) Li-ion battery • Acer QuicCharge™ technology: • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge system...
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...; NTI CD-Maker™ • Kensington lock slot • BIOS user and supervisor passwords • Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone • 512 MB, 1 GB or 2 GB DDR2 533/667 MHz soDIMM modules • 8/6-cell Li-ion battery pack • 3-pin 65/90 W AC adapter • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °...
...; NTI CD-Maker™ • Kensington lock slot • BIOS user and supervisor passwords • Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone • 512 MB, 1 GB or 2 GB DDR2 533/667 MHz soDIMM modules • 8/6-cell Li-ion battery pack • 3-pin 65/90 W AC adapter • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °...
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Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. HDD Caps Lock Num Lock Indicates when the hard disk drive is closed up. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Power Indicates the computer's power status. Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Lights up when Num Lock is activated. English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is active. Icon Function Bluetooth Description Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. 26 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators.
Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. HDD Caps Lock Num Lock Indicates when the hard disk drive is closed up. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Power Indicates the computer's power status. Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Lights up when Num Lock is activated. English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is active. Icon Function Bluetooth Description Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. 26 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators.
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English 27 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Please see "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 37. Easy-launch buttons Located above... the keyboard are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Empowering Technology. Easy-launch button P Web browser Mail Default application Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable) User-programmable Internet browser (user-programmable) Email application (user-programmable...
English 27 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Please see "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 37. Easy-launch buttons Located above... the keyboard are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Empowering Technology. Easy-launch button P Web browser Mail Default application Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable) User-programmable Internet browser (user-programmable) Email application (user-programmable...
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... are using on the Settings tab to make sure that the resolution is being supplied to the computer. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the power outlet. • If it with a system disk... to resume. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the screen. If you are provided for each one. Then click on the battery, it is not lit, no power is set to power the computer. Press any key to the computer. • If the Sleep indicator is lit...
... are using on the Settings tab to make sure that the resolution is being supplied to the computer. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the power outlet. • If it with a system disk... to resume. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the screen. If you are provided for each one. Then click on the battery, it is not lit, no power is set to power the computer. Press any key to the computer. • If the Sleep indicator is lit...
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... . If the meeting room does not have some items at home, take with you Unless you have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode. Failure to prepare the computer for a period of the computer. Press + or close the display cover whenever...to bring anything with you to bring the AC adapter with you other than your computer in the meeting will be longer, or if your battery is turned off. Preparing the computer After disconnecting the computer from your office to your desktop, follow these steps to remove the media can...
... . If the meeting room does not have some items at home, take with you Unless you have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode. Failure to prepare the computer for a period of the computer. Press + or close the display cover whenever...to bring anything with you to bring the AC adapter with you other than your computer in the meeting will be longer, or if your battery is turned off. Preparing the computer After disconnecting the computer from your office to your desktop, follow these steps to remove the media can...
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... AC adapter for an extended period of time and cannot carry the computer with a temperature between outside and room temperature. Make sure that the battery in the trunk of time, you to turn on the computer. Allow the computer to return to room temperature, and inspect the screen for ...instance, from home. Traveling with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you were taking it into the gate area. What to take with you Take the following items with...
... AC adapter for an extended period of time and cannot carry the computer with a temperature between outside and room temperature. Make sure that the battery in the trunk of time, you to turn on the computer. Allow the computer to return to room temperature, and inspect the screen for ...instance, from home. Traveling with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you were taking it into the gate area. What to take with you Take the following items with...
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... that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are moving from country to which you are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files if you are compatible. Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as carry-on luggage. • If possible, have the...
... that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are moving from country to which you are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files if you are compatible. Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as carry-on luggage. • If possible, have the...
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Then turn the computer over to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. Please consult a qualified technician or contact your local Acer dealer. The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size. English 68 Installing memory Follow these steps to access its... into the slot, then (b) gently press it down until it clicks into place. 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw. 5 Reinstall the battery pack, and reconnect the AC adapter. 6 Turn on the computer.
Then turn the computer over to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. Please consult a qualified technician or contact your local Acer dealer. The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size. English 68 Installing memory Follow these steps to access its... into the slot, then (b) gently press it down until it clicks into place. 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw. 5 Reinstall the battery pack, and reconnect the AC adapter. 6 Turn on the computer.
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Do not attempt to reboot. contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance. Disk boot failure Insert a system (bootable) disk into the floppy drive (A:), then press to open ...
Do not attempt to reboot. contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance. Disk boot failure Insert a system (bootable) disk into the floppy drive (A:), then press to open ...
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...keys 31 L left view 14 M media access on local trips 59 troubleshooting 78 turning off ix connections network 64 D display hotkeys 32 troubleshooting 39 DVD 73 DVD movies playing 73 E error messages 78 Euro 33 F FAQ....AC adapter caring for ix audio 35 adjusting the volume 35 troubleshooting 40 B battery pack caring for x BIOS utility 72 brightness hotkeys 32 C caps lock 30 on indicator 26 care AC adapter... ix battery pack x computer ix CD-ROM ejecting manually 40 troubleshooting 40 cleaning computer x computer caring...
...keys 31 L left view 14 M media access on local trips 59 troubleshooting 78 turning off ix connections network 64 D display hotkeys 32 troubleshooting 39 DVD 73 DVD movies playing 73 E error messages 78 Euro 33 F FAQ....AC adapter caring for ix audio 35 adjusting the volume 35 troubleshooting 40 B battery pack caring for x BIOS utility 72 brightness hotkeys 32 C caps lock 30 on indicator 26 care AC adapter... ix battery pack x computer ix CD-ROM ejecting manually 40 troubleshooting 40 cleaning computer x computer caring...