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... with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that may cause the battery to leak acid, become hot, explode or ignite and cause injury and/or damage. Unplug this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you need for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. Do not put...
... with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that may cause the battery to leak acid, become hot, explode or ignite and cause injury and/or damage. Unplug this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you need for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. Do not put...
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... utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Follow these steps to the AcerSystem User's Guide. Follow the instructions on the screen to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for Starters...poster helps you to use your computer on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your Acer notebook...
... utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Follow these steps to the AcerSystem User's Guide. Follow the instructions on the screen to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for Starters...poster helps you to use your computer on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your Acer notebook...
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... password Acer eNet Management Acer ePower Management Acer eAudio Management Acer ePresentation Management Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eLock Management Acer eRecovery Management Acer eSettings Management Windows Mobility Center Top view Closed front view Left view Right view Rear view Base view xiii iii vii vii vii viii viii ix ix x Acer Empowering Technology xiii xiii xiii xiv xiv xv xv 1 Your Acer notebook tour 15 1 2 4 6 7 8 9 11 13 14 Specifications Indicators Easy-launch buttons Touchpad Using the keyboard Lock keys...
... password Acer eNet Management Acer ePower Management Acer eAudio Management Acer ePresentation Management Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eLock Management Acer eRecovery Management Acer eSettings Management Windows Mobility Center Top view Closed front view Left view Right view Rear view Base view xiii iii vii vii vii viii viii ix ix x Acer Empowering Technology xiii xiii xiii xiv xiv xv xv 1 Your Acer notebook tour 15 1 2 4 6 7 8 9 11 13 14 Specifications Indicators Easy-launch buttons Touchpad Using the keyboard Lock keys...
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...Audio Adjusting the volume Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/multi-channel sound Set playback as digital output Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Launch Manager Norton Internet Security Requesting service International Travelers Warranty (ITW) Before you call Battery pack characteristics Maximizing the battery's life Installing and removing the battery pack Charging the battery Checking the battery level Optimising battery life Battery-low warning Finding and playing content Settings Arcade controls Navigation controls Player controls Virtual keyboard Background mode Cinema Settings...
...Audio Adjusting the volume Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/multi-channel sound Set playback as digital output Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Launch Manager Norton Internet Security Requesting service International Travelers Warranty (ITW) Before you call Battery pack characteristics Maximizing the battery's life Installing and removing the battery pack Charging the battery Checking the battery level Optimising battery life Battery-low warning Finding and playing content Settings Arcade controls Navigation controls Player controls Virtual keyboard Background mode Cinema Settings...
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Power management Acer eRecovery Management Create backup Burn backup disc Restore and recovery Troubleshooting tips Error messages Installing memory Connecting your TV and AV-in cables (for selected models) BIOS utility Boot sequence Enable disk-to-disk recovery Password Using software Playing DVD movies 75 76 79 79 79 79 80 80 81 82 Troubleshooting 84 86 82 83 83 84 84 Regulations and safety notices FCC notice Modem notices Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statement Macrovision copyright protection notice Radio...
Power management Acer eRecovery Management Create backup Burn backup disc Restore and recovery Troubleshooting tips Error messages Installing memory Connecting your TV and AV-in cables (for selected models) BIOS utility Boot sequence Enable disk-to-disk recovery Password Using software Playing DVD movies 75 76 79 79 79 79 80 80 81 82 Troubleshooting 84 86 82 83 83 84 84 Regulations and safety notices FCC notice Modem notices Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statement Macrovision copyright protection notice Radio...
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... used functions and manage your system. Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. If you have not initialized the Empowering Technology password and run Acer eLock Management or Acer eRecovery Management, you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of your screen, it except by default in the upper half of Dolby® Home Theater™ on your new Acer system. Acer ePresentation Management connects to external storage media. Empowering Technology password...
... used functions and manage your system. Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. If you have not initialized the Empowering Technology password and run Acer eLock Management or Acer eRecovery Management, you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of your screen, it except by default in the upper half of Dolby® Home Theater™ on your new Acer system. Acer ePresentation Management connects to external storage media. Empowering Technology password...
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... In modes by clicking "More Power Options". If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you to use. To edit a power plan: Editing a power plan allows you want your new power plan. You can also create customized power plans. View and adjust settings for your computer to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. Choose a predefined power plan to base your customized plan on /off system components to extend battery life. 1 2 Switch...
... In modes by clicking "More Power Options". If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you to use. To edit a power plan: Editing a power plan allows you want your new power plan. You can also create customized power plans. View and adjust settings for your computer to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. Choose a predefined power plan to base your customized plan on /off system components to extend battery life. 1 2 Switch...
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... switched out when an external display is not supported by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your computer's display to an external display device or projector using Display Properties or the utility provided by the graphics vendor. Empowering Technology Note: If the restored resolution is not correct after disconnecting a projector, or you project your display settings using the hotkey: + . For projectors and external devices that is connected to the system. 7 Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you need...
... switched out when an external display is not supported by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your computer's display to an external display device or projector using Display Properties or the utility provided by the graphics vendor. Empowering Technology Note: If the restored resolution is not correct after disconnecting a projector, or you project your display settings using the hotkey: + . For projectors and external devices that is connected to the system. 7 Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you need...
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... 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, and any reboot necessary, and will immediately be set without any other removable storage devices that can apply locks to any kind of the devices types. Lock(s) will remain after rebooting, until removed. 9 Empowering Technology Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is simple yet effective utility that allows you to lock removable storage, optical and floppy drive devices...
... 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, and any reboot necessary, and will immediately be set without any other removable storage devices that can apply locks to any kind of the devices types. Lock(s) will remain after rebooting, until removed. 9 Empowering Technology Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is simple yet effective utility that allows you to lock removable storage, optical and floppy drive devices...
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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 change locations, networks or activities. 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 a shortcut...
...: • • • 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 change locations, networks or activities. 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 a shortcut...
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... Speakers Keyboard Palmrest Touchpad Click buttons (left and right mouse buttons; Comfortable support area for more details. Lanuch Acer Empowering Technology For use the computer. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left , center and right) Status indicators 11 12 13 14 Empowering key Acer Arcade Status indicators For entering data into your hands when you use with Acer Arcade media playing program. Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to...
... Speakers Keyboard Palmrest Touchpad Click buttons (left and right mouse buttons; Comfortable support area for more details. Lanuch Acer Empowering Technology For use the computer. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left , center and right) Status indicators 11 12 13 14 Empowering key Acer Arcade Status indicators For entering data into your hands when you use with Acer Arcade media playing program. Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to...
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... device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. Unlimited volume Adjust the volume of the audio-out. 18 English Left view 1 # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DVI-D Icon 2 Item 3 4 5 6 7 Description 8 9 10 Kensington lock slot External display (VGA) port DVI-D port Ethernet (RJ-45) port 2 USB 2.0 ports S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. control wheel 5-in-1 card reader...
... device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. Unlimited volume Adjust the volume of the audio-out. 18 English Left view 1 # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DVI-D Icon 2 Item 3 4 5 6 7 Description 8 9 10 Kensington lock slot External display (VGA) port DVI-D port Ethernet (RJ-45) port 2 USB 2.0 ports S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. control wheel 5-in-1 card reader...
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... touchpad with 4-way scroll button 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support, independent US and Euro dollar sign keys, media control keys Empowering Key Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade™ Volume wheel Acer Media Center remote control (optional) ExpressCard™/54 slot 5-in-1 card reader (SD™/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) Four USB 2.0 ports DVI-D port with HDCP support (for selected models) IEEE 1394 port Consumer infrared (CIR) port External display (VGA) port S-video...
... touchpad with 4-way scroll button 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support, independent US and Euro dollar sign keys, media control keys Empowering Key Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade™ Volume wheel Acer Media Center remote control (optional) ExpressCard™/54 slot 5-in-1 card reader (SD™/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) Four USB 2.0 ports DVI-D port with HDCP support (for selected models) IEEE 1394 port Consumer infrared (CIR) port External display (VGA) port S-video...
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... on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; Application key This key has the same effect as described. 30 English Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Windows key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on your edition of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the application's context...
... on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; Application key This key has the same effect as described. 30 English Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Windows key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on your edition of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the application's context...
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... and off. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Turns the display screen backlight off . Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the internal touchpad on page 1. Increases the screen brightness. Launches Acer ePower Management in the hotkey combination. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.
... and off. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Turns the display screen backlight off . Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the internal touchpad on page 1. Increases the screen brightness. Launches Acer ePower Management in the hotkey combination. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.
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... the volume control icon on . If it is being supplied to an external monitor. Easy solutions are using on the screen. Press any key to turn the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. In Windows, look at the power indicator: • If it is not lit, no power is lit, check the following: • Nothing appears on the battery...
... the volume control icon on . If it is being supplied to an external monitor. Easy solutions are using on the screen. Press any key to turn the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. In Windows, look at the power indicator: • If it is not lit, no power is lit, check the following: • Nothing appears on the battery...
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... Back Volume + / Start Color buttons TeleText* Enter Power DVD Menu Stop Fast Forward Skip Forward Live TV Information Channel + / 0-9 buttons Clear Description Play selection Record TV Reverse playback or go to previous picture Pause playback Display Recorded TV page Display the Guide Navigate and confirm selections Toggle audio on/off Move up one level in the UI Increase or decrease the audio playback level Open...
... Back Volume + / Start Color buttons TeleText* Enter Power DVD Menu Stop Fast Forward Skip Forward Live TV Information Channel + / 0-9 buttons Clear Description Play selection Record TV Reverse playback or go to previous picture Pause playback Display Recorded TV page Display the Guide Navigate and confirm selections Toggle audio on/off Move up one level in the UI Increase or decrease the audio playback level Open...
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... the AC adapter. Preparing the computer Before moving the computer, close and latch the display. then press and release the power button. then press and release the power button. Close the display cover. Moving around or traveling with your computer. Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. You can put the computer in Sleep mode. Then close and latch the display cover to...
... the AC adapter. Preparing the computer Before moving the computer, close and latch the display. then press and release the power button. then press and release the power button. Close the display cover. Moving around or traveling with your computer. Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. You can put the computer in Sleep mode. Then close and latch the display cover to...
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... the screen. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Find Password on boot: and use the and keys to set a password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. 79 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to enable this utility. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility...
... the screen. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Find Password on boot: and use the and keys to set a password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. 79 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to enable this utility. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility...
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... audio 34 adjusting the volume troubleshooting 40 34 B battery pack battery-low warning 47 caring for xiv cleaning xv disconnecting 65 features 15, 37 indicators 25 keyboards 29 moving around 65 H Hibernation mode hotkey 31 hotkeys 31 I IEEE 1394 port 73 K keyboard 29 embedded numeric keypad hotkeys 31 lock keys 29 troubleshooting 41 Windows keys 30 29 L left view 17 M media access on local trips 67 troubleshooting 84 turning off xiv connections network 72 D display hotkeys 31 troubleshooting DVD 80 DVD...
... audio 34 adjusting the volume troubleshooting 40 34 B battery pack battery-low warning 47 caring for xiv cleaning xv disconnecting 65 features 15, 37 indicators 25 keyboards 29 moving around 65 H Hibernation mode hotkey 31 hotkeys 31 I IEEE 1394 port 73 K keyboard 29 embedded numeric keypad hotkeys 31 lock keys 29 troubleshooting 41 Windows keys 30 29 L left view 17 M media access on local trips 67 troubleshooting 84 turning off xiv connections network 72 D display hotkeys 31 troubleshooting DVD 80 DVD...