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... change in performance, indicating a need to replace the power cord set . Refer all servicing to service this product yourself, as that which came bundled 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 are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may present a risk of fire or explosion. Use of another battery may...
... change in performance, indicating a need to replace the power cord set . Refer all servicing to service this product yourself, as that which came bundled 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 are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may present a risk of fire or explosion. Use of another battery may...
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... for using your computer Turning your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the power button. The printed User's Guide introduces you to be more productive, please refer to access it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for the location of guides: First off To turn on AcerSystem User's Guide. Follow the instructions on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Your guides...
... for using your computer Turning your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the power button. The printed User's Guide introduces you to be more productive, please refer to access it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for the location of guides: First off To turn on AcerSystem User's Guide. Follow the instructions on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Your guides...
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Windows keys 32 Hotkeys 33 Special keys 34 Using the system utilities 35 Acer Bio-Protection (for selected models) 35 NTI Shadow 36 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 37 Launch Manager 38 Norton Internet Security 38 Frequently asked questions 40 Requesting service 43 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 43 Before you call 43 Battery pack 44 Battery pack characteristics 44 Maximizing the battery's life 44 Installing and removing the battery pack 45 Charging the...
Windows keys 32 Hotkeys 33 Special keys 34 Using the system utilities 35 Acer Bio-Protection (for selected models) 35 NTI Shadow 36 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 37 Launch Manager 38 Norton Internet Security 38 Frequently asked questions 40 Requesting service 43 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 43 Before you call 43 Battery pack 44 Battery pack characteristics 44 Maximizing the battery's life 44 Installing and removing the battery pack 45 Charging the...
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... settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. View and adjust settings for your new power plan. 3 Choose a predefined power plan to base your power management options. You can also create customized power plans. Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your customized plan on /off system components to extend battery life. 1 Switch to the power plan you want your computer to use. 5 Click "OK" to save and quickly switch...
... settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. View and adjust settings for your new power plan. 3 Choose a predefined power plan to base your power management options. You can also create customized power plans. Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your customized plan on /off system components to extend battery life. 1 Switch to the power plan you want your computer to use. 5 Click "OK" to save and quickly switch...
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..., launch Acer ePresentation Management to choose an appropriate display setting. Note: If the restored resolution is not correct after disconnecting a projector, or you project your display settings using the hotkey: + . If autodetection hardware is implemented in the system and the external display supports it, your system display will be automatically 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...
..., launch Acer ePresentation Management to choose an appropriate display setting. Note: If the restored resolution is not correct after disconnecting a projector, or you project your display settings using the hotkey: + . If autodetection hardware is implemented in the system and the external display supports it, your system display will be automatically 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...
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... Management Acer eLock Management is simple yet effective utility that allows you to lock removable storage, optical and floppy drive devices to ensure that can be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system. • Optical Drive Devices - Make sure to any reboot necessary, and will immediately be set , you lose the Empowering Technology password, there is unattended. • Removable Storage Devices - includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers...
... Management Acer eLock Management is simple yet effective utility that allows you to lock removable storage, optical and floppy drive devices to ensure that can be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system. • Optical Drive Devices - Make sure to any reboot necessary, and will immediately be set , you lose the Empowering Technology password, there is unattended. • Removable Storage Devices - includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers...
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... Center collects key mobile-related system settings in one easy-to-find place, so you change locations, networks or activities. ToThlaeuWncihndWoiwnds oMwosbMiliotybCileitnytCeer ncotellre:cts key mobile-related system settings in the Start menu Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on or off , and a shortcut to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on/off, external display • settSitnagrst...
... Center collects key mobile-related system settings in one easy-to-find place, so you change locations, networks or activities. ToThlaeuWncihndWoiwnds oMwosbMiliotybCileitnytCeer ncotellre:cts key mobile-related system settings in the Start menu Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on or off , and a shortcut to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on/off, external display • settSitnagrst...
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...Icon Item Microphone jack Description Accepts inputs from external microphones. communication Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication (manufacturing option). 6 Latch Locks and releases the lid. Left view Icon 1 Item Kensington lock slot 2 Ethernet (RJ-45) port 3 External display (VGA) port 4 DVI-D DVI-D port 5 S-Video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port 6 USB 2.0 port 7 IEEE 1394 port Description Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. Indicates the status of Bluetooth switch communication...
...Icon Item Microphone jack Description Accepts inputs from external microphones. communication Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication (manufacturing option). 6 Latch Locks and releases the lid. Left view Icon 1 Item Kensington lock slot 2 Ethernet (RJ-45) port 3 External display (VGA) port 4 DVI-D DVI-D port 5 S-Video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port 6 USB 2.0 port 7 IEEE 1394 port Description Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. Indicates the status of Bluetooth switch communication...
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...8482;i-Shock Protection (DASP) enhancement HDD NpTrIoStheacdtioown ™technology (for selected models) Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader, supporting Pre-boot Authentication (PBA), computer protection, Acer FingerLaunch and Acer FingerNav (manufacturing option) Kensington lock slot BIOS user, supervisor, and HDD passwords DmVIo-Ddep8o0r2t .(1f1oar/sbe/lge/cDtreadftm-No)dneelst)work connection, supporting IEA(EfcoEer1rs3Se9ilge4ncptaeoldUrtpm™odweiltsh),IonrviILnitnekl™® Nplify™ wireless technology PRO/Wireless 3945ABG (dual- FabsatnIdnftrrai-rmedod(FeIR8...
...8482;i-Shock Protection (DASP) enhancement HDD NpTrIoStheacdtioown ™technology (for selected models) Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader, supporting Pre-boot Authentication (PBA), computer protection, Acer FingerLaunch and Acer FingerNav (manufacturing option) Kensington lock slot BIOS user, supervisor, and HDD passwords DmVIo-Ddep8o0r2t .(1f1oar/sbe/lge/cDtreadftm-No)dneelst)work connection, supporting IEA(EfcoEer1rs3Se9ilge4ncptaeoldUrtpm™odweiltsh),IonrviILnitnekl™® Nplify™ wireless technology PRO/Wireless 3945ABG (dual- FabsatnIdnftrrai-rmedod(FeIR8...
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HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is activated. 1. Lights up when Caps Lock is closed up when Num Lock is activated. Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. Bluetooth Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. Wireless LAN Indicates the status...
HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is activated. 1. Lights up when Caps Lock is closed up when Num Lock is activated. Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. Bluetooth Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. Wireless LAN Indicates the status...
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... as double-clicking a mouse button); Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. Note: When using Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (Manufacturing option). This fingerprint reader or button mimics your cursor pressing on your fingers - Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). The touchpad is enabled on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response...
... as double-clicking a mouse button); Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. Note: When using Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (Manufacturing option). This fingerprint reader or button mimics your cursor pressing on your fingers - Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). The touchpad is enabled on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response...
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... Lock off . Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on the keys. Use this mode when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is on Type the letters in numeric mode. normal manner. English 31 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function...
... Lock off . Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on the keys. Use this mode when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is on Type the letters in numeric mode. normal manner. English 31 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function...
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... by using Windows Flip 3-D Application key Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; This key has the same effect as described. English 32 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it opens the application's context menu. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on your edition of Windows Vista or Windows XP, some shortcuts may not function as clicking the right mouse button; it...
... by using Windows Flip 3-D Application key Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; This key has the same effect as described. English 32 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it opens the application's context menu. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on your edition of Windows Vista or Windows XP, some shortcuts may not function as clicking the right mouse button; it...
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... Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Volume up Description Displays help on page 1. Turns the display screen backlight off to return. Turns the speakers on page 1. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on and off . Launches Acer eSettings in the hotkey combination. Increases the sound volume. English 33 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. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected...
... Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Volume up Description Displays help on page 1. Turns the display screen backlight off to return. Turns the speakers on page 1. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on and off . Launches Acer eSettings in the hotkey combination. Increases the sound volume. English 33 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. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected...
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.... Then click on an external monitor. Check the following : • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that the resolution is not full-screen. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set the resolution lower than the...
.... Then click on an external monitor. Check the following : • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that the resolution is not full-screen. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set the resolution lower than the...
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... use the volume control buttons to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the power. There is heard from the computer. If it will not have an eject hole.) The keyboard does not respond. English 41 No audio is a mechanical eject hole on the optical drive. I want to adjust the volume. Simply insert the tip of 1 meter apart. • Make sure there is enabled...
... use the volume control buttons to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the power. There is heard from the computer. If it will not have an eject hole.) The keyboard does not respond. English 41 No audio is a mechanical eject hole on the optical drive. I want to adjust the volume. Simply insert the tip of 1 meter apart. • Make sure there is enabled...
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... with the original software content that the printer cable is connected securely to its original settings without recovery CDs. To properly use the internal modem. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to the Windows manual. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. HyperTerminal), you purchase your notebook. English 42 • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and...
... with the original software content that the printer cable is connected securely to its original settings without recovery CDs. To properly use the internal modem. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to the Windows manual. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. HyperTerminal), you purchase your notebook. English 42 • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and...
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... power button. To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open files. 2 Remove any open the display; If you are taking the computer to a client's office or a different building, you are ready to use the computer again, unlatch and open the display; When you may choose to shut down the computer. 4 Close the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard...
... power button. To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open files. 2 Remove any open the display; If you are taking the computer to a client's office or a different building, you are ready to use the computer again, unlatch and open the display; When you may choose to shut down the computer. 4 Close the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard...
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... to Enabled. then close the DVD tray. DVD disks are divided into 6 regions. Find Password on boot: and use the and keys to set will automatically play DVD movies on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Important! You can play after which the last region code set this feature. English 60 Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then...
... to Enabled. then close the DVD tray. DVD disks are divided into 6 regions. Find Password on boot: and use the and keys to set will automatically play DVD movies on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Important! You can play after which the last region code set this feature. English 60 Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then...
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... install selected drivers and applications, create an application backup image instead - English 62 3 Follow the instructions on screen to you from the factory. Restore and recovery The restore and recovery features allow you to restore or recover the system from a factory default image, from a user created image, or from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Burn Disc button. 3 Select the type of Acer eRecovery Management...
... install selected drivers and applications, create an application backup image instead - English 62 3 Follow the instructions on screen to you from the factory. Restore and recovery The restore and recovery features allow you to restore or recover the system from a factory default image, from a user created image, or from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Burn Disc button. 3 Select the type of Acer eRecovery Management...