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... 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 risks. Warning! Do not disassemble or dispose of used batteries. Keep them in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to qualified service personnel. Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Use of another battery...
... 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 risks. Warning! Do not disassemble or dispose of used batteries. Keep them in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to qualified service personnel. Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Use of another battery...
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... Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. It is not installed on your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User's Guide. Follow the instructions on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen...
... Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. It is not installed on your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User's Guide. Follow the instructions on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen...
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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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... save and quickly switch to a personalized set of power options. 1 Click the Create Power Plan icon. 2 Enter a name for your new power plan. 3 Choose a predefined power plan to base your customized plan on /off system components to extend battery life. 1 Switch to the power plan you wish to switch to save your power management options. Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your new power plan. You can open Windows power options by...
... save and quickly switch to a personalized set of power options. 1 Click the Create Power Plan icon. 2 Enter a name for your new power plan. 3 Choose a predefined power plan to base your customized plan on /off system components to extend battery life. 1 Switch to the power plan you wish to switch to save your power management options. Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your new power plan. You can open Windows power options by...
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... your display settings using the hotkey: + . For projectors and external devices that 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 6 Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you need to use an external resolution that are not auto-detected, launch Acer ePresentation Management to choose an appropriate display setting. Note: If the restored resolution is connected to...
... your display settings using the hotkey: + . For projectors and external devices that 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 6 Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you need to use an external resolution that are not auto-detected, launch Acer ePresentation Management to choose an appropriate display setting. Note: If the restored resolution is connected to...
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... 8 Acer eLock 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 set first. includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives, and any other removable storage devices that data can apply locks to any reboot necessary, and will immediately be stolen while your password. Once set without any of CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, HD-DVD or...
... 8 Acer eLock 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 set first. includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives, and any other removable storage devices that data can apply locks to any reboot necessary, and will immediately be stolen while your password. Once set without any of CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, HD-DVD or...
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... to fit the • situUasteiotnhaessyhoourtcchuatnkgeey lns+, nworks or activities. To launch Windows Mobility Center: • Use the shortcut key < > + • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group 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.
... to fit the • situUasteiotnhaessyhoourtcchuatnkgeey lns+, nworks or activities. To launch Windows Mobility Center: • Use the shortcut key < > + • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group 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.
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...of Bluetooth switch communication (manufacturing option). Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Connects to a television or display device with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer and IR-aware computer). 5 Bluetooth Enable/disable the Bluetooth function. Supports digital video connections. English 16 Icon Item Microphone jack Description Accepts inputs from external microphones. Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. communication Indicates...
...of Bluetooth switch communication (manufacturing option). Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Connects to a television or display device with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer and IR-aware computer). 5 Bluetooth Enable/disable the Bluetooth function. Supports digital video connections. English 16 Icon Item Microphone jack Description Accepts inputs from external microphones. Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. communication Indicates...
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... (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 Wake-on -LAN ready DC-in -1 cOaprdtiorenaadl eArc(eMr SX/pMreSsPsRVOo/IMP MphCo/SnDe/xD) FoWuLrAUNS:BIn2t.e0l®poWrtisreless WiFi Link 4965AGN (dual-band quad- DmVIo-Ddep8o0r2t .(1f1oar/sbe/lge/cDtreadftm-No)dneelst)work connection, supporting IEA(EfcoEer1rs3Se9ilge4ncptaeoldUrtpm...
... (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 Wake-on -LAN ready DC-in -1 cOaprdtiorenaadl eArc(eMr SX/pMreSsPsRVOo/IMP MphCo/SnDe/xD) FoWuLrAUNS:BIn2t.e0l®poWrtisreless WiFi Link 4965AGN (dual-band quad- DmVIo-Ddep8o0r2t .(1f1oar/sbe/lge/cDtreadftm-No)dneelst)work connection, supporting IEA(EfcoEer1rs3Se9ilge4ncptaeoldUrtpm...
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...'s battery 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. 24 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators. Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. Lights up when Num Lock is closed up when Caps Lock is activated. 1. English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is activated. Bluetooth Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Lights up . Wireless LAN Indicates...
...'s battery 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. 24 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators. Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. Lights up when Num Lock is closed up when Caps Lock is activated. 1. English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is activated. Bluetooth Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Lights up . Wireless LAN Indicates...
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... clean. Function Left button (1) Right button (4) Main touchpad (2) Center button (3) Execute Quickly click twice. Select Click once. rest your fingers - hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. English 28 (for selected models) to scroll up or down /left/ right using the touchpad, keep it - Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is sensitive to finger movement; Note: When using Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (Manufacturing option).
... clean. Function Left button (1) Right button (4) Main touchpad (2) Center button (3) Execute Quickly click twice. Select Click once. rest your fingers - hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. English 28 (for selected models) to scroll up or down /left/ right using the touchpad, keep it - Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is sensitive to finger movement; Note: When using Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (Manufacturing option).
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.... Hold while using control keys. normal manner. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external keypad. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in a embedded keypad. When Num Lock is on , all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on and off Type numbers in numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator...
.... Hold while using control keys. normal manner. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external keypad. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in a embedded keypad. When Num Lock is on , all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on and off Type numbers in numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator...
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... Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as described. it opens the application's context 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 a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network...
... Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as described. it opens the application's context 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 a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network...
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... key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Launches Acer ePower Management in the hotkey combination. Turns the display screen backlight off . See "Acer Empowering Technology" on hotkeys. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. English 33 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Hotkey Icon + Function Hotkey help + Acer...
... key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Launches Acer ePower Management in the hotkey combination. Turns the display screen backlight off . See "Acer Empowering Technology" on hotkeys. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. English 33 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Hotkey Icon + Function Hotkey help + Acer...
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... + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be low and unable to an external monitor. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to the power outlet. • If it may arise during the use of possible situations that the resolution is in the external USB floppy drive? Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that the...
... + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be low and unable to an external monitor. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to the power outlet. • If it may arise during the use of possible situations that the resolution is in the external USB floppy drive? Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that the...
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... also use the volume control buttons to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the power. Check the following: • Make sure that the infrared port is a clear path between the two infrared ports. Check the following : • The volume may be too low. Check the following : out port on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. Try attaching an external keyboard to access the BIOS utility and...
... also use the volume control buttons to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the power. Check the following: • Make sure that the infrared port is a clear path between the two infrared ports. Check the following : • The volume may be too low. Check the following : out port on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. Try attaching an external keyboard to access the BIOS utility and...
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... restore the C: drive with the Internet Connection setup. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. Note: Please note, on first booting your location. Follow the steps below to rebuild your Operating System. I want to set up your location: 1 Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on Phone and Modem Options. 3 Click on Dialing Rules and begin setting up your notebook, that you need to the computer's parallel port or a USB port...
... restore the C: drive with the Internet Connection setup. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. Note: Please note, on first booting your location. Follow the steps below to rebuild your Operating System. I want to set up your location: 1 Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on Phone and Modem Options. 3 Click on Dialing Rules and begin setting up your notebook, that you need to the computer's parallel port or a USB port...
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... AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are ready to use the computer again, unlatch and open the display; 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...
... AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are ready to use the computer again, unlatch and open the display; 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...
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.... Using software Playing DVD movies When the DVD drive module is set will play DVD movies on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. You can play DVD disks of the screen. Find D2D Recovery at the top of that region only. then close the DVD tray. Password To set this value to enable this feature. Refer to enter the region code. Recovering your...
.... Using software Playing DVD movies When the DVD drive module is set will play DVD movies on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. You can play DVD disks of the screen. Find D2D Recovery at the top of that region only. then close the DVD tray. Password To set this value to enable this feature. Refer to enter the region code. Recovering your...
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... a disc that contains your Acer system. 1 Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the Burn Disc page by selecting the Restore button. 3 Select the backup point you to restore or recover the system from a factory default image, from a user created image, or from a previously created CD/DVD or reinstall applications and drivers. 4 Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process. Note: Create a factory default...
... a disc that contains your Acer system. 1 Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the Burn Disc page by selecting the Restore button. 3 Select the backup point you to restore or recover the system from a factory default image, from a user created image, or from a previously created CD/DVD or reinstall applications and drivers. 4 Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process. Note: Create a factory default...