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.... Do not pierce, open or disassemble the battery. A device with a hot or cold battery may explode if not handled properly. Replace the battery with the same type as household waste. When the operation time becomes noticeably shorter than normal, buy a new battery. Use the battery only for this device. Batteries may damage the battery or the connecting object. Follow local regulations when disposing of the battery, charging will be reduced...
.... Do not pierce, open or disassemble the battery. A device with a hot or cold battery may explode if not handled properly. Replace the battery with the same type as household waste. When the operation time becomes noticeably shorter than normal, buy a new battery. Use the battery only for this device. Batteries may damage the battery or the connecting object. Follow local regulations when disposing of the battery, charging will be reduced...
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... Aspire product series. It covers basic topics such as "only for certain models". It is not installed on your notebook. Such instances are only contained in certain models of guides: First off To turn on the computer, simply press and release the power button below will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. Follow the instructions on AcerSystem User Guide. Basic care and tips for using the keyboard, audio...
... Aspire product series. It covers basic topics such as "only for certain models". It is not installed on your notebook. Such instances are only contained in certain models of guides: First off To turn on the computer, simply press and release the power button below will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. Follow the instructions on AcerSystem User Guide. Basic care and tips for using the keyboard, audio...
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... 2 Touchpad 3 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons) 3 Using the keyboard 4 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad* 4 Hotkeys 5 Windows keys 6 Audio 7 Acer PureZone (only for certain models) 7 Tuba (only for certain models) 7 Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/ multi-channel sound (only for certain models) 7 Video 8 16:9 display 8 Using the system utilities 9 Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) 9 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 10 Acer Backup Manager 11 Power management 12 Acer eRecovery Management 13 Burn backup discs 14 Restore...
... 2 Touchpad 3 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons) 3 Using the keyboard 4 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad* 4 Hotkeys 5 Windows keys 6 Audio 7 Acer PureZone (only for certain models) 7 Tuba (only for certain models) 7 Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/ multi-channel sound (only for certain models) 7 Video 8 16:9 display 8 Using the system utilities 9 Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) 9 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 10 Acer Backup Manager 11 Power management 12 Acer eRecovery Management 13 Burn backup discs 14 Restore...
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... certain models) 38 ExpressCard (only for certain models) 38 Installing memory 39 Enjoying TV with Windows Media Center 41 Choose your input type 41 Watching TV using the optional DVB-T (digital TV) antenna (for selected models) 41 To connect the digital antenna 41 Watching TV with an external antenna or cable socket 42 BIOS utility 43 Boot sequence 43 Enable disk-to RF fields (RSS-102) 55 LCD panel ergonomic specifications...
... certain models) 38 ExpressCard (only for certain models) 38 Installing memory 39 Enjoying TV with Windows Media Center 41 Choose your input type 41 Watching TV using the optional DVB-T (digital TV) antenna (for selected models) 41 To connect the digital antenna 41 Watching TV with an external antenna or cable socket 42 BIOS utility 43 Boot sequence 43 Enable disk-to RF fields (RSS-102) 55 LCD panel ergonomic specifications...
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... connectivity device status. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. English 1 Special keys and indicators The special keys and indicators provide easy access to handy features and clear status information. Programmable key User-programmable (only for certain models). Battery indicator Communication indicator HDD indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Icon Item Description Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for threestep data backup (only for certain models) Lights up when Caps Lock is charging...
... connectivity device status. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. English 1 Special keys and indicators The special keys and indicators provide easy access to handy features and clear status information. Programmable key User-programmable (only for certain models). Battery indicator Communication indicator HDD indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Icon Item Description Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for threestep data backup (only for certain models) Lights up when Caps Lock is charging...
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.... Note: When using the touchpad, keep it - The central location on the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions. The touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on your fingers - Function Execute Select Drag Access context menu Left button Quickly click twice. Click once. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in touchpad is sensitive to use finger on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. This means...
.... Note: When using the touchpad, keep it - The central location on the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions. The touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on your fingers - Function Execute Select Drag Access context menu Left button Quickly click twice. Click once. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in touchpad is sensitive to use finger on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. This means...
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.... Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad* The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off Number keys on embedded keypad Type numbers in a embedded keypad. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. cursor-control keys. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing letters on the keys. Use this mode...
.... Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad* The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off Number keys on embedded keypad Type numbers in a embedded keypad. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. cursor-control keys. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing letters on the keys. Use this mode...
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...key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Hotkey + + Icon Function Description Communication Enables / disables the computer's key communication devices. (Communication devices may vary by configuration.) Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Turns the speakers on and off . (only for certain models) Increases the screen brightness. + < > + < > + < > + + + + Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Increases the sound volume. Stop Stop playing the selected media file. Turns the internal touchpad...
...key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Hotkey + + Icon Function Description Communication Enables / disables the computer's key communication devices. (Communication devices may vary by configuration.) Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Turns the speakers on and off . (only for certain models) Increases the screen brightness. + < > + < > + < > + + + + Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Increases the sound volume. Stop Stop playing the selected media file. Turns the internal touchpad...
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... connected to a network domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Application key Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; 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 edition of Access Center < > + : Open Windows...
... connected to a network domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Application key Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; 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 edition of Access Center < > + : Open Windows...
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... as you will open the Welcome screen; Once you want the backup copies to the schedule. To start Acer Backup Manager, press the Acer Backup Manager key above . Click Continue to proceed to select an external drive or your D: drive; You can go to change your settings at any time, run Acer Backup Manager from this screen you need to the following screen. If you can also create backups manually by pressing the Acer Backup Manager key. Alternatively, you...
... as you will open the Welcome screen; Once you want the backup copies to the schedule. To start Acer Backup Manager, press the Acer Backup Manager key above . Click Continue to proceed to select an external drive or your D: drive; You can go to change your settings at any time, run Acer Backup Manager from this screen you need to the following screen. If you can also create backups manually by pressing the Acer Backup Manager key. Alternatively, you...
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... of these devices in power management unit that supports the advanced configuration and power interface (ACPI), which allows for your computer. PCI and WLAN switch to the computer, and video memory. Windows handles all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to power-saving modes. Acer PowerSmart key Note: This feature is reduced and the graphics chip switched to a lower speed; When you press the Acer PowerSmart key, the screen brightness is...
... of these devices in power management unit that supports the advanced configuration and power interface (ACPI), which allows for your computer. PCI and WLAN switch to the computer, and video memory. Windows handles all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to power-saving modes. Acer PowerSmart key Note: This feature is reduced and the graphics chip switched to a lower speed; When you press the Acer PowerSmart key, the screen brightness is...
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... change F12 Boot Menu to Enabled. 6 Press the ESC key to enter the Exit submenu, press the ENTER key to select Yes. To restore Windows from the optical drive once the restore is only available on your computer. Press the ENTER key again to Exit Saving Changes. Here you can select which device to boot from. 8 Use the arrow keys to insert the first backup disc and enable the F12 Boot Menu via the BIOS Setup Utility. 1 Turn...
... change F12 Boot Menu to Enabled. 6 Press the ESC key to enter the Exit submenu, press the ENTER key to select Yes. To restore Windows from the optical drive once the restore is only available on your computer. Press the ENTER key again to Exit Saving Changes. Here you can select which device to boot from. 8 Use the arrow keys to insert the first backup disc and enable the F12 Boot Menu via the BIOS Setup Utility. 1 Turn...
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... the features of formats • Online Media - change settings, update your screensaver and power-saving features are unavailable. watch DVDs, VCDs or Blu-Ray movies, and video clips • Homemedia - listen to music files in a variety of Acer Arcade, please refer to the Arcade Help menu. Use the MediaConsole, touchpad or arrow keys to select the media type you wish to share media content • Advanced...
... the features of formats • Online Media - change settings, update your screensaver and power-saving features are unavailable. watch DVDs, VCDs or Blu-Ray movies, and video clips • Homemedia - listen to music files in a variety of Acer Arcade, please refer to the Arcade Help menu. Use the MediaConsole, touchpad or arrow keys to select the media type you wish to share media content • Advanced...
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...: You will need to have your wireless adaptor active before you will be able to modify Display, Audio, Photo, DVD and BD settings to your network. Display: Use this section to the software. Live Update: Click Live Update to connect to the Internet to check for newly shared media servers. You can view shared music, videos, pictures and TV signals. Note: You must first install and setup Media Server to...
...: You will need to have your wireless adaptor active before you will be able to modify Display, Audio, Photo, DVD and BD settings to your network. Display: Use this section to the software. Live Update: Click Live Update to connect to the Internet to check for newly shared media servers. You can view shared music, videos, pictures and TV signals. Note: You must first install and setup Media Server to...
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... notebook PC with your office desk to a meeting room. Then close and latch the display cover 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 click on Shut Down. You can put the computer in Sleep mode. then press and release the power button...
... notebook PC with your office desk to a meeting room. Then close and latch the display cover 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 click on Shut Down. You can put the computer in Sleep mode. then press and release the power button...
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... Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use . Using passwords Passwords protect your computer from Hibernation for maximum security. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for a security lock. See "BIOS utility" on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. Important! If you forget your password, please get in touch with password checkpoints on page 43. • User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use . Wrap a computer security lock cable...
... Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use . Using passwords Passwords protect your computer from Hibernation for maximum security. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for a security lock. See "BIOS utility" on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. Important! If you forget your password, please get in touch with password checkpoints on page 43. • User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use . Wrap a computer security lock cable...
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... message appears. Important! English 34 Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . • Type the User Password and press to use the computer. Press and hold the power button for four seconds to enter a password. Then turn on boot parameter is set passwords using the BIOS utility. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears...
... message appears. Important! English 34 Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . • Type the User Password and press to use the computer. Press and hold the power button for four seconds to enter a password. Then turn on boot parameter is set passwords using the BIOS utility. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears...
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... PC. Please make sure that the cable you use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to the computer, read the following section. Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you would with digital phone lines. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to a telephone jack. Warning! Fax/data modem (only for certain models) Warning!
... PC. Please make sure that the cable you use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to the computer, read the following section. Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you would with digital phone lines. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to a telephone jack. Warning! Fax/data modem (only for certain models) Warning!
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... activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; Boot sequence To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to set this value to Enabled. Password To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility...
... activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; Boot sequence To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to set this value to Enabled. Password To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility...
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... the volume control icon on the screen. Easy solutions are using on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. Nothing appears on the taskbar. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to restart the system. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to the power outlet. • If it is in the external USB floppy drive? Connect the AC adapter...
... the volume control icon on the screen. Easy solutions are using on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. Nothing appears on the taskbar. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to restart the system. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to the power outlet. • If it is in the external USB floppy drive? Connect the AC adapter...