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... spilled into the product • the product was exposed to replace the power cord set . Use of another battery may result in fire. Warning! Do not disassemble or dispose of them away from children. Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you need to rain or water • the product has been...
... spilled into the product • the product was exposed to replace the power cord set . Use of another battery may result in fire. Warning! Do not disassemble or dispose of them away from children. Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you need to rain or water • the product has been...
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... Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on the screen to use your new computer. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer. Follow the instructions on AcerSystem User's Guide. poster helps you get started with setting up...
... Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on the screen to use your new computer. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer. Follow the instructions on AcerSystem User's Guide. poster helps you get started with setting up...
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Special keys 32 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 33 Using a computer security lock 34 Audio 35 Adjusting the volume 35 Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/multi-channel sound 36 Set playback as digital output 36 Using the system utilities 38 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 38 Launch Manager 39 Norton Internet Security 40 Frequently asked questions 41 Requesting service 44 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 44 Before...
Special keys 32 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 33 Using a computer security lock 34 Audio 35 Adjusting the volume 35 Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/multi-channel sound 36 Set playback as digital output 36 Using the system utilities 38 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 38 Launch Manager 39 Norton Internet Security 40 Frequently asked questions 41 Requesting service 44 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 44 Before...
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... considerations 69 Traveling internationally with the computer 69 Preparing the computer 69 What to bring with you 69 Special considerations 69 Securing your computer 70 Using a computer security lock 70 Using passwords 70 Entering passwords 71 Setting passwords 71 Expanding through options 72 Connectivity options 72 Fax/data modem 72 Built-in network feature 73 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 73 IEEE 1394 port 74 ExpressCard 75
... considerations 69 Traveling internationally with the computer 69 Preparing the computer 69 What to bring with you 69 Special considerations 69 Securing your computer 70 Using a computer security lock 70 Using passwords 70 Entering passwords 71 Setting passwords 71 Expanding through options 72 Connectivity options 72 Fax/data modem 72 Built-in network feature 73 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 73 IEEE 1394 port 74 ExpressCard 75
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.... • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings. • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and encryption. • Acer eLock Management limits access to create it provides access to the following utilities: • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer eAudio Management allows you will be asked to external storage media. • Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data...
.... • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings. • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and encryption. • Acer eLock Management limits access to create it provides access to the following utilities: • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer eAudio Management allows you will be asked to external storage media. • Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data...
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... Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". You can also turn on . 4 If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you want your computer to use. 5 Click "OK" to save and quickly switch to save your new power plan. Note: You cannot delete the predefined power plans. View and adjust settings for your new power plan. 3 Choose a predefined power plan to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. Using power plans Acer ePower Management...
... Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". You can also turn on . 4 If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you want your computer to use. 5 Click "OK" to save and quickly switch to save your new power plan. Note: You cannot delete the predefined power plans. View and adjust settings for your new power plan. 3 Choose a predefined power plan to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. Using power plans Acer ePower Management...
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... you project your display settings using the hotkey: + . Empowering Technology 7 Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you need to the system. Note: If the restored resolution is not supported by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your computer's display to choose an appropriate display setting. 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 connected to use an external resolution that...
... you project your display settings using the hotkey: + . Empowering Technology 7 Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you need to the system. Note: If the restored resolution is not supported by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your computer's display to choose an appropriate display setting. 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 connected to use an external resolution that...
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... Drive Devices - To use Acer eLock Management, the Empowering Technology password must be set without any of CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, HD-DVD or Blu-ray drive devices. • Floppy Drive Devices - 3.5-inch floppy drives only. Make sure to remember or write down your system. Lock(s) will immediately be set , you can apply locks to any reboot necessary, and will remain after rebooting, until removed. Empowering Technology 9 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is simple yet effective utility...
... Drive Devices - To use Acer eLock Management, the Empowering Technology password must be set without any of CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, HD-DVD or Blu-ray drive devices. • Floppy Drive Devices - 3.5-inch floppy drives only. Make sure to remember or write down your system. Lock(s) will immediately be set , you can apply locks to any reboot necessary, and will remain after rebooting, until removed. Empowering Technology 9 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is simple yet effective utility...
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... Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and a shortcut to fit the situation as 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. 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...
... Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and a shortcut to fit the situation as 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. 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...
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... for more details. 7 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 8 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use with Acer Arcade and other media playing programs. 13 Empowering key Lanuch Acer Empowering Technology 14 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the computer's functions and components. 16 English # ICON Item Description 4 Power button Turns the computer on...
... for more details. 7 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 8 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use with Acer Arcade and other media playing programs. 13 Empowering key Lanuch Acer Empowering Technology 14 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the computer's functions and components. 16 English # ICON Item Description 4 Power button Turns the computer on...
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Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Connects to a television or display device with S-video input. Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module. 18 Left view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Item External display (VGA) port Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port 3 USB 2.0 ports HDMI S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port 4-pin IEEE 1394 port ExpressCard/54 slot Description Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network (for selected models). Connect to a phone line. 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 S-video input. Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module. 18 Left view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Item External display (VGA) port Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port 3 USB 2.0 ports HDMI S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port 4-pin IEEE 1394 port ExpressCard/54 slot Description Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network (for selected models). Connect to a phone line. Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera)....
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.../b/g/Draft-N) network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ with InviLink™ Nplify™ wireless technology, or • Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) network connection Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) 15.4" WXGA high-brightness (220-nits) Acer CrystalBrite...
.../b/g/Draft-N) network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ with InviLink™ Nplify™ wireless technology, or • Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) network connection Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) 15.4" WXGA high-brightness (220-nits) Acer CrystalBrite...
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... 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 Empowering Key Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, TV(optional)/3G (optional), Acer Arcade Acer MediaTouch keys: play/pause, stop, previous, next and record keys ExpressCard™/54 slot 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) Four USB 2.0 ports HDMI™ port with HDCP support IEEE 1394 port Consumer infrared (CIR) port External display (VGA) port S-video...
... 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 Empowering Key Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, TV(optional)/3G (optional), Acer Arcade Acer MediaTouch keys: play/pause, stop, previous, next and record keys ExpressCard™/54 slot 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) Four USB 2.0 ports HDMI™ port with HDCP support IEEE 1394 port Consumer infrared (CIR) port External display (VGA) port S-video...
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... of the keycaps. When Scroll Lock is indicated by small characters located on Type the letters in uppercase. English 29 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Use this mode when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Hold while using cursor- Main keyboard keys Hold while typing letters on the upper right...
... of the keycaps. When Scroll Lock is indicated by small characters located on Type the letters in uppercase. English 29 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Use this mode when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Hold while using cursor- Main keyboard keys Hold while typing letters on the upper right...
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.... English 30 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 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...
.... English 30 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 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...
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... 1. Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off to save power. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings in Sleep mode. + + + + Display toggle Screen blank Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Launches Acer ePower Management in the hotkey combination. English 31 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. To activate hotkeys, press...
... 1. Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off to save power. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings in Sleep mode. + + + + Display toggle Screen blank Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Launches Acer ePower Management in the hotkey combination. English 31 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. To activate hotkeys, press...
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... all option. • The volume level may be set to the power outlet. • If it is properly plugged into the computer and to an external monitor. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may arise during the use the unlimited volume control wheel or volume control buttons to turn the display back on the screen. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device...
... all option. • The volume level may be set to the power outlet. • If it is properly plugged into the computer and to an external monitor. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may arise during the use the unlimited volume control wheel or volume control buttons to turn the display back on the screen. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device...
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... to disconnect your computer. English 66 Taking your notebook PC with your computer from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off (Windows XP). To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from external accessories: 1 Save any open the display; Moving around or traveling with you This...
... to disconnect your computer. English 66 Taking your notebook PC with your computer from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off (Windows XP). To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from external accessories: 1 Save any open the display; Moving around or traveling with you This...
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... properly configured and optimized, and you may need to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen and use the and keys to run this value to Enabled. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to run it. Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen. Password To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility...
... properly configured and optimized, and you may need to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen and use the and keys to run this value to Enabled. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to run it. Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen. Password To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility...
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... created CD and DVD backups. Restore and recovery The restore and recovery features allow you want to burn a bootable disc that contains your Acer system. 1 Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from a previously created CD/DVD or reinstall applications and drivers. 4 Follow the instructions on screen to disc. You can also choose to recover the system from a factory default image, recover from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the Burn Disc...
... created CD and DVD backups. Restore and recovery The restore and recovery features allow you want to burn a bootable disc that contains your Acer system. 1 Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from a previously created CD/DVD or reinstall applications and drivers. 4 Follow the instructions on screen to disc. You can also choose to recover the system from a factory default image, recover from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the Burn Disc...