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... 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 another battery may explode if not handled properly. Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Follow local regulations when disposing of them away from...
... 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 another battery may explode if not handled properly. Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Follow local regulations when disposing of them away from...
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... Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on AcerSystem User's Guide. See "Front view" on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. This guide contains detailed information on how to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the power button. For instructions on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting...
... Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on AcerSystem User's Guide. See "Front view" on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. This guide contains detailed information on how to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the power button. For instructions on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting...
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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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... default in the upper half of Dolby® Home Theater™ on your system. • 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 external storage media. • Acer eRecovery Management backs up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer eAudio Management allows you to access frequently used functions...
... default in the upper half of Dolby® Home Theater™ on your system. • 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 external storage media. • Acer eRecovery Management backs up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer eAudio Management allows you to access frequently used functions...
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... Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your new power plan. You can create, switch between power plans: 1 Select the power plan you want your computer to use. 5 Click "OK" to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. You can also turn on . 4 If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you wish to switch to edit 2 Adjust settings as described below. Note: You cannot delete the predefined power plans. You can open Windows power options...
... Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your new power plan. You can create, switch between power plans: 1 Select the power plan you want your computer to use. 5 Click "OK" to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. You can also turn on . 4 If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you wish to switch to edit 2 Adjust settings as described below. Note: You cannot delete the predefined power plans. You can open Windows power options...
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... projectors and external devices that is connected to the system. 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 choose an appropriate display setting.
... projectors and external devices that is connected to the system. 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 choose an appropriate display setting.
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... floppy drives only. To use Acer eLock Management, the Empowering Technology password must be set without any other removable storage devices that data can be stolen while your password. Empowering Technology 9 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is simple yet effective utility that allows you to lock removable storage, optical and floppy drive devices to reset it except by reformatting your system. includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives, and any reboot...
... floppy drives only. To use Acer eLock Management, the Empowering Technology password must be set without any other removable storage devices that data can be stolen while your password. Empowering Technology 9 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is simple yet effective utility that allows you to lock removable storage, optical and floppy drive devices to reset it except by reformatting your system. includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives, and any reboot...
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...the Start menu Windows Mobility 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 can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. 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...
...the Start menu Windows Mobility 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 can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. 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...
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.... 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. the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button. 11 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up...
.... 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. the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button. 11 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up...
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.../1000-based network (for selected models). Connect to IEEE 1394 devices. Connects to a television or display device with S-video input. Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 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 a television or display device with HDMI input. Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).
.../1000-based network (for selected models). Connect to IEEE 1394 devices. Connects to a television or display device with S-video input. Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 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 a television or display device with HDMI input. Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).
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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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... control keys. Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off . Hold while using cursor- normal manner. When Num Lock is in a normal manner. It is indicated by small characters located on and off Number keys on , the embedded keypad is on embedded keypad Type numbers in numeric mode. When Scroll Lock is on Type the letters in uppercase. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is on the keys. The keys function...
... control keys. Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off . Hold while using cursor- normal manner. When Num Lock is in a normal manner. It is indicated by small characters located on and off Number keys on , the embedded keypad is on embedded keypad Type numbers in numeric mode. When Scroll Lock is on Type the letters in uppercase. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is on the keys. The keys function...
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... taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Application key Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; This key has the same effect as described. 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 computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to a network domain) < > + : Minimizes all windows < > + : Open the...
... taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Application key Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; This key has the same effect as described. 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 computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to a network domain) < > + : Minimizes all windows < > + : Open the...
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... 1. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on and off to return. Hotkey Icon + + + + Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on hotkeys. Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Press any key to save power. Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. English 31 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. Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering...
... 1. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on and off to return. Hotkey Icon + + + + Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on hotkeys. Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Press any key to save power. Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. English 31 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. Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering...
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... external USB floppy drive? Remove or replace it is being supplied to an external monitor. English 41 Frequently asked questions The following is crossed-out, click on the taskbar. Easy solutions are using on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume...
... external USB floppy drive? Remove or replace it is being supplied to an external monitor. English 41 Frequently asked questions The following is crossed-out, click on the taskbar. Easy solutions are using on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume...
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.... 4 Close the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are taking the computer to a client's office or a different building, you go within short distances, for example, from your computer from external accessories: 1 Save any open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the...
.... 4 Close the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are taking the computer to a client's office or a different building, you go within short distances, for example, from your computer from external accessories: 1 Save any open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the...
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... may need to enable this feature. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen and use the and keys to run it. Boot sequence To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to Enabled. Password To set the boot...
... may need to enable this feature. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen and use the and keys to run it. Boot sequence To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to Enabled. Password To set the boot...
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... instructions on screen to complete the process. Choosing to burn a user backup will not be bootable. English 83 Burn backup disc Using the Burn Disc page of Acer eRecovery Management, you can burn the factory default image, a user backup image, the current system configuration, or an application backup image to CD or DVD. 1 Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery...
... instructions on screen to complete the process. Choosing to burn a user backup will not be bootable. English 83 Burn backup disc Using the Burn Disc page of Acer eRecovery Management, you can burn the factory default image, a user backup image, the current system configuration, or an application backup image to CD or DVD. 1 Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery...