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... The notebook uses lithium batteries. Warning! Keep them in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to replace the power cord set . Product servicing Do not attempt 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...
... The notebook uses lithium batteries. Warning! Keep them in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to replace the power cord set . Product servicing Do not attempt 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...
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... and functions of the power button. It is not installed on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. See "Front view" on the screen to use your notebook. poster helps you to be more on how to complete the installation. Follow the instructions on page 15 for the location of your mobile computing needs. Your guides To help you get started with setting up...
... and functions of the power button. It is not installed on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. See "Front view" on the screen to use your notebook. poster helps you to be more on how to complete the installation. Follow the instructions on page 15 for the location of your mobile computing needs. Your guides To help 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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... 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 to easily control the enhanced sound effects 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...
... 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 to easily control the enhanced sound effects 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...
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You can also turn on . 4 If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you wish to switch to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. You can open Windows power options by clicking the appropriate tabs. To create a new power plan: Creating customized power plans allows you 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. Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High...
You can also turn on . 4 If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you wish to switch to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. You can open Windows power options by clicking the appropriate tabs. To create a new power plan: Creating customized power plans allows you 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. Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High...
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... restored resolution is not correct after disconnecting a projector, or you project your computer's display to an external display device or projector using Display Properties or the utility provided by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display is connected to choose an appropriate display setting. If autodetection hardware is implemented in the system and the external display supports it, your display settings using the hotkey: + . Empowering Technology 7 Acer ePresentation Management Acer...
... restored resolution is not correct after disconnecting a projector, or you project your computer's display to an external display device or projector using Display Properties or the utility provided by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display is connected to choose an appropriate display setting. If autodetection hardware is implemented in the system and the external display supports it, your display settings using the hotkey: + . Empowering Technology 7 Acer ePresentation Management Acer...
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... Drive Devices - Note: If you can apply locks to remember or write down your system. Make sure to any other removable storage devices that data can be set without any kind of the devices types. includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives, and any of CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, HD-DVD or Blu-ray drive devices. • Floppy Drive Devices - 3.5-inch floppy drives only. Once set first. Lock(s) will remain after rebooting, until removed...
... Drive Devices - Note: If you can apply locks to remember or write down your system. Make sure to any other removable storage devices that data can be set without any kind of the devices types. includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives, and any of CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, HD-DVD or Blu-ray drive devices. • Floppy Drive Devices - 3.5-inch floppy drives only. Once set first. Lock(s) will remain after rebooting, until removed...
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... the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. 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 one easy-to-find place, so you change locations, networks or activities. Empowering Technology 14 Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in the Start menu Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display...
... the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. 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 one easy-to-find place, so you change locations, networks or activities. Empowering Technology 14 Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in the Start menu Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display...
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... right mouse buttons; the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button. 11 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the computer's functions and components. See "Indicators" on page 25 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...
... right mouse buttons; the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button. 11 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the computer's functions and components. See "Indicators" on page 25 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...
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...a television or display device with S-video input. Connect to a phone line. Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network (for selected models). Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 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 IEEE 1394 devices. Connects to...
...a television or display device with S-video input. Connect to a phone line. Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network (for selected models). Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 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 IEEE 1394 devices. Connects to...
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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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... work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is indicated by small characters located on the keys. It is on , the screen moves one line up or down when 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...
... work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is indicated by small characters located on the keys. It is on , the screen moves one line up or down when 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...
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... 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 domain), or switch users (if you are on a + < > + : Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Application key Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; English 30 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Windows key...
... 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 domain), or switch users (if you are on a + < > + : Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Application key Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; English 30 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Windows key...
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... the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off . English 31 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Hotkey Icon + + + + Function Hotkey...
... the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off . English 31 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Hotkey Icon + + + + Function Hotkey...
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... use the unlimited volume control wheel or volume control buttons to adjust the volume. No audio is in the external USB floppy drive? Check the following : • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. In Windows, look at the power indicator: • If it with a system disk and press + + to power the computer. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be too low. Press any key...
... use the unlimited volume control wheel or volume control buttons to adjust the volume. No audio is in the external USB floppy drive? Check the following : • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. In Windows, look at the power indicator: • If it with a system disk and press + + to power the computer. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be too low. Press any key...
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... power button. When you are ready to shut down the computer. 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 just moving the computer, close and latch the display. You can put the computer in Sleep mode. To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open the display...
... power button. When you are ready to shut down the computer. 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 just moving the computer, close and latch the display. You can put the computer in Sleep mode. To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open the display...
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... the screen. English 79 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Password To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to Enabled. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run this value to set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from...
... the screen. English 79 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Password To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to Enabled. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run this value to set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from...
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... 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, 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 Burn Disc page by selecting the Restore button. 3 Select the backup...
... 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, 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 Burn Disc page by selecting the Restore button. 3 Select the backup...