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...care of your AC adapter v Taking care of your battery pack vi Cleaning and servicing vi An Aspire tour 1 Front view 1 Closed front view 2 Left view 3 Right view 4 Rear view ...view 5 Features 6 Indicators 9 Easy-launch buttons 10 Touchpad 11 Touchpad basics 11 Using the keyboard 13 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 13 Windows keys 14 Hotkeys 14 Special keys 16 ... lock 17 Audio 18 Adjusting the volume 18 Using the system utilities 19 Acer eManager 19 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 20 Launch Manager 21 Norton AntiVirus 22 Frequently...
...care of your AC adapter v Taking care of your battery pack vi Cleaning and servicing vi An Aspire tour 1 Front view 1 Closed front view 2 Left view 3 Right view 4 Rear view ...view 5 Features 6 Indicators 9 Easy-launch buttons 10 Touchpad 11 Touchpad basics 11 Using the keyboard 13 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 13 Windows keys 14 Hotkeys 14 Special keys 16 ... lock 17 Audio 18 Adjusting the volume 18 Using the system utilities 19 Acer eManager 19 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 20 Launch Manager 21 Norton AntiVirus 22 Frequently...
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Front view # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 3 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 4 Palmrest Comfortable support area for Starters... poster, let us show you around your hands when you use the computer. English 1 An Aspire tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for your new Aspire computer.
Front view # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 3 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 4 Palmrest Comfortable support area for Starters... poster, let us show you around your hands when you use the computer. English 1 An Aspire tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for your new Aspire computer.
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... (3.5mm mini jack) • Three USB 2.0 ports Weight (with battery) • 3.0 kg (6.6 lbs.) Dimensions - 364.0 (W) x 279.0 (D) x 33.9/38.9 (H) mm in devices Keyboard and pointing device • 88/89-key Windows keyboard • Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device with scroll function I/O ports • One Type II PC Card slot • One RJ-11...
... (3.5mm mini jack) • Three USB 2.0 ports Weight (with battery) • 3.0 kg (6.6 lbs.) Dimensions - 364.0 (W) x 279.0 (D) x 33.9/38.9 (H) mm in devices Keyboard and pointing device • 88/89-key Windows keyboard • Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device with scroll function I/O ports • One Type II PC Card slot • One RJ-11...
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.... Bluetooth Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. English 9 Indicators The computer has Three easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on . Num Lock Lights up when the battery is being charged. 1. The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when...
.... Bluetooth Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. English 9 Indicators The computer has Three easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on . Num Lock Lights up when the battery is being charged. 1. The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when...
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...programmable) The mail and Web browser buttons are called easy-launch buttons. Please see "Acer eManager" on page 21. They are four buttons. English 10 Easy-launch buttons Located at the upper-right, above the keyboard are : mail, Web browser, Empowering Key < > and one user-programmable button.... To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. These buttons are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons,...
...programmable) The mail and Web browser buttons are called easy-launch buttons. Please see "Acer eManager" on page 21. They are four buttons. English 10 Easy-launch buttons Located at the upper-right, above the keyboard are : mail, Web browser, Empowering Key < > and one user-programmable button.... To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. These buttons are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons,...
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...of numeric data entry. 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 Num Lock off . Use this mode when you press the up...function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Hold while using on , the screen moves one line up or down arrow keys respectively. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing Type the letters in a normal manner. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is ...
...of numeric data entry. 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 Num Lock off . Use this mode when you press the up...function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Hold while using on , the screen moves one line up or down arrow keys respectively. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing Type the letters in a normal manner. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is ...
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... like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. it launches the Start menu. it opens the application's context menu. English 14 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. It can also be used with other key in the hotkey combination.
... like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. it launches the Start menu. it opens the application's context menu. English 14 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. It can also be used with other key in the hotkey combination.
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... US dollar sign 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. Note: This function varies according to www.microsoft.com/typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. English 16 Special... keys You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of the keyboard. Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. The Euro symbol 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 Either press < > at the...
... US dollar sign 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. Note: This function varies according to www.microsoft.com/typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. English 16 Special... keys You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of the keyboard. Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. The Euro symbol 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 Either press < > at the...
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... is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. English 21 Acer Gridvista is simple to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of your preferred screen configuration for the...
... is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. English 21 Acer Gridvista is simple to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of your preferred screen configuration for the...
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... into the hole and push to set up your communication software (e.g. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar. The keyboard does not respond. There is heard from the computer. HyperTerminal), you need to eject the tray. The printer does not work. out port... the computer. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the taskbar. To properly use your location. Try attaching an external keyboard to use the volume control buttons to the Windows manual. Refer to adjust the volume. Check the following : • Make sure that it works...
... into the hole and push to set up your communication software (e.g. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar. The keyboard does not respond. There is heard from the computer. HyperTerminal), you need to eject the tray. The printer does not work. out port... the computer. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the taskbar. To properly use your location. Try attaching an external keyboard to use the volume control buttons to the Windows manual. Refer to adjust the volume. Check the following : • Make sure that it works...
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... within the building. Or: You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within short distances, for example, 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 ready to secure the computer. If you are using...
... within the building. Or: You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within short distances, for example, 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 ready to secure the computer. If you are using...
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... the screen for 30 minutes in temperature and humidity can avoid carrying the extra weight to and from your office building to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse. If possible, leave the computer for condensation before turning on your computer when carrying it home. With a second AC adapter, you can...
... the screen for 30 minutes in temperature and humidity can avoid carrying the extra weight to and from your office building to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse. If possible, leave the computer for condensation before turning on your computer when carrying it home. With a second AC adapter, you can...
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...the region code, insert a DVD movie of these devices in an external USB or IEEE 1394-compatible optical disk burner before entering Acer eRecovery for your computer. If no activity is detected for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time. Please refer...activity involving one or more information. For systems that monitors system activity. You can create and save a backup of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to quickly backup and restore the system. Power management This computer has a built-in power management ...
...the region code, insert a DVD movie of these devices in an external USB or IEEE 1394-compatible optical disk burner before entering Acer eRecovery for your computer. If no activity is detected for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time. Please refer...activity involving one or more information. For systems that monitors system activity. You can create and save a backup of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to quickly backup and restore the system. Power management This computer has a built-in power management ...
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...) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to more serious problems require opening up the computer. keyboard connected Keyboard interface error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility,... occurs, see "Error messages" below. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance. Error messages If you receive an error message, note the...
...) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to more serious problems require opening up the computer. keyboard connected Keyboard interface error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility,... occurs, see "Error messages" below. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance. Error messages If you receive an error message, note the...
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See frequently-asked questions frequently-asked questions 23 front view 2 H Hibernation mode hotkey 15 hotkeys 14 I indicator lights 9 K keyboard 13 embedded numeric keypad 13 hotkeys 14 lock keys 13 troubleshooting 24 Windows keys 14 L LEDs 9 left view 2 M media access ... v CD-ROM ejecting 17 ejecting manually 24 troubleshooting 24 cleaning computer vi computer caring for v cleaning vi disconnecting 36 features 1, 6, 20 indicators 9 keyboards 13 moving around 36 on indicator 2, 9 security 40 setting up a home office 38 taking home 37 traveling internationally 39 traveling on indicator 9 memory...
See frequently-asked questions frequently-asked questions 23 front view 2 H Hibernation mode hotkey 15 hotkeys 14 I indicator lights 9 K keyboard 13 embedded numeric keypad 13 hotkeys 14 lock keys 13 troubleshooting 24 Windows keys 14 L LEDs 9 left view 2 M media access ... v CD-ROM ejecting 17 ejecting manually 24 troubleshooting 24 cleaning computer vi computer caring for v cleaning vi disconnecting 36 features 1, 6, 20 indicators 9 keyboards 13 moving around 36 on indicator 2, 9 security 40 setting up a home office 38 taking home 37 traveling internationally 39 traveling on indicator 9 memory...
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... embedded 13 P password 40 types 40 PC Card 44 ejecting 44 inserting 44 ports 42 printer troubleshooting 24 problems 23 CD-ROM 24 display 23 keyboard 24 printer 24 startup 23 troubleshooting 50 Q questions setting location for modem use 24 S safety CD or DVD 57 FCC notice 51 general instructions 55...
... embedded 13 P password 40 types 40 PC Card 44 ejecting 44 inserting 44 ports 42 printer troubleshooting 24 problems 23 CD-ROM 24 display 23 keyboard 24 printer 24 startup 23 troubleshooting 50 Q questions setting location for modem use 24 S safety CD or DVD 57 FCC notice 51 general instructions 55...