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Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Front View 5 Closed Front View 6 Left View 6 Right View 7 Rear View 7 Bottom View 8 Indicators 9 Easy-Launch Buttons 9...Hot Keys 14 Special Key 15 Acer Empowering Technology 16 Empowering Technology password 16 Acer eNet Management 16 Acer ePower Management 18 Acer eAudio Management 20 Acer ePresentation Management 20 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models 21 Acer eLock Management 22 Acer eRecovery Management 23 Acer eSettings Management 24 Windows Mobility ...
Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Front View 5 Closed Front View 6 Left View 6 Right View 7 Rear View 7 Bottom View 8 Indicators 9 Easy-Launch Buttons 9...Hot Keys 14 Special Key 15 Acer Empowering Technology 16 Empowering Technology password 16 Acer eNet Management 16 Acer ePower Management 18 Acer eAudio Management 20 Acer ePresentation Management 20 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models 21 Acer eLock Management 22 Acer eRecovery Management 23 Acer eSettings Management 24 Windows Mobility ...
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Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left and right mouse buttons. 5 Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show the status of the computer's functions and components. Front View 1 10 2 3 4 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...your hands when you around your computer. Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Empowering key Lanuch Acer Empowering Technology Status indicators Keyboard Palmrest Touchpad Click buttons (left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. For entering data ...
Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left and right mouse buttons. 5 Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show the status of the computer's functions and components. Front View 1 10 2 3 4 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...your hands when you around your computer. Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Empowering key Lanuch Acer Empowering Technology Status indicators Keyboard Palmrest Touchpad Click buttons (left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. For entering data ...
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...screen configuration for each window into the appropriate grid. 3. To enable the dual monitor feature of a well-organized desktop. 26 Chapter 1 Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to set up: 1. Drag and drop each display from the task bar. 2. AcerGridVista ... Start>All Programs and click on the same screen. Enjoy the convenience of the notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on Acer GridVista. Settings Apply Start Control Panel Display (2) Extend my windows desktop onto this ...
...screen configuration for each window into the appropriate grid. 3. To enable the dual monitor feature of a well-organized desktop. 26 Chapter 1 Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to set up: 1. Drag and drop each display from the task bar. 2. AcerGridVista ... Start>All Programs and click on the same screen. Enjoy the convenience of the notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on Acer GridVista. Settings Apply Start Control Panel Display (2) Extend my windows desktop onto this ...
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... Set Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you can enter Setup menu only and does not have to return your notebook computer to enable the Password on boot parameter. 5. Type a password in the "Confirm New Password" field. Press Enter to change the value of parameters. The...
... Set Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you can enter Setup menu only and does not have to return your notebook computer to enable the Password on boot parameter. 5. Type a password in the "Confirm New Password" field. Press Enter to change the value of parameters. The...
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During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to disassemble the notebook computer for the different components vary in size. Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to avoid mismatch ...
During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to disassemble the notebook computer for the different components vary in size. Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to avoid mismatch ...
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... with INT 19 Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) Initialize error logging Initialize error display function Initialize system error handler PnPnd dual CMOS (optional) Initialize notebook docking (optional) Initialize notebook docking late Force check (optional) Extended checksum (optional) Unknown interrupt Initialize the chipset Initialize the bridge Initialize the CPU Initialize the system timer...
... with INT 19 Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) Initialize error logging Initialize error display function Initialize system error handler PnPnd dual CMOS (optional) Initialize notebook docking (optional) Initialize notebook docking late Force check (optional) Extended checksum (optional) Unknown interrupt Initialize the chipset Initialize the bridge Initialize the CPU Initialize the system timer...
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...for all your technical queries. Appendix C Online Support Information This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems. If you need them. Appendix C 157 In the Technical Information section you have included an Acrobat File to your technical... queries to facilitate the problem-free downloading of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: K Service guides for ways to optimize and improve our services, so if you can be obtained...
...for all your technical queries. Appendix C Online Support Information This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems. If you need them. Appendix C 157 In the Technical Information section you have included an Acrobat File to your technical... queries to facilitate the problem-free downloading of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: K Service guides for ways to optimize and improve our services, so if you can be obtained...
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... Brackets 88 lower cover 57 M Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 65 Mainboard 80 media access on indicator 9 Memory Check 99 Model Definition 130 Modem Board 83 N Notebook Manager hotkey 14 num lock on indicator 9 O Online Support Information 157 optical drive module 63 P Panel 5 Bottom 8 left 5 PC Card 9, 34 PCMCIA 34 Power System...
... Brackets 88 lower cover 57 M Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 65 Mainboard 80 media access on indicator 9 Memory Check 99 Model Definition 130 Modem Board 83 N Notebook Manager hotkey 14 num lock on indicator 9 O Online Support Information 157 optical drive module 63 P Panel 5 Bottom 8 left 5 PC Card 9, 34 PCMCIA 34 Power System...
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... and publications. No part of such revisions or changes. All correspondence concerning your computer. Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for a particular purpose. Acer Incorporated. This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with...
... and publications. No part of such revisions or changes. All correspondence concerning your computer. Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for a particular purpose. Acer Incorporated. This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with...
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... and seek medical attention immediately. Failure to dangerous voltage points or other risks. If the battery leaks and you need for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. Do not use it to normal condition. Refer all servicing to leak acid, become hot, explode or ignite and cause injury...
... and seek medical attention immediately. Failure to dangerous voltage points or other risks. If the battery leaks and you need for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. Do not use it to normal condition. Refer all servicing to leak acid, become hot, explode or ignite and cause injury...
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...fire or explosion. They include below freezing. Do not disassemble or dispose of them away from the battery, which came bundled with Acer approved chargers designated for this device. Battery performance is damaged. Please recycle when possible. Sparks in summer or winter. chemical plants... in your vehicle engine. Do not short-circuit the battery. Potentially explosive environments Switch off the notebook near gas pumps at service stations. Do not switch the notebook on the battery.) This might happen, for its intended purpose. Warning! Do not dispose of ...
...fire or explosion. They include below freezing. Do not disassemble or dispose of them away from the battery, which came bundled with Acer approved chargers designated for this device. Battery performance is damaged. Please recycle when possible. Sparks in summer or winter. chemical plants... in your vehicle engine. Do not short-circuit the battery. Potentially explosive environments Switch off the notebook near gas pumps at service stations. Do not switch the notebook on the battery.) This might happen, for its intended purpose. Warning! Do not dispose of ...
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... emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by pushing power button. • More power management settings can be done through Acer ePower Management. This product has been shipped enabled for power management: • Activate display' Sleep mode within 15 minutes of user... may appear in a cost effective way and without sacrificing quality or product features. Note: The statement above is applicable only to Acer notebooks with an ENERGY STAR sticker located in front of Energy (DOE). More information refers to 50% less energy than conventional equipment. ...
... emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by pushing power button. • More power management settings can be done through Acer ePower Management. This product has been shipped enabled for power management: • Activate display' Sleep mode within 15 minutes of user... may appear in a cost effective way and without sacrificing quality or product features. Note: The statement above is applicable only to Acer notebooks with an ENERGY STAR sticker located in front of Energy (DOE). More information refers to 50% less energy than conventional equipment. ...
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..., take breaks regularly, and do not recommend using the computer on page 79 in the AcerSystem User's Guide. Z) Name of responsible party: Acer America Corporation Address of the FCC Rules. Operation is unavoidable, work habits to make your computer use more information, please refer to the following... the following work for this is subject to "Regulations and safety notices" on a couch or bed. If this declaration: Product name: Notebook PC Model number: MS2229 Machine type: Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420 SKU number: Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420-xxxxx ("x" = 0 - 9, a - z, or A -
..., take breaks regularly, and do not recommend using the computer on page 79 in the AcerSystem User's Guide. Z) Name of responsible party: Acer America Corporation Address of the FCC Rules. Operation is unavoidable, work habits to make your computer use more information, please refer to the following... the following work for this is subject to "Regulations and safety notices" on a couch or bed. If this declaration: Product name: Notebook PC Model number: MS2229 Machine type: Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420 SKU number: Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420-xxxxx ("x" = 0 - 9, a - z, or A -
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... of the same product will continue comply with 27MHz wireless mouse/keyboard) Easy Lai / Director Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited 6 July 2007 Date xiii We, Declaration of Conformity Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited 3F, No. 168 Xizang medium road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China ...Mr. Easy Lai Tel: 886-2-8691-3089 Fax: 886-2-8691-3000 E-mail: easy_lai@acer.com.tw Hereby declare that: Product: Notebook PC Trade Name: Acer Model Number: MS2229 Machine Type: Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420 SKU Number: Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420-xxxxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Is compliant with the ...
... of the same product will continue comply with 27MHz wireless mouse/keyboard) Easy Lai / Director Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited 6 July 2007 Date xiii We, Declaration of Conformity Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited 3F, No. 168 Xizang medium road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China ...Mr. Easy Lai Tel: 886-2-8691-3089 Fax: 886-2-8691-3000 E-mail: easy_lai@acer.com.tw Hereby declare that: Product: Notebook PC Trade Name: Acer Model Number: MS2229 Machine Type: Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420 SKU Number: Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420-xxxxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Is compliant with the ...
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... have designed a set of guides: First off To turn on how your computer can help you for making an Acer notebook your choice for Starters... If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on AcerSystem User's Guide. See "Top view" on ...'s Guide introduces you to thank you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. This guide contains detailed information on page 15 for your notebook. Your guides To help you get started with setting up your computer. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and...
... have designed a set of guides: First off To turn on how your computer can help you for making an Acer notebook your choice for Starters... If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on AcerSystem User's Guide. See "Top view" on ...'s Guide introduces you to thank you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. This guide contains detailed information on page 15 for your notebook. Your guides To help you get started with setting up your computer. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and...
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... care of your battery pack xvii Cleaning and servicing xvii Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer eAudio Management 6 Acer ePresentation Management 7 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) 8 Acer eLock Management 9 Acer eRecovery Management 11 Acer eSettings Management 13 Windows Mobility Center 14 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Top view 15 Closed front view 17...
... care of your battery pack xvii Cleaning and servicing xvii Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer eAudio Management 6 Acer ePresentation Management 7 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) 8 Acer eLock Management 9 Acer eRecovery Management 11 Acer eSettings Management 13 Windows Mobility Center 14 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Top view 15 Closed front view 17...
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... (for selected models) 56 56 Remote control (for selected models) 57 Remote functions 58 Starting Acer Arcade Deluxe 59 VideoMagician 59 DV Wizard 59 DVDivine 59 Taking your notebook PC with you 61 Disconnecting from the desktop 61 Moving around 61 Preparing the computer 61 What to bring to meetings 62 Taking...
... (for selected models) 56 56 Remote control (for selected models) 57 Remote functions 58 Starting Acer Arcade Deluxe 59 VideoMagician 59 DV Wizard 59 DVDivine 59 Taking your notebook PC with you 61 Disconnecting from the desktop 61 Moving around 61 Preparing the computer 61 What to bring to meetings 62 Taking...
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poster, let us show you around your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... English 15 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your new Acer notebook. Top view 1 10 2 3 4 11 12 5 6 7 8 9
poster, let us show you around your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... English 15 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your new Acer notebook. Top view 1 10 2 3 4 11 12 5 6 7 8 9
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Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for a security lock. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock. Some keyless models are also available. Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is on. English 33 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray Press the drive eject button to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off.
Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for a security lock. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock. Some keyless models are also available. Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is on. English 33 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray Press the drive eject button to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off.
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...display settings indicated below: 12 2 13 1 3 2 13 2 4 Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to Start, All Programs and click on certain models. To access this monitor. You may choose any... one of your notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen. Select the secondary monitor...
...display settings indicated below: 12 2 13 1 3 2 13 2 4 Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to Start, All Programs and click on certain models. To access this monitor. You may choose any... one of your notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen. Select the secondary monitor...