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... use Computer users may lead to relax your neck and shoulders • avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach • if you have these symptoms, or any other recurring or persistent discomfort and/or pain related to...
... use Computer users may lead to relax your neck and shoulders • avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach • if you have these symptoms, or any other recurring or persistent discomfort and/or pain related to...
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... 3 Acer ePerformance Management 5 Acer eRecovery Management 6 Acer eSettings Management 8 Acer ePower Management 9 Acer ePresentation Management 12 Your Acer notebook tour 13 Front view 13 Closed front view 14 Left view 16 Right view 17 Rear view 18 Base view 19 Specifications 20 Indicators 26 Easy-launch buttons 27 Touchpad 28 Touchpad basics 28 Using the keyboard 30...
... 3 Acer ePerformance Management 5 Acer eRecovery Management 6 Acer eSettings Management 8 Acer ePower Management 9 Acer ePresentation Management 12 Your Acer notebook tour 13 Front view 13 Closed front view 14 Left view 16 Right view 17 Rear view 18 Base view 19 Specifications 20 Indicators 26 Easy-launch buttons 27 Touchpad 28 Touchpad basics 28 Using the keyboard 30...
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Requesting service 42 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 42 Before you call 42 Acer Arcade 43 48-button remote control 44 Remote functions 45 Finding and playing content 46 Settings 46 Arcade controls 47 Navigation controls 47 Player controls 47 Virtual keyboard 48 Background mode 48 Cinema 49 Settings 49 Album 50 Editing Pictures...
Requesting service 42 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 42 Before you call 42 Acer Arcade 43 48-button remote control 44 Remote functions 45 Finding and playing content 46 Settings 46 Arcade controls 47 Navigation controls 47 Player controls 47 Virtual keyboard 48 Background mode 48 Cinema 49 Settings 49 Album 50 Editing Pictures...
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Front view # Item 1 Display screen 2 Keyboard Description Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. poster, let us show you around your computer. For entering data into your new Acer notebook. English 13 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters...
Front view # Item 1 Display screen 2 Keyboard Description Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. poster, let us show you around your computer. For entering data into your new Acer notebook. English 13 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters...
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... • controls • • • • • • I/O interface • • • 88-/89-key keyboard, with inverted "T" cursor layout; 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel, international language support Touchpad with 4-way scroll button 12 function keys, four cursor... up, volume down, play/pause, stop, previous, next (for selected models) Two communication switches: WLAN, Bluetooth® Acer remote controls (for selected models) : • Acer Arcade™ (48 keys) • Windows® Media Center Edition (uses an external USB CIR receiver) ExpressCard™/34...
... • controls • • • • • • I/O interface • • • 88-/89-key keyboard, with inverted "T" cursor layout; 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel, international language support Touchpad with 4-way scroll button 12 function keys, four cursor... up, volume down, play/pause, stop, previous, next (for selected models) Two communication switches: WLAN, Bluetooth® Acer remote controls (for selected models) : • Acer Arcade™ (48 keys) • Windows® Media Center Edition (uses an external USB CIR receiver) ExpressCard™/34...
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...browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Empowering Technology. See "Launch Manager" on page 1. They are four buttons. English 27 1. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Easy-launch buttons Located above the keyboard are : mail, Web browser, Empowering ...Key < one user-programmable button. > and Press < > to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. Easy-launch button P Web browser Mail Default application Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable) ...
...browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Empowering Technology. See "Launch Manager" on page 1. They are four buttons. English 27 1. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Easy-launch buttons Located above the keyboard are : mail, Web browser, Empowering ...Key < one user-programmable button. > and Press < > to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. Easy-launch button P Web browser Mail Default application Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable) ...
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...arrow keys respectively. It is in a letters on the keys. Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off . Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external keypad. A better solution would be to do a lot of the keycaps. Scroll Lock does... cursor-control keys. Hold while using on and off Number keys on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. English 30 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. To simplify the...
...arrow keys respectively. It is in a letters on the keys. Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off . Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external keypad. A better solution would be to do a lot of the keycaps. Scroll Lock does... cursor-control keys. Hold while using on and off Number keys on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. English 30 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. To simplify the...
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... Center. < > + : Opens the Search Results window. < > + : Opens the Run dialog box. < > + : Minimizes all windows. + < > + : Undoes the minimize all windows action. English 31 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
... Center. < > + : Opens the Search Results window. < > + : Opens the Run dialog box. < > + : Minimizes all windows. + < > + : Undoes the minimize all windows action. English 31 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
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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. English 33 Special keys You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center of... the keyboard. Please refer to the language settings. Note: This function varies according to www.microsoft.com/typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. Note: Some fonts ...
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. English 33 Special keys You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center of... the keyboard. Please refer to the language settings. Note: This function varies according to www.microsoft.com/typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. Note: Some fonts ...
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... your preferred screen configuration for the location of a well-organized desktop. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to start the application. English 37 Acer GridVista is set to the manufacturer's recommended value. "Easy-launch buttons" on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to set the ...four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on page 27 for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into ...
... your preferred screen configuration for the location of a well-organized desktop. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to start the application. English 37 Acer GridVista is set to the manufacturer's recommended value. "Easy-launch buttons" on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to set the ...four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on page 27 for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into ...
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... is heard from the computer. If it will not have the appropriate software running on both devices are IrDA-compliant. Try attaching an external keyboard to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the power. The infrared port does not work . Check the following : out port on... the taskbar. Nothing should be blocking the ports. • Make sure you have an eject hole.) The keyboard does not respond. English 40 No audio is a mechanical eject hole on the optical drive. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon...
... is heard from the computer. If it will not have the appropriate software running on both devices are IrDA-compliant. Try attaching an external keyboard to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the power. The infrared port does not work . Check the following : out port on... the taskbar. Nothing should be blocking the ports. • Make sure you have an eject hole.) The keyboard does not respond. English 40 No audio is a mechanical eject hole on the optical drive. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon...
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You can continue listening to music or watching Live TV while you need using the mouse, cursor keys or keyboard. Background mode With Acer Arcade you can quickly enter the information you perform certain other functions. English 48 Note: When playing DVDs and watching TV, there are ...additional controls added to the right of the screen. Virtual keyboard Whenever you can press the stop button on the remote or click ...
You can continue listening to music or watching Live TV while you need using the mouse, cursor keys or keyboard. Background mode With Acer Arcade you can quickly enter the information you perform certain other functions. English 48 Note: When playing DVDs and watching TV, there are ...additional controls added to the right of the screen. Virtual keyboard Whenever you can press the stop button on the remote or click ...
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... in Sleep mode. 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 taking the computer to a client's office or a different building...
... in Sleep mode. 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 taking the computer to a client's office or a different building...
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... work on your computer at home, you may require you were taking it into the gate area. Airport security may want to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse. Allow the computer to return to room temperature, and inspect the screen for use your computer at home. Preparing the computer Prepare...
... work on your computer at home, you may require you were taking it into the gate area. Airport security may want to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse. Allow the computer to return to room temperature, and inspect the screen for use your computer at home. Preparing the computer Prepare...
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...), the computer stops some or all power-saving chores for your computer. Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is only available on certain models. Windows handles all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to an application CD 4 Re-install... bundled software without CD 5 Change Acer eRecovery Management password This chapter will be disabled. Acer eRecovery Management consists of these devices in order...
...), the computer stops some or all power-saving chores for your computer. Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is only available on certain models. Windows handles all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to an application CD 4 Re-install... bundled software without CD 5 Change Acer eRecovery Management password This chapter will be disabled. Acer eRecovery Management consists of these devices in order...
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... encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Equipment configuration error Press (during POST) to reboot. Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance. Error messages If you solve problems. If the system reports an error message... the BIOS utility to more serious problems require opening up the computer. Solutions to reboot. If the problem cannot be solved using the BIOS utility. keyboard connected Keyboard interface error Contact your dealer.
... encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Equipment configuration error Press (during POST) to reboot. Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance. Error messages If you solve problems. If the system reports an error message... the BIOS utility to more serious problems require opening up the computer. Solutions to reboot. If the problem cannot be solved using the BIOS utility. keyboard connected Keyboard interface error Contact your dealer.
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...-asked questions frequently-asked questions 39 front view 14 H Hibernation mode hotkey 32 hotkeys 31 I IEEE 1394 port 65 infrared 64 K keyboard 30 embedded numeric keypad 30 hotkeys 31 lock keys 30 troubleshooting 40 Windows keys 31 L left view 14 M media access on local trips... computer ix CD-ROM ejecting manually 40 troubleshooting 40 cleaning computer x computer caring for ix cleaning x disconnecting 57 features 13, 36 indicators 26 keyboards 30 moving around 57 on indicator 14, 26 security 61 setting up a home office 59 taking home 58 traveling internationally 60 traveling on indicator...
...-asked questions frequently-asked questions 39 front view 14 H Hibernation mode hotkey 32 hotkeys 31 I IEEE 1394 port 65 infrared 64 K keyboard 30 embedded numeric keypad 30 hotkeys 31 lock keys 30 troubleshooting 40 Windows keys 31 L left view 14 M media access on local trips... computer ix CD-ROM ejecting manually 40 troubleshooting 40 cleaning computer x computer caring for ix cleaning x disconnecting 57 features 13, 36 indicators 26 keyboards 30 moving around 57 on indicator 14, 26 security 61 setting up a home office 59 taking home 58 traveling internationally 60 traveling on indicator...
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... embedded 30 P password 61 types 61 PC Card 66 ejecting 66 inserting 66 ports 63 printer troubleshooting 40 problems 39 CD-ROM 40 display 39 keyboard 40 printer 40 startup 39 troubleshooting 78 Q questions setting location for modem use 41 S safety CD or DVD 83 FCC notice 79 modem notices 80...
... embedded 30 P password 61 types 61 PC Card 66 ejecting 66 inserting 66 ports 63 printer troubleshooting 40 problems 39 CD-ROM 40 display 39 keyboard 40 printer 40 startup 39 troubleshooting 78 Q questions setting location for modem use 41 S safety CD or DVD 83 FCC notice 79 modem notices 80...
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... Tour 6 Front View 6 Closed Front View 7 Left View 8 Right View 8 Rear View 9 Base View 10 Using the Keyboard 11 Lock keys and Embedded Numeric Keypad 11 Windows keys 12 Hotkeys 12 Special keys 13 Indicators 14 Easy-launch Buttons 15 Touchpad ... Acer Empowering Technology 18 Empowering Technology Password 18 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) 18 Acer eLock Management 20 Acer ePerformance Management 21 Acer eRecovery Management 22 Acer eSettings Management 23 Acer ePower Management 24 Acer ePresentation Management 26 Using the System Utilities 27 Acer ...
... Tour 6 Front View 6 Closed Front View 7 Left View 8 Right View 8 Rear View 9 Base View 10 Using the Keyboard 11 Lock keys and Embedded Numeric Keypad 11 Windows keys 12 Hotkeys 12 Special keys 13 Indicators 14 Easy-launch Buttons 15 Touchpad ... Acer Empowering Technology 18 Empowering Technology Password 18 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) 18 Acer eLock Management 20 Acer ePerformance Management 21 Acer eRecovery Management 22 Acer eSettings Management 23 Acer ePower Management 24 Acer ePresentation Management 26 Using the System Utilities 27 Acer ...
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...Module/Mini PCI Card/Thermal Module/CPU 58 Removing the ODD Module 60 Removing the LCD Module from the Main Unit 61 Removing the Keyboard 62 Disassembling the Main Unit 63 Disassembling the LCD Module 68 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 71 System Check Procedures 72 External Diskette Drive Check ...72 External CD-ROM Drive Check 72 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 72 Memory Check 73 Power System Check 73 Check the Power Adaptor 73 Check the Battery Pack 74 ...
...Module/Mini PCI Card/Thermal Module/CPU 58 Removing the ODD Module 60 Removing the LCD Module from the Main Unit 61 Removing the Keyboard 62 Disassembling the Main Unit 63 Disassembling the LCD Module 68 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 71 System Check Procedures 72 External Diskette Drive Check ...72 External CD-ROM Drive Check 72 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 72 Memory Check 73 Power System Check 73 Check the Power Adaptor 73 Check the Battery Pack 74 ...