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.... Other companies' product names or trademarks are registered trademarks of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Aspire 5110/5100/3100 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the...
.... Other companies' product names or trademarks are registered trademarks of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Aspire 5110/5100/3100 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the...
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... contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of them away from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/environmental.htm. For more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. For more information on the ...children. Do not disassemble or dispose of according to this equipment during lightning or thunderstorms. Warning! v Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Replace the battery with the same type as that which came bundled with your reseller for purchase options. Use...
... contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of them away from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/environmental.htm. For more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. For more information on the ...children. Do not disassemble or dispose of according to this equipment during lightning or thunderstorms. Warning! v Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Replace the battery with the same type as that which came bundled with your reseller for purchase options. Use...
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In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on the screen to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your notebook. This guide contains detailed information on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. Note: Viewing ... the general regulations and safety notices for the location of the power button. The printed User's Guide introduces you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your computer, clicking on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Follow the ...
In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on the screen to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your notebook. This guide contains detailed information on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. Note: Viewing ... the general regulations and safety notices for the location of the power button. The printed User's Guide introduces you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your computer, clicking on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Follow the ...
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...battery pack x Cleaning and servicing x Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) 2 Acer eLock Management 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...lock 34 Audio 35 Adjusting the volume 35 Using the system utilities 36 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 36 Launch Manager 37 Norton AntiVirus 38 Frequently asked questions 39
...battery pack x Cleaning and servicing x Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) 2 Acer eLock Management 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...lock 34 Audio 35 Adjusting the volume 35 Using the system utilities 36 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 36 Launch Manager 37 Norton AntiVirus 38 Frequently asked questions 39
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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 ... Scheduling recordings 54 Program guide 54 Find program 54 TV settings 54 Using TeleText functions 55 Make DVDs 56 Authoring CD/DVDs 56 Taking your notebook PC with you 57 Disconnecting from the desktop 57 Moving around 57 Preparing the computer 57 What to bring to meetings 58 Taking the computer...
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 ... Scheduling recordings 54 Program guide 54 Find program 54 TV settings 54 Using TeleText functions 55 Make DVDs 56 Authoring CD/DVDs 56 Taking your notebook PC with you 57 Disconnecting from the desktop 57 Moving around 57 Preparing the computer 57 What to bring to meetings 58 Taking the computer...
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...will be prompted to do so when running Acer eLock Management or Acer eRecovery Management for you must initialize the Empowering Technology password. If you do not initialize the Empowering Technology password, you lose your notebook to reset it easy for the first time....encryption algorithms (for selected models). • Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media. • Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by reformatting your notebook or taking your password, there is no method to an Acer Customer Service Center. Right-click on the ...
...will be prompted to do so when running Acer eLock Management or Acer eRecovery Management for you must initialize the Empowering Technology password. If you do not initialize the Empowering Technology password, you lose your notebook to reset it easy for the first time....encryption algorithms (for selected models). • Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media. • Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by reformatting your notebook or taking your password, there is no method to an Acer Customer Service Center. Right-click on the ...
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... that can 't be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system. • Optical drive devices - Empowering Technology 3 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you to lock your notebook is unattended. • Removable data devices - includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives...
... that can 't be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system. • Optical drive devices - Empowering Technology 3 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you to lock your notebook is unattended. • Removable data devices - includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives...
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Note: If you can apply locks to any reboot necessary, and will immediately be set first. Be sure to an Acer Customer Service Center. Empowering Technology 4 To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be set without any of the devices types. Lock(s) will remain locked after rebooting, until unlocked. Once set, you lose your password, there is no method to reset it except by reformatting your notebook or taking your notebook to remember or write down your password.
Note: If you can apply locks to any reboot necessary, and will immediately be set first. Be sure to an Acer Customer Service Center. Empowering Technology 4 To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be set without any of the devices types. Lock(s) will remain locked after rebooting, until unlocked. Once set, you lose your password, there is no method to reset it except by reformatting your notebook or taking your notebook to remember or write down your password.
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poster, let us show you around your computer. For entering data into your new Acer notebook. Front view # Item 1 Display screen 2 Keyboard Description Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. English 13 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters...
poster, let us show you around your computer. For entering data into your new Acer notebook. Front view # Item 1 Display screen 2 Keyboard Description Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. English 13 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters...
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English 34 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray Press the drive eject button to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is on. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for a security 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 clip to the emergency eject hole to secure the lock.
English 34 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray Press the drive eject button to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is on. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for a security 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 clip to the emergency eject hole to secure the lock.
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...available on Settings. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is connected, then, select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on certain models. English 36 Using the system utilities Note: The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only. You may choose any one of your notebook, first ensure ...that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on Acer GridVista.
...available on Settings. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is connected, then, select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on certain models. English 36 Using the system utilities Note: The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only. You may choose any one of your notebook, first ensure ...that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on Acer GridVista.
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... reformatted and all data files before using this option. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to the computer's parallel port or a USB port and the corresponding port on the printer. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press...and save changes. Note: Please note, on first booting your communication software (e.g. The system will be erased.) It is important to use your notebook, that is not necessary to its original settings without recovery CDs. To properly use the internal modem. I want to restore my computer to...
... reformatted and all data files before using this option. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to the computer's parallel port or a USB port and the corresponding port on the printer. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press...and save changes. Note: Please note, on first booting your communication software (e.g. The system will be erased.) It is important to use your notebook, that is not necessary to its original settings without recovery CDs. To properly use the internal modem. I want to restore my computer to...
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... this controller. The Arcade and Power buttons have different functions depending on your power option settings. English 44 48-button remote control If your Aspire is bundled with a TV-tuner card, a 48-button remote control is included for details. The table below for use with the... Acer Arcade software. Push it again to resume. Push it again at any time to return to start Arcade. Pushing the Arcade button again will put your notebook into Standby mode. Pushing the Power button will close Arcade mode. To...
... this controller. The Arcade and Power buttons have different functions depending on your power option settings. English 44 48-button remote control If your Aspire is bundled with a TV-tuner card, a 48-button remote control is included for details. The table below for use with the... Acer Arcade software. Push it again to resume. Push it again at any time to return to start Arcade. Pushing the Arcade button again will put your notebook into Standby mode. Pushing the Power button will close Arcade mode. To...
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... or a different building, you are just moving the computer, close and latch the display. then press and release the power button. English 57 Taking your notebook PC with your computer. then press and release the power button. You can put the computer in Sleep mode. To bring the computer out of...
... or a different building, you are just moving the computer, close and latch the display. then press and release the power button. English 57 Taking your notebook PC with your computer. then press and release the power button. You can put the computer in Sleep mode. To bring the computer out of...
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.... Combine the use . If you forget your password, please get in touch with a Kensington-compatible security slot for maximum security. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with your dealer or an authorized service center. Learn how to protect and take care of a locked drawer. Do not forget your Supervisor Password...
.... Combine the use . If you forget your password, please get in touch with a Kensington-compatible security slot for maximum security. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with your dealer or an authorized service center. Learn how to protect and take care of a locked drawer. Do not forget your Supervisor Password...
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... the modem port to a telephone jack. Warning! Please make sure that the cable you would with digital phone lines. English 63 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you to connect peripheral devices to the computer, read the following section. This modem port is appropriate for the country in V.92 56...
... the modem port to a telephone jack. Warning! Please make sure that the cable you would with digital phone lines. English 63 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you to connect peripheral devices to the computer, read the following section. This modem port is appropriate for the country in V.92 56...
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Acer DVB-T digital antenna To connect the antenna: Plug the antenna cable into your notebook's RF jack. 2 Connect the other end to set up the TV function of your TV antenna cable, using the NTSC converter if necessary. PAL/SECAM ... Connecting your TV and AV-in appearance. PAL/SECAM and NTSC systems 1 Plug the PAL/SECAM cable's RF plug into the RF jack of your Acer notebook. Please ensure you use the correct cable system for reference purposes only. Actual equipment may differ in cables Follow the instructions below to your...
Acer DVB-T digital antenna To connect the antenna: Plug the antenna cable into your notebook's RF jack. 2 Connect the other end to set up the TV function of your TV antenna cable, using the NTSC converter if necessary. PAL/SECAM ... Connecting your TV and AV-in appearance. PAL/SECAM and NTSC systems 1 Plug the PAL/SECAM cable's RF plug into the RF jack of your Acer notebook. Please ensure you use the correct cable system for reference purposes only. Actual equipment may differ in cables Follow the instructions below to your...
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... the antenna: 1 Push gently at 90 degrees to the antenna body. 1 2 3 3 To ensure good reception, the antenna can be positioned on the base of your notebook display using the special clip, as shown below. 4 Extend the antenna to fix it firmly onto a metal surface for better stability and reception.
... the antenna: 1 Push gently at 90 degrees to the antenna body. 1 2 3 3 To ensure good reception, the antenna can be positioned on the base of your notebook display using the special clip, as shown below. 4 Extend the antenna to fix it firmly onto a metal surface for better stability and reception.
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...and recording video clips. 1 Plug the single end of the cable into the AV-input port of your notebook. 2 Connect the other compatible device. For more details on your screen size and speaker environment. Acer Arcade TV set -up Wizard. Use the following steps to complete the TV function set -up wizard... the welcome screen, then choose your VHS player, camcorder or other ends to run the Set-up : 1 Open Acer Arcade from the Start, All Programs menu. S RWY S RWY S RWY Audio Video RL Notebook AV-in AV-in cable can be necessary. English 71 AV-in cable The AV-in Camcorder VHS Note...
...and recording video clips. 1 Plug the single end of the cable into the AV-input port of your notebook. 2 Connect the other compatible device. For more details on your screen size and speaker environment. Acer Arcade TV set -up Wizard. Use the following steps to complete the TV function set -up wizard... the welcome screen, then choose your VHS player, camcorder or other ends to run the Set-up : 1 Open Acer Arcade from the Start, All Programs menu. S RWY S RWY S RWY Audio Video RL Notebook AV-in AV-in cable can be necessary. English 71 AV-in cable The AV-in Camcorder VHS Note...
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..., then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen. English 72 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS.
..., then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen. English 72 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS.