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... radio communications. Also, any interference received, including interference that are some ways to take care of your warranty. Taking care of your battery pack Here are included in should not exceed the fuse rating. If either of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause ...: • Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. For more information about our products, services, and support information, please visit our website: http://global.acer.com. v • The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in the user's manual of each RF option device. ...
... radio communications. Also, any interference received, including interference that are some ways to take care of your warranty. Taking care of your battery pack Here are included in should not exceed the fuse rating. If either of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause ...: • Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. For more information about our products, services, and support information, please visit our website: http://global.acer.com. v • The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in the user's manual of each RF option device. ...
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...your computer on and off iii Taking care of your computer iv Taking care of your AC adapter iv Taking care of your battery pack v Cleaning and servicing v An Aspire tour 1 Front view 1 Closed front view 2 Left view 3 Right view 4 Rear view 4 Base view 5 Specifications ...DVD) drive tray 17 Using a computer security 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 Frequently asked questions 22 Requesting service 25 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 25...
...your computer on and off iii Taking care of your computer iv Taking care of your AC adapter iv Taking care of your battery pack v Cleaning and servicing v An Aspire tour 1 Front view 1 Closed front view 2 Left view 3 Right view 4 Rear view 4 Base view 5 Specifications ...DVD) drive tray 17 Using a computer security 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 Frequently asked questions 22 Requesting service 25 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 25...
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... on model). Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). English # Icon Item 7 Battery indicator Left view 3 Description Lights up when the battery is being charged. # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Item External display port S-video out port Network jack Modem jack Description Connects to a phone line. Note...
... on model). Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). English # Icon Item 7 Battery indicator Left view 3 Description Lights up when the battery is being charged. # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Item External display port S-video out port Network jack Modem jack Description Connects to a phone line. Note...
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... or tray design, depending on model) Ventilation Enable the computer to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Optical drive Internal optical drive; Rear view # Icon 1 Item Battery Description Powers the computer. English 4 # Icon 10 Item Description PC Card slot eject Ejects the PC Card from the eject button drive. button Right view...
... or tray design, depending on model) Ventilation Enable the computer to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Optical drive Internal optical drive; Rear view # Icon 1 Item Battery Description Powers the computer. English 4 # Icon 10 Item Description PC Card slot eject Ejects the PC Card from the eject button drive. button Right view...
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latch compartment 5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by a screw). 6 Battery release Releases the battery for removal. Connects to an AC adapter. English # Icon 2 3 Item Power jack USB 2.0 port Base view 5 Description Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). # Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 4 Memory Houses the computer's main memory and mini PCI Card.
latch compartment 5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by a screw). 6 Battery release Releases the battery for removal. Connects to an AC adapter. English # Icon 2 3 Item Power jack USB 2.0 port Base view 5 Description Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). # Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 4 Memory Houses the computer's main memory and mini PCI Card.
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...Wake-on -Ring ready LAN: 10/100 Mbps (Aspire 3600) or gigabit (Aspire 5500) Ethernet; Wake-on -LAN ready WLAN: Aspire 3600 Integrated 802.11b/g Wi-Fi® CERTIFIED™ solution supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology support Aspire 5500 Integrated Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG network ...W (6-cell) and 80.3 W (9-cell) Li-ion battery packs (for Aspire 5500) • 3-hour battery life for models using ATI MOBILITY™ RADEON® X700 (6-cell) 44.6 W (6-cell) Li-ion battery pack (for Aspire 3600) • 2.5-hour battery life 2.5-hour rapid charge, 3.5-hour charge-in-use 3-...
...Wake-on -Ring ready LAN: 10/100 Mbps (Aspire 3600) or gigabit (Aspire 5500) Ethernet; Wake-on -LAN ready WLAN: Aspire 3600 Integrated 802.11b/g Wi-Fi® CERTIFIED™ solution supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology support Aspire 5500 Integrated Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG network ...W (6-cell) and 80.3 W (9-cell) Li-ion battery packs (for Aspire 5500) • 3-hour battery life for models using ATI MOBILITY™ RADEON® X700 (6-cell) 44.6 W (6-cell) Li-ion battery pack (for Aspire 3600) • 2.5-hour battery life 2.5-hour rapid charge, 3.5-hour charge-in-use 3-...
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... DC-in jack for AC adapter Kensington lock slot BIOS user and supervisor passwords Acer eManager (eSettings/ePresentation/ ePowerManagement/eNetManagement/eRecovery) Acer GridVista Acer Arcade Acer Launch Manager Acer System Recovery CD Norton AntiVirus™ Adobe® Reader® CyberLink® ...PowerDVD™ NTI CD-Maker™ 512 MB or 1 GB soDIMM memory External USB floppy disk drive 9-cell Li-ion battery pack 65 W...
... DC-in jack for AC adapter Kensington lock slot BIOS user and supervisor passwords Acer eManager (eSettings/ePresentation/ ePowerManagement/eNetManagement/eRecovery) Acer GridVista Acer Arcade Acer Launch Manager Acer System Recovery CD Norton AntiVirus™ Adobe® Reader® CyberLink® ...PowerDVD™ NTI CD-Maker™ 512 MB or 1 GB soDIMM memory External USB floppy disk drive 9-cell Li-ion battery pack 65 W...
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... Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Lights up when Caps Lock is being charged. 1. Power Lights up when the battery is activated. Media activity Indicates when the hard disk or optical drive is charging. ...2. Bluetooth Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. The power, battery, and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is on the front panel. Wireless LAN Indicates the status...
... Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Lights up when Caps Lock is being charged. 1. Power Lights up when the battery is activated. Media activity Indicates when the hard disk or optical drive is charging. ...2. Bluetooth Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. The power, battery, and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is on the front panel. Wireless LAN Indicates the status...
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...Easy-launch buttons" on the appropriate application and select the Help function. Acer eRecovery Creates backups and recovers system configurations reliably. For more information, open Acer eManager, click on page 10. Acer ePowerManagement (on selected models) Helps you to quickly and easily connect to... a projector. English 19 Using the system utilities Acer eManager The innovative Acer eManager software is designed for easy access to control all your PC's power schemes and maximize battery life. Acer eSettings Makes managing system settings and security easy. Press "...
...Easy-launch buttons" on the appropriate application and select the Help function. Acer eRecovery Creates backups and recovers system configurations reliably. For more information, open Acer eManager, click on page 10. Acer ePowerManagement (on selected models) Helps you to quickly and easily connect to... a projector. English 19 Using the system utilities Acer eManager The innovative Acer eManager software is designed for easy access to control all your PC's power schemes and maximize battery life. Acer eSettings Makes managing system settings and security easy. Press "...
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... button to save power. Each computer display has a different native resolution depending on . If you are not full-screen on the computer or on the battery, it with a system disk and press + + to restart the system. Right-click on the Settings tab to make sure that may be set to an... external monitor. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the power outlet. • If it is not lit...
... button to save power. Each computer display has a different native resolution depending on . If you are not full-screen on the computer or on the battery, it with a system disk and press + + to restart the system. Right-click on the Settings tab to make sure that may be set to an... external monitor. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the power outlet. • If it is not lit...
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...; increases the speaker volume. increases the screen brightness Brightness down ; press to control and fine-tune the features and settings of Acer Arcade. press to skip backward to stop playing the audio track or video file. press to the previous track or video file ...and start playing the audio track or video file. Hotkey + + + + + + + + + + + + + Function Online help menu Acer ePowerManagement with battery information Display toggle Screen blank Speaker toggle Volume up ; decreases the screen brightness Play; Backward;
...; increases the speaker volume. increases the screen brightness Brightness down ; press to control and fine-tune the features and settings of Acer Arcade. press to skip backward to stop playing the audio track or video file. press to the previous track or video file ...and start playing the audio track or video file. Hotkey + + + + + + + + + + + + + Function Online help menu Acer ePowerManagement with battery information Display toggle Screen blank Speaker toggle Volume up ; decreases the screen brightness Play; Backward;
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...); Caution: Avoid packing items next to turn the computer back on. If the power indicator is off . What to take to short meetings A fully charged battery runs the computer for about 3 to 4 hours (depending on model.) If your meeting is shorter than that you have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain... on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode for the trip home: • Check that , you probably do not need to take the AC adapter with...
...); Caution: Avoid packing items next to turn the computer back on. If the power indicator is off . What to take to short meetings A fully charged battery runs the computer for about 3 to 4 hours (depending on model.) If your meeting is shorter than that you have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain... on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode for the trip home: • Check that , you probably do not need to take the AC adapter with...
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.... Allow the computer to return to and from home. If possible, leave the computer for condensation before turning on the computer. Make sure that the battery in the computer is greater than 10 °C (18 °F), allow the computer to come to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse.
.... Allow the computer to return to and from home. If possible, leave the computer for condensation before turning on the computer. Make sure that the battery in the computer is greater than 10 °C (18 °F), allow the computer to come to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse.
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...computer inspected by hand. What to bring with you Bring the following items with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for traveling. Traveling ...you: • AC adapter • Power cords that are appropriate for the country to which you are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer • Proof of purchase, in case you need to show...
...computer inspected by hand. What to bring with you Bring the following items with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for traveling. Traveling ...you: • AC adapter • Power cords that are appropriate for the country to which you are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer • Proof of purchase, in case you need to show...
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... the memory cover. 3 (a) Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot, then (b) gently press it down until it clicks into your local Acer dealer. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into place. 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it . Your computer ... screws from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Then turn the computer over to run it with the screw. 5 Reinstall the battery pack, and reconnect the AC adapter. 6 Turn on the computer. Please consult a qualified technician or contact your computer's BIOS. However, if...
... the memory cover. 3 (a) Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot, then (b) gently press it down until it clicks into your local Acer dealer. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into place. 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it . Your computer ... screws from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Then turn the computer over to run it with the screw. 5 Reinstall the battery pack, and reconnect the AC adapter. 6 Turn on the computer. Please consult a qualified technician or contact your computer's BIOS. However, if...
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... open the computer yourself; 52 English Troubleshooting This chapter shows you how to deal with the recommended course of action. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. CMOS checksum error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Hard disk 0 error Contact your...
... open the computer yourself; 52 English Troubleshooting This chapter shows you how to deal with the recommended course of action. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. CMOS checksum error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Hard disk 0 error Contact your...
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...: UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7 A 125 V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent. Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used batteries promptly. 14 To avoid hazard of unexpected electrical shock, use the AC adapter only when the wall socket is located on the drive. LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE... PRODUCTO LÁSER DE LA CLASE I STRÅLEN Do not disassemble or dispose of fire or explosion. 13 Warning! Use of another battery may explode if not handled properly. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is properly grounded. 15 Use only the proper ...
...: UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7 A 125 V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent. Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used batteries promptly. 14 To avoid hazard of unexpected electrical shock, use the AC adapter only when the wall socket is located on the drive. LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE... PRODUCTO LÁSER DE LA CLASE I STRÅLEN Do not disassemble or dispose of fire or explosion. 13 Warning! Use of another battery may explode if not handled properly. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is properly grounded. 15 Use only the proper ...
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... F FAQ. 67 Index A AC adapter caring for iv audio 18 adjusting the volume 18 troubleshooting 23 B battery pack caring for v BIOS utility 46 brightness hotkeys 15 C caps lock 13 on indicator 9 care AC adapter iv battery pack v computer iv CD-ROM ejecting 17 ejecting manually 23 troubleshooting 23 cleaning computer v computer bringing...
... F FAQ. 67 Index A AC adapter caring for iv audio 18 adjusting the volume 18 troubleshooting 23 B battery pack caring for v BIOS utility 46 brightness hotkeys 15 C caps lock 13 on indicator 9 care AC adapter iv battery pack v computer iv CD-ROM ejecting 17 ejecting manually 23 troubleshooting 23 cleaning computer v computer bringing...