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...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 ...view 5 Specifications 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 Frequently asked questions 22...
...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 ...view 5 Specifications 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 Frequently asked questions 22...
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... and center, and right) right mouse buttons, the center button serves as a 4way scroll button. 8 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 9 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. English 2 # Item Description 5 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that turn on . Indicates the status of wireless button/indicator...
... and center, and right) right mouse buttons, the center button serves as a 4way scroll button. 8 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 9 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. English 2 # Item Description 5 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that turn on . Indicates the status of wireless button/indicator...
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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 connection (dual band...174; 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-pin 65 W AC adapter 84-/85-key keyboard Touchpad with 4-way integrated scroll button Four easy-launch buttons Two front-panel ...
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 connection (dual band...174; 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-pin 65 W AC adapter 84-/85-key keyboard Touchpad with 4-way integrated scroll button Four easy-launch buttons Two front-panel ...
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English 9 Indicators The computer has three easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-left above the keyboard, and four on . Media activity Indicates when the hard disk or optical drive is being charged. 1. Battery Lights up when Num Lock is on the ...
English 9 Indicators The computer has three easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-left above the keyboard, and four on . Media activity Indicates when the hard disk or optical drive is being charged. 1. Battery Lights up when Num Lock is on the ...
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...P Default application Email application (user-programmable) Internet browser (user-programmable) Acer eManager (user-programmable) User-programmable These buttons are four buttons. English 10 Easy-launch buttons Located at the upper-left, above the keyboard are called Easy-launch buttons. The mail and Web buttons are : ...mail, Web browser, Acer Empowering Key " " and one user-programmable button. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. They are pre-set the Web ...
...P Default application Email application (user-programmable) Internet browser (user-programmable) Acer eManager (user-programmable) User-programmable These buttons are four buttons. English 10 Easy-launch buttons Located at the upper-left, above the keyboard are called Easy-launch buttons. The mail and Web buttons are : ...mail, Web browser, Acer Empowering Key " " and one user-programmable button. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. They are pre-set the Web ...
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...Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). It is in a letters on embedded keypad. English 13 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and 12 function keys. When Num Lock is on, the ...embedded keypad is indicated by small characters located on the keys. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing Type the letters in numeric mode. A better solution would be to do a lot of the keycaps. When Scroll Lock...
...Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). It is in a letters on embedded keypad. English 13 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and 12 function keys. When Num Lock is on, the ...embedded keypad is indicated by small characters located on the keys. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing Type the letters in numeric mode. A better solution would be to do a lot of the keycaps. When Scroll Lock...
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.... < > + Opens Help and Support. < > + Opens the Find: All Files dialog box. < > + Opens the Run dialog box. < > + Minimizes all windows action. English 14 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it opens the application's context menu. It can also be used with other key in the hotkey...
.... < > + Opens Help and Support. < > + Opens the Find: All Files dialog box. < > + Opens the Run dialog box. < > + Minimizes all windows action. English 14 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it opens the application's context menu. It can also be used with other key in the hotkey...
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... sign 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 Either directly press the key 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 of the keyboard. To type: The Euro symbol 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 Either directly press the key at the bottom-right of the...
... sign 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 Either directly press the key 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 of the keyboard. To type: The Euro symbol 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 Either directly press the key at the bottom-right of the...
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English 21 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is set the four Easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on page 10 for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate ...
English 21 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is set the four Easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on page 10 for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate ...
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... I want to a power outlet and that the printer is connected to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the computer. Try attaching an external keyboard to adjust the volume. The printer does not work (selected models only.) Check the following : • Make sure that it works, contact your dealer... or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be too low. Check the following : • Make sure that the infrared port is heard from the computer. The...
... I want to a power outlet and that the printer is connected to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the computer. Try attaching an external keyboard to adjust the volume. The printer does not work (selected models only.) Check the following : • Make sure that it works, contact your dealer... or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be too low. Check the following : • Make sure that the infrared port is heard from the computer. The...
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... room. To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks 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 shut down the computer. 4 Close the display...
... room. To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks 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 shut down the computer. 4 Close the display...
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... condensation before turning on the computer. Airport security may require you to turn on your computer at home, you may want to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse. Make sure that the battery in an environment with a temperature between outside and room temperature. English 38 What to take with you...
... condensation before turning on the computer. Airport security may require you to turn on your computer at home, you may want to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse. Make sure that the battery in an environment with a temperature between outside and room temperature. English 38 What to take with you...
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... configuration and power interface (ACPI), which allows for your computer. English 48 Note: To change the region code, insert a DVD movie of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, floppy drive, hard disk, peripherals connected to the serial and parallel ports, and video memory. System activity refers to any activity involving one or...
... configuration and power interface (ACPI), which allows for your computer. English 48 Note: To change the region code, insert a DVD movie of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, floppy drive, hard disk, peripherals connected to the serial and parallel ports, and video memory. System activity refers to any activity involving one or...
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... POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to deal with the recommended course of action. Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer. keyboard connected Keyboard interface error Contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance. contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Hard disk 0 extended...
... POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to deal with the recommended course of action. Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer. keyboard connected Keyboard interface error Contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance. contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Hard disk 0 extended...
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... frequently-asked questions 22 front view 2 H Hibernation mode hotkey 15 hotkeys 14 I IEEE 1394 port 44 indicator lights 9 infrared 43 K keyboard 13 embedded numeric keypad 13 hotkeys 14 lock keys 13 troubleshooting 23 Windows keys 14 L LEDs 9 left view 2 M media access on ...17 ejecting manually 23 troubleshooting 23 cleaning computer v computer bringing to meetings 37 caring for iv cleaning v disconnecting 36 features 1, 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 ...
... frequently-asked questions 22 front view 2 H Hibernation mode hotkey 15 hotkeys 14 I IEEE 1394 port 44 indicator lights 9 infrared 43 K keyboard 13 embedded numeric keypad 13 hotkeys 14 lock keys 13 troubleshooting 23 Windows keys 14 L LEDs 9 left view 2 M media access on ...17 ejecting manually 23 troubleshooting 23 cleaning computer v computer bringing to meetings 37 caring for iv cleaning v disconnecting 36 features 1, 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 ...
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... embedded 13 P password 40 types 40 PC Card 45 ejecting 45 inserting 45 ports 42 printer troubleshooting 23 problems 22 CD-ROM 23 display 22 keyboard 23 printer 23 startup 22 troubleshooting 52 Q questions setting location for modem use 24 S safety CD or DVD 60 FCC notice 54 general instructions 59...
... embedded 13 P password 40 types 40 PC Card 45 ejecting 45 inserting 45 ports 42 printer troubleshooting 23 problems 22 CD-ROM 23 display 22 keyboard 23 printer 23 startup 22 troubleshooting 52 Q questions setting location for modem use 24 S safety CD or DVD 60 FCC notice 54 general instructions 59...