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... power button below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. viii First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for the location of the power button. poster helps you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. The printed User's Guide introduces you to be more productive, please refer to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your notebook. Follow the instructions...
... power button below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. viii First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for the location of the power button. poster helps you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. The printed User's Guide introduces you to be more productive, please refer to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your notebook. Follow the instructions...
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... 1394 port 70 PC Card slot 71 ExpressCard 72 Installing memory 73 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables 74 Acer Arcade TV set-up wizard (Windows XP Home and Professional) 76 BIOS utility 77 Boot sequence 77 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 77 Password 77 Using software 78 Playing DVD movies 78 Power management 79 Acer eRecovery Management 79 Create backup 80 Restore from backup 80 Create factory default image CD 81 Re-install bundled software without CD 81 Change password 82 Troubleshooting 83 Troubleshooting tips 83 Error...
... 1394 port 70 PC Card slot 71 ExpressCard 72 Installing memory 73 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables 74 Acer Arcade TV set-up wizard (Windows XP Home and Professional) 76 BIOS utility 77 Boot sequence 77 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 77 Password 77 Using software 78 Playing DVD movies 78 Power management 79 Acer eRecovery Management 79 Create backup 80 Restore from backup 80 Create factory default image CD 81 Re-install bundled software without CD 81 Change password 82 Troubleshooting 83 Troubleshooting tips 83 Error...
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...; Image/data recovery tools: • Recover from a hidden partition (factory defaults). • Recover from the HDD (most recent user-defined recovery point). • Recover from CD/DVD. Acer eRecovery Management provides you with the need for recovery disks provided by the manufacturer. Empowering Technology 5 Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility that does away with : • Password protection. • Recovery of applications and drivers. • Image/data backup: • Back up to HDD (set recovery point). •...
...; Image/data recovery tools: • Recover from a hidden partition (factory defaults). • Recover from the HDD (most recent user-defined recovery point). • Recover from CD/DVD. Acer eRecovery Management provides you with the need for recovery disks provided by the manufacturer. Empowering Technology 5 Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility that does away with : • Password protection. • Recovery of applications and drivers. • Image/data backup: • Back up to HDD (set recovery point). •...
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... of the window. Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Maximum Battery. AC mode The default setting is "Maximum Performance." To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface, or double-click the Acer ePower Management icon in the task tray. Or, you can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to use as a template. 3 Select whether used for the new scheme...
... of the window. Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Maximum Battery. AC mode The default setting is "Maximum Performance." To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface, or double-click the Acer ePower Management icon in the task tray. Or, you can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to use as a template. 3 Select whether used for the new scheme...
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... 2 Bluetooth communication button/indicator 3 3G switch/indicator Description Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Indicates the status of the computer's functions and components. The left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. Enables/disables the 3G function. English 12 # Item 3 Keyboard 4 Touchpad 5 Click buttons (left, center and right) 6 Palmrest 7 Microphone 8 TV/media/ volume buttons 9 Easy-launch buttons 10 Status indicators 11 Power button Description For entering data into your hands when you use with Acer Arcade...
... 2 Bluetooth communication button/indicator 3 3G switch/indicator Description Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Indicates the status of the computer's functions and components. The left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. Enables/disables the 3G function. English 12 # Item 3 Keyboard 4 Touchpad 5 Click buttons (left, center and right) 6 Palmrest 7 Microphone 8 TV/media/ volume buttons 9 Easy-launch buttons 10 Status indicators 11 Power button Description For entering data into your hands when you use with Acer Arcade...
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..., USB camera). 3 S-video-in Connects to an S-video device like a DVD (NTSC/PAL) port player or camcorder (for selected models). 4 AV-in port Accepts input signals from audio/video (AV) devices (for selected models). 5 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. 6 S-video/TV-out Connects to a television or display device (NTSC/PAL) port with S-video input (for selected models). 7 External display Connects to a display device (VGA) port (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 8 DVI-D port Supports digital video connections (for selected models). 9 Ventilation slots Enable...
..., USB camera). 3 S-video-in Connects to an S-video device like a DVD (NTSC/PAL) port player or camcorder (for selected models). 4 AV-in port Accepts input signals from audio/video (AV) devices (for selected models). 5 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. 6 S-video/TV-out Connects to a television or display device (NTSC/PAL) port with S-video input (for selected models). 7 External display Connects to a display device (VGA) port (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 8 DVI-D port Supports digital video connections (for selected models). 9 Ventilation slots Enable...
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...-/89-key keyboard, with inverted "T" cursor layout; 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel • Touchpad with 4-way scroll button • 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support • Four easy-launch buttons: Empowering Key, email, Internet, user-programmable button • Six/seven media keys: TV, volume up, volume down, play/pause, stop, next, previous (for selected models) • Three communication LED-buttons: WLAN, 3G, Bluetooth® (for selected models) • Audio...
...-/89-key keyboard, with inverted "T" cursor layout; 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel • Touchpad with 4-way scroll button • 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support • Four easy-launch buttons: Empowering Key, email, Internet, user-programmable button • Six/seven media keys: TV, volume up, volume down, play/pause, stop, next, previous (for selected models) • Three communication LED-buttons: WLAN, 3G, Bluetooth® (for selected models) • Audio...
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... serveral easy-to-read status indicators: English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up when Num Lock is activated. Caps Lock Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is charging. 2. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. Icon Function Description HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. 3G Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of 3G...
... serveral easy-to-read status indicators: English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up when Num Lock is activated. Caps Lock Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is charging. 2. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. Icon Function Description HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. 3G Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of 3G...
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... provide a variety of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Application This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; It can also be used with other key in the hotkey combination. it launches the Start menu. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse key button; English 29 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
... provide a variety of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Application This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; It can also be used with other key in the hotkey combination. it launches the Start menu. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse key button; English 29 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
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...Launches Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode. Turns the internal touchpad on and off . Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the speakers on and off . Increases the sound volume. + Volume down Increases the screen brightness. Decreases the screen brightness. 30 English Hotkey Icon + Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on hotkeys. + + + + + + + + Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Volume up Brightness down...
...Launches Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode. Turns the internal touchpad on and off . Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the speakers on and off . Increases the sound volume. + Volume down Increases the screen brightness. Decreases the screen brightness. 30 English Hotkey Icon + Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on hotkeys. + + + + + + + + Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Volume up Brightness down...
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... not start or boot up the "Display Properties" dialog box. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that the resolution is a list of your Windows desktop and select Properties to restart the system. Remove or replace it is not lit, no power is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. Press the display toggle hotkey...
... not start or boot up the "Display Properties" dialog box. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that the resolution is a list of your Windows desktop and select Properties to restart the system. Remove or replace it is not lit, no power is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. Press the display toggle hotkey...
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... external accessories: 1 Save any 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 go within short distances, for example, from your office desk to shut down the computer. 4 Close the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: Click on Start, Turn...
... external accessories: 1 Save any 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 go within short distances, for example, from your office desk to shut down the computer. 4 Close the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: Click on Start, Turn...
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... keys to run it. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; Boot sequence To set a password...
... keys to run it. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; Boot sequence To set a password...
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... thank you get started with setting up your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the power button. xii First things first We would like to the AcerSystem User's Guide. poster helps you for making an Acer notebook your choice for using your computer Turning your notebook. If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting.
... thank you get started with setting up your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the power button. xii First things first We would like to the AcerSystem User's Guide. poster helps you for making an Acer notebook your choice for using your computer Turning your notebook. If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting.
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... Windows power icon in the system tray and select "Acer ePower Management". You can also turn on . 4 If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you wish to switch to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. Note: You cannot delete the predefined power plans. To switch between , edit, delete and restore power plans, as required. View and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". Using power plans Acer...
... Windows power icon in the system tray and select "Acer ePower Management". You can also turn on . 4 If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you wish to switch to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. Note: You cannot delete the predefined power plans. To switch between , edit, delete and restore power plans, as required. View and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". Using power plans Acer...
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... W AC adapter • 88-/89-key keyboard, with inverted "T" cursor layout; 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel • Touchpad with 4-way scroll button • 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support • Four easy-launch buttons: Empowering Key, email, Internet, user-programmable button • Six/seven media keys: TV, volume up, volume down, play/pause, stop, next, previous (for selected models) • Three communication LED-buttons: WLAN, 3G, Bluetooth®...
... W AC adapter • 88-/89-key keyboard, with inverted "T" cursor layout; 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel • Touchpad with 4-way scroll button • 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support • Four easy-launch buttons: Empowering Key, email, Internet, user-programmable button • Six/seven media keys: TV, volume up, volume down, play/pause, stop, next, previous (for selected models) • Three communication LED-buttons: WLAN, 3G, Bluetooth®...
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... power outlet. • If it is not lit, no power is not full-screen. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be low and unable to power the computer. Remove or replace it may arise during the use of your Windows desktop and select Properties to resume. English 43 Frequently asked questions The following is set to an external monitor...
... power outlet. • If it is not lit, no power is not full-screen. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be low and unable to power the computer. Remove or replace it may arise during the use of your Windows desktop and select Properties to resume. English 43 Frequently asked questions The following is set to an external monitor...
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... to shut down the computer. 4 Close the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord 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 using one to secure the computer. To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open files. 2 Remove any open the display; Or: You can now safely take the computer anywhere you tips and...
... to shut down the computer. 4 Close the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord 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 using one to secure the computer. To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open files. 2 Remove any open the display; Or: You can now safely take the computer anywhere you tips and...
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... screen. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Password To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen. However, if you encounter configuration problems...
... screen. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Password To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen. However, if you encounter configuration problems...
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... a user backup will not be bootable. English 89 Burn backup disc Using the Burn Disc page of Acer eRecovery Management, you can burn the factory default image, a user backup image, the current system configuration, or an application backup image to CD or DVD. 1 Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Burn Disc button. 3 Select the type of backup (factory default, user...
... a user backup will not be bootable. English 89 Burn backup disc Using the Burn Disc page of Acer eRecovery Management, you can burn the factory default image, a user backup image, the current system configuration, or an application backup image to CD or DVD. 1 Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Burn Disc button. 3 Select the type of backup (factory default, user...