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... result in electric shock and/or injury. Do not insert the plug into the product. • To avoid damage of the product and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. If you are used with a three-wire grounded plug. The plug... cord is used , the load should never be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are provided for details. If the product falls, it from lithium battery pack. Warning! Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into a non-grounded power outlet.
... result in electric shock and/or injury. Do not insert the plug into the product. • To avoid damage of the product and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. If you are used with a three-wire grounded plug. The plug... cord is used , the load should never be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are provided for details. If the product falls, it from lithium battery pack. Warning! Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into a non-grounded power outlet.
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... make sure that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may result in fire. Replace the battery with the same type as opening or removing covers may expose you need for service • the product does not operate ...all servicing to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Use of another battery may explode if not handled properly. Follow local regulations when disposing of fire or explosion. Batteries may present a risk of used batteries. If you to qualified service personnel. Unplug this product from children. ...
... make sure that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may result in fire. Replace the battery with the same type as opening or removing covers may expose you need for service • the product does not operate ...all servicing to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Use of another battery may explode if not handled properly. Follow local regulations when disposing of fire or explosion. Batteries may present a risk of used batteries. If you to qualified service personnel. Unplug this product from children. ...
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...asked questions" on page 40. If either of the same kind as replacements. xiv Taking care of your battery pack Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of the following occurs: • the computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged; •...operate normally please refer to local regulations. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1 Turn off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Turn the power off the computer and remove the...
...asked questions" on page 40. If either of the same kind as replacements. xiv Taking care of your battery pack Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of the following occurs: • the computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged; •...operate normally please refer to local regulations. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1 Turn off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Turn the power off the computer and remove the...
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... your AC adapter xiii Taking care of your battery pack xiv Cleaning and servicing xiv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer eAudio Management 6 Acer ePresentation Management 7 Acer eDataSecurity Management 8 Acer eLock Management 9 Acer eRecovery Management 11 Acer eSettings Management 13 Windows Mobility Center 14 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Front view 15 Closed front...
... your AC adapter xiii Taking care of your battery pack xiv Cleaning and servicing xiv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer eAudio Management 6 Acer ePresentation Management 7 Acer eDataSecurity Management 8 Acer eLock Management 9 Acer eRecovery Management 11 Acer eSettings Management 13 Windows Mobility Center 14 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Front view 15 Closed front...
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... Dolby Home Theater for surround/multi-channel sound 35 Set playback as digital output 35 Using the system utilities 37 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 37 Launch Manager 38 Norton Internet Security 39 Frequently asked questions 40 Requesting service 43 ...ITW) 43 Before you call 43 Battery pack 44 Battery pack characteristics 44 Maximizing the battery's life 44 Installing and removing the battery pack 45 Charging the battery 46 Checking the battery level 46 Optimising battery life 46 Battery-low warning 47 Acer Arcade (for selected models) 48 ...
... Dolby Home Theater for surround/multi-channel sound 35 Set playback as digital output 35 Using the system utilities 37 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 37 Launch Manager 38 Norton Internet Security 39 Frequently asked questions 40 Requesting service 43 ...ITW) 43 Before you call 43 Battery pack 44 Battery pack characteristics 44 Maximizing the battery's life 44 Installing and removing the battery pack 45 Charging the battery 46 Checking the battery level 46 Optimising battery life 46 Battery-low warning 47 Acer Arcade (for selected models) 48 ...
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... default in the upper half of your screen, it . Actual product specifications may vary. • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer eAudio Management allows you to the following content is no way to reset it easy for...
... default in the upper half of your screen, it . Actual product specifications may vary. • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer eAudio Management allows you to the following content is no way to reset it easy for...
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...View and adjust settings for your new power plan. 3 Choose a predefined power plan to base your customized plan on /off system components to extend battery life. 1 Switch to the power plan you to save and quickly switch to a personalized set of power options. 1 Click the Create Power ...Plan icon. 2 Enter a name for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". To access this utility, select "Acer ePower Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar, run the program from the drop-down list. 2 Click "Apply...
...View and adjust settings for your new power plan. 3 Choose a predefined power plan to base your customized plan on /off system components to extend battery life. 1 Switch to the power plan you to save and quickly switch to a personalized set of power options. 1 Click the Create Power ...Plan icon. 2 Enter a name for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". To access this utility, select "Acer ePower Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar, run the program from the drop-down list. 2 Click "Apply...
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To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to save your new settings. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you are currently using. Click the sleep and hibernate modes. to the panel in 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window.
To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to save your new settings. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you are currently using. Click the sleep and hibernate modes. to the panel in 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window.
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Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 20 Base view English # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 5 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 6 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even after cooling fan prolonged use.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 20 Base view English # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 5 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 6 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even after cooling fan prolonged use.
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...power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes • 53.28 W 4800 mAh 6-cell Li-ion battery pack • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter (for selected models) • 2.5-hour rapid charge system-off • 3-hour charge-in microphone... Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam, supporting Acer PrimaLite™ technology • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone • WLAN: Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g and 802.11a/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® solution, ...
...power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes • 53.28 W 4800 mAh 6-cell Li-ion battery pack • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter (for selected models) • 2.5-hour rapid charge system-off • 3-hour charge-in microphone... Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam, supporting Acer PrimaLite™ technology • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone • WLAN: Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g and 802.11a/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® solution, ...
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...controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support, independent US and Euro dollar sign keys Easy-launch buttons: Empowering Key, WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade ExpressCard™/54 slot 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) Four USB 2.0 ports IEEE 1394 port Consumer infrared (CIR) port...-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port DC-in jack for AC adapter Acer Xpress VoIP phone featuring Acer Voice Connection Manager Acer Media Center remote control 512 MB, 1 or 2GB DDR2 667 MHz soDIMM modules 6-cell Li-ion battery pack 3-pin 90 W AC adapter 3-pin 65 W AC adapter External USB...
...controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support, independent US and Euro dollar sign keys Easy-launch buttons: Empowering Key, WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade ExpressCard™/54 slot 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) Four USB 2.0 ports IEEE 1394 port Consumer infrared (CIR) port...-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port DC-in jack for AC adapter Acer Xpress VoIP phone featuring Acer Voice Connection Manager Acer Media Center remote control 512 MB, 1 or 2GB DDR2 667 MHz soDIMM modules 6-cell Li-ion battery pack 3-pin 90 W AC adapter 3-pin 65 W AC adapter External USB...
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Icon Function HDD Description Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is activated. Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is closed up when Caps Lock is activated. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Indicates the computer's power status. Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. 1. 25 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators. Caps Lock Power Lights up .
Icon Function HDD Description Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is activated. Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is closed up when Caps Lock is activated. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Indicates the computer's power status. Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. 1. 25 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators. Caps Lock Power Lights up .
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... to save power. Connect the AC adapter to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. Press + (increase) to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be too low. Easy solutions are using on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up.... Check the following : • The volume may be muted. I turned on the battery, it may be low and unable to the power outlet. • If it is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk...
... to save power. Connect the AC adapter to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. Press + (increase) to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be too low. Easy solutions are using on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up.... Check the following : • The volume may be muted. I turned on the battery, it may be low and unable to the power outlet. • If it is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk...
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...-use between charges. This means that the battery's performance will degrade over time. Maximizing the battery's life Like all other batteries, your battery's life, you are advised to adhere to operate the computer. The battery will come in a significantly faster charge time. English 44 Battery pack The computer uses a battery pack that gives you long use , enabling...
...-use between charges. This means that the battery's performance will degrade over time. Maximizing the battery's life Like all other batteries, your battery's life, you are advised to adhere to operate the computer. The battery will come in a significantly faster charge time. English 44 Battery pack The computer uses a battery pack that gives you long use , enabling...
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... condition your computer. Failure to follow this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used for more you want to its effective life. A standard computer battery has a life span of the battery. Otherwise, turn off the computer first. make sure that the end with... this procedure will also shorten the effective lifespan of about 300 charges. If the computer is facing up. 2 Slide the battery into the battery bay and gently push until the battery has been charged and discharged three times. English English 45 Follow these steps again until the...
... condition your computer. Failure to follow this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used for more you want to its effective life. A standard computer battery has a life span of the battery. Otherwise, turn off the computer first. make sure that the end with... this procedure will also shorten the effective lifespan of about 300 charges. If the computer is facing up. 2 Slide the battery into the battery bay and gently push until the battery has been charged and discharged three times. English English 45 Follow these steps again until the...
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...cycle and improving recharging efficiency. The recommended temperature is correctly installed in the battery bay. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Charging the battery To charge the battery, first make sure that it is charging. Note: You are advised to ...follow the suggestions set out below: • Purchase an extra battery pack. • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for on AC power while your computer on -the-go use. • Eject a PC Card if it...
...cycle and improving recharging efficiency. The recommended temperature is correctly installed in the battery bay. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Charging the battery To charge the battery, first make sure that it is charging. Note: You are advised to ...follow the suggestions set out below: • Purchase an extra battery pack. • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for on AC power while your computer on -the-go use. • Eject a PC Card if it...
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.... 3. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then connect to become fully depleted and the computer shuts down. Replace the battery pack. 5. When the battery-low warning appears, the recommended course of action depends on the computer and resume work . Turn off the computer. 4. Close all.... 1. Shut down the operating system to turn off the computer. English 47 Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to turn off the computer if you want to recharge the battery rapidly. English Warning: Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible after the...
.... 3. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then connect to become fully depleted and the computer shuts down. Replace the battery pack. 5. When the battery-low warning appears, the recommended course of action depends on the computer and resume work . Turn off the computer. 4. Close all.... 1. Shut down the operating system to turn off the computer. English 47 Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to turn off the computer if you want to recharge the battery rapidly. English Warning: Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible after the...
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... turned off but the Sleep indicator is not fully charged, you may enter Hibernation mode after being in your desktop, follow these steps to your battery is on . Taking the computer home When you are moving from sliding around and cushion it if it should fall. What to take with you... Unless you have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode. Note that can damage the screen. If the power indicator is off . In both cases, press and release...
... turned off but the Sleep indicator is not fully charged, you may enter Hibernation mode after being in your desktop, follow these steps to your battery is on . Taking the computer home When you are moving from sliding around and cushion it if it should fall. What to take with you... Unless you have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode. Note that can damage the screen. If the power indicator is off . In both cases, press and release...
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...adapter, you can cause condensation. Traveling with the computer When you are moving within a larger distance, for instance, from home. Make sure that the battery in the computer is greater than 10 °C (18 °F), allow the computer to come to room temperature slowly. If possible, leave the ...computer when carrying it home. What to take with you Take the following items with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use at home for significant periods of the car to avoid exposing the computer ...
...adapter, you can cause condensation. Traveling with the computer When you are moving within a larger distance, for instance, from home. Make sure that the battery in the computer is greater than 10 °C (18 °F), allow the computer to come to room temperature slowly. If possible, leave the ...computer when carrying it home. What to take with you Take the following items with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use at home for significant periods of the car to avoid exposing the computer ...
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... following items with 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 converter kits sold for appliances to power the computer. • If you are using...
... following items with 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 converter kits sold for appliances to power the computer. • If you are using...