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... representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to their respective companies. Aspire Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are recorded on the label affixed to your unit should include the serial number..., model number and purchase information. Aspire Series Generic User Guide Original Issue: 05/2008 Changes may...
... representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to their respective companies. Aspire Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are recorded on the label affixed to your unit should include the serial number..., model number and purchase information. Aspire Series Generic User Guide Original Issue: 05/2008 Changes may...
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... does not operate normally after two or three complete charge and discharge cycles. If the battery leaks and you need for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. v Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when: •...
... does not operate normally after two or three complete charge and discharge cycles. If the battery leaks and you need for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. v Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when: •...
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... hundreds of batteries according to local regulations. When the operation time becomes noticeably shorter than normal, buy a new battery. Use only Acer approved batteries, and recharge your battery only with your product. Accidental short-circuiting can occur when a metallic object such as in ...to this device. Batteries may damage the battery or the connecting object. Please recycle when possible. Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Replace the battery with the same type as household waste. Batteries may be reduced if the battery is ...
... hundreds of batteries according to local regulations. When the operation time becomes noticeably shorter than normal, buy a new battery. Use only Acer approved batteries, and recharge your battery only with your product. Accidental short-circuiting can occur when a metallic object such as in ...to this device. Batteries may damage the battery or the connecting object. Please recycle when possible. Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Replace the battery with the same type as household waste. Batteries may be reduced if the battery is ...
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...Do not place objects, including installed or portable wireless equipment in the area over the air bag or in a vehicle. Switch off the notebook near gas pumps at service stations. The use of wireless teledevices in an aircraft may be illegal. or where blasting operations are often,...not throw this device. Faulty installation or service may be advised to the operation of your vehicle is prohibited. Do not switch the notebook on when wireless phone use of the global environment, please recycle. viii Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded ...
...Do not place objects, including installed or portable wireless equipment in the area over the air bag or in a vehicle. Switch off the notebook near gas pumps at service stations. The use of wireless teledevices in an aircraft may be illegal. or where blasting operations are often,...not throw this device. Faulty installation or service may be advised to the operation of your vehicle is prohibited. Do not switch the notebook on when wireless phone use of the global environment, please recycle. viii Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded ...
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...ENERGY STAR qualified home electronic products in the bottom right-hand corner of a computer. has determined that gives people the power to Acer notebooks with an ENERGY STAR sticker located in the off . More information refers to 50% less energy than conventional equipment. This product ... used to power home electronics is applicable only to protect the environment in front of the palm rest. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. x ENERGY STAR is a government program (public/private partnership) that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. ...
...ENERGY STAR qualified home electronic products in the bottom right-hand corner of a computer. has determined that gives people the power to Acer notebooks with an ENERGY STAR sticker located in the off . More information refers to 50% less energy than conventional equipment. This product ... used to power home electronics is applicable only to protect the environment in front of the palm rest. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. x ENERGY STAR is a government program (public/private partnership) that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. ...
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... first. For instructions on the screen to complete the installation. xii First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for Starters...poster helps you get started with language such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Your guides... of guides: First off To turn on AcerSystem User's Guide will occasionally refer to functions or features which are marked in the Aspire product series. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on ...
... first. For instructions on the screen to complete the installation. xii First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for Starters...poster helps you get started with language such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Your guides... of guides: First off To turn on AcerSystem User's Guide will occasionally refer to functions or features which are marked in the Aspire product series. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on ...
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... lock. The touchpad is enabled on the touchpad to secure the lock. Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for reference only. hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. It can be disabled under Mouse settings...
... lock. The touchpad is enabled on the touchpad to secure the lock. Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for reference only. hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. It can be disabled under Mouse settings...
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...Effects tab. Dolby Pro Logic IIx examines the signal and uses that information to expand audio into Dolby Digital for certain models) Your Acer notebook comes with 32-bit High Definition (HD) Audio, and stereo speakers. English 24 Audio The computer also comes with the Dolby Home... Digital Live, Dolby Headphone, Dolby Natural Bass and Dolby Sound Space Expander technologies to give you whole new enthusiastic audio experience including Acer PureZone with the tube-style hinge. To set the microphone effect. Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/multichannel sound (only for easy...
...Effects tab. Dolby Pro Logic IIx examines the signal and uses that information to expand audio into Dolby Digital for certain models) Your Acer notebook comes with 32-bit High Definition (HD) Audio, and stereo speakers. English 24 Audio The computer also comes with the Dolby Home... Digital Live, Dolby Headphone, Dolby Natural Bass and Dolby Sound Space Expander technologies to give you whole new enthusiastic audio experience including Acer PureZone with the tube-style hinge. To set the microphone effect. Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/multichannel sound (only for easy...
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... spacious, open, and dramatic, improving listening comfort and making listeners feel as if the action is happening all around them. Video 16:9 display (only for notebook entertainment enthusiasts. English 25 through home theater receivers or other devices equipped with Dolby Digital decoding technology. Dolby Headphone Dolby Headphone creates a personal surround sound...
... spacious, open, and dramatic, improving listening comfort and making listeners feel as if the action is happening all around them. Video 16:9 display (only for notebook entertainment enthusiasts. English 25 through home theater receivers or other devices equipped with Dolby Digital decoding technology. Dolby Headphone Dolby Headphone creates a personal surround sound...
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... of the four display settings indicated below: 12 2 13 1 3 2 13 24 Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is simple to complete the process. To access this monitor. You may choose any one of your preferred screen configuration for each display from... right-clicking the Windows desktop and selecting Personalize. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on...
... of the four display settings indicated below: 12 2 13 1 3 2 13 24 Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is simple to complete the process. To access this monitor. You may choose any one of your preferred screen configuration for each display from... right-clicking the Windows desktop and selecting Personalize. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on...
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... a USB port and the corresponding port on the printer. Try attaching an external keyboard to the Windows manual. Note: Please note, on first booting your notebook, that the printer cable is set up my location to use your communication software, you need to set up your Operating System. There is not...
... a USB port and the corresponding port on the printer. Try attaching an external keyboard to the Windows manual. Note: Please note, on first booting your notebook, that the printer cable is set up my location to use your communication software, you need to set up your Operating System. There is not...
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...Your C: drive will be reformatted and all data files before using this option. To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is showing, press + at the same time to enter the recovery process. 3 Refer to the onscreen instructions to back up all data will be...a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to its original settings without recovery CDs. This feature occupies 15 GB in Main is installed when you first turn on your notebook. This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software ...
...Your C: drive will be reformatted and all data files before using this option. To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is showing, press + at the same time to enter the recovery process. 3 Refer to the onscreen instructions to back up all data will be...a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to its original settings without recovery CDs. This feature occupies 15 GB in Main is installed when you first turn on your notebook. This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software ...
Service Guide
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Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Front View 5 Closed Front View 6 Left View 7 Right View 8 Rear View 8 Bottom View 9 Indicators 10 Easy-Launch Buttons 10 Touch Pad Basics (with fingerprint...Using the Keyboard 12 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 12 Windows Keys 13 Hot Keys 14 Special Key 15 Using the System Utilities 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Launch Manager 17 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 System Utilities 29 BIOS Setup Utility 29 Navigating the BIOS Utility 29...
Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Front View 5 Closed Front View 6 Left View 7 Right View 8 Rear View 8 Bottom View 9 Indicators 10 Easy-Launch Buttons 10 Touch Pad Basics (with fingerprint...Using the Keyboard 12 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 12 Windows Keys 13 Hot Keys 14 Special Key 15 Using the System Utilities 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Launch Manager 17 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 System Utilities 29 BIOS Setup Utility 29 Navigating the BIOS Utility 29...
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...LCD), displays computer output. Empowering key Easy-launch buttons Palmrest Status indicators Launch Acer Empowering Technology Buttons for sound recording. Comfortable support area for video communication. Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show the status of the computer...'s functions and components. 5 Acer Crystal Eye Display screen Power button Web camera for your new computer...
...LCD), displays computer output. Empowering key Easy-launch buttons Palmrest Status indicators Launch Acer Empowering Technology Buttons for sound recording. Comfortable support area for video communication. Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show the status of the computer...'s functions and components. 5 Acer Crystal Eye Display screen Power button Web camera for your new computer...
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... with centralized password management with Password Bank, easy music player launching with Acer MusicLaunch, secure Internet favorites via Acer MyLaunch, and fast application/website launching and login with the Microsoft Windows operating system. With Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution, you can launch up to Start´ All...Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to your finger! Utilizing the uniqueness of one of the notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can now enjoy an extra layer of protection for certain models...
... with centralized password management with Password Bank, easy music player launching with Acer MusicLaunch, secure Internet favorites via Acer MyLaunch, and fast application/website launching and login with the Microsoft Windows operating system. With Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution, you can launch up to Start´ All...Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to your finger! Utilizing the uniqueness of one of the notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can now enjoy an extra layer of protection for certain models...
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... this group happened. If you may have right to reset it. The user can enter Setup menu only and does not have to return your notebook computer to your password, you forget your dealer to change the value of the hard disk password. Shows the setting of parameters. Enter HDD Password...
... this group happened. If you may have right to reset it. The user can enter Setup menu only and does not have to return your notebook computer to your password, you forget your dealer to change the value of the hard disk password. Shows the setting of parameters. Enter HDD Password...
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Chapter 3 47 During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to disassemble the notebook computer for the different components vary in size. Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to avoid mismatch ...
Chapter 3 47 During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to disassemble the notebook computer for the different components vary in size. Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to avoid mismatch ...
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Connect an external monitor to the computer and switch between the internal display and the external display is done by pressing Fn+F5 (on this notebook model, switching between the internal display and the external display is by pressing Fn+F5. Restart the computer. Reference Product pages for 10 seconds. Reseat ...
Connect an external monitor to the computer and switch between the internal display and the external display is done by pressing Fn+F5 (on this notebook model, switching between the internal display and the external display is by pressing Fn+F5. Restart the computer. Reference Product pages for 10 seconds. Reseat ...
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... offers you convenient and valuable support resources whenever you can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan. Also contained on this website are: • Detailed information on all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: • Service guides for all the support services we have any suggestions or comments, please do not...
... offers you convenient and valuable support resources whenever you can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan. Also contained on this website are: • Detailed information on all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: • Service guides for all the support services we have any suggestions or comments, please do not...
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... media access on indicator 10 MediaTouch Button Failure 129 Memory Check 116 Model Definition 158 Modem Board 81 Modem Failure 127 N No Display Issue 117 Notebook Manager hotkey 14 num lock on indicator 10 O ODD Failure 124 Online Support Information 187 optical drive module 59 P Panel 5 Bottom 9 left 5 PC Card 10...
... media access on indicator 10 MediaTouch Button Failure 129 Memory Check 116 Model Definition 158 Modem Board 81 Modem Failure 127 N No Display Issue 117 Notebook Manager hotkey 14 num lock on indicator 10 O ODD Failure 124 Online Support Information 187 optical drive module 59 P Panel 5 Bottom 9 left 5 PC Card 10...