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... points or other controls may result in damage and will not occur at temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above 40°C (104°F). Do not use it to replace the power cord set . Do not pierce, open or disassemble the battery. The full performance of the battery, charging will often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of this product...
... points or other controls may result in damage and will not occur at temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above 40°C (104°F). Do not use it to replace the power cord set . Do not pierce, open or disassemble the battery. The full performance of the battery, charging will often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of this product...
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... new computer. For more productive, please refer to the basic features and functions of the power button. If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on how to thank you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. For instructions on your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off To turn on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting...
... new computer. For more productive, please refer to the basic features and functions of the power button. If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on how to thank you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. For instructions on your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off To turn on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting...
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... keys 32 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 33 Using a computer security lock 33 Audio 34 Adjusting the volume 34 Using 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 Frequently asked questions 40 Requesting service 43 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 43 Before you call 43 Battery...
... keys 32 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 33 Using a computer security lock 33 Audio 34 Adjusting the volume 34 Using 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 Frequently asked questions 40 Requesting service 43 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 43 Before you call 43 Battery...
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... to bring with you 64 Special considerations 64 Securing your computer 65 Using a computer security lock 65 Using passwords 65 Entering passwords 66 Setting passwords 66 Expanding through options 67 Connectivity options 67 Fax/data modem 67 Built-in network feature 68 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 68 IEEE 1394 port 69 ExpressCard 70 Installing memory 71 BIOS utility 72 Boot sequence 72 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 72 Password 72 Using software 73 Playing DVD movies 73 Power management 74
... to bring with you 64 Special considerations 64 Securing your computer 65 Using a computer security lock 65 Using passwords 65 Entering passwords 66 Setting passwords 66 Expanding through options 67 Connectivity options 67 Fax/data modem 67 Built-in network feature 68 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 68 IEEE 1394 port 69 ExpressCard 70 Installing memory 71 BIOS utility 72 Boot sequence 72 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 72 Password 72 Using software 73 Playing DVD movies 73 Power management 74
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... select "Password Setup" to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer system. Make sure to create it provides access to the following content is no way to reset it except by default in the upper half of your system. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to external storage media. • Acer eRecovery Management backs up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer eAudio Management allows you...
... select "Password Setup" to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer system. Make sure to create it provides access to the following content is no way to reset it except by default in the upper half of your system. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to external storage media. • Acer eRecovery Management backs up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer eAudio Management allows you...
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... power plans. Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your new power plan. To create a new power plan: Creating customized power plans allows you to save your power management options. You can also turn on . 4 If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you wish to switch 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...
... power plans. Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your new power plan. To create a new power plan: Creating customized power plans allows you to save your power management options. You can also turn on . 4 If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you wish to switch 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...
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... be automatically switched out when an external display is connected to the system. Empowering Technology 7 Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you need to use an external resolution that are not auto-detected, launch Acer ePresentation Management to choose an appropriate display setting. If autodetection hardware is not supported by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your display settings using the hotkey: + . For projectors and external devices that is implemented in the system and the external display supports it, your...
... be automatically switched out when an external display is connected to the system. Empowering Technology 7 Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you need to use an external resolution that are not auto-detected, launch Acer ePresentation Management to choose an appropriate display setting. If autodetection hardware is not supported by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your display settings using the hotkey: + . For projectors and external devices that is implemented in the system and the external display supports it, your...
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... yet effective utility that allows you to lock removable storage, optical and floppy drive devices to remember or write down your password. includes any reboot necessary, and will remain after rebooting, until removed. includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives, and any of CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, HD-DVD or Blu-ray drive devices. • Floppy Drive Devices - 3.5-inch floppy drives only. Empowering Technology 9 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is unattended. • Removable Storage Devices -
... yet effective utility that allows you to lock removable storage, optical and floppy drive devices to remember or write down your password. includes any reboot necessary, and will remain after rebooting, until removed. includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives, and any of CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, HD-DVD or Blu-ray drive devices. • Floppy Drive Devices - 3.5-inch floppy drives only. Empowering Technology 9 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is unattended. • Removable Storage Devices -
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... service on /off , and a shortcut to fit the situation as you change locations, networks or activities. To launch Windows Mobility Center: • Use the shortcut key < > + • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display...
... service on /off , and a shortcut to fit the situation as you change locations, networks or activities. To launch Windows Mobility Center: • Use the shortcut key < > + • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display...
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... or display device (NTSC/PAL) port with S-video input. 2 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. External display (VGA) port Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000- Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). ExpressCard/54 slot Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module. 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xDPicture Card (xD). Connects to...
... or display device (NTSC/PAL) port with S-video input. 2 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. External display (VGA) port Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000- Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). ExpressCard/54 slot Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module. 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xDPicture Card (xD). Connects to...
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... slots Description Enable the computer to an AC adapter. 19 Right view English # Icon Item Description 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; button 4 Emergency eject Ejects the optical drive tray when the hole computer is indicator active. 3 Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the drive. accepts CDs or DVDs (slot-load or tray-load depending on model). 2 Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is turned off. 5 2 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera...
... slots Description Enable the computer to an AC adapter. 19 Right view English # Icon Item Description 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; button 4 Emergency eject Ejects the optical drive tray when the hole computer is indicator active. 3 Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the drive. accepts CDs or DVDs (slot-load or tray-load depending on model). 2 Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is turned off. 5 2 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera...
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...) key travel • Seamless touchpad with 4-way scroll button • 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support, independent US and Euro dollar sign keys, media control keys • Empowering Key • Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth I/O interface • ExpressCard™/54 slot • 5-in-1 card reader (SD™/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • Four USB 2.0 ports • IEEE 1394 port • External display (VGA) port • S-video/TV...
...) key travel • Seamless touchpad with 4-way scroll button • 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support, independent US and Euro dollar sign keys, media control keys • Empowering Key • Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth I/O interface • ExpressCard™/54 slot • 5-in-1 card reader (SD™/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • Four USB 2.0 ports • IEEE 1394 port • External display (VGA) port • S-video/TV...
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The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. It is indicated by small characters located on embedded keypad Type numbers in uppercase. Cursor-control keys Hold while using on the keys. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off . cursor-control keys. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external keypad. When Num Lock is on, all...
The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. It is indicated by small characters located on embedded keypad Type numbers in uppercase. Cursor-control keys Hold while using on the keys. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off . cursor-control keys. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external keypad. When Num Lock is on, all...
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English 30 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < > : Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to a network domain) < > + : Minimizes all windows < > + : Open the Run dialog...
English 30 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < > : Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to a network domain) < > + : Minimizes all windows < > + : Open the Run dialog...
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...'s controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off . Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. Note: On models shipped with Windows Vista™ Starter Edition, Fn-F2 launches System Properties and Fn-F3 launches Power Options Hotkey Icon Function Description + Hotkey help Displays help on and off . English 31 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key...
...'s controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off . Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. Note: On models shipped with Windows Vista™ Starter Edition, Fn-F2 launches System Properties and Fn-F3 launches Power Options Hotkey Icon Function Description + Hotkey help Displays help on and off . English 31 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key...
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... the power indicator: • If it may arise during the use the unlimited volume control wheel to an external monitor. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be low and unable to the power outlet. • If it is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. No audio is in the external USB floppy drive...
... the power indicator: • If it may arise during the use the unlimited volume control wheel to an external monitor. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be low and unable to the power outlet. • If it is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. No audio is in the external USB floppy drive...
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... from external accessories: 1 Save any open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off (Windows XP). English 61 Taking your notebook PC with your computer. To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open the display; then press and release the power button. You can put the computer in Sleep mode...
... from external accessories: 1 Save any open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off (Windows XP). English 61 Taking your notebook PC with your computer. To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open the display; then press and release the power button. You can put the computer in Sleep mode...
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... the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Boot sequence To set this utility. 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; Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen and use the and keys to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility...
... the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Boot sequence To set this utility. 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; Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen and use the and keys to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility...
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... bootable. English 76 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, current system, application...
... bootable. English 76 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, current system, application...
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... traveling internationally 64 traveling on indicator 25 English See frequently-asked questions frequently-asked questions 40 front view 17 H Hibernation mode hotkey 31 hotkeys 31 I IEEE 1394 port 69 K keyboard 29 embedded numeric keypad 29 hotkeys 31 lock keys 29 troubleshooting 41 Windows keys 30 L left view 17 M media access on local trips 63 troubleshooting 77 turning off xiv connections network 68 D display hotkeys 31 troubleshooting 40 DVD 73 DVD movies playing 73 E error messages...
... traveling internationally 64 traveling on indicator 25 English See frequently-asked questions frequently-asked questions 40 front view 17 H Hibernation mode hotkey 31 hotkeys 31 I IEEE 1394 port 69 K keyboard 29 embedded numeric keypad 29 hotkeys 31 lock keys 29 troubleshooting 41 Windows keys 30 L left view 17 M media access on local trips 63 troubleshooting 77 turning off xiv connections network 68 D display hotkeys 31 troubleshooting 40 DVD 73 DVD movies playing 73 E error messages...