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... cabinet slots as they may result in a fire or electric shock. Contact your dealer or local power company. • Do not allow anything to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. The openings should not exceed 80% of internal components and to... kind into a non-grounded power outlet. These openings must not exceed 80% of power available, consult your electrician for ventilation to protect it from lithium battery pack. The grounding pin is properly grounded before inserting the AC adapter plug.
... cabinet slots as they may result in a fire or electric shock. Contact your dealer or local power company. • Do not allow anything to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. The openings should not exceed 80% of internal components and to... kind into a non-grounded power outlet. These openings must not exceed 80% of power available, consult your electrician for ventilation to protect it from lithium battery pack. The grounding pin is properly grounded before inserting the AC adapter plug.
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... change in performance, indicating a need to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Warning! If you to replace the power cord set . Batteries may expose you need for service • the product does not operate normally after following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA certified, ...are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other nearby electrical devices that may present a risk of used batteries. Replace the battery with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that which came bundled with the performance of them away from ...
... change in performance, indicating a need to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Warning! If you to replace the power cord set . Batteries may expose you need for service • the product does not operate normally after following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA certified, ...are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other nearby electrical devices that may present a risk of used batteries. Replace the battery with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that which came bundled with the performance of them away from ...
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... computer, follow these steps: 1 Turn off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. xiv Taking care of your battery pack Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of used batteries according to "Frequently asked questions" on page 40. Recycle if possible.... Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth. If either of the following occurs: • the computer has been dropped or...
... computer, follow these steps: 1 Turn off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. xiv Taking care of your battery pack Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of used batteries according to "Frequently asked questions" on page 40. Recycle if possible.... Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth. If either of the following occurs: • the computer has been dropped or...
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... xiii Taking care of your battery pack xiv Cleaning and servicing xiv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management (for selected models) 2 Acer ePower Management (for selected models) 4 Acer eAudio Management 6 Acer ePresentation Management (for selected models) 7 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) 8 Acer eLock Management (for selected models) 9 Acer eRecovery Management 11 Acer eSettings Management (for selected...
... xiii Taking care of your battery pack xiv Cleaning and servicing xiv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management (for selected models) 2 Acer ePower Management (for selected models) 4 Acer eAudio Management 6 Acer ePresentation Management (for selected models) 7 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) 8 Acer eLock Management (for selected models) 9 Acer eRecovery Management 11 Acer eSettings Management (for selected...
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... 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 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 ...
... 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 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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... must initialize the Empowering Technology password. Actual product specifications may vary. • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. (for selected models) • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. (for selected models) • Acer eAudio Management allows you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of the...
... must initialize the Empowering Technology password. Actual product specifications may vary. • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. (for selected models) • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. (for selected models) • Acer eAudio Management allows you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of the...
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... 3 Choose a predefined power plan to base your customized plan on /off system components to save your new power plan. Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver. To create a new power plan: Creating customized power ... Technology program group in Start menu, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select "Acer ePower Management". View and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". Note: You cannot delete the predefined power plans. To ...
... 3 Choose a predefined power plan to base your customized plan on /off system components to save your new power plan. Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver. To create a new power plan: Creating customized power ... Technology program group in Start menu, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select "Acer ePower Management". View and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". Note: You cannot delete the predefined power plans. To ...
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... estimates based on current usage, refer to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. Click the sleep and hibernate modes. To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you ...
... estimates based on current usage, refer to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. Click the sleep and hibernate modes. To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you ...
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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. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
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...; ACPI 3.0 CPU 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 stereo microphones...• WLAN: • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN (dual-band quad-mode 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ with PTT approval; Wake-on -LAN ready • Modem: 56K ITU V.92 with InviLink™ Nplify™ wireless technology (for selected...
...; ACPI 3.0 CPU 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 stereo microphones...• WLAN: • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN (dual-band quad-mode 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ with PTT approval; Wake-on -LAN ready • Modem: 56K ITU V.92 with InviLink™ Nplify™ wireless technology (for selected...
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... support, independent US and Euro dollar sign keys, media control keys • Empowering Key • Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade™ I/O interface • ExpressCard™/54 slot • 5-in-1 card reader (SD™/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • Four ...; DC-in jack for AC adapter Options and accessories • 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...
... support, independent US and Euro dollar sign keys, media control keys • Empowering Key • Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade™ I/O interface • ExpressCard™/54 slot • 5-in-1 card reader (SD™/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • Four ...; DC-in jack for AC adapter Options and accessories • 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...
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Indicates the computer's power status. Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. 1. English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up when Num Lock is active. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. Num Lock Lights up . 25 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators. Caps Lock Power Lights up when Caps Lock is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Icon Function HDD Description Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated.
Indicates the computer's power status. Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. 1. English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up when Num Lock is active. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. Num Lock Lights up . 25 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators. Caps Lock Power Lights up when Caps Lock is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Icon Function HDD Description Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated.
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... The following is a list of your computer. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to turn the display back on the battery, it may be muted. I turned on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may arise during the use ...-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be too low. Easy solutions are using on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness...
... The following is a list of your computer. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to turn the display back on the battery, it may be muted. I turned on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may arise during the use ...-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be too low. Easy solutions are using on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness...
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... on. 2 Connect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter. 4 Turn on ordering a spare battery pack. Conditioning a new battery pack Before you use between charges. Battery pack characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristics: • Employs current battery technology standards. • Delivers a battery-low warning. It is a "conditioning" process that you are...
... on. 2 Connect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter. 4 Turn on ordering a spare battery pack. Conditioning a new battery pack Before you use between charges. Battery pack characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristics: • Employs current battery technology standards. • Delivers a battery-low warning. It is a "conditioning" process that you are...
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... span of its extremes, as described above 45°C (113°F). Before removing the battery from the unit, connect the AC adapter if you condition your computer. To install a battery pack: 1 Align the battery with the contacts will reach the end of about 300 charges. By following usage patterns:...constant AC power, you are advised to use the battery, the faster it will enter first, and that the top surface of the battery is facing up. 2 Slide the battery into the battery bay and gently push until the battery has been charged and discharged three times. Installing and...
... span of its extremes, as described above 45°C (113°F). Before removing the battery from the unit, connect the AC adapter if you condition your computer. To install a battery pack: 1 Align the battery with the contacts will reach the end of about 300 charges. By following usage patterns:...constant AC power, you are advised to use the battery, the faster it will enter first, and that the top surface of the battery is facing up. 2 Slide the battery into the battery bay and gently push until the battery has been charged and discharged three times. Installing and...
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...30°C (86°F). 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-the-go use. • Eject a PC Card if it is not being used, as it is 10...(50°F) to draw power (for the day. Optimising battery life Optimizing battery life helps you to a mains power outlet. Higher temperatures cause the battery to operate your computer on the taskbar to release the battery. 2 Pull the battery from the battery bay. You can continue to self-discharge faster. • ...
...30°C (86°F). 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-the-go use. • Eject a PC Card if it is not being used, as it is 10...(50°F) to draw power (for the day. Optimising battery life Optimizing battery life helps you to a mains power outlet. Higher temperatures cause the battery to operate your computer on the taskbar to release the battery. 2 Pull the battery from the battery bay. You can continue to self-discharge faster. • ...
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...adapter into the computer, and then connect to the Windows power meter. Save all necessary files. 2. Resume work . An extra fully charged battery pack is unavailable. Save all necessary files. 3. Turn on your situation: Situation Recommended Action The AC adapter and a power outlet are ...operating system to turn off the computer if you want to turn off the computer. Shut down the operating system to recharge the battery rapidly. Replace the battery pack. 5. Save all applications. 3. Close all necessary files. 2. The AC adapter or a power outlet is available. 1. Turn...
...adapter into the computer, and then connect to the Windows power meter. Save all necessary files. 2. Resume work . An extra fully charged battery pack is unavailable. Save all necessary files. 3. Turn on your situation: Situation Recommended Action The AC adapter and a power outlet are ...operating system to turn off the computer if you want to turn off the computer. Shut down the operating system to recharge the battery rapidly. Replace the battery pack. 5. Save all applications. 3. Close all necessary files. 2. The AC adapter or a power outlet is available. 1. Turn...
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... charged, you may enter Hibernation mode after being in Sleep mode. What to bring to meetings If your meeting will be longer, or if your battery is relatively short, you probably do not need to bring the AC adapter with you: • AC adapter and power cord • The printed User... Sleep mode. If the power indicator is off but the Sleep indicator is turned off , the computer has entered Hibernation mode and is on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode for the trip home: • Check that can damage the screen. Press + or close the display cover whenever...
... charged, you may enter Hibernation mode after being in Sleep mode. What to bring to meetings If your meeting will be longer, or if your battery is relatively short, you probably do not need to bring the AC adapter with you: • AC adapter and power cord • The printed User... Sleep mode. If the power indicator is off but the Sleep indicator is turned off , the computer has entered Hibernation mode and is on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode for the trip home: • Check that can damage the screen. Press + or close the display cover whenever...
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... the computer as if you to turn on your office building to room temperature slowly. Make sure that the battery in an environment with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use your computer at home, you may require you...
... the computer as if you to turn on your office building to room temperature slowly. Make sure that the battery in an environment with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use your computer at home, you may require you...
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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 traveling. If not, purchase a power cord that the local AC...
... 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 traveling. If not, purchase a power cord that the local AC...