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... and to rest on the marking label. Do not locate this product where people will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack. Make sure the power outlet is a safety feature. Warning! This product should never be blocked or covered...
... and to rest on the marking label. Do not locate this product where people will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack. Make sure the power outlet is a safety feature. Warning! This product should never be blocked or covered...
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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... 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 Finding and playing content 49 Settings 49 Arcade controls 50 Navigation controls 50 Player controls 50 ...
...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... 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 Finding and playing content 49 Settings 49 Arcade controls 50 Navigation controls 50 Player controls 50 ...
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... method to remember or write down your system. 9 Empowering Technology Acer eLock Management models) (for selected Acer eLock Management is simple yet effective utility that allows you to lock removable storage, optical and floppy drive devices to any of CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, HD-DVD or...'t be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system. • Optical Drive Devices - Lock(s) will immediately be set without any reboot necessary, and will remain after rebooting, until removed. To use Acer eLock Management, the Empowering Technology password must be set first. Note: If you...
... method to remember or write down your system. 9 Empowering Technology Acer eLock Management models) (for selected Acer eLock Management is simple yet effective utility that allows you to lock removable storage, optical and floppy drive devices to any of CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, HD-DVD or...'t be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system. • Optical Drive Devices - Lock(s) will immediately be set without any reboot necessary, and will remain after rebooting, until removed. To use Acer eLock Management, the Empowering Technology password must be set first. Note: If you...
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It allows you with: • Password protection (Empowering Technology password) • Full and incremental backups to hard disk or optical disc • Creation of backups: • Factory default image • User backup image • Current system configuration • ...From previously-created CD/DVD • Reinstall applications/drivers Acer eRecovery Management provides you to create full or incremental backups, burn the factory default image to the D:\ drive. By default, user-created backups are stored to optical disc, and restore from previously created backups or reinstall...
It allows you with: • Password protection (Empowering Technology password) • Full and incremental backups to hard disk or optical disc • Creation of backups: • Factory default image • User backup image • Current system configuration • ...From previously-created CD/DVD • Reinstall applications/drivers Acer eRecovery Management provides you to create full or incremental backups, burn the factory default image to the D:\ drive. By default, user-created backups are stored to optical disc, and restore from previously created backups or reinstall...
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...-compatible computer security lock. 19 Right view English # Item Description 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; button 4 Emergency eject Ejects the optical drive tray when the hole computer is active. 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 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices...
...-compatible computer security lock. 19 Right view English # Item Description 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; button 4 Emergency eject Ejects the optical drive tray when the hole computer is active. 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 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices...
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...Dimensions and weight Power subsystem • 80/120/160/250 GB or larger hard disk drives • Optical drive options: • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive • DVD/CD-RW combo drive • 5-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory... AC adapter (for selected models) • 2.5-hour rapid charge system-off • 3.5-hour charge-in -use • 3-pin 90 W AC adapter supporting Acer QuicCharge technology: (for selected models) • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on -Ring ready •...
...Dimensions and weight Power subsystem • 80/120/160/250 GB or larger hard disk drives • Optical drive options: • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive • DVD/CD-RW combo drive • 5-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory... AC adapter (for selected models) • 2.5-hour rapid charge system-off • 3.5-hour charge-in -use • 3-pin 90 W AC adapter supporting Acer QuicCharge technology: (for selected models) • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on -Ring ready •...
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Some keyless models are also available. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for a security lock. English 33 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray Press the drive eject button to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is on. Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off. Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock.
Some keyless models are also available. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for a security lock. English 33 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray Press the drive eject button to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is on. Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off. Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock.
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... the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is turned on. • Make sure that you need to set up your computer's optical drive is not necessary to complete the installation of a pen or paperclip into the hole and push to the line- English 41 on the computer, the... Simply insert the tip of your Operating System. If it will not have an eject hole.) The keyboard does not respond. Refer to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the computer. out port on page 17 for more detail. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to ...
... the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is turned on. • Make sure that you need to set up your computer's optical drive is not necessary to complete the installation of a pen or paperclip into the hole and push to the line- English 41 on the computer, the... Simply insert the tip of your Operating System. If it will not have an eject hole.) The keyboard does not respond. Refer to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the computer. out port on page 17 for more detail. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to ...
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If more than one optical drive contains a playable disk, click the Cinema button on the Home page to open the Cinema content page, then select the disk you'd like to watch from DVDs and video CDs (VCDs) with a DVD drive, you can play movies from the list on the right. When viewing DVDs, ...the following special controls are added to the "DVD Settings" page. The factory setting is "Off." English 52 Cinema If your computer came with the Cinema function of Acer Arcade. To control the movie...
If more than one optical drive contains a playable disk, click the Cinema button on the Home page to open the Cinema content page, then select the disk you'd like to watch from DVDs and video CDs (VCDs) with a DVD drive, you can play movies from the list on the right. When viewing DVDs, ...the following special controls are added to the "DVD Settings" page. The factory setting is "Off." English 52 Cinema If your computer came with the Cinema function of Acer Arcade. To control the movie...
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... number of a different region into 6 regions. English 76 Using software Playing DVD movies When the DVD drive module is set to a region code, it will remain permanent. Once your DVD drive is installed in the optical drive bay, you launch the DVD player for DVD movie region code information. 2 The DVD movie will automatically... code set the region code a maximum of that region only. Important! Please refer to enter the region code. DVD disks are divided into the DVD drive.
... number of a different region into 6 regions. English 76 Using software Playing DVD movies When the DVD drive module is set to a region code, it will remain permanent. Once your DVD drive is installed in the optical drive bay, you launch the DVD player for DVD movie region code information. 2 The DVD movie will automatically... code set the region code a maximum of that region only. Important! Please refer to enter the region code. DVD disks are divided into the DVD drive.
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...802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology (for digital speakers T MS Sound compatible T Built-in microphone Storage subsystem T One 80/120/160/240/250 GB or larger Serial ATA hard disk drives T Optical drive options: DVD/CDRW Combo and DVD-Super Multi double...-layer drive support T 5-in -1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) Four USB 2.0 ports IEEE 1394 port 2...
...802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology (for digital speakers T MS Sound compatible T Built-in microphone Storage subsystem T One 80/120/160/240/250 GB or larger Serial ATA hard disk drives T Optical drive options: DVD/CDRW Combo and DVD-Super Multi double...-layer drive support T 5-in -1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) Four USB 2.0 ports IEEE 1394 port 2...
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Right View # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Rear view Icon Item Optical drive Optical disk access indicator Optical drive eject button Emergency eject hole 2 USB 2.0 ports DC-in jack Description Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs (slot-load or tray-load depending on model). Ejects the optical disk from the drive. Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is active. Connect to an AC adapter...
Right View # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Rear view Icon Item Optical drive Optical disk access indicator Optical drive eject button Emergency eject hole 2 USB 2.0 ports DC-in jack Description Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs (slot-load or tray-load depending on model). Ejects the optical disk from the drive. Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is active. Connect to an AC adapter...
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... Buttons To the right of the keyboard there are pre-set the programmable buttons (Web browser button, mail button, and Empowering key), run the Acer Empowering Technology. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. 12 Chapter 1 Icon Function Description Icon Function HDD Description Indicates when the hard disc or optical drive is on.
... Buttons To the right of the keyboard there are pre-set the programmable buttons (Web browser button, mail button, and Empowering key), run the Acer Empowering Technology. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. 12 Chapter 1 Icon Function Description Icon Function HDD Description Indicates when the hard disc or optical drive is on.
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..., parallel port, infrared (IR), and Bluetooth. Once set first. NOTE: If you to lock your removable data, optical and floppy drives to remember or write down your notebook is no method to reset it except by reformatting your notebook or taking your notebook to an Acer Customer Service Center. T Optical drive devices - T Removable data devices -
..., parallel port, infrared (IR), and Bluetooth. Once set first. NOTE: If you to lock your removable data, optical and floppy drives to remember or write down your notebook is no method to reset it except by reformatting your notebook or taking your notebook to an Acer Customer Service Center. T Optical drive devices - T Removable data devices -
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... computer has one), including your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Management's "System backup to optical disk" feature to burn a backup image to CD/DVD. User-created backups are stored on your system's...factory defaults). Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility that does away with : T Password protection. For more information, please refer to "Acer eRecovery Management" NOTE: If your Acer ezDock. 26 Chapter 1 The Acer eRecovery Management utility occupies space in a hidden partition on D:\ drive. T Image...
... computer has one), including your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Management's "System backup to optical disk" feature to burn a backup image to CD/DVD. User-created backups are stored on your system's...factory defaults). Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility that does away with : T Password protection. For more information, please refer to "Acer eRecovery Management" NOTE: If your Acer ezDock. 26 Chapter 1 The Acer eRecovery Management utility occupies space in a hidden partition on D:\ drive. T Image...
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Remove the CCD module from the rear of the LCD. 11. Remove the two screws holding the optical bracket. 2. Remove the bracket. Chapter 3 65 Disconnect the LCD cable from the LCD cover as shown. Remove the two screws fastening the bracket to the HDD module. 2. Then remove the optical bracket from the LCD cover and remove the microphone. 12. Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD Module 1. Disassembling the ODD Module 1. Detach the microphone cable from the optical disk drive. 10.
Remove the CCD module from the rear of the LCD. 11. Remove the two screws holding the optical bracket. 2. Remove the bracket. Chapter 3 65 Disconnect the LCD cable from the LCD cover as shown. Remove the two screws fastening the bracket to the HDD module. 2. Then remove the optical bracket from the LCD cover and remove the microphone. 12. Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD Module 1. Disassembling the ODD Module 1. Detach the microphone cable from the optical disk drive. 10.