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... protect unused slots from the electrical outlet. Do not use when no cards are in the card slots. Follow all power cords from the computer. Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this document for cleaning. English iii Information for your ears have adjusted. • Do not listen to music at...
... protect unused slots from the electrical outlet. Do not use when no cards are in the card slots. Follow all power cords from the computer. Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this document for cleaning. English iii Information for your ears have adjusted. • Do not listen to music at...
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... Operating environment Warning! Remember to the ear with the pacemaker. Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that could be delayed until the transmission is available. For safety reasons, turn off your body. Consult a physician or the manufacturer of the medical device to determine if they are consistent with some cases, transmission of the device...
... Operating environment Warning! Remember to the ear with the pacemaker. Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that could be delayed until the transmission is available. For safety reasons, turn off your body. Consult a physician or the manufacturer of the medical device to determine if they are consistent with some cases, transmission of the device...
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...-vehicle wireless equipment is prohibited. The use is mounted and operating properly. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are in an aircraft may be advised to turn off the device at refueling points such as near gas pumps at service stations. Emergency calls Warning: You cannot make an emergency call you would...
...-vehicle wireless equipment is prohibited. The use is mounted and operating properly. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are in an aircraft may be advised to turn off the device at refueling points such as near gas pumps at service stations. Emergency calls Warning: You cannot make an emergency call you would...
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..."only for certain models." Please refer to all models in the Aspire product series. This guide contains detailed information on your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the power button. The Aspire Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to the setup poster for... the location of guides: First off To turn on the computer, simply press and release...
..."only for certain models." Please refer to all models in the Aspire product series. This guide contains detailed information on your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the power button. The Aspire Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to the setup poster for... the location of guides: First off To turn on the computer, simply press and release...
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... the computer and want to turn the power off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to rain or moisture. • Do not spill ...; C (122º F). • Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields. • Do not expose the computer to shut down the computer. English xiv To turn it . • Never place the computer on uneven surfaces. Taking care of it . • Do not expose the computer to dust or dirt. • Never...
... the computer and want to turn the power off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to rain or moisture. • Do not spill ...; C (122º F). • Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields. • Do not expose the computer to shut down the computer. English xiv To turn it . • Never place the computer on uneven surfaces. Taking care of it . • Do not expose the computer to dust or dirt. • Never...
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.... 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1 Turn off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. English xv Taking care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of...
.... 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1 Turn off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. English xv Taking care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of...
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... information for comfortable use xi First things first xiii Your guides xiii Basic care and tips for using your computer xiii Turning your computer on and off xiii Taking care of your computer xiv Taking care of your AC adapter xiv Taking care...Using the keyboard 5 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad* 5 Hotkeys 6 Windows keys 8 Using the system utilities 9 Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) 9 Acer Backup Manager 10 Acer eRecovery Management 12 Creating a recovery backup (Optical drive) 13 Creating a recovery backup (USB flash drive) 15 Recovering ...
... information for comfortable use xi First things first xiii Your guides xiii Basic care and tips for using your computer xiii Turning your computer on and off xiii Taking care of your computer xiv Taking care of your AC adapter xiv Taking care...Using the keyboard 5 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad* 5 Hotkeys 6 Windows keys 8 Using the system utilities 9 Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) 9 Acer Backup Manager 10 Acer eRecovery Management 12 Creating a recovery backup (Optical drive) 13 Creating a recovery backup (USB flash drive) 15 Recovering ...
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... computer's communication devices. (Communication devices may vary by configuration.) Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Display off Turns the display screen backlight off (only for certain models). Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like ...Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Increases the screen brightness. + < > + < > Brightness down Volume up Turns the embedded numeric keypad on and off. Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. ...
... computer's communication devices. (Communication devices may vary by configuration.) Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Display off Turns the display screen backlight off (only for certain models). Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like ...Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Increases the screen brightness. + < > + < > Brightness down Volume up Turns the embedded numeric keypad on and off. Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. ...
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..., then follow the onscreen prompts to select the Main menu. Warning: Continuing the process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer, then press + during startup To reinstall Windows and all files on your computer. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded ...contents will take several minutes. Select OK to open Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Click Restore Operating System to change this line may start from the recovery disc you must enable the F12 Boot Menu...
..., then follow the onscreen prompts to select the Main menu. Warning: Continuing the process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer, then press + during startup To reinstall Windows and all files on your computer. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded ...contents will take several minutes. Select OK to open Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Click Restore Operating System to change this line may start from the recovery disc you must enable the F12 Boot Menu...
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...: Press when starting your computer. Recovering from , such as a flash drive. 3 Use your computer, then press + during startup to open Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Click Restore Operating System to open the boot menu. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is not already enabled, you... to select which device to start from your recovery backup To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer. Windows will restart. 2 During startup, press to Factory Defaults. Follow the onscreen prompts for first-time system setup. ...
...: Press when starting your computer. Recovering from , such as a flash drive. 3 Use your computer, then press + during startup to open Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Click Restore Operating System to open the boot menu. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is not already enabled, you... to select which device to start from your recovery backup To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer. Windows will restart. 2 During startup, press to Factory Defaults. Follow the onscreen prompts for first-time system setup. ...
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...may adversely affect the battery pack. The battery is advisable to remove the battery pack from the unit. However, recharging with the computer turned off results in handy when you travel or during a power failure. Contact your dealer for details on the computer and operate using ...time, there is a conditioning process that you should follow: 1 Insert the new battery without turning the computer 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...
...may adversely affect the battery pack. The battery is advisable to remove the battery pack from the unit. However, recharging with the computer turned off results in handy when you travel or during a power failure. Contact your dealer for details on the computer and operate using ...time, there is a conditioning process that you should follow: 1 Insert the new battery without turning the computer 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...
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... get the most out of about 300 charges. Note: You are advised to accept the maximum possible charge. However, charging the battery with the computer turned off results in a cool, dry place. English 29 By following usage patterns: • Using the computer on constant AC power with a fully charged battery. You...
... get the most out of about 300 charges. Note: You are advised to accept the maximum possible charge. However, charging the battery with the computer turned off results in a cool, dry place. English 29 By following usage patterns: • Using the computer on constant AC power with a fully charged battery. You...
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English 30 Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Save all applications. 3. Turn off the computer. Close all necessary files. 3. Turn off the computer if you want to the mains power supply. 2. When the battery-low warning appears, the recommended... pay attention to become fully depleted and the computer shuts down. Data will be lost if the battery to the Windows power meter. Turn off the computer. 4. Resume work . Rest the cursor over the battery/power icon on your situation: Situation Recommended Action The AC ...
English 30 Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Save all applications. 3. Turn off the computer. Close all necessary files. 3. Turn off the computer if you want to the mains power supply. 2. When the battery-low warning appears, the recommended... pay attention to become fully depleted and the computer shuts down. Data will be lost if the battery to the Windows power meter. Turn off the computer. 4. Resume work . Rest the cursor over the battery/power icon on your situation: Situation Recommended Action The AC ...
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... removing the battery from the unit, connect the AC adapter if you want to release the battery. 2 Pull the battery from the battery bay. Otherwise, turn off the computer first. To install a battery pack: 1 Align the battery with the contacts will enter first, and that the top surface of the battery...
... removing the battery from the unit, connect the AC adapter if you want to release the battery. 2 Pull the battery from the battery bay. Otherwise, turn off the computer first. To install a battery pack: 1 Align the battery with the contacts will enter first, and that the top surface of the battery...
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... down the computer: Click Start then click Shut Down. Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer. If the power indicator is turned off then press and release the power button. When you are ready to secure the computer. Moving around or traveling with your computer from external...
... down the computer: Click Start then click Shut Down. Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer. If the power indicator is turned off then press and release the power button. When you are ready to secure the computer. Moving around or traveling with your computer from external...
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... office to your meeting room does not have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on . In both cases, press and release the power button to turn the computer back on the battery by keeping the computer Press + or close the display cover whenever you are moving from sliding around and cushion...
... office to your meeting room does not have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on . In both cases, press and release the power button to turn the computer back on the battery by keeping the computer Press + or close the display cover whenever you are moving from sliding around and cushion...
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...the gate area. Make sure that the battery in an environment with the computer When you were taking the computer home, follow these guidelines to turn on luggage. • If possible, have the computer inspected by hand. What to take with you Take the following items with you: •... is greater than 10° C (18° F), allow the computer to come to room temperature, and inspect the screen for condensation before turning on your computer at home, you to protect your computer at home. Airport security may require you may want to add an external keyboard, monitor...
...the gate area. Make sure that the battery in an environment with the computer When you were taking the computer home, follow these guidelines to turn on luggage. • If possible, have the computer inspected by hand. What to take with you Take the following items with you: •... is greater than 10° C (18° F), allow the computer to come to room temperature, and inspect the screen for condensation before turning on your computer at home, you to protect your computer at home. Airport security may require you may want to add an external keyboard, monitor...
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... your Supervisor Password! Setting these passwords creates several different levels of your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to take care of protection for maximum security. • Password on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. Do not forget your dealer...
... your Supervisor Password! Setting these passwords creates several different levels of your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to take care of protection for maximum security. • Password on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. Do not forget your dealer...
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... appears. If you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to access the BIOS utility. Then turn on boot parameter is set passwords using the BIOS utility. You have three chances to shut down the computer. Try again and press . • When...
... appears. If you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to access the BIOS utility. Then turn on boot parameter is set passwords using the BIOS utility. You have three chances to shut down the computer. Try again and press . • When...
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... memory cover. Installing memory (only for certain models) Follow these steps to access its base. 2 Remove the screws from the slot. Then turn the computer over to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. EXPRESS CARD Ejecting an ExpressCard Before ejecting an...
... memory cover. Installing memory (only for certain models) Follow these steps to access its base. 2 Remove the screws from the slot. Then turn the computer over to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. EXPRESS CARD Ejecting an ExpressCard Before ejecting an...