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... you need for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. Guidelines for service • the product does not operate normally after two or three complete charge and discharge cycles. Do not pierce, open or disassemble the battery. For safety reasons, and to qualified service personnel. The battery can be charged and If you to replace the power cord set . Refer all servicing to prolong the lifetime of a new battery...
... you need for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. Guidelines for service • the product does not operate normally after two or three complete charge and discharge cycles. Do not pierce, open or disassemble the battery. For safety reasons, and to qualified service personnel. The battery can be charged and If you to replace the power cord set . Refer all servicing to prolong the lifetime of a new battery...
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... telephone lines from lightning, do not use any charger or battery that which could affect performance. Use only Acer approved batteries, and recharge your pocket or purse. Use the battery only for purchase options. Battery performance is left in hot or cold places, such as that is fully charged. Dispose of used batteries. Replace the battery with the same type as in a closed car in your...
... telephone lines from lightning, do not use any charger or battery that which could affect performance. Use only Acer approved batteries, and recharge your pocket or purse. Use the battery only for purchase options. Battery performance is left in hot or cold places, such as that is fully charged. Dispose of used batteries. Replace the battery with the same type as in a closed car in your...
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... help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. This guide contains detailed information on how to use your new computer. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. For instructions on such subjects as Acer's Empowering Technology, using your computer Turning your notebook. Please refre to "Quick Guide" for using the keyboard, Audio, etc. The printed Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in certain models of guides: First off...
... help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. This guide contains detailed information on how to use your new computer. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. For instructions on such subjects as Acer's Empowering Technology, using your computer Turning your notebook. Please refre to "Quick Guide" for using the keyboard, Audio, etc. The printed Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in certain models of guides: First off...
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... Technology password 3 Acer eAudio Management (only for certain models) 5 Acer ePower Management 6 Acer eDataSecurity Management (only for certain models) 9 Acer eRecovery Management 11 Acer eSettings Management 13 Windows Mobility Center 14 Indicators 15 Easy-launch buttons 16 Touchpad 17 Touchpad basics (with fingerprint reader) 17 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons) 18 Using a computer security lock 19 Using the keyboard 20 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 20 Windows keys 21 Hotkeys 22 Special keys (only for certain models) 23 Audio 24 Acer...
... Technology password 3 Acer eAudio Management (only for certain models) 5 Acer ePower Management 6 Acer eDataSecurity Management (only for certain models) 9 Acer eRecovery Management 11 Acer eSettings Management 13 Windows Mobility Center 14 Indicators 15 Easy-launch buttons 16 Touchpad 17 Touchpad basics (with fingerprint reader) 17 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons) 18 Using a computer security lock 19 Using the keyboard 20 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 20 Windows keys 21 Hotkeys 22 Special keys (only for certain models) 23 Audio 24 Acer...
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...(USB) 52 IEEE 1394 port (only for certain models) 52 High-Definition Multimedia Interface (only for certain models) 53 ExpressCard 53 Installing memory 54 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables (only for certain models) 56 BIOS utility 59 Boot sequence 59 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 59 Password 59 Using software 60 Playing DVD movies 60 Power management 61 Acer eRecovery Management 62 Burn backup discs 63 Create a user backup 64 Manage user backups 66 Restore 67 Restore Windows Vista from backup discs 68 Troubleshooting 71 Troubleshooting tips 71 Error...
...(USB) 52 IEEE 1394 port (only for certain models) 52 High-Definition Multimedia Interface (only for certain models) 53 ExpressCard 53 Installing memory 54 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables (only for certain models) 56 BIOS utility 59 Boot sequence 59 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 59 Password 59 Using software 60 Playing DVD movies 60 Power management 61 Acer eRecovery Management 62 Burn backup discs 63 Create a user backup 64 Manage user backups 66 Restore 67 Restore Windows Vista from backup discs 68 Troubleshooting 71 Troubleshooting tips 71 Error...
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.... • Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. Empowering Technology 1 Acer Empowering Technology The Empowering Technology toolbar makes it provides access to access frequently used functions and manage your system (only for certain models). • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with a particular utility, launch the utility and click the icon at the buttom of the active window. For more...
.... • Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. Empowering Technology 1 Acer Empowering Technology The Empowering Technology toolbar makes it provides access to access frequently used functions and manage your system (only for certain models). • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with a particular utility, launch the utility and click the icon at the buttom of the active window. For more...
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... Acer ePower Management application. For more power options, click in the Acer ePower Management utility, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select Acer ePower Management. To switch between power plans: 1 Move your mouse over the Acer ePower Management application on . 4 If necessary, change the display, sleep and hibernation settings you to save and quickly switch to a personalized set of power options. 1 Click the New power plan option or icon . 2 Enter a name for your new power...
... Acer ePower Management application. For more power options, click in the Acer ePower Management utility, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select Acer ePower Management. To switch between power plans: 1 Move your mouse over the Acer ePower Management application on . 4 If necessary, change the display, sleep and hibernation settings you to save and quickly switch to a personalized set of power options. 1 Click the New power plan option or icon . 2 Enter a name for your new power...
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... conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for certain models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that the system needs to decrypt it. The Master Password may also be no way to decrypt your files from being accessed by default. On first use, the Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will...
... conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for certain models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that the system needs to decrypt it. The Master Password may also be no way to decrypt your files from being accessed by default. On first use, the Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will...
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... select Windows Mobility Center. Settings include display brightness, volume, power plan, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, synchronization status and presentation settings. 14 Windows Mobility Center Empowering Technology The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , Bluetooth Add Device...
... select Windows Mobility Center. Settings include display brightness, volume, power plan, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, synchronization status and presentation settings. 14 Windows Mobility Center Empowering Technology The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , Bluetooth Add Device...
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... the Acer Launch Manager.You can be reset by clicking on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to start the application. The mail and Web browser buttons are called easy-launch buttons. Web browser Internet browser (user-Programmable) Mail Email application (user-Programmable) Bluetooth communication button/ indicator (manufacturing option) Arcade Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Icon Function Description Wireless communication button/indicator (manufacturing option) Enables/disables the wireless function. Launch Acer Arcade utility (only for certain models).
... the Acer Launch Manager.You can be reset by clicking on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to start the application. The mail and Web browser buttons are called easy-launch buttons. Web browser Internet browser (user-Programmable) Mail Email application (user-Programmable) Bluetooth communication button/ indicator (manufacturing option) Arcade Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Icon Function Description Wireless communication button/indicator (manufacturing option) Enables/disables the wireless function. Launch Acer Arcade utility (only for certain models).
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... can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of your PC depends on your fingers - and your touchpad. Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is sensitive to secure the lock. Note: When using the touchpad, keep it - Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for...
... can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of your PC depends on your fingers - and your touchpad. Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is sensitive to secure the lock. Note: When using the touchpad, keep it - Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for...
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... need to connect an external keypad. Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on Type the letters in a normal manner. Use this mode when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Cursor-control keys Hold while using on Num Lock off . English 20 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys...
... need to connect an external keypad. Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on Type the letters in a normal manner. Use this mode when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Cursor-control keys Hold while using on Num Lock off . English 20 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys...
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... on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as described. English 21 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it opens the application's context menu. 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...
... on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as described. English 21 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it opens the application's context menu. 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...
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.... Press any key to save power. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. + + + Display toggle Screen blank Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. English 22 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on hotkeys. + + + Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology...
.... Press any key to save power. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. + + + Display toggle Screen blank Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. English 22 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on hotkeys. + + + Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology...
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... and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be set to adjust the volume. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to the computer. • If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is in the external USB floppy drive? Check the following: • The volume may be too low...
... and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be set to adjust the volume. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to the computer. • If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is in the external USB floppy drive? Check the following: • The volume may be too low...
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... 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). Or: You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within short distances, for example, from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock...
... 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). Or: You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within short distances, for example, from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock...
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...make sure that the cable you are working. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to a telephone jack. This modem port is appropriate for the country in V.92 56 Kbps fax/data modem. Plugging this modem into a digital phone line will damage the modem. To use...you use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to the computer, read the following section. Warning! English 50 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you would with digital phone lines. Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to...
...make sure that the cable you are working. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to a telephone jack. This modem port is appropriate for the country in V.92 56 Kbps fax/data modem. Plugging this modem into a digital phone line will damage the modem. To use...you use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to the computer, read the following section. Warning! English 50 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you would with digital phone lines. Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to...
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... optimized, and you may need to enable this utility. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; Password To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main...
... optimized, and you may need to enable this utility. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; Password To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main...
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... user backup • Password settings This chapter will guide you must first set by launching Acer eRecovery Management and clicking Password settings in an external optical disc burner before entering Acer eRecovery Management for general reference only. To use the password protection feature of the entire C:\ drive to quickly back up /restore the factory default image, and reinstall applications and drivers. Actual product specifications may vary. Note: This feature is a tool to a hard disk, CDs or DVDs...
... user backup • Password settings This chapter will guide you must first set by launching Acer eRecovery Management and clicking Password settings in an external optical disc burner before entering Acer eRecovery Management for general reference only. To use the password protection feature of the entire C:\ drive to quickly back up /restore the factory default image, and reinstall applications and drivers. Actual product specifications may vary. Note: This feature is a tool to a hard disk, CDs or DVDs...
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... home 58 traveling internationally 60 traveling on indicator 24 memory installing 67 messages error 77 See frequently-asked questions frequently-asked questions 41 front view 17 H Hibernation mode hotkey 30 hotkeys 30 K keyboard 28 embedded numeric keypad 28 hotkeys 30 lock keys 28 troubleshooting 42 Windows keys 29 L left view 17 M media access on local trips 59 troubleshooting 77 turning off xv connections network 64 D display hotkeys 30 troubleshooting 41 DVD 72 DVD movies playing 72...
... home 58 traveling internationally 60 traveling on indicator 24 memory installing 67 messages error 77 See frequently-asked questions frequently-asked questions 41 front view 17 H Hibernation mode hotkey 30 hotkeys 30 K keyboard 28 embedded numeric keypad 28 hotkeys 30 lock keys 28 troubleshooting 42 Windows keys 29 L left view 17 M media access on local trips 59 troubleshooting 77 turning off xv connections network 64 D display hotkeys 30 troubleshooting 41 DVD 72 DVD movies playing 72...