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...serial number, model number and purchase information. Aspire Series Generic User Guide Original Issue: 05/2008 Changes may be incorporated in the space provided below. Aspire Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are ...recorded on the label affixed to notify any means, electronically, mechanically, by any person of Acer Incorporated. Copyright © 2008...
...serial number, model number and purchase information. Aspire Series Generic User Guide Original Issue: 05/2008 Changes may be incorporated in the space provided below. Aspire Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are ...recorded on the label affixed to notify any means, electronically, mechanically, by any person of Acer Incorporated. Copyright © 2008...
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...Adobe Reader setup program first. For instructions on the screen to complete the installation. The printed Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in the model you purchased. Please understand that due to its nature, the Generic User Guide as well as ...the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. Your guides To help you get started with language such as Acer's Empowering Technology, using the keyboard, Audio, etc. Such instances are only contained in certain models of the series, but not necessarily in the Aspire product series.
...Adobe Reader setup program first. For instructions on the screen to complete the installation. The printed Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in the model you purchased. Please understand that due to its nature, the Generic User Guide as well as ...the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. Your guides To help you get started with language such as Acer's Empowering Technology, using the keyboard, Audio, etc. Such instances are only contained in certain models of the series, but not necessarily in the Aspire product series.
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... pack xv Cleaning and servicing xv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Launching Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering 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... 20 Windows keys 21 Hotkeys 22 Special keys (only for certain models) 23 Audio 24 Acer PureZone (only for certain models) 24 Tuba (only for certain models) 24 Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/ multi-channel
... pack xv Cleaning and servicing xv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Launching Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering 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... 20 Windows keys 21 Hotkeys 22 Special keys (only for certain models) 23 Audio 24 Acer PureZone (only for certain models) 24 Tuba (only for certain models) 24 Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/ multi-channel
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... Video 25 16:9 display (only for certain models) 25 Using the system utilities 26 Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) 26 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 27 Frequently asked questions 29 Requesting service 32 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 32 Before you ... and removing the battery pack 34 Charging the battery 35 Checking the battery level 35 Optimising battery life 35 Battery-low warning 36 Acer Arcade Deluxe 37 General controls 37 Navigation controls 38 Player controls 38 Cinema 38 Movies: 38 Videos: 39 Playing a video file:...
... Video 25 16:9 display (only for certain models) 25 Using the system utilities 26 Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) 26 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 27 Frequently asked questions 29 Requesting service 32 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 32 Before you ... and removing the battery pack 34 Charging the battery 35 Checking the battery level 35 Optimising battery life 35 Battery-low warning 36 Acer Arcade Deluxe 37 General controls 37 Navigation controls 38 Player controls 38 Cinema 38 Movies: 38 Videos: 39 Playing a video file:...
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...50 Built-in network feature 51 Consumer Infrared (CIR) (only for certain models) 51 Universal Serial Bus (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 ...
...50 Built-in network feature 51 Consumer Infrared (CIR) (only for certain models) 51 Universal Serial Bus (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 ...
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... for you 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... or click the hide button on your new Acer system. For help with passwords and encryption (only for certain models). • Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. • Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings ...
... for you 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... or click the hide button on your new Acer system. For help with passwords and encryption (only for certain models). • Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. • Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings ...
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Empowering Technology 5 Acer eAudio Management (only for certain models) Acer eAudio Management allows you enjoy your playback device, click the the Acer eAudio Management window. icon on the upper right side of Dolby Home Theater on your system via Dolby Surround sound technology. To choose your favorite tunes, in vivid detail. Music mode lets you to your system. Select Movie or Game mode to experience the awesome realism of 5.1-channel audio output from the speakers fitted to easily control the enhanced sound effects of
Empowering Technology 5 Acer eAudio Management (only for certain models) Acer eAudio Management allows you enjoy your playback device, click the the Acer eAudio Management window. icon on the upper right side of Dolby Home Theater on your system via Dolby Surround sound technology. To choose your favorite tunes, in vivid detail. Music mode lets you to your system. Select Movie or Game mode to experience the awesome realism of 5.1-channel audio output from the speakers fitted to easily control the enhanced sound effects of
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... the Battery status panel located just below the power plans. To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you can also launch the Acer ePower Management application and refer to the default settings of the predefined power plans by clicking the Restore button. If you want to delete the... 7 To edit a power plan: Editing a power plan allows you to adjust system settings like LCD brightness, CPU speed and Graphics power mode (only for certain models). 1 Switch to the power plan you wish to delete. 2 Click the Delete this plan icon.
... the Battery status panel located just below the power plans. To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you can also launch the Acer ePower Management application and refer to the default settings of the predefined power plans by clicking the Restore button. If you want to delete the... 7 To edit a power plan: Editing a power plan allows you to adjust system settings like LCD brightness, CPU speed and Graphics power mode (only for certain models). 1 Switch to the power plan you wish to delete. 2 Click the Delete this plan icon.
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...file, but you forgot the encryption password, you to safeguard all related passwords! Note: The password used to decrypt it. Empowering Technology 9 Acer eDataSecurity Management (only for Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook. The Master Password may also be no way to decrypt your files from being accessed by... 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 encrypt/decrypt files by unauthorized persons.
...file, but you forgot the encryption password, you to safeguard all related passwords! Note: The password used to decrypt it. Empowering Technology 9 Acer eDataSecurity Management (only for Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook. The Master Password may also be no way to decrypt your files from being accessed by... 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 encrypt/decrypt files by unauthorized persons.
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.... Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. These buttons are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology. Launch Acer Arcade utility (only for certain models). Web browser Internet browser (user-Programmable) Mail Email application (user-Programmable) Bluetooth communication button/ indicator (manufacturing option...Located beside the keyboard are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager.You can be reset by clicking on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to start the application.
.... Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. These buttons are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology. Launch Acer Arcade utility (only for certain models). Web browser Internet browser (user-Programmable) Mail Email application (user-Programmable) Bluetooth communication button/ indicator (manufacturing option...Located beside the keyboard are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager.You can be reset by clicking on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to start the application.
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... or button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of the touchpad. Drag Click and hold, then use the touchpad with Acer BioProtection fingerprint reader. 12 3 4 • Move your finger across the surface of Windows applications. The central location on the touchpad ...double-clicking a mouse button); This means the cursor responds as clicking the left button. • Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models) to scroll up or down and move left or right a page. Tap twice (at the same...
... or button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of the touchpad. Drag Click and hold, then use the touchpad with Acer BioProtection fingerprint reader. 12 3 4 • Move your finger across the surface of Windows applications. The central location on the touchpad ...double-clicking a mouse button); This means the cursor responds as clicking the left button. • Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models) to scroll up or down and move left or right a page. Tap twice (at the same...
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... movement; It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Note: When using the touchpad, keep it - The touchpad is enabled on the model purchased. Some keyless models are also available.
... movement; It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Note: When using the touchpad, keep it - The touchpad is enabled on the model purchased. Some keyless models are also available.
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... keypad Type numbers in a embedded keypad. normal manner. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Hold while using cursor- Note: + only for certain models. cursor-control keys. Use this mode when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Scroll Lock + When Scroll Lock is indicated by small...
... keypad Type numbers in a embedded keypad. normal manner. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Hold while using cursor- Note: + only for certain models. cursor-control keys. Use this mode when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Scroll Lock + When Scroll Lock is indicated by small...
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... toggle Turns the speakers on hotkeys. + + + Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology. Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Decreases the sound volume (only for certain models). Press any key to access most of the computer's... controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. To activate hotkeys, press...
... toggle Turns the speakers on hotkeys. + + + Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology. Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Decreases the sound volume (only for certain models). Press any key to access most of the computer's... controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. To activate hotkeys, press...
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...-center of your keyboard. Please refer to the language settings. Note: This function varies according to www.microsoft.com/typography/faq/faq12.htm for certain models) You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of the keyboard. English 23 Special...
...-center of your keyboard. Please refer to the language settings. Note: This function varies according to www.microsoft.com/typography/faq/faq12.htm for certain models) You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of the keyboard. English 23 Special...
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... (two-channel) movie, music, TV, or game audio source. Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/multichannel sound (only for certain models) Your Acer notebook comes with the Dolby Home Theater® audio enhancement featuring Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital Live, Dolby Headphone, Dolby Natural... digital surround sound for pure sound recording. English 24 Audio The computer also comes with the tube-style hinge. Acer PureZone (only for certain models) The dedicated Tuba CineBass subwoofer pumps out earthshaking movie-house audio. Select Beam Forming and Acoustic Echo Canellation to ...
... (two-channel) movie, music, TV, or game audio source. Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/multichannel sound (only for certain models) Your Acer notebook comes with the Dolby Home Theater® audio enhancement featuring Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital Live, Dolby Headphone, Dolby Natural... digital surround sound for pure sound recording. English 24 Audio The computer also comes with the tube-style hinge. Acer PureZone (only for certain models) The dedicated Tuba CineBass subwoofer pumps out earthshaking movie-house audio. Select Beam Forming and Acoustic Echo Canellation to ...
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... of most speakers. Sky-high color saturation guarantees an authentic HD viewing experience.16:9 quality means true home theater visuals have finally arrived for certain models) 16:9 display delivers Full HD movies at home like never before. The playback of music, movies, and games results in the bass response of headphones...
... of most speakers. Sky-high color saturation guarantees an authentic HD viewing experience.16:9 quality means true home theater visuals have finally arrived for certain models) 16:9 display delivers Full HD movies at home like never before. The playback of music, movies, and games results in the bass response of headphones...
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...-Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you can now enjoy an extra layer of protection for certain models) Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is a multi-purpose fingerprint software package integrated with Acer FingerLaunch, while Acer ProfileLaunch can launch up to three applications/ websites from a single finger swipe. Utilizing the uniqueness of your computer with centralized...
...-Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you can now enjoy an extra layer of protection for certain models) Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is a multi-purpose fingerprint software package integrated with Acer FingerLaunch, while Acer ProfileLaunch can launch up to three applications/ websites from a single finger swipe. Utilizing the uniqueness of your computer with centralized...
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... preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. Acer GridVista is simple to complete the process. English 27 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is only available on the same screen. Select the secondary monitor ... and select your notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on certain models. To enable the dual display feature of the four display settings indicated below: 12 2 13 1 3 2 13 24 Double (vertical), Triple (primary...
... preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. Acer GridVista is simple to complete the process. English 27 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is only available on the same screen. Select the secondary monitor ... and select your notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on certain models. To enable the dual display feature of the four display settings indicated below: 12 2 13 1 3 2 13 24 Double (vertical), Triple (primary...
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...booklet. Before you call Please have your computer. Always have the following information: Name Address Telephone number Machine and model type Serial number Date of time a call Acer for online service, and please be at your proof-of-purchase in the flap located inside the front cover ...is in this passport thoroughly. Place your computer when you need to receive the benefits from our support centers. Please consult http://global.acer.com. Our worldwide network of service centers are error messages or beeps reported by an International Travelers Warranty (ITW) that gives you ...
...booklet. Before you call Please have your computer. Always have the following information: Name Address Telephone number Machine and model type Serial number Date of time a call Acer for online service, and please be at your proof-of-purchase in the flap located inside the front cover ...is in this passport thoroughly. Place your computer when you need to receive the benefits from our support centers. Please consult http://global.acer.com. Our worldwide network of service centers are error messages or beeps reported by an International Travelers Warranty (ITW) that gives you ...