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... internal antenna will void the FCC certification and your warranty. Operation conditions This device complies with batteries. Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority, ...battery pack Here are some ways to "Frequently asked questions" on page 22. Do not use may cause harmful interference to licensing. If either of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. For more information about our products, services, and support information, please visit our website: http://global.acer...
... internal antenna will void the FCC certification and your warranty. Operation conditions This device complies with batteries. Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority, ...battery pack Here are some ways to "Frequently asked questions" on page 22. Do not use may cause harmful interference to licensing. If either of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. For more information about our products, services, and support information, please visit our website: http://global.acer...
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...your computer on and off iv Taking care of your computer v Taking care of your AC adapter v Taking care of your battery pack vi Cleaning and servicing vi An Aspire tour 1 Front view 1 Closed front view 2 Left view 3 Right view 4 Rear view 4 Base view 5 Specifications ...DVD) drive tray 17 Using a computer security lock 17 Audio 18 Adjusting the volume 18 Using the system utilities 19 Acer eManager 19 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 20 Launch Manager 21 Frequently asked questions 22 Requesting service 25 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) ...
...your computer on and off iv Taking care of your computer v Taking care of your AC adapter v Taking care of your battery pack vi Cleaning and servicing vi An Aspire tour 1 Front view 1 Closed front view 2 Left view 3 Right view 4 Rear view 4 Base view 5 Specifications ...DVD) drive tray 17 Using a computer security lock 17 Audio 18 Adjusting the volume 18 Using the system utilities 19 Acer eManager 19 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 20 Launch Manager 21 Frequently asked questions 22 Requesting service 25 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) ...
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Indicates the status of wireless button/indicator LAN communication (optional). 6 Power indicator Lights up when the computer is on. 7 Battery indicator Lights up when the battery is being charged. Indicates the status of button/indicator Bluetooth communication (optional). 5 Wireless Press to enable/disable the Bluetooth communication function. English 2 # Item Description 6 Palmrest ...
Indicates the status of wireless button/indicator LAN communication (optional). 6 Power indicator Lights up when the computer is on. 7 Battery indicator Lights up when the battery is being charged. Indicates the status of button/indicator Bluetooth communication (optional). 5 Wireless Press to enable/disable the Bluetooth communication function. English 2 # Item Description 6 Palmrest ...
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... Ejects the optical drive tray when the hole computer is active. 3 Optical drive Ejects the optical drive tray from the drive. Rear view # Icon Item 1 Battery 2 DC-in jack Description Powers the computer. Connects to a Kensington-compatible slot computer security lock. 4 Right view English # Icon Item Description 1 Optical drive Internal optical...
... Ejects the optical drive tray when the hole computer is active. 3 Optical drive Ejects the optical drive tray from the drive. Rear view # Icon Item 1 Battery 2 DC-in jack Description Powers the computer. Connects to a Kensington-compatible slot computer security lock. 4 Right view English # Icon Item Description 1 Optical drive Internal optical...
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latch Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by screws). 6 Battery release Releases the battery for removal. English # Icon Item 3 USB 2.0 port Base view 5 Description Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). # Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool.
latch Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by screws). 6 Battery release Releases the battery for removal. English # Icon Item 3 USB 2.0 port Base view 5 Description Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). # Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool.
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...+/3300+ or higher (128 KB L1 cache and 256 KB L2 cache) RADEON® Xpress 200M chipset Aspire 5030 AMD Turion™ 64 ML-28/ML-30/ML-34/ML-37 processor or higher with 512 KB or...Xpress 200M chipset 256/512 MB of DDR333 memory, upgradeable to 2 GB using two soDIMM modules 14.1" WXGA Acer CrystalBrite color TFT LCD: 1280 x 800 resolution 16.7 million colors RADEON® Xpress 200M integrated 3D graphics,... kg (5.5 lbs.) ACPI 1.0b power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes 44.4 W Li-ion battery pack 2.5-hour rapid charge; 3.5-hour charge-in-use 65 W AC adapter
...+/3300+ or higher (128 KB L1 cache and 256 KB L2 cache) RADEON® Xpress 200M chipset Aspire 5030 AMD Turion™ 64 ML-28/ML-30/ML-34/ML-37 processor or higher with 512 KB or...Xpress 200M chipset 256/512 MB of DDR333 memory, upgradeable to 2 GB using two soDIMM modules 14.1" WXGA Acer CrystalBrite color TFT LCD: 1280 x 800 resolution 16.7 million colors RADEON® Xpress 200M integrated 3D graphics,... kg (5.5 lbs.) ACPI 1.0b power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes 44.4 W Li-ion battery pack 2.5-hour rapid charge; 3.5-hour charge-in-use 65 W AC adapter
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...; and MS Sound compatible Built-in jack for AC adapter Kensington lock slot BIOS user and supervisor passwords Acer eManager (ePresentation/eRecovery/eSettings) Acer GridVista Acer Arcade Acer Launch Manager Acer System Recovery CD Adobe® Reader® NTI CD-Maker™ 512 MB or 1 GB soDIMM ...memory External USB floppy disk drive Li-ion battery pack AC adapter Wake-on -Ring ready LAN: 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet; 7...
...; and MS Sound compatible Built-in jack for AC adapter Kensington lock slot BIOS user and supervisor passwords Acer eManager (ePresentation/eRecovery/eSettings) Acer GridVista Acer Arcade Acer Launch Manager Acer System Recovery CD Adobe® Reader® NTI CD-Maker™ 512 MB or 1 GB soDIMM ...memory External USB floppy disk drive Li-ion battery pack AC adapter Wake-on -Ring ready LAN: 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet; 7...
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...-left above the keyboard, and four on . Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Num Lock Lights up when the battery is activated. Media activity Indicates when the hard disk or optical drive is closed. Bluetooth (optional) Indicates the status of wireless LAN... communication. (optional) Power Lights up when Caps Lock is being charged. Battery Lights up when Num Lock is on the front panel. The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is active. Icon Function ...
...-left above the keyboard, and four on . Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Num Lock Lights up when the battery is activated. Media activity Indicates when the hard disk or optical drive is closed. Bluetooth (optional) Indicates the status of wireless LAN... communication. (optional) Power Lights up when Caps Lock is being charged. Battery Lights up when Num Lock is on the front panel. The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is active. Icon Function ...
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... button Mail Web browser P Default application Email application (user-programmable) Internet browser (user-programmable) Acer eManager (user-programmable) User-programmable These buttons are four buttons. Please see "Acer eManager" on page 21. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Press < > to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by...
... button Mail Web browser P Default application Email application (user-programmable) Internet browser (user-programmable) Acer eManager (user-programmable) User-programmable These buttons are four buttons. Please see "Acer eManager" on page 21. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Press < > to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by...
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...external monitor. Look at the power indicator: • If it is being supplied to the appropriate resolution. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the power outlet. • If it is...the display back on the Settings tab to bring up . Each computer display has a different native resolution depending on the screen. Right-click on the battery, it with a system disk and press + + to save power. Press and release the power button to the computer. • If the Sleep...
...external monitor. Look at the power indicator: • If it is being supplied to the appropriate resolution. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the power outlet. • If it is...the display back on the Settings tab to bring up . Each computer display has a different native resolution depending on the screen. Right-click on the battery, it with a system disk and press + + to save power. Press and release the power button to the computer. • If the Sleep...
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...stop playing the audio track or video file. press to pause. Hotkey + + + + + + + + + + + + + Function Online help menu Acer ePowerManagement with battery information Display toggle Screen blank Speaker toggle Volume up ; press to skip backward to control and fine-tune the features and settings of... Acer Arcade. 27 English Arcade hotkeys When running in the Windows environment, the key combinations ...
...stop playing the audio track or video file. press to pause. Hotkey + + + + + + + + + + + + + Function Online help menu Acer ePowerManagement with battery information Display toggle Screen blank Speaker toggle Volume up ; press to skip backward to control and fine-tune the features and settings of... Acer Arcade. 27 English Arcade hotkeys When running in the Windows environment, the key combinations ...
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In both cases, press and release the power button to turn the computer back on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode for the trip home: • Check that the computer may want to the top cover of time. If ... off , the computer has entered Hibernation mode and is on, the computer has entered Sleep mode. If your meeting will be longer, or if your battery is not fully charged, you may enter Hibernation mode after being in Sleep mode. What to take the following items with you other than your...
In both cases, press and release the power button to turn the computer back on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode for the trip home: • Check that the computer may want to the top cover of time. If ... off , the computer has entered Hibernation mode and is on, the computer has entered Sleep mode. If your meeting will be longer, or if your battery is not fully charged, you may enter Hibernation mode after being in Sleep mode. What to take the following items with you other than your...
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...outside and room temperature. If possible, leave the computer for 30 minutes in an environment with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use at home, you may require you to and from your office building to a client... leave the computer in the trunk of time, you might also want to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse. Make sure that the battery in temperature and humidity can avoid carrying the extra weight to turn on the computer. Airport security may want to purchase a second AC adapter ...
...outside and room temperature. If possible, leave the computer for 30 minutes in an environment with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use at home, you may require you to and from your office building to a client... leave the computer in the trunk of time, you might also want to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse. Make sure that the battery in temperature and humidity can avoid carrying the extra weight to turn on the computer. Airport security may want to purchase a second AC adapter ...
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... floppy disks to country. English 39 Special considerations In addition to the guidelines 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. Do not use another country, check that is compatible...
... floppy disks to country. English 39 Special considerations In addition to the guidelines 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. Do not use another country, check that is compatible...
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... configuration problems, you do not need to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. then lift up and remove the memory cover. 3 (a) Insert the memory module diagonally into... the slot, then (b) gently press it down until it clicks into your local Acer dealer. English 46 Installing memory Follow these steps to run this utility. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need...
... configuration problems, you do not need to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. then lift up and remove the memory cover. 3 (a) Insert the memory module diagonally into... the slot, then (b) gently press it down until it clicks into your local Acer dealer. English 46 Installing memory Follow these steps to run this utility. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need...
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... reports to open the computer yourself; If the problem cannot be resolved, contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer. Hard disk 0 extended Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. keyboard connected Keyboard interface error Contact your dealer or an...
... reports to open the computer yourself; If the problem cannot be resolved, contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer. Hard disk 0 extended Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. keyboard connected Keyboard interface error Contact your dealer or an...
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...product to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. Replace the battery with this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that the total rating ...is 4.6 meters (15 feet). 16 Always disconnect all servicing to qualified service personnel. 11 Unplug this product through cabinet slots as the product's battery we recommend in performance, indicating a need for this equipment. 17 Avoid using a telephone (other risks. Also, make sure that are followed. ...
...product to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. Replace the battery with this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that the total rating ...is 4.6 meters (15 feet). 16 Always disconnect all servicing to qualified service personnel. 11 Unplug this product through cabinet slots as the product's battery we recommend in performance, indicating a need for this equipment. 17 Avoid using a telephone (other risks. Also, make sure that are followed. ...
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English 66 Index A AC adapter caring for v audio 18 adjusting the volume 18 troubleshooting 23 B battery pack caring for vi BIOS utility 46 brightness hotkeys 15 C caps lock 13 on indicator 9 care AC adapter v battery pack vi computer v CD-ROM ejecting 17 ejecting manually 23 troubleshooting 23 cleaning computer vi computer caring for...
English 66 Index A AC adapter caring for v audio 18 adjusting the volume 18 troubleshooting 23 B battery pack caring for vi BIOS utility 46 brightness hotkeys 15 C caps lock 13 on indicator 9 care AC adapter v battery pack vi computer v CD-ROM ejecting 17 ejecting manually 23 troubleshooting 23 cleaning computer vi computer caring for...