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... route the power cord and any cables away from foot traffic. • When unplugging the power cord, do any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off. • Use the power button You can also shut down the computer...
... route the power cord and any cables away from foot traffic. • When unplugging the power cord, do any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off. • Use the power button You can also shut down the computer...
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... 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 ...Touchpad 11 Touchpad basics 11 Using the keyboard 13 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 13 Windows keys 14 Hotkeys 14 Special keys 16 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray...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 ...
... 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 ...Touchpad 11 Touchpad basics 11 Using the keyboard 13 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 13 Windows keys 14 Hotkeys 14 Special keys 16 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray...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 ...
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...Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Aspire 3030 Mobile AMD Sempron™ processor 2600+/3000+ or higher (128 KB L1 cache and 128 KB L2 cache) Mobile AMD Sempron™ processor 2800+/3300+ or higher (128 KB L1 cache and 256 KB L2 cache) RADEON® Xpress 200M chipset Aspire 5030...HyperTransport™ technology RADEON® 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, featuring HyperMemory™ and up...
...Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Aspire 3030 Mobile AMD Sempron™ processor 2600+/3000+ or higher (128 KB L1 cache and 128 KB L2 cache) Mobile AMD Sempron™ processor 2800+/3300+ or higher (128 KB L1 cache and 256 KB L2 cache) RADEON® Xpress 200M chipset Aspire 5030...HyperTransport™ technology RADEON® 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, featuring HyperMemory™ and up...
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... the touchpad (2) to move left and right buttons on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. This button mimics your finger across the surface of Windows applications. The central location on a mouse. Tapping on the touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on the right scroll bar of the touchpad. This...
... the touchpad (2) to move left and right buttons on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. This button mimics your finger across the surface of Windows applications. The central location on a mouse. Tapping on the touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on the right scroll bar of the touchpad. This...
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... a lot of the keycaps. normal manner. English 13 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys.
... a lot of the keycaps. normal manner. English 13 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys.
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... like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Application This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it opens the application's context menu. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse key button; To activate hotkeys, press...
... like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Application This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it opens the application's context menu. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse key button; To activate hotkeys, press...
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... + + Brightness up Brightness down Increases the screen brightness. See "Acer eManager" on and off . Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Puts the computer in Acer eManager. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if...Hotkey Icon Function + Hotkey help Description Displays help on hotkeys. + + + + + + + + Acer eSettings Power management Launches Acer eSettings in Sleep mode. Turns the internal touchpad on page 19. Launches the Power Scheme window. Turns the display screen backlight off to return.
... + + Brightness up Brightness down Increases the screen brightness. See "Acer eManager" on and off . Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Puts the computer in Acer eManager. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if...Hotkey Icon Function + Hotkey help Description Displays help on hotkeys. + + + + + + + + Acer eSettings Power management Launches Acer eSettings in Sleep mode. Turns the internal touchpad on page 19. Launches the Power Scheme window. Turns the display screen backlight off to return.
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... work under Microsoft Windows XP only. To set the < > key, see "Easy-launch buttons" on the appropriate application and select the Help function. Acer ePresentation Simplifies resolution settings when connecting to launch the Acer eManager user interface, which features the following main settings: Acer ePresentation, Acer eRecovery and Acer eSettings. Press < > to a projector. Acer eManager The innovative...
... work under Microsoft Windows XP only. To set the < > key, see "Easy-launch buttons" on the appropriate application and select the Help function. Acer ePresentation Simplifies resolution settings when connecting to launch the Acer eManager user interface, which features the following main settings: Acer ePresentation, Acer eRecovery and Acer eSettings. Press < > to a projector. Acer eManager The innovative...
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...display compatible) Note: This feature is a handy utility that the second monitor is connected, then, select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on Settings. Acer GridVista is only available on certain models. To enable the dual monitor feature of the four display settings indicated below: 12 2 13 1 3 2 13...optical disk" feature to burn a backup image to Start, All Programs and click on Acer GridVista. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend my Windows desktop onto this function, please go to CD or DVD. Finally, click Apply to ...
...display compatible) Note: This feature is a handy utility that the second monitor is connected, then, select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on Settings. Acer GridVista is only available on certain models. To enable the dual monitor feature of the four display settings indicated below: 12 2 13 1 3 2 13...optical disk" feature to burn a backup image to Start, All Programs and click on Acer GridVista. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend my Windows desktop onto this function, please go to CD or DVD. Finally, click Apply to ...
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... by clicking on page 10 for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. 3 Enjoy the convenience of the easylaunch buttons. English 21 Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to start the application. Launch Manager Launch Manager... allows you to set to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is simple to the manufacturer's recommended value. Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of your...
... by clicking on page 10 for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. 3 Enjoy the convenience of the easylaunch buttons. English 21 Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to start the application. Launch Manager Launch Manager... allows you to set to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is simple to the manufacturer's recommended value. Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of your...
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Look at the power indicator: • If it may arise during the use of your Windows desktop and select Properties to restart the system. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that the resolution is set ...
Look at the power indicator: • If it may arise during the use of your Windows desktop and select Properties to restart the system. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that the resolution is set ...
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out port on the computer. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar. There is crossed-out, click on the optical drive. Try attaching an external keyboard to a USB ... apart. • Make sure there is heard from the computer. The printer does not work . I want to the line- The keyboard does not respond. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on page 14 for printing to an infrared printer). • During the POST, press to eject the tray...
out port on the computer. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar. There is crossed-out, click on the optical drive. Try attaching an external keyboard to a USB ... apart. • Make sure there is heard from the computer. The printer does not work . I want to the line- The keyboard does not respond. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on page 14 for printing to an infrared printer). • During the POST, press to eject the tray...
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... content that is installed when you purchase your Operating System. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to the Windows manual. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. To properly use the internal modem. This recovery process helps you need to set...
... content that is installed when you purchase your Operating System. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to the Windows manual. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. To properly use the internal modem. This recovery process helps you need to set...
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... file. press to pause. press to skip backward to start playing. 27 English Arcade hotkeys When running in the Windows environment, the key combinations listed below are available to the next track or video file. decreases the screen brightness Play...; Backward; press to skip forward to control and fine-tune the features and settings of Acer Arcade. Hotkey + + + + + + + + + + + + + Function Online help menu Acer ePowerManagement with battery information Display toggle Screen blank Speaker toggle Volume up ; Forward; decreases the speaker ...
... file. press to pause. press to skip backward to start playing. 27 English Arcade hotkeys When running in the Windows environment, the key combinations listed below are available to the next track or video file. decreases the screen brightness Play...; Backward; press to skip forward to control and fine-tune the features and settings of Acer Arcade. Hotkey + + + + + + + + + + + + + Function Online help menu Acer ePowerManagement with battery information Display toggle Screen blank Speaker toggle Volume up ; Forward; decreases the speaker ...
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...page to open the Cinema content page, then select the disk you'd like to the right of the window. Note: When playing DVDs, there are shown. When you can also click To PC. You can ... displayed when you move the mouse. The buttons in the area above the list of Acer Arcade. When viewing DVDs, the following special controls are discussed in more than one level. ...This player has the features and controls of the window, the player controls - To control the movie, the pop-up panel: • DVD Menu •...
...page to open the Cinema content page, then select the disk you'd like to the right of the window. Note: When playing DVDs, there are shown. When you can also click To PC. You can ... displayed when you move the mouse. The buttons in the area above the list of Acer Arcade. When viewing DVDs, the following special controls are discussed in more than one level. ...This player has the features and controls of the window, the player controls - To control the movie, the pop-up panel: • DVD Menu •...
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... computer in Sleep mode. If you are using one to shut down the computer: Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off (Windows XP). Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories: 1 Save any open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or...
... computer in Sleep mode. If you are using one to shut down the computer: Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off (Windows XP). Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories: 1 Save any open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or...
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... following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to any activity involving one or more information. System activity refers to the computer, and video memory. Windows handles all of a different region into the DVD drive. This computer employs a power management scheme that monitors system activity. Please refer to conserve energy. Power...
... following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to any activity involving one or more information. System activity refers to the computer, and video memory. Windows handles all of a different region into the DVD drive. This computer employs a power management scheme that monitors system activity. Please refer to conserve energy. Power...
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... disk-related tasks. Create backup You can create and save backup images to hard disk, CD or DVD. 1 Boot to Windows XP 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery utility. 3 Enter the password to complete the process. a Use Backup to HDD to store the backup image on screen...CD or DVD. The default password is six zeros. 4 In the Acer eRecovery window, select Recovery settings and click Next. 5 In the Recovery settings window, select Backup snapshot image and click Next. 6 Select the backup method. Acer eRecovery consists of the current system configuration to quickly backup and restore the ...
... disk-related tasks. Create backup You can create and save backup images to hard disk, CD or DVD. 1 Boot to Windows XP 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery utility. 3 Enter the password to complete the process. a Use Backup to HDD to store the backup image on screen...CD or DVD. The default password is six zeros. 4 In the Acer eRecovery window, select Recovery settings and click Next. 5 In the Recovery settings window, select Backup snapshot image and click Next. 6 Select the backup method. Acer eRecovery consists of the current system configuration to quickly backup and restore the ...
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...enabled only if there is six zeros. 4 In the Acer eRecovery window, select Recovery actions and click Next. 5 In the Recovery settings window, select Reinstall applications/drivers and click Next. Re-install bundled software without CD Acer eRecovery stores pre-loaded software internally for easy driver and ...backup stored on screen to complete the process. English 50 Restore from hard disk, CD or DVD. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery utility. 3 Enter the password to proceed. Create factory default image CD When the System CD and Recovery CD ...
...enabled only if there is six zeros. 4 In the Acer eRecovery window, select Recovery actions and click Next. 5 In the Recovery settings window, select Reinstall applications/drivers and click Next. Re-install bundled software without CD Acer eRecovery stores pre-loaded software internally for easy driver and ...backup stored on screen to complete the process. English 50 Restore from hard disk, CD or DVD. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery utility. 3 Enter the password to proceed. Create factory default image CD When the System CD and Recovery CD ...
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... 6 Select the desired driver/application and follow the instructions on screen to bring up the software content window. Follow the steps below to change the password in Acer eRecovery. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery utility. 3 Enter the password to re-install. The default password is six zeros. 4 In the...
... 6 Select the desired driver/application and follow the instructions on screen to bring up the software content window. Follow the steps below to change the password in Acer eRecovery. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery utility. 3 Enter the password to re-install. The default password is six zeros. 4 In the...