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...overload a power outlet, strip or receptacle by plugging in electric shock and/or injury. Warning! Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from lithium battery pack. If you are used, the load should be operated from the type of power indicated on the cord. • If an extension cord is... outlet. iv • Never push objects of any kind onto or into the product. • To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on the power cord. If you need to replace the power cord set . Also, make sure that is equipped...
...overload a power outlet, strip or receptacle by plugging in electric shock and/or injury. Warning! Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from lithium battery pack. If you are used, the load should be operated from the type of power indicated on the cord. • If an extension cord is... outlet. iv • Never push objects of any kind onto or into the product. • To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on the power cord. If you need to replace the power cord set . Also, make sure that is equipped...
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...from lightning, do not connect the telephone line to this equipment during lightning or thunderstorms. Warning! Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Batteries may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other controls may present a risk of electric shock from the ...service this product yourself, as that are covered by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. Replace the battery with your reseller for service • the product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those...
...from lightning, do not connect the telephone line to this equipment during lightning or thunderstorms. Warning! Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Batteries may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other controls may present a risk of electric shock from the ...service this product yourself, as that are covered by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. Replace the battery with your reseller for service • the product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those...
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Recycle if possible. Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth. If either of the following occurs: • the computer has been dropped or the body has ..., follow these steps: 1 Turn off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. xiv Taking care of your battery pack Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of used batteries according to "Frequently asked questions" on page 41.
Recycle if possible. Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth. If either of the following occurs: • the computer has been dropped or the body has ..., follow these steps: 1 Turn off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. xiv Taking care of your battery pack Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of used batteries according to "Frequently asked questions" on page 41.
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... care of your AC adapter xiii Taking care of your battery pack xiv Cleaning and servicing xiv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer ePower Management 2 Acer ePresentation Management 5 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) 6 Acer eLock Management 7 Acer eRecovery Management 9 Acer eSettings Management 11 Acer ePerformance Management 12 Your Acer notebook tour 13 Front view 13 Closed front view...
... care of your AC adapter xiii Taking care of your battery pack xiv Cleaning and servicing xiv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer ePower Management 2 Acer ePresentation Management 5 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) 6 Acer eLock Management 7 Acer eRecovery Management 9 Acer eSettings Management 11 Acer ePerformance Management 12 Your Acer notebook tour 13 Front view 13 Closed front view...
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... default in the upper-right corner of your screen, it features the following handy utilities: • Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings conveniently. • Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) protects data with passwords and advanced encryption algorithms. •...
... default in the upper-right corner of your screen, it features the following handy utilities: • Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings conveniently. • Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) protects data with passwords and advanced encryption algorithms. •...
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.... to save to three of your own. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface. Empowering Technology 2 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. DC mode (Battery mode) There are four pre-defined profiles - To create a new power profile: 1 Change power settings as desired. 2 Click "Save as...
.... to save to three of your own. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface. Empowering Technology 2 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. DC mode (Battery mode) There are four pre-defined profiles - To create a new power profile: 1 Change power settings as desired. 2 Click "Save as...
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For additional options, click "Settings" to: • Set alarms. • Re-load factory defaults. • Select what actions to the panel in the upper half of the window. Empowering Technology 3 Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to be taken when the cover is closed or the power button is pressed. • Set passwords for accessing the system after Hibernation or Standby. • View information about Acer ePower Management.
For additional options, click "Settings" to: • Set alarms. • Re-load factory defaults. • Select what actions to the panel in the upper half of the window. Empowering Technology 3 Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to be taken when the cover is closed or the power button is pressed. • Set passwords for accessing the system after Hibernation or Standby. • View information about Acer ePower Management.
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English 14 # Item 6 Palmrest 7 Touchpad 8 Click buttons (left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. Indicates the computer's power status. 3 Battery indicator Indicates the computer's batttery status. 4 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 5 Bluetooth Enable/disables the Bluetooth function. PDIF support 8 Microphone-in ...
English 14 # Item 6 Palmrest 7 Touchpad 8 Click buttons (left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. Indicates the computer's power status. 3 Battery indicator Indicates the computer's batttery status. 4 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 5 Bluetooth Enable/disables the Bluetooth function. PDIF support 8 Microphone-in ...
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Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connect to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network (for selected models). Powers the computer. 17 Rear view English # Icon Item 1 Kensington lock slot 2 USB 2.0 ports 3 Battery 4 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Description Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.
Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connect to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network (for selected models). Powers the computer. 17 Rear view English # Icon Item 1 Kensington lock slot 2 USB 2.0 ports 3 Battery 4 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Description Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.
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18 Base view English # Item Description 1 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 2 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 3 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 4 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 6 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws).
18 Base view English # Item Description 1 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 2 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 3 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 4 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 6 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws).
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... CRT display • MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability • S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support • Acer Arcade™, featuring Acer CinemaVision™ and Acer ClearVision™ technologies • 40/60/80/100/120 GB or higher hard disk drive • Optical drive options...28 lbs.) • ACPI 2.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes • 44.6 W 4000 mAh Li-ion battery (6-cell) • 2.6-hour battery life • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter • 88-/89-key keyboard, inverted "T" cursor layout, 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel •...
... CRT display • MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability • S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support • Acer Arcade™, featuring Acer CinemaVision™ and Acer ClearVision™ technologies • 40/60/80/100/120 GB or higher hard disk drive • Optical drive options...28 lbs.) • ACPI 2.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes • 44.6 W 4000 mAh Li-ion battery (6-cell) • 2.6-hour battery life • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter • 88-/89-key keyboard, inverted "T" cursor layout, 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel •...
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... Options and accessories Environment System compliance Warranty • Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone • 512 MB /1 GB / 2 GB DDR2 533/667 MHz soDIMM module • 9-cell 7200 mAh Li-ion battery pack • 6-cell 4000 mAh Li-ion battery pack • 4-cell 2000 mAh Li-ion battery pack • External USB floppy disk drive...
... Options and accessories Environment System compliance Warranty • Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone • 512 MB /1 GB / 2 GB DDR2 533/667 MHz soDIMM module • 9-cell 7200 mAh Li-ion battery pack • 6-cell 4000 mAh Li-ion battery pack • 4-cell 2000 mAh Li-ion battery pack • External USB floppy disk drive...
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Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. Power Indicates the computer's power status. Num Lock Lights up . 23 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators: English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up when Num Lock is activated. Icon Function Caps Lock Description Lights up when Caps Lock is active. Bluetooth Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated.
Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. Power Indicates the computer's power status. Num Lock Lights up . 23 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators: English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up when Num Lock is activated. Icon Function Caps Lock Description Lights up when Caps Lock is active. Bluetooth Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated.
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... be reset by users. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Please see "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 39. Easy-launch button P Default application Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable) Email application (user-programmable) Internet browser (user-programmable) User-programmable Easy-...launch buttons There are : mail, Web browser, Empowering Key < > and one user-programmable button. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. See "Launch Manager" on page 1. The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable...
... be reset by users. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Please see "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 39. Easy-launch button P Default application Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable) Email application (user-programmable) Internet browser (user-programmable) User-programmable Easy-...launch buttons There are : mail, Web browser, Empowering Key < > and one user-programmable button. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. See "Launch Manager" on page 1. The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable...
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I turned on the battery, it is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. Check the following: • If you set the resolution ... might be low and unable to power the computer. Press and release the power button to save power. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that the resolution is set to an external monitor. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. Press...
I turned on the battery, it is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. Check the following: • If you set the resolution ... might be low and unable to power the computer. Press and release the power button to save power. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that the resolution is set to an external monitor. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. Press...
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... your computer in a protective case that you are not actively using the computer. Pressure against the top cover can prevent the computer from your battery is on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode for the trip home: • Check that can damage the screen. Press + or close the display...
... your computer in a protective case that you are not actively using the computer. Pressure against the top cover can prevent the computer from your battery is on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode for the trip home: • Check that can damage the screen. Press + or close the display...
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...computer while traveling to and from work on your computer at home. Traveling with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you to take with you Take the following items with the computer When you are moving ...add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse. Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as if you can cause condensation. Make sure that the battery in temperature and humidity can avoid carrying the extra weight to a client's office building or traveling locally. If the temperature change is ...
...computer while traveling to and from work on your computer at home. Traveling with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you to take with you Take the following items with the computer When you are moving ...add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse. Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as if you can cause condensation. Make sure that the battery in temperature and humidity can avoid carrying the extra weight to a client's office building or traveling locally. If the temperature change is ...
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... with the local AC voltage. If not, purchase a power cord that are appropriate 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 taking the computer home, follow these tips are useful when...
... with the local AC voltage. If not, purchase a power cord that are appropriate 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 taking the computer home, follow these tips are useful when...
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...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. Please consult a qualified technician or contact your computer's BIOS. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; Boot sequence To set the boot... and secure it . Then turn the computer over to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run it with the screw. 5 Reinstall the...
...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. Please consult a qualified technician or contact your computer's BIOS. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; Boot sequence To set the boot... and secure it . Then turn the computer over to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run it with the screw. 5 Reinstall the...
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Do not attempt to reboot. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Disk boot failure Insert a system (bootable) disk into the floppy drive (A:), then press to open the ...
Do not attempt to reboot. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Disk boot failure Insert a system (bootable) disk into the floppy drive (A:), then press to open the ...