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... of power indicated on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. iii Information for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on a vibrating surface.
... of power indicated on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. iii Information for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on a vibrating surface.
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...specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. For more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. Use of another battery may explode if not handled properly. Keep them in use non-compliant parts when adding or changing components. Disposal instructions Do not throw.... • To avoid the remote risk of them away from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/environmental.htm. Batteries may present a risk of according to this electronic device into the trash when discarding.
...specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. For more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. Use of another battery may explode if not handled properly. Keep them in use non-compliant parts when adding or changing components. Disposal instructions Do not throw.... • To avoid the remote risk of them away from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/environmental.htm. Batteries may present a risk of according to this electronic device into the trash when discarding.
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Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1 Turn off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. If either of used batteries according to local regulations. Recycle if possible. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Keep them away from children....• the computer does not operate normally please refer to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth. x ...
Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1 Turn off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. If either of used batteries according to local regulations. Recycle if possible. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Keep them away from children....• the computer does not operate normally please refer to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth. x ...
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... Taking care of your battery pack x Cleaning and servicing x Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) 2 Acer eLock Management 3 Acer ePerformance Management 5 Acer eRecovery Management 6 Acer eSettings Management 8 Acer ePower Management 9 Acer ePresentation Management 12 Your Acer notebook tour 13 Front... lock 34 Audio 35 Adjusting the volume 35 Using the system utilities 36 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 36 Launch Manager 37 Norton AntiVirus 38 Frequently asked questions 39
... Taking care of your battery pack x Cleaning and servicing x Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) 2 Acer eLock Management 3 Acer ePerformance Management 5 Acer eRecovery Management 6 Acer eSettings Management 8 Acer ePower Management 9 Acer ePresentation Management 12 Your Acer notebook tour 13 Front... lock 34 Audio 35 Adjusting the volume 35 Using the system utilities 36 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 36 Launch Manager 37 Norton AntiVirus 38 Frequently asked questions 39
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... by optimizing disk space, memory and registry settings. • Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. • Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. • Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings conveniently...
... by optimizing disk space, memory and registry settings. • Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. • Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. • Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings conveniently...
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... to turn the following functions on buttons to three of your own. Empowering Technology 9 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface. to save to a new power profile. 3... Name the newly created profile. 4 Select whether this profile is "Maximum Performance." AC mode (Adapter mode) The default setting is for Adapter or Battery mode, then click...
... to turn the following functions on buttons to three of your own. Empowering Technology 9 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface. to save to a new power profile. 3... Name the newly created profile. 4 Select whether this profile is "Maximum Performance." AC mode (Adapter mode) The default setting is for Adapter or Battery mode, then click...
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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 10 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 10 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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S/PDIF support 10 Latch Locks and releases the lid. 15 English # Icon Item 4 Power indicator Description Indicates the computer's power status. 5 Battery indicator Indicates the computer's batttery status. 6 CIR receiver Receives signals from a remote control (for selected models). 7 Microphone-in jack Accepts input from external microphones. 8 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). 9 Headphones/speaker/ Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., line-out jack with speakers, headphones).
S/PDIF support 10 Latch Locks and releases the lid. 15 English # Icon Item 4 Power indicator Description Indicates the computer's power status. 5 Battery indicator Indicates the computer's batttery status. 6 CIR receiver Receives signals from a remote control (for selected models). 7 Microphone-in jack Accepts input from external microphones. 8 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). 9 Headphones/speaker/ Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., line-out jack with speakers, headphones).
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Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Houses the computer's battery pack. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 19 Base view English # Item 1 Hard disk bay 2 Memory compartment 3 Ventilation slots and cooling fan 4 Battery lock 5 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Houses the computer's main memory. Locks the battery in position.
Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Houses the computer's battery pack. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 19 Base view English # Item 1 Hard disk bay 2 Memory compartment 3 Ventilation slots and cooling fan 4 Battery lock 5 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Houses the computer's main memory. Locks the battery in position.
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Dimensions and weight Power subsystem 23 Aspire 5110 Series • 358 (W) x 269 (D) x 29.8/33.8 (H) mm (14.1 x 10.6 x 1.17/1.33 inches) • 3.0 Kg (6.61 lbs.) for 15.4" LCD model with TV module • 2.92 Kg (6.44 lbs.) for 15.4" LCD model without TV module Aspire 5100/3100 Series • 358...standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes • 71 W 4800 mAh Li-ion battery pack (8-cell) • 44.4W 4000mAh (6-cell) Li-ion battery • 29.6W 2000mAH (4-cell) Li-ion battery • Acer QuicCharge™ technology: • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid ...
Dimensions and weight Power subsystem 23 Aspire 5110 Series • 358 (W) x 269 (D) x 29.8/33.8 (H) mm (14.1 x 10.6 x 1.17/1.33 inches) • 3.0 Kg (6.61 lbs.) for 15.4" LCD model with TV module • 2.92 Kg (6.44 lbs.) for 15.4" LCD model without TV module Aspire 5100/3100 Series • 358...standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes • 71 W 4800 mAh Li-ion battery pack (8-cell) • 44.4W 4000mAh (6-cell) Li-ion battery • 29.6W 2000mAH (4-cell) Li-ion battery • Acer QuicCharge™ technology: • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid ...
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...; NTI CD-Maker™ • Kensington lock slot • BIOS user and supervisor passwords • Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone • 512 MB, 1 GB or 2 GB DDR2 533/667 MHz soDIMM modules • 8/6-cell Li-ion battery pack • 3-pin 65/90 W AC adapter • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °...
...; NTI CD-Maker™ • Kensington lock slot • BIOS user and supervisor passwords • Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone • 512 MB, 1 GB or 2 GB DDR2 533/667 MHz soDIMM modules • 8/6-cell Li-ion battery pack • 3-pin 65/90 W AC adapter • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °...
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Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Icon Function Bluetooth Description Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. HDD Caps Lock Num Lock Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Lights up . Power Indicates the computer's power status. English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is activated. Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. Lights up when Caps Lock is closed up when Num Lock is active. 26 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators.
Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Icon Function Bluetooth Description Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. HDD Caps Lock Num Lock Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Lights up . Power Indicates the computer's power status. English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is activated. Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. Lights up when Caps Lock is closed up when Num Lock is active. 26 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators.
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...to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. These buttons are four buttons. Easy-launch buttons Located above the keyboard are called easy-launch buttons. Please ...Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable) User-programmable Internet browser (user-programmable) Email application (user-programmable) Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. They are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Empowering Technology. English 27 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery...
...to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. These buttons are four buttons. Easy-launch buttons Located above the keyboard are called easy-launch buttons. Please ...Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable) User-programmable Internet browser (user-programmable) Email application (user-programmable) Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. They are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Empowering Technology. English 27 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery...
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... the power indicator: • If it may arise during the use of your Windows desktop and select Properties to bring up . Nothing appears on the battery, it is not lit, no power is in the external USB floppy drive? If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the screen... following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. Easy solutions are using on the screen. 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 with a system disk...
... the power indicator: • If it may arise during the use of your Windows desktop and select Properties to bring up . Nothing appears on the battery, it is not lit, no power is in the external USB floppy drive? If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the screen... following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. Easy solutions are using on the screen. 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 with a system disk...
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...have some items at home, take the following items with you are moving from the drive(s). If your meeting will be longer, or if your battery is not fully charged, you may enter Hibernation mode after being in the meeting room does not have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on... the battery by putting the computer in a protective case that can prevent the computer from your desktop, follow these steps to your computer. Failure to plug in...
...have some items at home, take the following items with you are moving from the drive(s). If your meeting will be longer, or if your battery is not fully charged, you may enter Hibernation mode after being in the meeting room does not have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on... the battery by putting the computer in a protective case that can prevent the computer from your desktop, follow these steps to your computer. Failure to plug in...
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...building or traveling locally. What to take with you Take the following items with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you were taking it into the gate area. English 59 Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect... for instance, from home. With a second AC adapter, you to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse. Make sure that the battery in an environment with the computer When you might also want to room temperature, and inspect the screen for use another printer If the ...
...building or traveling locally. What to take with you Take the following items with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you were taking it into the gate area. English 59 Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect... for instance, from home. With a second AC adapter, you to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse. Make sure that the battery in an environment with the computer When you might also want to room temperature, and inspect the screen for use another printer If the ...
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... following items with you: • AC adapter • Power cords 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 appliances to power the computer. • If you are moving...
... following items with you: • AC adapter • Power cords 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 appliances to power the computer. • If you are moving...
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The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size. Please consult a qualified technician or contact your local Acer dealer. 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 place. 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw. 5 Reinstall the battery pack, and reconnect the AC adapter. 6 Turn on the computer. English 68 Installing memory Follow these steps to access its base. 2 Remove the screws from...
The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size. Please consult a qualified technician or contact your local Acer dealer. 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 place. 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw. 5 Reinstall the battery pack, and reconnect the AC adapter. 6 Turn on the computer. English 68 Installing memory Follow these steps to access its base. 2 Remove the screws from...
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Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. keyboard connected Keyboard interface ...
Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. keyboard connected Keyboard interface ...
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... movies playing 73 E error messages 78 Euro 33 F FAQ. English 90 Index A AC adapter caring for ix audio 35 adjusting the volume 35 troubleshooting 40 B battery pack caring for x BIOS utility 72 brightness hotkeys 32 C caps lock 30 on indicator 26 care AC adapter ix... battery pack x computer ix CD-ROM ejecting manually 40 troubleshooting 40 cleaning computer x computer caring for ix cleaning x disconnecting 57 features 13, 36 indicators 26 keyboards ...
... movies playing 73 E error messages 78 Euro 33 F FAQ. English 90 Index A AC adapter caring for ix audio 35 adjusting the volume 35 troubleshooting 40 B battery pack caring for x BIOS utility 72 brightness hotkeys 32 C caps lock 30 on indicator 26 care AC adapter ix... battery pack x computer ix CD-ROM ejecting manually 40 troubleshooting 40 cleaning computer x computer caring for ix cleaning x disconnecting 57 features 13, 36 indicators 26 keyboards ...