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... working conditions, personal health and other factors greatly increase the risk of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your shoulders • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach • if you have these symptoms, or any other recurring or persistent discomfort and/or pain related to...
... working conditions, personal health and other factors greatly increase the risk of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your shoulders • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach • if you have these symptoms, or any other recurring or persistent discomfort and/or pain related to...
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... 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 view 13 Closed front view 14 Left view 16 Right view 17 Rear view 18 Base view 19 Specifications 20 Indicators 26 Easy-launch buttons 27 Touchpad 28 Touchpad basics 28 Using the keyboard 30...
... 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 view 13 Closed front view 14 Left view 16 Right view 17 Rear view 18 Base view 19 Specifications 20 Indicators 26 Easy-launch buttons 27 Touchpad 28 Touchpad basics 28 Using the keyboard 30...
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Requesting service 42 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 42 Before you call 42 Acer Arcade 43 48-button remote control 44 Remote functions 45 Finding and playing content 46 Settings 46 Arcade controls 47 Navigation controls 47 Player controls 47 Virtual keyboard 48 Background mode 48 Cinema 49 Settings 49 Album 50 Editing Pictures...
Requesting service 42 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 42 Before you call 42 Acer Arcade 43 48-button remote control 44 Remote functions 45 Finding and playing content 46 Settings 46 Arcade controls 47 Navigation controls 47 Player controls 47 Virtual keyboard 48 Background mode 48 Cinema 49 Settings 49 Album 50 Editing Pictures...
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poster, let us show you around your computer. Front view # Item 1 Display screen 2 Keyboard Description Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. For entering data into your new Acer notebook. English 13 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters...
poster, let us show you around your computer. Front view # Item 1 Display screen 2 Keyboard Description Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. For entering data into your new Acer notebook. English 13 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters...
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... • controls • • • • • • I/O interface • • • 88-/89-key keyboard, with inverted "T" cursor layout; 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel, international language support Touchpad with 4-way scroll button 12 function keys, four cursor... up, volume down, play/pause, stop, previous, next (for selected models) Two communication switches: WLAN, Bluetooth® Acer remote controls (for selected models) : • Acer Arcade™ (48 keys) • Windows® Media Center Edition (uses an external USB CIR receiver) ExpressCard™/34...
... • controls • • • • • • I/O interface • • • 88-/89-key keyboard, with inverted "T" cursor layout; 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel, international language support Touchpad with 4-way scroll button 12 function keys, four cursor... up, volume down, play/pause, stop, previous, next (for selected models) Two communication switches: WLAN, Bluetooth® Acer remote controls (for selected models) : • Acer Arcade™ (48 keys) • Windows® Media Center Edition (uses an external USB CIR receiver) ExpressCard™/34...
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Easy-launch buttons Located above the keyboard are called easy-launch buttons. They are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Empowering Technology. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. The mail and Web browser buttons are : mail, Web... 27 1. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Please see "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 37. Easy-launch button P Web browser Mail Default application Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable) User-programmable Internet browser (user-programmable) Email application (user-programmable...
Easy-launch buttons Located above the keyboard are called easy-launch buttons. They are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Empowering Technology. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. The mail and Web browser buttons are : mail, Web... 27 1. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Please see "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 37. Easy-launch button P Web browser Mail Default application Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable) User-programmable Internet browser (user-programmable) Email application (user-programmable...
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...up or down arrow keys respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). English 30 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock keys and embedded .... The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in numeric mode. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is ...
...up or down arrow keys respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). English 30 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock keys and embedded .... The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in numeric mode. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is ...
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English 31 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Application This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; It can also ...
English 31 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Application This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; It can also ...
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.... The Euro symbol 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. The US dollar sign 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 Either press < > at the bottom-right of ...the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of your keyboard. Note: This function varies according to www.microsoft.com/typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. English 33 Special ...
.... The Euro symbol 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. The US dollar sign 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 Either press < > at the bottom-right of ...the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of your keyboard. Note: This function varies according to www.microsoft.com/typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. English 33 Special ...
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Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on page 27 for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate ...grid. 3 Enjoy the convenience of the easylaunch buttons. Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of your second monitor is simple to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for the location of a well-organized desktop. "Easy-launch buttons" on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager...
Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on page 27 for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate ...grid. 3 Enjoy the convenience of the easylaunch buttons. Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of your second monitor is simple to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for the location of a well-organized desktop. "Easy-launch buttons" on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager...
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...there is heard from the computer. out port on the power. I want to a USB port on the optical drive. Try attaching an external keyboard to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. Nothing should be too low. Simply insert the... 15 degrees) a maximum of the two devices are connected to eject the tray. (If your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose. English 40 No audio is a clear path between the two infrared ports. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker...
...there is heard from the computer. out port on the power. I want to a USB port on the optical drive. Try attaching an external keyboard to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. Nothing should be too low. Simply insert the... 15 degrees) a maximum of the two devices are connected to eject the tray. (If your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose. English 40 No audio is a clear path between the two infrared ports. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker...
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... the stop button on the remote or click the onscreen stop icon to stop the playback at anytime. Background mode With Acer Arcade you need using the mouse, cursor keys or keyboard. Virtual keyboard Whenever you are additional controls added to the right of the volume controls. You can use the onscreen virtual...
... the stop button on the remote or click the onscreen stop icon to stop the playback at anytime. Background mode With Acer Arcade you need using the mouse, cursor keys or keyboard. Virtual keyboard Whenever you are additional controls added to the right of the volume controls. You can use the onscreen virtual...
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...'s office or a different building, you may choose to shut down the computer. 4 Close the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one to secure the computer. Then close and...
...'s office or a different building, you may choose to shut down the computer. 4 Close the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one to secure the computer. Then close and...
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... period of time and cannot carry the computer with you plan to use your computer at home. Airport security may want to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse. Make sure that the battery in an environment with the computer When you can cause condensation. If you might also want to...
... period of time and cannot carry the computer with you plan to use your computer at home. Airport security may want to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse. Make sure that the battery in an environment with the computer When you can cause condensation. If you might also want to...
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...bundled software to the computer, and video memory. Windows handles all of the current system configuration to conserve energy. Note: Acer eRecovery Management requires a specific hard disk partitioning structure to quickly backup and restore the system. English 74 Power management This ... refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to an application CD 4 Re-install bundled software without CD 5 Change Acer eRecovery Management password This chapter will be disabled. Note: This feature is...
...bundled software to the computer, and video memory. Windows handles all of the current system configuration to conserve energy. Note: Acer eRecovery Management requires a specific hard disk partitioning structure to quickly backup and restore the system. English 74 Power management This ... refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to an application CD 4 Re-install bundled software without CD 5 Change Acer eRecovery Management password This chapter will be disabled. Note: This feature is...
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.... If the problem cannot be solved using the BIOS utility. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer. Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Some problems may be resolved, contact your dealer or an...disk into the floppy drive (A:), then press to deal with the recommended course of action. See "Requesting service" on page 42. keyboard connected Keyboard interface error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. 78 English Troubleshooting This chapter shows you how to reboot. Do not ...
.... If the problem cannot be solved using the BIOS utility. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer. Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Some problems may be resolved, contact your dealer or an...disk into the floppy drive (A:), then press to deal with the recommended course of action. See "Requesting service" on page 42. keyboard connected Keyboard interface error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. 78 English Troubleshooting This chapter shows you how to reboot. Do not ...
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...-asked questions frequently-asked questions 39 front view 14 H Hibernation mode hotkey 32 hotkeys 31 I IEEE 1394 port 65 infrared 64 K keyboard 30 embedded numeric keypad 30 hotkeys 31 lock keys 30 troubleshooting 40 Windows keys 31 L left view 14 M media access on local ... 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 30 moving around 57 on indicator 14, 26 security 61 setting up a home office 59 taking home 58 traveling internationally 60 traveling on indicator...
...-asked questions frequently-asked questions 39 front view 14 H Hibernation mode hotkey 32 hotkeys 31 I IEEE 1394 port 65 infrared 64 K keyboard 30 embedded numeric keypad 30 hotkeys 31 lock keys 30 troubleshooting 40 Windows keys 31 L left view 14 M media access on local ... 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 30 moving around 57 on indicator 14, 26 security 61 setting up a home office 59 taking home 58 traveling internationally 60 traveling on indicator...
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... embedded 30 P password 61 types 61 PC Card 66 ejecting 66 inserting 66 ports 63 printer troubleshooting 40 problems 39 CD-ROM 40 display 39 keyboard 40 printer 40 startup 39 troubleshooting 78 Q questions setting location for modem use 41 S safety CD or DVD 83 FCC notice 79 modem notices 80...
... embedded 30 P password 61 types 61 PC Card 66 ejecting 66 inserting 66 ports 63 printer troubleshooting 40 problems 39 CD-ROM 40 display 39 keyboard 40 printer 40 startup 39 troubleshooting 78 Q questions setting location for modem use 41 S safety CD or DVD 83 FCC notice 79 modem notices 80...
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... Tour 6 Front View 6 Closed Front View 7 Left View 8 Right View 8 Rear View 9 Base View 10 Using the Keyboard 11 Lock keys and Embedded Numeric Keypad 11 Windows keys 12 Hotkeys 12 Special keys 13 Indicators 14 Easy-launch Buttons 15 Touchpad ... Acer Empowering Technology 18 Empowering Technology Password 18 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) 18 Acer eLock Management 20 Acer ePerformance Management 21 Acer eRecovery Management 22 Acer eSettings Management 23 Acer ePower Management 24 Acer ePresentation Management 26 Using the System Utilities 27 Acer ...
... Tour 6 Front View 6 Closed Front View 7 Left View 8 Right View 8 Rear View 9 Base View 10 Using the Keyboard 11 Lock keys and Embedded Numeric Keypad 11 Windows keys 12 Hotkeys 12 Special keys 13 Indicators 14 Easy-launch Buttons 15 Touchpad ... Acer Empowering Technology 18 Empowering Technology Password 18 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) 18 Acer eLock Management 20 Acer ePerformance Management 21 Acer eRecovery Management 22 Acer eSettings Management 23 Acer ePower Management 24 Acer ePresentation Management 26 Using the System Utilities 27 Acer ...
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...Module/Mini PCI Card/Thermal Module/CPU 58 Removing the ODD Module 60 Removing the LCD Module from the Main Unit 61 Removing the Keyboard 62 Disassembling the Main Unit 63 Disassembling the LCD Module 68 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 71 System Check Procedures 72 External Diskette Drive Check ...72 External CD-ROM Drive Check 72 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 72 Memory Check 73 Power System Check 73 Check the Power Adaptor 73 Check the Battery Pack 74 ...
...Module/Mini PCI Card/Thermal Module/CPU 58 Removing the ODD Module 60 Removing the LCD Module from the Main Unit 61 Removing the Keyboard 62 Disassembling the Main Unit 63 Disassembling the LCD Module 68 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 71 System Check Procedures 72 External Diskette Drive Check ...72 External CD-ROM Drive Check 72 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 72 Memory Check 73 Power System Check 73 Check the Power Adaptor 73 Check the Battery Pack 74 ...