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...for certain models) 24 Video 25 16:9 display (only for certain models) 25 Using the system utilities 26 Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) 26 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 27 Frequently asked questions 29 Requesting service 32 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 32 Before...removing the battery pack 34 Charging the battery 35 Checking the battery level 35 Optimising battery life 35 Battery-low warning 36 Acer Arcade Deluxe 37 General controls 37 Navigation controls 38 Player controls 38 Cinema 38 Movies: 38 Videos: 39 Playing a ...
...for certain models) 24 Video 25 16:9 display (only for certain models) 25 Using the system utilities 26 Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) 26 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 27 Frequently asked questions 29 Requesting service 32 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 32 Before...removing the battery pack 34 Charging the battery 35 Checking the battery level 35 Optimising battery life 35 Battery-low warning 36 Acer Arcade Deluxe 37 General controls 37 Navigation controls 38 Player controls 38 Cinema 38 Movies: 38 Videos: 39 Playing a ...
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... Interface (only for certain models) 53 ExpressCard 53 Installing memory 54 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables (only for certain models) 56 BIOS utility 59 Boot sequence 59 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 59 Password 59 Using software 60 Playing DVD movies 60 Power management 61... Acer eRecovery Management 62 Burn backup discs 63 Create a user backup 64 Manage user backups 66 Restore 67 Restore Windows Vista from backup discs ...
... Interface (only for certain models) 53 ExpressCard 53 Installing memory 54 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables (only for certain models) 56 BIOS utility 59 Boot sequence 59 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 59 Password 59 Using software 60 Playing DVD movies 60 Power management 61... Acer eRecovery Management 62 Burn backup discs 63 Create a user backup 64 Manage user backups 66 Restore 67 Restore Windows Vista from backup discs ...
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Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation. • Prints and saves hardware specifications. • Lets you to inspect hardware specifications, set an asset tag for your system. Empowering Technology 13 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you set BIOS passwords and modify boot options.
Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation. • Prints and saves hardware specifications. • Lets you to inspect hardware specifications, set an asset tag for your system. Empowering Technology 13 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you set BIOS passwords and modify boot options.
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English 17 Touchpad The built-in touchpad is the same as clicking the left button. • Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models) to scroll up or down and move left or right a page. Function Left...on the touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on the right scroll bar of the touchpad. Select Click once. Touchpad basics (with Acer BioProtection fingerprint reader. 12 3 4 • Move your finger across the surface of Windows applications. The central location on the second tap...
English 17 Touchpad The built-in touchpad is the same as clicking the left button. • Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models) to scroll up or down and move left or right a page. Function Left...on the touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on the right scroll bar of the touchpad. Select Click once. Touchpad basics (with Acer BioProtection fingerprint reader. 12 3 4 • Move your finger across the surface of Windows applications. The central location on the second tap...
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... on and off. + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on hotkeys. + + + Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology. Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Press any key to access ...most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep ...
... on and off. + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on hotkeys. + + + Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology. Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Press any key to access ...most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep ...
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... Fingerprint Solution is a multi-purpose fingerprint software package integrated with the Microsoft Windows operating system. With Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution, you to the Acer Bio-Protection help files. English 26 Using the system utilities Acer Bio-Protection (only for your personal computer, as well as the convenience of accessing your daily tasks with a simple swipe...
... Fingerprint Solution is a multi-purpose fingerprint software package integrated with the Microsoft Windows operating system. With Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution, you to the Acer Bio-Protection help files. English 26 Using the system utilities Acer Bio-Protection (only for your personal computer, as well as the convenience of accessing your daily tasks with a simple swipe...
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...reboot. To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is installed when you first turn on your notebook. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make sure the D2D ...Recovery setting in a hidden partition on the system will be erased.) It is important to perform system recovery. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST...
...reboot. To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is installed when you first turn on your notebook. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make sure the D2D ...Recovery setting in a hidden partition on the system will be erased.) It is important to perform system recovery. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST...
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... from Hibernation for your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to the BIOS utility. Do not forget your password, please get in touch with a Kensington-compatible security slot for maximum security. • Password ... and passwords. Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from Hibernation for a security lock. See "BIOS utility" on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on page 59. • ...
... from Hibernation for your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to the BIOS utility. Do not forget your password, please get in touch with a Kensington-compatible security slot for maximum security. • Password ... and passwords. Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from Hibernation for a security lock. See "BIOS utility" on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on page 59. • ...
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... password on the computer again, and try again. Try again and press . If you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to access the BIOS utility. Then turn on boot parameter is set, a prompt appears when you fail to enter the password correctly... . • Type the User Password and press to use the computer. Try again and press . • When the User Password is set passwords using the BIOS utility. Press and hold the power button for four seconds to enter a password.
... password on the computer again, and try again. Try again and press . If you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to access the BIOS utility. Then turn on boot parameter is set, a prompt appears when you fail to enter the password correctly... . • Type the User Password and press to use the computer. Try again and press . • When the User Password is set passwords using the BIOS utility. Press and hold the power button for four seconds to enter a password.
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... the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen and use the and keys to enable this value to run... it. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; Boot sequence To set this feature. Find D2D Recovery at the...
... the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen and use the and keys to enable this value to run... it. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; Boot sequence To set this feature. Find D2D Recovery at the...
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Restart your computer. 2 During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to enter BIOS Setup, where you will reboot. English 68 Restore Windows Vista from backup discs To restore Windows Vista from your computer and insert the first system ... the ENTER key again to select Yes. The system will need to insert the first backup disc and enable the F12 Boot Menu via the BIOS Setup Utility. 1 Turn on your previously burned backup discs, you can set system parameters. 3 Use the left and right arrow keys to select the Main...
Restart your computer. 2 During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to enter BIOS Setup, where you will reboot. English 68 Restore Windows Vista from backup discs To restore Windows Vista from your computer and insert the first system ... the ENTER key again to select Yes. The system will need to insert the first backup disc and enable the F12 Boot Menu via the BIOS Setup Utility. 1 Turn on your previously burned backup discs, you can set system parameters. 3 Use the left and right arrow keys to select the Main...
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... the ENTER key again to a lower boot priority. Restart your computer. Do this before rebooting your computer. 2 During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to enter BIOS Setup, where you can set the boot priority for long-term use the F5 key to move the IDE CD device...
... the ENTER key again to a lower boot priority. Restart your computer. Do this before rebooting your computer. 2 During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to enter BIOS Setup, where you can set the boot priority for long-term use the F5 key to move the IDE CD device...
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... an authorized service center. Equipment configuration error Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer...
... an authorized service center. Equipment configuration error Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer...
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English 72 If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility.
English 72 If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility.
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... characteristics 45 charging 47 checking charge level 47 installing 46 low conditions 48 maximizing life 45 optimizing 47 removing 47 using the first time 45 BIOS utility 71 brightness hotkeys 30 C caps lock 28 on indicator 24 care AC adapter xv battery pack xvi computer xv CD-ROM ejecting manually 42...
... characteristics 45 charging 47 checking charge level 47 installing 46 low conditions 48 maximizing life 45 optimizing 47 removing 47 using the first time 45 BIOS utility 71 brightness hotkeys 30 C caps lock 28 on indicator 24 care AC adapter xv battery pack xvi computer xv CD-ROM ejecting manually 42...
Quick Start Guide
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...output. 6 Easy-launch Buttons for launching frequently used buttons programs. Please refer to "Generic User Guide" for more details. 12 Acer MediaTouch For use the computer. 9 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 10 Click buttons (left, ...and right buttons function like the center* and right) left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). 11 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to...
...output. 6 Easy-launch Buttons for launching frequently used buttons programs. Please refer to "Generic User Guide" for more details. 12 Acer MediaTouch For use the computer. 9 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 10 Click buttons (left, ...and right buttons function like the center* and right) left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). 11 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to...
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...™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready Modem: 56K ITU V.92 Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot ACPI 3.0 71 W 4800 mAh 48.8 W 4400 mAh 3-pin 65/90 W AC adapter* Energy Star 4.0 88-/89-/93-key ...
...™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready Modem: 56K ITU V.92 Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot ACPI 3.0 71 W 4800 mAh 48.8 W 4400 mAh 3-pin 65/90 W AC adapter* Energy Star 4.0 88-/89-/93-key ...