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.../5560/5540 Series User's Guide Original Issue: 11/2006 Changes may be made periodically to notify any person of Acer Incorporated. Aspire 5590/5560/5540 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase information in this manual or supplementary documents and publications. Record the model number, serial ...
.../5560/5540 Series User's Guide Original Issue: 11/2006 Changes may be made periodically to notify any person of Acer Incorporated. Aspire 5590/5560/5540 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase information in this manual or supplementary documents and publications. Record the model number, serial ...
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Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Batteries may present a risk of fire or explosion. Unplug this product. • Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord ...
Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Batteries may present a risk of fire or explosion. Unplug this product. • Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord ...
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... of the power button. It is not installed on your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your mobile computing needs. Basic care and tips for using ...file requires Adobe Reader. xii First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your new computer. poster helps you to be more on how your ... recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Your guides To help you get started with setting up your notebook. This guide contains detailed information on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program ...
... of the power button. It is not installed on your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your mobile computing needs. Basic care and tips for using ...file requires Adobe Reader. xii First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your new computer. poster helps you to be more on how your ... recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Your guides To help you get started with setting up your notebook. This guide contains detailed information on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program ...
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... xiii Taking care of your battery pack xiv Cleaning and servicing xiv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer ePresentation Management 6 Acer eDataSecurity Management 7 Acer eLock Management 8 Acer eRecovery Management 10 Acer eSettings Management 12 Windows Mobility Center 13 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Front view 15 Closed front view 16 Left view 18...
... xiii Taking care of your battery pack xiv Cleaning and servicing xiv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer ePresentation Management 6 Acer eDataSecurity Management 7 Acer eLock Management 8 Acer eRecovery Management 10 Acer eSettings Management 12 Windows Mobility Center 13 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Front view 15 Closed front view 16 Left view 18...
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... and removing the battery pack 50 Charging the battery 51 Checking the battery level 51 Optimising battery life 51 Battery-low warning 52 Acer Arcade (for selected models) 53 Finding and playing content 54 Settings 54 Arcade controls 55 Navigation controls 55 Player controls 55 Virtual ...58 Video 59 Playing a video file 59 Snapshot 59 Editing video 59 Music 60 Make DVDs 60 Authoring CD/DVDs 60 Acer Arcade Deluxe (for selected models) 62 62 Starting Acer Arcade Deluxe 63 VideoMagician 63 DV Wizard 63 DVDivine 63 Taking your notebook PC with you 65
... and removing the battery pack 50 Charging the battery 51 Checking the battery level 51 Optimising battery life 51 Battery-low warning 52 Acer Arcade (for selected models) 53 Finding and playing content 54 Settings 54 Arcade controls 55 Navigation controls 55 Player controls 55 Virtual ...58 Video 59 Playing a video file 59 Snapshot 59 Editing video 59 Music 60 Make DVDs 60 Authoring CD/DVDs 60 Acer Arcade Deluxe (for selected models) 62 62 Starting Acer Arcade Deluxe 63 VideoMagician 63 DV Wizard 63 DVDivine 63 Taking your notebook PC with you 65
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These settings include: Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and a shortcut to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings... in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to include additional settings that deliver simple, fast notebook usability. Empowering users to use advanced technology smartly and efficiently, Acer has customized the Windows Mobility Center to fit the situation as you change...
These settings include: Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and a shortcut to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings... in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to include additional settings that deliver simple, fast notebook usability. Empowering users to use advanced technology smartly and efficiently, Acer has customized the Windows Mobility Center to fit the situation as you change...
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poster, let us show the status of the computer's functions and components. 3 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. Front view # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 2 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... English 15 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up to show you around your new Acer notebook.
poster, let us show the status of the computer's functions and components. 3 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. Front view # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 2 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... English 15 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up to show you around your new Acer notebook.
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IInsert a clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is on. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock. Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. English 39 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray Press the drive eject button to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for a security lock. Some keyless models are also available.
IInsert a clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is on. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock. Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. English 39 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray Press the drive eject button to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for a security lock. Some keyless models are also available.
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...the new settings and click OK to Start, All Programs and click on Acer GridVista. You may choose any one of your notebook, first ensure that a second display is only available on the same screen. Acer GridVista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to set up: Select the... connected, then, open the Display Settings properties box using the Control Panel or by right-clicking the Windows desktop and selecting Personalize. Acer GridVista offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on certain models. To enable the dual display feature of the...
...the new settings and click OK to Start, All Programs and click on Acer GridVista. You may choose any one of your notebook, first ensure that a second display is only available on the same screen. Acer GridVista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to set up: Select the... connected, then, open the Display Settings properties box using the Control Panel or by right-clicking the Windows desktop and selecting Personalize. Acer GridVista offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on certain models. To enable the dual display feature of the...
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...original settings without recovery CDs. HyperTerminal), you restore the C: drive with the Internet Connection setup. Note: Please note, on first booting your notebook, that you purchase your Operating System. I want to set up your system is the multilingual version, the operating system and language you ...steps below to rebuild your communication software (e.g. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to the computer's parallel port or a USB port and the corresponding port on the printer. English 47 • Make sure...
...original settings without recovery CDs. HyperTerminal), you restore the C: drive with the Internet Connection setup. Note: Please note, on first booting your notebook, that you purchase your Operating System. I want to set up your system is the multilingual version, the operating system and language you ...steps below to rebuild your communication software (e.g. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to the computer's parallel port or a USB port and the corresponding port on the printer. English 47 • Make sure...
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... press and release the power button. then press and release the power button. You can put the computer in Sleep mode. English 65 Taking your notebook PC with your office desk to consider when moving around or traveling with you This section gives you tips and hints to a meeting room. Disconnecting...
... press and release the power button. then press and release the power button. You can put the computer in Sleep mode. English 65 Taking your notebook PC with your office desk to consider when moving around or traveling with you This section gives you tips and hints to a meeting room. Disconnecting...
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English 71 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you would with digital phone lines. Please make sure that the cable you use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from ...
English 71 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you would with digital phone lines. Please make sure that the cable you use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from ...
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... keys to set a password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. while the notebook PC logo is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to run this feature. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not...
... keys to set a password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. while the notebook PC logo is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to run this feature. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not...
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... reboot. type error I/O parity error Contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance. contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Troubleshooting tips This notebook PC incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error message reports to help you how to reboot. See "Requesting service" on page 48. The following...
... reboot. type error I/O parity error Contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance. contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Troubleshooting tips This notebook PC incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error message reports to help you how to reboot. See "Requesting service" on page 48. The following...
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...on the modem is a label that contains, among other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. (Please visit http://global.acer.com/products/notebook/reg-nb/index.htm for complete documents.) Compliant with Russian regulatory certification Modem notices Notice for USA This equipment complies with... Conformity for this equipment. Upon request, you must provide this device must accept any interference received, including interference that this notebook PC series is not practical, you will notify you in compliance with the essential requirements and other information, the FCC Registration...
...on the modem is a label that contains, among other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. (Please visit http://global.acer.com/products/notebook/reg-nb/index.htm for complete documents.) Compliant with Russian regulatory certification Modem notices Notice for USA This equipment complies with... Conformity for this equipment. Upon request, you must provide this device must accept any interference received, including interference that this notebook PC series is not practical, you will notify you in compliance with the essential requirements and other information, the FCC Registration...
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...of May 2004 are included in the user's manual of each RF option device. Usage allowed in the countries of use . Nevertheless, the notebook PC series shall be used in strict accordance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of at least 20 cm (8 inches)...such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Note: The Acer wireless Mini PCI adapter implements a transmission diversity function. The FCC RF safety requirement The radiated output power of the antennas is selected ...
...of May 2004 are included in the user's manual of each RF option device. Usage allowed in the countries of use . Nevertheless, the notebook PC series shall be used in strict accordance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of at least 20 cm (8 inches)...such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Note: The Acer wireless Mini PCI adapter implements a transmission diversity function. The FCC RF safety requirement The radiated output power of the antennas is selected ...
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Z) Name of responsible party: Acer America Corporation Address of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following local manufacturer/importer is responsible for this declaration: Product name: Notebook PC Model number: MS2180 Machine type: Aspire 5590/5560/5540 SKU number: Aspire 559xx/556xx/554xx ("x" = 0 - 9, a - The following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful...
Z) Name of responsible party: Acer America Corporation Address of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following local manufacturer/importer is responsible for this declaration: Product name: Notebook PC Model number: MS2180 Machine type: Aspire 5590/5560/5540 SKU number: Aspire 559xx/556xx/554xx ("x" = 0 - 9, a - The following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful...