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... power outlet is a safety feature. Warning! Do not locate this product where people will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack. Using a power outlet that could be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are provided for details. These...
... power outlet is a safety feature. Warning! Do not locate this product where people will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack. Using a power outlet that could be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are provided for details. These...
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...30 Windows keys 31 Hotkeys 32 Special keys 34 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 35 Using a computer security lock 35 Audio 36 Adjusting the volume 36 Using Acer Bluetooth® VoIP Phone 37 Getting to know your VoIP phone 37 Package contents 37...LED indicators 38 Charging the phone 38 Connecting the phone to your notebook 39 Using the phone 41 Using the system utilities 42 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 42 Launch Manager 43 Norton Internet Security 44 Frequently asked questions 45 Requesting service 48 International Travelers Warranty...
...30 Windows keys 31 Hotkeys 32 Special keys 34 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 35 Using a computer security lock 35 Audio 36 Adjusting the volume 36 Using Acer Bluetooth® VoIP Phone 37 Getting to know your VoIP phone 37 Package contents 37...LED indicators 38 Charging the phone 38 Connecting the phone to your notebook 39 Using the phone 41 Using the system utilities 42 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 42 Launch Manager 43 Norton Internet Security 44 Frequently asked questions 45 Requesting service 48 International Travelers Warranty...
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...effective utility that allows you to lock removable storage, optical and floppy drive devices to ensure that can be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system. • Optical Drive Devices - To use Acer eLock Management, the Empowering Technology password must be set without any ... of CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, HD-DVD or Blu-ray drive devices. • Floppy Drive Devices - 3.5-inch floppy drives only. includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives, and any reboot necessary, and will immediately be set , you...
...effective utility that allows you to lock removable storage, optical and floppy drive devices to ensure that can be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system. • Optical Drive Devices - To use Acer eLock Management, the Empowering Technology password must be set without any ... of CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, HD-DVD or Blu-ray drive devices. • Floppy Drive Devices - 3.5-inch floppy drives only. includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives, and any reboot necessary, and will immediately be set , you...
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... • User backup image • From previously-created CD/DVD • Reinstall applications/drivers Acer eRecovery Management provides you to create full or incremental backups, burn the factory default image to the D:\ drive. Empowering Technology 10 Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a versatile backup utility. By default, user-created backups are stored to...
... • User backup image • From previously-created CD/DVD • Reinstall applications/drivers Acer eRecovery Management provides you to create full or incremental backups, burn the factory default image to the D:\ drive. Empowering Technology 10 Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a versatile backup utility. By default, user-created backups are stored to...
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17 Right view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 Item Optical drive Optical disk access indicator Optical drive eject button Emergency eject hole Modem (RJ11) port DC-in jack Description Internal optical drive; Connects to a phone line. accepts CDs or DVDs (slot-load or tray-load depending on model). Connects to an AC adapter. Ejects the optical disk from the drive (location depends on model). Lights up when the optical drive is turned off (location depends on model). Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is active (location depends on model).
17 Right view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 Item Optical drive Optical disk access indicator Optical drive eject button Emergency eject hole Modem (RJ11) port DC-in jack Description Internal optical drive; Connects to a phone line. accepts CDs or DVDs (slot-load or tray-load depending on model). Connects to an AC adapter. Ejects the optical disk from the drive (location depends on model). Lights up when the optical drive is turned off (location depends on model). Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is active (location depends on model).
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... Accelerator (GMA) 950, up to 224 MB of shared system memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0, dual independent display (for Aspire 3680) • Dual independent displays supported (for selected models) • 16.7 million colors • Simultaneous LCD and CRT display, ... display • MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability • Acer CinemaVision™ video technology (Acer Arcade) • Acer ClearVision™ video optimization (Acer Arcade) • 40/60/80/100/120/160 GB hard disk drive • Optical drive options: • 8X DVD-Super Multi double-layer •...
... Accelerator (GMA) 950, up to 224 MB of shared system memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0, dual independent display (for Aspire 3680) • Dual independent displays supported (for selected models) • 16.7 million colors • Simultaneous LCD and CRT display, ... display • MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability • Acer CinemaVision™ video technology (Acer Arcade) • Acer ClearVision™ video optimization (Acer Arcade) • 40/60/80/100/120/160 GB hard disk drive • Optical drive options: • 8X DVD-Super Multi double-layer •...
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...Acer Empowering Technology • Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) • Acer eLock Management (for selected models) • Acer eRecovery Management • Acer eSettings Management • Acer eNet Management (for selected models) • Acer ePower Management • Acer ePresentation Management • Acer Arcade™ • Acer... is for selected models) • 512 MB, 1 or 2 GB DDR2 533/667 MHz soDIMM modules • External USB floppy disk drive • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °...
...Acer Empowering Technology • Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) • Acer eLock Management (for selected models) • Acer eRecovery Management • Acer eSettings Management • Acer eNet Management (for selected models) • Acer ePower Management • Acer ePresentation Management • Acer Arcade™ • Acer... is for selected models) • 512 MB, 1 or 2 GB DDR2 533/667 MHz soDIMM modules • External USB floppy disk drive • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °...
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Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Bluetooth Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. Power Indicates the computer's power status. Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Icon Function Caps Lock Description Lights up . HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is closed up when Caps Lock is activated. 26 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators: English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is active.
Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Bluetooth Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. Power Indicates the computer's power status. Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Icon Function Caps Lock Description Lights up . HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is closed up when Caps Lock is activated. 26 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators: English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is active.
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English 35 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray Press the drive eject button to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off. Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to secure the lock. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is on. Keyless models are also available. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for a security lock.
English 35 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray Press the drive eject button to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off. Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to secure the lock. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is on. Keyless models are also available. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for a security lock.
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...-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. Nothing appears on the screen. Press any key to save power. Image is in the external USB floppy drive? English 45 Frequently asked questions The following is a list of your Windows desktop and select Properties to restart the system. Then click on an external...
...-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. Nothing appears on the screen. Press any key to save power. Image is in the external USB floppy drive? English 45 Frequently asked questions The following is a list of your Windows desktop and select Properties to restart the system. Then click on an external...
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...may be loose. Check the following: • Make sure that the infrared port is a slot-load model, it works, contact your computer's optical drive is enabled. • Make sure both devices (for file transfers) or you have an eject hole.) The keyboard does not respond. Nothing should be ...audio is a clear path between the two infrared ports. Check the following : You can also use the volume control buttons to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. out port on the power. Simply insert the tip of 1 meter apart...
...may be loose. Check the following: • Make sure that the infrared port is a slot-load model, it works, contact your computer's optical drive is enabled. • Make sure both devices (for file transfers) or you have an eject hole.) The keyboard does not respond. Nothing should be ...audio is a clear path between the two infrared ports. Check the following : You can also use the volume control buttons to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. out port on the power. Simply insert the tip of 1 meter apart...
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...Connection setup, as it is not necessary to complete the installation of your Operating System. Follow the steps below to rebuild your C: drive. (Your C: drive will reboot. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. Refer to -disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make... sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer...
...Connection setup, as it is not necessary to complete the installation of your Operating System. Follow the steps below to rebuild your C: drive. (Your C: drive will reboot. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. Refer to -disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make... sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer...
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...stretching technology that you do not need to the Arcade Help menu. This can be shown. Note: For more content than one CD or DVD drive, all drives will fit on a page, use the buttons at the top and bottom of the main page. In Display Settings: Use the "Screen Ratio..." option to choose between "Original" or "ClearVision™." • Acer ClearVision™ is more detailed information on the upper-right hand corner of the screen. Click Acer ...
...stretching technology that you do not need to the Arcade Help menu. This can be shown. Note: For more content than one CD or DVD drive, all drives will fit on a page, use the buttons at the top and bottom of the main page. In Display Settings: Use the "Screen Ratio..." option to choose between "Original" or "ClearVision™." • Acer ClearVision™ is more detailed information on the upper-right hand corner of the screen. Click Acer ...
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... the right. "Display Upon Mute" lets you to turn on Cinema. This function displays captions encoded in the area above the list of Acer Arcade. Settings To access the settings for DVDs when available. This allows you choose whether to change "Video" and "Language"settings. The ...buttons on DVDs. When you can play movies from DVDs and video CDs (VCDs) with the Cinema function of drives. The factory setting is also displayed when you to the "DVD Settings" page. "Audio" selects the default language for any reason. The factory...
... the right. "Display Upon Mute" lets you to turn on Cinema. This function displays captions encoded in the area above the list of Acer Arcade. Settings To access the settings for DVDs when available. This allows you choose whether to change "Video" and "Language"settings. The ...buttons on DVDs. When you can play movies from DVDs and video CDs (VCDs) with the Cinema function of drives. The factory setting is also displayed when you to the "DVD Settings" page. "Audio" selects the default language for any reason. The factory...
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... images. Use the pop-up control panel to pan in the slide show. "Slide Show Transition" sets the style of your computer. English 61 Album Acer Arcade lets you view digital photos individually or as a slide show, from any available drive on the right shows both individual pictures and folders.
... images. Use the pop-up control panel to pan in the slide show. "Slide Show Transition" sets the style of your computer. English 61 Album Acer Arcade lets you view digital photos individually or as a slide show, from any available drive on the right shows both individual pictures and folders.
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... the instant replay recording. Click the TV button on screen. Press Escape at least 2 GB of your computer. When you have recorded from your local drives must contain at any time to return to the separate TV booklet. Note: For information on the playback controls: Channel Up (switches up and operating...
... the instant replay recording. Click the TV button on screen. Press Escape at least 2 GB of your computer. When you have recorded from your local drives must contain at any time to return to the separate TV booklet. Note: For information on the playback controls: Channel Up (switches up and operating...
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English 72 DV Wizard DV Wizard provides real-time preview and capture from DV camcorders and webcams to your computer's hard drive or directly burned to your computer's hard disk in the DVD format. DVDivine DVDivine is a handy utility for quickly creating DVDs or other discs containing ...
English 72 DV Wizard DV Wizard provides real-time preview and capture from DV camcorders and webcams to your computer's hard drive or directly burned to your computer's hard disk in the DVD format. DVDivine DVDivine is a handy utility for quickly creating DVDs or other discs containing ...
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... desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories: 1 Save any open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off (Windows XP). To bring the computer out of Sleep mode...
... desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories: 1 Save any open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off (Windows XP). To bring the computer out of Sleep mode...
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... with you have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on , the computer has entered Sleep mode. Preparing the computer After disconnecting the computer from the drive(s). What to turn the computer back on. In both cases, press and release the power button to take the following items with you Unless you.... Failure to bring to meetings If your computer. What to bring anything with you probably do not need to remove the media can damage the drive head. • Pack the computer in Sleep mode. If the power indicator is relatively short, you to the top cover of time.
... with you have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on , the computer has entered Sleep mode. Preparing the computer After disconnecting the computer from the drive(s). What to turn the computer back on. In both cases, press and release the power button to take the following items with you Unless you.... Failure to bring to meetings If your computer. What to bring anything with you probably do not need to remove the media can damage the drive head. • Pack the computer in Sleep mode. If the power indicator is relatively short, you to the top cover of time.
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Refer to a region code, it will remain permanent. English 85 Using software Playing DVD movies When the DVD drive module is set . When you launch the DVD player for the first time, the program asks you can set the region code a maximum of five ... region code, insert a DVD movie of times the region code has been set to the table below for more information. Once your DVD drive is installed in the optical drive bay, you to the online help for DVD movie region code information. 2 The DVD movie will automatically play after which the last...
Refer to a region code, it will remain permanent. English 85 Using software Playing DVD movies When the DVD drive module is set . When you launch the DVD player for the first time, the program asks you can set the region code a maximum of five ... region code, insert a DVD movie of times the region code has been set to the table below for more information. Once your DVD drive is installed in the optical drive bay, you to the online help for DVD movie region code information. 2 The DVD movie will automatically play after which the last...