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... leaked fluids, rinse thoroughly with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that may result in a humid, wet or corrosive environment. Unplug this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may cause the battery to normal condition. If the battery leaks and you to dangerous voltage points...
... leaked fluids, rinse thoroughly with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that may result in a humid, wet or corrosive environment. Unplug this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may cause the battery to normal condition. If the battery leaks and you to dangerous voltage points...
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... car in bodily injury or even death. Wireless devices may present a risk of batteries according to turn off your product. Use of another battery may be advised to local regulations. Replace the battery with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Dispose of fire or explosion. or where blasting operations are often, but it may also explode if...
... car in bodily injury or even death. Wireless devices may present a risk of batteries according to turn off your product. Use of another battery may be advised to local regulations. Replace the battery with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Dispose of fire or explosion. or where blasting operations are often, but it may also explode if...
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... to the AcerSystem User's Guide. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on AcerSystem User's Guide. Follow these steps to use your mobile computing needs. If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on the screen to complete the installation. See "Top view" on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Your guides To help...
... to the AcerSystem User's Guide. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on AcerSystem User's Guide. Follow these steps to use your mobile computing needs. If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on the screen to complete the installation. See "Top view" on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Your guides To help...
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Special keys 33 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 35 Using a computer security lock 35 Audio 36 Adjusting the volume 36 Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/multi-channel sound 37 Set playback as digital output 37 Using the system utilities 39 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 39 Launch Manager 40 Norton Internet Security 41 Frequently asked questions 42 Requesting service 45 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 45 Before...
Special keys 33 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 35 Using a computer security lock 35 Audio 36 Adjusting the volume 36 Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/multi-channel sound 37 Set playback as digital output 37 Using the system utilities 39 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 39 Launch Manager 40 Norton Internet Security 41 Frequently asked questions 42 Requesting service 45 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 45 Before...
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... What to bring with you 66 Special considerations 66 Securing your computer 67 Using a computer security lock 67 Using passwords 67 Entering passwords 68 Setting passwords 68 Expanding through options 69 Connectivity options 69 Fax/data modem 69 Built-in network feature 70 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 70 ExpressCard 71 Installing memory 72 BIOS utility 73 Boot sequence 73 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 73 Password 73 Using software 74 Playing DVD movies 74 Power management 75 Acer eRecovery Management 76
... What to bring with you 66 Special considerations 66 Securing your computer 67 Using a computer security lock 67 Using passwords 67 Entering passwords 68 Setting passwords 68 Expanding through options 69 Connectivity options 69 Fax/data modem 69 Built-in network feature 70 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 70 ExpressCard 71 Installing memory 72 BIOS utility 73 Boot sequence 73 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 73 Password 73 Using software 74 Playing DVD movies 74 Power management 75 Acer eRecovery Management 76
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...; Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. Make sure to external storage media. • Acer eRecovery Management backs up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer eAudio Management allows you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of Dolby® Home Theater™ on your system. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings. • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords...
...; Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. Make sure to external storage media. • Acer eRecovery Management backs up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer eAudio Management allows you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of Dolby® Home Theater™ on your system. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings. • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords...
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..., change the display and sleep settings you wish to switch to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. To switch between , edit, delete and restore power plans, as required. Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your computer to use. 5 Click "OK" to a personalized set of power options. 1 Click the Create Power Plan icon. 2 Enter a name for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes...
..., change the display and sleep settings you wish to switch to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. To switch between , edit, delete and restore power plans, as required. Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your computer to use. 5 Click "OK" to a personalized set of power options. 1 Click the Create Power Plan icon. 2 Enter a name for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes...
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..., launch Acer ePresentation Management to an external display device or projector using Display Properties or the utility provided by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display is not supported by the graphics vendor. For projectors and external devices that is connected to the system. If autodetection hardware is implemented in the system and the external display supports it, your display settings using the hotkey: + . Note: If the restored resolution...
..., launch Acer ePresentation Management to an external display device or projector using Display Properties or the utility provided by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display is not supported by the graphics vendor. For projectors and external devices that is connected to the system. If autodetection hardware is implemented in the system and the external display supports it, your display settings using the hotkey: + . Note: If the restored resolution...
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... set first. Make sure to remember or write down your system is unattended. • Removable Storage Devices - Empowering Technology 9 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is simple yet 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 - includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives...
... set first. Make sure to remember or write down your system is unattended. • Removable Storage Devices - Empowering Technology 9 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is simple yet 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 - includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives...
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... Control panel • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and a shortcut to fit the situation as you change locations, networks or activities. Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display...
... Control panel • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and a shortcut to fit the situation as you change locations, networks or activities. Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display...
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... touchpad with 4-way scroll button 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support, independent US and Euro dollar sign keys, media control keys Empowering Key Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade™ Volume wheel Acer Media Center remote control (optional) ExpressCard™/54 slot 5-in-1 card reader (SD™/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) Four USB 2.0 ports External display (VGA) port S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port Headphones/speaker/line-out port with S/PDIF support Microphone-in jack...
... touchpad with 4-way scroll button 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support, independent US and Euro dollar sign keys, media control keys Empowering Key Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade™ Volume wheel Acer Media Center remote control (optional) ExpressCard™/54 slot 5-in-1 card reader (SD™/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) Four USB 2.0 ports External display (VGA) port S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port Headphones/speaker/line-out port with S/PDIF support Microphone-in jack...
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.... Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Cursor-control keys Hold while using on the keys. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. normal manner. When Num Lock is on and off Number keys on Type the letters in a normal manner. Use this mode when you need to connect an external keypad. A better solution would be to do a lot of the keycaps. cursor-control keys. Lock keys...
.... Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Cursor-control keys Hold while using on the keys. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. normal manner. When Num Lock is on and off Number keys on Type the letters in a normal manner. Use this mode when you need to connect an external keypad. A better solution would be to do a lot of the keycaps. cursor-control keys. Lock keys...
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... the Start menu. it opens the application's context menu. English 31 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < > : Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to a network...
... the Start menu. it opens the application's context menu. English 31 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < > : Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to a network...
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... the screen brightness. + Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. Turns the display screen backlight off . + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on page 1. English 32 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off to return. Launches Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode. + + + Display toggle Screen blank Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and...
... the screen brightness. + Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. Turns the display screen backlight off . + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on page 1. English 32 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off to return. Launches Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode. + + + Display toggle Screen blank Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and...
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... the power indicator: • If it is not lit, no power is being supplied to save power. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to the computer. No audio is in the external USB floppy drive? In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the screen. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on. English 42 Frequently asked questions The following is a list of...
... the power indicator: • If it is not lit, no power is being supplied to save power. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to the computer. No audio is in the external USB floppy drive? In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the screen. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on. English 42 Frequently asked questions The following is a list of...
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... the power button. Moving around When you tips and hints to place it in Sleep mode by pressing + . Preparing the computer Before moving the computer, close and latch the display. To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, 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...
... the power button. Moving around When you tips and hints to place it in Sleep mode by pressing + . Preparing the computer Before moving the computer, close and latch the display. To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, 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...
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.... For instructions on how to connect different external devices to a telephone jack. Please make sure that the cable you use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to the computer, read the following section. Plugging this modem into a digital phone line will damage the modem. Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you are working. To use is...
.... For instructions on how to connect different external devices to a telephone jack. Please make sure that the cable you use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to the computer, read the following section. Plugging this modem into a digital phone line will damage the modem. Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you are working. To use is...
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... the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Password To set this value to set a password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. Find Password on boot: and use the and keys to Enabled. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then...
... the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Password To set this value to set a password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. Find Password on boot: and use the and keys to Enabled. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then...
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... Burn Disc button. 3 Select the type of Acer eRecovery Management, you can burn the factory default image, a user backup image, the current system configuration, or an application backup image to CD or DVD. 1 Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Restore button. 3 Select the backup point you to restore or recover the system from a factory default image, from a user created...
... Burn Disc button. 3 Select the type of Acer eRecovery Management, you can burn the factory default image, a user backup image, the current system configuration, or an application backup image to CD or DVD. 1 Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Restore button. 3 Select the backup point you to restore or recover the system from a factory default image, from a user created...
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... 64 traveling internationally 66 traveling on indicator 26 memory installing 72 messages See frequently-asked questions frequently-asked questions 42 front view 17 H Hibernation mode hotkey 32 hotkeys 32 K keyboard 30 embedded numeric keypad 30 hotkeys 32 lock keys 30 troubleshooting 43 Windows keys 31 L left view 17 M media access on local trips 65 troubleshooting 78 turning off xiv connections network 70 D display hotkeys 32 troubleshooting 42 DVD 74 DVD movies playing 74 E error messages 78...
... 64 traveling internationally 66 traveling on indicator 26 memory installing 72 messages See frequently-asked questions frequently-asked questions 42 front view 17 H Hibernation mode hotkey 32 hotkeys 32 K keyboard 30 embedded numeric keypad 30 hotkeys 32 lock keys 30 troubleshooting 43 Windows keys 31 L left view 17 M media access on local trips 65 troubleshooting 78 turning off xiv connections network 70 D display hotkeys 32 troubleshooting 42 DVD 74 DVD movies playing 74 E error messages 78...