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..., 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 are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of the battery, charging will often require extensive work by other nearby electrical devices that may interfere with the performance of this product. • Use the product only with water and...
..., 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 are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of the battery, charging will often require extensive work by other nearby electrical devices that may interfere with the performance of this product. • Use the product only with water and...
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... same type as they may damage the battery or the connecting object. Warning! Keep them in progress. Never use any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere are in fire. Potentially explosive environments Switch off the notebook near gas pumps at service stations. Switch off your battery only with Acer approved chargers designated for its intended purpose. Use the battery only for this device. Battery performance...
... same type as they may damage the battery or the connecting object. Warning! Keep them in progress. Never use any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere are in fire. Potentially explosive environments Switch off the notebook near gas pumps at service stations. Switch off your battery only with Acer approved chargers designated for its intended purpose. Use the battery only for this device. Battery performance...
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... LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. xiii First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for the location of the power button. The printed User's Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of your new computer. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options...
... LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. xiii First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for the location of the power button. The printed User's Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of your new computer. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options...
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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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... password, there is for you to access frequently used functions and manage your password! Make sure to remember or write down your new Acer system. Empowering Technology password Before using Acer eLock Management and Acer eRecovery Management, you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of the following content is no way to reset it except by default in the upper half of your screen, it provides access to the following utilities...
... password, there is for you to access frequently used functions and manage your password! Make sure to remember or write down your new Acer system. Empowering Technology password Before using Acer eLock Management and Acer eRecovery Management, you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of the following content is no way to reset it except by default in the upper half of your screen, it provides access to the following utilities...
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..., change the display and sleep settings you wish to switch to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver. You can also create customized power plans. To access this utility, select "Acer ePower Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar, run the program from the drop-down list. 2 Click "Apply". To edit a power plan: Editing a power plan...
..., change the display and sleep settings you wish to switch to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver. You can also create customized power plans. To access this utility, select "Acer ePower Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar, run the program from the drop-down list. 2 Click "Apply". To edit a power plan: Editing a power plan...
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... Management to choose an appropriate display setting. If autodetection hardware is implemented in the system and the external display supports it, your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display is not correct after disconnecting a projector, or you project your display settings using the hotkey: + . Note: If the restored resolution is connected to an external display device or projector using Display Properties or the utility provided by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your computer's display...
... Management to choose an appropriate display setting. If autodetection hardware is implemented in the system and the external display supports it, your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display is not correct after disconnecting a projector, or you project your display settings using the hotkey: + . Note: If the restored resolution is connected to an external display device or projector using Display Properties or the utility provided by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your computer's display...
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... your password. Make sure to remember or write down your system. includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives, and any other removable storage devices that data can't be set without any reboot necessary, and will immediately be stolen while your system is unattended. • Removable Storage Devices - Lock(s) will remain after rebooting, until removed. Empowering Technology 9 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is simple yet effective utility that...
... your password. Make sure to remember or write down your system. includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives, and any other removable storage devices that data can't be set without any reboot necessary, and will immediately be stolen while your system is unattended. • Removable Storage Devices - Lock(s) will remain after rebooting, until removed. Empowering Technology 9 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is simple yet effective utility that...
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... service on /off , and a shortcut to fit the situation as you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. To launch Windows Mobility Center: • Use the shortcut key < > + • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in one easy-to-find place, so you change locations, networks or activities. Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display...
... service on /off , and a shortcut to fit the situation as you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. To launch Windows Mobility Center: • Use the shortcut key < > + • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in one easy-to-find place, so 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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..., lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is indicated by small characters located on the keys. A better solution would be to do a lot of the keycaps. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). cursor-control keys. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Use this mode when you need to connect...
..., lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is indicated by small characters located on the keys. A better solution would be to do a lot of the keycaps. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). cursor-control keys. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Use this mode when you need to connect...
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... effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the application's context menu. 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 edition of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as described. English 31 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
... effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the application's context menu. 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 edition of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as described. English 31 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
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... Vista™ Starter Edition, Fn-F2 launches System Properties and Fn-F3 launches Power Options Hotkey Icon + Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on page 1. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on hotkeys. + + + Acer eSettings Management Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings Management in Sleep mode. + + + + Display toggle Screen blank Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS...
... Vista™ Starter Edition, Fn-F2 launches System Properties and Fn-F3 launches Power Options Hotkey Icon + Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on page 1. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on hotkeys. + + + Acer eSettings Management Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings Management in Sleep mode. + + + + Display toggle Screen blank Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS...
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Remove or replace it with a system disk and press + + to resume. Nothing appears on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be set to an external monitor. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may arise during the use the unlimited volume control wheel to adjust the volume. You...
Remove or replace it with a system disk and press + + to resume. Nothing appears on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be set to an external monitor. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may arise during the use the unlimited volume control wheel to adjust the volume. You...
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... 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 XP). then press and release the power button. Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories: 1 Save any open the display; English 63 Taking your notebook PC with...
... 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 XP). then press and release the power button. Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories: 1 Save any open the display; English 63 Taking your notebook PC with...
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... Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you are working. Warning! Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to the computer, read the following section. Please make sure that the cable you would with digital phone lines. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to your computer as you use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to a telephone jack. Plugging...
... Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you are working. Warning! Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to the computer, read the following section. Please make sure that the cable you would with digital phone lines. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to your computer as you use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to a telephone jack. Plugging...
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while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen and use the and keys to run this feature. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to Enabled. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at...
while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen and use the and keys to run this feature. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to Enabled. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at...
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... and drivers. 4 Follow the instructions on screen to you would like to burn to complete the process. Restore and recovery The restore and recovery features allow you to restore or recover the system from a factory default image, from a user created image, or from previously created CD and DVD backups. English 77 Burn backup disc Using the Burn Disc page of Acer eRecovery Management, you can burn the factory default image, a user backup image, the current system configuration...
... and drivers. 4 Follow the instructions on screen to you would like to burn to complete the process. Restore and recovery The restore and recovery features allow you to restore or recover the system from a factory default image, from a user created image, or from previously created CD and DVD backups. English 77 Burn backup disc Using the Burn Disc page of Acer eRecovery Management, you can burn the factory default image, a user backup image, the current system configuration...
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... 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 Euro 33 F FAQ. English 92 Index A AC adapter caring for xiv audio 36 adjusting the volume 36 troubleshooting 42 B battery pack battery-low warning 49...
... 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 Euro 33 F FAQ. English 92 Index A AC adapter caring for xiv audio 36 adjusting the volume 36 troubleshooting 42 B battery pack battery-low warning 49...