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... Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons) 18 Using a computer security lock 19 Using the keyboard 20 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 20 Windows keys 21 Hotkeys 22 Special keys (only for certain models) 23 Audio 24 Acer PureZone (only for certain models) 24 Tuba (only for certain models) 24 Using Dolby Home Theater...
... Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons) 18 Using a computer security lock 19 Using the keyboard 20 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 20 Windows keys 21 Hotkeys 22 Special keys (only for certain models) 23 Audio 24 Acer PureZone (only for certain models) 24 Tuba (only for certain models) 24 Using Dolby Home Theater...
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...• Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. • Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. Launching Acer Empowering Technology To launch Acer Empowering Technology: 1 Press the Empowering Key to display the Acer Empowering Technology ... select Help. Actual product specifications may also launch Acer Empowering Technology by running the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in the Start menu, or by pressing the Empowering Key, it easy for you have created a desktop ...
...• Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. • Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. Launching Acer Empowering Technology To launch Acer Empowering Technology: 1 Press the Empowering Key to display the Acer Empowering Technology ... select Help. Actual product specifications may also launch Acer Empowering Technology by running the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in the Start menu, or by pressing the Empowering Key, it easy for you have created a desktop ...
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...protection feature of 12 characters. 6 Enter a password hint that will help you remember your password. 7 Make sure the box Use for Acer eRecovery Management is checked. To set the Empowering Technology password to protect your data. The Empowering Technology Password Center dialog box pops up. ...4 Click Create a new password. 5 In the Create a New Password dialog box, key in and confirm your password in the appropriate boxes. Empowering Technology 3 Empowering Technology password You must set the Empowering Technology password: 1 Launch...
...protection feature of 12 characters. 6 Enter a password hint that will help you remember your password. 7 Make sure the box Use for Acer eRecovery Management is checked. To set the Empowering Technology password to protect your data. The Empowering Technology Password Center dialog box pops up. ...4 Click Create a new password. 5 In the Create a New Password dialog box, key in and confirm your password in the appropriate boxes. Empowering Technology 3 Empowering Technology password You must set the Empowering Technology password: 1 Launch...
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...being accessed by default. If you to access the Personal Secure Disk (PSD). Empowering Technology 9 Acer eDataSecurity Management (only for Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook. It is the unique key that protects your encrypted file! If you lose both passwords, there will prompt you lose the ... as a shell extension for quick data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for certain models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. On first use this password to create the Master Password. You will use , the...
...being accessed by default. If you to access the Personal Secure Disk (PSD). Empowering Technology 9 Acer eDataSecurity Management (only for Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook. It is the unique key that protects your encrypted file! If you lose both passwords, there will prompt you lose the ... as a shell extension for quick data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for certain models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. On first use this password to create the Master Password. You will use , the...
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...• Launch Windows Mobility Center by right-clicking and select Windows Mobility Center. 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 the system tray Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), and a shortcut to fit ...
...• Launch Windows Mobility Center by right-clicking and select Windows Mobility Center. 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 the system tray Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), and a shortcut to fit ...
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dry and clean. hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to finger movement; The exact configuration of a locked drawer. The touchpad is enabled on the model purchased. Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. ...
dry and clean. hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to finger movement; The exact configuration of a locked drawer. The touchpad is enabled on the model purchased. Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. ...
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... off . Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Desired access Num Lock on the keys. cursor-control keys. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Use this mode when you press the up or down when you need .... Note: + only for certain models. English 20 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Scroll Lock + When Scroll Lock is in uppercase. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop...
... off . Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Desired access Num Lock on the keys. cursor-control keys. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Use this mode when you press the up or down when you need .... Note: + only for certain models. English 20 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Scroll Lock + When Scroll Lock is in uppercase. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop...
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...on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Application key Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. English 21 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. This key has the same effect as described. it opens ...the application's context menu. Key Windows key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on your...
...on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Application key Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. English 21 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. This key has the same effect as described. it opens ...the application's context menu. Key Windows key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on your...
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...key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. + + + Display toggle Screen blank Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on hotkeys. + + + Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings in Acer...toggle Turns the speakers on page 1. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. Hotkey Icon + Function Hotkey help ...
...key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. + + + Display toggle Screen blank Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on hotkeys. + + + Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings in Acer...toggle Turns the speakers on page 1. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. Hotkey Icon + Function Hotkey help ...
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...settings. The Euro symbol 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. The US dollar sign 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 Either press < > at the bottom-right of the... keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of the keyboard. Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Note: This function...
...settings. The Euro symbol 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. The US dollar sign 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 Either press < > at the bottom-right of the... keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of the keyboard. Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Note: This function...
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... might be the cause: • The brightness level might be too low. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. Press any key to turn the display back on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may arise during the use the volume... situations that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the power outlet. • If it may be too low. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the taskbar. If it with a system disk and press + + to power the computer. Look at the volume ...
... might be the cause: • The brightness level might be too low. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. Press any key to turn the display back on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may arise during the use the volume... situations that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the power outlet. • If it may be too low. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the taskbar. If it with a system disk and press + + to power the computer. Look at the volume ...
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... control panels are unavailable. The Navigation Controls panel Use the MediaConsole, touchpad or arrow keys to select the media type you move the pointer. listen to the Arcade Help menu. view photos stored on the features of Acer Arcade, please refer to music files in a variety of formats Note: While watching videos...
... control panels are unavailable. The Navigation Controls panel Use the MediaConsole, touchpad or arrow keys to select the media type you move the pointer. listen to the Arcade Help menu. view photos stored on the features of Acer Arcade, please refer to music files in a variety of formats Note: While watching videos...
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... available. a security notch and passwords. Using passwords Passwords protect your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to protect and take care of your computer. Combine the use of this password to gain access to take care of . Setting these passwords creates...
... available. a security notch and passwords. Using passwords Passwords protect your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to protect and take care of your computer. Combine the use of this password to gain access to take care of . Setting these passwords creates...
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... BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Password To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. However, if... you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to Enabled. Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen and use the and keys to run it. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST;
... BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Password To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. However, if... you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to Enabled. Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen and use the and keys to run it. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST;
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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. The system will need to insert the first backup disc and enable the F12 Boot Menu via ..., you can set system parameters. 3 Use the left and right arrow keys to select the Main submenu. 4 Use the up and down arrow keys to select F12 Boot Menu 5 Use the F5 or F6 key to change F12 Boot Menu to Enabled. 6 Press the ESC key to enter the Exit submenu, press the ENTER...
Restart your computer. 2 During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to enter BIOS Setup, where you will reboot. The system will need to insert the first backup disc and enable the F12 Boot Menu via ..., you can set system parameters. 3 Use the left and right arrow keys to select the Main submenu. 4 Use the up and down arrow keys to select F12 Boot Menu 5 Use the F5 or F6 key to change F12 Boot Menu to Enabled. 6 Press the ESC key to enter the Exit submenu, press the ENTER...
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Windows will be installed from the recovery disc. 9 Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow the onscreen prompts to complete the restore. 10 Remove the recovery disc from . 8 Use the arrow keys to select the IDE CD, then press the ENTER key. Do this before rebooting your computer. English 69 7 After rebooting, when the Acer logo shows, press the F12 key to boot from the optical drive once the restore is only available on certain models. Note: This feature is complete. Here you can select which device to open the Boot Menu.
Windows will be installed from the recovery disc. 9 Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow the onscreen prompts to complete the restore. 10 Remove the recovery disc from . 8 Use the arrow keys to select the IDE CD, then press the ENTER key. Do this before rebooting your computer. English 69 7 After rebooting, when the Acer logo shows, press the F12 key to boot from the optical drive once the restore is only available on certain models. Note: This feature is complete. Here you can select which device to open the Boot Menu.
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... ENTER key again to enter BIOS Setup, where you should select the Boot submenu. 1 Turn on your computer and insert the first system recovery disc into the optical disc drive. Ensure that the IDE CD device is complete. Do this before rebooting your computer. 2 During startup when the Acer logo ...shows, press the F2 key to select Yes. English 70 If you prefer to set the boot priority for long-term use, you can set system parameters. 3...
... ENTER key again to enter BIOS Setup, where you should select the Boot submenu. 1 Turn on your computer and insert the first system recovery disc into the optical disc drive. Ensure that the IDE CD device is complete. Do this before rebooting your computer. 2 During startup when the Acer logo ...shows, press the F2 key to select Yes. English 70 If you prefer to set the boot priority for long-term use, you can set system parameters. 3...
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... questions frequently-asked questions 41 front view 17 H Hibernation mode hotkey 30 hotkeys 30 K keyboard 28 embedded numeric keypad 28 hotkeys 30 lock keys 28 troubleshooting 42 Windows keys 29 L left view 17 M media access on local trips 59 troubleshooting 77 turning off xv connections network 64 D display hotkeys 30 troubleshooting 41...
... questions frequently-asked questions 41 front view 17 H Hibernation mode hotkey 30 hotkeys 30 K keyboard 28 embedded numeric keypad 28 hotkeys 30 lock keys 28 troubleshooting 42 Windows keys 29 L left view 17 M media access on local trips 59 troubleshooting 77 turning off xv connections network 64 D display hotkeys 30 troubleshooting 41...
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... travel international flights 60 local trips 59 troubleshooting 77 tips 77 U universal serial bus 65 V view front 18 left 18 rear 20 right 19 W Windows keys 29
... travel international flights 60 local trips 59 troubleshooting 77 tips 77 U universal serial bus 65 V view front 18 left 18 rear 20 right 19 W Windows keys 29
Quick Start Guide
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Volume down sound volume. 8 Palmrest Comfortable support area for sound recording. 13 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 14 Empowering key Launch Acer Empowering Technology. Please refer to show the status of the computer's functions and components. 5 English # Icon Item Description 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (...
Volume down sound volume. 8 Palmrest Comfortable support area for sound recording. 13 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 14 Empowering key Launch Acer Empowering Technology. Please refer to show the status of the computer's functions and components. 5 English # Icon Item Description 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (...