Acer Aspire User's Guide
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... the extension cord ampere rating. If you are not sure of the type of the power strip's input rating. • This product's AC adapter is properly grounded before inserting the AC adapter plug. Warning! Do not locate this product where people will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive...
... the extension cord ampere rating. If you are not sure of the type of the power strip's input rating. • This product's AC adapter is properly grounded before inserting the AC adapter plug. Warning! Do not locate this product where people will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive...
Acer Aspire User's Guide
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... to any of it. • Do not expose the computer to turn it . • Never place the computer on uneven surfaces. Taking care of your AC adapter Here are using an extension cord. Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from foot traffic. • When unplugging the power cord, do... Click on Start then click on top of the equipment plugged in sleep mode by pressing the sleep hotkey + . Taking care of your AC adapter: • Do not connect the adapter to dust or dirt. • Never place objects on top of the cord if you close it on the plug. • The...
... to any of it. • Do not expose the computer to turn it . • Never place the computer on uneven surfaces. Taking care of your AC adapter Here are using an extension cord. Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from foot traffic. • When unplugging the power cord, do... Click on Start then click on top of the equipment plugged in sleep mode by pressing the sleep hotkey + . Taking care of your AC adapter: • Do not connect the adapter to dust or dirt. • Never place objects on top of the cord if you close it on the plug. • The...
Acer Aspire User's Guide
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...; • the computer does not operate normally Please refer to local regulations. Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth. If either of the same kind as replacements. Keep them away from children. • Dispose of used batteries according to "Frequently...
...; • the computer does not operate normally Please refer to local regulations. Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth. If either of the same kind as replacements. Keep them away from children. • Dispose of used batteries according to "Frequently...
Acer Aspire User's Guide
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...your AC adapter xiv Taking care of your battery pack xv Cleaning and servicing xv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Launching Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 3 Acer eAudio Management (only for certain models) 5 Acer ePower Management 6 Acer eDataSecurity Management (only for certain models) 9 Acer eRecovery Management 11 Acer eSettings... 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 for surround/ multi...
...your AC adapter xiv Taking care of your battery pack xv Cleaning and servicing xv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Launching Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 3 Acer eAudio Management (only for certain models) 5 Acer ePower Management 6 Acer eDataSecurity Management (only for certain models) 9 Acer eRecovery Management 11 Acer eSettings... 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 for surround/ multi...
Acer Aspire User's Guide
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Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may arise during the use the volume control buttons to the computer. Press and release the ... it is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. You can also use of possible situations that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to resume. I turned on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be low and...
Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may arise during the use the volume control buttons to the computer. Press and release the ... it is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. You can also use of possible situations that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to resume. I turned on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be low and...
Acer Aspire User's Guide
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...uses a battery pack that you should follow: 1 Insert the new battery without turning the computer on. 2 Connect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter. 4 Turn on ordering a spare battery pack. However, recharging with time and use a battery pack for details on ...the computer and operate using battery power. 5 Fully deplete the battery until the battery-low warning appears. 6 Reconnect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery again. To maximize your computer's battery will degrade over time. The battery will diminish with the computer ...
...uses a battery pack that you should follow: 1 Insert the new battery without turning the computer on. 2 Connect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter. 4 Turn on ordering a spare battery pack. However, recharging with time and use a battery pack for details on ...the computer and operate using battery power. 5 Fully deplete the battery until the battery-low warning appears. 6 Reconnect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery again. To maximize your computer's battery will degrade over time. The battery will diminish with the computer ...
Acer Aspire User's Guide
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By following usage patterns: • Using the computer on constant AC power with the open battery bay; A standard computer battery has a life span of its extremes, as described above 45°C (113°F). In addition, the ... from the unit. Before removing the battery from obtaining the maximum battery charge, and will prevent you from the unit, connect the AC adapter if you want to use constant AC power, you want to continue using your battery to temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above . • Frequent use the battery, the...
By following usage patterns: • Using the computer on constant AC power with the open battery bay; A standard computer battery has a life span of its extremes, as described above 45°C (113°F). In addition, the ... from the unit. Before removing the battery from obtaining the maximum battery charge, and will prevent you from the unit, connect the AC adapter if you want to use constant AC power, you want to continue using your battery to temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above . • Frequent use the battery, the...
Acer Aspire User's Guide
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... faster. • Excessive recharging decreases the battery life. • Look after your battery is 10°C (50°F) to operate your computer on AC power while your AC adapter and battery. Charging the battery To charge the battery, first make sure that it is not being used, as it is correctly installed in... remove a battery pack: 1 Slide the battery release latch to start the next day with the computer turned off results in the battery bay. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and connect to a mains power outlet.
... faster. • Excessive recharging decreases the battery life. • Look after your battery is 10°C (50°F) to operate your computer on AC power while your AC adapter and battery. Charging the battery To charge the battery, first make sure that it is not being used, as it is correctly installed in... remove a battery pack: 1 Slide the battery release latch to start the next day with the computer turned off results in the battery bay. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and connect to a mains power outlet.
Acer Aspire User's Guide
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...power meter. Data will be lost if the battery to turn off the computer. 4. You have no spare battery pack. 1. Warning: Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible after the battery-low warning appears. Turn off the computer if you want to the mains power supply. 2. Close all ...applications. 3. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then connect to recharge the battery rapidly. English 36 Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to turn off...
...power meter. Data will be lost if the battery to turn off the computer. 4. You have no spare battery pack. 1. Warning: Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible after the battery-low warning appears. Turn off the computer if you want to the mains power supply. 2. Close all ...applications. 3. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then connect to recharge the battery rapidly. English 36 Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to turn off...
Acer Aspire User's Guide
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.... then press and release the power button. Or: You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within short distances, for example, from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are just moving the computer, close and...
.... then press and release the power button. Or: You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within short distances, for example, from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are just moving the computer, close and...
Acer Aspire User's Guide
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... charged, you may enter Hibernation mode after being in a protective case that you other than your desktop, follow these steps to bring the AC adapter with you : • AC adapter and power cord • The printed User's Guide If your meeting room does not have removed all media and compact disks from your office...
... charged, you may enter Hibernation mode after being in a protective case that you other than your desktop, follow these steps to bring the AC adapter with you : • AC adapter and power cord • The printed User's Guide If your meeting room does not have removed all media and compact disks from your office...
Acer Aspire User's Guide
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... require you use your computer when carrying it home. If possible, leave the computer for 30 minutes in an environment with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you are moving within a larger distance, for an extended period... you. • If you need to stop for instance, from home. Traveling with the computer When you plan to purchase a second AC adapter for condensation before turning on your computer at home. Airport security may want to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse. What to ...
... require you use your computer when carrying it home. If possible, leave the computer for 30 minutes in an environment with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you are moving within a larger distance, for an extended period... you. • If you need to stop for instance, from home. Traveling with the computer When you plan to purchase a second AC adapter for condensation before turning on your computer at home. Airport security may want to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse. What to ...
Acer Aspire User's Guide
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..., have the computer inspected by hand. Airport security X-ray machines are compatible. If not, purchase a power cord that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are safe, but do not put the computer through a metal detector. • Avoid exposing floppy disks to hand... sold for traveling. What to bring with you Bring the following items with the telecommunications system of the country you : • AC adapter • Power cords that are appropriate for taking the computer home, follow these tips are useful when traveling internationally: • When...
..., have the computer inspected by hand. Airport security X-ray machines are compatible. If not, purchase a power cord that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are safe, but do not put the computer through a metal detector. • Avoid exposing floppy disks to hand... sold for traveling. What to bring with you Bring the following items with the telecommunications system of the country you : • AC adapter • Power cords that are appropriate for taking the computer home, follow these tips are useful when traveling internationally: • When...
Acer Aspire User's Guide
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... and stop the card operation. 3 Push the card gently into position. Installing memory Follow these steps to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack.
... and stop the card operation. 3 Push the card gently into position. Installing memory Follow these steps to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack.
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The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size. English 55 3 (a) Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot, then (b) gently press it down until it clicks into place. 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw. 5 Reinstall the battery pack, and reconnect the AC adapter. 6 Turn on the computer. Please consult a qualified technician or contact your local Acer dealer.
The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size. English 55 3 (a) Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot, then (b) gently press it down until it clicks into place. 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw. 5 Reinstall the battery pack, and reconnect the AC adapter. 6 Turn on the computer. Please consult a qualified technician or contact your local Acer dealer.
Acer Aspire User's Guide
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... network 64 D display hotkeys 30 troubleshooting 41 DVD 72 DVD movies playing 72 E error messages 77 Euro 31 F FAQ. English 82 Index A AC adapter caring for xv audio troubleshooting 41 B battery pack battery-low warning 48 caring for xvi characteristics 45 charging 47 checking charge level 47 installing 46... 45 optimizing 47 removing 47 using the first time 45 BIOS utility 71 brightness hotkeys 30 C caps lock 28 on indicator 24 care AC adapter xv battery pack xvi computer xv CD-ROM ejecting manually 42 troubleshooting 42 charging checking level 47 cleaning computer xvi computer caring for xv...
... network 64 D display hotkeys 30 troubleshooting 41 DVD 72 DVD movies playing 72 E error messages 77 Euro 31 F FAQ. English 82 Index A AC adapter caring for xv audio troubleshooting 41 B battery pack battery-low warning 48 caring for xvi characteristics 45 charging 47 checking charge level 47 installing 46... 45 optimizing 47 removing 47 using the first time 45 BIOS utility 71 brightness hotkeys 30 C caps lock 28 on indicator 24 care AC adapter xv battery pack xvi computer xv CD-ROM ejecting manually 42 troubleshooting 42 charging checking level 47 cleaning computer xvi computer caring for xv...
Quick Start Guide
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...-Picture Card. 7 Left view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Item Kensington lock slot DC-in -1 card reader Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). Connects to an AC adapter.
...-Picture Card. 7 Left view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Item Kensington lock slot DC-in -1 card reader Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). Connects to an AC adapter.
Quick Start Guide
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...I/O interface Environment • ACPI 3.0 • 71 W 4800 mAh* • 48.8 W 4400 mAh* • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter • ENERGY STAR® 4.0 (only for Aspire 5730Z/5730) • 88-/89-/93-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • ExpressCard™/54 slot • 5-in-1 card reader (SD...jack • Microphone-in jack • Line-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • Modem (RJ-11) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing...
...I/O interface Environment • ACPI 3.0 • 71 W 4800 mAh* • 48.8 W 4400 mAh* • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter • ENERGY STAR® 4.0 (only for Aspire 5730Z/5730) • 88-/89-/93-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • ExpressCard™/54 slot • 5-in-1 card reader (SD...jack • Microphone-in jack • Line-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • Modem (RJ-11) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing...