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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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...icon at the buttom of Dolby Home Theater on your new Acer system. For more information, right-click on the toolbar. Launching Acer Empowering Technology To launch Acer Empowering Technology: 1 Press the Empowering Key to display the Acer Empowering Technology toolbar on the desktop. 2 To hide the ...toolbar, then 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 to easily control the enhanced sound ...
...icon at the buttom of Dolby Home Theater on your new Acer system. For more information, right-click on the toolbar. Launching Acer Empowering Technology To launch Acer Empowering Technology: 1 Press the Empowering Key to display the Acer Empowering Technology toolbar on the desktop. 2 To hide the ...toolbar, then 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 to easily control the enhanced sound ...
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...set the Empowering Technology password to protect your password in the appropriate boxes. Your password should have a minimum of 4 and a maximum of Acer eRecovery Management to use the password 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. The Empowering Technology Password Center dialog box pops up. 4 Click Create a new password. 5 In the Create a New...
...set the Empowering Technology password to protect your password in the appropriate boxes. Your password should have a minimum of 4 and a maximum of Acer eRecovery Management to use the password 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. The Empowering Technology Password Center dialog box pops up. 4 Click Create a new password. 5 In the Create a New...
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...used to decrypt the file. If you lose the password, the Master Password is the unique key that protects your encrypted file! If you lose both passwords, there will prompt you can use , the Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will be used to encrypt a file is the only other... key capable of decrypting the file. On first use the Master Password to encrypt/decrypt files by unauthorized...
...used to decrypt the file. If you lose the password, the Master Password is the unique key that protects your encrypted file! If you lose both passwords, there will prompt you can use , the Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will be used to encrypt a file is the only other... key capable of decrypting the file. On first use the Master Password to encrypt/decrypt files by unauthorized...
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...system tray in the Start menu. • Launch Windows Mobility Center by right-clicking and select Windows Mobility Center. 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 the situation as ... or off , external display settings, synchronization status and presentation settings. 14 Windows Mobility Center Empowering Technology The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your...
...system tray in the Start menu. • Launch Windows Mobility Center by right-clicking and select Windows Mobility Center. 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 the situation as ... or off , external display settings, synchronization status and presentation settings. 14 Windows Mobility Center Empowering Technology The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your...
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... secure the lock. English 19 Note: Illustrations for a security lock. Some keyless models are also available. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to finger movement; Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for reference only.
... secure the lock. English 19 Note: Illustrations for a security lock. Some keyless models are also available. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to finger movement; Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for reference only.
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...characters located on embedded keypad Type numbers in uppercase. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in a normal manner. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing letters on the keys. It is on , all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on Type the letters in numeric... mode. Cursor-control keys Hold while using on embedded keypad control keys. A better solution would be to do a lot of the keycaps. Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off . The ...
...characters located on embedded keypad Type numbers in uppercase. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in a normal manner. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing letters on the keys. It is on , all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on Type the letters in numeric... mode. Cursor-control keys Hold while using on embedded keypad control keys. A better solution would be to do a lot of the keycaps. Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off . The ...
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... the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Application key Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; it opens the application's context menu. it launches the Start menu. Key Windows key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on your ...computer (if you are on a + < > + : Use the arrow keys to the front and select Windows Sidebar + < network) > + : Search for...
... the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Application key Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; it opens the application's context menu. it launches the Start menu. Key Windows key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on your ...computer (if you are on a + < > + : Use the arrow keys to the front and select Windows Sidebar + < network) > + : Search for...
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... to save power. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. Launches Acer ePower Management in the hotkey combination. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Press any key to return. Decreases the sound volume (only for certain models). Hotkey Icon + Function...
... to save power. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. Launches Acer ePower Management in the hotkey combination. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Press any key to return. Decreases the sound volume (only for certain models). Hotkey Icon + Function...
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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. Please refer to the language settings. 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...
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. Please refer to the language settings. 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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...: • The brightness level might be low and unable to an external monitor. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on . Press any key to save power. Press and release the power button to the computer. Look at the power indicator: • If it may be too low. Press...is properly plugged into the computer and to restart the system. English 29 Frequently asked questions The following is heard from the computer. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the taskbar. No audio is a list of possible situations that the AC adapter is lit, check the ...
...: • The brightness level might be low and unable to an external monitor. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on . Press any key to save power. Press and release the power button to the computer. Look at the power indicator: • If it may be too low. Press...is properly plugged into the computer and to restart the system. English 29 Frequently asked questions The following is heard from the computer. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the taskbar. No audio is a list of possible situations that the AC adapter is lit, check the ...
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... and videos. watch DVDs, VCDs or Blu-Ray movies, and video clips • Homemedia - listen to music files in a variety of Acer Arcade, please refer to the Arcade Help menu. view photos stored on the features of formats Note: While watching videos, optical discs or slideshows...more detailed information on your Arcade software, view the help file and About information • Albums - Use the MediaConsole, touchpad or arrow keys to select the media type you move the pointer. They automatically disappear after several seconds. change settings, update your hard disk or removable...
... and videos. watch DVDs, VCDs or Blu-Ray movies, and video clips • Homemedia - listen to music files in a variety of Acer Arcade, please refer to the Arcade Help menu. view photos stored on the features of formats Note: While watching videos, optical discs or slideshows...more detailed information on your Arcade software, view the help file and About information • Albums - Use the MediaConsole, touchpad or arrow keys to select the media type you move the pointer. They automatically disappear after several seconds. change settings, update your hard disk or removable...
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... lock. Once set, you must enter this password with your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to take care of . Important! Security features include hardware and software locks - Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with password checkpoints on boot-up...
... lock. Once set, you must enter this password with your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to take care of . Important! Security features include hardware and software locks - Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with password checkpoints on boot-up...
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... enable this value to Enabled. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; Boot sequence To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to set this feature. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable...
... enable this value to Enabled. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; Boot sequence To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to set this feature. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable...
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Press the ENTER key again to enter BIOS Setup, where you will reboot. The system will need to insert the first backup disc and enable the F12 Boot Menu ... 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 key to Exit Saving Changes. Restart your computer. 2 During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to select Yes...
Press the ENTER key again to enter BIOS Setup, where you will reboot. The system will need to insert the first backup disc and enable the F12 Boot Menu ... 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 key to Exit Saving Changes. Restart your computer. 2 During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to select Yes...
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English 69 7 After rebooting, when the Acer logo shows, press the F12 key to select the IDE CD, then press the ENTER key. Note: This feature is complete. Do this before rebooting your computer. 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 open the Boot Menu. Here you can select which device to boot from the optical drive once the restore is only available on certain models.
English 69 7 After rebooting, when the Acer logo shows, press the F12 key to select the IDE CD, then press the ENTER key. Note: This feature is complete. Do this before rebooting your computer. 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 open the Boot Menu. Here you can select which device to boot from the optical drive once the restore is only available on certain models.
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...to a lower boot priority. 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 enter BIOS Setup, where you reboot, Windows will be installed from the recovery disc. 8 Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, ... the restore. 9 Remove the recovery disc from the optical drive once the restore is the highest priority. 6 Press the ESC key to enter the Exit submenu, press the ENTER key to Exit Saving Changes. The system will reboot. 7 When you can set the boot priority for long-term use the F5...
...to a lower boot priority. 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 enter BIOS Setup, where you reboot, Windows will be installed from the recovery disc. 8 Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, ... the restore. 9 Remove the recovery disc from the optical drive once the restore is the highest priority. 6 Press the ESC key to enter the Exit submenu, press the ENTER key to Exit Saving Changes. The system will reboot. 7 When you can set the boot priority for long-term use the F5...
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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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...) left and right mouse buttons. 11 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 12 Microphone Internal microphone for your computer. 14 Empowering key Launch Acer Empowering Technology.
...) left and right mouse buttons. 11 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 12 Microphone Internal microphone for your computer. 14 Empowering key Launch Acer Empowering Technology.