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.... • Automatically go into "display sleep" and "computer sleep" mode after 10 and 30 minutes of inactivity respectively. • Wake the computer from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability01.htm Mercury... advisory For bulb-inside projectors or electronic products containing a nonLED-backlit-LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the trash when...
.... • Automatically go into "display sleep" and "computer sleep" mode after 10 and 30 minutes of inactivity respectively. • Wake the computer from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability01.htm Mercury... advisory For bulb-inside projectors or electronic products containing a nonLED-backlit-LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the trash when...
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...Incorrect computer usage may lead to achieve maximum comfort. English xi Tips and information for more than your documents, place the display at risk of physical injury after prolonged use Computer users may appear in front of working conditions, personal health and other musculoskeletal...viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your desk to reduce eyestrain. Taking care of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your company's health and safety...
...Incorrect computer usage may lead to achieve maximum comfort. English xi Tips and information for more than your documents, place the display at risk of physical injury after prolonged use Computer users may appear in front of working conditions, personal health and other musculoskeletal...viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your desk to reduce eyestrain. Taking care of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your company's health and safety...
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...a piece of time. Developing good work habits The following work for extended periods of cardboard extended from the display's top front edge. • Avoid adjusting your display to keep your eyes from drying out. English xii Eyes • Rest your eyes frequently. • Give... your eyes regular breaks by using drapes, shades or blinds, • using a task light, • changing the display's viewing angle, • using a glare-reduction filter, • using the computer on a distant point. • Blink frequently to an awkward viewing angle...
...a piece of time. Developing good work habits The following work for extended periods of cardboard extended from the display's top front edge. • Avoid adjusting your display to keep your eyes from drying out. English xii Eyes • Rest your eyes frequently. • Give... your eyes regular breaks by using drapes, shades or blinds, • using a task light, • changing the display's viewing angle, • using a glare-reduction filter, • using the computer on a distant point. • Blink frequently to an awkward viewing angle...
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.... • Do not expose the computer to dust or dirt. • Never place objects on top of the computer. • Do not slam the computer display when you are some ways to any other device. • Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on uneven surfaces. You...
.... • Do not expose the computer to dust or dirt. • Never place objects on top of the computer. • Do not slam the computer display when you are some ways to any other device. • Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on uneven surfaces. You...
User Manual
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... 25 Media content types 25 DMS (Digital Media Server) devices 25 Display media content 25 Send media content 26 Search media 26 Block and unblock devices 26 Media sharing settings 26 Power management 27 Acer PowerSmart key 27 Battery pack 28 Battery pack characteristics 28 Charging the battery 29 Optimizing battery life...
... 25 Media content types 25 DMS (Digital Media Server) devices 25 Display media content 25 Send media content 26 Search media 26 Block and unblock devices 26 Media sharing settings 26 Power management 27 Acer PowerSmart key 27 Battery pack 28 Battery pack characteristics 28 Charging the battery 29 Optimizing battery life...
User Manual
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Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Increases the screen brightness. + < > + < > Brightness down Volume up Turns the embedded numeric keypad on or off . + + < >... Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. English 6 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Increases the sound volume. Display off Turns the display screen backlight off . Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Turns the speakers on...
Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Increases the screen brightness. + < > + < > Brightness down Volume up Turns the embedded numeric keypad on or off . + + < >... Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. English 6 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Increases the sound volume. Display off Turns the display screen backlight off . Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Turns the speakers on...
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... it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys for other functions: < >: Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explorer < > + : Search for network computers + < > + : Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs...a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your edition of Access Center < > + : Open Windows Mobility Center < > + : Display System Properties < > + : Restore minimized windows < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Windows, some shortcuts may not function as ...
... it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys for other functions: < >: Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explorer < > + : Search for network computers + < > + : Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs...a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your edition of Access Center < > + : Open Windows Mobility Center < > + : Display System Properties < > + : Restore minimized windows < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Windows, some shortcuts may not function as ...
User Manual
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... driver and application recovery disc, insert it into the disc drive, then go to Step 3 after the Acer Application Recovery main menu opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Reinstall Drivers or Applications to display the Acer Application Recovery main menu. 3 Click Contents to show a list of software and device drivers. 4 Click the...
... driver and application recovery disc, insert it into the disc drive, then go to Step 3 after the Acer Application Recovery main menu opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Reinstall Drivers or Applications to display the Acer Application Recovery main menu. 3 Click Contents to show a list of software and device drivers. 4 Click the...
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This process may take several minutes, and may take a while, the Acer eRecovery Management screen displays the progress. Warning: This complete recovery deletes everything to return your system to its factory condition If your computer experiences problems that were...restore point you have created. If you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from within Windows" on page 20. A dialog box will display information about the hard drive that the operating system will prompt you want, click Next, then Finish. When the recovery has finished, a dialog box ...
This process may take several minutes, and may take a while, the Acer eRecovery Management screen displays the progress. Warning: This complete recovery deletes everything to return your system to its factory condition If your computer experiences problems that were...restore point you have created. If you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from within Windows" on page 20. A dialog box will display information about the hard drive that the operating system will prompt you want, click Next, then Finish. When the recovery has finished, a dialog box ...
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... be recovered to your computer. Returning your system to its factory condition If your computer experiences problems that the operating system will display information about the hard drive that are not recoverable by copying files to . If you may need to reinstall everything on your... System to Factory Defaults to restart your hard drive. This process may take several minutes, and may take a while, the Acer eRecovery Management screen displays the progress. This process may restart your computer. Click Yes, then Start. English 23 3 Select the restore point you cannot...
... be recovered to your computer. Returning your system to its factory condition If your computer experiences problems that the operating system will display information about the hard drive that are not recoverable by copying files to . If you may need to reinstall everything on your... System to Factory Defaults to restart your hard drive. This process may take several minutes, and may take a while, the Acer eRecovery Management screen displays the progress. This process may restart your computer. Click Yes, then Start. English 23 3 Select the restore point you cannot...
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...to browse the media stored. Acer clear.fi will list DMS devices on the same subnet. There are on the main screen, and you can choose the media content type. Media content types When you launch Acer clear.fi, you need to display the status. Display media content If you want... to display the media content on your computer, you to . 3 Select the remote device. Acer clear.fi will open a dialog to double-click the media content...
...to browse the media stored. Acer clear.fi will list DMS devices on the same subnet. There are on the main screen, and you can choose the media content type. Media content types When you launch Acer clear.fi, you need to display the status. Display media content If you want... to display the media content on your computer, you to . 3 Select the remote device. Acer clear.fi will open a dialog to double-click the media content...
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... to send media content to a remote device, you need to display the transmission progress. If you need to do the following: 1 Choose the media content. 2 Select Send to unblock a device, right-click it, and select Unblock from the menu. Acer clear.fi will not be able to browse your media..., display content, or send media content to your computer. Search media If you want to . 3 Select the remote device. then enter...
... to send media content to a remote device, you need to display the transmission progress. If you need to do the following: 1 Choose the media content. 2 Select Send to unblock a device, right-click it, and select Unblock from the menu. Acer clear.fi will not be able to browse your media..., display content, or send media content to your computer. Search media If you want to . 3 Select the remote device. then enter...
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... pressing + . When you are using one to disconnect your computer. Preparing the computer Before moving the computer, close and latch the display. If the power indicator is turned off If you are just moving around or traveling with your computer from external accessories: 1 Save... these steps to secure the computer. then press and release the power button. To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open the display; Disconnecting from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington...
... pressing + . When you are using one to disconnect your computer. Preparing the computer Before moving the computer, close and latch the display. If the power indicator is turned off If you are just moving around or traveling with your computer from external accessories: 1 Save... these steps to secure the computer. then press and release the power button. To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open the display; Disconnecting from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington...
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... bring anything with you : • AC adapter and power cord. • The printed setup poster. Note that can damage the screen. Press + or close the display cover whenever you are not actively using the computer. What to take with you Unless you have some items at home, take the following items... on , the computer has entered Sleep mode. In both cases, press and release the power button to and from the drive(s). To resume, open the display (if closed), then press and release the power button. English 33 but the Sleep indicator is on the battery by keeping the computer
... bring anything with you : • AC adapter and power cord. • The printed setup poster. Note that can damage the screen. Press + or close the display cover whenever you are not actively using the computer. What to take with you Unless you have some items at home, take the following items... on , the computer has entered Sleep mode. In both cases, press and release the power button to and from the drive(s). To resume, open the display (if closed), then press and release the power button. English 33 but the Sleep indicator is on the battery by keeping the computer
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... the Supervisor Password and press to enter a password. Important! English 37 Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . • Type the User Password and press to use the computer. Try...
... the Supervisor Password and press to enter a password. Important! English 37 Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . • Type the User Password and press to use the computer. Try...
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... the POST while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. English 47 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run this value to run it. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility...
... the POST while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. English 47 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run this value to run it. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility...
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...automatically blanks the screen to resume. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the screen. If it with a system disk and press + + to restart the system. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to the computer. • If the Sleep indicator is lit, the...it may be low and unable to power the computer. Press any key to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be muted. Press + < > (increase) to turn the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. Check the following: • If you...
...automatically blanks the screen to resume. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the screen. If it with a system disk and press + + to restart the system. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to the computer. • If the Sleep indicator is lit, the...it may be low and unable to power the computer. Press any key to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be muted. Press + < > (increase) to turn the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. Check the following: • If you...
Service Guide
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...: the DRS5 User's Guide /usr/local/bin/fd the /TPH15spool_M program Computer output (text that is important to equipment. + IMPORTANT: Indicates information that represents information displayed on a computer screen, such as command names, option letters, and words) are shown in constant width bold. Example: After entering data, press Enter. NOTE: NOTE...
...: the DRS5 User's Guide /usr/local/bin/fd the /TPH15spool_M program Computer output (text that is important to equipment. + IMPORTANT: Indicates information that represents information displayed on a computer screen, such as command names, option letters, and words) are shown in constant width bold. Example: After entering data, press Enter. NOTE: NOTE...
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CHAPTER 1 Hardware Specifications Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 CPU and Chipset 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Graphics 1-5 Audio 1-6 Storage 1-6 Optical Media Drive 1-7 Webcam 1-7 Wireless and Networking 1-7 Privacy Control 1-7 Dimensions and Weight 1-7 Power Adapter and Battery 1-8 Input and Control 1-8 Input and Output 1-9 ...
CHAPTER 1 Hardware Specifications Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 CPU and Chipset 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Graphics 1-5 Audio 1-6 Storage 1-6 Optical Media Drive 1-7 Webcam 1-7 Wireless and Networking 1-7 Privacy Control 1-7 Dimensions and Weight 1-7 Power Adapter and Battery 1-8 Input and Control 1-8 Input and Output 1-9 ...
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LAN Interface 1-29 Keyboard 1-30 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components 1-30 Super-Multi Drive Interface 1-32 LED 15.0 1-34 Graphics Controller 1-35 Display Supported Resolution (GPU 1-36 Display Supported Resolution (LCD 1-36 Bluetooth Interface 1-36 Bluetooth Module 1-36 Camera 1-37 Mini Card 1-37 Audio Codec and Amplifier 1-38 Audio Interface 1-39 Wireless Module...
LAN Interface 1-29 Keyboard 1-30 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components 1-30 Super-Multi Drive Interface 1-32 LED 15.0 1-34 Graphics Controller 1-35 Display Supported Resolution (GPU 1-36 Display Supported Resolution (LCD 1-36 Bluetooth Interface 1-36 Bluetooth Module 1-36 Camera 1-37 Mini Card 1-37 Audio Codec and Amplifier 1-38 Audio Interface 1-39 Wireless Module...