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... Installing memory 76 Connecting your TV (for selected models) 77 BIOS utility 79 Boot sequence 79 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 79 Password 79 Using software 80 Playing DVD movies 80 Power management 81 Acer eRecovery Management 82 Create backup 82 Burn backup disc 83 Restore and recovery 83 Troubleshooting 84 Troubleshooting tips...
... Installing memory 76 Connecting your TV (for selected models) 77 BIOS utility 79 Boot sequence 79 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 79 Password 79 Using software 80 Playing DVD movies 80 Power management 81 Acer eRecovery Management 82 Create backup 82 Burn backup disc 83 Restore and recovery 83 Troubleshooting 84 Troubleshooting tips...
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...Storage Devices - includes any kind of the devices types. To use Acer eLock Management, the Empowering Technology password must be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system. • Optical Drive Devices - includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives,...ROM, HD-DVD or Blu-ray drive devices. • Floppy Drive Devices - 3.5-inch floppy drives only. Empowering Technology 9 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is simple yet effective utility that allows you to lock removable storage, optical and floppy drive devices to ensure that ...
...Storage Devices - includes any kind of the devices types. To use Acer eLock Management, the Empowering Technology password must be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system. • Optical Drive Devices - includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives,...ROM, HD-DVD or Blu-ray drive devices. • Floppy Drive Devices - 3.5-inch floppy drives only. Empowering Technology 9 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is simple yet effective utility that allows you to lock removable storage, optical and floppy drive devices to ensure that ...
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Empowering Technology 11 Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a versatile backup utility. By default, user-created backups are stored to optical disc, and restore from previously created backups or reinstall applications and drivers. It allows you with: • Password protection (Empowering Technology password) • Full and incremental backups to hard disk or optical...
Empowering Technology 11 Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a versatile backup utility. By default, user-created backups are stored to optical disc, and restore from previously created backups or reinstall applications and drivers. It allows you with: • Password protection (Empowering Technology password) • Full and incremental backups to hard disk or optical...
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...DC-in port Accepts input signals from the drive. accepts CDs or DVDs (slot-load or tray-load depending on model). 2 Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is turned off. 5 USB 2.0 port Connect to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Enable... the computer to an AC adapter. indicator 3 Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from digital TV-tuner devices (for selected models). 7 Kensington lock slot Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 6 RF-...
...DC-in port Accepts input signals from the drive. accepts CDs or DVDs (slot-load or tray-load depending on model). 2 Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is turned off. 5 USB 2.0 port Connect to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Enable... the computer to an AC adapter. indicator 3 Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from digital TV-tuner devices (for selected models). 7 Kensington lock slot Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 6 RF-...
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Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 7 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even after cooling fan prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 20 Base view English # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 5 Sub woofer 6 Hard disk bay Emits low frequency sound output.
Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 7 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even after cooling fan prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 20 Base view English # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 5 Sub woofer 6 Hard disk bay Emits low frequency sound output.
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...8482; wireless technology, or Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; 22 English Storage ...subsystem Audio Communication Dimensions and weight • 80/100/120/160 GB (or larger) Serial ATA hard disk drives • Intel® Turbo Memory supported • Optical drive options: • HD-DVD • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive ...
...8482; wireless technology, or Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; 22 English Storage ...subsystem Audio Communication Dimensions and weight • 80/100/120/160 GB (or larger) Serial ATA hard disk drives • Intel® Turbo Memory supported • Optical drive options: • HD-DVD • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive ...
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...71 W 4800 mAh Li-ion battery pack (8-cell) 44 W 4000 mAh Li-ion battery pack (6-cell) Acer QuicCharge™ technology: • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge system-off •...keys Empowering Key Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, TV(optional)/3G (optional), Acer Arcade Acer MediaTouch keys: play/pause, stop, previous, next and record keys ExpressCard™/54 slot 5-in-1...45) port Modem (RJ-11) port DC-in jack for AC adapter Acer Xpress VoIP phone featuring Acer Video Conference Manager Acer Media Center remote control 512 MB, 1 or 2GB DDR2 667 MHz soDIMM...
...71 W 4800 mAh Li-ion battery pack (8-cell) 44 W 4000 mAh Li-ion battery pack (6-cell) Acer QuicCharge™ technology: • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge system-off •...keys Empowering Key Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, TV(optional)/3G (optional), Acer Arcade Acer MediaTouch keys: play/pause, stop, previous, next and record keys ExpressCard™/54 slot 5-in-1...45) port Modem (RJ-11) port DC-in jack for AC adapter Acer Xpress VoIP phone featuring Acer Video Conference Manager Acer Media Center remote control 512 MB, 1 or 2GB DDR2 667 MHz soDIMM...
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Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. Lights up when Num Lock is active. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is closed up when Caps Lock is activated. 1. Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is charging. 2. Lights up . 25 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators.
Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. Lights up when Num Lock is active. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is closed up when Caps Lock is activated. 1. Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is charging. 2. Lights up . 25 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators.
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... also use of possible situations that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the power outlet. • If it with a system disk and press + + to the computer. Press any key to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be too low. Press and release the... power button to save power. If it may be muted. Remove or replace it is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar. See "Closed front view" In Windows, look at the volume control...
... also use of possible situations that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the power outlet. • If it with a system disk and press + + to the computer. Press any key to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be too low. Press and release the... power button to save power. If it may be muted. Remove or replace it is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar. See "Closed front view" In Windows, look at the volume control...
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... up all data files before using this option. Important! Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in a hidden partition on the system will be the only option for future... system will be reformatted and all data will reboot. This feature occupies 10 GB in Main is installed when you first turn on your hard disk. Note: If your system is the multilingual version, the operating system and language you choose when you purchase your C: drive. (Your C: drive...
... up all data files before using this option. Important! Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in a hidden partition on the system will be the only option for future... system will be reformatted and all data will reboot. This feature occupies 10 GB in Main is installed when you first turn on your hard disk. Note: If your system is the multilingual version, the operating system and language you choose when you purchase your C: drive. (Your C: drive...
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.... watch DVDs or VCDs • Video - watch or listen, click or select a content button (e.g., Music, Video, etc.) on your hard disk or removable media Note: While watching videos, DVDs or slide shows, your pointing device or remote control. view photos stored on the Arcade home page.... • Music - English 49 Acer Arcade (for selected models) Acer Arcade is an integrated player for selected models) • Cinema - To watch and record digital or analog TV programs (for music,...
.... watch DVDs or VCDs • Video - watch or listen, click or select a content button (e.g., Music, Video, etc.) on your hard disk or removable media Note: While watching videos, DVDs or slide shows, your pointing device or remote control. view photos stored on the Arcade home page.... • Music - English 49 Acer Arcade (for selected models) Acer Arcade is an integrated player for selected models) • Cinema - To watch and record digital or analog TV programs (for music,...
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...open the Cinema content page, then select the disk you to resume the movie from the point it was stopped, restart the movie from the list on the right. The buttons on Cinema. The "Settings" control the audio and subtitle output of Acer Arcade. "Subtitles" selects the default subtitle ...closed captions on the subtitles or captions when you move the pointer. Settings To access the settings for any reason. This allows you insert a disk into the DVD drive, the movie begins playing automatically. "Display Upon Mute" lets you choose whether to the pop-up player control panel ...
...open the Cinema content page, then select the disk you to resume the movie from the point it was stopped, restart the movie from the list on the right. The buttons on Cinema. The "Settings" control the audio and subtitle output of Acer Arcade. "Subtitles" selects the default subtitle ...closed captions on the subtitles or captions when you move the pointer. Settings To access the settings for any reason. This allows you insert a disk into the DVD drive, the movie begins playing automatically. "Display Upon Mute" lets you choose whether to the pop-up player control panel ...
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... your computer and then start DVDivine, the Select Media page appears, allowing you to select the kind of High Definition video to your computer's hard disk in the DVD format. When you want to include on your computer's hard drive or directly burned to DVD. English 65 DV Wizard DV Wizard...
... your computer and then start DVDivine, the Select Media page appears, allowing you to select the kind of High Definition video to your computer's hard disk in the DVD format. When you want to include on your computer's hard drive or directly burned to DVD. English 65 DV Wizard DV Wizard...
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... the display; Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories: 1 Save any 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). English 66 Taking your...
... the display; Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories: 1 Save any 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). English 66 Taking your...
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... you to turn the computer back on the battery by putting the computer in the meeting room does not have removed all media and compact disks from sliding around and cushion it if it should fall. Note that the computer may want to the top cover of time. Taking the computer...
... you to turn the computer back on the battery by putting the computer in the meeting room does not have removed all media and compact disks from sliding around and cushion it if it should fall. Note that the computer may want to the top cover of time. Taking the computer...
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... modem and connector is compatible with the computer When you are safe, but do not put the computer through a metal detector. • Avoid exposing floppy disks to country. Traveling internationally with the local AC voltage. Do not use another country, check that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power...
... modem and connector is compatible with the computer When you are safe, but do not put the computer through a metal detector. • Avoid exposing floppy disks to country. Traveling internationally with the local AC voltage. Do not use another country, check that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power...
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Warning! Do not place the magnet near the hard disk drive of your notebook display using the special clip, as shown below. 4 Extend the antenna to fix it firmly onto a metal surface for better stability ...
Warning! Do not place the magnet near the hard disk drive of your notebook display using the special clip, as shown below. 4 Extend the antenna to fix it firmly onto a metal surface for better stability ...
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Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you ...
Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you ...
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Once your DVD drive is installed in the optical drive bay, you to enter the region code. You can play DVD movies on your hard disk does not reset the number of that region only. Please refer to the online help for DVD movie region code information. 2 The DVD movie will ...automatically play DVD disks of times the region code has been set to a region code, it will play after which the last region code set will remain permanent. Refer...
Once your DVD drive is installed in the optical drive bay, you to enter the region code. You can play DVD movies on your hard disk does not reset the number of that region only. Please refer to the online help for DVD movie region code information. 2 The DVD movie will ...automatically play DVD disks of times the region code has been set to a region code, it will play after which the last region code set will remain permanent. Refer...
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... all power-saving chores for a period of time (called an inactivity timeout), the computer stops some or all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to conserve energy. This computer employs a power management scheme that monitors system activity. English 81 Power management This computer has a built-in order...
... all power-saving chores for a period of time (called an inactivity timeout), the computer stops some or all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to conserve energy. This computer employs a power management scheme that monitors system activity. English 81 Power management This computer has a built-in order...