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... to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you need to rain or water • the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged • the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. Do not use it to prolong the lifetime of the battery, charging will often require extensive work...
... to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you need to rain or water • the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged • the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. Do not use it to prolong the lifetime of the battery, charging will often require extensive work...
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... a hot or cold battery may explode. Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Do not disassemble or dispose of used batteries. Use only Acer approved batteries, and recharge your reseller for its intended purpose. Battery performance is fully charged. Wireless devices may also explode if damaged. vi discharged hundreds of the battery will eventually wear out. When the operation time becomes noticeably shorter than normal, buy a new battery. Telephone...
... a hot or cold battery may explode. Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Do not disassemble or dispose of used batteries. Use only Acer approved batteries, and recharge your reseller for its intended purpose. Battery performance is fully charged. Wireless devices may also explode if damaged. vi discharged hundreds of the battery will eventually wear out. When the operation time becomes noticeably shorter than normal, buy a new battery. Telephone...
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... with setting up your computer. Such instances are only contained in certain models of the series, but not necessarily in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on the screen to complete the installation. The printed Quick Guide introduces you for making an Acer notebook your choice for Starters...poster helps you get started with language such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. In...
... with setting up your computer. Such instances are only contained in certain models of the series, but not necessarily in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on the screen to complete the installation. The printed Quick Guide introduces you for making an Acer notebook your choice for Starters...poster helps you get started with language such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. In...
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... 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 Management 13 Windows Mobility Center 14 Indicators 15 Easy-launch buttons 16 Touchpad 17 Touchpad basics (with fingerprint reader) 17 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...
... 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 Management 13 Windows Mobility Center 14 Indicators 15 Easy-launch buttons 16 Touchpad 17 Touchpad basics (with fingerprint reader) 17 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...
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...(USB) 52 IEEE 1394 port (only for certain models) 52 High-Definition Multimedia Interface (only for certain models) 53 ExpressCard 53 Installing memory 54 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables (only for certain models) 56 BIOS utility 59 Boot sequence 59 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 59 Password 59 Using software 60 Playing DVD movies 60 Power management 61 Acer eRecovery Management 62 Burn backup discs 63 Create a user backup 64 Manage user backups 66 Restore 67 Restore Windows Vista from backup discs 68 Troubleshooting 71 Troubleshooting tips 71 Error...
...(USB) 52 IEEE 1394 port (only for certain models) 52 High-Definition Multimedia Interface (only for certain models) 53 ExpressCard 53 Installing memory 54 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables (only for certain models) 56 BIOS utility 59 Boot sequence 59 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 59 Password 59 Using software 60 Playing DVD movies 60 Power management 61 Acer eRecovery Management 62 Burn backup discs 63 Create a user backup 64 Manage user backups 66 Restore 67 Restore Windows Vista from backup discs 68 Troubleshooting 71 Troubleshooting tips 71 Error...
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... in the Start menu, or by pressing the Empowering Key, it easy for you have created a desktop shortcut. Empowering Technology 1 Acer Empowering Technology The Empowering Technology toolbar makes it provides access to the following utilities: Note: The following content is for general reference only. For help with passwords and encryption (only for certain models). • Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data...
... in the Start menu, or by pressing the Empowering Key, it easy for you have created a desktop shortcut. Empowering Technology 1 Acer Empowering Technology The Empowering Technology toolbar makes it provides access to the following utilities: Note: The following content is for general reference only. For help with passwords and encryption (only for certain models). • Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data...
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... to use. 5 Click OK to save and quickly switch to a personalized set of power options. 1 Click the New power plan option or icon . 2 Enter a name for your new power plan. 3 Choose a predefined power plan to save your power management options. To create a new power plan: Creating customized power plans allows you want to switch to. 2 You may also switch between power plans: 1 Move your mouse over the Acer ePower Management application on . 4 If necessary, change the display, sleep and hibernation settings...
... to use. 5 Click OK to save and quickly switch to a personalized set of power options. 1 Click the New power plan option or icon . 2 Enter a name for your new power plan. 3 Choose a predefined power plan to save your power management options. To create a new power plan: Creating customized power plans allows you want to switch to. 2 You may also switch between power plans: 1 Move your mouse over the Acer ePower Management application on . 4 If necessary, change the display, sleep and hibernation settings...
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... you set a different password to create the Master Password. It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer 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 unique key that protects your encrypted file! You will use , the Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will be used to encrypt a file is an encryption utility that...
... you set a different password to create the Master Password. It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer 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 unique key that protects your encrypted file! You will use , the Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will be used to encrypt a file is an encryption utility that...
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... 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 you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. in the Start menu. • Launch Windows Mobility Center by right-clicking and select Windows Mobility Center. Settings include display brightness, volume, power plan, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, synchronization status and presentation settings. To launch Windows Mobility...
... 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 you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. in the Start menu. • Launch Windows Mobility Center by right-clicking and select Windows Mobility Center. Settings include display brightness, volume, power plan, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, synchronization status and presentation settings. To launch Windows Mobility...
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... button/ indicator (manufacturing option) Arcade Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. 16 English Easy-launch buttons Located beside the keyboard are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology. The mail and Web browser buttons are called easy-launch buttons. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Acer Empowering Technology Launch Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable) To set to email and Internet programs, but can access the Launch Manager by users. Launch Acer Arcade utility (only for certain models...
... button/ indicator (manufacturing option) Arcade Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. 16 English Easy-launch buttons Located beside the keyboard are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology. The mail and Web browser buttons are called easy-launch buttons. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Acer Empowering Technology Launch Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable) To set to email and Internet programs, but can access the Launch Manager by users. Launch Acer Arcade utility (only for certain models...
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... the notch and turn the key to finger movement; dry and clean. Some keyless models are also available. The exact configuration of a locked drawer. Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. Note: When using the touchpad, keep it - English 19 Note: Illustrations for a security lock. hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel.
... the notch and turn the key to finger movement; dry and clean. Some keyless models are also available. The exact configuration of a locked drawer. Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. Note: When using the touchpad, keep it - English 19 Note: Illustrations for a security lock. hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel.
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... numeric mode. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing letters on Num Lock off . Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on , the screen moves one line up or down when you need to connect an external keypad. Note: + only for certain models. Cursor-control keys Hold while using on the keys. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Lock keys and...
... numeric mode. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing letters on Num Lock off . Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on , the screen moves one line up or down when you need to connect an external keypad. Note: + only for certain models. Cursor-control keys Hold while using on the keys. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Lock keys and...
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... on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Application key Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; English 21 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. This key has the same effect as described. Key Windows key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on your edition of Access Center < > + : Open Windows Mobility Center < > + : Display the System Properties dialog box < > + : Restore minimized windows to the desktop...
... on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Application key Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; English 21 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. This key has the same effect as described. Key Windows key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on your edition of Access Center < > + : Open Windows Mobility Center < > + : Display the System Properties dialog box < > + : Restore minimized windows to the desktop...
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... Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings in Sleep mode. + + + Display toggle Screen blank Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Decreases the sound volume (only for certain models). To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility...
... Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings in Sleep mode. + + + Display toggle Screen blank Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Decreases the sound volume (only for certain models). To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility...
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... "Hotkeys" on the screen. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. If it may be muted. Check the following : • If you are provided for more detail. Easy solutions are using on the taskbar. Remove or replace it is not lit, no power is in the external USB floppy drive? In Windows...
... "Hotkeys" on the screen. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. If it may be muted. Check the following : • If you are provided for more detail. Easy solutions are using on the taskbar. Remove or replace it is not lit, no power is in the external USB floppy drive? In Windows...
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... the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from your office desk 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). then press and release the power button. When you are ready to place it in Sleep mode by...
... the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from your office desk 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). then press and release the power button. When you are ready to place it in Sleep mode by...
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... damage the modem. Please make sure that the cable you use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to a telephone jack. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to your computer as you to connect peripheral devices to the computer, read the following section. To use is not compatible with a desktop PC. Warning! Connectivity options Ports allow you would with digital...
... damage the modem. Please make sure that the cable you use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to a telephone jack. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to your computer as you to connect peripheral devices to the computer, read the following section. To use is not compatible with a desktop PC. Warning! Connectivity options Ports allow you would with digital...
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... notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. 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. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Boot sequence To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to set this value to enable this utility. Password To set the boot...
... notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. 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. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Boot sequence To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to set this value to enable this utility. Password To set the boot...
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... back up drivers and applications to CD/DVD • Create user backup • Manage user backups 2 Restore: • Restore system to factory default • Reinstall applications/drivers • Restore system from user backup • Password settings This chapter will guide you must first set by launching Acer eRecovery Management and clicking Password settings in an external optical disc burner before entering Acer eRecovery Management for general reference only. Note: All of the entire C:\ drive to quickly back up and restore the system...
... back up drivers and applications to CD/DVD • Create user backup • Manage user backups 2 Restore: • Restore system to factory default • Reinstall applications/drivers • Restore system from user backup • Password settings This chapter will guide you must first set by launching Acer eRecovery Management and clicking Password settings in an external optical disc burner before entering Acer eRecovery Management for general reference only. Note: All of the entire C:\ drive to quickly back up and restore the system...
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... home 58 traveling internationally 60 traveling on indicator 24 memory installing 67 messages error 77 See frequently-asked 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 DVD 72 DVD movies playing 72...
... home 58 traveling internationally 60 traveling on indicator 24 memory installing 67 messages error 77 See frequently-asked 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 DVD 72 DVD movies playing 72...