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... communication. button/indicator Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Wireless communication Enables/disables the wireless function. Your Acer Notebook Tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around the screen. 7 Front View # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ... Enables/disables the Bluetooth® function. Keyboard Touchpad Scroll button For entering data into your new Aspire computer. Press up, down, left and right to scroll around your computer. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer...
... communication. button/indicator Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Wireless communication Enables/disables the wireless function. Your Acer Notebook Tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around the screen. 7 Front View # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ... Enables/disables the Bluetooth® function. Keyboard Touchpad Scroll button For entering data into your new Aspire computer. Press up, down, left and right to scroll around your computer. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer...
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... or display device PAL) port with S-video input. 7 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000- Express Card/54 slot means this notebook accepts 75x54mm Express Cards. Left View # Icon Item Description 1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 2 External display (VGA) Connects to a display...
... or display device PAL) port with S-video input. 7 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000- Express Card/54 slot means this notebook accepts 75x54mm Express Cards. Left View # Icon Item Description 1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 2 External display (VGA) Connects to a display...
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... protects data with passwords and advanced encryption algorithms. T Acer eLock Management limits access to match your new Acer notebook. T Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by optimizing disk space, memory and registry settings. Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for a new location, while offering you the freedom to manually adjust the settings to...
... protects data with passwords and advanced encryption algorithms. T Acer eLock Management limits access to match your new Acer notebook. T Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by optimizing disk space, memory and registry settings. Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for a new location, while offering you the freedom to manually adjust the settings to...
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... Center. Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you to lock your removable data, optical and floppy drives to ensure that can apply locks to any other removable disk drives that data cannot be stolen while your notebook is no method to reset it except by reformatting your notebook or...
... Center. Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you to lock your removable data, optical and floppy drives to ensure that can apply locks to any other removable disk drives that data cannot be stolen while your notebook is no method to reset it except by reformatting your notebook or...
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... below: Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is only available on the same screen. To enable the dual monitor feature of the notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on... certain models. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to be partitioned independently. Acer Gridvista is simple to Start > All...
... below: Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is only available on the same screen. To enable the dual monitor feature of the notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on... certain models. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to be partitioned independently. Acer Gridvista is simple to Start > All...
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... the supervisor, user, or hard disk password: 1. Setting a Password Follow these steps as you are prompted to enter a password, you may have to return your notebook computer to your password because the characters do not appear on boot parameter. 5. Type a password in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized...
... the supervisor, user, or hard disk password: 1. Setting a Password Follow these steps as you are prompted to enter a password, you may have to return your notebook computer to your password because the characters do not appear on boot parameter. 5. Type a password in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized...
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... to avoid mismatch when putting back the components. Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for the different components vary in size.
... to avoid mismatch when putting back the components. Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for the different components vary in size.
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... tab to remove the HDD module in the direction of the arrow. Detach the thermal cover from the DIMM socket then remove it (If the notebook has two memory, then repeat this step). 58 Chapter 3 Remove the two screws fastening the HDD cover. 2. Removing the Memory 1. Detach the HDD cover from...
... tab to remove the HDD module in the direction of the arrow. Detach the thermal cover from the DIMM socket then remove it (If the notebook has two memory, then repeat this step). 58 Chapter 3 Remove the two screws fastening the HDD cover. 2. Removing the Memory 1. Detach the HDD cover from...
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Turn the notebook over the keyboard as the image shows. Detach the strip cover from the front side and remove it from the main unit as shown. 5. Removing ...
Turn the notebook over the keyboard as the image shows. Detach the strip cover from the front side and remove it from the main unit as shown. 5. Removing ...
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... screw fastening the ODD from the 5-in-1 card reader slot as shown. 5. Then press the release the memory dummy card from the bottom of the notebook. 2. Disassembling the Main Unit Separate the Main Unit Into the Upper and the Lower Case Assembly 1.
... screw fastening the ODD from the 5-in-1 card reader slot as shown. 5. Then press the release the memory dummy card from the bottom of the notebook. 2. Disassembling the Main Unit Separate the Main Unit Into the Upper and the Lower Case Assembly 1.
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... with INT 19 Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) Initialize error logging Initialize error display function Initialize system error handler PnPnd dual CMOS (optional) Initialize notebook docking (optional) Initialize notebook docking late Force check (optional) Extended checksum (optional) Chapter 4 prepare to boot operating system One short beep before boot Terminate QuietBoot (optional) Check...
... with INT 19 Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) Initialize error logging Initialize error display function Initialize system error handler PnPnd dual CMOS (optional) Initialize notebook docking (optional) Initialize notebook docking late Force check (optional) Extended checksum (optional) Chapter 4 prepare to boot operating system One short beep before boot Terminate QuietBoot (optional) Check...
Aspire 7720 Series User's Guide EN
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... changes. Such changes will be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in the space provided below. All correspondence concerning your computer. Aspire 7720G/7720/7320 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Other companies' product names or trademarks are registered trademarks of purchase...
... changes. Such changes will be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in the space provided below. All correspondence concerning your computer. Aspire 7720G/7720/7320 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Other companies' product names or trademarks are registered trademarks of purchase...
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If you need for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. Refer all servicing to normal condition. The full performance of other risks. Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product ...
If you need for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. Refer all servicing to normal condition. The full performance of other risks. Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product ...
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... if the battery is fully charged. Areas with Acer approved chargers designated for example, when you would normally be susceptible to turn off the notebook near gas pumps at service stations. Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Do not disassemble or dispose ... of radio equipment in progress. Battery performance is damaged. Please recycle when possible. They include below freezing. Do not switch the notebook on boats, chemical transfer or storage facilities, vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane), and areas where the ...
... if the battery is fully charged. Areas with Acer approved chargers designated for example, when you would normally be susceptible to turn off the notebook near gas pumps at service stations. Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Do not disassemble or dispose ... of radio equipment in progress. Battery performance is damaged. Please recycle when possible. They include below freezing. Do not switch the notebook on boats, chemical transfer or storage facilities, vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane), and areas where the ...
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... the instructions on the screen to the basic features and functions of your new computer. xiii First things first We would like to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off To turn on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen ...how to thank you to complete the installation. It is not installed on your computer, clicking on page 15 for using your computer Turning your notebook. Basic care and tips for the location of the power button. This guide contains detailed information on how your computer can help you get ...
... the instructions on the screen to the basic features and functions of your new computer. xiii First things first We would like to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off To turn on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen ...how to thank you to complete the installation. It is not installed on your computer, clicking on page 15 for using your computer Turning your notebook. Basic care and tips for the location of the power button. This guide contains detailed information on how your computer can help you get ...
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... Taking care of your battery pack xv Cleaning and servicing xv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer eAudio Management 6 Acer ePresentation Management 7 Acer eDataSecurity Management 8 Acer eLock Management 9 Acer eRecovery Management 11 Acer eSettings Management 13 Windows Mobility Center 14 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Top view 15 Closed front view 17 Left view...
... Taking care of your battery pack xv Cleaning and servicing xv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer eAudio Management 6 Acer ePresentation Management 7 Acer eDataSecurity Management 8 Acer eLock Management 9 Acer eRecovery Management 11 Acer eSettings Management 13 Windows Mobility Center 14 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Top view 15 Closed front view 17 Left view...
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...57 Program guide 57 Find program 57 TV settings 57 Using TeleText functions 58 Acer Arcade Deluxe (for selected models) 60 60 Remote control (for selected models) 61 Remote functions 62 Starting Acer Arcade Deluxe 63 VideoMagician 63 TV Joy (selected models only) 63 SportsCap (...selected models only) 63 DV Wizard 64 DVDivine 64 Taking your notebook PC with you 65 Disconnecting from the desktop 65 Moving around...
...57 Program guide 57 Find program 57 TV settings 57 Using TeleText functions 58 Acer Arcade Deluxe (for selected models) 60 60 Remote control (for selected models) 61 Remote functions 62 Starting Acer Arcade Deluxe 63 VideoMagician 63 TV Joy (selected models only) 63 SportsCap (...selected models only) 63 DV Wizard 64 DVDivine 64 Taking your notebook PC with you 65 Disconnecting from the desktop 65 Moving around...
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English 15 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your new Acer notebook. Top view 1 2 3 14 4 13 5 12 6 6 7 8 9 10 11 # ICON Item 1 Microphone Description Internal microphone for Starters... poster, let us show you around your computer as illustrated in the Just for sound recording.
English 15 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your new Acer notebook. Top view 1 2 3 14 4 13 5 12 6 6 7 8 9 10 11 # ICON Item 1 Microphone Description Internal microphone for Starters... poster, let us show you around your computer as illustrated in the Just for sound recording.
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Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is on. Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to secure the lock. English 33 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray Press the drive eject button to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for a security lock. Some keyless models are also available. Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer.
Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is on. Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to secure the lock. English 33 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray Press the drive eject button to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for a security lock. Some keyless models are also available. Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer.
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..., Dolby® Headphone, Dolby® Virtual Speaker technologies to an A/ V receiver for playback. English 35 Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/multi-channel sound Your Acer notebook comes with sound, not speakers. Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic II transforms any stereo signal into five-channel, full-range surround sound.
..., Dolby® Headphone, Dolby® Virtual Speaker technologies to an A/ V receiver for playback. English 35 Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/multi-channel sound Your Acer notebook comes with sound, not speakers. Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic II transforms any stereo signal into five-channel, full-range surround sound.