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...for certain models) 24 Video 25 16:9 display (only for certain models) 25 Using the system utilities 26 Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) 26 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 27 Frequently asked questions 29 Requesting service 32 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 32 Before...removing the battery pack 34 Charging the battery 35 Checking the battery level 35 Optimising battery life 35 Battery-low warning 36 Acer Arcade Deluxe 37 General controls 37 Navigation controls 38 Player controls 38 Cinema 38 Movies: 38 Videos: 39 Playing a ...
...for certain models) 24 Video 25 16:9 display (only for certain models) 25 Using the system utilities 26 Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) 26 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 27 Frequently asked questions 29 Requesting service 32 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 32 Before...removing the battery pack 34 Charging the battery 35 Checking the battery level 35 Optimising battery life 35 Battery-low warning 36 Acer Arcade Deluxe 37 General controls 37 Navigation controls 38 Player controls 38 Cinema 38 Movies: 38 Videos: 39 Playing a ...
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... 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 ...
... 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 ...
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Empowering Technology 13 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you set BIOS passwords and modify boot options. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation. • Prints and saves hardware specifications. • Lets you to inspect hardware specifications, set an asset tag for your system.
Empowering Technology 13 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you set BIOS passwords and modify boot options. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation. • Prints and saves hardware specifications. • Lets you to inspect hardware specifications, set an asset tag for your system.
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English 17 Touchpad The built-in touchpad is the same as clicking the left button. • Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models) to scroll up or down and move the cursor. • Press the left (2)... are similar to drag the cursor. Select Click once. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button); Touchpad basics (with Acer BioProtection fingerprint reader. 12 3 4 • Move your cursor pressing on a mouse. Tapping on the touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement...
English 17 Touchpad The built-in touchpad is the same as clicking the left button. • Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models) to scroll up or down and move the cursor. • Press the left (2)... are similar to drag the cursor. Select Click once. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button); Touchpad basics (with Acer BioProtection fingerprint reader. 12 3 4 • Move your cursor pressing on a mouse. Tapping on the touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement...
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...any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off. + ...Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on hotkeys. + + + Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology. English 22 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. To activate hotkeys, press and...
...any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off. + ...Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on hotkeys. + + + Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology. English 22 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. To activate hotkeys, press and...
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... music player launching with Acer MusicLaunch, secure Internet favorites via Acer MyLaunch, and fast application/website launching and login with Acer FingerLaunch, while Acer ProfileLaunch can now enjoy an extra layer of one's fingerprint features, Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution has ... finger swipe. Utilizing the uniqueness of protection for certain models) Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is a multi-purpose fingerprint software package integrated with the Microsoft Windows operating system. Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you can launch up to your...
... music player launching with Acer MusicLaunch, secure Internet favorites via Acer MyLaunch, and fast application/website launching and login with Acer FingerLaunch, while Acer ProfileLaunch can now enjoy an extra layer of one's fingerprint features, Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution has ... finger swipe. Utilizing the uniqueness of protection for certain models) Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is a multi-purpose fingerprint software package integrated with the Microsoft Windows operating system. Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you can launch up to your...
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... files before using this option. Note: If your notebook. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to its original settings without recovery CDs. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. Important! The system will be erased.) It is the multilingual version, the operating... the recovery process. 3 Refer to the onscreen instructions to back up all data will reboot. To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes.
... files before using this option. Note: If your notebook. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to its original settings without recovery CDs. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. Important! The system will be erased.) It is the multilingual version, the operating... the recovery process. 3 Refer to the onscreen instructions to back up all data will reboot. To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes.
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... slot for your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to the BIOS utility. See "BIOS utility" on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use . English 48 Securing your computer Your computer is a valuable investment that ...to take care of this password to gain access to secure the lock. a security notch and passwords. Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. Wrap a ...
... slot for your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to the BIOS utility. See "BIOS utility" on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use . English 48 Securing your computer Your computer is a valuable investment that ...to take care of this password to gain access to secure the lock. a security notch and passwords. Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. Wrap a ...
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... the computer again, and try again. Try again and press . If you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to access the BIOS utility. English 49 Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center ...enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Important! Try again and press . • When the User Password is set passwords using the BIOS utility. Press and hold the power button for four seconds to enter a password. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears.
... the computer again, and try again. Try again and press . If you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to access the BIOS utility. English 49 Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center ...enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Important! Try again and press . • When the User Password is set passwords using the BIOS utility. Press and hold the power button for four seconds to enter a password. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears.
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...Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Password To set this value to run it. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to Enabled. Find ...use the and keys to run this feature. 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 bottom of the screen. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need...
...Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Password To set this value to run it. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to Enabled. Find ...use the and keys to run this feature. 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 bottom of the screen. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need...
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The system will need to insert the first backup disc and enable the F12 Boot Menu via the BIOS Setup Utility. 1 Turn on your previously burned backup discs, you can set system parameters. 3 Use the left and right arrow keys to select the Main ... ESC key to enter the Exit submenu, press the ENTER key to select Yes. Restart your computer. 2 During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to enter BIOS Setup, where you will reboot. English 68 Restore Windows Vista from backup discs To restore Windows Vista from your computer and...
The system will need to insert the first backup disc and enable the F12 Boot Menu via the BIOS Setup Utility. 1 Turn on your previously burned backup discs, you can set system parameters. 3 Use the left and right arrow keys to select the Main ... ESC key to enter the Exit submenu, press the ENTER key to select Yes. Restart your computer. 2 During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to enter BIOS Setup, where you will reboot. English 68 Restore Windows Vista from backup discs To restore Windows Vista from your computer and...
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... CD device. 5 Use the F6 key to move other devices to a lower boot priority. Restart your computer. 2 During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to enter BIOS Setup, where you can set the boot priority for long-term use the F5 key to move the IDE CD device...
... CD device. 5 Use the F6 key to move other devices to a lower boot priority. Restart your computer. 2 During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to enter BIOS Setup, where you can set the boot priority for long-term use the F5 key to move the IDE CD device...
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... to reboot. The following table lists the error messages in the BIOS utility to open the computer yourself; Equipment configuration error Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer or...delivers onscreen error message reports to more serious problems require opening up the computer. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in alphabetical order together with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. contact...
... to reboot. The following table lists the error messages in the BIOS utility to open the computer yourself; Equipment configuration error Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer or...delivers onscreen error message reports to more serious problems require opening up the computer. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in alphabetical order together with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. contact...
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English 72 If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility.
English 72 If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility.
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... characteristics 45 charging 47 checking charge level 47 installing 46 low conditions 48 maximizing life 45 optimizing 47 removing 47 using the first time 45 BIOS utility 71 brightness hotkeys 30 C caps lock 28 on indicator 24 care AC adapter xv battery pack xvi computer xv CD-ROM ejecting manually 42...
... characteristics 45 charging 47 checking charge level 47 installing 46 low conditions 48 maximizing life 45 optimizing 47 removing 47 using the first time 45 BIOS utility 71 brightness hotkeys 30 C caps lock 28 on indicator 24 care AC adapter xv battery pack xvi computer xv CD-ROM ejecting manually 42...
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...channel sound 36 Set playback as digital output 37 Video 38 16:9 display 38 Using the system utilities 39 Acer Bio-Protection (for selected models) 39 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 40 Launch Manager 41 Frequently asked questions 42 Requesting service 45 International Travelers Warranty...removing the battery pack 47 Charging the battery 48 Checking the battery level 48 Optimising battery life 48 Battery-low warning 49 Acer Arcade Deluxe 50 General controls 51 Navigation controls 51 Player controls 51 Cinema 51 Movies: 51 Videos: 52 Playing a ...
...channel sound 36 Set playback as digital output 37 Video 38 16:9 display 38 Using the system utilities 39 Acer Bio-Protection (for selected models) 39 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 40 Launch Manager 41 Frequently asked questions 42 Requesting service 45 International Travelers Warranty...removing the battery pack 47 Charging the battery 48 Checking the battery level 48 Optimising battery life 48 Battery-low warning 49 Acer Arcade Deluxe 50 General controls 51 Navigation controls 51 Player controls 51 Cinema 51 Movies: 51 Videos: 52 Playing a ...
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... Serial Bus (USB) 65 High-Definition Multimedia Interface 65 ExpressCard 66 Installing memory 67 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables (for selected models) 68 BIOS utility 71 Boot sequence 71 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 71 Password 71 Using software 72 Playing DVD movies 72 Power management 73...
... Serial Bus (USB) 65 High-Definition Multimedia Interface 65 ExpressCard 66 Installing memory 67 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables (for selected models) 68 BIOS utility 71 Boot sequence 71 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 71 Password 71 Using software 72 Playing DVD movies 72 Power management 73...
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...burn a backup image to CD or DVD. Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to "Acer eRecovery Management" on page 74 in the Acer System User's Guide. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple... graphical user interface for navigation. • Prints and saves hardware specifications. Empowering Technology 12 For more information, please refer to inspect hardware specifications, set BIOS...
...burn a backup image to CD or DVD. Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to "Acer eRecovery Management" on page 74 in the Acer System User's Guide. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple... graphical user interface for navigation. • Prints and saves hardware specifications. Empowering Technology 12 For more information, please refer to inspect hardware specifications, set BIOS...
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...used button program. See "Indicators" on page 25 for more details. 11 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication. (for selected models) 12 Empowering key Lanuch Acer Empowering Technology 13 Speakers Dolby 5.1 speakers deliver stereo audio output. 14 Easy-... left and right mouse buttons. *The center right) button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (for more details. 16 English # Icon Item Description 1 Acer PureZone Two internal stereo microphones for sound recording. 2 Display screen Also ...
...used button program. See "Indicators" on page 25 for more details. 11 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication. (for selected models) 12 Empowering key Lanuch Acer Empowering Technology 13 Speakers Dolby 5.1 speakers deliver stereo audio output. 14 Easy-... left and right mouse buttons. *The center right) button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (for more details. 16 English # Icon Item Description 1 Acer PureZone Two internal stereo microphones for sound recording. 2 Display screen Also ...
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...PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers Built-in stereo microphones Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam • Acer PureZone technology • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone WLAN: • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link network ...Wireless network connection WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready Modem: 56K ITU V.92 Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot 441.4 (W) x 300 (D) x 40.2/44.2 (H) mm 4.1 kg (9.04 lbs.) ACPI ...
...PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers Built-in stereo microphones Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam • Acer PureZone technology • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone WLAN: • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link network ...Wireless network connection WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready Modem: 56K ITU V.92 Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot 441.4 (W) x 300 (D) x 40.2/44.2 (H) mm 4.1 kg (9.04 lbs.) ACPI ...