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...the RF safety instructions for wireless option devices that may cause harmful interference to licensing. Operation conditions This device complies with batteries. Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the Federal Communications Commission, to operate this device is intended to be ...refer to local regulations. For more information about our products, services, and support information, please visit our website: http://global.acer.com. Operation is granted by the manufacturer could void the user's authority, which is subject to follow these steps: 1 Turn...
...the RF safety instructions for wireless option devices that may cause harmful interference to licensing. Operation conditions This device complies with batteries. Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the Federal Communications Commission, to operate this device is intended to be ...refer to local regulations. For more information about our products, services, and support information, please visit our website: http://global.acer.com. Operation is granted by the manufacturer could void the user's authority, which is subject to follow these steps: 1 Turn...
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...Taking care of your battery pack vi Cleaning and servicing vi Acer Empowering Technology 1 Acer eDataSecurity Management 2 Acer eLock Management 3 Acer ePerformance Management 4 Acer eRecovery Management 5 Acer eSettings Management 6 Acer eNet Management 6 Acer ePower Management 8 Acer ePresentation Management 9 An Aspire tour 10 Front view...Using a computer security lock 27 Audio 28 Adjusting the volume 28 Using the system utilities 29 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 29 Launch Manager 30 Norton AntiVirus 31 Microphone features 32 Frequently asked...
...Taking care of your battery pack vi Cleaning and servicing vi Acer Empowering Technology 1 Acer eDataSecurity Management 2 Acer eLock Management 3 Acer ePerformance Management 4 Acer eRecovery Management 5 Acer eSettings Management 6 Acer eNet Management 6 Acer ePower Management 8 Acer ePresentation Management 9 An Aspire tour 10 Front view...Using a computer security lock 27 Audio 28 Adjusting the volume 28 Using the system utilities 29 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 29 Launch Manager 30 Norton AntiVirus 31 Microphone features 32 Frequently asked...
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... Management backs up/recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. • Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to access frequently used functions and manage your...
... Management backs up/recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. • Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to access frequently used functions and manage your...
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..., CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface, or double-click the Acer ePower Management icon in the task tray. Create new power scheme 1 Assign a name for mains (AC) or battery mode. 4 Choose which power options best fit your needs, then click...
..., CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface, or double-click the Acer ePower Management icon in the task tray. Create new power scheme 1 Assign a name for mains (AC) or battery mode. 4 Choose which power options best fit your needs, then click...
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... to indicate the status of wireless LAN communication. Press to enable/disable the wireless function. Indicates the computer's power status. 6 Battery indicator Indicates the computer's batttery status. 7 Arcade/media buttons For use the computer. Receives signals from a remote control. English 11... button serves as a 4-way and right) scroll button. 9 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use with Acer Arcade and other media playing programs (for stereo sound recording. 7 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse...
... to indicate the status of wireless LAN communication. Press to enable/disable the wireless function. Indicates the computer's power status. 6 Battery indicator Indicates the computer's batttery status. 7 Arcade/media buttons For use the computer. Receives signals from a remote control. English 11... button serves as a 4-way and right) scroll button. 9 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use with Acer Arcade and other media playing programs (for stereo sound recording. 7 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse...
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compartment 3 Battery lock latch Locks the battery in place. 4 Battery release Releases the battery for removal. latch 5 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 6 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by a screw). 7 Sub woofer Emits low frequency sound output. 8 PCI Card bay Houses the computer's Mini PCI Card. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 2 Memory Houses the computer's main memory. 15 Base view English # Item Description 1 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool.
compartment 3 Battery lock latch Locks the battery in place. 4 Battery release Releases the battery for removal. latch 5 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 6 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by a screw). 7 Sub woofer Emits low frequency sound output. 8 PCI Card bay Houses the computer's Mini PCI Card. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 2 Memory Houses the computer's main memory. 15 Base view English # Item Description 1 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool.
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... 2200BG network connection (dual-mode 802.11b/g) or 2915ABG (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g)Wi-Fi® CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology WPAN (optional): integrated Bluetooth® v2.0 Kensington lock slot BIOS user and supervisor passwords 256/512 MB, and ...1 GB soDIMM memory modules 8-cell Li-ion battery pack 3-pin 90 W AC adapter External USB floppy disk drive 17 English Dimensions and weight Power subsystem Input devices Audio Communication Security Options...
... 2200BG network connection (dual-mode 802.11b/g) or 2915ABG (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g)Wi-Fi® CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology WPAN (optional): integrated Bluetooth® v2.0 Kensington lock slot BIOS user and supervisor passwords 256/512 MB, and ...1 GB soDIMM memory modules 8-cell Li-ion battery pack 3-pin 90 W AC adapter External USB floppy disk drive 17 English Dimensions and weight Power subsystem Input devices Audio Communication Security Options...
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.... Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is active. Bluetooth Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. ...Power Battery Lights up when the computer is on the front panel. Media activity Indicates when the hard disk or optical drive is...
.... Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is active. Bluetooth Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. ...Power Battery Lights up when the computer is on the front panel. Media activity Indicates when the hard disk or optical drive is...
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...at the upper-right, above the keyboard are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Empowering Technology. Press < > to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. Easy-launch button P Web browser Mail ...Default application Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable) User-programmable Internet browser (user-programmable) Email application (user-programmable) Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in ...
...at the upper-right, above the keyboard are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Empowering Technology. Press < > to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. Easy-launch button P Web browser Mail ...Default application Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable) User-programmable Internet browser (user-programmable) Email application (user-programmable) Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in ...
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... , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be set to the computer. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that the resolution is set to power the computer. Each computer display has a different native resolution depending on your ...+ (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be low and unable to an external monitor. Easy solutions are using the battery, it is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. Press any key to turn the display...
... , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be set to the computer. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that the resolution is set to power the computer. Each computer display has a different native resolution depending on your ...+ (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be low and unable to an external monitor. Easy solutions are using the battery, it is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. Press any key to turn the display...
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... you Unless you have some items at home, take the following items with you to bring the AC adapter with you are moving from your battery is not fully charged, you may enter Hibernation mode after being in Sleep mode for the trip home: • Check that you are not actively... 54 Note: If the Sleep indicator is off, the computer has entered Hibernation mode and is turned off but the Sleep indicator is on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode. To resume, open the display (if closed), then press and release the power button. If the power indicator...
... you Unless you have some items at home, take the following items with you to bring the AC adapter with you are moving from your battery is not fully charged, you may enter Hibernation mode after being in Sleep mode for the trip home: • Check that you are not actively... 54 Note: If the Sleep indicator is off, the computer has entered Hibernation mode and is turned off but the Sleep indicator is on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode. To resume, open the display (if closed), then press and release the power button. If the power indicator...
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... security may want to room temperature slowly. What to take with you Take the following items with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use your computer at home for significant periods of the car to avoid exposing the... as if you use another printer If you were taking it into the gate area. If the temperature change is charged. Make sure that the battery in the computer is greater than 10 °C (18 °F), allow the computer to come to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse...
... security may want to room temperature slowly. What to take with you Take the following items with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use your computer at home for significant periods of the car to avoid exposing the... as if you use another printer If you were taking it into the gate area. If the temperature change is charged. Make sure that the battery in the computer is greater than 10 °C (18 °F), allow the computer to come to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse...
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.... Traveling internationally with you: • AC adapter • Power cords that are appropriate for the country to which you are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use converter kits sold for appliances to power the computer. • If you are using...
.... Traveling internationally with you: • AC adapter • Power cords that are appropriate for the country to which you are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use converter kits sold for appliances to power the computer. • If you are using...
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The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size. Please consult a qualified technician or contact your local Acer dealer. then lift up and remove the memory cover. 3 (a) Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot, then (b) gently press it down until it ...clicks into place. 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw. 5 Reinstall the battery pack, and reconnect the AC adapter. 6 Turn on the computer. English 64 Installing memory Follow these steps to access its base. 2 Remove the screws from...
The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size. Please consult a qualified technician or contact your local Acer dealer. then lift up and remove the memory cover. 3 (a) Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot, then (b) gently press it down until it ...clicks into place. 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw. 5 Reinstall the battery pack, and reconnect the AC adapter. 6 Turn on the computer. English 64 Installing memory Follow these steps to access its base. 2 Remove the screws from...
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... problems require opening up the computer. If the problem cannot be resolved, contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Hard disk 0 extended Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. type error I/O parity error Contact...
... problems require opening up the computer. If the problem cannot be resolved, contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Hard disk 0 extended Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. type error I/O parity error Contact...
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... other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. Adjust only those controls that could result in a fire or electric shock. Replace the battery with this product, make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the product. Also, make sure that the total rating .... f If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for this unit. English 80 8 If an extension cord is used batteries promptly. 14 To avoid hazard of unexpected electrical shock, use the AC adapter only when the wall socket is properly grounded. 15 Use only the...
... other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. Adjust only those controls that could result in a fire or electric shock. Replace the battery with this product, make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the product. Also, make sure that the total rating .... f If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for this unit. English 80 8 If an extension cord is used batteries promptly. 14 To avoid hazard of unexpected electrical shock, use the AC adapter only when the wall socket is properly grounded. 15 Use only the...
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... caring for vi BIOS utility 68 brightness hotkeys 25 C caps lock 23 on indicator 19 care AC adapter v battery pack vi computer v CD-ROM ejecting 27 cleaning computer vi computer caring for v cleaning vi disconnecting 53 features 10, 29, 32 indicators 19 keyboards 23 ...
... caring for vi BIOS utility 68 brightness hotkeys 25 C caps lock 23 on indicator 19 care AC adapter v battery pack vi computer v CD-ROM ejecting 27 cleaning computer vi computer caring for v cleaning vi disconnecting 53 features 10, 29, 32 indicators 19 keyboards 23 ...
Service Guide
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... 42 Information 44 Main 46 Advanced 48 Security 51 Boot 52 Exit 53 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 55 General Information 56 Aspire 9500 Disassembly Procedure 57 Disassemble the Battery and HDD 57 Disassemble the TV Tuner and Wireless 57 Disassemble the CPU Heatsink 58 Disassemble the RAM and ODD 58 Disassemble the... 65 System Check Procedures 66 PhoenixBIOS POST Tasks and Beep Codes 71 Repair Flowchar 77 Chapter 5 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 102 Exploded Diagram 103 Aspire 9500 Parts 112 VII
... 42 Information 44 Main 46 Advanced 48 Security 51 Boot 52 Exit 53 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 55 General Information 56 Aspire 9500 Disassembly Procedure 57 Disassemble the Battery and HDD 57 Disassemble the TV Tuner and Wireless 57 Disassemble the CPU Heatsink 58 Disassemble the RAM and ODD 58 Disassemble the... 65 System Check Procedures 66 PhoenixBIOS POST Tasks and Beep Codes 71 Repair Flowchar 77 Chapter 5 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 102 Exploded Diagram 103 Aspire 9500 Parts 112 VII
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...) T 1 AV-in (7 pin) port (MFG option) T 1 RF input for digital TV and analog TV (MFG option) T Small (PCMCIA size) remote control T Kensington Lock T Parallel port Battery T 8 cells of Li-ion battery pack (4300mAH)(share with TM4050) T Smart Battery Compliant T ACPI 2.2 CPU power management standard supporting Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes 4
...) T 1 AV-in (7 pin) port (MFG option) T 1 RF input for digital TV and analog TV (MFG option) T Small (PCMCIA size) remote control T Kensington Lock T Parallel port Battery T 8 cells of Li-ion battery pack (4300mAH)(share with TM4050) T Smart Battery Compliant T ACPI 2.2 CPU power management standard supporting Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes 4
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System Status Indicators LED Orange Green, Orange Green, Orange Orange Blue Status E-mail button Cap Lock Num Lock Media Activity (HDD/ODD) System Power Battery Charging Wireless on/off Bluetooth on/off Aspire 9500
System Status Indicators LED Orange Green, Orange Green, Orange Orange Blue Status E-mail button Cap Lock Num Lock Media Activity (HDD/ODD) System Power Battery Charging Wireless on/off Bluetooth on/off Aspire 9500