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... muscles • take short rests to relax your neck and shoulders • avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach • if you have these symptoms, or any other recurring or persistent discomfort and/or pain related to...
... muscles • take short rests to relax your neck and shoulders • avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach • if you have these symptoms, or any other recurring or persistent discomfort and/or pain related to...
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... 8 Acer eLock Management 9 Acer eRecovery Management 11 Acer eSettings Management 13 Acer ePerformance Management 14 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Front view 15 Closed front view 17 Left view 18 Right view 19 Rear view 20 Base view 21 Specifications 22 Indicators 28 Easy-launch buttons 29 Touchpad 30 Touchpad basics 30 Using the keyboard 32...
... 8 Acer eLock Management 9 Acer eRecovery Management 11 Acer eSettings Management 13 Acer ePerformance Management 14 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Front view 15 Closed front view 17 Left view 18 Right view 19 Rear view 20 Base view 21 Specifications 22 Indicators 28 Easy-launch buttons 29 Touchpad 30 Touchpad basics 30 Using the keyboard 32...
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Remote functions 60 Finding and playing content 61 Settings 61 Arcade controls 62 Navigation controls 62 Player controls 62 Virtual keyboard 63 Background mode 63 Cinema 64 Settings 64 Album 65 Editing Pictures 65 Slide Show settings 65 Video 66 Playing a video file 66 Capturing video (...
Remote functions 60 Finding and playing content 61 Settings 61 Arcade controls 62 Navigation controls 62 Player controls 62 Virtual keyboard 63 Background mode 63 Cinema 64 Settings 64 Album 65 Editing Pictures 65 Slide Show settings 65 Video 66 Playing a video file 66 Capturing video (...
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.... the center right) button serves as a 4-way scroll button. 9 Arcade/media For use with Acer Arcade and other media buttons playing programs. 10 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. 11 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 12 Power button Turns the computer on and off...
.... the center right) button serves as a 4-way scroll button. 9 Arcade/media For use with Acer Arcade and other media buttons playing programs. 10 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. 11 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 12 Power button Turns the computer on and off...
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...• ACPI 2.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes • 71 W 4800 mAh 8-cell Li-ion battery pack • Acer QuicCharge™ technology: • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge system-off • 2.5-hour charge-in-use • 90 W... AC adapter • 105-/106-key keyboard • Touchpad with 4-way scroll button • Four easy-launch buttons • Nine media keys (Acer Arcade™, movie, TV, music, record, play/pause, stop, previous, next) • Two LED ...
...• ACPI 2.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes • 71 W 4800 mAh 8-cell Li-ion battery pack • Acer QuicCharge™ technology: • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge system-off • 2.5-hour charge-in-use • 90 W... AC adapter • 105-/106-key keyboard • Touchpad with 4-way scroll button • Four easy-launch buttons • Nine media keys (Acer Arcade™, movie, TV, music, record, play/pause, stop, previous, next) • Two LED ...
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...keyboard are : mail, Web browser, Empowering Key < one user-programmable button. > and Press < > to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. See "Launch Manager" on page 1. These buttons are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer... Empowering Technology. Easy-launch button P Default application Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable) Email application (user-programmable) Internet browser (user-programmable) User-programmable Fully...
...keyboard are : mail, Web browser, Empowering Key < one user-programmable button. > and Press < > to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. See "Launch Manager" on page 1. These buttons are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer... Empowering Technology. Easy-launch button P Default application Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable) Email application (user-programmable) Internet browser (user-programmable) User-programmable Fully...
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...Num Lock Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is indicated by small characters located on Type numbers in a normal manner. English 32 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and a numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. When Scroll Lock is on keypad. Desired ...access Number keys on keypad Cursor-control keys on keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on the upper right corner of the keycaps. The numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad.
...Num Lock Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is indicated by small characters located on Type numbers in a normal manner. English 32 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and a numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. When Scroll Lock is on keypad. Desired ...access Number keys on keypad Cursor-control keys on keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on the upper right corner of the keycaps. The numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad.
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English 33 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Application This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; Hotkeys The computer ...
English 33 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Application This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; Hotkeys The computer ...
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...locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of the keyboard. The US dollar sign 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of your... Euro symbol 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. Please refer to the language settings. Note: This function varies according to www.microsoft.com/typography/faq/faq12.htm for ...
...locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of the keyboard. The US dollar sign 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of your... Euro symbol 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. Please refer to the language settings. Note: This function varies according to www.microsoft.com/typography/faq/faq12.htm for ...
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Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. "Easy-launch buttons" on page 29 for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. 3 Enjoy the convenience of the easylaunch buttons. English 52 Acer GridVista is simple to the manufacturer's recommended value. Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of your preferred screen configuration for the location of a well-organized desktop.
Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. "Easy-launch buttons" on page 29 for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. 3 Enjoy the convenience of the easylaunch buttons. English 52 Acer GridVista is simple to the manufacturer's recommended value. Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of your preferred screen configuration for the location of a well-organized desktop.
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...tip of a pen or paperclip into the hole and push to eject the tray. (If your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be blocking the ports. • Make sure you have the appropriate software running on both devices (for file transfers) or you have ...an eject hole.) The keyboard does not respond. Check the following : • Make sure that the infrared port is enabled. • Make sure both devices are facing each other (+/-...
...tip of a pen or paperclip into the hole and push to eject the tray. (If your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be blocking the ports. • Make sure you have the appropriate software running on both devices (for file transfers) or you have ...an eject hole.) The keyboard does not respond. Check the following : • Make sure that the infrared port is enabled. • Make sure both devices are facing each other (+/-...
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... or name a file, DVD or folder, you can quickly enter the information you need using the mouse, cursor keys or keyboard. You can use the onscreen virtual keyboard. These are discussed in more detail in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen. TV, video and music will continue playing... in a small window located in the Cinema and TV sections of the volume controls. Background mode With Acer Arcade you perform certain ...
... or name a file, DVD or folder, you can quickly enter the information you need using the mouse, cursor keys or keyboard. You can use the onscreen virtual keyboard. These are discussed in more detail in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen. TV, video and music will continue playing... in a small window located in the Cinema and TV sections of the volume controls. Background mode With Acer Arcade you perform certain ...
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...'s office or a different building, you may choose to shut down the computer. 4 Close the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one to secure the computer. then press and...
...'s office or a different building, you may choose to shut down the computer. 4 Close the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one to secure the computer. then press and...
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... by keeping the computer with you. • If you need to stop for significant periods of time, you might also want to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse. Make sure that the battery in the computer is greater than 10 °C (18 °F), allow the computer to come to room...
... by keeping the computer with you. • If you need to stop for significant periods of time, you might also want to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse. Make sure that the battery in the computer is greater than 10 °C (18 °F), allow the computer to come to room...
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...the following functions: 1 Create backup 2 Restore from backup 3 Create factory default image CD, or burn bundled software to function. Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a tool to the computer, and video memory. This computer employs a power management scheme that the hard disk... (ACPI), which allows for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time. Windows handles all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to quickly backup and restore the system. English 88 Power management This computer has a built...
...the following functions: 1 Create backup 2 Restore from backup 3 Create factory default image CD, or burn bundled software to function. Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a tool to the computer, and video memory. This computer employs a power management scheme that the hard disk... (ACPI), which allows for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time. Windows handles all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to quickly backup and restore the system. English 88 Power management This computer has a built...
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...dealer or an authorized service center. Error messages If you receive an error message, note the message and take the corrective action. Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in ...type error I/O parity error Contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance. contact your dealer or an authorized service center. keyboard connected Keyboard interface error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. 92 English Troubleshooting This chapter shows you how to enter the BIOS ...
...dealer or an authorized service center. Error messages If you receive an error message, note the message and take the corrective action. Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in ...type error I/O parity error Contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance. contact your dealer or an authorized service center. keyboard connected Keyboard interface error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. 92 English Troubleshooting This chapter shows you how to enter the BIOS ...
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...frequently-asked questions frequently-asked questions 54 front view 17 H Hibernation mode hotkey 34 hotkeys 33 I IEEE 1394 port 81 infrared 80 K keyboard 32 embedded numeric keypad 32 hotkeys 33 lock keys 32 troubleshooting 55 Windows keys 33 L left view 17 M media access on local ...ix CD-ROM ejecting 36 ejecting manually 55 troubleshooting 55 cleaning computer x computer caring for ix cleaning x disconnecting 72 features 15, 51 indicators 28 keyboards 32 moving around 72 on indicator 16, 17, 28 security 76 setting up a home office 74 taking home 73 traveling internationally 75 traveling on...
...frequently-asked questions frequently-asked questions 54 front view 17 H Hibernation mode hotkey 34 hotkeys 33 I IEEE 1394 port 81 infrared 80 K keyboard 32 embedded numeric keypad 32 hotkeys 33 lock keys 32 troubleshooting 55 Windows keys 33 L left view 17 M media access on local ...ix CD-ROM ejecting 36 ejecting manually 55 troubleshooting 55 cleaning computer x computer caring for ix cleaning x disconnecting 72 features 15, 51 indicators 28 keyboards 32 moving around 72 on indicator 16, 17, 28 security 76 setting up a home office 74 taking home 73 traveling internationally 75 traveling on...
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... embedded 32 P password 76 types 76 PC Card 83 ejecting 83 inserting 83 ports 78 printer troubleshooting 55 problems 54 CD-ROM 55 display 54 keyboard 55 printer 55 startup 54 troubleshooting 92 Q questions setting location for modem use 56 S safety CD or DVD 100 FCC notice 94 general instructions 98...
... embedded 32 P password 76 types 76 PC Card 83 ejecting 83 inserting 83 ports 78 printer troubleshooting 55 problems 54 CD-ROM 55 display 54 keyboard 55 printer 55 startup 54 troubleshooting 92 Q questions setting location for modem use 56 S safety CD or DVD 100 FCC notice 94 general instructions 98...