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..., and to normal condition. Guidelines for service • the product does not operate normally after two or three complete charge and discharge cycles. The battery can be charged and Do not use it to qualified service personnel. Do not pierce, open or disassemble the battery. If you to dangerous voltage points or other controls may result in performance, indicating a need to replace the power cord set .
..., and to normal condition. Guidelines for service • the product does not operate normally after two or three complete charge and discharge cycles. The battery can be charged and Do not use it to qualified service personnel. Do not pierce, open or disassemble the battery. If you to dangerous voltage points or other controls may result in performance, indicating a need to replace the power cord set .
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... Adobe Reader. If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on how your computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. For instructions on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. xiii First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for the location of the power button. Follow...
... Adobe Reader. If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on how your computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. For instructions on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. xiii First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for the location of the power button. Follow...
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Special keys 34 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 35 Using a computer security lock 35 Audio 36 Adjusting the volume 36 Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/multi-channel sound 37 Set playback as digital output 37 Using the system utilities 39 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 39 Launch Manager 40 Norton Internet Security 41 Frequently asked questions 42 Requesting service 45 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 45 Before...
Special keys 34 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 35 Using a computer security lock 35 Audio 36 Adjusting the volume 36 Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/multi-channel sound 37 Set playback as digital output 37 Using the system utilities 39 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 39 Launch Manager 40 Norton Internet Security 41 Frequently asked questions 42 Requesting service 45 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 45 Before...
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... Traveling internationally with the computer 67 Preparing the computer 67 What to bring with you 67 Special considerations 67 Securing your computer 68 Using a computer security lock 68 Using passwords 68 Entering passwords 69 Setting passwords 69 Expanding through options 70 Connectivity options 70 Fax/data modem 70 Built-in network feature 71 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 71 IEEE 1394 port 72 PC Card slot 72 ExpressCard 74 Installing memory...
... Traveling internationally with the computer 67 Preparing the computer 67 What to bring with you 67 Special considerations 67 Securing your computer 68 Using a computer security lock 68 Using passwords 68 Entering passwords 69 Setting passwords 69 Expanding through options 70 Connectivity options 70 Fax/data modem 70 Built-in network feature 71 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 71 IEEE 1394 port 72 PC Card slot 72 ExpressCard 74 Installing memory...
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... Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer eAudio Management allows you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of Dolby® Home Theater™ on your screen, it provides access to the following utilities: Note: All of your system. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings. • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and encryption. (for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer...
... Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer eAudio Management allows you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of Dolby® Home Theater™ on your screen, it provides access to the following utilities: Note: All of your system. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings. • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and encryption. (for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer...
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... can open Windows power options by clicking the appropriate tabs. To create a new power plan: Creating customized power plans allows you to save your power management options. To switch between , edit, delete and restore power plans, as required. To access this utility, select "Acer ePower Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar, run the program from the drop-down list. 2 Click "Apply". You can also turn on . 4 If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you...
... can open Windows power options by clicking the appropriate tabs. To create a new power plan: Creating customized power plans allows you to save your power management options. To switch between , edit, delete and restore power plans, as required. To access this utility, select "Acer ePower Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar, run the program from the drop-down list. 2 Click "Apply". You can also turn on . 4 If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you...
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... switched out when an external display is not supported by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your computer's display to use an external resolution that are not auto-detected, launch Acer ePresentation Management to the system. For projectors and external devices that is connected to choose an appropriate display setting. Note: If the restored resolution is not correct after disconnecting a projector, or you project your display settings using the hotkey: + . Empowering Technology 7 Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management...
... switched out when an external display is not supported by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your computer's display to use an external resolution that are not auto-detected, launch Acer ePresentation Management to the system. For projectors and external devices that is connected to choose an appropriate display setting. Note: If the restored resolution is not correct after disconnecting a projector, or you project your display settings using the hotkey: + . Empowering Technology 7 Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management...
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... your password. Lock(s) will remain after rebooting, until removed. Once set first. includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives, and any of CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, HD-DVD or Blu-ray drive devices. • Floppy Drive Devices - 3.5-inch floppy drives only. Make sure to remember or write down your system. Empowering Technology 9 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is simple yet effective utility that allows you to lock removable storage, optical and floppy drive devices to...
... your password. Lock(s) will remain after rebooting, until removed. Once set first. includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives, and any of CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, HD-DVD or Blu-ray drive devices. • Floppy Drive Devices - 3.5-inch floppy drives only. Make sure to remember or write down your system. Empowering Technology 9 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is simple yet effective utility that allows you to lock removable storage, optical and floppy drive devices to...
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... Control panel • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and a shortcut to fit the situation as you change locations, networks or activities. Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display...
... Control panel • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and a shortcut to fit the situation as you change locations, networks or activities. Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display...
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... slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 5 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 6 S-video/TV-out Connects to a television or display device (NTSC/PAL) port with S-video input. 7 External display Connects to a display device (VGA) port (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 8 DVI-D port Supports digital video connections. 9 Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based port network (for selected models). 10 Parallel port Connects to a printer. 11 Serial port Connects to a serial device...
... slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 5 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 6 S-video/TV-out Connects to a television or display device (NTSC/PAL) port with S-video input. 7 External display Connects to a display device (VGA) port (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 8 DVI-D port Supports digital video connections. 9 Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based port network (for selected models). 10 Parallel port Connects to a printer. 11 Serial port Connects to a serial device...
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... device with 4-way scroll button 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, a numeric keypad, international language support, independent US and Euro dollar sign keys Empowering Key Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade Acer MediaTouch keys: play/pause, stop, previous, next and record keys ExpressCard™/54 slot PC Card slot (Type II) 5-in-1 card reader (SD, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD) Four USB 2.0 ports DVI-D port with HDCP support IEEE 1394 port Consumer infrared (CIR) port External display...
... device with 4-way scroll button 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, a numeric keypad, international language support, independent US and Euro dollar sign keys Empowering Key Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade Acer MediaTouch keys: play/pause, stop, previous, next and record keys ExpressCard™/54 slot PC Card slot (Type II) 5-in-1 card reader (SD, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD) Four USB 2.0 ports DVI-D port with HDCP support IEEE 1394 port Consumer infrared (CIR) port External display...
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English 26 Options and accessories Software • Acer Xpress VoIP phone featuring Acer Video Conference Manager • Acer Media Center remote control • 512 MB, 1GB or 2GB DDR2 667 MHz soDIMM modules • 8-cell Li-ion battery pack • 3-pin 135 W AC adapter • External USB floppy disk drive • Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eNet, ePower, ePresentation, eDataSecurity (for selected models) , eLock, eRecovery, eSettings, eAudio Management) • Acer Arcade™ •...
English 26 Options and accessories Software • Acer Xpress VoIP phone featuring Acer Video Conference Manager • Acer Media Center remote control • 512 MB, 1GB or 2GB DDR2 667 MHz soDIMM modules • 8-cell Li-ion battery pack • 3-pin 135 W AC adapter • External USB floppy disk drive • Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eNet, ePower, ePresentation, eDataSecurity (for selected models) , eLock, eRecovery, eSettings, eAudio Management) • Acer Arcade™ •...
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... panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up when Num Lock is active. Power Indicates the computer's power status. Num Lock Lights up . Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is charging. 2. 27 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators. Icon Function HDD Description Indicates when the hard disk drive...
... panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up when Num Lock is active. Power Indicates the computer's power status. Num Lock Lights up . Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is charging. 2. 27 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators. Icon Function HDD Description Indicates when the hard disk drive...
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... of functions: < > : Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your edition of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as clicking the right mouse button; it launches the Start menu. Key Windows key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch users (if...
... of functions: < > : Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your edition of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as clicking the right mouse button; it launches the Start menu. Key Windows key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch users (if...
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... any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and the BIOS utility. Hotkey Icon + + + + + + + + + Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on page 1. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on hotkeys. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on and off. Volume up Increases the sound volume. + Volume down Decreases the sound volume. + Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. Launches Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode. Turns the display screen backlight off . Touchpad...
... any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and the BIOS utility. Hotkey Icon + + + + + + + + + Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on page 1. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on hotkeys. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on and off. Volume up Increases the sound volume. + Volume down Decreases the sound volume. + Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. Launches Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode. Turns the display screen backlight off . Touchpad...
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... AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. Look at the power indicator: • If it is not lit, no power is in the external USB floppy drive? The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on. In Windows, look at the volume control...
... AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. Look at the power indicator: • If it is not lit, no power is in the external USB floppy drive? The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on. In Windows, look at the volume control...
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... 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. Preparing the computer Before moving within the building. To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, 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...
... 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. Preparing the computer Before moving within the building. To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, 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...
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... need to run it. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Password To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to run this feature. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen and use the and keys to Enabled. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility...
... need to run it. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Password To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to run this feature. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen and use the and keys to Enabled. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility...
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... a factory default image, recover from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Burn Disc button. 3 Select the type of Acer eRecovery Management, you can burn the factory default image, a user backup image, the current system configuration, or an application backup image to CD or DVD. 1 Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from a previously created CD/DVD or reinstall applications and drivers. 4 Follow the instructions on screen...
... a factory default image, recover from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Burn Disc button. 3 Select the type of Acer eRecovery Management, you can burn the factory default image, a user backup image, the current system configuration, or an application backup image to CD or DVD. 1 Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from a previously created CD/DVD or reinstall applications and drivers. 4 Follow the instructions on screen...
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... H Hibernation mode hotkey 33 hotkeys 33 I IEEE 1394 port 72 K keyboard 31 embedded numeric keypad 32 hotkeys 33 lock keys 31 troubleshooting 43 Windows keys 32 L left view 17 M media access on local trips 66 troubleshooting 84 turning off xiv connections network 71 D display hotkeys 33 troubleshooting 42 DVD 80 DVD movies playing 80 E error messages 84 Euro 34 F FAQ. English 98 Index A AC adapter caring for xiv audio 36 adjusting the volume 36 troubleshooting 42 B battery pack battery-low...
... H Hibernation mode hotkey 33 hotkeys 33 I IEEE 1394 port 72 K keyboard 31 embedded numeric keypad 32 hotkeys 33 lock keys 31 troubleshooting 43 Windows keys 32 L left view 17 M media access on local trips 66 troubleshooting 84 turning off xiv connections network 71 D display hotkeys 33 troubleshooting 42 DVD 80 DVD movies playing 80 E error messages 84 Euro 34 F FAQ. English 98 Index A AC adapter caring for xiv audio 36 adjusting the volume 36 troubleshooting 42 B battery pack battery-low...