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... the computer home 57 Using the keyboard 29 Preparing the computer 57 What to take with you 57 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad..... 29 Special considerations 58 Hotkeys 30 Setting up a home office 58 Windows keys 32 Traveling with the computer 59 Recovery 34 Preparing the computer 59 Acer eRecovery Management 34 Creating recovery discs 35 Recovering your system 38 Types of recovery 40 What to...
... the computer home 57 Using the keyboard 29 Preparing the computer 57 What to take with you 57 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad..... 29 Special considerations 58 Hotkeys 30 Setting up a home office 58 Windows keys 32 Traveling with the computer 59 Recovery 34 Preparing the computer 59 Acer eRecovery Management 34 Creating recovery discs 35 Recovering your system 38 Types of recovery 40 What to...
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... contents Securing your computer 61 HDMI 66 Using a computer security lock 61 Using passwords 61 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 67 Entering passwords 62 Playing DVD movies 68 Connecting to a network 63 BIOS utility 69 Built-in network feature 63 Boot sequence 69 Wireless networks 64 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 69 Connecting to the Internet 64 Setting passwords 69 Acer Instant Connect 64 Frequently asked questions 70 Wireless networks 64 Requesting service 73 Troubleshooting 75 Troubleshooting tips 75 Error messages 75 Regulations and safety...
... contents Securing your computer 61 HDMI 66 Using a computer security lock 61 Using passwords 61 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 67 Entering passwords 62 Playing DVD movies 68 Connecting to a network 63 BIOS utility 69 Built-in network feature 63 Boot sequence 69 Wireless networks 64 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 69 Connecting to the Internet 64 Setting passwords 69 Acer Instant Connect 64 Frequently asked questions 70 Wireless networks 64 Requesting service 73 Troubleshooting 75 Troubleshooting tips 75 Error messages 75 Regulations and safety...
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... a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for safe battery usage This computer uses a Lithium-ion or Lithium-polymer battery. Do not pierce, open or disassemble the computer or battery. Safety and comfort Guidelines for service. The product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions. Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of the battery, charging will often require extensive work by...
... a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for safe battery usage This computer uses a Lithium-ion or Lithium-polymer battery. Do not pierce, open or disassemble the computer or battery. Safety and comfort Guidelines for service. The product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions. Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of the battery, charging will often require extensive work by...
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... helps you for making an Acer notebook your choice for the location of the power button. Basic care and tips for your notebook. Your guides To help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the following: 16 - Please refer to the Aspire User's Manual. For more productive, please refer to the setup poster for meeting your mobile computing needs. To turn the power off, do any...
... helps you for making an Acer notebook your choice for the location of the power button. Basic care and tips for your notebook. Your guides To help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the following: 16 - Please refer to the Aspire User's Manual. For more productive, please refer to the setup poster for meeting your mobile computing needs. To turn the power off, do any...
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Fully charged: The light is charging. Charging: The light is amber when the battery is blue. Your Acer notebook tour - 21 Battery indicator Indicates battery status. # Icon Item Description 5 Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status.
Fully charged: The light is charging. Charging: The light is amber when the battery is blue. Your Acer notebook tour - 21 Battery indicator Indicates battery status. # Icon Item Description 5 Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status.
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... paper clip to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with microphone. Right view # Icon 1 2 Item 2-in-1 card reader Headset/speaker jack Description Accepts one Secure Digital (SD or SDHC) card or one MultiMediaCard (MMC). Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is active. # Icon 2 3 4 Item Optical disk access indicator Optical drive eject button Emergency eject hole Description Lights up when the optical drive is turned off.
... paper clip to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with microphone. Right view # Icon 1 2 Item 2-in-1 card reader Headset/speaker jack Description Accepts one Secure Digital (SD or SDHC) card or one MultiMediaCard (MMC). Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is active. # Icon 2 3 4 Item Optical disk access indicator Optical drive eject button Emergency eject hole Description Lights up when the optical drive is turned off.
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... , all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on , the screen moves one line up or down arrow keys respectively. USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. A better solution would be to your computer. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and...
... , all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on , the screen moves one line up or down arrow keys respectively. USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. A better solution would be to your computer. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and...
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... access Num Lock on Number keys on Type numbers in Sleep mode. 30 - Hotkey + + Icon Function Description Communication Enables / disables the key computer's communication devices. (Communication devices may vary by configuration.) Sleep Puts the computer in a normal embedded keypad manner. Type the letters in the hotkey combination. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in a normal manner. Using the keyboard keypad Main keyboard keys Hold while typing letters on embedded cursor-control keys. Cursor-control keys...
... access Num Lock on Number keys on Type numbers in Sleep mode. 30 - Hotkey + + Icon Function Description Communication Enables / disables the key computer's communication devices. (Communication devices may vary by configuration.) Sleep Puts the computer in a normal embedded keypad manner. Type the letters in the hotkey combination. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in a normal manner. Using the keyboard keypad Main keyboard keys Hold while typing letters on embedded cursor-control keys. Cursor-control keys...
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... off . Press any key to save power. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off . + + + < > Keyboard backlight NumLk Brightness up Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Using the keyboard - 31 Hotkey + + + + Icon Function Description Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in touchpad on or off . Turns the embedded numeric keypad on and off (only for certain models). Decreases the sound volume. Increases the sound volume.
... off . Press any key to save power. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off . + + + < > Keyboard backlight NumLk Brightness up Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Using the keyboard - 31 Hotkey + + + + Icon Function Description Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in touchpad on or off . Turns the embedded numeric keypad on and off (only for certain models). Decreases the sound volume. Increases the sound volume.
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... the software or the device drivers. If nothing else has solved the problem and you an option to retain all settings and personal data for later retrieval. Recovery - 39 same state as when you purchased it, while giving you want to reset your system to factory condition, see "Returning your system: 1. To recover software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web...
... the software or the device drivers. If nothing else has solved the problem and you an option to retain all settings and personal data for later retrieval. Recovery - 39 same state as when you purchased it, while giving you want to reset your system to factory condition, see "Returning your system: 1. To recover software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web...
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... "Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on page 44. • If you cannot run Windows and your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from within Windows To reinstall Windows and all files on OK. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3. Recovery - 43 A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. The recovery...
... "Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on page 44. • If you cannot run Windows and your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from within Windows To reinstall Windows and all files on OK. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3. Recovery - 43 A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. The recovery...
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Turn on Next. Acer Recovery Management opens. 2. Click on your computer, then press Alt+F10 during startup To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is not already enabled, you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: 1. Recovery Recovering from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Caution: Continuing the process will erase all files on your computer...
Turn on Next. Acer Recovery Management opens. 2. Click on your computer, then press Alt+F10 during startup To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is not already enabled, you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: 1. Recovery Recovering from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Caution: Continuing the process will erase all files on your computer...
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... the files, select Edit then make sure Share my library on local network is selected, you want to your computer, select one of the screen to explore. To view files on your network are shown on the right. Shared files Devices connected to play , pause or stop playback, and adjust the volume. Use the media controls in the Home Shared section.
... the files, select Edit then make sure Share my library on local network is selected, you want to your computer, select one of the screen to explore. To view files on your network are shown on the right. Shared files Devices connected to play , pause or stop playback, and adjust the volume. Use the media controls in the Home Shared section.
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... many weeks. Power management - 49 If no activity is in Deep Sleep, the power indicator LED will be turned off. When you close the lid, or select Shut Down > Sleep from Sleep mode in Deep Sleep, your computer enters Sleep mode. Open the lid or press any activity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory. System activity refers to any key to wake the...
... many weeks. Power management - 49 If no activity is in Deep Sleep, the power indicator LED will be turned off. When you close the lid, or select Shut Down > Sleep from Sleep mode in Deep Sleep, your computer enters Sleep mode. Open the lid or press any activity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory. System activity refers to any key to wake the...
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... continue to its effective life. Battery pack - 53 Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to see the battery's present charge level. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. the more than 1,000 charges. You are advised to follow the suggestions set out below: • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for selected models). • Excessive recharging decreases the...
... continue to its effective life. Battery pack - 53 Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to see the battery's present charge level. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. the more than 1,000 charges. You are advised to follow the suggestions set out below: • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for selected models). • Excessive recharging decreases the...
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... to the BIOS utility. Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of . Once set, you need to secure the lock. See "BIOS utility" on bootup and resume from unauthorized access. Some keyless models are also available. Security features include hardware and software locks - Combine the use . Using a computer security lock The computer comes with password checkpoints on page 69. • User Password secures...
... to the BIOS utility. Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of . Once set, you need to secure the lock. See "BIOS utility" on bootup and resume from unauthorized access. Some keyless models are also available. Security features include hardware and software locks - Combine the use . Using a computer security lock The computer comes with password checkpoints on page 69. • User Password secures...
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...four seconds to enter a password. • Password on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . • Type the User Password and press to use the computer....password with your dealer or an authorized service center. Try again and press . • When the User Password is set and the password on boot parameter is set , a password prompt appears in touch with password checkpoints on the computer again, and try again. 62 - Combine the use . Press and hold the power button...
...four seconds to enter a password. • Password on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . • Type the User Password and press to use the computer....password with your dealer or an authorized service center. Try again and press . • When the User Password is set and the password on boot parameter is set , a password prompt appears in touch with password checkpoints on the computer again, and try again. 62 - Combine the use . Press and hold the power button...
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... BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen and use the and keys to set a password on boot: and use the and keys to Enabled. Setting passwords To set this value to enable this utility. 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 top of the screen. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST while the computer logo is a hardware configuration...
... BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen and use the and keys to set a password on boot: and use the and keys to Enabled. Setting passwords To set this value to enable this utility. 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 top of the screen. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST while the computer logo is a hardware configuration...
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... at the power indicator: • If it and press + + to the computer. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be low and unable to restart the system. I turned on the screen. Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to the power outlet...
... at the power indicator: • If it and press + + to the computer. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be low and unable to restart the system. I turned on the screen. Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to the power outlet...
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... computer, the internal speakers automatically turn the display back on the power. If it is in Sleep mode. I want to eject the optical drive tray without turning on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be too low. You can also use the volume control buttons to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to an external monitor. Simply insert...
... computer, the internal speakers automatically turn the display back on the power. If it is in Sleep mode. I want to eject the optical drive tray without turning on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be too low. You can also use the volume control buttons to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to an external monitor. Simply insert...