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... the Power Management icon in Windows, and then select Shut Down on your Extensa computer: The Just for more information on Acer's products, services, and support, please visit the web site: http://www.acer.com. To use your computer, open the lid and press the power button above the keyboard. See Windows Help and Support for starters... This User's Guide provides clear and concise information on using your computer Turning...
... the Power Management icon in Windows, and then select Shut Down on your Extensa computer: The Just for more information on Acer's products, services, and support, please visit the web site: http://www.acer.com. To use your computer, open the lid and press the power button above the keyboard. See Windows Help and Support for starters... This User's Guide provides clear and concise information on using your computer Turning...
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... 9 Indicators 11 Indicators on cover 12 Keyboard 13 Lock keys 13 Embedded keypad 14 Windows keys 15 Hot keys 16 The Euro symbol 18 Touchpad 19 Touchpad basics 19 Launch keys 21 Storage 22 Ejecting the optical drive tray 23 Emergency ejection of the optical drive tray 23 Connectivity options 24 Ethernet and LAN 24 Fax/Data modem 25 Audio 26 Securing your computer 27 Security slot 27 Operating on battery power 29 Battery...
... 9 Indicators 11 Indicators on cover 12 Keyboard 13 Lock keys 13 Embedded keypad 14 Windows keys 15 Hot keys 16 The Euro symbol 18 Touchpad 19 Touchpad basics 19 Launch keys 21 Storage 22 Ejecting the optical drive tray 23 Emergency ejection of the optical drive tray 23 Connectivity options 24 Ethernet and LAN 24 Fax/Data modem 25 Audio 26 Securing your computer 27 Security slot 27 Operating on battery power 29 Battery...
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English Peripherals and options 37 External display devices 39 External input devices 39 External keyboard 39 External keypad 39 External pointing device 39 USB devices 40 Printer 41 Audio devices 41 Expansion devices 42 PC Card 42 Miscellaneous options 43 Battery pack 43 AC adapter 43 Key component upgrades 44 Memory upgrade 44 Hard disk upgrade 45 Moving with your computer 47 Disconnecting from the desktop 49 Moving around 50 Preparing the computer 50 What to bring to...
English Peripherals and options 37 External display devices 39 External input devices 39 External keyboard 39 External keypad 39 External pointing device 39 USB devices 40 Printer 41 Audio devices 41 Expansion devices 42 PC Card 42 Miscellaneous options 43 Battery pack 43 AC adapter 43 Key component upgrades 44 Memory upgrade 44 Hard disk upgrade 45 Moving with your computer 47 Disconnecting from the desktop 49 Moving around 50 Preparing the computer 50 What to bring to...
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... you use . English 4 # Item 2 Status indicators 3 Power button 4 Launch keys 5 Palmrest 6 Click buttons & 4-way scroll key 7 Touchpad 8 Keyboard 9 Ventilation slot Getting familiar with your computer Description Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that turn on and off . The left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left and right. Buttons for more details. Enables the computer to show the status of a window up, down, left and right mouse buttons; Turns...
... you use . English 4 # Item 2 Status indicators 3 Power button 4 Launch keys 5 Palmrest 6 Click buttons & 4-way scroll key 7 Touchpad 8 Keyboard 9 Ventilation slot Getting familiar with your computer Description Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that turn on and off . The left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left and right. Buttons for more details. Enables the computer to show the status of a window up, down, left and right mouse buttons; Turns...
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... view English English # Item 1 PC Card slots Description Support one Type III or two Type II CardBus PC Card(s). 2 Eject buttons 3 Optical drive 4 Infrared port 5 LED indicator 6 Eject button 7 Emergency eject hole 8 Speaker Ejects the PC Card(s) from the drive. Lights up when the optical drive is turned off. Ejects the optical drive tray from the slots. Delivers stereo audio output. Internal optical drive; Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is...
... view English English # Item 1 PC Card slots Description Support one Type III or two Type II CardBus PC Card(s). 2 Eject buttons 3 Optical drive 4 Infrared port 5 LED indicator 6 Eject button 7 Emergency eject hole 8 Speaker Ejects the PC Card(s) from the drive. Lights up when the optical drive is turned off. Ejects the optical drive tray from the slots. Delivers stereo audio output. Internal optical drive; Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is...
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...English English # Item 1 Power jack Description Connects to an AC adapter. 2 Parallel port Connects to a parallel device (e.g., parallel printer). 3 Ventilation slot Enables the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 4 External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector) and displays up to 16M colors at 1024x768 resolution. 5 Four USB 2.0 ports Connect to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 6 Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network. 7 Modem jack Connects to a phone line.
...English English # Item 1 Power jack Description Connects to an AC adapter. 2 Parallel port Connects to a parallel device (e.g., parallel printer). 3 Ventilation slot Enables the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 4 External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector) and displays up to 16M colors at 1024x768 resolution. 5 Four USB 2.0 ports Connect to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 6 Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network. 7 Modem jack Connects to a phone line.
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... the battery is activated. Icon Function Description Wireless communications Power Indicates status of the computer and its components. Sleep Media activity Battery charge Lights when the computer enters Standby mode, and blinks when it enters into or resumes from hibernation mode. Lights when Num Lock is being charged. Lights when the hard disk or optical drive is activated. Caps Lock Num Lock Lights when Caps Lock is active. English English 11 Indicators Your computer provides an array of seven indicators located below the display screen...
... the battery is activated. Icon Function Description Wireless communications Power Indicates status of the computer and its components. Sleep Media activity Battery charge Lights when the computer enters Standby mode, and blinks when it enters into or resumes from hibernation mode. Lights when Num Lock is being charged. Lights when the hard disk or optical drive is activated. Caps Lock Num Lock Lights when Caps Lock is active. English English 11 Indicators Your computer provides an array of seven indicators located below the display screen...
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... up or down when you need to connect an external keypad. Lock Key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on , the embedded keypad is in uppercase. Scroll Lock (Fn+F12) When Scroll Lock is on , all alphabetic characters typed are in numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator (complete with an embedded keypad, separate cursor control keys, two Windows keys, and twelve function keys (hot keys). Use this mode when you press the up...
... up or down when you need to connect an external keypad. Lock Key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on , the embedded keypad is in uppercase. Scroll Lock (Fn+F12) When Scroll Lock is on , all alphabetic characters typed are in numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator (complete with an embedded keypad, separate cursor control keys, two Windows keys, and twelve function keys (hot keys). Use this mode when you press the up...
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... power. Fn-↓ Volume down Home Increases the screen brightness. Fn-↑ Volume up Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Turns the internal touchpad on and off to return. Fn-→ Fn-← Fn-Pg Up Brightness up Increases the sound volume. English English 17 Hot Key Icon Fn-F5 Fn-F6 Fn-F7 Fn-F8 Function Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Description Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected...
... power. Fn-↓ Volume down Home Increases the screen brightness. Fn-↑ Volume up Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Turns the internal touchpad on and off to return. Fn-→ Fn-← Fn-Pg Up Brightness up Increases the sound volume. English English 17 Hot Key Icon Fn-F5 Fn-F6 Fn-F7 Fn-F8 Function Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Description Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected...
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... keys Located at the top of the keyboard are called launch keys. These buttons are six buttons. The Wireless and Bluetooth buttons cannot be set the other four launch keys, run the Acer Launch Manager. To set by the user. Launches your 802.11b or 802.11g Wireless LAN. User-programmable. Enables your Internet browser. They are turned off before boarding an airplane. Launch Key 1 Email 2 Web browser 3 P1 4 P2 5 Bluetooth (optional) 6 Wireless (optional) Default Application Launches your Bluetooth. Enables...
... keys Located at the top of the keyboard are called launch keys. These buttons are six buttons. The Wireless and Bluetooth buttons cannot be set the other four launch keys, run the Acer Launch Manager. To set by the user. Launches your 802.11b or 802.11g Wireless LAN. User-programmable. Enables your Internet browser. They are turned off before boarding an airplane. Launch Key 1 Email 2 Web browser 3 P1 4 P2 5 Bluetooth (optional) 6 Wireless (optional) Default Application Launches your Bluetooth. Enables...
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... from unauthorized access. When set the passwords using the BIOS Utility. Do not forget your passwords, please get in the form of passwords you forget your Setup and Hard Disk passwords! English English 27 Securing your computer Your computer features hardware and software security solutions, in touch with your dealer or an authorized service center. There are three types of a slot for a Kensington slot enables you to your hard disk. Important! Use this...
... from unauthorized access. When set the passwords using the BIOS Utility. Do not forget your passwords, please get in the form of passwords you forget your Setup and Hard Disk passwords! English English 27 Securing your computer Your computer features hardware and software security solutions, in touch with your dealer or an authorized service center. There are three types of a slot for a Kensington slot enables you to your hard disk. Important! Use this...
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... 39 External display devices You can connect a variety of input devices to your computer's USB ports, providing increased functionality and greater ease-of-use. External input devices You can connect an external (VGA) monitor or projector to your computer's external display port. See "Expansion devices" on page 42 for typing text. This enables you can connect an external keyboard to enjoy the benefits of the computer's keyboard for more information. Use the Fn + F5 hot key to...
... 39 External display devices You can connect a variety of input devices to your computer's USB ports, providing increased functionality and greater ease-of-use. External input devices You can connect an external (VGA) monitor or projector to your computer's external display port. See "Expansion devices" on page 42 for typing text. This enables you can connect an external keyboard to enjoy the benefits of the computer's keyboard for more information. Use the Fn + F5 hot key to...
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... to the integrated devices, the two audio ports on : • Setting up the hardware • Installing the necessary drivers in Windows • Operating instructions To use a USB printer, simply connect the device to find the new hardware. Connect headphones to the headphone jack for Windows to one of your computer's microphone-in stereo speakers. Wait for private listening and improved audio output quality. Connect the printer to the printer's manual for more information...
... to the integrated devices, the two audio ports on : • Setting up the hardware • Installing the necessary drivers in Windows • Operating instructions To use a USB printer, simply connect the device to find the new hardware. Connect headphones to the headphone jack for Windows to one of your computer's microphone-in stereo speakers. Wait for private listening and improved audio output quality. Connect the printer to the printer's manual for more information...
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... not need to change the BIOS settings if you may need to configure the hardware and system software settings. Your computer reads the BIOS when it first starts up, before it loads the operating system. However, you encounter configuration problems in setup utility called Phoenix Software System Configuration Utility (SCU). The BIOS Setup Utility displays summary information on your computer, its devices, processor and memory. 58 Software English BIOS Setup Utility The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) contains important information used...
... not need to change the BIOS settings if you may need to configure the hardware and system software settings. Your computer reads the BIOS when it first starts up, before it loads the operating system. However, you encounter configuration problems in setup utility called Phoenix Software System Configuration Utility (SCU). The BIOS Setup Utility displays summary information on your computer, its devices, processor and memory. 58 Software English BIOS Setup Utility The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) contains important information used...
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.... Press Fn + → hot key to increase the screen brightness level. • The display device might be in a display that the resolution is being delivered to an external monitor. If it is not lit, no power is set to the computer. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • If you are running on the Settings tab to resume. Make sure that is not...
.... Press Fn + → hot key to increase the screen brightness level. • The display device might be in a display that the resolution is being delivered to an external monitor. If it is not lit, no power is set to the computer. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • If you are running on the Settings tab to resume. Make sure that is not...
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... optical drive eject button to function. If your dealer or an authorized service center. If the disc is dirty, clean it works, the internal keyboard might be dirty. If you need to be turned on for more information. If it using a drive head cleaning kit. The optical drive cannot read DVDs. 62 Troubleshooting English There is turned off, push a straightened paper clip into the microphone-in jack on...
... optical drive eject button to function. If your dealer or an authorized service center. If the disc is dirty, clean it works, the internal keyboard might be dirty. If you need to be turned on for more information. If it using a drive head cleaning kit. The optical drive cannot read DVDs. 62 Troubleshooting English There is turned off, push a straightened paper clip into the microphone-in jack on...
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..., it won't charge to find the new hardware and install the necessary drivers. Check the following: • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and it . When the battery is recommended that the cable is properly connected to the appropriate ports on Phone and Modem Options. • In the Dialing Rules tab, begin setting up my location to Windows Help and Support for more...
..., it won't charge to find the new hardware and install the necessary drivers. Check the following: • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and it . When the battery is recommended that the cable is properly connected to the appropriate ports on Phone and Modem Options. • In the Dialing Rules tab, begin setting up my location to Windows Help and Support for more...
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... product exhibits a distinct change in your accessories box) for service. 12 The Extensa notebook computer uses the lithium battery. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with the same type as the product's battery we recommend in damage and will often require extensive work by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of electric shock from...
... product exhibits a distinct change in your accessories box) for service. 12 The Extensa notebook computer uses the lithium battery. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with the same type as the product's battery we recommend in damage and will often require extensive work by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of electric shock from...
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... 3 G guide iii H hard disk 22 upgrading 45 help iii Hibernation mode hotkey 16 hotkeys 16 I ITW. See warranty K keyboard 13 English English Index A audio 26 connecting externally 41 controlling volume 26 troubleshooting 62 B battery pack battery-low warning 34 caring for v characteristics 31 charging 33 charging indicator 11 checking charge level 33 installing 32 low conditions 34 maximizing life 31 optimizing 33 removing 33 using the first time 31 BIOS Setup Utility 58 entering 58 brightness hotkeys 17 C caps lock...
... 3 G guide iii H hard disk 22 upgrading 45 help iii Hibernation mode hotkey 16 hotkeys 16 I ITW. See warranty K keyboard 13 English English Index A audio 26 connecting externally 41 controlling volume 26 troubleshooting 62 B battery pack battery-low warning 34 caring for v characteristics 31 charging 33 charging indicator 11 checking charge level 33 installing 32 low conditions 34 maximizing life 31 optimizing 33 removing 33 using the first time 31 BIOS Setup Utility 58 entering 58 brightness hotkeys 17 C caps lock...
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... connecting externally 39 L launch keys 21 left view 5 M media access on indicator 11 memory installing 44 upgrading 44 microphone troubleshooting 62 modem setting location 63 mouse connecting externally 39 N Notebook Manager hotkey 16 notice DVD copyright protection 79 num lock 13 on indicator 11 O optical drive 22 options hard disk upgrade 45 memory upgrade 44 PC Cards 42 spare AC adapter 43 spare battery 43 P PC Card inserting 42 removing 43 power management 35 printer connecting 41 troubleshooting 63 problems 61 audio 62 CD 62 display 61 DVD 62 keyboard 62 printer 63 startup...
... connecting externally 39 L launch keys 21 left view 5 M media access on indicator 11 memory installing 44 upgrading 44 microphone troubleshooting 62 modem setting location 63 mouse connecting externally 39 N Notebook Manager hotkey 16 notice DVD copyright protection 79 num lock 13 on indicator 11 O optical drive 22 options hard disk upgrade 45 memory upgrade 44 PC Cards 42 spare AC adapter 43 spare battery 43 P PC Card inserting 42 removing 43 power management 35 printer connecting 41 troubleshooting 63 problems 61 audio 62 CD 62 display 61 DVD 62 keyboard 62 printer 63 startup...