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... you be more productive. Follow the instructions on the screen to print out a copy, this User's guide is not installed on Extensa User's guide will run the Acrobat Reader setup program first. poster helps you get started with setting up your computer can help you use Adobe Acrobat Reader, access the Help and Support menu. If Adobe Acrobat Reader is also available in Portable Document Format (PDF). For instructions on AcerSystem User's guide.
... you be more productive. Follow the instructions on the screen to print out a copy, this User's guide is not installed on Extensa User's guide will run the Acrobat Reader setup program first. poster helps you get started with setting up your computer can help you use Adobe Acrobat Reader, access the Help and Support menu. If Adobe Acrobat Reader is also available in Portable Document Format (PDF). For instructions on AcerSystem User's guide.
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... 3 for more than four seconds to perform power management functions. See "Power management" on page 27. • Use the customized functions for power management You can also use the power switch to shut down the computer by closing the display cover, or by pressing the sleep hot key (Fn-F4). Taking care of your computer on and off To turn on the computer, simply press and release the...
... 3 for more than four seconds to perform power management functions. See "Power management" on page 27. • Use the customized functions for power management You can also use the power switch to shut down the computer by closing the display cover, or by pressing the sleep hot key (Fn-F4). Taking care of your computer on and off To turn on the computer, simply press and release the...
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... Using the keyboard 15 Lock keys 15 Embedded numeric keypad 16 Windows keys 17 Hot keys 18 Special Key 20 Launch keys 21 Touchpad 23 Touchpad basics 23 Storage 25 Hard disk 25 Optical drive 25 Audio 27 Adjusting the volume 27 Power management 27 Moving around with your Extensa 28 Disconnecting from the desktop 28 Moving around 28 Taking the computer home 29 Traveling with the computer 31 Traveling internationally with...
... Using the keyboard 15 Lock keys 15 Embedded numeric keypad 16 Windows keys 17 Hot keys 18 Special Key 20 Launch keys 21 Touchpad 23 Touchpad basics 23 Storage 25 Hard disk 25 Optical drive 25 Audio 27 Adjusting the volume 27 Power management 27 Moving around with your Extensa 28 Disconnecting from the desktop 28 Moving around 28 Taking the computer home 29 Traveling with the computer 31 Traveling internationally with...
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... use. Connects to a phone line. 9 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to one card can operate at any given time. Only one Type II CardBus PC Card. 4 3-in -1 card reader is a manufacturing option, subject to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network (manufacturing option). Note: The 3-in -1 card reader 5 Two USB 2.0 ports Accepts MS, MMC and SD cards. Connect to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 6 S-video port (Manufacturing option) Connects to a television or display device with S-video input. 7 Network jack 8 Modem jack Connects to configuration...
... use. Connects to a phone line. 9 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to one card can operate at any given time. Only one Type II CardBus PC Card. 4 3-in -1 card reader is a manufacturing option, subject to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network (manufacturing option). Note: The 3-in -1 card reader 5 Two USB 2.0 ports Accepts MS, MMC and SD cards. Connect to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 6 S-video port (Manufacturing option) Connects to a television or display device with S-video input. 7 Network jack 8 Modem jack Connects to configuration...
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...; Intel® 855GME or 852GM chipset (manufacturing option) • 256/512 MB of DDR333 SDRAM standard, upgradeable to 2048 MB with dual soDIMM modules • 30 GB and above high-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk • Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) power management system • Li-ion main battery pack Display • The TFT LCD panel providing a large viewing area for maximum efficiency...
...; Intel® 855GME or 852GM chipset (manufacturing option) • 256/512 MB of DDR333 SDRAM standard, upgradeable to 2048 MB with dual soDIMM modules • 30 GB and above high-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk • Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) power management system • Li-ion main battery pack Display • The TFT LCD panel providing a large viewing area for maximum efficiency...
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... down when you need to connect an external keypad. A better solution would be to do a lot of numeric data entry. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. When Scroll Lock is on , all alphabetic characters typed are in numeric mode. English English 15 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys.
... down when you need to connect an external keypad. A better solution would be to do a lot of numeric data entry. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. When Scroll Lock is on , all alphabetic characters typed are in numeric mode. English English 15 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys.
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... a variety of functions: + Tab + E + F1 + F Activates the next Taskbar button. it opens the application's context menu. Opens the Run dialog box. Application key This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; Opens Help and Support. it launches the Start menu. English Key Windows key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; English 17 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
... a variety of functions: + Tab + E + F1 + F Activates the next Taskbar button. it opens the application's context menu. Opens the Run dialog box. Application key This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; Opens Help and Support. it launches the Start menu. English Key Windows key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; English 17 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
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... the other key in Sleep mode. Launches power options. Fn-F2 Fn-F3 Fn-F4 Fn-F5 Acer eSetting Power Management Launches the Acer eSetting in the Acer eManager set by the Acer Empowering Key. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor. English 18 1 Getting to know your Extensa Hot keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility.
... the other key in Sleep mode. Launches power options. Fn-F2 Fn-F3 Fn-F4 Fn-F5 Acer eSetting Power Management Launches the Acer eSetting in the Acer eManager set by the Acer Empowering Key. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor. English 18 1 Getting to know your Extensa Hot keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility.
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... GrEuro Brightness up 19 Description Turns the display screen backlight off . Press to pause. English English Hot Key Icon Fn-F6 Function Screen blank Fn-F7 Fn-F8 Fn-↑ Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Volume up Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Increases the sound volume. Types the Euro symbol. Press to skip backward to the previous track or video file and start playing the audio track or video file...
... GrEuro Brightness up 19 Description Turns the display screen backlight off . Press to pause. English English Hot Key Icon Fn-F6 Function Screen blank Fn-F7 Fn-F8 Fn-↑ Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Volume up Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Increases the sound volume. Types the Euro symbol. Press to skip backward to the previous track or video file and start playing the audio track or video file...
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However, the Wireless and Bluetooth keys cannot be reset by users. Description Default Application 1 Bluetooth Lights to indicate the status of Bluetooth communications (optional) communications. 2 Wireless Lights to know your Extensa In addition, there are two launch keys at the front panet. Even when the cover is closed, you can easily access the features of Wireless and Bluetooth®. English 22 1 Getting to indicate the status of wireless LAN communications (optional) communications. No.
However, the Wireless and Bluetooth keys cannot be reset by users. Description Default Application 1 Bluetooth Lights to indicate the status of Bluetooth communications (optional) communications. 2 Wireless Lights to know your Extensa In addition, there are two launch keys at the front panet. Even when the cover is closed, you can easily access the features of Wireless and Bluetooth®. English 22 1 Getting to indicate the status of wireless LAN communications (optional) communications. No.
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... buttons. This computer employs a power management scheme that monitors system activity. There are easy to the USB ports, and video memory. If no activity is as easy as pressing some or all power-saving chores for your computer. See "Hot keys" on adjusting the speaker volume. Power management This computer has a built-in power management unit that supports Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI), which allows for a period of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected...
... buttons. This computer employs a power management scheme that monitors system activity. There are easy to the USB ports, and video memory. If no activity is as easy as pressing some or all power-saving chores for your computer. See "Hot keys" on adjusting the speaker volume. Power management This computer has a built-in power management unit that supports Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI), which allows for a period of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected...
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...removed all media and compact discs from your desktop, follow these steps to prepare the computer for about two hours under most circumstances. If the power indicator is in Sleep mode. Note that can damage the screen Press FnF4 or close and latch the display. English English 29 you are not actively using... the power switch to turn the computer back on to use the computer again, unlatch and open the display to remove the media can damage the drive head. • Pack the computer in Sleep mode by putting the computer in Sleep mode. What to bring the AC adapter with you...
...removed all media and compact discs from your desktop, follow these steps to prepare the computer for about two hours under most circumstances. If the power indicator is in Sleep mode. Note that can damage the screen Press FnF4 or close and latch the display. English English 29 you are not actively using... the power switch to turn the computer back on to use the computer again, unlatch and open the display to remove the media can damage the drive head. • Pack the computer in Sleep mode by putting the computer in Sleep mode. What to bring the AC adapter with you...
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... service center. If you forget your passwords, please get in touch with your computer from unauthorized access. Security features include hardware and software locks - Some keyless models are three types of passwords you can set the passwords using the BIOS Utility. Important! Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or locked drawer handle. Do not forget your Setup and Hard Disk passwords! Using a computer security lock A security keylock notch located...
... service center. If you forget your passwords, please get in touch with your computer from unauthorized access. Security features include hardware and software locks - Some keyless models are three types of passwords you can set the passwords using the BIOS Utility. Important! Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or locked drawer handle. Do not forget your Setup and Hard Disk passwords! Using a computer security lock A security keylock notch located...
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... start the application. To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during the Power-On Self Test (POST) while the Extensa logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's Basic Input/Output System (BIOS). The Wireless and Bluetooth keys cannot be set the programmable launch keys, including the default mail and Web browswer keys, as well as the Empowering and P keys. You can access the Launch Manager by users. BIOS Utility The BIOS Utility...
... start the application. To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during the Power-On Self Test (POST) while the Extensa logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's Basic Input/Output System (BIOS). The Wireless and Bluetooth keys cannot be set the programmable launch keys, including the default mail and Web browswer keys, as well as the Empowering and P keys. You can access the Launch Manager by users. BIOS Utility The BIOS Utility...
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... before you use when you first power-on the system. 1 Turn on certain models. b Make sure the [Hard Disk Recovery] setting in [Advanced] is enabled or not. Note: To activate BIOS Setup Utility, press during POST. Restore without a Recovery CD This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that is only available on the system. 2 Acer multilingual operating system selection menu will reboot. a Check to see if "Hard Disk Recovery" function is [Enabled]. The...
... before you use when you first power-on the system. 1 Turn on certain models. b Make sure the [Hard Disk Recovery] setting in [Advanced] is enabled or not. Note: To activate BIOS Setup Utility, press during POST. Restore without a Recovery CD This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that is only available on the system. 2 Acer multilingual operating system selection menu will reboot. a Check to see if "Hard Disk Recovery" function is [Enabled]. The...
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... on an external monitor. If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is in properly to the computer and to the power outlet. • If it is not lit, no power is a list of possible situations that the AC adapter is lit, check the following : - Press Fn-→ to increase the brightness level. • The display device might be set to make sure...
... on an external monitor. If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is in properly to the computer and to the power outlet. • If it is not lit, no power is a list of possible situations that the AC adapter is lit, check the following : - Press Fn-→ to increase the brightness level. • The display device might be set to make sure...
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...-ROM drive, it can read DVDs. 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 are facing each other (+/- 15 degrees) a maximum of 1 meter apart. • Make sure there is a clear path between the two infrared ports. If it works, contact your computer connects to access the BIOS Utility...
...-ROM drive, it can read DVDs. 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 are facing each other (+/- 15 degrees) a maximum of 1 meter apart. • Make sure there is a clear path between the two infrared ports. If it works, contact your computer connects to access the BIOS Utility...
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... your location. See "Error messages" on the printer. • During POST, press F2 to access the BIOS Utility and verify that delivers onscreen error message reports to set up your location: 1 Click on Start, Setting, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on Phone and Modem Options. 3 Click on page 65. Troubleshooting tips This notebook computer incorporates an advanced design that the parallel port is connected securely to Windows Help and Support.
... your location. See "Error messages" on the printer. • During POST, press F2 to access the BIOS Utility and verify that delivers onscreen error message reports to set up your location: 1 Click on Start, Setting, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on Phone and Modem Options. 3 Click on page 65. Troubleshooting tips This notebook computer incorporates an advanced design that the parallel port is connected securely to Windows Help and Support.
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... D display hotkeys 18 troubleshooting 61 DVD 26 troubleshooting 63 DVD movies playing 26 E error messages 65 Ethernet 38 Euro 19, 20 F FAQ. See frequently-asked questions frequently-asked questions 61 front view 3, 5 H hard disk 25 help online services 66 Hibernation mode hotkey 18 hotkeys 18 I IEEE 1394 port 39 indicator lights 13 infrared 38 ITW. See warranty K keyboard 15 embedded numeric keypad 16 hotkeys 18 lock keys 15 troubleshooting 63 Windows keys 17 L LEDs...
... D display hotkeys 18 troubleshooting 61 DVD 26 troubleshooting 63 DVD movies playing 26 E error messages 65 Ethernet 38 Euro 19, 20 F FAQ. See frequently-asked questions frequently-asked questions 61 front view 3, 5 H hard disk 25 help online services 66 Hibernation mode hotkey 18 hotkeys 18 I IEEE 1394 port 39 indicator lights 13 infrared 38 ITW. See warranty K keyboard 15 embedded numeric keypad 16 hotkeys 18 lock keys 15 troubleshooting 63 Windows keys 17 L LEDs...
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... messages error 65 modem 37 N network 38 Notebook Manager hotkey 18 notice DVD copyright protection 84 num lock 15 on indicator 13 numeric keypad embedded 16 num lock 16 O online services 66 optical drive 25 options memory upgrade 42 P PC Card 40, 41 ejecting 41 inserting 40 ports 37 printer troubleshooting 64 problems 61 CD 63 CD-ROM 62 display 61 DVD 63 keyboard 63 printer 64 startup 61 troubleshooting 60 Q questions setting location for modem use...
... messages error 65 modem 37 N network 38 Notebook Manager hotkey 18 notice DVD copyright protection 84 num lock 15 on indicator 13 numeric keypad embedded 16 num lock 16 O online services 66 optical drive 25 options memory upgrade 42 P PC Card 40, 41 ejecting 41 inserting 40 ports 37 printer troubleshooting 64 problems 61 CD 63 CD-ROM 62 display 61 DVD 63 keyboard 63 printer 64 startup 61 troubleshooting 60 Q questions setting location for modem use...