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...undesired operation. For more information about our products, services, and support information, please visit our website: http://global.acer.com. Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth. If either of the following two ...interference, and (2) This device must accept any tampering of the internal antenna will void the FCC certification and your battery pack: • Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user...
...undesired operation. For more information about our products, services, and support information, please visit our website: http://global.acer.com. Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth. If either of the following two ...interference, and (2) This device must accept any tampering of the internal antenna will void the FCC certification and your battery pack: • Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user...
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... computer on and off iii Taking care of your computer iv Taking care of your AC adapter iv Taking care of your battery pack v Cleaning and servicing v An Extensa tour 1 Front view 1 Closed front view 2 Left view 3 Right view 3 Rear view 4 Base view 5 Specifications ...) drive tray 16 Using a computer security lock 16 Audio 17 Adjusting the volume 17 Using the system utilities 18 Acer eManager 18 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 19 Launch Manager 20 Norton AntiVirus 21 Frequently asked questions 22 Requesting service 25 International Travelers...
... computer on and off iii Taking care of your computer iv Taking care of your AC adapter iv Taking care of your battery pack v Cleaning and servicing v An Extensa tour 1 Front view 1 Closed front view 2 Left view 3 Right view 3 Rear view 4 Base view 5 Specifications ...) drive tray 16 Using a computer security lock 16 Audio 17 Adjusting the volume 17 Using the system utilities 18 Acer eManager 18 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 19 Launch Manager 20 Norton AntiVirus 21 Frequently asked questions 22 Requesting service 25 International Travelers...
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... 1 Speakers Description Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 2 Bluetooth Press to audio line-out devices speakers/line-out jack (e.g., speakers, headphones). 6 Battery indicator Lights when the battery is being charged. Indicates the status of the computer's functions and components. 9 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the...
... 1 Speakers Description Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 2 Bluetooth Press to audio line-out devices speakers/line-out jack (e.g., speakers, headphones). 6 Battery indicator Lights when the battery is being charged. Indicates the status of the computer's functions and components. 9 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the...
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5 Base view English # Item Description 1 Memory bay Houses the computer's main memory. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in place. 3 Battery release Releases the battery for removal. latch 4 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 5 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 6 Wireless LAN and Houses the computer's WLAN and hard disk (secured hard disk bay with screws).
5 Base view English # Item Description 1 Memory bay Houses the computer's main memory. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in place. 3 Battery release Releases the battery for removal. latch 4 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 5 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 6 Wireless LAN and Houses the computer's WLAN and hard disk (secured hard disk bay with screws).
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... to 2 GB using two soDIMM modules 15" XGA color TFT LCD, 1024 x 768 resolution 15.4" WXGA color TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 resolution 15.4" WXGA Acer CrystalBrite color TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 resolution 16.7 million colors Intel® GMA 900 graphics with up to 128 MB of shared memory, supporting Microsoft...2.75 kg (6.06 lbs.) for 15.4" LCD model ACPI 2.0 power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes 29.6 or 65 W Li-ion battery pack 2.5-hour rapid charge, 3.5-hour charge-in-use 65 W AC adapter 88-/89-key keyboard Built-in touchpad with 4-way scroll button Four easy-launch...
... to 2 GB using two soDIMM modules 15" XGA color TFT LCD, 1024 x 768 resolution 15.4" WXGA color TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 resolution 15.4" WXGA Acer CrystalBrite color TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 resolution 16.7 million colors Intel® GMA 900 graphics with up to 128 MB of shared memory, supporting Microsoft...2.75 kg (6.06 lbs.) for 15.4" LCD model ACPI 2.0 power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes 29.6 or 65 W Li-ion battery pack 2.5-hour rapid charge, 3.5-hour charge-in-use 65 W AC adapter 88-/89-key keyboard Built-in touchpad with 4-way scroll button Four easy-launch...
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... Type II) DC-in jack for AC adapter Kensington lock slot BIOS user and supervisor passwords Acer eManager (Acer ePowerManagement/ePresentation/ eRecovery/eSettings) Acer GridVista 2.0 Acer Launch Manager Acer Arcade Adobe® Reader® Norton AntiVirus™ NTI CD-Maker™ 256/512 MB... or 1 GB DDR2 533 soDIMM memory Li-ion battery pack 65 W AC adapter External USB floppy drive Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to...
... Type II) DC-in jack for AC adapter Kensington lock slot BIOS user and supervisor passwords Acer eManager (Acer ePowerManagement/ePresentation/ eRecovery/eSettings) Acer GridVista 2.0 Acer Launch Manager Acer Arcade Adobe® Reader® Norton AntiVirus™ NTI CD-Maker™ 256/512 MB... or 1 GB DDR2 533 soDIMM memory Li-ion battery pack 65 W AC adapter External USB floppy drive Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to...
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... indicators on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on . Num Lock Lights up when the battery is activated. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Battery Lights up when Num Lock is being charged. Power Lights up when Caps Lock is on the front ...panel. Icon Function Caps Lock Description Lights up when the computer is activated. The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are ...
... indicators on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on . Num Lock Lights up when the battery is activated. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Battery Lights up when Num Lock is being charged. Power Lights up when Caps Lock is on the front ...panel. Icon Function Caps Lock Description Lights up when the computer is activated. The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are ...
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... can be reset by users. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. See "Launch Manager" on page 18. These buttons are four buttons. Please see "Acer eManager" on page 20. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. The mail and Web browser buttons are... : mail, Web browser, Acer Empowering Key < > and one user-programmable button. English 9 1. They are...
... can be reset by users. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. See "Launch Manager" on page 18. These buttons are four buttons. Please see "Acer eManager" on page 20. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. The mail and Web browser buttons are... : mail, Web browser, Acer Empowering Key < > and one user-programmable button. English 9 1. They are...
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... launch the Acer eManager user interface, which features four main settings: Acer ePowerManagement, Acer ePresentation, Acer eRecovery and Acer eSettings. Acer eRecovery Creates backups and recovers system configurations reliably. English 18 Using the system utilities Note: The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only. Press < > to control all your PC's power schemes and maximize battery life.
... launch the Acer eManager user interface, which features four main settings: Acer ePowerManagement, Acer ePresentation, Acer eRecovery and Acer eSettings. Acer eRecovery Creates backups and recovers system configurations reliably. English 18 Using the system utilities Note: The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only. Press < > to control all your PC's power schemes and maximize battery life.
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... "Display Properties" dialog box. Look at the power indicator: • If it is set to the appropriate resolution. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that the resolution is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. Each computer display... use of possible situations that may be set the resolution lower than the specified resolution are not full-screen on the computer or on the battery, it with a system disk and press + + to restart the system. Image is in the external USB floppy drive?
... "Display Properties" dialog box. Look at the power indicator: • If it is set to the appropriate resolution. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that the resolution is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. Each computer display... use of possible situations that may be set the resolution lower than the specified resolution are not full-screen on the computer or on the battery, it with a system disk and press + + to restart the system. Image is in the external USB floppy drive?
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... speaker volume Brightness up ; decreases the screen brightness Play; Backward; Stop; press to skip forward to control and fine-tune the features and settings of Acer Arcade. Forward; 27 English Arcade hotkeys When running in the Windows environment, the key combinations listed below are available to the next track or video...
... speaker volume Brightness up ; decreases the screen brightness Play; Backward; Stop; press to skip forward to control and fine-tune the features and settings of Acer Arcade. Forward; 27 English Arcade hotkeys When running in the Windows environment, the key combinations listed below are available to the next track or video...
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...Pack the computer in a protective case that can damage the screen. Pressure against the top cover can prevent the computer from your office to your battery is relatively short, you probably do not need to bring the AC adapter with you have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on . If ...your meeting will be longer, or if your home or vice versa. Caution: Avoid packing items next to turn the computer back on the battery by putting the computer in your desktop, follow these steps to take the following items with you other than your computer. Taking the computer home...
...Pack the computer in a protective case that can damage the screen. Pressure against the top cover can prevent the computer from your office to your battery is relatively short, you probably do not need to bring the AC adapter with you have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on . If ...your meeting will be longer, or if your home or vice versa. Caution: Avoid packing items next to turn the computer back on the battery by putting the computer in your desktop, follow these steps to take the following items with you other than your computer. Taking the computer home...
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...to stop for an extended period of time and cannot carry the computer with a temperature between outside and room temperature. Make sure that the battery in the computer is greater than 10 °C (18 °F), allow the computer to come to room temperature slowly. What to take ...taking it into the gate area. If the temperature change is charged. Traveling with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer English 38 Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect your computer ...
...to stop for an extended period of time and cannot carry the computer with a temperature between outside and room temperature. Make sure that the battery in the computer is greater than 10 °C (18 °F), allow the computer to come to room temperature slowly. What to take ...taking it into the gate area. If the temperature change is charged. Traveling with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer English 38 Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect your computer ...
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... following items with you: • AC adapter • Power cords that are appropriate for the country to which you are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use converter kits sold for appliances to customs officials • International Travelers Warranty passport Special...
... following items with you: • AC adapter • Power cords that are appropriate for the country to which you are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use converter kits sold for appliances to customs officials • International Travelers Warranty passport Special...
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...The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into place. 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw. 5 Reinstall the battery pack, and reconnect the AC adapter. 6 Turn on the computer. Please consult a qualified technician or contact your computer's BIOS. However, if... you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run it clicks into your local Acer dealer. Your computer is being displayed. The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size. To activate the BIOS utility, press...
...The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into place. 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw. 5 Reinstall the battery pack, and reconnect the AC adapter. 6 Turn on the computer. Please consult a qualified technician or contact your computer's BIOS. However, if... you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run it clicks into your local Acer dealer. Your computer is being displayed. The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size. To activate the BIOS utility, press...
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...) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to deal with the recommended course of action. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Error messages If you receive an error message, note the message and take the corrective action...
...) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to deal with the recommended course of action. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Error messages If you receive an error message, note the message and take the corrective action...
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...does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. c If the product has been exposed to normal condition. Keep them in fire. Replace the battery with this product, make sure that the total rating of all telephone lines from children and dispose of used with the same type as ...wall outlet before serving or disassembling this equipment. 17 Avoid using a telephone (other risks. English English 57 8 If an extension cord is used batteries promptly. 14 To avoid hazard of unexpected electrical shock, use the AC adapter only when the wall socket is properly grounded. 15 Use only ...
...does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. c If the product has been exposed to normal condition. Keep them in fire. Replace the battery with this product, make sure that the total rating of all telephone lines from children and dispose of used with the same type as ...wall outlet before serving or disassembling this equipment. 17 Avoid using a telephone (other risks. English English 57 8 If an extension cord is used batteries promptly. 14 To avoid hazard of unexpected electrical shock, use the AC adapter only when the wall socket is properly grounded. 15 Use only ...
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65 Index A AC adapter caring for iv audio 17 adjusting the volume 17 troubleshooting 23 B battery pack caring for v BIOS utility 45 brightness hotkeys 14 C caps lock 12 on indicator 8 care AC adapter iv battery pack v computer iv CD-ROM ejecting 16 ejecting manually 23 troubleshooting 23 cleaning computer v computer caring for iv...
65 Index A AC adapter caring for iv audio 17 adjusting the volume 17 troubleshooting 23 B battery pack caring for v BIOS utility 45 brightness hotkeys 14 C caps lock 12 on indicator 8 care AC adapter iv battery pack v computer iv CD-ROM ejecting 16 ejecting manually 23 troubleshooting 23 cleaning computer v computer caring for iv...