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... the screen to access it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for your notebook. Follow these steps to complete the installation. If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. Follow the instructions on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Basic...
... the screen to access it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for your notebook. Follow these steps to complete the installation. If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. Follow the instructions on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Basic...
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... lock 38 Using passwords 38 Entering passwords 39 Setting passwords 39 Expanding through options 40 Connectivity options 40 Fax/data modem 40 Built-in network feature 41 Fast Infrared (FIR) 41 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 42 IEEE 1394 port 42 PC Card slot 43 Installing memory 44 BIOS utility 44 Boot sequence 44 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 45 Password 45 Using software 45 Playing DVD movies 45 Power management 46 Acer eRecovery Management 47 Create backup 47 Restore from backup 48 Create factory default image CD 48 Re-install bundled software...
... lock 38 Using passwords 38 Entering passwords 39 Setting passwords 39 Expanding through options 40 Connectivity options 40 Fax/data modem 40 Built-in network feature 41 Fast Infrared (FIR) 41 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 42 IEEE 1394 port 42 PC Card slot 43 Installing memory 44 BIOS utility 44 Boot sequence 44 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 45 Password 45 Using software 45 Playing DVD movies 45 Power management 46 Acer eRecovery Management 47 Create backup 47 Restore from backup 48 Create factory default image CD 48 Re-install bundled software...
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... removable data, optical and floppy drives to ensure that can 't be stolen while your notebook is no method to reset it except by reformatting your notebook or taking your notebook to an Acer Customer Service Center. If you do not set , you may apply locks to remember or write down your password. includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any kind of devices...
... removable data, optical and floppy drives to ensure that can 't be stolen while your notebook is no method to reset it except by reformatting your notebook or taking your notebook to an Acer Customer Service Center. If you do not set , you may apply locks to remember or write down your password. includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any kind of devices...
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... 5 Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility that does away with : • Password protection. • Recovery of applications and drivers. • Image/data backup: • Back up to HDD (set recovery point). • Back up to CD/DVD. • Image/data recovery tools: • Recover from a hidden partition (factory defaults). • Recover from the HDD (most recent user-defined recovery point). • Recover from CD/DVD. The Acer eRecovery Management utility occupies space in the AcerSystem User's Guide...
... 5 Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility that does away with : • Password protection. • Recovery of applications and drivers. • Image/data backup: • Back up to HDD (set recovery point). • Back up to CD/DVD. • Image/data recovery tools: • Recover from a hidden partition (factory defaults). • Recover from the HDD (most recent user-defined recovery point). • Recover from CD/DVD. The Acer eRecovery Management utility occupies space in the AcerSystem User's Guide...
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... profiles. You can also click "Advanced Settings" to turn the following functions on buttons to : • Set alarms. • Re-load factory defaults. • Select what actions will appear on current usage, refer to use as a template. 3 Select whether used for accessing the system after Hibernation or Standby. You can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on /off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired...
... profiles. You can also click "Advanced Settings" to turn the following functions on buttons to : • Set alarms. • Re-load factory defaults. • Select what actions will appear on current usage, refer to use as a template. 3 Select whether used for accessing the system after Hibernation or Standby. You can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on /off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired...
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Front view # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 2 Microphone Internal microphone for Starters... poster, let us show the status of the computer's functions and components. 4 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. English 9 An Extensa tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for sound recording. 3 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show you around your new Extensa computer.
Front view # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 2 Microphone Internal microphone for Starters... poster, let us show the status of the computer's functions and components. 4 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. English 9 An Extensa tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for sound recording. 3 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show you around your new Extensa computer.
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... Description 1 PC Card slot eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot. 2 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card. 3 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 4 IEEE 1394 port (6-pin) Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. 5 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 6 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to a gigabit Ethernet network. 7 DC-in jack Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Rear view # Icon Item 1 External display (VGA) port Description Connects to an AC adapter.
... Description 1 PC Card slot eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot. 2 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card. 3 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 4 IEEE 1394 port (6-pin) Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. 5 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 6 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to a gigabit Ethernet network. 7 DC-in jack Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Rear view # Icon Item 1 External display (VGA) port Description Connects to an AC adapter.
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.../120 GB ATA/100 hard disk drive Optical drive options: • DVD-Dual double-layer • DVD/CD-RW combo 5-in-1 card reader (MS/MS PRO/MMC/SD/XD) 330 (W) x 240 (D) x 23/31.3 (H) mm (12.9 x 9.45 x 0.91/1.23 inches) 1.9 kg (4.23 lbs.) ACPI 2.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes 53.3 or 80 W Li-ion battery pack 2.5-hour rapid charge; 3.5-hour charge-in-use 65 W AC...
.../120 GB ATA/100 hard disk drive Optical drive options: • DVD-Dual double-layer • DVD/CD-RW combo 5-in-1 card reader (MS/MS PRO/MMC/SD/XD) 330 (W) x 240 (D) x 23/31.3 (H) mm (12.9 x 9.45 x 0.91/1.23 inches) 1.9 kg (4.23 lbs.) ACPI 2.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes 53.3 or 80 W Li-ion battery pack 2.5-hour rapid charge; 3.5-hour charge-in-use 65 W AC...
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... V.90/92 with S/PDIF support Microphone-in jack Line-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port DC-in -1 card reader (MS/MS PRO/MMC/SD/XD) PC Card slot (one Type II) IEEE 1394 port (6-pin) Fast infrared (FIR) port External display (VGA) port Headphones/speaker/line-out port with PTT approval; Wake-on -LAN ready WLAN (optional): • Integrated Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG network connection (dual-band 802.11b...
... V.90/92 with S/PDIF support Microphone-in jack Line-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port DC-in -1 card reader (MS/MS PRO/MMC/SD/XD) PC Card slot (one Type II) IEEE 1394 port (6-pin) Fast infrared (FIR) port External display (VGA) port Headphones/speaker/line-out port with PTT approval; Wake-on -LAN ready WLAN (optional): • Integrated Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG network connection (dual-band 802.11b...
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... Bluetooth communication. The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is being charged. Lights up when the computer is active. HDD Battery Indicates when the hard disk drive is on the front panel. Power Lights up when the battery is closed. Bluetooth Indicates the status of the keyboard, and four on . Wireless LAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Icon Function Caps Lock Description Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock...
... Bluetooth communication. The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is being charged. Lights up when the computer is active. HDD Battery Indicates when the hard disk drive is on the front panel. Power Lights up when the battery is closed. Bluetooth Indicates the status of the keyboard, and four on . Wireless LAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Icon Function Caps Lock Description Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock...
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Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Press < > to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. Please see "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 28. Easy-launch buttons Located at the upper-right, above the keyboard are called easy-launch buttons. These buttons are four buttons. They are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Empowering Technology. The...
Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Press < > to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. Please see "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 28. Easy-launch buttons Located at the upper-right, above the keyboard are called easy-launch buttons. These buttons are four buttons. They are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Empowering Technology. The...
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..., separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is indicated by small characters located on embedded keypad Type numbers in numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external keypad. Desired access Num Lock on the keys. normal manner. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). It...
..., separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is indicated by small characters located on embedded keypad Type numbers in numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external keypad. Desired access Num Lock on the keys. normal manner. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). It...
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English 22 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it opens the application's context menu. it launches the Start menu. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other keys to access most of functions: < > + : Activates the next Taskbar button. < > + : Opens the My Computer window. < > + : Opens Help and Support Center. < > + : Opens the Search Results window. < > + : Opens the Run dialog box. < > + : Minimizes all windows. + < > + : Undoes the minimize all windows action. Key Description Windows key Pressed...
English 22 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it opens the application's context menu. it launches the Start menu. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other keys to access most of functions: < > + : Activates the next Taskbar button. < > + : Opens the My Computer window. < > + : Opens Help and Support Center. < > + : Opens the Search Results window. < > + : Opens the Run dialog box. < > + : Minimizes all windows. + < > + : Undoes the minimize all windows action. Key Description Windows key Pressed...
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...the internal touchpad on and off . Decreases the screen brightness. Launches Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode. Turns the display screen backlight off to return. Increases the sound volume. + Volume down Increases the screen brightness. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Press any key to save power. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. 23 English Hotkey Icon Function + Hotkey help Description Displays...
...the internal touchpad on and off . Decreases the screen brightness. Launches Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode. Turns the display screen backlight off to return. Increases the sound volume. + Volume down Increases the screen brightness. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Press any key to save power. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. 23 English Hotkey Icon Function + Hotkey help Description Displays...
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... + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to the computer. • If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is being supplied to power the computer. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to an external monitor. I pressed the power button, but the computer does not start or boot up the "Display Properties" dialog box. Connect the AC adapter to recharge...
... + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to the computer. • If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is being supplied to power the computer. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to an external monitor. I pressed the power button, but the computer does not start or boot up the "Display Properties" dialog box. Connect the AC adapter to recharge...
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... installation of your Operating System. To properly use the internal modem. English 32 • Make sure that is important to back up your location: 1 Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on Phone and Modem Options. 3 Click on the system will be the only option for future recovery operations. Note: If your system is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings...
... installation of your Operating System. To properly use the internal modem. English 32 • Make sure that is important to back up your location: 1 Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on Phone and Modem Options. 3 Click on the system will be the only option for future recovery operations. Note: If your system is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings...
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... out of Sleep mode, open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from external accessories: 1 Save any open the display; When you tips and hints to disconnect your computer. Or: You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within short distances, for example, from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you...
... out of Sleep mode, open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from external accessories: 1 Save any open the display; When you tips and hints to disconnect your computer. Or: You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within short distances, for example, from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you...
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... port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to a telephone jack. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to your computer as you are working. Plugging this modem into a digital phone line will damage the modem. Fax/data modem Your computer has a built-in which you would with digital phone lines. To use is not compatible with a desktop PC. Connectivity options Ports...
... port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to a telephone jack. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to your computer as you are working. Plugging this modem into a digital phone line will damage the modem. Fax/data modem Your computer has a built-in which you would with digital phone lines. To use is not compatible with a desktop PC. Connectivity options Ports...
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... enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of that region only. Find Password on your computer. 1 Eject the DVD tray and insert a DVD movie disk; Refer to the table below for the first time, the program asks you to enter the region code. Using software Playing DVD movies When the DVD drive module is set will play DVD disks of the screen...
... enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of that region only. Find Password on your computer. 1 Eject the DVD tray and insert a DVD movie disk; Refer to the table below for the first time, the program asks you to enter the region code. Using software Playing DVD movies When the DVD drive module is set will play DVD disks of the screen...
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... product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may be a detachable type: UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7 A 125 V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent. f If the product exhibits a distinct change in a fire or electric shock. Use of another battery may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that are followed...
... product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may be a detachable type: UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7 A 125 V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent. f If the product exhibits a distinct change in a fire or electric shock. Use of another battery may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that are followed...