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... (only for certain models) 18 Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) 19 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 20 Frequently asked questions 22 Requesting service 25 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 25 Before you call 25 Battery pack 26 Battery ... battery level 28 Optimising battery life 28 Battery-low warning 29 Taking your notebook PC with you 30 Disconnecting from the desktop 30 Disconnecting from Acer ezDock II/II+ 30 Moving around 30 Preparing the computer 30 What to bring to meetings 31 Taking the computer home 31 Preparing the computer...
... (only for certain models) 18 Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) 19 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 20 Frequently asked questions 22 Requesting service 25 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 25 Before you call 25 Battery pack 26 Battery ... battery level 28 Optimising battery life 28 Battery-low warning 29 Taking your notebook PC with you 30 Disconnecting from the desktop 30 Disconnecting from Acer ezDock II/II+ 30 Moving around 30 Preparing the computer 30 What to bring to meetings 31 Taking the computer home 31 Preparing the computer...
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... devices (RSS-210) 63 Exposure of humans to -disk recovery 43 Password 43 Using software 44 Playing DVD movies 44 Power management 45 Acer eRecovery Management 46 Burn backup discs 47 Create a user backup 48 Manage user backups 50 Restore 51 Restore Windows Vista from backup discs 52...only for certain models) 38 High-Definition Multimedia Interface (only for certain models) 39 PC Card slot 39 ExpressCard 40 Installing memory 41 BIOS utility 43 Boot sequence 43 Enable disk-to RF fields (RSS-102) 63 LCD panel ergonomic specifications 64 Index 65
... devices (RSS-210) 63 Exposure of humans to -disk recovery 43 Password 43 Using software 44 Playing DVD movies 44 Power management 45 Acer eRecovery Management 46 Burn backup discs 47 Create a user backup 48 Manage user backups 50 Restore 51 Restore Windows Vista from backup discs 52...only for certain models) 38 High-Definition Multimedia Interface (only for certain models) 39 PC Card slot 39 ExpressCard 40 Installing memory 41 BIOS utility 43 Boot sequence 43 Enable disk-to RF fields (RSS-102) 63 LCD panel ergonomic specifications 64 Index 65
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If the laptop is equipped with Acer Bio-Protection, you step out. Icon Productivity key Lock Presentation Sync Default application Launch Windows Lock function Minimizes your open application windows and prepares the display ...
If the laptop is equipped with Acer Bio-Protection, you step out. Icon Productivity key Lock Presentation Sync Default application Launch Windows Lock function Minimizes your open application windows and prepares the display ...
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... the second tap and drag the cursor. The central location on its surface. Click and hold, then use the touchpad with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader. • Move your finger across the touchpad (1) to perform selection and execution functions. Touchpad basics (with fingerprint...optimum comfort and support. Click once. Tap twice (at the same speed as clicking the left button. • Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models) to scroll up /down and move the cursor. • Press the...
... the second tap and drag the cursor. The central location on its surface. Click and hold, then use the touchpad with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader. • Move your finger across the touchpad (1) to perform selection and execution functions. Touchpad basics (with fingerprint...optimum comfort and support. Click once. Tap twice (at the same speed as clicking the left button. • Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models) to scroll up /down and move the cursor. • Press the...
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...key combinations to save power. Turns the display screen backlight off to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Press any key to return. Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Increases the... touchpad on page 1. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on and off . Hotkey Icon + Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on and off . Turns the speakers on hotkeys...
...key combinations to save power. Turns the display screen backlight off to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Press any key to return. Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Increases the... touchpad on page 1. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on and off . Hotkey Icon + Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on and off . Turns the speakers on hotkeys...
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... single finger swipe. With Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution, you to navigate through web browsers and documents using Acer FingerNav. Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you can launch up to the Acer Bio-Protection help files. English 19 Acer Bio-Protection (only for your ... your daily tasks with the Microsoft Windows operating system. Utilizing the uniqueness of one's fingerprint features, Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution has incorporated protection against unauthorized access to your computer with centralized password management with Password Bank...
... single finger swipe. With Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution, you to navigate through web browsers and documents using Acer FingerNav. Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you can launch up to the Acer Bio-Protection help files. English 19 Acer Bio-Protection (only for your ... your daily tasks with the Microsoft Windows operating system. Utilizing the uniqueness of one's fingerprint features, Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution has incorporated protection against unauthorized access to your computer with centralized password management with Password Bank...
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...system will be reformatted and all data files before using this option. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. Important! To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is installed when you first turn on your hard disk. Before performing a restore operation..., please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to perform system recovery. Follow the steps below to its original settings without recovery CDs. English 24 I want to...
...system will be reformatted and all data files before using this option. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. Important! To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is installed when you first turn on your hard disk. Before performing a restore operation..., please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to perform system recovery. Follow the steps below to its original settings without recovery CDs. English 24 I want to...
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...also available. Important! a security notch and passwords. Using passwords Passwords protect your computer against unauthorized use. Once set, you need to the BIOS utility. • User Password secures your computer from Hibernation for a security lock. Combine the use of this password with your computer and ...Combine the use of this password with a Kensington-compatible security slot for maximum security. Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. English 34 Securing your computer against unauthorized use. Learn how to secure the lock. Do not forget your computer.
...also available. Important! a security notch and passwords. Using passwords Passwords protect your computer against unauthorized use. Once set, you need to the BIOS utility. • User Password secures your computer from Hibernation for a security lock. Combine the use of this password with your computer and ...Combine the use of this password with a Kensington-compatible security slot for maximum security. Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. English 34 Securing your computer against unauthorized use. Learn how to secure the lock. Do not forget your computer.
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... the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . • Type the User Password and press to access the BIOS utility. Try again and press . Try again and press . • When the User Password is set passwords using the... BIOS utility. Important! Press and hold the power button for four seconds to enter a password. If you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to use the computer.
... the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . • Type the User Password and press to access the BIOS utility. Try again and press . Try again and press . • When the User Password is set passwords using the... BIOS utility. Important! Press and hold the power button for four seconds to enter a password. If you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to use the computer.
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... To enable disk-to Enabled. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen. English 43 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. Password To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to set the... boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen and use the and keys to run it. Your computer ...
... To enable disk-to Enabled. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen. English 43 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. Password To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to set the... boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen and use the and keys to run it. Your computer ...
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... will need to insert the first backup disc and enable the F12 Boot Menu via the BIOS Setup Utility. 1 Turn on your computer. 2 During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to enter BIOS Setup, where you can set system parameters. 3 Use the left and right arrow keys to select...
... will need to insert the first backup disc and enable the F12 Boot Menu via the BIOS Setup Utility. 1 Turn on your computer. 2 During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to enter BIOS Setup, where you can set system parameters. 3 Use the left and right arrow keys to select...
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Ensure that the IDE CD device is complete. Do this before rebooting your computer. 2 During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to enter BIOS Setup, where you can set the boot priority for long-term use the F5 key to move other devices to a lower boot priority. The system...
Ensure that the IDE CD device is complete. Do this before rebooting your computer. 2 During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to enter BIOS Setup, where you can set the boot priority for long-term use the F5 key to move other devices to a lower boot priority. The system...
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...type error I/O parity error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in alphabetical order together with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Error ... center. Equipment configuration error Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to open the computer yourself; The following table lists the error messages in the BIOS utility to more serious problems require opening up the computer. Hard ...
...type error I/O parity error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in alphabetical order together with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Error ... center. Equipment configuration error Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to open the computer yourself; The following table lists the error messages in the BIOS utility to more serious problems require opening up the computer. Hard ...
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56 If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. English Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility.
56 If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. English Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility.
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... characteristics 37 charging 39 checking charge level 39 installing 38 low conditions 40 maximizing life 37 optimizing 39 removing 39 using the first time 37 BIOS utility 53 brightness hotkeys 28 C caps lock 25 on indicator 21 care AC adapter xvi battery pack xvii computer xvi CD-ROM ejecting manually 34...
... characteristics 37 charging 39 checking charge level 39 installing 38 low conditions 40 maximizing life 37 optimizing 39 removing 39 using the first time 37 BIOS utility 53 brightness hotkeys 28 C caps lock 25 on indicator 21 care AC adapter xvi battery pack xvii computer xvi CD-ROM ejecting manually 34...
Quick Start Guide
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... WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready • Modem: 56K ITU V.92 • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot 338 (W) x 247 (D) x 31/41 (H) mm (13.31 (W) x 9.72 (D) x 1.22... AC adapter* • ENERGY STAR 4.0 • 88-/89-/93-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • Acer EasyPort IV connector* • PC Card slot (Type II) • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* • 5-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD) • ...
... WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready • Modem: 56K ITU V.92 • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot 338 (W) x 247 (D) x 31/41 (H) mm (13.31 (W) x 9.72 (D) x 1.22... AC adapter* • ENERGY STAR 4.0 • 88-/89-/93-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • Acer EasyPort IV connector* • PC Card slot (Type II) • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* • 5-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD) • ...