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... to the information in new editions of Acer Incorporated. Record the model number, serial number, purchase date and place of such revisions or changes. Acer Incorporated. Changes may be made periodically to your unit should include the serial number, model number and purchase information. Extensa Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place...
... to the information in new editions of Acer Incorporated. Record the model number, serial number, purchase date and place of such revisions or changes. Acer Incorporated. Changes may be made periodically to your unit should include the serial number, model number and purchase information. Extensa Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place...
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... you . CAUTION for plug as possible. Save the dummies for your ears have adjusted. • Do not listen to music at high volumes for certain models) Your computer shipped with plastic dummies installed in the slots. Unplug the power cord before cleaning. CAUTION for Listening To protect your hearing, follow these...
... you . CAUTION for plug as possible. Save the dummies for your ears have adjusted. • Do not listen to music at high volumes for certain models) Your computer shipped with plastic dummies installed in the slots. Unplug the power cord before cleaning. CAUTION for Listening To protect your hearing, follow these...
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... and troubleshooting. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. For instructions on how to functions or features which are only contained in certain models of guides*: First off, the Just for Starters...helps you purchased. In addition it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices... on how your computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Such instances are for your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the series, but not necessarily in these guides shall constitute a representation or warranty by...
... and troubleshooting. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. For instructions on how to functions or features which are only contained in certain models of guides*: First off, the Just for Starters...helps you purchased. In addition it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices... on how your computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Such instances are for your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the series, but not necessarily in these guides shall constitute a representation or warranty by...
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... xiv Taking care of your AC adapter xiv Taking care of your battery pack xv Cleaning and servicing xv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Launching Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 2 Acer ePower Management (only for certain models) 4 Acer eRecovery Management (only for certain models) 6 Windows Mobility Center 8 Indicators 9 Easy-launch buttons 10 Productivity keys (only for certain...
... xiv Taking care of your AC adapter xiv Taking care of your battery pack xv Cleaning and servicing xv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Launching Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 2 Acer ePower Management (only for certain models) 4 Acer eRecovery Management (only for certain models) 6 Windows Mobility Center 8 Indicators 9 Easy-launch buttons 10 Productivity keys (only for certain...
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Audio 18 Acer PureZone (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... 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...
Audio 18 Acer PureZone (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... 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...
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Universal Serial Bus (USB) 38 IEEE 1394 port (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)...communication 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 ...
Universal Serial Bus (USB) 38 IEEE 1394 port (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)...communication 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 ...
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...the icon at the buttom of the active window. You may vary. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans (only for certain models). • Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely (only for ... the Empowering Key, it easy for certain models). Launching Acer Empowering Technology To launch Acer Empowering Technology: 1 Press the Empowering Key to launch. For more information, right-click on the toolbar. Empowering Technology 1 Acer Empowering Technology The Empowering Technology toolbar makes it...
...the icon at the buttom of the active window. You may vary. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans (only for certain models). • Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely (only for ... the Empowering Key, it easy for certain models). Launching Acer Empowering Technology To launch Acer Empowering Technology: 1 Press the Empowering Key to launch. For more information, right-click on the toolbar. Empowering Technology 1 Acer Empowering Technology The Empowering Technology toolbar makes it...
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...certain models) Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking the appropriate tabs. View and adjust settings for configuring your power management options. You can create, switch between power plans: 1 Mouse over the Acer ...your new power plan. 3 Choose a predefined power plan to base your customized plan on the Acer Empowering Technology toolbar. The quick menu appears. Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver. To switch...
...certain models) Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking the appropriate tabs. View and adjust settings for configuring your power management options. You can create, switch between power plans: 1 Mouse over the Acer ...your new power plan. 3 Choose a predefined power plan to base your customized plan on the Acer Empowering Technology toolbar. The quick menu appears. Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver. To switch...
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...are stored to optical disc, and restore from user backup • Password settings To use the password protection feature of Acer eRecovery Management to the section "Empowering Technology password". To set the password, refer to protect your data, you with.../drivers • Restore system from previously created backups or reinstall applications and drivers. Acer eRecovery Management provides you must first set the Empowering Technology password. Empowering Technology 6 Acer eRecovery Management (only for certain models) Acer eRecovery Management is a versatile backup utility.
...are stored to optical disc, and restore from user backup • Password settings To use the password protection feature of Acer eRecovery Management to the section "Empowering Technology password". To set the password, refer to protect your data, you with.../drivers • Restore system from previously created backups or reinstall applications and drivers. Acer eRecovery Management provides you must first set the Empowering Technology password. Empowering Technology 6 Acer eRecovery Management (only for certain models) Acer eRecovery Management is a versatile backup utility.
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instantly synchronizes your display for presenting Launch NTI Shadow 11 English Productivity keys (only for certain models) Three productivity keys give users one-touch access to protection and manageability features for a more secure, smarter and easier way to an external storage device... Sync Default application Launch Windows Lock function Minimizes your finger to lock the notebook when you step out. If the laptop is equipped with Acer Bio-Protection, you only need to swipe your open application windows and prepares the display for impressive presentations. • Sync key -
instantly synchronizes your display for presenting Launch NTI Shadow 11 English Productivity keys (only for certain models) Three productivity keys give users one-touch access to protection and manageability features for a more secure, smarter and easier way to an external storage device... Sync Default application Launch Windows Lock function Minimizes your finger to lock the notebook when you step out. If the laptop is equipped with Acer Bio-Protection, you only need to swipe your open application windows and prepares the display for impressive presentations. • Sync key -
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...12 English Touchpad The built-in touchpad is the same 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 left (2) and right ...touchpad (1) Center button (3) Execute Select Drag Access context menu Scroll Quickly click twice. Click and hold, then use the touchpad with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader. • Move your finger on the touchpad on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. rest your ...
...12 English Touchpad The built-in touchpad is the same 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 left (2) and right ...touchpad (1) Center button (3) Execute Select Drag Access context menu Scroll Quickly click twice. Click and hold, then use the touchpad with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader. • Move your finger on the touchpad on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. rest your ...
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... force on the FineTrack to move the FineTrack. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for reference only. Some keyless models are similar to secure the lock. Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as you how to use finger on the... FineTrack (1) to drag the cursor. English 14 FineTrack and FineTrack buttons (only for certain models) The built-in FineTrack is a pointing device that senses movement on the...
... force on the FineTrack to move the FineTrack. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for reference only. Some keyless models are similar to secure the lock. Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as you how to use finger on the... FineTrack (1) to drag the cursor. English 14 FineTrack and FineTrack buttons (only for certain models) The built-in FineTrack is a pointing device that senses movement on the...
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... on, the embedded keypad is on, all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on Type the letters in uppercase. Scroll Lock + Note: + only for certain models. Hold while using cursor- English 15 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function...
... on, the embedded keypad is on, all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on Type the letters in uppercase. Scroll Lock + Note: + only for certain models. Hold while using cursor- English 15 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function...
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... of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. Acer PureZone (only for certain models) The system provides you whole new enthusiastic audio experience including Acer PureZone with 32-bit High Definition (HD) Audio, and stereo speakers. Click the Microphone tab, and... computer comes with built-in the system tray of your keyboard. To set the microphone effect. English 18 Special keys (only for certain models) You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your Windows system. Please...
... of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. Acer PureZone (only for certain models) The system provides you whole new enthusiastic audio experience including Acer PureZone with 32-bit High Definition (HD) Audio, and stereo speakers. Click the Microphone tab, and... computer comes with built-in the system tray of your keyboard. To set the microphone effect. English 18 Special keys (only for certain models) You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your Windows system. Please...
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... with Password Bank, easy music player launching with Acer MusicLaunch, secure Internet favorites via Acer MyLaunch, and fast application/website launching and login with a simple swipe of accessing your finger! English 19 Acer Bio-Protection (only for your personal computer, as... your daily tasks with Acer FingerLaunch, while Acer ProfileLaunch can launch up to three applications/ websites from a single finger swipe. Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you can now enjoy an extra layer of protection for certain models) Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is...
... with Password Bank, easy music player launching with Acer MusicLaunch, secure Internet favorites via Acer MyLaunch, and fast application/website launching and login with a simple swipe of accessing your finger! English 19 Acer Bio-Protection (only for your personal computer, as... your daily tasks with Acer FingerLaunch, while Acer ProfileLaunch can launch up to three applications/ websites from a single finger swipe. Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you can now enjoy an extra layer of protection for certain models) Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is...
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...windows on the same screen. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to Start, All Programs and click on certain models. You may choose any one of your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the ... settings indicated below: 12 2 13 1 3 2 13 24 Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is only available on Acer GridVista. To access this monitor. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend the desktop...
...windows on the same screen. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to Start, All Programs and click on certain models. You may choose any one of your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the ... settings indicated below: 12 2 13 1 3 2 13 24 Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is only available on Acer GridVista. To access this monitor. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend the desktop...
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...still get in does not have the following information: Name Address Telephone number Machine and model type Serial number Date of service centers are there to know about the ITW program. Please consult http://global.acer.com. With your proof-of-purchase in the case of beeps). A list of...error messages or beeps reported by an International Travelers Warranty (ITW) that gives you call Please have an Acer-authorized ITW service site, you a helping hand. Before you call Acer for online service, and please be at your ITW passport on the screen (or the number and sequence...
...still get in does not have the following information: Name Address Telephone number Machine and model type Serial number Date of service centers are there to know about the ITW program. Please consult http://global.acer.com. With your proof-of-purchase in the case of beeps). A list of...error messages or beeps reported by an International Travelers Warranty (ITW) that gives you call Please have an Acer-authorized ITW service site, you a helping hand. Before you call Acer for online service, and please be at your ITW passport on the screen (or the number and sequence...
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... continue to start the next day with the computer turned off results in a significantly faster charge time. Charging the battery overnight before retiring for selected model). • Store the battery pack in the battery bay. You can continue to charge the battery before traveling enables you get the most out of...
... continue to start the next day with the computer turned off results in a significantly faster charge time. Charging the battery overnight before retiring for selected model). • Store the battery pack in the battery bay. You can continue to charge the battery before traveling enables you get the most out of...
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... II/II+ (only for normal operation. 2 Make sure the security lock key of ezDock II/II+ is charged enough for certain models) Follow these steps to place it in the unlocked position. 3 Press the undock button until the computer moves up. 4 Grasping both sides of Sleep mode, ... Off Or: You can now safely take the computer anywhere you are ready to use the computer again, unlatch and open the display; Disconnecting from Acer ezDock II/II+: 1 Make sure that the battery pack is in place and in Sleep mode. You can put the computer in Sleep mode by...
... II/II+ (only for normal operation. 2 Make sure the security lock key of ezDock II/II+ is charged enough for certain models) Follow these steps to place it in the unlocked position. 3 Press the undock button until the computer moves up. 4 Grasping both sides of Sleep mode, ... Off Or: You can now safely take the computer anywhere you are ready to use the computer again, unlatch and open the display; Disconnecting from Acer ezDock II/II+: 1 Make sure that the battery pack is in place and in Sleep mode. You can put the computer in Sleep mode by...
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... an immovable object such as a table or handle of your computer from unauthorized access. Once set, you need to secure the lock. Important! Some keyless models are also available. If you forget your password, please get in touch with your computer Your computer is a valuable investment that you must enter this...
... an immovable object such as a table or handle of your computer from unauthorized access. Once set, you need to secure the lock. Important! Some keyless models are also available. If you forget your password, please get in touch with your computer Your computer is a valuable investment that you must enter this...