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... feet) maximum length. Failure to replace the power cord set . Do not pierce, open or disassemble the battery. Using a power outlet that may interfere with the performance of this product. • Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may result in performance, indicating a need to follow these guidelines may expose...
... feet) maximum length. Failure to replace the power cord set . Do not pierce, open or disassemble the battery. Using a power outlet that may interfere with the performance of this product. • Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may result in performance, indicating a need to follow these guidelines may expose...
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... instructions on AcerSystem User Guide will occasionally refer to the product you purchased. Your guides To help you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the series, but not necessarily in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on how to its nature, the Quick Guide as well as the Application Manual will run the Adobe Reader setup...
... instructions on AcerSystem User Guide will occasionally refer to the product you purchased. Your guides To help you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the series, but not necessarily in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on how to its nature, the Quick Guide as well as the Application Manual will run the Adobe Reader setup...
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... 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 models) 11 Touchpad 12 Touchpad basics (with fingerprint reader) 12 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons) 13 FineTrack and FineTrack buttons (only for certain models) 14 FineTrack basics 14 Using...
... 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 models) 11 Touchpad 12 Touchpad basics (with fingerprint reader) 12 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons) 13 FineTrack and FineTrack buttons (only for certain models) 14 FineTrack basics 14 Using...
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... 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 pack characteristics 26 Maximizing the battery's life 26 Installing and removing the battery pack 27 Charging the battery 28 Checking the battery level 28 Optimising battery life 28 Battery-low warning 29 Taking your notebook...
... 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 pack characteristics 26 Maximizing the battery's life 26 Installing and removing the battery pack 27 Charging the battery 28 Checking the battery level 28 Optimising battery life 28 Battery-low warning 29 Taking your notebook...
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...) 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 Troubleshooting 55 Troubleshooting tips 55 Error messages 55 Regulations and safety notices 57 FCC statement 57 Modem notices 58 Laser compliance statement 61 LCD pixel statement 61 Radio device regulatory notice 62 General 62...
...) 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 Troubleshooting 55 Troubleshooting tips 55 Error messages 55 Regulations and safety notices 57 FCC statement 57 Modem notices 58 Laser compliance statement 61 LCD pixel statement 61 Radio device regulatory notice 62 General 62...
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... battery usage via customizable power plans (only for certain models). • Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely (only for certain models). Actual product specifications may also launch Acer Empowering Technology by running the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in the Start menu, or by pressing the Empowering Key, it easy for you to access frequently used functions...
... battery usage via customizable power plans (only for certain models). • Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely (only for certain models). Actual product specifications may also launch Acer Empowering Technology by running the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in the Start menu, or by pressing the Empowering Key, it easy for you to access frequently used functions...
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... and select Power Options. Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver. For more power options, click in the Acer ePower Management utility, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select Acer ePower Management. The quick menu appears. You can create, switch between power plans: 1 Mouse over the Acer ePower Management application on . 4 If necessary, change the display, sleep and hibernation settings you want...
... and select Power Options. Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver. For more power options, click in the Acer ePower Management utility, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select Acer ePower Management. The quick menu appears. You can create, switch between power plans: 1 Mouse over the Acer ePower Management application on . 4 If necessary, change the display, sleep and hibernation settings you want...
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... as you change locations, networks or activities. in the Start menu • Launch Windows Mobility Center by right-clicking and select Windows Mobility Center. Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status. 8 Windows Mobility Center Empowering Technology The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities.
... as you change locations, networks or activities. in the Start menu • Launch Windows Mobility Center by right-clicking and select Windows Mobility Center. Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status. 8 Windows Mobility Center Empowering Technology The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities.
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... Description HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Indicates the computer's power status. Bluetooth (Manufacturing option) Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. 1. Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Wireless LAN (Manufacturing option) Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Caps Lock Power Lights up . English 9 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is...
... Description HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Indicates the computer's power status. Bluetooth (Manufacturing option) Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. 1. Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Wireless LAN (Manufacturing option) Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Caps Lock Power Lights up . English 9 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is...
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... Shadow minimizes open windows and prepares your display for impressive presentations. • Sync key - runs the Windows® lock function to lock the notebook when you only need to swipe your computer system to an external storage device, for a more secure, smarter and easier way to work. • Lock key - 11 English Productivity keys (only for certain models) Three productivity keys give users one-touch access to protection and manageability features for...
... Shadow minimizes open windows and prepares your display for impressive presentations. • Sync key - runs the Windows® lock function to lock the notebook when you only need to swipe your computer system to an external storage device, for a more secure, smarter and easier way to work. • Lock key - 11 English Productivity keys (only for certain models) Three productivity keys give users one-touch access to protection and manageability features for...
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... on the touchpad is enabled on your finger across the touchpad (1) to move the cursor. • Press the left (2) and right (3) buttons located beneath the touchpad to the left button. 12 3 Function Left button (2) Right button (3) Main touchpad (1) Execute Select Drag Access context menu Quickly click twice. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). Note2: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is the same...
... on the touchpad is enabled on your finger across the touchpad (1) to move the cursor. • Press the left (2) and right (3) buttons located beneath the touchpad to the left button. 12 3 Function Left button (2) Right button (3) Main touchpad (1) Execute Select Drag Access context menu Quickly click twice. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). Note2: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is the same...
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... using control keys. When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is indicated by small characters located on the keys. Use this mode when you need to connect an external keypad. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. English 15 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys.. Lock key Caps Lock...
... using control keys. When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is indicated by small characters located on the keys. Use this mode when you need to connect an external keypad. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. English 15 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys.. Lock key Caps Lock...
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... your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch users (if you are on a + < > + : Use the arrow keys to provide a variety of functions: < > : Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your edition of Access Center < > + : Open Windows Mobility Center < > + : Display the System Properties dialog box < > + : Restore minimized windows to the desktop < > + : Cycle through...
... your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch users (if you are on a + < > + : Use the arrow keys to provide a variety of functions: < > : Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your edition of Access Center < > + : Open Windows Mobility Center < > + : Display the System Properties dialog box < > + : Restore minimized windows to the desktop < > + : Cycle through...
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...'s controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Increases the screen brightness. Turns the internal touchpad on page 1. English 17 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on and off. Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Turns the display screen...
...'s controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Increases the screen brightness. Turns the internal touchpad on page 1. English 17 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on and off. Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Turns the display screen...
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Acer GridVista is a handy utility that a second display is connected, then, open the Display Settings properties box using the Control Panel or by right-clicking the Windows desktop and selecting Personalize. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to be partitioned independently. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend the desktop onto this function, please...
Acer GridVista is a handy utility that a second display is connected, then, open the Display Settings properties box using the Control Panel or by right-clicking the Windows desktop and selecting Personalize. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to be partitioned independently. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend the desktop onto this function, please...
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... the cause: • The brightness level might be too low. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be muted. Nothing appears on . If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the screen. Press and release the power button to adjust the volume. No audio is in the external USB floppy drive? You can also use of possible situations that...
... the cause: • The brightness level might be too low. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be muted. Nothing appears on . If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the screen. Press and release the power button to adjust the volume. No audio is in the external USB floppy drive? You can also use of possible situations that...
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... AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are taking the computer to a client's office or a different building, you are using one to place it in the unlocked position. 3 Press the undock button until the computer moves up. 4 Grasping both sides of Sleep mode, open the display; Then close and latch the display cover to...
... AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are taking the computer to a client's office or a different building, you are using one to place it in the unlocked position. 3 Press the undock button until the computer moves up. 4 Grasping both sides of Sleep mode, open the display; Then close and latch the display cover to...
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... listed at the top of the screen. Boot sequence To set this value to run this feature. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to Enabled. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen and use the and keys to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility...
... listed at the top of the screen. Boot sequence To set this value to run this feature. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to Enabled. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen and use the and keys to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility...
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... connections network 48 D display hotkeys 27 troubleshooting 33 DVD 54 DVD movies playing 54 E error messages 59 Euro 28 F FAQ. Index A AC adapter caring for xvi audio adjusting the volume 29 troubleshooting 33 B battery pack battery-low warning 40 caring for xvii 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...
... connections network 48 D display hotkeys 27 troubleshooting 33 DVD 54 DVD movies playing 54 E error messages 59 Euro 28 F FAQ. Index A AC adapter caring for xvi audio adjusting the volume 29 troubleshooting 33 B battery pack battery-low warning 40 caring for xvii 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...
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... 4 Connect the USB floppy drive and then boot up from the Microsoft® Windows XP® Professional/Home Edition Setup Disc to a blank 1.44MB floppy diskette. Extract AHCI F6 driver files to install operating system. Make sure the following files are contained in the root directory: 2. Pre-Install AMD® AHCI Driver for Windows XP® Operating System Pre-Installation Using the F6 Method Notes: Before you start...
... 4 Connect the USB floppy drive and then boot up from the Microsoft® Windows XP® Professional/Home Edition Setup Disc to a blank 1.44MB floppy diskette. Extract AHCI F6 driver files to install operating system. Make sure the following files are contained in the root directory: 2. Pre-Install AMD® AHCI Driver for Windows XP® Operating System Pre-Installation Using the F6 Method Notes: Before you start...