Acer Extensa Notebook Series Generic User Guide
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... only with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may result in performance, indicating a need to qualified service personnel. Do not use it to normal condition. Failure to follow these guidelines may cause the battery to dangerous voltage points or other controls may expose you to...
... only with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may result in performance, indicating a need to qualified service personnel. Do not use it to normal condition. Failure to follow these guidelines may cause the battery to dangerous voltage points or other controls may expose you to...
Acer Extensa Notebook Series Generic User Guide
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... more on the screen to complete the installation. This guide contains detailed information on AcerSystem User Guide will occasionally refer to functions or features which are for errors contained in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on how to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the series, but not necessarily in the model you for making an Acer notebook your notebook. If Adobe Reader is available...
... more on the screen to complete the installation. This guide contains detailed information on AcerSystem User Guide will occasionally refer to functions or features which are for errors contained in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on how to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the series, but not necessarily in the model you for making an Acer notebook your notebook. If Adobe Reader is available...
Acer Extensa Notebook Series Generic User Guide
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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...
Acer Extensa Notebook Series Generic User Guide
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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...
Acer Extensa Notebook Series Generic User Guide
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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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... 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 and manage your new Acer system. For help with a particular utility, launch the utility and click the icon at the buttom of the active window. Launching Acer Empowering Technology...
... 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 and manage your new Acer system. For help with a particular utility, launch the utility and click the icon at the buttom of the active window. Launching Acer Empowering Technology...
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...Management. The quick menu appears. To create a new power plan: Creating customized power plans allows you want your power management options. You can also create customized power plans. 4 Empowering Technology Acer ePower Management (only for certain models) Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your computer to use. 5 Click OK to . 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 to save your new power...
...Management. The quick menu appears. To create a new power plan: Creating customized power plans allows you want your power management options. You can also create customized power plans. 4 Empowering Technology Acer ePower Management (only for certain models) Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your computer to use. 5 Click OK to . 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 to save your new power...
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... Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and a shortcut to fit the situation as you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. To launch Windows Mobility Center: • Use the shortcut key < > + • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in the system tray Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking...
... Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and a shortcut to fit the situation as you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. To launch Windows Mobility Center: • Use the shortcut key < > + • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in the system tray Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking...
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... battery is active. Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is closed up. Icon Function Description HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Wireless LAN (Manufacturing option) Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Indicates the computer's power status. English 9 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is activated. Bluetooth (Manufacturing option) Indicates the status of wireless LAN...
... battery is active. Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is closed up. Icon Function Description HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Wireless LAN (Manufacturing option) Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Indicates the computer's power status. English 9 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is activated. Bluetooth (Manufacturing option) Indicates the status of wireless LAN...
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... with Acer Bio-Protection, you step out. instantly synchronizes your computer system to lock the notebook when you only need to swipe your finger to work. • Lock key - minimizes open windows and prepares your open application windows and prepares the display for presenting Launch NTI Shadow runs the Windows® lock function to an external storage device, for convenient and secure backup. Icon Productivity key Lock Presentation Sync Default application Launch Windows Lock function...
... with Acer Bio-Protection, you step out. instantly synchronizes your computer system to lock the notebook when you only need to swipe your finger to work. • Lock key - minimizes open windows and prepares your open application windows and prepares the display for presenting Launch NTI Shadow runs the Windows® lock function to an external storage device, for convenient and secure backup. Icon Productivity key Lock Presentation Sync Default application Launch Windows Lock function...
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... numeric mode. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. Use this mode when you press the up or down when you need to connect an external keypad. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Hold while using cursor- When Scroll Lock is on , the embedded keypad is indicated by...
... numeric mode. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. Use this mode when you press the up or down when you need to connect an external keypad. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Hold while using cursor- When Scroll Lock is on , the embedded keypad is indicated by...
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... any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Decreases the sound volume. + < > + < > Brightness up Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. English 17 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Turns the display screen backlight off . Turns the speakers on page 1. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Hotkey Icon + Function Hotkey help Description...
... any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Decreases the sound volume. + < > + < > Brightness up Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. English 17 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Turns the display screen backlight off . Turns the speakers on page 1. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Hotkey Icon + Function Hotkey help Description...
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... to Start, All Programs and click on certain models. 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. You may choose any one of your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. To access this monitor...
... to Start, All Programs and click on certain models. 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. You may choose any one of your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. To access this monitor...
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.... Remove or replace it may arise during the use the volume control buttons to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to the power outlet. • If it is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. You can also use of possible situations that the AC adapter...
.... Remove or replace it may arise during the use the volume control buttons to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to the power outlet. • If it is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. You can also use of possible situations that the AC adapter...
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... external accessories: 1 Save any open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off Or: You can now safely take the computer anywhere you are ready to disconnect your computer from Acer ezDock II/II+: 1 Make sure that the battery pack is in place and in Sleep mode...
... external accessories: 1 Save any open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off Or: You can now safely take the computer anywhere you are ready to disconnect your computer from Acer ezDock II/II+: 1 Make sure that the battery pack is in place and in Sleep mode...
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... encounter configuration problems, you do not need to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Boot sequence To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to set this value to Enabled. while the notebook PC logo is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to enable this utility. Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk...
... encounter configuration problems, you do not need to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Boot sequence To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to set this value to Enabled. while the notebook PC logo is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to enable this utility. Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk...
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... 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 25 on indicator 21 care AC adapter xvi battery pack xvii computer xvi CD-ROM ejecting manually 34 troubleshooting 34 charging...
... 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 25 on indicator 21 care AC adapter xvi battery pack xvii computer xvi CD-ROM ejecting manually 34 troubleshooting 34 charging...
Quick Start Guide
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... Reader setup program first. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on AcerSystem User Guide will occasionally refer to functions or features which are marked in the Extensa product series. The Quick Guide introduces you to the AcerSystem User Guide. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. Follow the instructions on such subjects as Acer's Empowering Technology, using the keyboard, audio, etc. The Extensa Series Generic User Guide contains useful...
... Reader setup program first. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on AcerSystem User Guide will occasionally refer to functions or features which are marked in the Extensa product series. The Quick Guide introduces you to the AcerSystem User Guide. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. Follow the instructions on such subjects as Acer's Empowering Technology, using the keyboard, audio, etc. The Extensa Series Generic User Guide contains useful...
Quick Start Guide
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... USB mouse, USB camera). Connect to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. External display (VGA) port Connects to remove/install the card. HDMI port USB 2.0 port 5-in-1 card reader PC Card slot Supports high definition digital video connections (only for certain models). Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), and xD-Picture Card. button Note: Push to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Only one Type II PC Card. 8 PC Card slot eject Ejects the PC Card from the slot. Accepts one card can operate...
... USB mouse, USB camera). Connect to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. External display (VGA) port Connects to remove/install the card. HDMI port USB 2.0 port 5-in-1 card reader PC Card slot Supports high definition digital video connections (only for certain models). Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), and xD-Picture Card. button Note: Push to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Only one Type II PC Card. 8 PC Card slot eject Ejects the PC Card from the slot. Accepts one card can operate...
Pre-Install Intel® AHCI Driver for Windows XP® Operating System
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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. Page 1 of 4 Pre-Install Intel® AHCI Driver for Windows XP® Operating System Pre-Installation Using the F6 Method Notes: Before you start to install Microsoft® Windows XP® operating system, you will need an...
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. Page 1 of 4 Pre-Install Intel® AHCI Driver for Windows XP® Operating System Pre-Installation Using the F6 Method Notes: Before you start to install Microsoft® Windows XP® operating system, you will need an...
