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... the wall outlet and refer servicing to replace the power cord set . The battery can be charged and The full performance of this product. • Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that may interfere with the performance of a new battery is damaged, cut or frayed...
... the wall outlet and refer servicing to replace the power cord set . The battery can be charged and The full performance of this product. • Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that may interfere with the performance of a new battery is damaged, cut or frayed...
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... system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Your guides To help you get started with setting up your notebook. For instructions on your computer. See "Front view" on page 14 for the location of guides: First off To turn on how your computer can help you for making an Acer notebook your notebook. The printed User's Guide introduces you to thank you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. For...
... system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Your guides To help you get started with setting up your notebook. For instructions on your computer. See "Front view" on page 14 for the location of guides: First off To turn on how your computer can help you for making an Acer notebook your notebook. The printed User's Guide introduces you to thank you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. For...
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... password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer ePresentation Management 6 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) 7 Acer eLock Management 8 Acer eRecovery Management 10 Acer eSettings Management 12 Windows Mobility Center (for Windows Vista only) 13 Your Acer notebook tour 14 Closed front view 15 Left view 16 Right view 18 Rear view 18 Base view 19 Specifications 20 Indicators 25 Easy-launch buttons 26 Touchpad 28 Touchpad basics 28 Using the keyboard 30 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 30 Windows keys...
... password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer ePresentation Management 6 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) 7 Acer eLock Management 8 Acer eRecovery Management 10 Acer eSettings Management 12 Windows Mobility Center (for Windows Vista only) 13 Your Acer notebook tour 14 Closed front view 15 Left view 16 Right view 18 Rear view 18 Base view 19 Specifications 20 Indicators 25 Easy-launch buttons 26 Touchpad 28 Touchpad basics 28 Using the keyboard 30 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 30 Windows keys...
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Using a computer security lock 34 Audio 35 Adjusting the volume 35 Using the system utilities 36 Acer Bio-Protection (for selected models) 36 NTI Shadow 37 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 38 Launch Manager 39 Frequently asked questions 41 Requesting service 44 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 44 Before you call 44 Battery pack 45 Battery pack characteristics 45 Maximizing the battery's life 45 Installing and removing the battery pack 46 Charging the battery 47...
Using a computer security lock 34 Audio 35 Adjusting the volume 35 Using the system utilities 36 Acer Bio-Protection (for selected models) 36 NTI Shadow 37 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 38 Launch Manager 39 Frequently asked questions 41 Requesting service 44 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 44 Before you call 44 Battery pack 45 Battery pack characteristics 45 Maximizing the battery's life 45 Installing and removing the battery pack 46 Charging the battery 47...
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... 76 Index 79 Connectivity options 55 Fax/data modem 55 Built-in network feature 56 Fast Infrared (FIR) 56 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 57 IEEE 1394 port 57 PC Card slot 58 ExpressCard 59 Installing memory 60 BIOS utility 60 Boot sequence 60 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 61 Password 61 Using software 61 Playing DVD movies 61 Acer eRecovery Management 62 Create backup 62 Burn backup disc 63 Restore and recovery 63 Troubleshooting 64 Troubleshooting tips 64 Error messages 64 Regulations...
... 76 Index 79 Connectivity options 55 Fax/data modem 55 Built-in network feature 56 Fast Infrared (FIR) 56 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 57 IEEE 1394 port 57 PC Card slot 58 ExpressCard 59 Installing memory 60 BIOS utility 60 Boot sequence 60 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 61 Password 61 Using software 61 Playing DVD movies 61 Acer eRecovery Management 62 Create backup 62 Burn backup disc 63 Restore and recovery 63 Troubleshooting 64 Troubleshooting tips 64 Error messages 64 Regulations...
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... "Password Setup" to a projector and adjusts display settings. • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and encryption. (for general reference only. Actual product specifications may vary. • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to do so. Empowering Technology 1 Acer Empowering Technology The Empowering Technology toolbar makes it . Make sure to access frequently used functions and...
... "Password Setup" to a projector and adjusts display settings. • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and encryption. (for general reference only. Actual product specifications may vary. • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to do so. Empowering Technology 1 Acer Empowering Technology The Empowering Technology toolbar makes it . Make sure to access frequently used functions and...
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... Start menu, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select "Acer ePower Management". To create a new power plan: Creating customized power plans allows you to save and quickly switch to a personalized set of power options. 1 Click the Create Power Plan icon. 2 Enter a name for your new power plan. 3 Choose a predefined power plan to base your computer to use. 5 Click "OK" to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. To access this utility, select "Acer...
... Start menu, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select "Acer ePower Management". To create a new power plan: Creating customized power plans allows you to save and quickly switch to a personalized set of power options. 1 Click the Create Power Plan icon. 2 Enter a name for your new power plan. 3 Choose a predefined power plan to base your computer to use. 5 Click "OK" to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. To access this utility, select "Acer...
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... system and the external display supports it, your display settings using the hotkey: + . For projectors and external devices that is not correct after disconnecting a projector, or you project your computer's display to an external display device or projector using Display Properties or the utility provided by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display is connected to choose an appropriate display setting. Note: If the restored resolution is not...
... system and the external display supports it, your display settings using the hotkey: + . For projectors and external devices that is not correct after disconnecting a projector, or you project your computer's display to an external display device or projector using Display Properties or the utility provided by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display is connected to choose an appropriate display setting. Note: If the restored resolution is not...
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...: If you lose the Empowering Technology password, there is unattended. • Removable Storage Devices - To use Acer eLock Management, the Empowering Technology password must be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system. • Optical Drive Devices - Lock(s) will remain after rebooting, until removed. includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives, and any other removable storage devices that can be set without any kind of the...
...: If you lose the Empowering Technology password, there is unattended. • Removable Storage Devices - To use Acer eLock Management, the Empowering Technology password must be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system. • Optical Drive Devices - Lock(s) will remain after rebooting, until removed. includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives, and any other removable storage devices that can be set without any kind of the...
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... also includes 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. Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status. To launch Windows Mobility Center: • Use the shortcut key < > + • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel • Start Windows Mobility...
... also includes 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. Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status. To launch Windows Mobility Center: • Use the shortcut key < > + • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel • Start Windows Mobility...
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... lock slot 2 Ethernet (RJ-45) port 3 External display (VGA) port 4 DVI-D DVI-D port Description Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Supports digital video connections. communication Indicates the status of Bluetooth switch communication (manufacturing option). 9 Wireless Enable/disable the wireless function. English 16 # Icon Item 3 5-in-1 card reader 4 Line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman, mp3 player) Accepts inputs from external microphones. 6 Headphones/ Connects to audio line-out devices speaker/line-out jack...
... lock slot 2 Ethernet (RJ-45) port 3 External display (VGA) port 4 DVI-D DVI-D port Description Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Supports digital video connections. communication Indicates the status of Bluetooth switch communication (manufacturing option). 9 Wireless Enable/disable the wireless function. English 16 # Icon Item 3 5-in-1 card reader 4 Line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman, mp3 player) Accepts inputs from external microphones. 6 Headphones/ Connects to audio line-out devices speaker/line-out jack...
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... touchpad pointing device with 4-way scroll button (manufacturing option) 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support, independent Euro and US dollar sign keys Easy-launch buttons: Acer Empowering Key, Internet, email, user-progammable Productivity keys: Lock, Presentation, Sync Front-access communication switches: WLAN and Bluetooth® Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers Built-in microphone MS-Sound compatible Acer Video Conference featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam supporting...
... touchpad pointing device with 4-way scroll button (manufacturing option) 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support, independent Euro and US dollar sign keys Easy-launch buttons: Acer Empowering Key, Internet, email, user-progammable Productivity keys: Lock, Presentation, Sync Front-access communication switches: WLAN and Bluetooth® Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers Built-in microphone MS-Sound compatible Acer Video Conference featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam supporting...
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... right a page. Function Left button (1) Right button (4) Main touchpad (2) Center button (3) Execute Quickly click twice. This fingerprint reader or button mimics your fingers - It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. English 29 (for selected models) to scroll up or down and move up /down /left/right (Manufacturing option). Drag Click and hold to move left / right using the touchpad, keep it - Note: By default, vertical and...
... right a page. Function Left button (1) Right button (4) Main touchpad (2) Center button (3) Execute Quickly click twice. This fingerprint reader or button mimics your fingers - It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. English 29 (for selected models) to scroll up or down and move up /down /left/right (Manufacturing option). Drag Click and hold to move left / right using the touchpad, keep it - Note: By default, vertical and...
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.... Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Use this mode when you press the up or down when you need to connect an external keypad. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in a embedded keypad. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on and off Type numbers...
.... Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Use this mode when you press the up or down when you need to connect an external keypad. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in a embedded keypad. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on and off Type numbers...
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... of Windows Vista or Windows XP, some shortcuts may not function as clicking the right mouse button; It can also be used with other 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 computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to a network domain...
... of Windows Vista or Windows XP, some shortcuts may not function as clicking the right mouse button; It can also be used with other 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 computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to a network domain...
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... "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. Increases the sound volume. Hotkey Icon + Function Hotkey help + Acer eSettings + + + + + + + Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Volume up Description Displays help on and off. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Turns the speakers on hotkeys. English 32 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.
... "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. Increases the sound volume. Hotkey Icon + Function Hotkey help + Acer eSettings + + + + + + + Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Volume up Description Displays help on and off. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Turns the speakers on hotkeys. English 32 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.
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... key to turn the display back on an external monitor. Then click on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up the "Display Properties" dialog box. Nothing appears on the screen. Press and release the power button to save power. Remove or replace it is not lit, no power is being supplied to the computer. I turned on the Settings tab to make sure that the AC adapter...
... key to turn the display back on an external monitor. Then click on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up the "Display Properties" dialog box. Nothing appears on the screen. Press and release the power button to save power. Remove or replace it is not lit, no power is being supplied to the computer. I turned on the Settings tab to make sure that the AC adapter...
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... secure the computer. You can put the computer in Sleep mode. To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, 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. Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories: 1 Save any open the display;
... secure the computer. You can put the computer in Sleep mode. To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, 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. Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories: 1 Save any open the display;
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... the DVD drive module is set a password on your computer. 1 Eject the DVD tray and insert a DVD movie disk; Once your hard disk does not reset the number of China Recovering your DVD drive is installed in the optical drive bay, you to enable this value to Enabled. Important! Region code 1 2 3 4 5 6 Country or region USA, Canada Europe, Middle East, South Africa, Japan Southeast Asia, Taiwan, South Korea Latin America, Australia, New...
... the DVD drive module is set a password on your computer. 1 Eject the DVD tray and insert a DVD movie disk; Once your hard disk does not reset the number of China Recovering your DVD drive is installed in the optical drive bay, you to enable this value to Enabled. Important! Region code 1 2 3 4 5 6 Country or region USA, Canada Europe, Middle East, South Africa, Japan Southeast Asia, Taiwan, South Korea Latin America, Australia, New...
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... created backup image to disc. 4 Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process. English 63 3 Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process. Burn backup disc Using the Burn Disc page of backup (factory default, user, current system, application) you would like to burn to you from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Burn Disc button. 3 Select the type...
... created backup image to disc. 4 Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process. English 63 3 Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process. Burn backup disc Using the Burn Disc page of backup (factory default, user, current system, application) you would like to burn to you from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Burn Disc button. 3 Select the type...