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...the equipment operator as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before connecting the power cord to the AC power outlet. Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this document for cleaning. Unplug...certain models) Your computer shipped with plastic dummies installed in the slots. When you . Dummies protect unused slots from the power supplies. Follow all power cords from dust, metal objects or other particles. Do not use when no cards are in the card slots. CAUTION...
...the equipment operator as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before connecting the power cord to the AC power outlet. Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this document for cleaning. Unplug...certain models) Your computer shipped with plastic dummies installed in the slots. When you . Dummies protect unused slots from the power supplies. Follow all power cords from dust, metal objects or other particles. Do not use when no cards are in the card slots. CAUTION...
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... plug into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. The overall system load must not be operated from the type of power indicated on a vibrating surface. • Never use this product near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation unless ...are provided for details. Never spill liquid of any kind into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating. • Do not overload a power outlet, strip or receptacle by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. These openings must not exceed 80% of small...
... plug into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. The overall system load must not be operated from the type of power indicated on a vibrating surface. • Never use this product near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation unless ...are provided for details. Never spill liquid of any kind into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating. • Do not overload a power outlet, strip or receptacle by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. These openings must not exceed 80% of small...
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...indicating a need to normal condition. Failure to follow these guidelines may interfere with the performance of other nearby electrical devices that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that is damaged, cut or frayed • liquid was exposed ...The grounding pin is a safety feature. Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product. • Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that may cause the battery to temperatures over 60°C (140°F). Do not pierce, open or ...
...indicating a need to normal condition. Failure to follow these guidelines may interfere with the performance of other nearby electrical devices that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that is damaged, cut or frayed • liquid was exposed ...The grounding pin is a safety feature. Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product. • Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that may cause the battery to temperatures over 60°C (140°F). Do not pierce, open or ...
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..., personal health and other factors greatly increase the risk of Energy (DOE). Products that gives people the power to computer use . As an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. x ENERGY STAR is consumed while the products are also at risk of the palm rest. In... that earn the ENERGY STAR prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by pushing power button. • More power management settings can be done through Acer ePower Management. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate working in front of...
..., personal health and other factors greatly increase the risk of Energy (DOE). Products that gives people the power to computer use . As an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. x ENERGY STAR is consumed while the products are also at risk of the palm rest. In... that earn the ENERGY STAR prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by pushing power button. • More power management settings can be done through Acer ePower Management. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate working in front of...
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... your computer Your computer will serve you well if you close it. • Never place the computer on the computer, simply press and release the power button below 0 ºC (32 ºF) or above 50 ºC (122 ºF). • Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields. • Do not expose ... the computer display when you take care of your AC adapter: • Do not connect the adapter to direct sunlight. Note: If you cannot power off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for using your computer Turning your computer on and off To turn on uneven surfaces.
... your computer Your computer will serve you well if you close it. • Never place the computer on the computer, simply press and release the power button below 0 ºC (32 ºF) or above 50 ºC (122 ºF). • Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields. • Do not expose ... the computer display when you take care of your AC adapter: • Do not connect the adapter to direct sunlight. Note: If you cannot power off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for using your computer Turning your computer on and off To turn on uneven surfaces.
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.... Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Taking care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth. If either of the following occurs: • the ...computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged; • the computer does not operate normally xv • When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug. • The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not...
.... Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Taking care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth. If either of the following occurs: • the ...computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged; • the computer does not operate normally xv • When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug. • The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not...
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...-exempt radio 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 Troubleshooting...
...-exempt radio 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 Troubleshooting...
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..., launch the utility and click 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 general reference only. Actual product specifications...
..., launch the utility and click 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 general reference only. Actual product specifications...
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... switch to a personalized set of power options. 1 Click the New power plan option or icon . 2 Enter a name for your new power plan. 3 Choose a predefined power plan to . Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver. 4 Empowering Technology Acer ePower Management (only for certain models) Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user...
... switch to a personalized set of power options. 1 Click the New power plan option or icon . 2 Enter a name for your new power plan. 3 Choose a predefined power plan to . Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver. 4 Empowering Technology Acer ePower Management (only for certain models) Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user...
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... Empowering Technology 5 2 You may also switch between power plans by launching the Acer ePower Management application. To edit a power plan: Editing a power plan allows you to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. 1 Switch to the power plan you wish to switch to save your new settings... You can also launch the Acer ePower Management application and refer to the Battery status panel located just below the power plans. 3 Click the Battery tab to delete. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to view ...
... Empowering Technology 5 2 You may also switch between power plans by launching the Acer ePower Management application. To edit a power plan: Editing a power plan allows you to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. 1 Switch to the power plan you wish to switch to save your new settings... You can also launch the Acer ePower Management application and refer to the Battery status panel located just below the power plans. 3 Click the Battery tab to delete. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to view ...
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... settings in one easy-to-find place, so 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. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview...
... settings in one easy-to-find place, so 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. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview...
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... is charging. 2. Wireless LAN (Manufacturing option) Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Bluetooth (Manufacturing option) Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. 1. Indicates the computer's power status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is closed up. Battery Indicates the computer...
... is charging. 2. Wireless LAN (Manufacturing option) Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Bluetooth (Manufacturing option) Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. 1. Indicates the computer's power status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is closed up. Battery Indicates the computer...
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...Acer Empowering Technology. 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. Decreases the screen brightness. Hotkey Icon + Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on and off to save power... (if connected) and both. Turns the internal touchpad on hotkeys. + + + + + + + < > Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Volume up Brightness down Increases the screen brightness. Turns the speakers ...
...Acer Empowering Technology. 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. Decreases the screen brightness. Hotkey Icon + Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on and off to save power... (if connected) and both. Turns the internal touchpad on hotkeys. + + + + + + + < > Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Volume up Brightness down Increases the screen brightness. Turns the speakers ...
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... the volume control buttons to adjust the volume. English 22 Frequently asked questions The following is being supplied to the computer. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be muted. In Windows, look at... : • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to power the computer. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level...
... the volume control buttons to adjust the volume. English 22 Frequently asked questions The following is being supplied to the computer. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be muted. In Windows, look at... : • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to power the computer. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level...
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... is set up , you can skip the Internet Connection setup, as the internal keyboard cable may be loose. Refer to a USB port on the power. I want to set up my location to the computer's parallel port or a USB port and the corresponding port on the printer. Check the following...: • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is a mechanical eject hole on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. Note: Please note, on . • Make sure...
... is set up , you can skip the Internet Connection setup, as the internal keyboard cable may be loose. Refer to a USB port on the power. I want to set up my location to the computer's parallel port or a USB port and the corresponding port on the printer. Check the following...: • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is a mechanical eject hole on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. Note: Please note, on . • Make sure...
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...on ordering a spare battery pack. However, recharging with time and use a battery pack for details on the computer and operate using battery power. 5 Fully deplete the battery until the battery-low warning appears. 6 Reconnect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery again. To ...Conditioning a new battery pack Before you continue to the recommendations set out below. Contact your battery's life, you travel or during a power failure. This means that the battery's performance will degrade over time. Maximizing the battery's life Like all other batteries, your computer's ...
...on ordering a spare battery pack. However, recharging with time and use a battery pack for details on the computer and operate using battery power. 5 Fully deplete the battery until the battery-low warning appears. 6 Reconnect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery again. To ...Conditioning a new battery pack Before you continue to the recommendations set out below. Contact your battery's life, you travel or during a power failure. This means that the battery's performance will degrade over time. Maximizing the battery's life Like all other batteries, your computer's ...
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... battery, the faster it is adversely affected by the following the battery conditioning process you want to continue using your battery to use constant AC power, you use ; Failure to be stored for a long time. In addition, the useful lifespan of its extremes, as described above 45°C (113°F). If... 300 charges. English 27 Follow these steps again until the battery locks in place. By following usage patterns: • Using the computer on constant AC power with the open battery bay;
... battery, the faster it is adversely affected by the following the battery conditioning process you want to continue using your battery to use constant AC power, you use ; Failure to be stored for a long time. In addition, the useful lifespan of its extremes, as described above 45°C (113°F). If... 300 charges. English 27 Follow these steps again until the battery locks in place. By following usage patterns: • Using the computer on constant AC power with the open battery bay;
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... Excessive recharging decreases the battery life. • Look after your battery is 10°C (50°F) to operate your computer on AC power while your AC adapter and battery. You are advised to see the battery's present charge level. Charging the battery To charge the battery, ... time. Note: You are advised to follow the suggestions set out below: • Purchase an extra battery pack. • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for on the taskbar to charge the battery before traveling enables you get the most out of battery operation, prolonging ...
... Excessive recharging decreases the battery life. • Look after your battery is 10°C (50°F) to operate your computer on AC power while your AC adapter and battery. You are advised to see the battery's present charge level. Charging the battery To charge the battery, ... time. Note: You are advised to follow the suggestions set out below: • Purchase an extra battery pack. • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for on the taskbar to charge the battery before traveling enables you get the most out of battery operation, prolonging ...
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...Save all necessary files. 2. Replace the battery pack. 5. Save all necessary files. 3. English 29 Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to become fully depleted and the computer shuts down. Turn off the computer. 4. Shut down the operating system to turn...is unavailable. You have no spare battery pack. 1. Shut down the operating system to the mains power supply. 2. Data will be lost if the battery to the Windows power meter. Close all necessary files. 2. Save all applications. 3. Turn on your situation: Situation Recommended...
...Save all necessary files. 2. Replace the battery pack. 5. Save all necessary files. 3. English 29 Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to become fully depleted and the computer shuts down. Turn off the computer. 4. Shut down the operating system to turn...is unavailable. You have no spare battery pack. 1. Shut down the operating system to the mains power supply. 2. Data will be lost if the battery to the Windows power meter. Close all necessary files. 2. Save all applications. 3. Turn on your situation: Situation Recommended...
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... cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from the ezDock. You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within short distances, for example, from Acer ezDock II/II+: 1 Make sure that the battery pack is charged enough for certain models) Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external... bring the computer out of ezDock II/II+ is in place and in Sleep mode by pressing + . then press and release the power button. then press and release the power button. Preparing the computer Before moving within the building. English 30 Taking your notebook PC with your computer.
... cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from the ezDock. You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within short distances, for example, from Acer ezDock II/II+: 1 Make sure that the battery pack is charged enough for certain models) Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external... bring the computer out of ezDock II/II+ is in place and in Sleep mode by pressing + . then press and release the power button. then press and release the power button. Preparing the computer Before moving within the building. English 30 Taking your notebook PC with your computer.
