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... the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that the new power cord meets the following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7 A 125 V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent, 4.6 meters (15 feet) maximum length. Unplug this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may cause the battery to follow these guidelines may expose you need for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery...
... the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that the new power cord meets the following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7 A 125 V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent, 4.6 meters (15 feet) maximum length. Unplug this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may cause the battery to follow these guidelines may expose you need for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery...
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... Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on the screen to the basic features and functions of guides: First off To turn on how to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your notebook. poster helps you to complete the installation. Follow the instructions on your mobile computing needs. See "Front view" on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Note: Viewing...
... Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on the screen to the basic features and functions of guides: First off To turn on how to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your notebook. poster helps you to complete the installation. Follow the instructions on your mobile computing needs. See "Front view" on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Note: Viewing...
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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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... only. Make sure to external storage media. • Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. • Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. 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 a projector and adjusts display settings. • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and...
... only. Make sure to external storage media. • Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. • Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. 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 a projector and adjusts display settings. • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and...
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... also turn on . 4 If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you wish to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. Note: You cannot delete the predefined power plans. To edit a power plan: Editing a power plan allows you wish to switch to save your power management options. Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your new power plan. You can also create customized power plans. Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes...
... also turn on . 4 If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you wish to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. Note: You cannot delete the predefined power plans. To edit a power plan: Editing a power plan allows you wish to switch to save your power management options. Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your new power plan. You can also create customized power plans. Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes...
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... the graphics vendor. Empowering Technology 6 Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you need to use an external resolution that are not auto-detected, launch Acer ePresentation Management to choose an appropriate display setting. Note: If the restored resolution is not correct after disconnecting a projector, or you project your display settings using Display Properties or the utility provided by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your computer's display to an external display device or projector using the hotkey: + .
... the graphics vendor. Empowering Technology 6 Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you need to use an external resolution that are not auto-detected, launch Acer ePresentation Management to choose an appropriate display setting. Note: If the restored resolution is not correct after disconnecting a projector, or you project your display settings using Display Properties or the utility provided by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your computer's display to an external display device or projector using the hotkey: + .
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... your password. To use Acer eLock Management, the Empowering Technology password must be stolen while your system. Make sure to any reboot necessary, and will remain after rebooting, until removed. Lock(s) will immediately be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system. • Optical Drive Devices - includes any other removable storage devices that allows you can be set first. includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives...
... your password. To use Acer eLock Management, the Empowering Technology password must be stolen while your system. Make sure to any reboot necessary, and will remain after rebooting, until removed. Lock(s) will immediately be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system. • Optical Drive Devices - includes any other removable storage devices that allows you can be set first. includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives...
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... can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Empowering Technology 13 Windows Mobility Center (for Windows Vista only) The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in the Start menu Windows Mobility Center 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 change locations, networks or activities. Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external...
... can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Empowering Technology 13 Windows Mobility Center (for Windows Vista only) The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in the Start menu Windows Mobility Center 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 change locations, networks or activities. Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external...
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... from external microphones. 6 Headphones/ Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Note: Only one card can operate at any given time. communication Indicates the status of Bluetooth switch communication (manufacturing option). 9 Wireless Enable/disable the wireless function. Connects to audio line-out devices speaker/line-out jack (e.g., speakers, headphones). 7 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer and IR-aware computer). 8 Bluetooth Enable/disable the Bluetooth function. communication Indicates the...
... from external microphones. 6 Headphones/ Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Note: Only one card can operate at any given time. communication Indicates the status of Bluetooth switch communication (manufacturing option). 9 Wireless Enable/disable the wireless function. Connects to audio line-out devices speaker/line-out jack (e.g., speakers, headphones). 7 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer and IR-aware computer). 8 Bluetooth Enable/disable the Bluetooth function. communication Indicates the...
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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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.... The touchpad is enabled on your cursor pressing on the second tap and drag the cursor. Select Click once. This fingerprint reader or button mimics your touchpad. rest your fingers - Note: When using Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (Manufacturing option). and your finger on the touchpad on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. Access context menu Click once. Function Left button (1) Right button (4) Main touchpad (2) Center button (3) Execute Quickly click...
.... The touchpad is enabled on your cursor pressing on the second tap and drag the cursor. Select Click once. This fingerprint reader or button mimics your touchpad. rest your fingers - Note: When using Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (Manufacturing option). and your finger on the touchpad on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. Access context menu Click once. Function Left button (1) Right button (4) Main touchpad (2) Center button (3) Execute Quickly click...
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...-control keys. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. When Num Lock is in a embedded keypad. Use this mode when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. When Scroll Lock is on , the embedded keypad is on , the screen moves one line up or down when you need to connect an external keypad. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Desired access Number keys...
...-control keys. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. When Num Lock is in a embedded keypad. Use this mode when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. When Scroll Lock is on , the embedded keypad is on , the screen moves one line up or down when you need to connect an external keypad. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Desired access Number keys...
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... the same effect as clicking on your edition of Access Center < > + : Open Windows Mobility Center < > + : Display the System Properties dialog box < > + : Restore minimized windows to the desktop < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Windows Vista or Windows XP, some shortcuts may not function as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the application's context menu. English 31 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
... the same effect as clicking on your edition of Access Center < > + : Open Windows Mobility Center < > + : Display the System Properties dialog box < > + : Restore minimized windows to the desktop < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Windows Vista or Windows XP, some shortcuts may not function as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the application's context menu. English 31 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
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... sound volume. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Launches Acer ePower Management in the hotkey combination. Turns the internal touchpad on and off . Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. English 32 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Hotkey Icon + Function Hotkey help + Acer...
... sound volume. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Launches Acer ePower Management in the hotkey combination. Turns the internal touchpad on and off . Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. English 32 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Hotkey Icon + Function Hotkey help + Acer...
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... the computer display. Look at the power indicator: • If it is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be low and unable to power the computer. Press and release the power button to save power. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that...
... the computer display. Look at the power indicator: • If it is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be low and unable to power the computer. Press and release the power button to save power. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that...
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... and latch the display. Then close and latch the display cover to place it in Sleep mode by pressing + . Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from 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. When you...
... and latch the display. Then close and latch the display cover to place it in Sleep mode by pressing + . Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from 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. When you...
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... you can set to Enabled. Once your DVD drive is installed in the optical drive bay, you to enter the region code. Recovering your computer. 1 Eject the DVD tray and insert a DVD movie disk; English 61 Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. then close the DVD tray. You can play DVD movies on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then...
... you can set to Enabled. Once your DVD drive is installed in the optical drive bay, you to enter the region code. Recovering your computer. 1 Eject the DVD tray and insert a DVD movie disk; English 61 Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. then close the DVD tray. You can play DVD movies on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then...
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... start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Burn Disc button. 3 Select the type of Acer eRecovery Management, you from the factory. Burn backup disc Using the Burn Disc page of backup (factory default, user, current system, application) you to complete the process. English 63 3 Follow the instructions on screen to restore or recover the system from a factory default image, from a user created image, or from previously created CD and DVD backups. Restore and recovery The restore and recovery...
... start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Burn Disc button. 3 Select the type of Acer eRecovery Management, you from the factory. Burn backup disc Using the Burn Disc page of backup (factory default, user, current system, application) you to complete the process. English 63 3 Follow the instructions on screen to restore or recover the system from a factory default image, from a user created image, or from previously created CD and DVD backups. Restore and recovery The restore and recovery...