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... strips are not sure of the type of power available, consult your electrician for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on a vibrating surface. • Never use this product on the cord. • If an extension ...rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. The openings should be operated from lithium battery pack. Do not locate this product through cabinet slots as they may result in electric shock and/or injury. iv Warnings • Do...
... strips are not sure of the type of power available, consult your electrician for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on a vibrating surface. • Never use this product on the cord. • If an extension ...rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. The openings should be operated from lithium battery pack. Do not locate this product through cabinet slots as they may result in electric shock and/or injury. iv Warnings • Do...
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... Unplug this product. • Use the product only with water and seek medical attention immediately. Failure to follow these guidelines may cause the battery to qualified service personnel. Refer all servicing to leak acid, become hot, explode or ignite and cause injury and/or damage. Do not...interfere with the performance of other risks. Do not use it to replace the power cord set . The full performance of the battery, charging will often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of this product from unexpected noise produced by other ...
... Unplug this product. • Use the product only with water and seek medical attention immediately. Failure to follow these guidelines may cause the battery to qualified service personnel. Refer all servicing to leak acid, become hot, explode or ignite and cause injury and/or damage. Do not...interfere with the performance of other risks. Do not use it to replace the power cord set . The full performance of the battery, charging will often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of this product from unexpected noise produced by other ...
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...coin, clip or pen causes direct connection of the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals of the battery. (These look like metal strips on the use any area with Acer approved chargers designated for its intended purpose. Do not switch the notebook on boats, chemical transfer...blasting operations are often, but it may explode. Follow local regulations when disposing of fire or explosion. Batteries may present a risk of used batteries. Battery performance is especially limited in temperatures well below deck on when wireless phone use is damaged. When the ...
...coin, clip or pen causes direct connection of the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals of the battery. (These look like metal strips on the use any area with Acer approved chargers designated for its intended purpose. Do not switch the notebook on boats, chemical transfer...blasting operations are often, but it may explode. Follow local regulations when disposing of fire or explosion. Batteries may present a risk of used batteries. Battery performance is especially limited in temperatures well below deck on when wireless phone use is damaged. When the ...
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... Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of the following occurs: • the computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged; • the computer does not operate normally please refer ... as replacements. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1 Turn off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. Keep them away from children. • Dispose of used batteries according to "Frequently asked questions" on page 41. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Turn the power...
... Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of the following occurs: • the computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged; • the computer does not operate normally please refer ... as replacements. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1 Turn off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. Keep them away from children. • Dispose of used batteries according to "Frequently asked questions" on page 41. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Turn the power...
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... xiv Taking care of your AC adapter xiv Taking care of your battery pack xv Cleaning and servicing xv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology 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...
... xiv Taking care of your AC adapter xiv Taking care of your battery pack xv Cleaning and servicing xv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology 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...
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... 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 Checking the battery level 47 Optimising battery life 47 Battery...
... 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 Checking the battery level 47 Optimising battery life 47 Battery...
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... or write down your new Acer system. 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 encryption. ...
... or write down your new Acer system. 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 encryption. ...
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...save your power management options. View and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". Note: You cannot delete the predefined power plans. Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High ...power plans: 1 Select the power plan you wish to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. 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. To edit...
...save your power management options. View and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". Note: You cannot delete the predefined power plans. Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High ...power plans: 1 Select the power plan you wish to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. 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. To edit...
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Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to the panel in 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you are currently using. to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to save your new settings. Click the sleep and hibernate modes.
Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to the panel in 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you are currently using. to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to save your new settings. Click the sleep and hibernate modes.
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19 Base view English # Item Description 1 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Battery release latch Releases the battery to remove the battery pack. 4 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 5 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 6 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws)
19 Base view English # Item Description 1 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Battery release latch Releases the battery to remove the battery pack. 4 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 5 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 6 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws)
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... graphics • 15.4" WXGA TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ • ATI Radeon® X1250 integrated 3D graphics, with up to 896 MB of HyperMemory™...interface) support Storage subsystem • 80/120/160 GB or larger hard disk drive with enhanced Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) (for selected models) • 80/120/160 GB or larger hard disk drive with... (D) x 30.3/43 (H) mm (14.17 x 10.51 x 1.09/1.69 inches) • 3.02 kg (6.65 lbs.) with 8-cell battery pack • 2.88 kg (6.36 lbs.) with 6-cell...
... graphics • 15.4" WXGA TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ • ATI Radeon® X1250 integrated 3D graphics, with up to 896 MB of HyperMemory™...interface) support Storage subsystem • 80/120/160 GB or larger hard disk drive with enhanced Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) (for selected models) • 80/120/160 GB or larger hard disk drive with... (D) x 30.3/43 (H) mm (14.17 x 10.51 x 1.09/1.69 inches) • 3.02 kg (6.65 lbs.) with 8-cell battery pack • 2.88 kg (6.36 lbs.) with 6-cell...
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...• • • ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes 71 W 4800 mAh Li-ion battery pack (8-cell) 44 W 4000 mAh Li-ion battery pack (6-cell) 3-pin 65 W AC adapter • 2.5-hour rapid charge system-off • 3.5-hour charge-in-use 3-pin 90 ...W AC adapter supporting Acer QuicCharge™ technology: • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge system-off • 3-...
...• • • ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes 71 W 4800 mAh Li-ion battery pack (8-cell) 44 W 4000 mAh Li-ion battery pack (6-cell) 3-pin 65 W AC adapter • 2.5-hour rapid charge system-off • 3.5-hour charge-in-use 3-pin 90 ...W AC adapter supporting Acer QuicCharge™ technology: • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge system-off • 3-...
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English 24 Options and accessories Environment System compliance Warranty • Acer Xpress VoIP phone featuring Acer Video Conference Manager • 512 MB/1 GB/ 2 GB DDR2 667 MHz soDIMM modules • 8-cell Li-ion battery pack • External USB floppy disk drive • 3-pin 65 W AC adaptor • 3-pin 90 W AC adaptor • Temperature: •...
English 24 Options and accessories Environment System compliance Warranty • Acer Xpress VoIP phone featuring Acer Video Conference Manager • 512 MB/1 GB/ 2 GB DDR2 667 MHz soDIMM modules • 8-cell Li-ion battery pack • External USB floppy disk drive • 3-pin 65 W AC adaptor • 3-pin 90 W AC adaptor • Temperature: •...
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Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates when the hard disk drive is closed up. Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Bluetooth Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is active. 25 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status.
Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates when the hard disk drive is closed up. Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Bluetooth Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is active. 25 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status.
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...the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Empowering Technology. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. Icon Easy-launch button Acer Empowering Technology Web browser Mail P Programmable key Default application Acer Empowering Technology (userprogrammable) Internet browser (user-programmable) Email... are : mail, Web browser, Empowering Key < > and one user-programmable button. See "Launch Manager" on page 1. Please see "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 39. Press < > to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. English 26 1. Charging:...
...the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Empowering Technology. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. Icon Easy-launch button Acer Empowering Technology Web browser Mail P Programmable key Default application Acer Empowering Technology (userprogrammable) Internet browser (user-programmable) Email... are : mail, Web browser, Empowering Key < > and one user-programmable button. See "Launch Manager" on page 1. Please see "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 39. Press < > to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. English 26 1. Charging:...
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... solutions are using on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be too low. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the power outlet. • If it with a system disk... than this native resoution, the screen expands to fill the computer display. Press and release the power button to turn the display back on the battery, it is not lit, no power is being supplied to the computer. Image is set to an external monitor. Look at the power indicator: •...
... solutions are using on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be too low. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the power outlet. • If it with a system disk... than this native resoution, the screen expands to fill the computer display. Press and release the power button to turn the display back on the battery, it is not lit, no power is being supplied to the computer. Image is set to an external monitor. Look at the power indicator: •...
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... adapter. 4 Turn on ordering a spare battery pack. Maximizing the battery's life Like all other batteries, your battery's life, you travel or during a power failure. The battery is advisable to recharge the battery while you long 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...
... adapter. 4 Turn on ordering a spare battery pack. Maximizing the battery's life Like all other batteries, your battery's life, you travel or during a power failure. The battery is advisable to recharge the battery while you long 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...
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...; Using the computer on constant AC power with the open battery bay; A standard computer battery has a life span of its extremes, as described above 45°C (113°F). To install a battery pack: 1 Align the battery with the battery inserted. make sure that the end with the contacts will ...will also shorten the effective lifespan of the battery is facing up. 2 Slide the battery into the battery bay and gently push until the battery has been charged and discharged three times. Before removing the battery from obtaining the maximum battery charge, and will reach the end of about...
...; Using the computer on constant AC power with the open battery bay; A standard computer battery has a life span of its extremes, as described above 45°C (113°F). To install a battery pack: 1 Align the battery with the battery inserted. make sure that the end with the contacts will ...will also shorten the effective lifespan of the battery is facing up. 2 Slide the battery into the battery bay and gently push until the battery has been charged and discharged three times. Before removing the battery from obtaining the maximum battery charge, and will reach the end of about...
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... it will continue to 30°C. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and connect to release the battery. 2 Pull the battery from the battery bay. Note: You are advised to follow the...computer turned off results in a cool, dry place. Optimising battery life Optimizing battery life helps you to see the battery's present charge level. Charging the battery overnight before retiring for selected model). • Store the battery pack in a significantly faster charge time. English English 47...
... it will continue to 30°C. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and connect to release the battery. 2 Pull the battery from the battery bay. Note: You are advised to follow the...computer turned off results in a cool, dry place. Optimising battery life Optimizing battery life helps you to see the battery's present charge level. Charging the battery overnight before retiring for selected model). • Store the battery pack in a significantly faster charge time. English English 47...
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... want to the Windows power meter. You have no spare battery pack. 1. English 48 Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to recharge the battery rapidly. An extra fully charged battery pack is unavailable. Shut down . Data will be lost if the battery to become fully depleted and the computer shuts down the operating...
... want to the Windows power meter. You have no spare battery pack. 1. English 48 Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to recharge the battery rapidly. An extra fully charged battery pack is unavailable. Shut down . Data will be lost if the battery to become fully depleted and the computer shuts down the operating...