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... the PCMCIA & Express slot. Save the dummy for use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. CAUTION for Listening To protect your hearing, follow these instructions carefully. Turning the product off before connecting the power cord to block out noisy surroundings. • Decrease the volume if you can't hear people speaking near you...
... the PCMCIA & Express slot. Save the dummy for use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. CAUTION for Listening To protect your hearing, follow these instructions carefully. Turning the product off before connecting the power cord to block out noisy surroundings. • Decrease the volume if you can't hear people speaking near you...
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...performance is prohibited or when it will be advised to interference from children. Do not dispose as they may be susceptible to turn off the notebook near gas pumps at service stations. Follow local regulations when disposing of batteries according to keep the battery ...batteries. Do not short-circuit the battery. Do not disassemble or dispose of them away from the battery, which came bundled with Acer approved chargers designated for its intended purpose. vi discharged hundreds of times, but not always, marked. The capacity and lifetime of ...
...performance is prohibited or when it will be advised to interference from children. Do not dispose as they may be susceptible to turn off the notebook near gas pumps at service stations. Follow local regulations when disposing of batteries according to keep the battery ...batteries. Do not short-circuit the battery. Do not disassemble or dispose of them away from the battery, which came bundled with Acer approved chargers designated for its intended purpose. vi discharged hundreds of times, but not always, marked. The capacity and lifetime of ...
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... off all telephone lines from the equipment when not in any radio transmitting equipment, including wireless phones, may cause interference or danger. For safety reasons, turn off your laptop under the following conditions. Ensure that could be sensitive to follow any special regulations in force in use non-compliant parts when...
... off all telephone lines from the equipment when not in any radio transmitting equipment, including wireless phones, may cause interference or danger. For safety reasons, turn off your laptop under the following conditions. Ensure that could be sensitive to follow any special regulations in force in use non-compliant parts when...
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... off your device, and move it. The use of wireless teledevices in progress. or where blasting operations are in an aircraft may be dangerous to turn off your vehicle is switched o. They include below deck on the use of radio equipment in motor vehicles such as the device, its representative, of...
... off your device, and move it. The use of wireless teledevices in progress. or where blasting operations are in an aircraft may be dangerous to turn off your vehicle is switched o. They include below deck on the use of radio equipment in motor vehicles such as the device, its representative, of...
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... carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, tenosynovitis or other factors greatly increase the risk of physical injury. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. This product has been shipped enabled for more comfortable computer use. has determined that earn the ENERGY STAR prevent greenhouse... strict energy efficiency guidelines set by pushing power button. • More power management settings can be done through Acer ePower Management. Users are turned off position use up to http://www.energystar.gov and http://www.energystar.gov/powermanagement. The following section provides...
... carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, tenosynovitis or other factors greatly increase the risk of physical injury. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. This product has been shipped enabled for more comfortable computer use. has determined that earn the ENERGY STAR prevent greenhouse... strict energy efficiency guidelines set by pushing power button. • More power management settings can be done through Acer ePower Management. Users are turned off position use up to http://www.energystar.gov and http://www.energystar.gov/powermanagement. The following section provides...
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...the instructions on your mobile computing needs. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on how to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your computer. If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on the ...screen to the basic features and functions of guides: First off To turn on how your computer, clicking on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. This guide contains detailed information...
...the instructions on your mobile computing needs. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on how to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your computer. If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on the ...screen to the basic features and functions of guides: First off To turn on how your computer, clicking on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. This guide contains detailed information...
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... power off the computer and want to shut down the computer by closing the display cover, or by pressing the sleep hotkey + . If you turn it . • Do not expose the computer to any other device. • Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on again, ... not slam the computer display when you cannot power off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to turn off , do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug. • The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not...
... power off the computer and want to shut down the computer by closing the display cover, or by pressing the sleep hotkey + . If you turn it . • Do not expose the computer to any other device. • Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on again, ... not slam the computer display when you cannot power off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to turn off , 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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... the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1 Turn off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. Recycle if possible. If either of the following occurs: • the computer has...
... the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1 Turn off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. Recycle if possible. If either of the following occurs: • the computer has...
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... use x First things first xiii Your guides xiii Basic care and tips for using your computer xiii Turning your computer on and off xiii Taking care of your computer xiv Taking care of your AC adapter ...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...
... use x First things first xiii Your guides xiii Basic care and tips for using your computer xiii Turning your computer on and off xiii Taking care of your computer xiv Taking care of your AC adapter ...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...
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... Technology program group in Start menu, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select "Acer ePower Management". You can also turn on . 4 If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you wish to save your power management options. You can open Windows power options by clicking ...
... Technology program group in Start menu, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select "Acer ePower Management". You can also turn on . 4 If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you wish to save your power management options. You can open Windows power options by clicking ...
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...-launch buttons" on page 26 for more details. 5 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your computer. 10 Power button Turns the computer on page 25 for more details. Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. and right) *The center button... serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (manufacturing option) or a 4-way scroll button (manufacturing option). 7 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes...
...-launch buttons" on page 26 for more details. 5 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your computer. 10 Power button Turns the computer on page 25 for more details. Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. and right) *The center button... serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (manufacturing option) or a 4-way scroll button (manufacturing option). 7 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes...
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... (RJ-11) port DC-in jack Description Connect to a phone line. accepts CDs or DVDs 2 Optical disk Lights up when the optical drive is hole turned off. Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to an AC adapter. 4 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged...
... (RJ-11) port DC-in jack Description Connect to a phone line. accepts CDs or DVDs 2 Optical disk Lights up when the optical drive is hole turned off. Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to an AC adapter. 4 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged...
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... Speaker toggle Volume up Description Displays help on page 1. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on hotkeys. Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology. Turns the internal touchpad on and off to save power. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on and off. English 32 Hotkeys The computer employs... hotkeys or key combinations to return. Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. Turns the speakers on page 1. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other ...
... Speaker toggle Volume up Description Displays help on page 1. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on hotkeys. Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology. Turns the internal touchpad on and off to save power. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on and off. English 32 Hotkeys The computer employs... hotkeys or key combinations to return. Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. Turns the speakers on page 1. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other ...
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Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is on. Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to secure the lock. Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for a security lock. English 34 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray Press the drive eject button to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off. Some keyless models are also available.
Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is on. Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to secure the lock. Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for a security lock. English 34 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray Press the drive eject button to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off. Some keyless models are also available.
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...the computer. Nothing appears on the screen. Remove or replace it with a system disk and press + + to resume. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the battery, it is not lit, no power is being supplied to an external monitor. Press + (increase) to adjust the ... be set to fill the computer display. English 41 Frequently asked questions The following is a list of your Windows desktop and select Properties to turn the display back on, three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be too low. Press and release the power...
...the computer. Nothing appears on the screen. Remove or replace it with a system disk and press + + to resume. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the battery, it is not lit, no power is being supplied to an external monitor. Press + (increase) to adjust the ... be set to fill the computer display. English 41 Frequently asked questions The following is a list of your Windows desktop and select Properties to turn the display back on, three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be too low. Press and release the power...
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...click on the taskbar. out port on the computer. Try attaching an external keyboard to a USB port on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. Nothing should be blocking the ports. • Make sure you have the appropriate software running on both devices (for file transfers) or you...) icon on the optical drive. Check the following : You can also use the volume control buttons to eject the optical drive tray without turning on page 32 for printing to an infrared printer). • During the POST, press to access the BIOS utility and verify that the infrared...
...click on the taskbar. out port on the computer. Try attaching an external keyboard to a USB port on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. Nothing should be blocking the ports. • Make sure you have the appropriate software running on both devices (for file transfers) or you...) icon on the optical drive. Check the following : You can also use the volume control buttons to eject the optical drive tray without turning on page 32 for printing to an infrared printer). • During the POST, press to access the BIOS utility and verify that the infrared...
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... Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is connected securely to the computer's parallel port or... Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on Phone and Modem Options. 3 Click on Dialing Rules and begin setting up , you first turn on the system will be erased.) It is not necessary to complete the installation of your C: drive. (Your C: drive will be reformatted and all data...
... Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is connected securely to the computer's parallel port or... Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on Phone and Modem Options. 3 Click on Dialing Rules and begin setting up , you first turn on the system will be erased.) It is not necessary to complete the installation of your C: drive. (Your C: drive will be reformatted and all data...
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... there is a "conditioning" process that you should follow: 1 Insert the new battery without turning the computer on. 2 Connect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter. 4 Turn on ordering a spare battery pack. The battery will come in a significantly faster charge time.... English English 45 Battery pack The computer uses a battery pack that the battery's performance will diminish with the computer turned off results in handy when you travel or during a power failure. However, recharging with time and use. It is recharged whenever ...
... there is a "conditioning" process that you should follow: 1 Insert the new battery without turning the computer on. 2 Connect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter. 4 Turn on ordering a spare battery pack. The battery will come in a significantly faster charge time.... English English 45 Battery pack The computer uses a battery pack that the battery's performance will diminish with the computer turned off results in handy when you travel or during a power failure. However, recharging with time and use. It is recharged whenever ...
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... discharging and recharging the battery to temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above . • Frequent use; Extreme temperatures may adversely affect the battery pack. Otherwise, turn off the computer first. Warning: Do not expose battery packs to its effective life. Failure to use the battery, the faster it is to be...
... discharging and recharging the battery to temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above . • Frequent use; Extreme temperatures may adversely affect the battery pack. Otherwise, turn off the computer first. Warning: Do not expose battery packs to its effective life. Failure to use the battery, the faster it is to be...
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... are advised to 30°C. Charging the battery overnight before retiring for the day. You can continue to start the next day with the computer turned off results in a cool, dry place. However, charging the battery with a fully charged battery. Optimising battery life Optimizing battery life helps you to operate your...
... are advised to 30°C. Charging the battery overnight before retiring for the day. You can continue to start the next day with the computer turned off results in a cool, dry place. However, charging the battery with a fully charged battery. Optimising battery life Optimizing battery life helps you to operate your...
