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... marked on the product. Keep this product from the wall outlet before removing the power supply unit from the power supplies. Unplug the power cord before cleaning. Follow all power cords from the computer. Dummies protect unused slots from the electrical outlet. CAUTION for... carefully. CAUTION for plug 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 block out noisy surroundings. • Decrease the volume if you can't hear...
... marked on the product. Keep this product from the wall outlet before removing the power supply unit from the power supplies. Unplug the power cord before cleaning. Follow all power cords from the computer. Dummies protect unused slots from the electrical outlet. CAUTION for... carefully. CAUTION for plug 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 block out noisy surroundings. • Decrease the volume if you can't hear...
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...over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in a fire or electric shock. iv Warnings • Do not use it from the type of power indicated on the marking label. Do not locate this product, make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into this product through... cabinet slots as they may contain small parts. Contact your dealer or local power company. • Do not allow anything to rest on the cord. • If an extension cord is properly grounded before inserting the AC ...
...over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in a fire or electric shock. iv Warnings • Do not use it from the type of power indicated on the marking label. Do not locate this product, make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into this product through... cabinet slots as they may contain small parts. Contact your dealer or local power company. • Do not allow anything to rest on the cord. • If an extension cord is properly grounded before inserting the AC ...
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...Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when: • the power cord or plug is damaged, cut or frayed • liquid was exposed to qualified service personnel. If the battery leaks and you ..., 4.6 meters (15 feet) maximum length. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in a humid, wet or corrosive environment. Using a power outlet that may interfere with the performance of other controls may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other nearby electrical devices that is a safety...
...Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when: • the power cord or plug is damaged, cut or frayed • liquid was exposed to qualified service personnel. If the battery leaks and you ..., 4.6 meters (15 feet) maximum length. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in a humid, wet or corrosive environment. Using a power outlet that may interfere with the performance of other controls may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other nearby electrical devices that is a safety...
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... than conventional equipment. Note: The statement above is a government program (public/private partnership) that gives people the power to protect the environment in a cost effective way and without sacrificing quality or product features. This product has been shipped enabled for...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. Users are turned off position use . Tips and information for energy efficiency. ENERGY STAR ...
... than conventional equipment. Note: The statement above is a government program (public/private partnership) that gives people the power to protect the environment in a cost effective way and without sacrificing quality or product features. This product has been shipped enabled for...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. Users are turned off position use . Tips and information for energy efficiency. ENERGY STAR ...
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... it . • Never place the computer on uneven surfaces. Do not place it near sources of it on again, wait at least two seconds before powering up. xiv Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and off the computer normally, press and hold the... power button for more than four seconds to shut down the computer. To turn the power off the computer and want to turn off , do any liquid on the computer. • Do not subject...
... it . • Never place the computer on uneven surfaces. Do not place it near sources of it on again, wait at least two seconds before powering up. xiv Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and off the computer normally, press and hold the... power button for more than four seconds to shut down the computer. To turn the power off the computer and want to turn off , do any liquid on the computer. • Do not subject...
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... extension cord. Also, the total current rating of the same kind as replacements. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. 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.... Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1 Turn off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth.
... extension cord. Also, the total current rating of the same kind as replacements. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. 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.... Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1 Turn off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth.
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...BIOS utility 43 Boot sequence 43 Enable disk-to RF fields (RSS-102) 63 LCD panel ergonomic specifications 64 Index 65 Low-power license-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...
...BIOS utility 43 Boot sequence 43 Enable disk-to RF fields (RSS-102) 63 LCD panel ergonomic specifications 64 Index 65 Low-power license-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...
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... content is for general reference only. For more information, right-click on the toolbar. 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 you have created a desktop shortcut. Activated...
... content is for general reference only. For more information, right-click on the toolbar. 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 you have created a desktop shortcut. Activated...
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... and quickly 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 save your new power plan. For more power options, click in the Acer ePower Management utility, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select...
... and quickly 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 save your new power plan. For more power options, click in the Acer ePower Management utility, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select...
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... life based on current usage. 2 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 edit a power plan: Editing a power plan allows you to adjust system settings like LCD brightness...
... life based on current usage. 2 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 edit a power plan: Editing a power plan allows you to adjust system settings like LCD brightness...
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Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status. in the Start menu • Launch Windows Mobility Center by right-clicking and select Windows Mobility Center. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), ...Empowering Technology The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system 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. in the Start menu • Launch Windows Mobility Center by right-clicking and select Windows Mobility Center. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), ...Empowering Technology The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities.
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English 9 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators. Caps Lock Power Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is ... HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is activated. Indicates the computer's power status. Wireless LAN (Manufacturing option) Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication.
English 9 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators. Caps Lock Power Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is ... HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is activated. Indicates the computer's power status. Wireless LAN (Manufacturing option) Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication.
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...monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the display screen backlight off . Turns the speakers on and off to save power. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. ... the other key in Sleep mode. Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Increases the screen brightness. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on hotkeys. + + + + + + + < > Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Volume up Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. + < >...
...monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the display screen backlight off . Turns the speakers on and off to save power. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. ... the other key in Sleep mode. Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Increases the screen brightness. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on hotkeys. + + + + + + + < > Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Volume up Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. + < >...
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... the display back on page 17 for each one. Check the following: • If you are provided for more detail. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be ...too low. In Windows, look at the power indicator: • If it with a system disk and press + + to restart the system. Nothing appears on the taskbar. Check the following: ...
... the display back on page 17 for each one. Check the following: • If you are provided for more detail. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be ...too low. In Windows, look at the power indicator: • If it with a system disk and press + + to restart the system. Nothing appears on the taskbar. Check the following: ...
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..., Control Panel. 2 Double-click on the optical drive. I want to the computer's parallel port or a USB port and the corresponding port on the power. out port on the computer. Try attaching an external keyboard to eject the tray. The printer does not work. Check the following: • Make sure... that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that the printer cable is not necessary to complete the installation of a pen or paperclip into the hole and push to a USB port...
..., Control Panel. 2 Double-click on the optical drive. I want to the computer's parallel port or a USB port and the corresponding port on the power. out port on the computer. Try attaching an external keyboard to eject the tray. The printer does not work. Check the following: • Make sure... that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that the printer cable is not necessary to complete the installation of a pen or paperclip into the hole and push to a USB port...
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.... English 26 Battery pack The computer uses a battery pack that gives 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 AC adapter and fully charge the battery again. This means that the battery... battery will come in handy when you connect the computer to the recommendations set out below. The battery is recharged whenever you travel or during a power failure.
.... English 26 Battery pack The computer uses a battery pack that gives 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 AC adapter and fully charge the battery again. This means that the battery... battery will come in handy when you connect the computer to the recommendations set out below. The battery is recharged whenever you travel or during a power failure.
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... and removing the battery pack Important! Warning: Do not expose battery packs to use ; By following usage patterns: • Using the computer on constant AC power with the battery inserted. In addition, the useful lifespan of about 300 charges. the more than two weeks, you want to temperatures below 0°C (32...
... and removing the battery pack Important! Warning: Do not expose battery packs to use ; By following usage patterns: • Using the computer on constant AC power with the battery inserted. In addition, the useful lifespan of about 300 charges. the more than two weeks, you want to temperatures below 0°C (32...
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... if it is not being used, as it is correctly installed in a significantly faster charge time. Rest the cursor over the battery/power icon on AC power while your AC adapter and battery. The recommended temperature is charging. However, charging the battery with a fully charged battery. You are ...adapter into the computer, and connect to operate your computer on the taskbar to 30°C (86°F). You can continue to a mains power outlet. English 28 To remove a battery pack: 1 Slide the battery release latch to start the next day with the computer turned off results...
... if it is not being used, as it is correctly installed in a significantly faster charge time. Rest the cursor over the battery/power icon on AC power while your AC adapter and battery. The recommended temperature is charging. However, charging the battery with a fully charged battery. You are ...adapter into the computer, and connect to operate your computer on the taskbar to 30°C (86°F). You can continue to a mains power outlet. English 28 To remove a battery pack: 1 Slide the battery release latch to start the next day with the computer turned off results...
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...the computer, and then connect to recharge the battery rapidly. Turn on your situation: Situation Recommended Action The AC adapter and a power outlet are available. 1. Warning: Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible after the battery-low warning appears. When the battery... Shut down the operating system to turn off the computer. Close all necessary files. 2. English 29 Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to become fully depleted and the computer shuts down. Resume work . Save all necessary files. 2. Shut down the operating system...
...the computer, and then connect to recharge the battery rapidly. Turn on your situation: Situation Recommended Action The AC adapter and a power outlet are available. 1. Warning: Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible after the battery-low warning appears. When the battery... Shut down the operating system to turn off the computer. Close all necessary files. 2. English 29 Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to become fully depleted and the computer shuts down. Resume work . Save all necessary files. 2. Shut down the operating system...
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...+ (only for certain models) Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from Acer ezDock II/II+: 1 Make sure that the battery pack is charged enough .... Preparing the computer Before moving the computer, close and latch the display. then press and release the power button. When you are just moving around When you go within short distances, for normal operation. 2 Make... safely take the computer anywhere you are using one to secure the computer. then press and release the power button. Then close and latch the display cover to use the computer again, unlatch and open files. ...
...+ (only for certain models) Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from Acer ezDock II/II+: 1 Make sure that the battery pack is charged enough .... Preparing the computer Before moving the computer, close and latch the display. then press and release the power button. When you are just moving around When you go within short distances, for normal operation. 2 Make... safely take the computer anywhere you are using one to secure the computer. then press and release the power button. Then close and latch the display cover to use the computer again, unlatch and open files. ...