Acer Extensa Notebook Series Generic User Guide
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... need for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. v Warning! The grounding pin is not properly grounded may expose you to follow these guidelines may interfere with the performance of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by other risks. Failure to dangerous voltage points or other nearby electrical devices that the new power...
... need for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. v Warning! The grounding pin is not properly grounded may expose you to follow these guidelines may interfere with the performance of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by other risks. Failure to dangerous voltage points or other nearby electrical devices that the new power...
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... for errors contained in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on such subjects as the Application Manual will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. Follow the instructions on how your computer can help you for making an Acer notebook your choice for your reference only and except as provided in the specific warranty information contained in the AcerSystem User Guide nothing...
... for errors contained in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on such subjects as the Application Manual will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. Follow the instructions on how your computer can help you for making an Acer notebook your choice for your reference only and except as provided in the specific warranty information contained in the AcerSystem User Guide nothing...
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... battery pack xv Cleaning and servicing xv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Launching Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 2 Acer ePower Management (only for certain models) 4 Acer eRecovery Management (only for certain models) 6 Windows Mobility Center 8 Indicators 9 Easy-launch buttons 10 Productivity keys (only for certain models) 11 Touchpad 12 Touchpad basics (with fingerprint reader) 12 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons) 13 FineTrack and FineTrack buttons (only for certain models) 14 FineTrack basics 14 Using...
... battery pack xv Cleaning and servicing xv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Launching Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 2 Acer ePower Management (only for certain models) 4 Acer eRecovery Management (only for certain models) 6 Windows Mobility Center 8 Indicators 9 Easy-launch buttons 10 Productivity keys (only for certain models) 11 Touchpad 12 Touchpad basics (with fingerprint reader) 12 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons) 13 FineTrack and FineTrack buttons (only for certain models) 14 FineTrack basics 14 Using...
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... Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) 19 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 20 Frequently asked questions 22 Requesting service 25 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 25 Before you call 25 Battery pack 26 Battery pack characteristics 26 Maximizing the battery's life 26 Installing and removing the battery pack 27 Charging the battery 28 Checking the battery level 28 Optimising battery life 28 Battery-low warning 29 Taking your notebook...
... Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) 19 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 20 Frequently asked questions 22 Requesting service 25 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 25 Before you call 25 Battery pack 26 Battery pack characteristics 26 Maximizing the battery's life 26 Installing and removing the battery pack 27 Charging the battery 28 Checking the battery level 28 Optimising battery life 28 Battery-low warning 29 Taking your notebook...
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... Card slot 39 ExpressCard 40 Installing memory 41 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 discs 52 Troubleshooting 55 Troubleshooting tips 55 Error messages...
... Card slot 39 ExpressCard 40 Installing memory 41 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 discs 52 Troubleshooting 55 Troubleshooting tips 55 Error messages...
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... launch. Actual product specifications may also launch Acer Empowering Technology by running the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in the Start menu, or by pressing the Empowering Key, it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer system. Launching Acer Empowering Technology To launch Acer Empowering Technology: 1 Press the Empowering Key to display the Acer Empowering Technology toolbar on...
... launch. Actual product specifications may also launch Acer Empowering Technology by running the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in the Start menu, or by pressing the Empowering Key, it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer system. Launching Acer Empowering Technology To launch Acer Empowering Technology: 1 Press the Empowering Key to display the Acer Empowering Technology toolbar on...
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... certain models) Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your customized plan on the Acer Empowering Technology toolbar. You can create, switch between power plans: 1 Mouse over the Acer ePower Management application on . 4 If necessary, change the display, sleep and hibernation settings you want your computer to use. 5 Click OK to save and quickly switch to a personalized set of power options. 1 Click the New power plan option or icon . 2 Enter a name for On Battery and...
... certain models) Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your customized plan on the Acer Empowering Technology toolbar. You can create, switch between power plans: 1 Mouse over the Acer ePower Management application on . 4 If necessary, change the display, sleep and hibernation settings you want your computer to use. 5 Click OK to save and quickly switch to a personalized set of power options. 1 Click the New power plan option or icon . 2 Enter a name for On Battery and...
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... you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. To launch Windows Mobility Center: • Use the shortcut key < > + • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in the system tray in the Start menu • Launch Windows Mobility Center by right-clicking and select Windows Mobility Center. Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display orientation...
... you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. To launch Windows Mobility Center: • Use the shortcut key < > + • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in the system tray in the Start menu • Launch Windows Mobility Center by right-clicking and select Windows Mobility Center. Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display orientation...
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... front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up when Caps Lock is charging. 2. Caps Lock Power Lights up . Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Wireless LAN (Manufacturing option) Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. English 9 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. Icon Function Description HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is active. Charging: The light...
... front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up when Caps Lock is charging. 2. Caps Lock Power Lights up . Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Wireless LAN (Manufacturing option) Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. English 9 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. Icon Function Description HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is active. Charging: The light...
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... models) Three productivity keys give users one-touch access to protection and manageability features for a more secure, smarter and easier way to log into Windows® again. • Presentation key - If the laptop is equipped with Acer Bio-Protection, you step out. Icon Productivity key Lock Presentation Sync Default application Launch Windows Lock function Minimizes your open application windows and prepares the display for convenient and secure backup. runs the Windows® lock function...
... models) Three productivity keys give users one-touch access to protection and manageability features for a more secure, smarter and easier way to log into Windows® again. • Presentation key - If the laptop is equipped with Acer Bio-Protection, you step out. Icon Productivity key Lock Presentation Sync Default application Launch Windows Lock function Minimizes your open application windows and prepares the display for convenient and secure backup. runs the Windows® lock function...
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... off Type numbers in numeric mode. Hold while using control keys. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Use this mode when you can toggle on the keys. normal manner. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Description When Caps Lock is in a normal manner. Scroll Lock + Note: + only for certain models. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external keypad. English 15 Using the keyboard The keyboard...
... off Type numbers in numeric mode. Hold while using control keys. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Use this mode when you can toggle on the keys. normal manner. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Description When Caps Lock is in a normal manner. Scroll Lock + Note: + only for certain models. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external keypad. English 15 Using the keyboard The keyboard...
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... Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Increases the screen brightness. Turns the speakers on and off . Turns the internal touchpad on and off . Decreases the screen brightness. Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Hotkey Icon + Function Hotkey help Description Displays help...
... Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Increases the screen brightness. Turns the speakers on and off . Turns the internal touchpad on and off . Decreases the screen brightness. Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Hotkey Icon + Function Hotkey help Description Displays help...
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... : • The volume may arise during the use the volume control buttons to restart the system. Remove or replace it is not lit, no power is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be set to resume. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on page...
... : • The volume may arise during the use the volume control buttons to restart the system. Remove or replace it is not lit, no power is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be set to resume. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on page...
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... 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. 4 Close the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from Acer ezDock II/II+: 1 Make sure that the battery pack is charged enough for example, from the ezDock. Moving around or traveling with your computer. then press and release the power button. You can...
... 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. 4 Close the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from Acer ezDock II/II+: 1 Make sure that the battery pack is charged enough for example, from the ezDock. Moving around or traveling with your computer. then press and release the power button. You can...
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... connections network 48 D display hotkeys 27 troubleshooting 33 DVD 54 DVD movies playing 54 E error messages 59 Euro 28 F FAQ. Index A AC adapter caring for xvi audio adjusting the volume 29 troubleshooting 33 B battery pack battery-low warning 40 caring for xvii characteristics 37 charging 39 checking charge level 39 installing 38 low conditions 40 maximizing life 37 optimizing 39 removing 39 using the first time 37 BIOS utility 53 brightness hotkeys 28 C caps lock...
... connections network 48 D display hotkeys 27 troubleshooting 33 DVD 54 DVD movies playing 54 E error messages 59 Euro 28 F FAQ. Index A AC adapter caring for xvi audio adjusting the volume 29 troubleshooting 33 B battery pack battery-low warning 40 caring for xvii characteristics 37 charging 39 checking charge level 39 installing 38 low conditions 40 maximizing life 37 optimizing 39 removing 39 using the first time 37 BIOS utility 53 brightness hotkeys 28 C caps lock...
Pre-Install Intel® AHCI Driver for Windows XP® Operating System
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... Driver for Windows XP® Operating System Pre-Installation Using the F6 Method Notes: Before you start to install operating system. Make sure the following files are contained in the root directory: 2. Page 1 of 4 Connect the USB floppy drive and then boot up from the Microsoft® Windows XP® Professional/Home Edition Setup Disc to install Microsoft® Windows XP® operating system, you will need an optical drive, a USB floppy disk drive...
... Driver for Windows XP® Operating System Pre-Installation Using the F6 Method Notes: Before you start to install operating system. Make sure the following files are contained in the root directory: 2. Page 1 of 4 Connect the USB floppy drive and then boot up from the Microsoft® Windows XP® Professional/Home Edition Setup Disc to install Microsoft® Windows XP® operating system, you will need an optical drive, a USB floppy disk drive...
Quick Start Guide
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... Extensa Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to complete the installation. It is not installed on the screen to all models in the model you purchased. poster helps you to access it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for meeting your mobile computing needs. For instructions on how to functions or features which are marked in Portable Document Format (PDF...
... Extensa Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to complete the installation. It is not installed on the screen to all models in the model you purchased. poster helps you to access it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for meeting your mobile computing needs. For instructions on how to functions or features which are marked in Portable Document Format (PDF...
Quick Start Guide
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... button/indicator Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) 6 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 7 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like (left and right) the left and right mouse buttons. 10 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. 11 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Lights up . Bluetooth communication button/indicator Enables/disables...
... button/indicator Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) 6 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 7 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like (left and right) the left and right mouse buttons. 10 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. 11 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Lights up . Bluetooth communication button/indicator Enables/disables...
Quick Start Guide
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... pressing the other key in Sleep mode. + + + Display toggle Screen blank Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the display screen backlight off . + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + < > Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off. + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on hotkeys. + + + System property Power options Starts System Property for power management. Hotkey + Icon Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on...
... pressing the other key in Sleep mode. + + + Display toggle Screen blank Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the display screen backlight off . + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + < > Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off. + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on hotkeys. + + + System property Power options Starts System Property for power management. Hotkey + Icon Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on...
Quick Start Guide
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...; ENERGY STAR®* • 105-/106-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 port • External display (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack • Microphone-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C • Humidity...
...; ENERGY STAR®* • 105-/106-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 port • External display (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack • Microphone-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C • Humidity...
