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... (only for certain models) 18 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 ... battery level 28 Optimising battery life 28 Battery-low warning 29 Taking your notebook PC with you 30 Disconnecting from the desktop 30 Disconnecting from Acer ezDock II/II+ 30 Moving around 30 Preparing the computer 30 What to bring to meetings 31 Taking the computer home 31 Preparing the computer...
... (only for certain models) 18 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 ... battery level 28 Optimising battery life 28 Battery-low warning 29 Taking your notebook PC with you 30 Disconnecting from the desktop 30 Disconnecting from Acer ezDock II/II+ 30 Moving around 30 Preparing the computer 30 What to bring to meetings 31 Taking the computer home 31 Preparing the computer...
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...only for certain models) 38 High-Definition Multimedia Interface (only for certain models) 39 PC 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... (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...
...only for certain models) 38 High-Definition Multimedia Interface (only for certain models) 39 PC 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... (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...
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... - minimizes open windows and prepares your computer system to an external storage device, for impressive presentations. • Sync 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 finger to log into Windows® again...
... - minimizes open windows and prepares your computer system to an external storage device, for impressive presentations. • Sync 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 finger to log into Windows® again...
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.... Tap once. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). Click and hold, then use the touchpad with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader. • Move your finger on the touchpad on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. Tapping on the touchpad is...mouse button); Click once. 12 English Touchpad The built-in touchpad is the same as clicking the left button. • Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models) to scroll up /down and move the cursor. • Press the ...
.... Tap once. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). Click and hold, then use the touchpad with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader. • Move your finger on the touchpad on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. Tapping on the touchpad is...mouse button); Click once. 12 English Touchpad The built-in touchpad is the same as clicking the left button. • Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models) to scroll up /down and move the cursor. • Press the ...
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...'s controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. English 17 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Turns the speakers on hotkeys. + + + + + + + < > Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle... Speaker toggle Volume up Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. + < > + < > Brightness up Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. Decreases the screen brightness. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and ...
...'s controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. English 17 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Turns the speakers on hotkeys. + + + + + + + < > Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle... Speaker toggle Volume up Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. + < > + < > Brightness up Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. Decreases the screen brightness. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and ...
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..., and fast application/website launching and login with the Microsoft Windows operating system. English 19 Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is a multi-purpose fingerprint software package integrated with Acer FingerLaunch, while Acer ProfileLaunch can now enjoy an extra layer of protection for your personal computer, as well as the...
..., and fast application/website launching and login with the Microsoft Windows operating system. English 19 Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is a multi-purpose fingerprint software package integrated with Acer FingerLaunch, while Acer ProfileLaunch can now enjoy an extra layer of protection for your personal computer, as well as the...
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... recovery. Follow the steps below to back up all data will reboot. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is enabled or not. 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in a hidden partition on...option for future recovery operations. This recovery process helps you purchase your hard disk. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is showing, press + at the same time to enter the recovery process. 3 Refer to the onscreen...
... recovery. Follow the steps below to back up all data will reboot. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is enabled or not. 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in a hidden partition on...option for future recovery operations. This recovery process helps you purchase your hard disk. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is showing, press + at the same time to enter the recovery process. 3 Refer to the onscreen...
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... lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of protection for a security lock. Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Important! a security notch and passwords. Combine the use of this password with your computer against unauthorized use . Learn how to the... BIOS utility. • User Password secures your dealer or an authorized service center. Combine the use of this password with a Kensington-compatible...
... lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of protection for a security lock. Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Important! a security notch and passwords. Combine the use of this password with your computer against unauthorized use . Learn how to the... BIOS utility. • User Password secures your dealer or an authorized service center. Combine the use of this password with a Kensington-compatible...
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... set and the password on the computer again, and try again. Try again and press . • When the User Password is set passwords using the BIOS utility. Important! Try again and press . Then turn on boot parameter is set, a prompt appears when you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. If... Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . • Type the User Password and press to use the computer. If you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to access the...
... set and the password on the computer again, and try again. Try again and press . • When the User Password is set passwords using the BIOS utility. Important! Try again and press . Then turn on boot parameter is set, a prompt appears when you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. If... Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . • Type the User Password and press to use the computer. If you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to access the...
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... run this feature. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to run it... the categories listed at the top of the screen and use the and keys to enable this utility. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program ...
... run this feature. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to run it... the categories listed at the top of the screen and use the and keys to enable this utility. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program ...
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Restart your computer. 2 During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to enter BIOS Setup, where you will reboot. Press the ENTER key again to Exit Saving Changes. English 52 Restore Windows Vista from backup discs To restore Windows ..., press the ENTER key to select Yes. The system will need to insert the first backup disc and enable the F12 Boot Menu via the BIOS Setup Utility. 1 Turn on your computer and insert the first system recovery disc into the optical disc drive.
Restart your computer. 2 During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to enter BIOS Setup, where you will reboot. Press the ENTER key again to Exit Saving Changes. English 52 Restore Windows Vista from backup discs To restore Windows ..., press the ENTER key to select Yes. The system will need to insert the first backup disc and enable the F12 Boot Menu via the BIOS Setup Utility. 1 Turn on your computer and insert the first system recovery disc into the optical disc drive.
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... your computer and insert the first system recovery disc into the optical disc drive. Restart your computer. 2 During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to enter BIOS Setup, where you can set the boot priority for long-term use the F5 key to move the IDE CD device...
... your computer and insert the first system recovery disc into the optical disc drive. Restart your computer. 2 During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to enter BIOS Setup, where you can set the boot priority for long-term use the F5 key to move the IDE CD device...
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...checksum error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Equipment configuration error Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Keyboard ... or no Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. See "Requesting service" on page 25. Hard disk 0 extended Contact your dealer or an authorized...
...checksum error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Equipment configuration error Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Keyboard ... or no Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. See "Requesting service" on page 25. Hard disk 0 extended Contact your dealer or an authorized...
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English 56 If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility.
English 56 If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility.
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... 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 25 on indicator 21 care AC adapter xvi battery pack xvii computer xvi CD-ROM ejecting manually 34...
... 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 25 on indicator 21 care AC adapter xvi battery pack xvii computer xvi CD-ROM ejecting manually 34...
Quick Start Guide
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...174; Pentium® mobile processor* Intel® Celeron® mobile processor* Mobile Intel® GM45/GL40 Express Chipset* Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* Dual-Channel SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR3 800 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4...disk drive DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* 5-in-1 card reader Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* WLAN: • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.1+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR...
...174; Pentium® mobile processor* Intel® Celeron® mobile processor* Mobile Intel® GM45/GL40 Express Chipset* Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* Dual-Channel SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR3 800 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4...disk drive DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* 5-in-1 card reader Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* WLAN: • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.1+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR...