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... on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. Follow the instructions on the screen to the basic features and functions of your new computer. See "Front view" on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. poster helps you for making an Acer notebook your choice for Starters... The printed User's Guide introduces you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Basic care...
... on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. Follow the instructions on the screen to the basic features and functions of your new computer. See "Front view" on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. poster helps you for making an Acer notebook your choice for Starters... The printed User's Guide introduces you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Basic care...
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... selected models) 36 Arcade hotkeys 37 InstantOn Arcade mode 37 Finding and playing content 38 Settings 38 Arcade controls 39 Navigation controls 39 Player controls 39 Virtual keyboard 40 Background mode 40 Cinema 41 Settings 41 Album 42 Editing Pictures 42 Slide Show settings 42 Video 43 Playing a video file 43 Snapshot 43 Editing video 43 Music 44 Make DVDs 44 Authoring CD/DVDs 44 Taking your notebook...
... selected models) 36 Arcade hotkeys 37 InstantOn Arcade mode 37 Finding and playing content 38 Settings 38 Arcade controls 39 Navigation controls 39 Player controls 39 Virtual keyboard 40 Background mode 40 Cinema 41 Settings 41 Album 42 Editing Pictures 42 Slide Show settings 42 Video 43 Playing a video file 43 Snapshot 43 Editing video 43 Music 44 Make DVDs 44 Authoring CD/DVDs 44 Taking your notebook...
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Fax/data modem 52 Built-in network feature 53 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 53 PC Card slot 54 Installing memory 54 BIOS utility 55 Boot sequence 55 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 56 Password 56 Using software 57 Playing DVD movies 57 Power management 58 Acer eRecovery Management 58 Create backup 59 Restore from backup 59 Create factory default image CD 60 Re-install bundled software without CD 60 Change password 61 Troubleshooting 62 Troubleshooting tips 62 Error messages 62 Regulations and safety notices 64 ENERGY STAR...
Fax/data modem 52 Built-in network feature 53 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 53 PC Card slot 54 Installing memory 54 BIOS utility 55 Boot sequence 55 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 56 Password 56 Using software 57 Playing DVD movies 57 Power management 58 Acer eRecovery Management 58 Create backup 59 Restore from backup 59 Create factory default image CD 60 Re-install bundled software without CD 60 Change password 61 Troubleshooting 62 Troubleshooting tips 62 Error messages 62 Regulations and safety notices 64 ENERGY STAR...
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... devices - includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any reboot necessary, and will remain locked after rebooting, until unlocked. To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be set first. Lock(s) will reset back to the initial status with all locks removed. Empowering Technology 3 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you to lock up your removable data, optical and floppy drives to ensure that can 't be stolen while your notebook...
... devices - includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any reboot necessary, and will remain locked after rebooting, until unlocked. To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be set first. Lock(s) will reset back to the initial status with all locks removed. Empowering Technology 3 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you to lock up your removable data, optical and floppy drives to ensure that can 't be stolen while your notebook...
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... CD/DVD. Acer eRecovery Management provides you with the need for recovery disks provided by the manufacturer. User-created backups are stored on your system's HDD. For more information, please refer to "Acer eRecovery Management" on page 58 in a hidden partition on D:\ drive. The Acer eRecovery Management utility occupies space in the AcerSystem User's Guide. Note: If your Acer ezDock. Empowering Technology 5 Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility that does away with : • Password...
... CD/DVD. Acer eRecovery Management provides you with the need for recovery disks provided by the manufacturer. User-created backups are stored on your system's HDD. For more information, please refer to "Acer eRecovery Management" on page 58 in a hidden partition on D:\ drive. The Acer eRecovery Management utility occupies space in the AcerSystem User's Guide. Note: If your Acer ezDock. Empowering Technology 5 Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility that does away with : • Password...
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... Management Acer eSettings Management allows you boot up your PC. You also have the option to set Acer eNet Management to start the program from the Start menu. Furthermore, Acer eSettings Management enables you the freedom to manually adjust the settings to both wired and wireless networks in the taskbar. Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for power users. • Logs when a hardware component has been removed or replaced. • Permits you to quickly and easily connect...
... Management Acer eSettings Management allows you boot up your PC. You also have the option to set Acer eNet Management to start the program from the Start menu. Furthermore, Acer eSettings Management enables you the freedom to manually adjust the settings to both wired and wireless networks in the taskbar. Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for power users. • Logs when a hardware component has been removed or replaced. • Permits you to quickly and easily connect...
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.... Or, you can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to three of the window. Empowering Technology 8 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. AC mode The default setting is "Maximum Performance." DC mode To suit your needs, then click OK. 5 The new profile will appear on /off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology...
.... Or, you can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to three of the window. Empowering Technology 8 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. AC mode The default setting is "Maximum Performance." DC mode To suit your needs, then click OK. 5 The new profile will appear on /off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology...
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... status of button/indicator Bluetooth communication (optional). 5 Wireless Press to enable/disable the wireless communication function. Indicates the status of wireless button/indicator LAN communication (optional). 6 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). 7 Microphone-in jack Accepts input from external microphones. Closed front view 10 # Icon Item 1 Speakers 2 Power indicator Description Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Indicates the computer's power status. 3 Battery indicator Indicates the computer...
... status of button/indicator Bluetooth communication (optional). 5 Wireless Press to enable/disable the wireless communication function. Indicates the status of wireless button/indicator LAN communication (optional). 6 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). 7 Microphone-in jack Accepts input from external microphones. Closed front view 10 # Icon Item 1 Speakers 2 Power indicator Description Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Indicates the computer's power status. 3 Battery indicator Indicates the computer...
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...DC-in jack Description Connects to an AC adapter. 2 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., external (VGA) port monitor, LCD projector). 3 Kensington lock slot Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. port 6 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. English 14 # Icon Item 2 PC Card slot Description Accepts one Type II PC Card. 3 Two USB 2.0 Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, ports USB camera). 4 Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based port network (for selected models...
...DC-in jack Description Connects to an AC adapter. 2 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., external (VGA) port monitor, LCD projector). 3 Kensington lock slot Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. port 6 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. English 14 # Icon Item 2 PC Card slot Description Accepts one Type II PC Card. 3 Two USB 2.0 Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, ports USB camera). 4 Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based port network (for selected models...
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... Hibernation power-saving modes 29.6 W 4-cell or 65 W 8-cell Li-ion battery pack 2.5-hour rapid charge; 3.5-hour charge-in-use 65 W AC adapter 88-/89-key keyboard, inverted "T" cursor layout, 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel, international language support Touchpad with 4-way scroll button 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad Four easy-launch buttonss: Internet, email, Empowering Key, one Type II) External display (VGA) port Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Microphone jack...
... Hibernation power-saving modes 29.6 W 4-cell or 65 W 8-cell Li-ion battery pack 2.5-hour rapid charge; 3.5-hour charge-in-use 65 W AC adapter 88-/89-key keyboard, inverted "T" cursor layout, 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel, international language support Touchpad with 4-way scroll button 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad Four easy-launch buttonss: Internet, email, Empowering Key, one Type II) External display (VGA) port Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Microphone jack...
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... Key < one user-programmable button. > and Press < > to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. Please see "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 30. See "Launch Manager" on page 1. English 20 1. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. They are called easy-launch buttons. Easy-launch button P Web browser Mail Default application User-programmable Acer Empowering...
... Key < one user-programmable button. > and Press < > to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. Please see "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 30. See "Launch Manager" on page 1. English 20 1. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. They are called easy-launch buttons. Easy-launch button P Web browser Mail Default application User-programmable Acer Empowering...
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... Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is on embedded keypad. It is on the keys. Cursor-control keys Hold while using cursor-control keys. Use this mode when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. When Scroll Lock is indicated by small characters located on , all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on , the screen moves one line up or down when you need to connect an external...
... Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is on embedded keypad. It is on the keys. Cursor-control keys Hold while using cursor-control keys. Use this mode when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. When Scroll Lock is indicated by small characters located on , all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on , the screen moves one line up or down when you need to connect an external...
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... computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Application This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. English 24 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other keys to access most of functions: < > + : Activates the next Taskbar button. < > + : Opens the My Computer window. < > + : Opens Help and Support Center. < > + : Opens the Search Results window. < > + : Opens the...
... computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Application This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. English 24 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other keys to access most of functions: < > + : Activates the next Taskbar button. < > + : Opens the My Computer window. < > + : Opens Help and Support Center. < > + : Opens the Search Results window. < > + : Opens the...
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...Press any key to save power. Launches Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode. Turns the internal touchpad on and off to return. Increases the sound volume. + Volume down Decreases the sound volume. + + Brightness up Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. Decreases the screen brightness. Turns the display screen backlight off . Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the speakers on and off. 25 English Hotkey Icon + Function Hotkey help...
...Press any key to save power. Launches Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode. Turns the internal touchpad on and off to return. Increases the sound volume. + Volume down Decreases the sound volume. + + Brightness up Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. Decreases the screen brightness. Turns the display screen backlight off . Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the speakers on and off. 25 English Hotkey Icon + Function Hotkey help...
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... adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to save power. Look at the power indicator: • If it is set to the appropriate resolution. Each computer display has a different native resolution depending on the screen. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to an external monitor. Then click on the power, but the computer does not start or boot...
... adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to save power. Look at the power indicator: • If it is set to the appropriate resolution. Each computer display has a different native resolution depending on the screen. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to an external monitor. Then click on the power, but the computer does not start or boot...
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If it is a clear path between the two infrared ports. Try attaching an external keyboard to a USB port on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be blocking the ports. • Make sure you have the appropriate software running on both devices are connected to the line- The printer does not work . In Windows, look at the volume control icon on page...
If it is a clear path between the two infrared ports. Try attaching an external keyboard to a USB port on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be blocking the ports. • Make sure you have the appropriate software running on both devices are connected to the line- The printer does not work . In Windows, look at the volume control icon on page...
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... first turn on Dialing Rules and begin setting up , you need to its original settings without recovery CDs. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to complete the installation of your location: 1 Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on Phone and Modem Options. 3 Click on the system will reboot. To properly use the internal modem. Refer to use your location. Note: To activate the BIOS utility...
... first turn on Dialing Rules and begin setting up , you need to its original settings without recovery CDs. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to complete the installation of your location: 1 Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on Phone and Modem Options. 3 Click on the system will reboot. To properly use the internal modem. Refer to use your location. Note: To activate the BIOS utility...
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... out of Sleep mode, open files. 2 Remove any open the display; Moving around or traveling with you This section gives you are just moving within the building. English 46 Taking your notebook PC with your computer. Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories: 1 Save any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 Shut...
... out of Sleep mode, open files. 2 Remove any open the display; Moving around or traveling with you This section gives you are just moving within the building. English 46 Taking your notebook PC with your computer. Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories: 1 Save any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 Shut...
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... cable you use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to a telephone jack. Warning! For instructions on how to connect different external devices to your computer as you are working. Fax/data modem Your computer has a built-in which you would with digital phone lines. Connectivity options Ports allow you a complete mobile computing experience. Warning! English 52 Expanding through options Your notebook...
... cable you use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to a telephone jack. Warning! For instructions on how to connect different external devices to your computer as you are working. Fax/data modem Your computer has a built-in which you would with digital phone lines. Connectivity options Ports allow you a complete mobile computing experience. Warning! English 52 Expanding through options Your notebook...
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... the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for this unit. Use of another battery may explode if not handled properly. d If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may expose you to service this product yourself, as they may be a detachable type: UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7 A 125...
... the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for this unit. Use of another battery may explode if not handled properly. d If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may expose you to service this product yourself, as they may be a detachable type: UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7 A 125...