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... rating of the product and to rest on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. Also, make sure that could be operated from lithium battery pack. The overall system load must not be placed near water. • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table....extension cord ampere rating. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the product. • To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on a vibrating surface. • Never use this product through cabinet slots as they may result in installation unless...
... rating of the product and to rest on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. Also, make sure that could be operated from lithium battery pack. The overall system load must not be placed near water. • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table....extension cord ampere rating. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the product. • To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on a vibrating surface. • Never use this product through cabinet slots as they may result in installation unless...
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...• the product does not operate normally after two or three complete charge and discharge cycles. Do not pierce, open or disassemble the battery. If you to normal condition. Do not use it in a pressurized container, and do not expose it to qualified service personnel. The... full performance of a new battery is damaged, cut or frayed • liquid was spilled into contact with the leaked fluids, rinse thoroughly with the supplied power supply cord ...
...• the product does not operate normally after two or three complete charge and discharge cycles. Do not pierce, open or disassemble the battery. If you to normal condition. Do not use it in a pressurized container, and do not expose it to qualified service personnel. The... full performance of a new battery is damaged, cut or frayed • liquid was spilled into contact with the leaked fluids, rinse thoroughly with the supplied power supply cord ...
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... freezing. vi discharged hundreds of times, but not always, marked. Use only Acer approved batteries, and recharge your battery only with your pocket or purse. Use the battery only for this device. Battery performance is left in hot or cold places, such as they may damage the... or danger. Do not switch the notebook on the use of them away from the battery, which came bundled with Acer approved chargers designated for its intended purpose. Dispose of the battery will eventually wear out. Potentially explosive atmospheres include areas where you carry a spare...
... freezing. vi discharged hundreds of times, but not always, marked. Use only Acer approved batteries, and recharge your battery only with your pocket or purse. Use the battery only for this device. Battery performance is left in hot or cold places, such as they may damage the... or danger. Do not switch the notebook on the use of them away from the battery, which came bundled with Acer approved chargers designated for its intended purpose. Dispose of the battery will eventually wear out. Potentially explosive atmospheres include areas where you carry a spare...
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Recycle if possible. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1 Turn off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. If either of the following occurs: • the computer has been dropped or the body ... damaged; • the computer does not operate normally please refer to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. xv Taking care of your battery pack Here are some ways to "Frequently asked questions" on page 41. Turn the power ...
Recycle if possible. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1 Turn off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. If either of the following occurs: • the computer has been dropped or the body ... damaged; • the computer does not operate normally please refer to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. xv Taking care of your battery pack Here are some ways to "Frequently asked questions" on page 41. Turn the power ...
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... xiv Taking care of your AC adapter xiv Taking care of 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 Vista only) 13...
... xiv Taking care of your AC adapter xiv Taking care of 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 Vista only) 13...
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... 37 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 38 Launch Manager 39 Frequently asked questions 41 Requesting service 44 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 44 Before you call 44 Battery pack 45 Battery pack characteristics 45 Maximizing the battery's life 45 Installing and removing the battery pack 46 Charging the battery 47 Checking the battery level 47 Optimising battery life 47 Battery...
... 37 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 38 Launch Manager 39 Frequently asked questions 41 Requesting service 44 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 44 Before you call 44 Battery pack 45 Battery pack characteristics 45 Maximizing the battery's life 45 Installing and removing the battery pack 46 Charging the battery 47 Checking the battery level 47 Optimising battery life 47 Battery...
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... "Help" or "Tutorial" function. Actual product specifications may vary. • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings. • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and encryption. (for general reference...
... "Help" or "Tutorial" function. Actual product specifications may vary. • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings. • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and encryption. (for general reference...
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...Select the power plan you want your computer to use. 5 Click "OK" to save your customized plan on /off system components to extend battery life. 1 Switch to the power plan you to edit 2 Adjust settings as described below. To edit a power plan: Editing a power ..., High performance and Power saver. Note: You cannot delete the predefined power plans. Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". You can also create customized power plans. You...
...Select the power plan you want your computer to use. 5 Click "OK" to save your customized plan on /off system components to extend battery life. 1 Switch to the power plan you to edit 2 Adjust settings as described below. To edit a power plan: Editing a power ..., High performance and Power saver. Note: You cannot delete the predefined power plans. Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". You can also create customized power plans. You...
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Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to the panel in to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you are currently using. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to save your new settings. Click the sleep and hibernate modes. 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon.
Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to the panel in to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you are currently using. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to save your new settings. Click the sleep and hibernate modes. 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon.
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19 Base view English # Item Description 1 Second hard disk bay Houses the optional computer's second hard disk (secured with screws) 2 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Battery release latch Releases the battery to remove the battery pack. 5 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 6 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 7 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws)
19 Base view English # Item Description 1 Second hard disk bay Houses the optional computer's second hard disk (secured with screws) 2 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Battery release latch Releases the battery to remove the battery pack. 5 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 6 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 7 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws)
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...8226; 17" WXGA+ TFT LCD, 1400 x 900 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ • Mobile Intel® GM965/GL960 Express Chipset with integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel...(for selected models) Storage subsystem • One or two 80/120/160 GB or larger hard disk drives with enhanced Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) (for selected models) • Optical drive options: • HD DVD-ROM/DVD....3/43.3 (H) mm (15.74 x 11.41 x 1.19/1.7 inches) • 3.80 kg (8.36 lbs.) with 8-cell battery pack • 3.66 kg (8.05 lbs.) with 6-cell...
...8226; 17" WXGA+ TFT LCD, 1400 x 900 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ • Mobile Intel® GM965/GL960 Express Chipset with integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel...(for selected models) Storage subsystem • One or two 80/120/160 GB or larger hard disk drives with enhanced Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) (for selected models) • Optical drive options: • HD DVD-ROM/DVD....3/43.3 (H) mm (15.74 x 11.41 x 1.19/1.7 inches) • 3.80 kg (8.36 lbs.) with 8-cell battery pack • 3.66 kg (8.05 lbs.) with 6-cell...
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...106-key keyboard with inverted "T" cursor layout, 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel Seamless touchpad pointing device with Acer BioProtection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (manufacturing option) Seamless touchpad pointing device with 4-way scroll button (manufacturing option) 12...management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes 71 W 4800 mAh Li-ion battery pack (8-cell) 44 W 4000 mAh Li-ion battery pack (6-cell) 3-pin 90 W AC adapter supporting Acer QuicCharge™ technology: (for selected models) WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced...
...106-key keyboard with inverted "T" cursor layout, 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel Seamless touchpad pointing device with Acer BioProtection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (manufacturing option) Seamless touchpad pointing device with 4-way scroll button (manufacturing option) 12...management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes 71 W 4800 mAh Li-ion battery pack (8-cell) 44 W 4000 mAh Li-ion battery pack (6-cell) 3-pin 90 W AC adapter supporting Acer QuicCharge™ technology: (for selected models) WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced...
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... on the model purchased. English 24 Options and accessories Environment System compliance Warranty • Acer Xpress VoIP phone featuring Acer Video Conference Manager • 512 MB/1 GB/ 2 GB DDR2 533/667 MHz soDIMM modules • 8-cell Li-ion battery pack • External USB floppy disk drive • 3-pin 90 W AC adaptor • Temperature...
... on the model purchased. English 24 Options and accessories Environment System compliance Warranty • Acer Xpress VoIP phone featuring Acer Video Conference Manager • 512 MB/1 GB/ 2 GB DDR2 533/667 MHz soDIMM modules • 8-cell Li-ion battery pack • External USB floppy disk drive • 3-pin 90 W AC adaptor • Temperature...
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HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Lights up . Lights up when Num Lock is closed up when Caps Lock is active. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. Bluetooth Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is activated. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. English 25 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators.
HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Lights up . Lights up when Num Lock is closed up when Caps Lock is active. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. Bluetooth Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is activated. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. English 25 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators.
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... button. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. See "Launch Manager" on page 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. They are several conveniently located easy-launch buttons. Please see "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 39. Fully...buttons are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Empowering Technology. English 26 1. Icon Easy-launch button Acer Empowering Technology Web browser Default application Acer Empowering Technology (userprogrammable) Internet browser (user-programmable) Mail Email application (user...
... button. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. See "Launch Manager" on page 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. They are several conveniently located easy-launch buttons. Please see "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 39. Fully...buttons are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Empowering Technology. English 26 1. Icon Easy-launch button Acer Empowering Technology Web browser Default application Acer Empowering Technology (userprogrammable) Internet browser (user-programmable) Mail Email application (user...
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... are using on the Settings tab to make sure that the resolution is set to the appropriate resolution. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the power outlet. • If it is not ... on the computer or on . Nothing appears on the screen. Each computer display has a different native resolution depending on the screen. Then click on the battery, it with a system disk and press + + to turn the display back on, three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be too...
... are using on the Settings tab to make sure that the resolution is set to the appropriate resolution. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the power outlet. • If it is not ... on the computer or on . Nothing appears on the screen. Each computer display has a different native resolution depending on the screen. Then click on the battery, it with a system disk and press + + to turn the display back on, three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be too...
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.... 4 Turn on ordering a spare battery pack. Battery pack characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristics: • Employs current battery technology standards. • Delivers a battery-low warning. The battery will come in handy when 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...
.... 4 Turn on ordering a spare battery pack. Battery pack characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristics: • Employs current battery technology standards. • Delivers a battery-low warning. The battery will come in handy when 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...
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...the maximum possible charge. Use this procedure will prevent you want to use the battery, the faster it is facing up. 2 Slide the battery into the battery bay and gently push until the battery has been charged and discharged three times. Failure to follow this conditioning process ...for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used for more you condition your computer. Installing and removing the battery pack Important! Before removing the battery from the unit, connect the AC adapter if you from the unit...
...the maximum possible charge. Use this procedure will prevent you want to use the battery, the faster it is facing up. 2 Slide the battery into the battery bay and gently push until the battery has been charged and discharged three times. Failure to follow this conditioning process ...for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used for more you condition your computer. Installing and removing the battery pack Important! Before removing the battery from the unit, connect the AC adapter if you from the unit...
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... the computer turned off results in the battery bay. The recommended temperature is charging. Higher temperatures cause the battery to release the battery. 2 Pull the battery from the battery bay. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and connect to see the battery's present charge level. Optimising battery life Optimizing battery life helps you to follow the suggestions...
... the computer turned off results in the battery bay. The recommended temperature is charging. Higher temperatures cause the battery to release the battery. 2 Pull the battery from the battery bay. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and connect to see the battery's present charge level. Optimising battery life Optimizing battery life helps you to follow the suggestions...
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... power meter. The AC adapter or a power outlet is available. 1. Shut down the operating system to turn off the computer. When the battery-low warning appears, the recommended course of action depends on the computer and resume work . Save all necessary files. 2. An extra fully charged... battery pack is unavailable. Data will be lost if the battery to become fully depleted and the computer shuts down the operating system to the mains power supply. 2. Plug the AC...
... power meter. The AC adapter or a power outlet is available. 1. Shut down the operating system to turn off the computer. When the battery-low warning appears, the recommended course of action depends on the computer and resume work . Save all necessary files. 2. An extra fully charged... battery pack is unavailable. Data will be lost if the battery to become fully depleted and the computer shuts down the operating system to the mains power supply. 2. Plug the AC...