Acer Extensa Notebook Series Generic User Guide
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.../or damage. Using a power outlet that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may cause the battery to qualified service personnel. Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product. • Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that is...
.../or damage. Using a power outlet that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may cause the battery to qualified service personnel. Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product. • Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that is...
Acer Extensa Notebook Series Generic User Guide
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... you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Your guides To help you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs. In addition it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for your notebook. Information for your safety and comfort. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. For instructions on the screen to use your notebook. Acer...
... you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Your guides To help you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs. In addition it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for your notebook. Information for your safety and comfort. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. For instructions on the screen to use your notebook. Acer...
Acer Extensa Notebook Series Generic User Guide
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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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... 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-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...
... 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-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...
Acer Extensa Notebook Series Generic User Guide
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... following content is for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer system. Activated by double-clicking the icon if you have created a desktop shortcut. 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 general reference only...
... following content is for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer system. Activated by double-clicking the icon if you have created a desktop shortcut. 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 general reference only...
Acer Extensa Notebook Series Generic User Guide
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... select Power Options. You can also create customized power plans. Note: You cannot delete the predefined power plans. The quick menu appears. View and adjust settings for configuring 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 Acer ePower Management. You can create, switch between power plans: 1 Mouse over the Acer ePower Management application on . 4 If necessary, change the display, sleep...
... select Power Options. You can also create customized power plans. Note: You cannot delete the predefined power plans. The quick menu appears. View and adjust settings for configuring 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 Acer ePower Management. You can create, switch between power plans: 1 Mouse over the Acer ePower Management application on . 4 If necessary, change the display, sleep...
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... Mobility Center. Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and a shortcut to fit the situation as you change locations, networks or activities. To launch Windows Mobility Center: • Use the shortcut key < > + • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel • Start Windows Mobility Center from...
... Mobility Center. Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and a shortcut to fit the situation as you change locations, networks or activities. To launch Windows Mobility Center: • Use the shortcut key < > + • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel • Start Windows Mobility Center from...
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... computer cover is activated. Caps Lock Power Lights up when Caps Lock is closed up when Num Lock is active. English 9 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators. Icon Function Description HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Num Lock Lights up . Wireless LAN (Manufacturing option) Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Indicates the computer's power status. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. Bluetooth (Manufacturing option) Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. 1. Charging...
... computer cover is activated. Caps Lock Power Lights up when Caps Lock is closed up when Num Lock is active. English 9 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators. Icon Function Description HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Num Lock Lights up . Wireless LAN (Manufacturing option) Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Indicates the computer's power status. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. Bluetooth (Manufacturing option) Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. 1. Charging...
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... open windows and prepares your open application windows and prepares the display for impressive presentations. • Sync key - runs the Windows® lock function to work. • Lock key - If the laptop is equipped with Acer Bio-Protection, you step out. instantly synchronizes your finger to an external storage device, for convenient and secure backup. 11 English Productivity keys (only for certain models) Three productivity keys give users one-touch access to protection and manageability...
... open windows and prepares your open application windows and prepares the display for impressive presentations. • Sync key - runs the Windows® lock function to work. • Lock key - If the laptop is equipped with Acer Bio-Protection, you step out. instantly synchronizes your finger to an external storage device, for convenient and secure backup. 11 English Productivity keys (only for certain models) Three productivity keys give users one-touch access to protection and manageability...
Acer Extensa Notebook Series Generic User Guide
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... keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in numeric mode. cursor-control keys. A better solution would be to do a lot of the keycaps. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). English 15 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys.. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external...
... keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in numeric mode. cursor-control keys. A better solution would be to do a lot of the keycaps. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). English 15 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys.. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external...
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... mouse button; This key has the same effect as clicking on your edition of Windows Vista or Windows XP, some shortcuts may not function as described. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < > : Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network...
... mouse button; This key has the same effect as clicking on your edition of Windows Vista or Windows XP, some shortcuts may not function as described. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < > : Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network...
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... Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Volume up Brightness down Increases the screen brightness. Decreases the screen brightness. English 17 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Increases the sound volume...
... Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Volume up Brightness down Increases the screen brightness. Decreases the screen brightness. English 17 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Increases the sound volume...
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... your notebook, first ensure that a second display is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen. To access this monitor. You may choose any one of your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. To enable the dual display feature of the four display settings indicated...
... your notebook, first ensure that a second display is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen. To access this monitor. You may choose any one of your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. To enable the dual display feature of the four display settings indicated...
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... in the external USB floppy drive? The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to restart the system. If it may be set to turn the display back on the taskbar. Press any key to an external monitor. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may arise during the use the volume control buttons to...
... in the external USB floppy drive? The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to restart the system. If it may be set to turn the display back on the taskbar. Press any key to an external monitor. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may arise during the use the volume control buttons to...
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... these steps to disconnect your 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: Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off Or: You can put the computer in Sleep mode. then press and release the power button. You can now safely take the computer anywhere you may...
... these steps to disconnect your 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: Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off Or: You can put the computer in Sleep mode. then press and release the power button. You can now safely take the computer anywhere you may...
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... 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 25 on indicator 21 care AC adapter xvi battery pack xvii computer xvi CD-ROM ejecting manually 34 troubleshooting 34 charging...
... 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 25 on indicator 21 care AC adapter xvi battery pack xvii computer xvi CD-ROM ejecting manually 34 troubleshooting 34 charging...
Pre-Install Intel® AHCI Driver for Windows XP® Operating System
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... 4 Connect the USB floppy drive and then boot up from the Microsoft® Windows XP® Professional/Home Edition Setup Disc to a blank 1.44MB floppy diskette. Make sure the following files are contained in the root directory: 2. Extract AHCI F6 driver files to install operating system. Pre-Install Intel® AHCI Driver for Windows XP® Operating System Pre-Installation Using the F6 Method Notes: Before you start...
... 4 Connect the USB floppy drive and then boot up from the Microsoft® Windows XP® Professional/Home Edition Setup Disc to a blank 1.44MB floppy diskette. Make sure the following files are contained in the root directory: 2. Extract AHCI F6 driver files to install operating system. Pre-Install Intel® AHCI Driver for Windows XP® Operating System Pre-Installation Using the F6 Method Notes: Before you start...
Quick Start Guide
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... you get started with language such as the AcerSystem User Guide mentioned below will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. If Adobe Reader is available in the Extensa product series. poster helps you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. The Quick Guide introduces you to be more on such subjects as Acer's Empowering Technology, using the keyboard, audio, etc...
... you get started with language such as the AcerSystem User Guide mentioned below will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. If Adobe Reader is available in the Extensa product series. poster helps you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. The Quick Guide introduces you to be more on such subjects as Acer's Empowering Technology, using the keyboard, audio, etc...
Quick Start Guide
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... for certain models) 7 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 8 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to remove the battery pack. 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Hard disk bay-Main Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws) (only for certain models). 6 Hard disk bay- Houses the computer's hard disk (secured Secondary* with screws) 5 Acer DASP (Disk Anti- 9 Base view English * * # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch...
... for certain models) 7 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 8 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to remove the battery pack. 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Hard disk bay-Main Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws) (only for certain models). 6 Hard disk bay- Houses the computer's hard disk (secured Secondary* with screws) 5 Acer DASP (Disk Anti- 9 Base view English * * # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch...