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... set , make sure that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of the battery, charging will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you need for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery...
... set , make sure that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of the battery, charging will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you need for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery...
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... parts when adding or changing components. Do not short-circuit the battery. Do not disassemble or dispose of used batteries. Always try to local regulations. Batteries may explode. Do not dispose as they may also explode if damaged. Replace the battery with Acer approved chargers designated for purchase options. Keep them in temperatures well below freezing. For safety reasons, do not connect...
... parts when adding or changing components. Do not short-circuit the battery. Do not disassemble or dispose of used batteries. Always try to local regulations. Batteries may explode. Do not dispose as they may also explode if damaged. Replace the battery with Acer approved chargers designated for purchase options. Keep them in temperatures well below freezing. For safety reasons, do not connect...
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... keyboard, Audio, etc. This guide contains detailed information on the screen to use your computer. If Adobe Reader is available in the model you get started with language such as the AcerSystem User Guide mentioned below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. Please refre to functions or features which are marked in the text with setting up your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the series...
... keyboard, Audio, etc. This guide contains detailed information on the screen to use your computer. If Adobe Reader is available in the model you get started with language such as the AcerSystem User Guide mentioned below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. Please refre to functions or features which are marked in the text with setting up your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the series...
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... battery pack xv Cleaning and servicing xv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Launching Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 3 Acer eAudio Management (only for certain models) 5 Acer ePower Management 6 Acer eDataSecurity Management (only for certain models) 9 Acer eRecovery Management 11 Acer eSettings Management 13 Windows Mobility Center 14 Indicators 15 Easy-launch buttons 16 Touchpad 17 Touchpad basics (with fingerprint reader) 17 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons) 18 Using a computer security lock 19 Using the keyboard 20 Lock...
... battery pack xv Cleaning and servicing xv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Launching Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 3 Acer eAudio Management (only for certain models) 5 Acer ePower Management 6 Acer eDataSecurity Management (only for certain models) 9 Acer eRecovery Management 11 Acer eSettings Management 13 Windows Mobility Center 14 Indicators 15 Easy-launch buttons 16 Touchpad 17 Touchpad basics (with fingerprint reader) 17 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons) 18 Using a computer security lock 19 Using the keyboard 20 Lock...
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...(USB) 52 IEEE 1394 port (only for certain models) 52 High-Definition Multimedia Interface (only for certain models) 53 ExpressCard 53 Installing memory 54 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables (only for certain models) 56 BIOS utility 59 Boot sequence 59 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 59 Password 59 Using software 60 Playing DVD movies 60 Power management 61 Acer eRecovery Management 62 Burn backup discs 63 Create a user backup 64 Manage user backups 66 Restore 67 Restore Windows Vista from backup discs 68 Troubleshooting 71 Troubleshooting tips 71 Error...
...(USB) 52 IEEE 1394 port (only for certain models) 52 High-Definition Multimedia Interface (only for certain models) 53 ExpressCard 53 Installing memory 54 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables (only for certain models) 56 BIOS utility 59 Boot sequence 59 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 59 Password 59 Using software 60 Playing DVD movies 60 Power management 61 Acer eRecovery Management 62 Burn backup discs 63 Create a user backup 64 Manage user backups 66 Restore 67 Restore Windows Vista from backup discs 68 Troubleshooting 71 Troubleshooting tips 71 Error...
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... provides access to access frequently used functions and manage your system (only for certain models). • Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. • Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. For more information, right-click on your new Acer system. Launching Acer Empowering Technology To launch Acer Empowering Technology: 1 Press the Empowering Key to easily control the enhanced sound effects of the active window.
... provides access to access frequently used functions and manage your system (only for certain models). • Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. • Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. For more information, right-click on your new Acer system. Launching Acer Empowering Technology To launch Acer Empowering Technology: 1 Press the Empowering Key to easily control the enhanced sound effects of the active window.
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... your power management options. Select the power plan you to save your new power plan. 6 Empowering Technology Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your mouse over the Acer ePower Management application on . 4 If necessary, change the display, sleep and hibernation settings you want to switch to. 2 You may also switch between , edit, delete and restore power plans, as described below. For more power options, click in the Acer ePower Management utility, or...
... your power management options. Select the power plan you to save your new power plan. 6 Empowering Technology Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your mouse over the Acer ePower Management application on . 4 If necessary, change the display, sleep and hibernation settings you want to switch to. 2 You may also switch between , edit, delete and restore power plans, as described below. For more power options, click in the Acer ePower Management utility, or...
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On first use this password to access the Personal Secure Disk (PSD). Note: The password used to create the Master Password. If you to encrypt/decrypt files by unauthorized persons. It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for certain models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is the only other key capable of...
On first use this password to access the Personal Secure Disk (PSD). Note: The password used to create the Master Password. If you to encrypt/decrypt files by unauthorized persons. It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for certain models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is the only other key capable of...
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Settings include display brightness, volume, power plan, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, synchronization status and presentation settings. 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. 14 Windows Mobility Center Empowering Technology...
Settings include display brightness, volume, power plan, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, synchronization status and presentation settings. 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. 14 Windows Mobility Center Empowering Technology...
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... buttons. Icon Function Description Wireless communication button/indicator (manufacturing option) Enables/disables the wireless function. Acer Empowering Technology Launch Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable) 16 English Easy-launch buttons Located beside the keyboard are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager.You can be reset by clicking on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to email and Internet programs, but can access the Launch Manager by users. Indicates the status of Bluetooth...
... buttons. Icon Function Description Wireless communication button/indicator (manufacturing option) Enables/disables the wireless function. Acer Empowering Technology Launch Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable) 16 English Easy-launch buttons Located beside the keyboard are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager.You can be reset by clicking on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to email and Internet programs, but can access the Launch Manager by users. Indicates the status of Bluetooth...
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... turn the key to finger movement; and your PC depends on your touchpad. Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. dry and clean. English 19 Note: Illustrations for a security lock. The exact configuration of a locked drawer. Some keyless models are also available. Note: When using the touchpad, keep it - It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling...
... turn the key to finger movement; and your PC depends on your touchpad. Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. dry and clean. English 19 Note: Illustrations for a security lock. The exact configuration of a locked drawer. Some keyless models are also available. Note: When using the touchpad, keep it - It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling...
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... and off Number keys on the keys. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in a normal manner. Cursor-control keys Hold while using on , the screen moves one line up or down arrow keys respectively. Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on embedded keypad control keys. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Scroll Lock + When Scroll Lock is...
... and off Number keys on the keys. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in a normal manner. Cursor-control keys Hold while using on , the screen moves one line up or down arrow keys respectively. Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on embedded keypad control keys. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Scroll Lock + When Scroll Lock is...
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... Windows Start button; 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 computers (if you are on a + < > + : Use the arrow keys to a network domain) < > + : Minimizes all windows < > + : Open the Run dialog box < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as clicking the right mouse button; it opens...
... Windows Start button; 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 computers (if you are on a + < > + : Use the arrow keys to a network domain) < > + : Minimizes all windows < > + : Open the Run dialog box < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as clicking the right mouse button; it opens...
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...Technology. Launches Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode. + + + Display toggle Screen blank Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. English 22 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to save power. Turns the display screen backlight off . + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + < > Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. + < > + < > Volume up Volume down Increases the sound volume (only for certain models). Press any key to return. See "Acer Empowering Technology...
...Technology. Launches Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode. + + + Display toggle Screen blank Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. English 22 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to save power. Turns the display screen backlight off . + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + < > Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. + < > + < > Volume up Volume down Increases the sound volume (only for certain models). Press any key to return. See "Acer Empowering Technology...
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... volume control icon on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be set to adjust the volume. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. No audio is in the external USB floppy drive? In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. You can also use...
... volume control icon on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be set to adjust the volume. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. No audio is in the external USB floppy drive? In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. You can also use...
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... in Sleep mode. Or: You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within short distances, for example, from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are just moving the computer, close and latch the display. then press and release the power button. Then close and latch the display cover to...
... in Sleep mode. Or: You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within short distances, for example, from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are just moving the computer, close and latch the display. then press and release the power button. Then close and latch the display cover to...
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... phone line will damage the modem. To use is not compatible with a desktop PC. Please make sure that the cable you are working. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to a telephone jack. This modem port is appropriate for the country in V.92 56 Kbps fax/data modem. Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you a complete...
... phone line will damage the modem. To use is not compatible with a desktop PC. Please make sure that the cable you are working. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to a telephone jack. This modem port is appropriate for the country in V.92 56 Kbps fax/data modem. Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you a complete...
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... screen. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen and use the and keys to enable this value to run it. English 59 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to Enabled. Your computer is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Password To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to set...
... screen. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen and use the and keys to enable this value to run it. English 59 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to Enabled. Your computer is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Password To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to set...
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.... To use the password protection feature of the following functions: 1 Backup: • Back up factory default to CD/DVD • Back up drivers and applications to CD/DVD • Create user backup • Manage user backups 2 Restore: • Restore system to factory default • Reinstall applications/drivers • Restore system from user backup • Password settings This chapter will guide you must first set by launching Acer eRecovery Management and clicking Password settings in an external optical disc burner before entering Acer eRecovery Management for general...
.... To use the password protection feature of the following functions: 1 Backup: • Back up factory default to CD/DVD • Back up drivers and applications to CD/DVD • Create user backup • Manage user backups 2 Restore: • Restore system to factory default • Reinstall applications/drivers • Restore system from user backup • Password settings This chapter will guide you must first set by launching Acer eRecovery Management and clicking Password settings in an external optical disc burner before entering Acer eRecovery Management for general...
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... home 58 traveling internationally 60 traveling on indicator 24 memory installing 67 messages error 77 See frequently-asked questions frequently-asked questions 41 front view 17 H Hibernation mode hotkey 30 hotkeys 30 K keyboard 28 embedded numeric keypad 28 hotkeys 30 lock keys 28 troubleshooting 42 Windows keys 29 L left view 17 M media access on local trips 59 troubleshooting 77 turning off xv connections network 64 D display hotkeys 30 troubleshooting 41 DVD 72 DVD movies playing 72...
... home 58 traveling internationally 60 traveling on indicator 24 memory installing 67 messages error 77 See frequently-asked questions frequently-asked questions 41 front view 17 H Hibernation mode hotkey 30 hotkeys 30 K keyboard 28 embedded numeric keypad 28 hotkeys 30 lock keys 28 troubleshooting 42 Windows keys 29 L left view 17 M media access on local trips 59 troubleshooting 77 turning off xv connections network 64 D display hotkeys 30 troubleshooting 41 DVD 72 DVD movies playing 72...