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... into is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before cleaning Unplug this document for cleaning. Do not use when no cards are in the card slots. Unplug the power cord before cleaning. CAUTION for certain models) Your computer shipped...
... into is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before cleaning Unplug this document for cleaning. Do not use when no cards are in the card slots. Unplug the power cord before cleaning. CAUTION for certain models) Your computer shipped...
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... purse. Please recycle when possible. Do not disassemble or dispose of batteries in summer or winter. When the operation time becomes noticeably shorter than normal, buy a new battery. Never use it in your product. A device with a hot or cold battery may explode. Wireless devices may damage the battery or the connecting object. Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Warning! Keep them in a pressurized container, and...
... purse. Please recycle when possible. Do not disassemble or dispose of batteries in summer or winter. When the operation time becomes noticeably shorter than normal, buy a new battery. Never use it in your product. A device with a hot or cold battery may explode. Wireless devices may damage the battery or the connecting object. Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Warning! Keep them in a pressurized container, and...
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... the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. For instructions on the screen to "Quick Guide" for the location of the series, but not necessarily in the text with setting up your computer. xiii First things first We would like to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your new computer. It covers basic topics such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. It is not installed...
... the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. For instructions on the screen to "Quick Guide" for the location of the series, but not necessarily in the text with setting up your computer. xiii First things first We would like to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your new computer. It covers basic topics such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. It is not installed...
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...reader) 1 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons) 2 Using the keyboard 3 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad* 3 Windows keys 4 Audio 5 Acer PureZone (only for certain models) 5 Tuba (only for certain models) 5 Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/ multi-channel sound (only for certain models) 5 Video 6 16:9 display 6 Using the system utilities 7 Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) 7 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 8 Acer Backup Manager 9 Power management 10 Acer eRecovery Management 11 Burn backup discs 12 Restore 13 Restore Windows...
...reader) 1 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons) 2 Using the keyboard 3 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad* 3 Windows keys 4 Audio 5 Acer PureZone (only for certain models) 5 Tuba (only for certain models) 5 Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/ multi-channel sound (only for certain models) 5 Video 6 16:9 display 6 Using the system utilities 7 Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) 7 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 8 Acer Backup Manager 9 Power management 10 Acer eRecovery Management 11 Burn backup discs 12 Restore 13 Restore Windows...
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... TV with an external antenna or cable socket 40 BIOS utility 41 Boot sequence 41 Enable disk-to RF fields (RSS-102) 54 LCD panel ergonomic specifications 54 Entering passwords 32 Setting passwords 32 Expanding through options 33 Connectivity options 33 Fax/data modem (only for certain models) 33 Built-in network feature 34 Consumer Infrared (CIR) (only for certain models) 34 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 35 IEEE 1394 port (only for certain...
... TV with an external antenna or cable socket 40 BIOS utility 41 Boot sequence 41 Enable disk-to RF fields (RSS-102) 54 LCD panel ergonomic specifications 54 Entering passwords 32 Setting passwords 32 Expanding through options 33 Connectivity options 33 Fax/data modem (only for certain models) 33 Built-in network feature 34 Consumer Infrared (CIR) (only for certain models) 34 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 35 IEEE 1394 port (only for certain...
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... enabled on your finger on the touchpad on the touchpad to drag the cursor. Function Left button Right button Main touchpad Execute Select Drag Access context menu Quickly click twice. Click once. The exact configuration of your fingers - Note: When using the touchpad, keep it - It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Click once. Tap once. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons located...
... enabled on your finger on the touchpad on the touchpad to drag the cursor. Function Left button Right button Main touchpad Execute Select Drag Access context menu Quickly click twice. Click once. The exact configuration of your fingers - Note: When using the touchpad, keep it - It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Click once. Tap once. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons located...
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... of the keycaps. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad* The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external keypad. Scroll Lock + When Scroll Lock is indicated by small characters located on the keys. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. cursor-control keys. Use this mode when you can toggle on and off Number keys on , the screen moves one line up...
... of the keycaps. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad* The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external keypad. Scroll Lock + When Scroll Lock is indicated by small characters located on the keys. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. cursor-control keys. Use this mode when you can toggle on and off Number keys on , the screen moves one line up...
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... 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 domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to a network domain) < > + : Minimizes all windows < > + : Open the Run dialog box < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Access Center < > + : Open Windows...
... 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 domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to a network domain) < > + : Minimizes all windows < > + : Open the Run dialog box < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Access Center < > + : Open Windows...
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... D: drive; If you want Acer Backup Manager to be stored. This will need to setup scheduled back ups. from the Start menu and go to the schedule. Acer Backup Manager cannot store a backup on certain models. Alternatively, you have finished these three steps, backups will be created according to Start > All Programs > Acer Backup Manager > Acer Backup Manager. Once you can also create backups manually by pressing the Acer Backup Manager key. To start Acer Backup Manager, press the Acer Backup Manager key above . You will open the...
... D: drive; If you want Acer Backup Manager to be stored. This will need to setup scheduled back ups. from the Start menu and go to the schedule. Acer Backup Manager cannot store a backup on certain models. Alternatively, you have finished these three steps, backups will be created according to Start > All Programs > Acer Backup Manager > Acer Backup Manager. Once you can also create backups manually by pressing the Acer Backup Manager key. To start Acer Backup Manager, press the Acer Backup Manager key above . You will open the...
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... key, the screen brightness is only available on certain models. The Acer PowerSmart key uses the power-saving features of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to your computer. PCI and WLAN switch to reduce overall power consumption. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of your computer's graphics sub-system to power-saving modes. If no activity is detected for a period of these devices in power management...
... key, the screen brightness is only available on certain models. The Acer PowerSmart key uses the power-saving features of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to your computer. PCI and WLAN switch to reduce overall power consumption. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of your computer's graphics sub-system to power-saving modes. If no activity is detected for a period of these devices in power management...
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English 14 Restore Windows from . 8 Use the arrow keys to Exit Saving Changes. Press the ENTER key again to complete the restore. 10 Remove the recovery disc from the optical drive once the restore is only available on your previously burned backup discs, you will reboot. 7 After rebooting, when the Acer logo shows, press the F12 key to insert the first backup disc and enable the F12 Boot Menu via the BIOS Setup Utility. 1 Turn on certain models. Windows will be...
English 14 Restore Windows from . 8 Use the arrow keys to Exit Saving Changes. Press the ENTER key again to complete the restore. 10 Remove the recovery disc from the optical drive once the restore is only available on your previously burned backup discs, you will reboot. 7 After rebooting, when the Acer logo shows, press the F12 key to insert the first backup disc and enable the F12 Boot Menu via the BIOS Setup Utility. 1 Turn on certain models. Windows will be...
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... 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 IDE1* device to the highest boot priority, or use , you reboot, Windows will reboot. 7 When you should select the Boot submenu. 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 can set the boot priority for long-term use the F5 key to move the IDE1* device to the highest boot priority, or use , you reboot, Windows will reboot. 7 When you should select the Boot submenu. 1 Turn on your computer and insert the first system recovery disc into the optical disc drive. Restart your...
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... detailed information on certain models. This can be accessed from YouTube and Flickr Note: While watching videos, optical discs or slideshows, your screensaver and power-saving features are unavailable. watch DVDs, VCDs or Blu-Ray movies, and video clips • Homemedia - connect to other devices wirelessly to the Arcade Help menu. listen to enjoy. • Cinema - change settings, update your hard disk or removable media • Music - browse...
... detailed information on certain models. This can be accessed from YouTube and Flickr Note: While watching videos, optical discs or slideshows, your screensaver and power-saving features are unavailable. watch DVDs, VCDs or Blu-Ray movies, and video clips • Homemedia - connect to other devices wirelessly to the Arcade Help menu. listen to enjoy. • Cinema - change settings, update your hard disk or removable media • Music - browse...
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... power button. To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: Click on Start then click on Shut Down. Then close and latch the display cover to disconnect your computer. Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to place it in Sleep mode by pressing + . Or: You can now safely...
... power button. To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: Click on Start then click on Shut Down. Then close and latch the display cover to disconnect your computer. Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to place it in Sleep mode by pressing + . Or: You can now safely...
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... key to protect and take care of a locked drawer. Combine the use of your Supervisor Password! Important! Security features include hardware and software locks - a security notch and passwords. Some keyless models are also available. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of this password to gain access to take care of this password with password checkpoints on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use . If you need to the BIOS utility...
... key to protect and take care of a locked drawer. Combine the use of your Supervisor Password! Important! Security features include hardware and software locks - a security notch and passwords. Some keyless models are also available. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of this password to gain access to take care of this password with password checkpoints on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use . If you need to the BIOS utility...
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... appears. If you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to access the BIOS utility. Press and hold the power button for four seconds to enter a password. English 32 Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . • Type the User Password and press to use the computer.
... appears. If you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to access the BIOS utility. Press and hold the power button for four seconds to enter a password. English 32 Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . • Type the User Password and press to use the computer.
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... instructions on how to connect different external devices to your computer as you a complete mobile computing experience. To use is not compatible with a desktop PC. This modem port is appropriate for certain models) Warning! Please make sure that the cable you are working. English 33 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you would with digital phone lines. Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices...
... instructions on how to connect different external devices to your computer as you a complete mobile computing experience. To use is not compatible with a desktop PC. This modem port is appropriate for certain models) Warning! Please make sure that the cable you are working. English 33 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you would with digital phone lines. Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices...
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... ExpressCard slots will support both types. Use the HDMI port on how to connect with different functions. ExpressCard (only for certain models) The ExpressCard is a smaller and faster interface that further enhances the usability and expandability of your computer to install and use the card, and its functions. Important! It is the newest version of expansion options, including flash memory card adapters, TV-tuners, Bluetooth connectivity and IEEE 1394B adapters. HDMI provides...
... ExpressCard slots will support both types. Use the HDMI port on how to connect with different functions. ExpressCard (only for certain models) The ExpressCard is a smaller and faster interface that further enhances the usability and expandability of your computer to install and use the card, and its functions. Important! It is the newest version of expansion options, including flash memory card adapters, TV-tuners, Bluetooth connectivity and IEEE 1394B adapters. HDMI provides...
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... boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen and use the and keys to Enabled. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration...
... boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen and use the and keys to Enabled. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration...
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...) disk in Sleep mode. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be set to adjust the volume. Look at the volume control (speaker) icon on . Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be low and unable to restart the system. If pressing a key does not turn the display back...
...) disk in Sleep mode. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be set to adjust the volume. Look at the volume control (speaker) icon on . Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be low and unable to restart the system. If pressing a key does not turn the display back...