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... specifically disclaims the implied warranties of this publication without the prior written permission of such revisions or changes. All correspondence concerning your computer. Aspire Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of purchase information in this manual or supplementary documents and publications. Record the model number, serial number, purchase date and place of Acer...
... specifically disclaims the implied warranties of this publication without the prior written permission of such revisions or changes. All correspondence concerning your computer. Aspire Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of purchase information in this manual or supplementary documents and publications. Record the model number, serial number, purchase date and place of Acer...
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... 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 Accessibility Be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is easily accessible and located as close to unplug the power cord from the system by unplugging all warnings and instructions...
... 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 Accessibility Be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is easily accessible and located as close to unplug the power cord from the system by unplugging all warnings and instructions...
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... with the same type as that is achieved only after two or three complete charge and discharge cycles. Replace the battery with your pocket or purse. Follow local regulations when disposing of a new battery is damaged. vi Guidelines for its intended purpose. Do not disassemble or dispose of batteries in a fire as in a closed car in hot or cold...
... with the same type as that is achieved only after two or three complete charge and discharge cycles. Replace the battery with your pocket or purse. Follow local regulations when disposing of a new battery is damaged. vi Guidelines for its intended purpose. Do not disassemble or dispose of batteries in a fire as in a closed car in hot or cold...
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... AcerSystem User Guide mentioned below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. Follow the instructions on the screen to functions or features which are marked in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on such subjects as Acer eRecovery Management, using your computer Turning your mobile computing needs. If Adobe Reader is available in the text with setting up your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the power button. Basic...
... AcerSystem User Guide mentioned below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. Follow the instructions on the screen to functions or features which are marked in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on such subjects as Acer eRecovery Management, using your computer Turning your mobile computing needs. If Adobe Reader is available in the text with setting up your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the power button. Basic...
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... your battery pack xv Cleaning and servicing xv Touchpad 1 Touchpad basics (with fingerprint 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...
... your battery pack xv Cleaning and servicing xv Touchpad 1 Touchpad basics (with fingerprint 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...
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... 19 Live Update: 19 Albums 21 Editing Pictures 21 Slideshow settings 21 Music 21 Online Media (only for certain models) 22 YouTube 22 Flickr 22 Battery pack 23 Battery pack characteristics 23 Maximizing the battery's life 23 Installing and removing the battery pack 24 Charging the battery 25 Checking the battery level 25 Optimising battery life 25 Battery-low warning 26 Taking your notebook PC with you...
... 19 Live Update: 19 Albums 21 Editing Pictures 21 Slideshow settings 21 Music 21 Online Media (only for certain models) 22 YouTube 22 Flickr 22 Battery pack 23 Battery pack characteristics 23 Maximizing the battery's life 23 Installing and removing the battery pack 24 Charging the battery 25 Checking the battery level 25 Optimising battery life 25 Battery-low warning 26 Taking your notebook PC with you...
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... certain models) 36 ExpressCard (only for certain models) 36 Installing memory 37 Enjoying TV with Windows Media Center 39 Choose your input type 39 Watching TV using the optional DVB-T (digital TV) antenna (for selected models) 39 To connect the digital antenna 39 Watching 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...
... certain models) 36 ExpressCard (only for certain models) 36 Installing memory 37 Enjoying TV with Windows Media Center 39 Choose your input type 39 Watching TV using the optional DVB-T (digital TV) antenna (for selected models) 39 To connect the digital antenna 39 Watching 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...
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... the touchpad on the model purchased. Note: When using the touchpad, keep it - Tap twice (at the same speed as clicking the left button. hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Function Left button Right button Main touchpad Execute Select Drag Access context menu Quickly click twice. and your fingers - Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is...
... the touchpad on the model purchased. Note: When using the touchpad, keep it - Tap twice (at the same speed as clicking the left button. hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Function Left button Right button Main touchpad Execute Select Drag Access context menu Quickly click twice. and your fingers - Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is...
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..., lock, Windows, function and special keys. Scroll Lock + When Scroll Lock is on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. It is on, all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on embedded keypad Type numbers in uppercase. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in a normal manner. Hold while using cursor- Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is indicated by small characters located on , the screen...
..., lock, Windows, function and special keys. Scroll Lock + When Scroll Lock is on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. It is on, all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on embedded keypad Type numbers in uppercase. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in a normal manner. Hold while using cursor- Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is indicated by small characters located on , the screen...
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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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... the Start menu and go to Start > All Programs > Acer Backup Manager > Acer Backup Manager. You will open the Welcome screen; You can go through the three steps to setup scheduled back ups. To start Acer Backup Manager, press the Acer Backup Manager key above . English 9 Acer Backup Manager Note: This feature is a simple three-step process that allows you to create backup copies of losing data. 2 Select where you can also create backups manually by pressing the Acer Backup Manager key...
... the Start menu and go to Start > All Programs > Acer Backup Manager > Acer Backup Manager. You will open the Welcome screen; You can go through the three steps to setup scheduled back ups. To start Acer Backup Manager, press the Acer Backup Manager key above . English 9 Acer Backup Manager Note: This feature is a simple three-step process that allows you to create backup copies of losing data. 2 Select where you can also create backups manually by pressing the Acer Backup Manager key...
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... video memory. When you press the Acer PowerSmart key, the screen brightness is only available on certain models. English 10 Power management This computer has a built-in order to conserve energy. This computer employs a power management scheme that monitors system activity. Acer PowerSmart key Note: This feature is reduced and the graphics chip switched to a lower speed; The Acer PowerSmart key uses the power-saving features of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to power...
... video memory. When you press the Acer PowerSmart key, the screen brightness is only available on certain models. English 10 Power management This computer has a built-in order to conserve energy. This computer employs a power management scheme that monitors system activity. Acer PowerSmart key Note: This feature is reduced and the graphics chip switched to a lower speed; The Acer PowerSmart key uses the power-saving features of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to power...
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... F12 Boot Menu 5 Use the F5 or F6 key to change F12 Boot Menu to Enabled. 6 Press the ESC key to enter the Exit submenu, press the ENTER key to Exit Saving Changes. Restart your computer. 2 During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to enter BIOS Setup, where you will need to insert the first backup disc and enable the F12 Boot Menu via the BIOS Setup Utility. 1 Turn on certain models. To restore Windows from the optical drive...
... F12 Boot Menu 5 Use the F5 or F6 key to change F12 Boot Menu to Enabled. 6 Press the ESC key to enter the Exit submenu, press the ENTER key to Exit Saving Changes. Restart your computer. 2 During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to enter BIOS Setup, where you will need to insert the first backup disc and enable the F12 Boot Menu via the BIOS Setup Utility. 1 Turn on certain models. To restore Windows from the optical drive...
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... About information • Albums - Use the MediaConsole, touchpad or arrow keys to select the media type you wish to share media content • Advanced - change settings, update your screensaver and power-saving features are unavailable. view photos stored on certain models. English 16 Acer Arcade Deluxe Note: This feature is an integrated player for music, photos, DVD movies and videos. listen to music files...
... About information • Albums - Use the MediaConsole, touchpad or arrow keys to select the media type you wish to share media content • Advanced - change settings, update your screensaver and power-saving features are unavailable. view photos stored on certain models. English 16 Acer Arcade Deluxe Note: This feature is an integrated player for music, photos, DVD movies and videos. listen to music files...
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... 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 within the building. Or: You can now safely take the computer anywhere you are using one to a meeting room. Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories: 1 Save any open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks...
... 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 within the building. Or: You can now safely take the computer anywhere you are using one to a meeting room. Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories: 1 Save any open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks...
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... the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set passwords using the BIOS utility. Try again and press . You have three chances to use the computer. Then turn on boot parameter is set and the password on the computer again, and try again. Try again and press . • When the User Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . • Type the User Password and press to enter a password. Setting passwords You can set...
... the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set passwords using the BIOS utility. Try again and press . You have three chances to use the computer. Then turn on boot parameter is set and the password on the computer again, and try again. Try again and press . • When the User Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . • Type the User Password and press to enter a password. Setting passwords You can set...
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For instructions on how to connect different external devices to a telephone jack. To use is not compatible with a desktop PC. English 33 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you would with digital phone lines. Fax/data modem (only for certain models) Your computer has a built-in V.92 56 Kbps fax/data modem. (only for the country in which you are working. Warning...
For instructions on how to connect different external devices to a telephone jack. To use is not compatible with a desktop PC. English 33 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you would with digital phone lines. Fax/data modem (only for certain models) Your computer has a built-in V.92 56 Kbps fax/data modem. (only for the country in which you are working. Warning...
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... set a password on boot: and use the and keys to Enabled. 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. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. English 41 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Password To set the boot...
... set a password on boot: and use the and keys to Enabled. 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. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. English 41 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Password To set the boot...
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...-system) disk in Sleep mode. Check the following is a list of your computer. I turned on the screen. No audio is crossed-out, click on the battery, it with a system disk and press + + to adjust the volume. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the taskbar. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. Press and release the power button to save power. Nothing appears...
...-system) disk in Sleep mode. Check the following is a list of your computer. I turned on the screen. No audio is crossed-out, click on the battery, it with a system disk and press + + to adjust the volume. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the taskbar. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. Press and release the power button to save power. Nothing appears...
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.... Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press error Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. Do not attempt to reboot. See "Requesting service" on page 46. Keyboard interface error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Troubleshooting tips This notebook PC...
.... Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press error Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. Do not attempt to reboot. See "Requesting service" on page 46. Keyboard interface error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Troubleshooting tips This notebook PC...