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Aspire Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for a particular purpose. The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to their ... registered trademarks of such revisions or changes. Acer Incorporated. All correspondence concerning your computer. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in the space provided below. Aspire Series Generic User Guide Original Issue: 05/...
Aspire Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for a particular purpose. The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to their ... registered trademarks of such revisions or changes. Acer Incorporated. All correspondence concerning your computer. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in the space provided below. Aspire Series Generic User Guide Original Issue: 05/...
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... approved or its equivalent, 4.6 meters (15 feet) maximum length. For safety reasons, and to qualified service personnel. If you need for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. Unplug this product. • Use the product only with water and seek medical attention immediately. Failure to follow these guidelines may...
... approved or its equivalent, 4.6 meters (15 feet) maximum length. For safety reasons, and to qualified service personnel. If you need for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. Unplug this product. • Use the product only with water and seek medical attention immediately. Failure to follow these guidelines may...
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... of fire or explosion. A device with a hot or cold battery may damage the battery or the connecting object. Replace the battery with Acer approved chargers designated for its intended purpose. Consult your reseller for example, when you carry a spare battery in your pocket or purse. Never... type as they may explode. The capacity and lifetime of another battery may also explode if damaged. Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Please recycle when possible. Do not disassemble or dispose of used batteries. For safety reasons, do not connect ...
... of fire or explosion. A device with a hot or cold battery may damage the battery or the connecting object. Replace the battery with Acer approved chargers designated for its intended purpose. Consult your reseller for example, when you carry a spare battery in your pocket or purse. Never... type as they may explode. The capacity and lifetime of another battery may also explode if damaged. Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Please recycle when possible. Do not disassemble or dispose of used batteries. For safety reasons, do not connect ...
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... dangerous and may invalidate any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere are in aircraft is mounted and operating properly. Do not switch the notebook on the Waste from Electrical and To make emergency calls through your device before boarding an aircraft. Disposal instructions Do not throw this ... same compartment as the device, its parts, or enhancements. The use is prohibited or when it may apply to turn off the notebook near gas pumps at service stations. Faulty installation or service may be advised to the device. Check regularly that air bags inflate with...
... dangerous and may invalidate any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere are in aircraft is mounted and operating properly. Do not switch the notebook on the Waste from Electrical and To make emergency calls through your device before boarding an aircraft. Disposal instructions Do not throw this ... same compartment as the device, its parts, or enhancements. The use is prohibited or when it may apply to turn off the notebook near gas pumps at service stations. Faulty installation or service may be advised to the device. Check regularly that air bags inflate with...
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... lead to power home electronics is consumed while the products are also at risk of physical injury after prolonged use up to Acer notebooks with an ENERGY STAR sticker located in the bottom right-hand corner of the palm rest. As an ENERGY STAR partner...prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by pushing power button. • More power management settings can be done through Acer ePower Management. ENERGY STAR qualified home electronic products in a cost effective way and without sacrificing quality or product features. Users are turned off...
... lead to power home electronics is consumed while the products are also at risk of physical injury after prolonged use up to Acer notebooks with an ENERGY STAR sticker located in the bottom right-hand corner of the palm rest. As an ENERGY STAR partner...prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by pushing power button. • More power management settings can be done through Acer ePower Management. ENERGY STAR qualified home electronic products in a cost effective way and without sacrificing quality or product features. Users are turned off...
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..." for Starters...poster helps you to be more productive, please refer to all models in the model you to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your computer. Such instances are only contained in the text with setting up your new ... file requires Adobe Reader. This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as Acer's Empowering Technology, using your computer Turning your notebook. Follow these steps to complete the installation. The printed Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to the AcerSystem User's Guide....
..." for Starters...poster helps you to be more productive, please refer to all models in the model you to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your computer. Such instances are only contained in the text with setting up your new ... file requires Adobe Reader. This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as Acer's Empowering Technology, using your computer Turning your notebook. Follow these steps to complete the installation. The printed Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to the AcerSystem User's Guide....
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... and removing the battery pack 34 Charging the battery 35 Checking the battery level 35 Optimising battery life 35 Battery-low warning 36 Acer Arcade Deluxe 37 General controls 37 Navigation controls 38 Player controls 38 Cinema 38 Movies: 38 Videos: 39 Playing a video file:...Advanced 40 Live Update: 40 Albums 42 Editing Pictures 42 Slideshow settings 43 Snapshot 43 Music 43 Background mode 43 Taking your notebook PC with you 44 Disconnecting from the desktop 44 Moving around 44 Preparing the computer 44 What to bring to meetings 45 Taking...
... and removing the battery pack 34 Charging the battery 35 Checking the battery level 35 Optimising battery life 35 Battery-low warning 36 Acer Arcade Deluxe 37 General controls 37 Navigation controls 38 Player controls 38 Cinema 38 Movies: 38 Videos: 39 Playing a video file:...Advanced 40 Live Update: 40 Albums 42 Editing Pictures 42 Slideshow settings 43 Snapshot 43 Music 43 Background mode 43 Taking your notebook PC with you 44 Disconnecting from the desktop 44 Moving around 44 Preparing the computer 44 What to bring to meetings 45 Taking...
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... depends on your touchpad. Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is sensitive to secure the lock. dry and clean. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for reference only. Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. The touchpad is enabled on the model purchased...
... depends on your touchpad. Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is sensitive to secure the lock. dry and clean. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for reference only. Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. The touchpad is enabled on the model purchased...
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... you highquality digital surround sound for enjoying movies, games and music in stereo microphones featuring beam forming and echo cancellation technologies. The Acer HD Audio Manager dialog box will pop up your Windows system. Tuba (only for pure sound recording. Click the Microphone tab, and...Effects tab. Dolby Pro Logic IIx examines the signal and uses that information to expand audio into Dolby Digital for certain models) Your Acer notebook comes with the Dolby Home Theater® audio enhancement featuring Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital Live, Dolby Headphone, Dolby Natural ...
... you highquality digital surround sound for enjoying movies, games and music in stereo microphones featuring beam forming and echo cancellation technologies. The Acer HD Audio Manager dialog box will pop up your Windows system. Tuba (only for pure sound recording. Click the Microphone tab, and...Effects tab. Dolby Pro Logic IIx examines the signal and uses that information to expand audio into Dolby Digital for certain models) Your Acer notebook comes with the Dolby Home Theater® audio enhancement featuring Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital Live, Dolby Headphone, Dolby Natural ...
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... in the bass response of the mix. Users can enjoy PC or game audio entertainment with Dolby Digital decoding technology. Video 16:9 display (only for notebook entertainment enthusiasts. Dolby Sound Space Expander A sound stage enhancer, which provides up to an octave of headphones.
... in the bass response of the mix. Users can enjoy PC or game audio entertainment with Dolby Digital decoding technology. Video 16:9 display (only for notebook entertainment enthusiasts. Dolby Sound Space Expander A sound stage enhancer, which provides up to an octave of headphones.
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... four display settings indicated below: 12 2 13 1 3 2 13 24 Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to complete the process. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the... check box Extend the desktop onto this function, please go to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen. You may choose...
... four display settings indicated below: 12 2 13 1 3 2 13 24 Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to complete the process. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the... check box Extend the desktop onto this function, please go to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen. You may choose...
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... authorized service center as it is turned on. • Make sure that the printer cable is not necessary to a USB port on first booting your notebook, that you can skip the Internet Connection setup, as the internal keyboard cable may be loose. out port on the optical drive. The keyboard does...
... authorized service center as it is turned on. • Make sure that the printer cable is not necessary to a USB port on first booting your notebook, that you can skip the Internet Connection setup, as the internal keyboard cable may be loose. out port on the optical drive. The keyboard does...
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...see if Acer disk-to its original settings without recovery CDs. This feature occupies 15 GB in Main is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. Important! Note: If your system is the multilingual version, the operating system and language you choose when you purchase your notebook. This recovery...will be erased.) It is important to back up all data will reboot. To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is showing, press + at the same time to enter the recovery process. 3 Refer to the onscreen instructions to rebuild your hard disk
...see if Acer disk-to its original settings without recovery CDs. This feature occupies 15 GB in Main is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. Important! Note: If your system is the multilingual version, the operating system and language you choose when you purchase your notebook. This recovery...will be erased.) It is important to back up all data will reboot. To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is showing, press + at the same time to enter the recovery process. 3 Refer to the onscreen instructions to rebuild your hard disk
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...: Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off (Windows XP). You can put the computer in Sleep mode. English 44 Taking your notebook PC with your office desk to a meeting room. Or: You can now safely take the computer anywhere you may choose to shut down the computer...
...: Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off (Windows XP). You can put the computer in Sleep mode. English 44 Taking your notebook PC with your office desk to a meeting room. Or: You can now safely take the computer anywhere you may choose to shut down the computer...
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...-up and resume from unauthorized access. Do not forget your Supervisor Password! Learn how to protect and take care of. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with your dealer or an authorized service center. Important! Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of...
...-up and resume from unauthorized access. Do not forget your Supervisor Password! Learn how to protect and take care of. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with your dealer or an authorized service center. Important! Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of...
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.... Warning! Please make sure that the cable you to connect peripheral devices to the computer, read the following section. English 50 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you would with digital phone lines. Plugging this modem into a digital phone line will damage the modem. Connectivity options Ports allow you use...
.... Warning! Please make sure that the cable you to connect peripheral devices to the computer, read the following section. English 50 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you would with digital phone lines. Plugging this modem into a digital phone line will damage the modem. Connectivity options Ports allow you use...
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...Follow the instructions below to connect the antenna cable. Acer DVB-T digital antenna To connect the antenna: Plug the antenna cable into your notebook's RF-in appearance. Please ensure you use the correct cable system for reference purposes only. Notebook RF Note: All diagrams are for your TV ...Actual equipment may differ in jack. 2 Connect the other end to your region before attempting to set up the TV function of your Acer notebook. Notebook PAL/SECAM or NTSC RF Converter Home antenna Important! PAL/SECAM and NTSC systems 1 Plug the PAL/SECAM cable's RF plug into ...
...Follow the instructions below to connect the antenna cable. Acer DVB-T digital antenna To connect the antenna: Plug the antenna cable into your notebook's RF-in appearance. Please ensure you use the correct cable system for reference purposes only. Notebook RF Note: All diagrams are for your TV ...Actual equipment may differ in jack. 2 Connect the other end to your region before attempting to set up the TV function of your Acer notebook. Notebook PAL/SECAM or NTSC RF Converter Home antenna Important! PAL/SECAM and NTSC systems 1 Plug the PAL/SECAM cable's RF plug into ...
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Warning! Do not place the magnet near the hard disk drive of your notebook display using the special clip, as shown below. 4 Extend the antenna to fix it is only compatible with DVB-T digital TV systems. A magnet located on ...
Warning! Do not place the magnet near the hard disk drive of your notebook display using the special clip, as shown below. 4 Extend the antenna to fix it is only compatible with DVB-T digital TV systems. A magnet located on ...
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Notebook AV-in AV-in port of the cable into the AV-in Camcorder VHS Note: Extension cables may not be necessary. For more details on how to capture TV or video clips please refer to the S-video or composite audio/video jacks on your notebook. 2 Connect the other compatible device. English S RWY S RWY S RWY Audio Video R L 58 AV-in cable The AV-in cable can be used to connect your notebook to a VHS player or camcorder for viewing, capturing and recording video clips. 1 Plug the single end of your VHS player, camcorder or other ends to the help file.
Notebook AV-in AV-in port of the cable into the AV-in Camcorder VHS Note: Extension cables may not be necessary. For more details on how to capture TV or video clips please refer to the S-video or composite audio/video jacks on your notebook. 2 Connect the other compatible device. English S RWY S RWY S RWY Audio Video R L 58 AV-in cable The AV-in cable can be used to connect your notebook to a VHS player or camcorder for viewing, capturing and recording video clips. 1 Plug the single end of your VHS player, camcorder or other ends to the help file.
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while the notebook PC logo is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main ...
while the notebook PC logo is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main ...