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... and you need for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. The battery can be charged and Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product. • Use the product only with water and seek medical attention immediately. The full performance of the battery, charging will often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may cause...
... and you need for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. The battery can be charged and Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product. • Use the product only with water and seek medical attention immediately. The full performance of the battery, charging will often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may cause...
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... its intended purpose. Dispose of used batteries. Use only Acer approved batteries, and recharge your battery only with your pocket or purse. Never use non-compliant parts when adding or changing components. Short-circuiting the terminals may explode if not handled properly. Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Always try to this device. Replace the battery with the same type as they may present a risk...
... its intended purpose. Dispose of used batteries. Use only Acer approved batteries, and recharge your battery only with your pocket or purse. Never use non-compliant parts when adding or changing components. Short-circuiting the terminals may explode if not handled properly. Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Always try to this device. Replace the battery with the same type as they may present a risk...
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... Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Such instances are only contained in certain models of the series, but not necessarily in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on such subjects as "only for using the keyboard, Audio, etc. For more on AcerSystem User's Guide will occasionally refer to functions or features which are marked in the Aspire product series. The printed Quick Guide introduces you get started...
... Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Such instances are only contained in certain models of the series, but not necessarily in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on such subjects as "only for using the keyboard, Audio, etc. For more on AcerSystem User's Guide will occasionally refer to functions or features which are marked in the Aspire product series. The printed Quick Guide introduces you get started...
User Guide
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... 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 keys and embedded numeric keypad 20 Windows keys 21 Hotkeys 22 Special keys (only for certain models) 23 Audio 24 Acer...
... 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 keys and embedded numeric keypad 20 Windows keys 21 Hotkeys 22 Special keys (only for certain models) 23 Audio 24 Acer...
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... Universal Serial Bus (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 62 Create a user backup 63 Manage user backups 63 Restore 64 Troubleshooting 65 Troubleshooting tips 65 Error...
... Universal Serial Bus (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 62 Create a user backup 63 Manage user backups 63 Restore 64 Troubleshooting 65 Troubleshooting tips 65 Error...
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... in the Start menu, or by pressing the Empowering Key, it easy for you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of the active window. Activated by double-clicking the icon if you to access frequently used functions and manage your system (only for certain models). • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with a particular utility, launch the utility and click...
... in the Start menu, or by pressing the Empowering Key, it easy for you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of the active window. Activated by double-clicking the icon if you to access frequently used functions and manage your system (only for certain models). • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with a particular utility, launch the utility and click...
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... also create customized power plans. Select the power plan you wish to switch to save your new power plan. View and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by launching the Acer ePower Management application. To switch between power plans: 1 Move your mouse over the Acer ePower Management application on . 4 If necessary, change the display, sleep and hibernation settings you to , then click Apply. The quick menu appears. For more power options, click...
... also create customized power plans. Select the power plan you wish to switch to save your new power plan. View and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by launching the Acer ePower Management application. To switch between power plans: 1 Move your mouse over the Acer ePower Management application on . 4 If necessary, change the display, sleep and hibernation settings you to , then click Apply. The quick menu appears. For more power options, click...
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... you lose both passwords, there will prompt you can use this password to access the Personal Secure Disk (PSD). If you lose the password, the Master Password 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 an encryption utility that the system needs to decrypt...
... you lose both passwords, there will prompt you can use this password to access the Personal Secure Disk (PSD). If you lose the password, the Master Password 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 an encryption utility that the system needs to decrypt...
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... display brightness, volume, power plan, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, synchronization status and presentation settings. in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. 14 Windows Mobility Center Empowering Technology The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in the system tray Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , Bluetooth Add Device...
... display brightness, volume, power plan, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, synchronization status and presentation settings. in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. 14 Windows Mobility Center Empowering Technology The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in the system tray Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , Bluetooth Add Device...
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...) Bluetooth communication button/ indicator (manufacturing option) Arcade Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. These buttons are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology. Launch Acer Arcade utility (only for certain models). Acer Empowering Technology Launch Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable) The mail and Web browser buttons are application buttons. 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...
...) Bluetooth communication button/ indicator (manufacturing option) Arcade Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. These buttons are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology. Launch Acer Arcade utility (only for certain models). Acer Empowering Technology Launch Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable) The mail and Web browser buttons are application buttons. 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...
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... disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Some keyless models are also available. dry and clean. hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of your PC depends on your fingers - The touchpad is enabled on the model purchased. and your touchpad. Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling...
... disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Some keyless models are also available. dry and clean. hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of your PC depends on your fingers - The touchpad is enabled on the model purchased. and your touchpad. Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling...
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... access Num Lock on Num Lock off . Note: + only for certain models. cursor-control keys. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external keypad. Num Lock + When Num Lock is on embedded keypad control keys. Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is in uppercase. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). It is indicated by small characters located on and off Number keys on...
... access Num Lock on Num Lock off . Note: + only for certain models. cursor-control keys. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external keypad. Num Lock + When Num Lock is on embedded keypad control keys. Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is in uppercase. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). It is indicated by small characters located on and off Number keys on...
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... the Start menu. English 21 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. 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 domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to a network domain) < > + : Minimizes all windows < > + : Open the...
... the Start menu. English 21 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. 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 domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to a network domain) < > + : Minimizes all windows < > + : Open the...
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... the screen brightness. + < > Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. + < > + < > Volume up Volume down Increases the sound volume (only for certain models). Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off. + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on hotkeys. + + + Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings 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...
... the screen brightness. + < > Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. + < > + < > Volume up Volume down Increases the sound volume (only for certain models). Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off. + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on hotkeys. + + + Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings 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...
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... the use the volume control buttons to resume. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar. Press any key to the computer. No audio is being supplied to turn the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. Look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the taskbar. Press and release the power button to adjust the volume. Connect the AC adapter to...
... the use the volume control buttons to resume. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar. Press any key to the computer. No audio is being supplied to turn the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. Look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the taskbar. Press and release the power button to adjust the volume. Connect the AC adapter to...
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... 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 (Windows XP). Preparing the computer Before moving within the building. then press and release the power button. English 44 Taking your notebook PC with your office desk...
... 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 (Windows XP). Preparing the computer Before moving within the building. then press and release the power button. English 44 Taking your notebook PC with your office desk...
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... instructions on how to connect different external devices to a telephone jack. To use is not compatible with a desktop PC. This modem port is appropriate for the country in V.92 56 Kbps fax/data modem. Please make sure that the cable you are working. Warning! Plugging this modem into a digital phone line will damage the modem. English 50 Expanding through options Your notebook...
... instructions on how to connect different external devices to a telephone jack. To use is not compatible with a desktop PC. This modem port is appropriate for the country in V.92 56 Kbps fax/data modem. Please make sure that the cable you are working. Warning! Plugging this modem into a digital phone line will damage the modem. English 50 Expanding through options Your notebook...
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... BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to enable this utility. Password To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to Enabled...
... BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to enable this utility. Password To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to Enabled...
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... models. Acer eRecovery Management consists of the entire C:\ drive to factory default • Reinstall applications/drivers • Restore system from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Acer eRecovery Management opens to quickly back up drivers and applications to CD/DVD • Create user backup • Manage user backups 2 Restore: • Restore system to a hard disk, CDs or DVDs. For systems that do not have a built-in optical disc burner, plug in the Restore page. Burn backup discs From the Backup...
... models. Acer eRecovery Management consists of the entire C:\ drive to factory default • Reinstall applications/drivers • Restore system from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Acer eRecovery Management opens to quickly back up drivers and applications to CD/DVD • Create user backup • Manage user backups 2 Restore: • Restore system to a hard disk, CDs or DVDs. For systems that do not have a built-in optical disc burner, plug in the Restore page. Burn backup discs From the Backup...
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... setting up a home office 59 taking 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...
... setting up a home office 59 taking 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...