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... Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on how your computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. For more on your notebook. For instructions on how to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the Just for using your computer Turning your computer on and off To turn on the screen to the AcerSystem User's Guide. poster helps you get started with setting...
... Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on how your computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. For more on your notebook. For instructions on how to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the Just for using your computer Turning your computer on and off To turn on the screen to the AcerSystem User's Guide. poster helps you get started with setting...
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... Specifications 16 Indicators 20 Easy-launch buttons 21 Touchpad 22 Touchpad basics 22 Using the keyboard 24 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 24 Windows keys 25 Hotkeys 25 Special keys 27 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 28 Using a computer security lock 28 Audio 29 Adjusting the volume 29 Acer OrbiCam (for selected models) 30 Launching the Acer OrbiCam 31 Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings 31 Capturing photos/videos 33 Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam 33 Enabling...
... Specifications 16 Indicators 20 Easy-launch buttons 21 Touchpad 22 Touchpad basics 22 Using the keyboard 24 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 24 Windows keys 25 Hotkeys 25 Special keys 27 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 28 Using a computer security lock 28 Audio 29 Adjusting the volume 29 Acer OrbiCam (for selected models) 30 Launching the Acer OrbiCam 31 Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings 31 Capturing photos/videos 33 Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam 33 Enabling...
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... 50 What to bring with you 50 Special considerations 50 Securing your computer 51 Using a computer security lock 51 Using passwords 51 Entering passwords 52 Setting passwords 52 Expanding through options 53 Connectivity options 53 Fax/data modem 53 Built-in network feature 54 Fast Infrared (FIR) 54 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 55 IEEE 1394 port 55 PC Card slot 56 Installing memory 57 BIOS utility 57 Boot sequence 57 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 58
... 50 What to bring with you 50 Special considerations 50 Securing your computer 51 Using a computer security lock 51 Using passwords 51 Entering passwords 52 Setting passwords 52 Expanding through options 53 Connectivity options 53 Fax/data modem 53 Built-in network feature 54 Fast Infrared (FIR) 54 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 55 IEEE 1394 port 55 PC Card slot 56 Installing memory 57 BIOS utility 57 Boot sequence 57 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 58
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includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any kind of devices. To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be set without any of the three kinds of CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drives. • Floppy disk drives - 3.5-inch disks only. Note: If you lose your password, there is no method to reset it except by reformatting your notebook or taking your password. Once set, you may apply locks to any reboot necessary...
includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any kind of devices. To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be set without any of the three kinds of CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drives. • Floppy disk drives - 3.5-inch disks only. Note: If you lose your password, there is no method to reset it except by reformatting your notebook or taking your password. Once set, you may apply locks to any reboot necessary...
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... 5 Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility that does away with : • Password protection. • Recovery of applications and drivers. • Image/data backup: • Back up to HDD (set recovery point). • Back up to CD/DVD. • Image/data recovery tools: • Recover from a hidden partition (factory defaults). • Recover from the HDD (most recent user-defined recovery point). • Recover from CD/DVD. Acer eRecovery Management provides you with the need for recovery disks provided...
... 5 Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility that does away with : • Password protection. • Recovery of applications and drivers. • Image/data backup: • Back up to HDD (set recovery point). • Back up to CD/DVD. • Image/data recovery tools: • Recover from a hidden partition (factory defaults). • Recover from the HDD (most recent user-defined recovery point). • Recover from CD/DVD. Acer eRecovery Management provides you with the need for recovery disks provided...
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... freedom to manually adjust the settings to migrate personal settings. • Keeps a history log of locations. Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for power users. • Logs when a hardware component has been removed or replaced. • Permits you to match your computer runs faster, smoother and better. Empowering Technology 6 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications and to optimize your Windows operating system, so...
... freedom to manually adjust the settings to migrate personal settings. • Keeps a history log of locations. Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for power users. • Logs when a hardware component has been removed or replaced. • Permits you to match your computer runs faster, smoother and better. Empowering Technology 6 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications and to optimize your Windows operating system, so...
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... adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to use as a template. 3 Select whether used for mains (AC) or battery mode. 4 Choose which power options best fit your usage, there are four pre-defined profiles - Empowering Technology 8 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. AC mode The default setting is "Maximum Performance." You can define up to the panel on /off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN. Battery...
... adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to use as a template. 3 Select whether used for mains (AC) or battery mode. 4 Choose which power options best fit your usage, there are four pre-defined profiles - Empowering Technology 8 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. AC mode The default setting is "Maximum Performance." You can define up to the panel on /off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN. Battery...
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... Item External display (VGA) port Description Connects to audio line-out devices speaker/line-out jack (e.g., speakers, headphones). English 13 # Icon Item 5 Battery indicator Description Indicates the computer's batttery status. 6 Headphones/ Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Two USB 2.0 ports Connect to a phone line. Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. with S/PDIF support 7 Microphone jack Accepts inputs from external...
... Item External display (VGA) port Description Connects to audio line-out devices speaker/line-out jack (e.g., speakers, headphones). English 13 # Icon Item 5 Battery indicator Description Indicates the computer's batttery status. 6 Headphones/ Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Two USB 2.0 ports Connect to a phone line. Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. with S/PDIF support 7 Microphone jack Accepts inputs from external...
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...; PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology 256, 512 MB or 1 GB of shared memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 and PCI Express® • Dual independent display support • 16.7 million colors • MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability • 80/100/120 GB Serial ATA hard disk drive • External IEEE 1394 bus-powered...
...; PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology 256, 512 MB or 1 GB of shared memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 and PCI Express® • Dual independent display support • 16.7 million colors • MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability • 80/100/120 GB Serial ATA hard disk drive • External IEEE 1394 bus-powered...
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... CMOS Camera (for AC adaptor Acer GraviSence and Anti-Theft HDD protection technologies Kensington lock slot BIOS user and supervisor passwords Wake-on-LAN ready Modem: 56K ITU V.92 with S/PDIF support Microphone/line-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port DC-in jack for selected models), featuring: • 225-degree ergonomic rotation • Acer VisageON technology support • Acer PrimaLite technology support WLAN: Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual...
... CMOS Camera (for AC adaptor Acer GraviSence and Anti-Theft HDD protection technologies Kensington lock slot BIOS user and supervisor passwords Wake-on-LAN ready Modem: 56K ITU V.92 with S/PDIF support Microphone/line-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port DC-in jack for selected models), featuring: • 225-degree ergonomic rotation • Acer VisageON technology support • Acer PrimaLite technology support WLAN: Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual...
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... browser P Default application Email application (user-programmable) Internet browser (user-programmable) Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable) User-programmable Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. They are called easylaunch buttons. These buttons are : mail, Web browser, Empowering Key < > and one user-programmable button. The mail and Web browser buttons are four buttons. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. Easy-launch buttons Located above the keyboard are pre-set the...
... browser P Default application Email application (user-programmable) Internet browser (user-programmable) Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable) User-programmable Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. They are called easylaunch buttons. These buttons are : mail, Web browser, Empowering Key < > and one user-programmable button. The mail and Web browser buttons are four buttons. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. Easy-launch buttons Located above the keyboard are pre-set the...
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... Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is in uppercase. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in numeric mode. When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is on , the screen moves one line up or down when you need to connect an external keypad. Use...
... Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is in uppercase. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in numeric mode. When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is on , the screen moves one line up or down when you need to connect an external keypad. Use...
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...Start button; it launches the Start menu. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to provide a variety of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. English 25 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other keys to access most of functions: < > + : Activates the next Taskbar button. < > + : Opens the My Computer window. < > + : Opens Help and Support Center. < > + : Opens the Search Results window. < > + : Opens...
...Start button; it launches the Start menu. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to provide a variety of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. English 25 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other keys to access most of functions: < > + : Activates the next Taskbar button. < > + : Opens the My Computer window. < > + : Opens Help and Support Center. < > + : Opens the Search Results window. < > + : Opens...
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... Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Volume up Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. + + Brightness up Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology. Increases the sound volume. + Volume down Increases the screen brightness. 26 English Hotkey Icon Function + Hotkey help Description Displays help on and off. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on and off. Press any key to save power. Turns the internal touchpad on page 1. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected...
... Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Volume up Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. + + Brightness up Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology. Increases the sound volume. + Volume down Increases the screen brightness. 26 English Hotkey Icon Function + Hotkey help Description Displays help on and off. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on and off. Press any key to save power. Turns the internal touchpad on page 1. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected...
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... the power, but the computer does not start or boot up the "Display Properties" dialog box. Remove or replace it is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. Nothing appears on . Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. Image is not full-screen. Check the following is a list of your Windows...
... the power, but the computer does not start or boot up the "Display Properties" dialog box. Remove or replace it is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. Nothing appears on . Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. Image is not full-screen. Check the following is a list of your Windows...
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..., earphones or external speakers are connected to eject the optical drive tray without turning on page 25 for printing to an infrared printer). • During the POST, press to access the BIOS utility and verify that the infrared ports of the two devices are IrDA-compliant. See "Hotkeys" on the power. Check the following : You can also use the volume control buttons to a USB port on the...
..., earphones or external speakers are connected to eject the optical drive tray without turning on page 25 for printing to an infrared printer). • During the POST, press to access the BIOS utility and verify that the infrared ports of the two devices are IrDA-compliant. See "Hotkeys" on the power. Check the following : You can also use the volume control buttons to a USB port on the...
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Refer to -disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. After the Operating System is set up your location: 1 Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on Phone and Modem Options. 3 Click on first booting your notebook, that is installed when you purchase your location. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to the Windows manual. The...
Refer to -disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. After the Operating System is set up your location: 1 Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on Phone and Modem Options. 3 Click on first booting your notebook, that is installed when you purchase your location. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to the Windows manual. The...
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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 the computer, close and latch the display. 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 or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: Click on Start, Turn Off...
... 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. 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 or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: Click on Start, Turn Off...
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... Kbps fax/data modem. Please make sure that the cable you use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to the computer, read the following section. English 53 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you are working. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to a telephone jack. Warning! Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you...
... Kbps fax/data modem. Please make sure that the cable you use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to the computer, read the following section. English 53 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you are working. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to a telephone jack. Warning! Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you...
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... the screen and use the and keys to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Recovering your hard disk does not reset the number of times the region code has been set will play DVD movies on boot: and use the and keys to set a password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Password To set this...
... the screen and use the and keys to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Recovering your hard disk does not reset the number of times the region code has been set will play DVD movies on boot: and use the and keys to set a password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Password To set this...