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... locate this product where people will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack. Also, make sure that the total ampere rating of internal components and to rest on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface... slots as they may result in a fire or electric shock. Contact your dealer or local power company. • Do not allow anything to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on a vibrating surface. • Never use this product near or over a radiator or heat register, or in...
... locate this product where people will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack. Also, make sure that the total ampere rating of internal components and to rest on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface... slots as they may result in a fire or electric shock. Contact your dealer or local power company. • Do not allow anything to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on a vibrating surface. • Never use this product near or over a radiator or heat register, or in...
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... exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need to normal condition. Use of another battery may explode if not handled properly. Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. v Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from unexpected noise produced by other ...nearby electrical devices that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other risks. Warning! Batteries may present a risk of them away from children. If you to dangerous voltage points or other controls may result in...
... exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need to normal condition. Use of another battery may explode if not handled properly. Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. v Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from unexpected noise produced by other ...nearby electrical devices that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other risks. Warning! Batteries may present a risk of them away from children. If you to dangerous voltage points or other controls may result in...
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...questions" on page 44. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1 Turn off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. Recycle if possible. Keep them away from children. • Dispose of the same kind as replacements. Turn the power off ...the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. If either of the following...
...questions" on page 44. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1 Turn off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. Recycle if possible. Keep them away from children. • Dispose of the same kind as replacements. Turn the power off ...the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. If either of the following...
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... of your AC adapter xiii Taking care of your battery pack xiv Cleaning and servicing xiv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer ePresentation Management 6 Acer eDataSecurity Management 7 Acer eLock Management 8 Acer eRecovery Management 10 Acer eSettings Management 12 Windows Mobility Center 13 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Front view 15 Closed front view...
... of your AC adapter xiii Taking care of your battery pack xiv Cleaning and servicing xiv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer ePresentation Management 6 Acer eDataSecurity Management 7 Acer eLock Management 8 Acer eRecovery Management 10 Acer eSettings Management 12 Windows Mobility Center 13 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Front view 15 Closed front view...
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... service 47 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 47 Before you call 47 Battery pack 48 Battery pack characteristics 48 Maximizing the battery's life 48 Installing and removing the battery pack 49 Charging the battery 50 Checking the battery level 50 Optimising battery life 50 Battery-low warning 51 Acer Arcade (for selected models) 52 Finding and playing content 53 Settings...
... service 47 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 47 Before you call 47 Battery pack 48 Battery pack characteristics 48 Maximizing the battery's life 48 Installing and removing the battery pack 49 Charging the battery 50 Checking the battery level 50 Optimising battery life 50 Battery-low warning 51 Acer Arcade (for selected models) 52 Finding and playing content 53 Settings...
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... be asked to create it provides access to the following utilities: • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings. • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and encryption. •...
... be asked to create it provides access to the following utilities: • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings. • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and encryption. •...
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... quickly switch to a personalized set of power options. 1 Click the Create Power Plan icon. 2 Enter a name for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". To access this utility, select "Acer ePower Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar, run the program from the drop-down list. 2 Click "Apply". You...
... quickly switch to a personalized set of power options. 1 Click the Create Power Plan icon. 2 Enter a name for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". To access this utility, select "Acer ePower Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar, run the program from the drop-down list. 2 Click "Apply". You...
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To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to the panel in Click the sleep and hibernate modes. 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you are currently using. to save your new settings.
To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to the panel in Click the sleep and hibernate modes. 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you are currently using. to save your new settings.
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... printer and IR-aware computer). Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to audio line-out devices speaker/line-out jack (e.g., speakers, headphones). English 17 # Icon Item 5 Battery indicator Description Indicates the computer's batttery status. 6 Headphones/ Connects to a phone line. Left view # Icon 1 2 3 4 Item External display (VGA) port Description Connects to a display device...
... printer and IR-aware computer). Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to audio line-out devices speaker/line-out jack (e.g., speakers, headphones). English 17 # Icon Item 5 Battery indicator Description Indicates the computer's batttery status. 6 Headphones/ Connects to a phone line. Left view # Icon 1 2 3 4 Item External display (VGA) port Description Connects to a display device...
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.... Note: Only one Type II PC Card. 2 5-in jack 2 Battery bay Description Connects to a Kensington-compatible slot computer security lock. button 4 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 5 IEEE 1394 port Connects ...
.... Note: Only one Type II PC Card. 2 5-in jack 2 Battery bay Description Connects to a Kensington-compatible slot computer security lock. button 4 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 5 IEEE 1394 port Connects ...
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...'s main memory. 7 Battery release latch Releases the battery to Acer ezDock. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 4 Acer DASP+ (Disk Anti- English 19 # Icon 3 Item Description 124-pin Acer Connects to remove the battery pack. ezDock connector Base view # Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position...
...'s main memory. 7 Battery release latch Releases the battery to Acer ezDock. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 4 Acer DASP+ (Disk Anti- English 19 # Icon 3 Item Description 124-pin Acer Connects to remove the battery pack. ezDock connector Base view # Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position...
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...• • • • Audio • • • • • 80/100/120/160 GB Serial ATA hard disk drive with Acer DASP+ (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) External IEEE 1394 bus-powered optical drive: • DVD-Super Multi double-layer • DVD/CD-RW combo drive 5-in... 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes 53 W 4800 mAh Li-ion battery pack (6-cell) and 22 W 2000 mAh Li-ion battery pack (3-cell) Acer QuicCharge™ technology: • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge system-off • 3-hour charge-in-...
...• • • • Audio • • • • • 80/100/120/160 GB Serial ATA hard disk drive with Acer DASP+ (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) External IEEE 1394 bus-powered optical drive: • DVD-Super Multi double-layer • DVD/CD-RW combo drive 5-in... 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes 53 W 4800 mAh Li-ion battery pack (6-cell) and 22 W 2000 mAh Li-ion battery pack (3-cell) Acer QuicCharge™ technology: • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge system-off • 3-hour charge-in-...
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The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. • Acer ezDock • Acer ezDock Lite • Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone • 512 MB/1 GB/ 2 GB DDR2 533/667 MHz soDIMM modules • 6-cell 4800 mAh Li-ion battery pack • External IEEE 1394 DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive • External...
The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. • Acer ezDock • Acer ezDock Lite • Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone • 512 MB/1 GB/ 2 GB DDR2 533/667 MHz soDIMM modules • 6-cell 4800 mAh Li-ion battery pack • External IEEE 1394 DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive • External...
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Power Indicates the computer's power status. Num Lock Lights up . Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. HDD Bluetooth Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. 25 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators. English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is activated. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Icon Function Caps Lock Description Lights up when Caps Lock is closed up when Num Lock is active.
Power Indicates the computer's power status. Num Lock Lights up . Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. HDD Bluetooth Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. 25 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators. English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is activated. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Icon Function Caps Lock Description Lights up when Caps Lock is closed up when Num Lock is active.
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...button. Easy-launch button Mail Web browser P Default application Email application (user-programmable) Internet browser (user-programmable) Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable) User-programmable Please see "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 42. English 26 1. They are several conveniently located easy-launch buttons. Press < ...but can be reset by users. See "Launch Manager" on page 1. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set the Web browser, mail and ...
...button. Easy-launch button Mail Web browser P Default application Email application (user-programmable) Internet browser (user-programmable) Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable) User-programmable Please see "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 42. English 26 1. They are several conveniently located easy-launch buttons. Press < ...but can be reset by users. See "Launch Manager" on page 1. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set the Web browser, mail and ...
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Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be low and unable to power the computer. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. ... to the power outlet. • If it is not lit, no power is in the external USB floppy drive? Easy solutions are using on the battery, it with a system disk and press + + to turn the display back on your computer. Nothing appears on the screen. Press the display toggle hotkey + to...
Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be low and unable to power the computer. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. ... to the power outlet. • If it is not lit, no power is in the external USB floppy drive? Easy solutions are using on the battery, it with a system disk and press + + to turn the display back on your computer. Nothing appears on the screen. Press the display toggle hotkey + to...
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... . Your computer supports charge-in handy when you travel or during a power failure. However, recharging with time and use between charges. This means that the battery's performance will diminish with the computer turned off results in a significantly faster charge time. It is recharged whenever you are advised to adhere to operate...
... . Your computer supports charge-in handy when you travel or during a power failure. However, recharging with time and use between charges. This means that the battery's performance will diminish with the computer turned off results in a significantly faster charge time. It is recharged whenever you are advised to adhere to operate...
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... times. make sure that the end with the contacts will also shorten the effective lifespan of the battery is fully charged. • Not discharging and recharging the battery to remove the battery pack from obtaining the maximum battery charge, and will enter first, and that the top surface of about 300 charges. Otherwise, turn...
... times. make sure that the end with the contacts will also shorten the effective lifespan of the battery is fully charged. • Not discharging and recharging the battery to remove the battery pack from obtaining the maximum battery charge, and will enter first, and that the top surface of about 300 charges. Otherwise, turn...
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...computer turned off results in a significantly faster charge time. However, charging the battery with a fully charged battery. Charging the battery overnight before retiring for the day. You are advised to see the battery's present charge level. Note: You are advised to follow the suggestions set ...and improving recharging efficiency. English 50 To remove a battery pack: 1 Slide the battery release latch to draw power (for selected model). • Store the battery pack in a cool, dry place. Charging the battery To charge the battery, first make sure that it is not being used...
...computer turned off results in a significantly faster charge time. However, charging the battery with a fully charged battery. Charging the battery overnight before retiring for the day. You are advised to see the battery's present charge level. Note: You are advised to follow the suggestions set ...and improving recharging efficiency. English 50 To remove a battery pack: 1 Slide the battery release latch to draw power (for selected model). • Store the battery pack in a cool, dry place. Charging the battery To charge the battery, first make sure that it is not being used...
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... the operating system to turn off the computer. Save all necessary files. 2. Save all necessary files. 3. English 51 Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to the mains power supply. 2. Save all applications. 3. Turn on your situation: Situation Recommended Action... 1. Close all necessary files. 2. Shut down the operating system to recharge the battery rapidly. You have no spare battery pack. 1. Shut down . Resume work . An extra fully charged battery pack is unavailable. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then connect to...
... the operating system to turn off the computer. Save all necessary files. 2. Save all necessary files. 3. English 51 Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to the mains power supply. 2. Save all applications. 3. Turn on your situation: Situation Recommended Action... 1. Close all necessary files. 2. Shut down the operating system to recharge the battery rapidly. You have no spare battery pack. 1. Shut down . Resume work . An extra fully charged battery pack is unavailable. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then connect to...