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... the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that may interfere with the performance of them away from unexpected noise produced by other nearby electrical devices that are covered by a qualified technician to restore the product to dangerous voltage points or other controls may present a risk of used batteries. Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Replace the battery with...
... the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that may interfere with the performance of them away from unexpected noise produced by other nearby electrical devices that are covered by a qualified technician to restore the product to dangerous voltage points or other controls may present a risk of used batteries. Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Replace the battery with...
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... Reader setup program first. For instructions on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. See "Front view" on AcerSystem User's Guide. Your guides To help you to be more on your computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. poster helps you get started with setting up your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides...
... Reader setup program first. For instructions on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. See "Front view" on AcerSystem User's Guide. Your guides To help you to be more on your computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. poster helps you get started with setting up your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides...
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... Entering passwords 58 Setting passwords 58 Expanding through options 59 Connectivity options 59 Fax/data modem 59 Built-in network feature 60 Fast Infrared (FIR) 60 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 61 IEEE 1394 port 61 PC Card slot 62 ExpressCard 63 Installing memory 64 BIOS utility 64 Boot sequence 64 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 65 Password 65 Using software 65 Playing DVD movies 65 Power management 66 Acer eRecovery Management 67 Create backup 67 Burn backup disc 68 Restore and recovery 68 Troubleshooting 69 Troubleshooting tips 69 Error...
... Entering passwords 58 Setting passwords 58 Expanding through options 59 Connectivity options 59 Fax/data modem 59 Built-in network feature 60 Fast Infrared (FIR) 60 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 61 IEEE 1394 port 61 PC Card slot 62 ExpressCard 63 Installing memory 64 BIOS utility 64 Boot sequence 64 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 65 Password 65 Using software 65 Playing DVD movies 65 Power management 66 Acer eRecovery Management 67 Create backup 67 Burn backup disc 68 Restore and recovery 68 Troubleshooting 69 Troubleshooting tips 69 Error...
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... recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. Note: If you must initialize the Empowering Technology password. Empowering Technology 1 Acer Empowering Technology The Empowering Technology toolbar makes 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 Windows Vista...
... recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. Note: If you must initialize the Empowering Technology password. Empowering Technology 1 Acer Empowering Technology The Empowering Technology toolbar makes 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 Windows Vista...
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... Management". View and adjust settings for configuring your customized plan on /off system components to extend battery life. 1 Switch to the power plan you want your computer to use. 5 Click "OK" to save and quickly switch to a personalized set of power options. 1 Click the Create Power Plan icon. 2 Enter a name for your new power plan. 3 Choose a predefined power plan to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. To switch between , edit, delete and restore power...
... Management". View and adjust settings for configuring your customized plan on /off system components to extend battery life. 1 Switch to the power plan you want your computer to use. 5 Click "OK" to save and quickly switch to a personalized set of power options. 1 Click the Create Power Plan icon. 2 Enter a name for your new power plan. 3 Choose a predefined power plan to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. To switch between , edit, delete and restore power...
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... restored resolution is connected to the system. If autodetection hardware is implemented in the system and the external display supports it, your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display is not correct after disconnecting a projector, or you project your computer's display to an external display device or projector using Display Properties or the utility provided by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your display settings using the hotkey: + . Empowering Technology 6 Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management...
... restored resolution is connected to the system. If autodetection hardware is implemented in the system and the external display supports it, your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display is not correct after disconnecting a projector, or you project your computer's display to an external display device or projector using Display Properties or the utility provided by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your display settings using the hotkey: + . Empowering Technology 6 Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management...
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... system. To use Acer eLock Management, the Empowering Technology password must be set first. Once set, you can 't be stolen while your system is no method to any reboot necessary, and will immediately be set without any of CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, HD-DVD or Blu-ray drive devices. • Floppy Drive Devices - 3.5-inch floppy drives only. Lock(s) will remain after rebooting, until removed. includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives, and...
... system. To use Acer eLock Management, the Empowering Technology password must be set first. Once set, you can 't be stolen while your system is no method to any reboot necessary, and will immediately be set without any of CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, HD-DVD or Blu-ray drive devices. • Floppy Drive Devices - 3.5-inch floppy drives only. Lock(s) will remain after rebooting, until removed. includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives, and...
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... in the Start menu Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and a shortcut to fit the situation as you change locations, networks or activities. Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status. To launch Windows Mobility Center: • Use the shortcut key < > + • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel • Start Windows Mobility Center...
... in the Start menu Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and a shortcut to fit the situation as you change locations, networks or activities. Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status. To launch Windows Mobility Center: • Use the shortcut key < > + • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel • Start Windows Mobility Center...
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.... Enables/disables the wireless function. Turns the computer on page 28 for selected models). Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of 3G communication (for more details. Indicates the status of the computer's functions and components. Indicates the computer's power status. 6 Battery indicator Indicates the computer's batttery status. 7 Microphone-in jack Accepts input from external microphones. 8 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). Buttons...
.... Enables/disables the wireless function. Turns the computer on page 28 for selected models). Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of 3G communication (for more details. Indicates the status of the computer's functions and components. Indicates the computer's power status. 6 Battery indicator Indicates the computer's batttery status. 7 Microphone-in jack Accepts input from external microphones. 8 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). Buttons...
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... Rear view English # Icon Item Description 1 Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line. 2 Two USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 3 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. 4 S-video/TV-out Connects to a television or display device (NTSC/PAL) port with S-video input (for selected models). 5 External display Connects to a display device (VGA) port (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 6 DVI-D port Supports digital video connections (for selected models). 7 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged...
... Rear view English # Icon Item Description 1 Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line. 2 Two USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 3 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. 4 S-video/TV-out Connects to a television or display device (NTSC/PAL) port with S-video input (for selected models). 5 External display Connects to a display device (VGA) port (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 6 DVI-D port Supports digital video connections (for selected models). 7 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged...
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... 15.4" LCD model • ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes • 71 W 8-cell or 44 W 6-cell Li-ion battery pack • Acer QuicCharge™ technology: • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge • 2.5-hour charge-in-use • 90 W AC adapter • 88-/89-key Acer FineTouch™ keyboard • Touchpad with 4-way scroll button • 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric...
... 15.4" LCD model • ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes • 71 W 8-cell or 44 W 6-cell Li-ion battery pack • Acer QuicCharge™ technology: • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge • 2.5-hour charge-in-use • 90 W AC adapter • 88-/89-key Acer FineTouch™ keyboard • Touchpad with 4-way scroll button • 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric...
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... panel. Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is charging. 2. Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. 3G Wireless LAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. 1. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Power Indicates the computer's power status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. Icon Function Description Caps Lock Lights up when Num Lock is active. The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display...
... panel. Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is charging. 2. Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. 3G Wireless LAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. 1. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Power Indicates the computer's power status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. Icon Function Description Caps Lock Lights up when Num Lock is active. The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display...
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... lock keys which you can toggle on and off Number keys on embedded keypad Type numbers in uppercase. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in a normal manner. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. When Scroll Lock is indicated by small characters located on embedded keypad. normal manner. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock...
... lock keys which you can toggle on and off Number keys on embedded keypad Type numbers in uppercase. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in a normal manner. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. When Scroll Lock is indicated by small characters located on embedded keypad. normal manner. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock...
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... taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Application key Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; This key has the same effect as described. English 32 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on 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...
... taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Application key Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; This key has the same effect as described. English 32 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on 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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... . Remove or replace it may arise during the use of your Windows desktop and select Properties to fill the computer display. Look at the power indicator: • If it is not lit, no power is in the external USB floppy drive? Press any key to the appropriate resolution. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be set to turn the display back...
... . Remove or replace it may arise during the use of your Windows desktop and select Properties to fill the computer display. Look at the power indicator: • If it is not lit, no power is in the external USB floppy drive? Press any key to the appropriate resolution. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be set to turn the display back...
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... to eject the tray. (If your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be blocking the ports. • Make sure you have the appropriate drivers (for more detail. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to eject the optical drive tray without turning on both devices are facing each other (+/- 15 degrees) a maximum of the...
... to eject the tray. (If your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be blocking the ports. • Make sure you have the appropriate drivers (for more detail. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to eject the optical drive tray without turning on both devices are facing each other (+/- 15 degrees) a maximum of the...
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... computer out of Sleep mode, open the display; then press and release the power button. Or: You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within short distances, for example, from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one to secure the computer. 53 English Taking your notebook PC with...
... computer out of Sleep mode, open the display; then press and release the power button. Or: You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within short distances, for example, from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one to secure the computer. 53 English Taking your notebook PC with...
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..., South Korea Latin America, Australia, New Zealand Former USSR, parts of Africa, India People's Republic of times the region code has been set a password on your DVD drive is installed in the optical drive bay, you to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of that region only. Password To set . Recovering your hard disk does not reset the number of China Important!
..., South Korea Latin America, Australia, New Zealand Former USSR, parts of Africa, India People's Republic of times the region code has been set a password on your DVD drive is installed in the optical drive bay, you to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of that region only. Password To set . Recovering your hard disk does not reset the number of China Important!
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... created CD/DVD or reinstall applications and drivers. 4 Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process. English 68 Burn backup disc Using the Burn Disc page of Acer eRecovery Management, you can burn the factory default image, a user backup image, the current system configuration, or an application backup image to CD or DVD. 1 Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery...
... created CD/DVD or reinstall applications and drivers. 4 Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process. English 68 Burn backup disc Using the Burn Disc page of Acer eRecovery Management, you can burn the factory default image, a user backup image, the current system configuration, or an application backup image to CD or DVD. 1 Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery...
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... K keyboard 31 embedded numeric keypad 31 hotkeys 33 lock keys 31 troubleshooting 42 Windows keys 32 L left view 16 M media access English 82 Index A AC adapter caring for xiii audio adjusting the volume 37 troubleshooting 42 B battery pack battery-low warning 48 caring for xiv characteristics 45 charging 47 checking charge level 47 installing 46 low conditions 48 maximizing life 45 optimizing 47 removing 47 using the first time 45 BIOS utility 64 brightness hotkeys...
... K keyboard 31 embedded numeric keypad 31 hotkeys 33 lock keys 31 troubleshooting 42 Windows keys 32 L left view 16 M media access English 82 Index A AC adapter caring for xiii audio adjusting the volume 37 troubleshooting 42 B battery pack battery-low warning 48 caring for xiv characteristics 45 charging 47 checking charge level 47 installing 46 low conditions 48 maximizing life 45 optimizing 47 removing 47 using the first time 45 BIOS utility 64 brightness hotkeys...