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... mobile computing needs. The Quick Guide introduces you for making an Acer notebook your choice for using the keyboard and audio, etc. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. It covers basic topics such as using your computer Turning your computer on and off , the setup poster helps you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. In addition it : 1 Click Start > All Programs > AcerSystem. 2 Click TravelMate Generic User Guide. It is...
... mobile computing needs. The Quick Guide introduces you for making an Acer notebook your choice for using the keyboard and audio, etc. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. It covers basic topics such as using your computer Turning your computer on and off , the setup poster helps you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. In addition it : 1 Click Start > All Programs > AcerSystem. 2 Click TravelMate Generic User Guide. It is...
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... and servicing xv Touchpad 1 Touchpad basics (with two buttons) 1 Using the keyboard 3 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad* 3 Hotkeys 4 Windows keys 5 Acer ProShield 7 Overview 7 Setting up ProShield 8 Personal Secure Disk 9 BIOS Settings 10 Credential Manager 10 Data Protection 11 Data Removal 11 Acer eRecovery Management 12 Creating a recovery backup (Optical drive) 13 Creating a recovery backup (USB flash drive) 15 Recovering your system (Optical drive) 17 To recover your system 17 Types of recovery 17 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers...
... and servicing xv Touchpad 1 Touchpad basics (with two buttons) 1 Using the keyboard 3 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad* 3 Hotkeys 4 Windows keys 5 Acer ProShield 7 Overview 7 Setting up ProShield 8 Personal Secure Disk 9 BIOS Settings 10 Credential Manager 10 Data Protection 11 Data Removal 11 Acer eRecovery Management 12 Creating a recovery backup (Optical drive) 13 Creating a recovery backup (USB flash drive) 15 Recovering your system (Optical drive) 17 To recover your system 17 Types of recovery 17 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers...
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Types of recovery 21 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 21 Returning to a previous system condition 22 Returning your system to its factory condition 23 Acer Backup Manager 25 Power management 26 Acer PowerSmart key 26 Battery pack 27 Battery pack characteristics 27 Maximizing the battery's life 27 Installing and removing the battery pack 28 Charging the battery 29 Checking the battery level 29 Optimizing battery life 29 Battery-low warning 29 Taking your notebook PC with...
Types of recovery 21 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 21 Returning to a previous system condition 22 Returning your system to its factory condition 23 Acer Backup Manager 25 Power management 26 Acer PowerSmart key 26 Battery pack 27 Battery pack characteristics 27 Maximizing the battery's life 27 Installing and removing the battery pack 28 Charging the battery 29 Checking the battery level 29 Optimizing battery life 29 Battery-low warning 29 Taking your notebook PC with...
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... using cursor-control keys. Use this mode when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Desired access Num Lock on Number keys on , the screen moves one line up or down when you need to connect an external keypad. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing letters on embedded keypad Hold while using cursor-control keys. English 3 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad*, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function...
... using cursor-control keys. Use this mode when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Desired access Num Lock on Number keys on , the screen moves one line up or down when you need to connect an external keypad. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing letters on embedded keypad Hold while using cursor-control keys. English 3 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad*, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function...
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... in Sleep mode. Display off Turns the display screen backlight off . Hotkey + + + + + + Icon Function Description Communication key Enables / disables the computer's communication devices. (Communication devices may vary by configuration.) Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Increases the screen brightness. + < > + < > Brightness down Volume up Turns the embedded numeric keypad on and off to save power. Increases the sound volume...
... in Sleep mode. Display off Turns the display screen backlight off . Hotkey + + + + + + Icon Function Description Communication key Enables / disables the computer's communication devices. (Communication devices may vary by configuration.) Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Increases the screen brightness. + < > + < > Brightness down Volume up Turns the embedded numeric keypad on and off to save power. Increases the sound volume...
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... on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Access Center < > + : Open Windows Mobility Center < > + : Display System Properties < > + : Restore minimized windows < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D < > + : Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar + < > + : Search for network computers + < > + : Use the arrow keys to cycle through open programs using Windows Flip 3-D English Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. 5 Hotkey + < > Icon Function Volume down Description Decreases the sound volume.
... on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Access Center < > + : Open Windows Mobility Center < > + : Display System Properties < > + : Restore minimized windows < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D < > + : Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar + < > + : Search for network computers + < > + : Use the arrow keys to cycle through open programs using Windows Flip 3-D English Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. 5 Hotkey + < > Icon Function Volume down Description Decreases the sound volume.
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Credential Manager Here you can set and manage your ProShield and Windows passwords, manage online account information, and back up or restore credential information. English 10 BIOS Settings Here you can set the BIOS Supervisor and User passwords, enable or disable password checking at bootup, and add an Asset Tag for the device. change your credentials - You can also set the boot device order and import or export BIOS settings.
Credential Manager Here you can set and manage your ProShield and Windows passwords, manage online account information, and back up or restore credential information. English 10 BIOS Settings Here you can set the BIOS Supervisor and User passwords, enable or disable password checking at bootup, and add an Asset Tag for the device. change your credentials - You can also set the boot device order and import or export BIOS settings.
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... to its factory condition. You can use the Acer eRecovery Management program. To recover software and drivers that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers: If you can recover using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you have stopped working correctly, the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. installed on your computer, you need to follow the instructions provided with the device. English 17 Recovering your system (Optical drive) If calling Acer support did...
... to its factory condition. You can use the Acer eRecovery Management program. To recover software and drivers that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers: If you can recover using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you have stopped working correctly, the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. installed on your computer, you need to follow the instructions provided with the device. English 17 Recovering your system (Optical drive) If calling Acer support did...
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... take a while, the Acer eRecovery Management screen displays the progress. Returning your system to its factory condition. If you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from within Windows" on page 19. Click Yes, then Start. Click OK. Click OK to . You can reinstall using the restore point you cannot run Windows and your original hard drive has been completely reformatted or you to Factory Defaults. If you want...
... take a while, the Acer eRecovery Management screen displays the progress. Returning your system to its factory condition. If you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from within Windows" on page 19. Click Yes, then Start. Click OK. Click OK to . You can reinstall using the restore point you cannot run Windows and your original hard drive has been completely reformatted or you to Factory Defaults. If you want...
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... Boot Menu is not already enabled, you to select which device to open the boot menu. If it is selected, press to Factory Defaults. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents will restart. 2 During startup, press to open Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Click Restore Operating System to change this line may start from the hard drive during startup To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer. Recovering from , such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3 Use...
... Boot Menu is not already enabled, you to select which device to open the boot menu. If it is selected, press to Factory Defaults. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents will restart. 2 During startup, press to open Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Click Restore Operating System to change this line may start from the hard drive during startup To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer. Recovering from , such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3 Use...
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... help fix your problem, you an option to follow the instructions provided with the device. installed on page 23. If only one or two items of recovery Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you want to reset your system to its factory condition" on your computer, you need to retain all settings and personal data for later retrieval. You can use the Acer eRecovery Management program...
... help fix your problem, you an option to follow the instructions provided with the device. installed on page 23. If only one or two items of recovery Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you want to reset your system to its factory condition" on your computer, you need to retain all settings and personal data for later retrieval. You can use the Acer eRecovery Management program...
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... using the restore point you specified. If you to . Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: Click Start > All Programs > Acer, then click Acer eRecovery Management. When the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts you can access important files on page 23. Your system is still working, see "Recovering from within Windows" on your hard drive. If you have installed a replacement hard drive...
... using the restore point you specified. If you to . Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: Click Start > All Programs > Acer, then click Acer eRecovery Management. When the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts you can access important files on page 23. Your system is still working, see "Recovering from within Windows" on your hard drive. If you have installed a replacement hard drive...
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... must enable the F12 Boot Menu: Press when starting your computer. Windows will restart. 2 During startup, press to open Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Click Restore Operating System to Factory Defaults. Your computer will install from the hard drive during startup to open the boot menu. Follow the onscreen prompts for first-time system setup. Recovering from , such as a flash drive. 3 Use your hard drive. Warning: Continuing the process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Plug in the USB flash drive and turn on...
... must enable the F12 Boot Menu: Press when starting your computer. Windows will restart. 2 During startup, press to open Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Click Restore Operating System to Factory Defaults. Your computer will install from the hard drive during startup to open the boot menu. Follow the onscreen prompts for first-time system setup. Recovering from , such as a flash drive. 3 Use your hard drive. Warning: Continuing the process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Plug in the USB flash drive and turn on...
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... to a schedule or as you need to select an external drive or your settings at any time, run Acer Backup Manager from this screen you wish to back up. If you will open the Welcome screen; To start Acer Backup Manager, press the Acer Backup Manager key above . Acer Backup Manager cannot store a backup on certain models. Alternatively, you want Acer Backup Manager to Start > All Programs > Acer Backup Manager > Acer Backup Manager. This will be created according to setup scheduled back ups. You can...
... to a schedule or as you need to select an external drive or your settings at any time, run Acer Backup Manager from this screen you wish to back up. If you will open the Welcome screen; To start Acer Backup Manager, press the Acer Backup Manager key above . Acer Backup Manager cannot store a backup on certain models. Alternatively, you want Acer Backup Manager to Start > All Programs > Acer Backup Manager > Acer Backup Manager. This will be created according to setup scheduled back ups. You can...
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... screen brightness is reduced and the graphics chip switched to the computer, and video memory. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of your previous settings. Press the Acer PowerSmart key again to return to your computer's graphics sub-system to power-saving modes. PCI and WLAN switch to reduce overall power consumption. Acer PowerSmart uses the power-saving features of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected...
... screen brightness is reduced and the graphics chip switched to the computer, and video memory. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of your previous settings. Press the Acer PowerSmart key again to return to your computer's graphics sub-system to power-saving modes. PCI and WLAN switch to reduce overall power consumption. Acer PowerSmart uses the power-saving features of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected...
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... Windows power meter. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you to see the battery's present charge level. You are advised to draw power (for the day. Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to operate your AC adapter and battery. Charging the battery To charge the battery, first make sure that it will continue to charge the battery before traveling enables...
... Windows power meter. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you to see the battery's present charge level. You are advised to draw power (for the day. Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to operate your AC adapter and battery. Charging the battery To charge the battery, first make sure that it will continue to charge the battery before traveling enables...
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... and latch the display. then press and release the power button. Then close and latch the display cover to use the computer again, unlatch and open the display; Note: If the Sleep indicator is off, the computer has entered Hibernation mode and is off . Disconnecting from external accessories: 1 Save any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: Click Start then click Shut...
... and latch the display. then press and release the power button. Then close and latch the display cover to use the computer again, unlatch and open the display; Note: If the Sleep indicator is off, the computer has entered Hibernation mode and is off . Disconnecting from external accessories: 1 Save any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: Click Start then click Shut...
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... compatible with a desktop PC. English 37 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you are working. 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. Fax/data modem (only for certain models). Warning! This modem port is appropriate for the country in V.92 56...
... compatible with a desktop PC. English 37 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you are working. 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. Fax/data modem (only for certain models). Warning! This modem port is appropriate for the country in V.92 56...
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... may need to run it. Find D2D Recovery at the bottom of the screen. Password To set a password on boot: 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. Your computer is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Boot sequence To set this feature. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility...
... may need to run it. Find D2D Recovery at the bottom of the screen. Password To set a password on boot: 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. Your computer is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Boot sequence To set this feature. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility...
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... pressing a key does not turn the display back on the screen. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to power the computer. No audio is in the external USB floppy drive? In Windows, look at the power indicator: • If it is a list of your computer. Check the following: • If you are using on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up...
... pressing a key does not turn the display back on the screen. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to power the computer. No audio is in the external USB floppy drive? In Windows, look at the power indicator: • If it is a list of your computer. Check the following: • If you are using on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up...