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... to the TravelMate Generic User Guide. It covers basic topics such as using your computer Turning your choice for using the keyboard and audio, etc. In addition it : 1 Click Start > All Programs > AcerSystem. 2 Click TravelMate Generic User Guide. The Quick Guide introduces you for making an Acer notebook your computer on and off , the setup poster helps you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. For more on your mobile computing needs. Note...
... to the TravelMate Generic User Guide. It covers basic topics such as using your computer Turning your choice for using the keyboard and audio, etc. In addition it : 1 Click Start > All Programs > AcerSystem. 2 Click TravelMate Generic User Guide. The Quick Guide introduces you for making an Acer notebook your computer on and off , the setup poster helps you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. For more on your mobile computing needs. Note...
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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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... when you need to connect an external keypad. Scroll Lock + When Scroll Lock is in a normal manner. Num Lock off . Main keyboard keys Hold while typing letters on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). It is on embedded keypad Hold while using cursor-control keys. Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is indicated by small characters located on embedded...
... when you need to connect an external keypad. Scroll Lock + When Scroll Lock is in a normal manner. Num Lock off . Main keyboard keys Hold while typing letters on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). It is on embedded keypad Hold while using cursor-control keys. Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is indicated by small characters located on embedded...
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... toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Increases the sound volume. Increases the screen brightness. + < > + < > Brightness down Volume up Turns the embedded numeric keypad on and off . Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Hotkey + + + + + + Icon Function Description Communication key Enables / disables the computer's communication devices. (Communication devices may vary by configuration.) Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode...
... toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Increases the sound volume. Increases the screen brightness. + < > + < > Brightness down Volume up Turns the embedded numeric keypad on and off . Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Hotkey + + + + + + Icon Function Description Communication key Enables / disables the computer's communication devices. (Communication devices may vary by configuration.) Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode...
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... be used with other keys for other functions: < >: Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explorer < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your computer (if connected to a domain), or switch users (if not connected to a domain) < > + : Minimize all windows < > + : Open the Run dialog box < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Access Center < > + : Open Windows Mobility Center < > + : Display System Properties < > + : Restore minimized windows...
... be used with other keys for other functions: < >: Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explorer < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your computer (if connected to a domain), or switch users (if not connected to a domain) < > + : Minimize all windows < > + : Open the Run dialog box < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Access Center < > + : Open Windows Mobility Center < > + : Display System Properties < > + : Restore minimized windows...
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English 10 BIOS Settings Here you can set and manage your ProShield and Windows passwords, manage online account information, and back up or restore credential information. You can set the boot device order and import or export BIOS settings. Credential Manager Here you can also 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 -
English 10 BIOS Settings Here you can set and manage your ProShield and Windows passwords, manage online account information, and back up or restore credential information. You can set the boot device order and import or export BIOS settings. Credential Manager Here you can also 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 -
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... drive) If calling Acer support did not help , then the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. To recover your pre-installed software and drivers: installed on your computer, you need to follow the instructions provided with the device. Types of software or hardware have created. • New software: If you can use the Acer eRecovery Management program. If only one or two items of recovery Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step...
... drive) If calling Acer support did not help , then the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. To recover your pre-installed software and drivers: installed on your computer, you need to follow the instructions provided with the device. Types of software or hardware have created. • New software: If you can use the Acer eRecovery Management program. If only one or two items of recovery Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step...
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..., the Acer eRecovery Management screen displays the progress. When the recovery has finished, a dialog box will erase all files on your system. English 19 3 Select the restore point you may need to reinstall everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your hard drive. Returning your recovery discs" on page 19. Recovering from your system to its factory condition...
..., the Acer eRecovery Management screen displays the progress. When the recovery has finished, a dialog box will erase all files on your system. English 19 3 Select the restore point you may need to reinstall everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your hard drive. Returning your recovery discs" on page 19. Recovering from your system to its factory condition...
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... your hard drive. 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 Factory Defaults. Select Save Changes and Exit and press Enter. The boot menu allows you to select which device to select the Main menu. English 20 Follow the onscreen prompts for first-time system setup. Recovering from the recovery disc you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: Press when starting your computer. Use...
... your hard drive. 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 Factory Defaults. Select Save Changes and Exit and press Enter. The boot menu allows you to select which device to select the Main menu. English 20 Follow the onscreen prompts for first-time system setup. Recovering from the recovery disc you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: Press when starting your computer. Use...
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... minor fixes. Types of software or hardware have created. • New software: If you need to a previous system condition. You can use the Acer eRecovery Management program. English 21 Recovering your system (USB flash drive) If calling Acer support did not help , then the problem may be solved by returning your computer from the factory. To recover your pre-installed software and drivers: If only one or two items of recovery Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting...
... minor fixes. Types of software or hardware have created. • New software: If you need to a previous system condition. You can use the Acer eRecovery Management program. English 21 Recovering your system (USB flash drive) If calling Acer support did not help , then the problem may be solved by returning your computer from the factory. To recover your pre-installed software and drivers: If only one or two items of recovery Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting...
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... have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from within Windows" on your hard drive, back them up now. If you may take a while, the Acer eRecovery Management screen displays the progress. Recovering from within Windows To reinstall Windows and all software and drivers that were pre-installed on page 24. Warning: This complete recovery deletes everything to return your system to its factory condition If your computer experiences problems that the operating...
... have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from within Windows" on your hard drive, back them up now. If you may take a while, the Acer eRecovery Management screen displays the progress. Recovering from within Windows To reinstall Windows and all software and drivers that were pre-installed on page 24. Warning: This complete recovery deletes everything to return your system to its factory condition If your computer experiences problems that the operating...
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... arrow keys 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. Windows will restart. 2 During startup, press to select the Exit menu. Use the left or right arrow keys to confirm. Warning: Continuing the process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Plug in the USB flash drive and turn on your hard drive. 3 Click Next. This process will be recovered. Recovering...
... arrow keys 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. Windows will restart. 2 During startup, press to select the Exit menu. Use the left or right arrow keys to confirm. Warning: Continuing the process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Plug in the USB flash drive and turn on your hard drive. 3 Click Next. This process will be recovered. Recovering...
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... Acer Backup Manager key. Click Continue to proceed to setup scheduled back ups. Click the + button and follow the onscreen instructions: 1 Select the content you want Acer Backup Manager to create back ups. Acer Backup Manager cannot store a backup on certain models. If you wish to change your D: drive; This will be taken through the steps outlined above the keyboard. from the Start menu and go to Start > All Programs > Acer Backup Manager > Acer Backup Manager. You will need...
... Acer Backup Manager key. Click Continue to proceed to setup scheduled back ups. Click the + button and follow the onscreen instructions: 1 Select the content you want Acer Backup Manager to create back ups. Acer Backup Manager cannot store a backup on certain models. If you wish to change your D: drive; This will be taken through the steps outlined above the keyboard. from the Start menu and go to Start > All Programs > Acer Backup Manager > Acer Backup Manager. You will need...
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... devices in power management unit that supports the advanced configuration and power interface (ACPI), which allows for your previous settings. Windows handles all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to your computer. When you press the Acer PowerSmart key, the screen brightness is reduced and the graphics chip switched to conserve energy. This computer employs a power management scheme that monitors system activity. English 26 Power management This computer has a built-in order...
... devices in power management unit that supports the advanced configuration and power interface (ACPI), which allows for your previous settings. Windows handles all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to your computer. When you press the Acer PowerSmart key, the screen brightness is reduced and the graphics chip switched to conserve energy. This computer employs a power management scheme that monitors system activity. English 26 Power management This computer has a built-in order...
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... computer turned off results in a cool, dry place. Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to follow the suggestions set out below: • Purchase an extra battery pack. • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for the day. Charging the battery To charge the battery, first make sure that it will continue to operate your AC adapter and battery. Note: You are advised to the Windows power...
... computer turned off results in a cool, dry place. Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to follow the suggestions set out below: • Purchase an extra battery pack. • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for the day. Charging the battery To charge the battery, first make sure that it will continue to operate your AC adapter and battery. Note: You are advised to the Windows power...
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... Sleep mode, open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer. 4 Close the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from external accessories: 1 Save any open the display; If the power indicator is turned off Moving around or traveling with you This section gives you go within short distances, for example, from your computer from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device...
... Sleep mode, open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer. 4 Close the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from external accessories: 1 Save any open the display; If the power indicator is turned off Moving around or traveling with you This section gives you go within short distances, for example, from your computer from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device...
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... line will damage the modem. Warning! This modem port is appropriate for certain models). Please make sure that the cable you use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to a telephone jack. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to your computer as you would with digital phone lines. To use is not compatible with a desktop PC. Fax...
... line will damage the modem. Warning! This modem port is appropriate for certain models). Please make sure that the cable you use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to a telephone jack. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to your computer as you would with digital phone lines. To use is not compatible with a desktop PC. Fax...
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... encounter configuration problems, you do not need to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to run it. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility...
... encounter configuration problems, you do not need to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to run it. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility...
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... a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. Easy solutions are using on the battery, it is in the external USB floppy drive? Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may arise during the use the volume control buttons to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to the line- No audio is being supplied to power the computer. If it...
... a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. Easy solutions are using on the battery, it is in the external USB floppy drive? Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may arise during the use the volume control buttons to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to the line- No audio is being supplied to power the computer. If it...