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iv • Never push objects of power available, consult your electrician for details. If you need to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on the marking label. If power strips are not sure of the type of any kind into the wall ... . Using electrical power • This product should not exceed 80% of this product, make sure that is used , the load should be operated from lithium battery pack. If you are used with this product. • Use the product only with a three-wire grounded plug. Do not locate this product where people...
iv • Never push objects of power available, consult your electrician for details. If you need to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on the marking label. If power strips are not sure of the type of any kind into the wall ... . Using electrical power • This product should not exceed 80% of this product, make sure that is used , the load should be operated from lithium battery pack. If you are used with this product. • Use the product only with a three-wire grounded plug. Do not locate this product where people...
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... product from lightning, do not use and/or before servicing. • To avoid the remote risk of fire or explosion. Warning! Batteries may present a risk of electric shock from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when: • the power cord...normal condition. v Product servicing Do not attempt to service this equipment during lightning or thunderstorms. Warning! Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Follow local regulations when disposing of them away from children. Refer all telephone lines from the equipment when not in...
... product from lightning, do not use and/or before servicing. • To avoid the remote risk of fire or explosion. Warning! Batteries may present a risk of electric shock from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when: • the power cord...normal condition. v Product servicing Do not attempt to service this equipment during lightning or thunderstorms. Warning! Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Follow local regulations when disposing of them away from children. Refer all telephone lines from the equipment when not in...
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...47. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1 Turn off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth. If either of the following ...the body has been damaged; • the computer does not operate normally please refer to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of used batteries according to local regulations. Keep them away from children. • Dispose of the same kind as replacements.
...47. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1 Turn off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth. If either of the following ...the body has been damaged; • the computer does not operate normally please refer to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of used batteries according to local regulations. Keep them away from children. • Dispose of the same kind as replacements.
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... AC adapter xiii Taking care of your battery pack xiv Cleaning and servicing xiv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) 2 Acer eLock Management 3 Acer ePerformance Management 5 Acer eRecovery Management 6 Acer eSettings Management 8 Acer eNet Management (for selected models) 9 Acer ePower Management 11 Acer ePresentation Management 14 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Front view 15 Closed...
... AC adapter xiii Taking care of your battery pack xiv Cleaning and servicing xiv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) 2 Acer eLock Management 3 Acer ePerformance Management 5 Acer eRecovery Management 6 Acer eSettings Management 8 Acer eNet Management (for selected models) 9 Acer ePower Management 11 Acer ePresentation Management 14 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Front view 15 Closed...
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... Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently (for selected models). • Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to an Acer Customer Service Center. If you do not initialize the Empowering Technology password, you lose your password, there is no method to reset it features...
... Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently (for selected models). • Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to an Acer Customer Service Center. If you do not initialize the Empowering Technology password, you lose your password, there is no method to reset it features...
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Empowering Technology 11 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. to save to turn the following functions on/off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, FireWire(1394), Wired LAN and Optical Device if supported. DC mode (Battery mode) There are four pre-defined profiles - AC mode (Adapter mode) The default setting is for...
Empowering Technology 11 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. to save to turn the following functions on/off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, FireWire(1394), Wired LAN and Optical Device if supported. DC mode (Battery mode) There are four pre-defined profiles - AC mode (Adapter mode) The default setting is for...
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Empowering Technology 12 Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to be taken when the cover is closed or the power button is pressed. • Set passwords for accessing the system after Hibernation or Standby. • View information about Acer ePower Management. For additional options, click "Settings" to: • Set alarms. • Re-load factory defaults. • Select what actions to the panel in the upper half of the window..
Empowering Technology 12 Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to be taken when the cover is closed or the power button is pressed. • Set passwords for accessing the system after Hibernation or Standby. • View information about Acer ePower Management. For additional options, click "Settings" to: • Set alarms. • Re-load factory defaults. • Select what actions to the panel in the upper half of the window..
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indicator 9 Latch Locks and releases the lid. S/PDIF support 5 Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 6 Battery indicator Indicates the computer's batttery status. 7 Bluetooth Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication communication. 17 English # Icon Item Description 3 Microphone-in jack Accepts input from external microphones. 4 Headphones/speaker/ Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., line-out jack with speakers, headphones). indicator 8 Wireless Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication communication.
indicator 9 Latch Locks and releases the lid. S/PDIF support 5 Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 6 Battery indicator Indicates the computer's batttery status. 7 Bluetooth Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication communication. 17 English # Icon Item Description 3 Microphone-in jack Accepts input from external microphones. 4 Headphones/speaker/ Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., line-out jack with speakers, headphones). indicator 8 Wireless Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication communication.
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...). 5 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 6 DC-in jack Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based port network. 6 Battery Powers the computer.
...). 5 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 6 DC-in jack Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based port network. 6 Battery Powers the computer.
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20 Base view English # Item Description 1 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 2 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 3 Mini PCI card bay Houses ...'s main memory. 6 PCI Express Mini Card bay Houses the computer's PCI Express Mini Card. 7 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 8 Acer DASP (Disk AntiShock Protection) Protects the hard disk drive from shocks and bumps. 9 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 10 Battery bay Houses the computer...
20 Base view English # Item Description 1 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 2 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 3 Mini PCI card bay Houses ...'s main memory. 6 PCI Express Mini Card bay Houses the computer's PCI Express Mini Card. 7 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 8 Acer DASP (Disk AntiShock Protection) Protects the hard disk drive from shocks and bumps. 9 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 10 Battery bay Houses the computer...
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... x 295 (D) x 31.4/39.9 (H) mm (15.75 x 11.61 x 1.24/1.57 inches) • 3.81kg (8.39 Ibs.) with 8-cell battery pack • 3.68kg (8.10 Ibs.) with 6-cell battery pack • Without Acer OrbiCam™ • 400 (W) x 295 (D) x 31.4/39.9 (H) mm (15.75 x 11.61 x 1.24/1.57 inches) • 3....power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes • 71 W 4800 mAh (8-cell) or 44 W 4000 mAh (6-cell) Li-ion battery pack • Acer QuicCharge™ technology: • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge system-off • 2.5-hour charge-in-use •...
... x 295 (D) x 31.4/39.9 (H) mm (15.75 x 11.61 x 1.24/1.57 inches) • 3.81kg (8.39 Ibs.) with 8-cell battery pack • 3.68kg (8.10 Ibs.) with 6-cell battery pack • Without Acer OrbiCam™ • 400 (W) x 295 (D) x 31.4/39.9 (H) mm (15.75 x 11.61 x 1.24/1.57 inches) • 3....power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes • 71 W 4800 mAh (8-cell) or 44 W 4000 mAh (6-cell) Li-ion battery pack • Acer QuicCharge™ technology: • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge system-off • 2.5-hour charge-in-use •...
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...; Reader® • CyberLink® PowerDVD™ • NTI CD-Maker™ • Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone • 512 MB, 1 or 2 GB DDR2 533/667 MHz soDIMM module • 8-cell Li-ion battery pack • 6-cell Li-ion battery pack • 3-pin 90 W AC adapter • External USB floppy disk drive •...
...; Reader® • CyberLink® PowerDVD™ • NTI CD-Maker™ • Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone • 512 MB, 1 or 2 GB DDR2 533/667 MHz soDIMM module • 8-cell Li-ion battery pack • 6-cell Li-ion battery pack • 3-pin 90 W AC adapter • External USB floppy disk drive •...
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27 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators: English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is activated. Caps Lock Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is closed up when Num Lock is active. Power Indicates the computer's power status. Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Bluetooth Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Lights up . Icon Function HDD Description Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated.
27 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators: English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is activated. Caps Lock Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is closed up when Num Lock is active. Power Indicates the computer's power status. Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Bluetooth Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Lights up . Icon Function HDD Description Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated.
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...> to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. Please see "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 45. See "Launch Manager" on page 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. They are several conveniently located easy-launch buttons. The mail and Web... browser buttons are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Empowering Technology. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. Easy-launch...
...> to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. Please see "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 45. See "Launch Manager" on page 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. They are several conveniently located easy-launch buttons. The mail and Web... browser buttons are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Empowering Technology. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. Easy-launch...
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... the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the appropriate resolution. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the battery, it with a system disk and press + + to fill the computer display. Press and release the power button to save power. Resolutions lower than this native... solutions are provided for each one. Remove or replace it may arise during the use of your Windows desktop and select Properties to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that the resolution is not full-screen.
... the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the appropriate resolution. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the battery, it with a system disk and press + + to fill the computer display. Press and release the power button to save power. Resolutions lower than this native... solutions are provided for each one. Remove or replace it may arise during the use of your Windows desktop and select Properties to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that the resolution is not full-screen.
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... you Unless you have some items at home, take the following items with you to meetings If your battery is not fully charged, you have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode for a period of the computer. English 52 Note: If the Sleep...
... you Unless you have some items at home, take the following items with you to meetings If your battery is not fully charged, you have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode for a period of the computer. English 52 Note: If the Sleep...
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... heat. • Changes in temperature and humidity can avoid carrying the extra weight to and from home. Make sure that the battery in an environment with a temperature between outside and room temperature. English 53 Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect your computer while... instance, from your office building to use your computer at home. Traveling with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you are moving within a larger distance, for significant periods of time, you use another printer...
... heat. • Changes in temperature and humidity can avoid carrying the extra weight to and from home. Make sure that the battery in an environment with a temperature between outside and room temperature. English 53 Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect your computer while... instance, from your office building to use your computer at home. Traveling with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you are moving within a larger distance, for significant periods of time, you use another printer...
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... with the computer When you are compatible. Do not use converter kits sold for the country to which you are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another country, check that is compatible with the computer. If not, purchase a power cord...
... with the computer When you are compatible. Do not use converter kits sold for the country to which you are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another country, check that is compatible with the computer. If not, purchase a power cord...
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... the memory cover. 3 (a) Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot, then (b) gently press it down until it clicks into your local Acer dealer. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if... connected) and remove the battery pack. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; English 60 Installing memory Follow these steps to run this utility. The computer automatically...
... the memory cover. 3 (a) Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot, then (b) gently press it down until it clicks into your local Acer dealer. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if... connected) and remove the battery pack. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; English 60 Installing memory Follow these steps to run this utility. The computer automatically...
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... course of action. If you receive an error message, note the message and take the corrective action. Solutions to reboot. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Do not attempt to reboot. Disk boot failure Insert a system (bootable) disk into the floppy drive...
... course of action. If you receive an error message, note the message and take the corrective action. Solutions to reboot. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Do not attempt to reboot. Disk boot failure Insert a system (bootable) disk into the floppy drive...