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.... 8 If the battery leaks and you come into contact with the leaked fluids, rinse thoroughly with the approved chargers designated for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. Do not use it in a pressurized container, and do not expose it will eventually wear out. For safety reasons, and to...
.... 8 If the battery leaks and you come into contact with the leaked fluids, rinse thoroughly with the approved chargers designated for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. Do not use it in a pressurized container, and do not expose it will eventually wear out. For safety reasons, and to...
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... LASER EXPOSURE TO BEAM. Batteries may present a risk of fire or explosion. In case of them away from children. Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Warning! CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as that which came bundled with this section may not apply to...
... LASER EXPOSURE TO BEAM. Batteries may present a risk of fire or explosion. In case of them away from children. Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Warning! CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as that which came bundled with this section may not apply to...
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... is improperly installed, and the air bag inflates, serious injury could cause an explosion or fire resulting in progress. chemical plants; Do not switch the notebook on the use is prohibited or when it may be illegal. They include below deck on boats, chemical transfer or storage facilities, vehicles using liquefied...
... is improperly installed, and the air bag inflates, serious injury could cause an explosion or fire resulting in progress. chemical plants; Do not switch the notebook on the use is prohibited or when it may be illegal. They include below deck on boats, chemical transfer or storage facilities, vehicles using liquefied...
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... TravelMate User's Manual contains useful information applying to the basic features and functions of guides: First off, the setup poster helps you for making an Acer notebook your choice for your computer desktop; This guide contains detailed information on how your computer can help you use your Acer notebook,...you to be more on such subjects as using the keyboard and audio, etc. It is available from your notebook. YOUR GUIDES To help you to your computer. simply double-click the Acer User's Guide icon. FIRST THINGS FIRST We would like to the TravelMate User's Manual.
... TravelMate User's Manual contains useful information applying to the basic features and functions of guides: First off, the setup poster helps you for making an Acer notebook your choice for your computer desktop; This guide contains detailed information on how your computer can help you use your Acer notebook,...you to be more on such subjects as using the keyboard and audio, etc. It is available from your notebook. YOUR GUIDES To help you to your computer. simply double-click the Acer User's Guide icon. FIRST THINGS FIRST We would like to the TravelMate User's Manual.
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Turning your computer on and off 22 Taking care of your computer 22 Taking care of your AC adapter 23 Taking care of your battery pack 23 Cleaning and servicing 24 Your Acer notebook tour 30 Top view 31 Left view 33 Right view 34 Base view 36 Touchpad 37 Touchpad basics (with two buttons) 37 Using the keyboard 39 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 39 Hotkeys 40 Windows keys 42 Acer Backup Manager 44 Acer eRecovery Management 46 Creating a recovery backup 47 Recovering your system 50 26
Turning your computer on and off 22 Taking care of your computer 22 Taking care of your AC adapter 23 Taking care of your battery pack 23 Cleaning and servicing 24 Your Acer notebook tour 30 Top view 31 Left view 33 Right view 34 Base view 36 Touchpad 37 Touchpad basics (with two buttons) 37 Using the keyboard 39 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 39 Hotkeys 40 Windows keys 42 Acer Backup Manager 44 Acer eRecovery Management 46 Creating a recovery backup 47 Recovering your system 50 26
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... your system Types of recovery Recovering pre-installed software and drivers Returning to a previous system condition Returning your system to its factory condition Taking your notebook PC with you Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around Preparing the computer What to bring to meetings Taking the computer home Preparing the computer What...
... your system Types of recovery Recovering pre-installed software and drivers Returning to a previous system condition Returning your system to its factory condition Taking your notebook PC with you Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around Preparing the computer What to bring to meetings Taking the computer home Preparing the computer What...
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YOUR ACER NOTEBOOK TOUR After setting up your computer as illustrated in the setup poster, let us show you around your new Acer notebook. 30
YOUR ACER NOTEBOOK TOUR After setting up your computer as illustrated in the setup poster, let us show you around your new Acer notebook. 30
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TOP VIEW 1 9 2 3 8 4 5 6 # Icon Item 1 Microphone 7 Description Internal microphone for sound recording. Your Acer notebook tour - 31
TOP VIEW 1 9 2 3 8 4 5 6 # Icon Item 1 Microphone 7 Description Internal microphone for sound recording. Your Acer notebook tour - 31
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..., USB camera). LEFT VIEW # Icon 1 2 3 4 1 23 45 Item Description Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). External display (VGA) port Connects to a Kensington- Your Acer notebook tour - 33 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100based network. Some keyless models are also available. Note: Wrap the computer security lock...
..., USB camera). LEFT VIEW # Icon 1 2 3 4 1 23 45 Item Description Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). External display (VGA) port Connects to a Kensington- Your Acer notebook tour - 33 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100based network. Some keyless models are also available. Note: Wrap the computer security lock...
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Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is off. DC-in jack Connects to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off. Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to an AC adapter. Your Acer notebook tour - 35 # Icon 5 6 7 Item Optical drive eject button Emergency eject hole Description Ejects the optical disk from the drive.
Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is off. DC-in jack Connects to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off. Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to an AC adapter. Your Acer notebook tour - 35 # Icon 5 6 7 Item Optical drive eject button Emergency eject hole Description Ejects the optical disk from the drive.
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... monitor and other external devices. 7. Save any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3. Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter. 6. TAKING YOUR NOTEBOOK PC WITH YOU This section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving within short distances, for example, from your office desk to a meeting...
... monitor and other external devices. 7. Save any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3. Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter. 6. TAKING YOUR NOTEBOOK PC WITH YOU This section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving within short distances, for example, from your office desk to a meeting...
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... the computer, close and latch the display. then press and release the power button. If you to plug in your battery is off . Taking your notebook PC with you - 59 Or: You can now safely take the computer anywhere you probably do not need to turn the computer back on , the...
... the computer, close and latch the display. then press and release the power button. If you to plug in your battery is off . Taking your notebook PC with you - 59 Or: You can now safely take the computer anywhere you probably do not need to turn the computer back on , the...
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... cause condensation. If you use at home for condensation before turning on your computer at home, you may want to room temperature slowly. Taking your notebook PC with a temperature between outside and room temperature. Allow the computer to return to room temperature, and inspect the screen for significant periods of the...
... cause condensation. If you use at home for condensation before turning on your computer at home, you may want to room temperature slowly. Taking your notebook PC with a temperature between outside and room temperature. Allow the computer to return to room temperature, and inspect the screen for significant periods of the...
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... prepare it to customs officials • International Travelers Warranty passport Special considerations Follow the same special considerations as when traveling with you - 63 Taking your notebook PC with the computer. In addition, these tips are useful when traveling internationally: • When traveling in case you need to show it for...
... prepare it to customs officials • International Travelers Warranty passport Special considerations Follow the same special considerations as when traveling with you - 63 Taking your notebook PC with the computer. In addition, these tips are useful when traveling internationally: • When traveling in case you need to show it for...
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... YOUR COMPUTER Your computer is a valuable investment that you must enter this password to gain access to the BIOS utility. USING A COMPUTER SECURITY LOCK The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for your computer. Learn how to protect and take care of your computer and data: • Supervisor Password...
... YOUR COMPUTER Your computer is a valuable investment that you must enter this password to gain access to the BIOS utility. USING A COMPUTER SECURITY LOCK The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for your computer. Learn how to protect and take care of your computer and data: • Supervisor Password...
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... utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the bottom 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. SETTING PASSWORDS To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the...
... utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the bottom 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. SETTING PASSWORDS To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the...
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Built-in network feature The built-in network feature allows you to an Ethernet-based network. CONNECTING TO A NETWORK Your notebook PC offers you would with a desktop PC. Connecting to the computer, read the following section. CONNECTIVITY OPTIONS Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer to connect your computer as you a complete mobile computing experience. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to a network - 69
Built-in network feature The built-in network feature allows you to an Ethernet-based network. CONNECTING TO A NETWORK Your notebook PC offers you would with a desktop PC. Connecting to the computer, read the following section. CONNECTIVITY OPTIONS Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer to connect your computer as you a complete mobile computing experience. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to a network - 69
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.... I want to restore my computer to -disk recovery is the multilingual version, the operating system and language you choose when you purchased your notebook. Note: If your system is enabled or not. 2. Try attaching an external keyboard to a USB port on the system will be erased.)...the C: drive with the original software content that it works, contact your C: drive. (Your C: drive will be loose. Check to see if Acer disk-to its original settings without recovery CDs. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1. Make sure the D2D Recovery setting ...
.... I want to restore my computer to -disk recovery is the multilingual version, the operating system and language you choose when you purchased your notebook. Note: If your system is enabled or not. 2. Try attaching an external keyboard to a USB port on the system will be erased.)...the C: drive with the original software content that it works, contact your C: drive. (Your C: drive will be loose. Check to see if Acer disk-to its original settings without recovery CDs. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1. Make sure the D2D Recovery setting ...
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.... If the problem cannot be resolved, contact your dealer or an authorized service error center. 86 See "Requesting service" on page 84. Troubleshooting tips This notebook PC incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error message reports to deal with the recommended course of action. CMOS checksum Contact your dealer. Do...
.... If the problem cannot be resolved, contact your dealer or an authorized service error center. 86 See "Requesting service" on page 84. Troubleshooting tips This notebook PC incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error message reports to deal with the recommended course of action. CMOS checksum Contact your dealer. Do...
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... power of the wireless LAN Mini PCI Card and Bluetooth card is selected automatically or manually (by users) to 5.25 GHz frequency range. Nevertheless, the notebook PC series shall be used indoors for human contact during normal operation is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 to...
... power of the wireless LAN Mini PCI Card and Bluetooth card is selected automatically or manually (by users) to 5.25 GHz frequency range. Nevertheless, the notebook PC series shall be used indoors for human contact during normal operation is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 to...