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Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. IV Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. IV Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
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... product it will NOT be noted in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have decided to those given in the printed Service Guide. Preface Before using this generic service guide. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional...
... product it will NOT be noted in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have decided to those given in the printed Service Guide. Preface Before using this generic service guide. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional...
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... 16 Special Key (only for certain models 17 Acer Empowering Technology 18 Launching Acer Empowering Technology 18 Empowering Technology password 19 Acer ePower Management 20 Acer eDataSecurity Management (only for certain models 21 Acer eRecovery Management 22 Acer eSettings Management 24 Windows Mobility Center 25 Using the System Utilities 26 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 27 Hardware Specifications...
... 16 Special Key (only for certain models 17 Acer Empowering Technology 18 Launching Acer Empowering Technology 18 Empowering Technology password 19 Acer ePower Management 20 Acer eDataSecurity Management (only for certain models 21 Acer eRecovery Management 22 Acer eSettings Management 24 Windows Mobility Center 25 Using the System Utilities 26 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 27 Hardware Specifications...
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...™ 64X2 dual-core processor K AMD Athlon™ 64X2 dual-core processor K Mobile AMD Sempron™ processor K AMD M780G Chipset K Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* K Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* System Memory K Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support K Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz ...memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules* Display and graphics K 15.4" WXGA 1280 x 800 K ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 3200/3470* ...
...™ 64X2 dual-core processor K AMD Athlon™ 64X2 dual-core processor K Mobile AMD Sempron™ processor K AMD M780G Chipset K Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* K Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* System Memory K Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support K Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz ...memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules* Display and graphics K 15.4" WXGA 1280 x 800 K ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 3200/3470* ...
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... 14 Icon Item Description Easy-launch buttons Buttons for launching frequently used programs. Palmrest Comfortable support area for certain models). Click buttons (left, center* and right) The left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer BioProtection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for your computer. Touchpad Touch...
... 14 Icon Item Description Easy-launch buttons Buttons for launching frequently used programs. Palmrest Comfortable support area for certain models). Click buttons (left, center* and right) The left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer BioProtection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for your computer. Touchpad Touch...
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USB 2.0/ e SATA port Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Chapter 1 9 DC-in the mean time. Rear View # 1 2 3 4 5 Icon Item USB 2.0 port Description Connects to USB 2.0 or eSATA devices (only for certain models). Note: If you plug an eSATA device you will have three USB ports available in jack Ventilation slots Connects to an AC adapter. Enable the computer to a phone line. Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
USB 2.0/ e SATA port Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Chapter 1 9 DC-in the mean time. Rear View # 1 2 3 4 5 Icon Item USB 2.0 port Description Connects to USB 2.0 or eSATA devices (only for certain models). Note: If you plug an eSATA device you will have three USB ports available in jack Ventilation slots Connects to an AC adapter. Enable the computer to a phone line. Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
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Bottom View Icon Item Description 1 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 2 Acer DASP (Disk Protects the hard disk drive from shocks and Anti-Shock bumps (only for removal. latch 7 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 10 Chapter 1 compartment 5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 6 Battery release Releases the battery for certain models). Protection) 3 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 4 Memory Houses the computer's main memory.
Bottom View Icon Item Description 1 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 2 Acer DASP (Disk Protects the hard disk drive from shocks and Anti-Shock bumps (only for removal. latch 7 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 10 Chapter 1 compartment 5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 6 Battery release Releases the battery for certain models). Protection) 3 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 4 Memory Houses the computer's main memory.
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... (with fingerprint reader) The following items show you how to use the touchpad with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader. 12 3 4 K Move your finger across the touchpad (1) to move the cursor. K Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models) to scroll... the touchpad is the same as double-clicking a mouse button). Center button (3) Swipe up or down /left/right using Acer FingerNav 4way control function (Manufacturing option). Tap once. Tap twice (at the same speed as clicking the left or right...
... (with fingerprint reader) The following items show you how to use the touchpad with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader. 12 3 4 K Move your finger across the touchpad (1) to move the cursor. K Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models) to scroll... the touchpad is the same as double-clicking a mouse button). Center button (3) Swipe up or down /left/right using Acer FingerNav 4way control function (Manufacturing option). Tap once. Tap twice (at the same speed as clicking the left or right...
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Click once. NOTE: Illustrations for reference only. NOTE: When using the touchpad, keep it - It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Function Execute Select Drag Access context menu Left button (2) Quickly ..., the lighter the touch, the better the response. Chapter 1 13 These two buttons are similar to perform selection and execution functions. Click and hold, then use finger on the second tap and drag the cursor. rest your touchpad. The touchpad is enabled on your finger on the touchpad on the touchpad...
Click once. NOTE: Illustrations for reference only. NOTE: When using the touchpad, keep it - It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Function Execute Select Drag Access context menu Left button (2) Quickly ..., the lighter the touch, the better the response. Chapter 1 13 These two buttons are similar to perform selection and execution functions. Click and hold, then use finger on the second tap and drag the cursor. rest your touchpad. The touchpad is enabled on your finger on the touchpad on the touchpad...
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... legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on , all alphabetic characters typed are in numeric mode. Type the letters in a normal manner. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. When Num Lock... Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on and off Hold while using cursorcontrol keys. Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external keypad.
... legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on , all alphabetic characters typed are in numeric mode. Type the letters in a normal manner. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. When Num Lock... Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on and off Hold while using cursorcontrol keys. Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external keypad.
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...Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for computers (if you are on a network) + < > + : Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; Chapter 1 15 it launches the Start menu. This key ...Windows Mobility Center < > + : Display the System Properties dialog box < > + : Restore minimized windows to the desktop < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D < > + : Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar + < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through ...
...Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for computers (if you are on a network) + < > + : Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; Chapter 1 15 it launches the Start menu. This key ...Windows Mobility Center < > + : Display the System Properties dialog box < > + : Restore minimized windows to the desktop < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D < > + : Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar + < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through ...
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... corresponds to the application you want to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer system. Actual product specifications may also launch Acer Empowering Technology by running the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in the Start menu, or... NOTE: The following content is for general reference only. K Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. Launching Acer Empowering Technology To launch Acer Empowering Technology: 1. Acer Empowering Technology The Empowering Technology toolbar makes it easy for you...
... corresponds to the application you want to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer system. Actual product specifications may also launch Acer Empowering Technology by running the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in the Start menu, or... NOTE: The following content is for general reference only. K Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. Launching Acer Empowering Technology To launch Acer Empowering Technology: 1. Acer Empowering Technology The Empowering Technology toolbar makes it easy for you...
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...Password Center dialogue box pops up. 4. Chapter 1 19 Click Password settings. Your password should have a minimum of 4 and a maximum of Acer eRecovery Management to set the Empowering Technology password: 1. Click OK to protect your data. In the Create a New Password dialogue box, key... in the appropriate boxes. To set the password. Make sure the box Use for Acer eRecovery Management is checked. 8. Click Create a new password. 5. Enter a password hint that will help you remember your password in ...
...Password Center dialogue box pops up. 4. Chapter 1 19 Click Password settings. Your password should have a minimum of 4 and a maximum of Acer eRecovery Management to set the Empowering Technology password: 1. Click OK to protect your data. In the Create a New Password dialogue box, key... in the appropriate boxes. To set the password. Make sure the box Use for Acer eRecovery Management is checked. 8. Click Create a new password. 5. Enter a password hint that will help you remember your password in ...
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Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High ...or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select Acer ePower Management. To edit a power plan: Editing a power plan allows you are currently using. To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you ...: Creating customized power plans allows you want your customized plan on current usage. 2. Mouse over the Acer ePower Management application on the Acer Empowering Technology toolbar. If you to a personalized set of power options. 1. You can also create ...
Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High ...or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select Acer ePower Management. To edit a power plan: Editing a power plan allows you are currently using. To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you ...: Creating customized power plans allows you want your customized plan on current usage. 2. Mouse over the Acer ePower Management application on the Acer Empowering Technology toolbar. If you to a personalized set of power options. 1. You can also create ...
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... the encryption password, you lose both Chapter 1 21 If you can use this password to decrypt the file. On first use, the Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will use the Master Password to access the Personal Secure Disk (PSD). NOTE: The password used to view remaining battery life, battery status, and remaining battery life in...
... the encryption password, you lose both Chapter 1 21 If you can use this password to decrypt the file. On first use, the Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will use the Master Password to access the Personal Secure Disk (PSD). NOTE: The password used to view remaining battery life, battery status, and remaining battery life in...
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... K Restore: jRestore system to protect your encrypted file! To set the Empowering Technology password. Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a versatile backup utility. Acer eRecovery Management provides you to create full or incremental backups, burn the factory default image to ...optical disc, and restore from user backup jPassword settings To use the password protection feature of Acer eRecovery Management to factory default...
... K Restore: jRestore system to protect your encrypted file! To set the Empowering Technology password. Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a versatile backup utility. Acer eRecovery Management provides you to create full or incremental backups, burn the factory default image to ...optical disc, and restore from user backup jPassword settings To use the password protection feature of Acer eRecovery Management to factory default...
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To ensure the best results when recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management, detach all peripherals (except the external Acer ODD, if your computer has one), including your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Management's Backup factory default to CD/DVD feature to burn a backup image to CD or DVD. Chapter 1 23 NOTE: If your Acer ezDock.
To ensure the best results when recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management, detach all peripherals (except the external Acer ODD, if your computer has one), including your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Management's Backup factory default to CD/DVD feature to burn a backup image to CD or DVD. Chapter 1 23 NOTE: If your Acer ezDock.
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To launch Windows Mobility Center: K Use the shortcut key < > + . Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in one easy-to-find place, so you change .... Settings include display brightness, volume, power plan, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, synchronization status and presentation settings. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), and a shortcut to fit the situation as you can quickly...
To launch Windows Mobility Center: K Use the shortcut key < > + . Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in one easy-to-find place, so you change .... Settings include display brightness, volume, power plan, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, synchronization status and presentation settings. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), and a shortcut to fit the situation as you can quickly...
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..., and fast application/website launching and login with Acer FingerLaunch, while Acer ProfileLaunch can now enjoy an extra layer of one's fingerprint features, Acer BioProtection Fingerprint Solution has incorporated protection against unauthorized access to navigate through web browsers and documents using Acer FingerNav. For more information refer to three applications/websites from a single finger swipe...
..., and fast application/website launching and login with Acer FingerLaunch, while Acer ProfileLaunch can now enjoy an extra layer of one's fingerprint features, Acer BioProtection Fingerprint Solution has incorporated protection against unauthorized access to navigate through web browsers and documents using Acer FingerNav. For more information refer to three applications/websites from a single finger swipe...
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K A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press Enter to expand this carefully when making changes to parameter values. K To choose an item, use the left and right arrow keys. K Press Esc while you can change the value of a parameter, press F5 or F6. K In any menu, you are .... You can also press F10 to save any of the menu options to go to different models. 38 Chapter 2 Follow these instructions: K To choose a menu, use the up and down arrow keys.
K A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press Enter to expand this carefully when making changes to parameter values. K To choose an item, use the left and right arrow keys. K Press Esc while you can change the value of a parameter, press F5 or F6. K In any menu, you are .... You can also press F10 to save any of the menu options to go to different models. 38 Chapter 2 Follow these instructions: K To choose a menu, use the up and down arrow keys.