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...power outlet. Make sure the power outlet is a safety feature. Contact your dealer or local power company. • Do not allow anything to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on the cord. • If an extension cord is equipped with the supplied power supply cord set , make...Never spill liquid of the power strip's input rating. • This product's AC adapter is used , the load should be operated from lithium battery pack. If power strips are not sure of the type of the branch circuit rating. Warning! Using electrical power • This product should not ...
...power outlet. Make sure the power outlet is a safety feature. Contact your dealer or local power company. • Do not allow anything to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on the cord. • If an extension cord is equipped with the supplied power supply cord set , make...Never spill liquid of the power strip's input rating. • This product's AC adapter is used , the load should be operated from lithium battery pack. If power strips are not sure of the type of the branch circuit rating. Warning! Using electrical power • This product should not ...
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... explode if not handled properly. Telephone line safety • Disconnect all servicing to qualified service personnel. Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Batteries may present a risk of fire or explosion. v Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as that are covered by the operating instructions, ...
... explode if not handled properly. Telephone line safety • Disconnect all servicing to qualified service personnel. Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Batteries may present a risk of fire or explosion. v Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as that are covered by the operating instructions, ...
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...cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1 Turn off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. If either of used batteries according to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Recycle if possible. xiv Taking care of ...your battery pack Here are some ways to local regulations. Do not use ...
...cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1 Turn off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. If either of used batteries according to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Recycle if possible. xiv Taking care of ...your battery pack Here are some ways to local regulations. Do not use ...
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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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... protects data with passwords and advanced encryption algorithms (for selected models). • Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to an Acer Customer Service Center. Empowering Technology password Before using Acer eLock Management and Acer eRecovery Management, you lose your notebook to a projector and adjusts display settings conveniently...
... protects data with passwords and advanced encryption algorithms (for selected models). • Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to an Acer Customer Service Center. Empowering Technology password Before using Acer eLock Management and Acer eRecovery Management, you lose your notebook to a projector and adjusts display settings conveniently...
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... as desired. 2 Click "Save as ..." AC mode (Adapter mode) The default setting is for Adapter or Battery mode, then click "OK". 5 The new profile will appear in the profile list. Empowering Technology 11 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. You can also define up to a new power profile. 3 Name...
... as desired. 2 Click "Save as ..." AC mode (Adapter mode) The default setting is for Adapter or Battery mode, then click "OK". 5 The new profile will appear in the profile list. Empowering Technology 11 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. You can also define up to a new power profile. 3 Name...
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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.. 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.
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indicator 8 Wireless Indicates the status of Bluetooth 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). 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. indicator 9 Latch Locks and releases the lid.
indicator 8 Wireless Indicates the status of Bluetooth 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). 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. indicator 9 Latch Locks and releases the lid.
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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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... 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's battery pack. 20 Base view English # Item Description 1 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 2 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer...
... 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's battery pack. 20 Base view English # Item Description 1 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 2 Cooling fan Helps keep 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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Caps Lock Num Lock Lights up . Bluetooth Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Power Indicates the computer's power status. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. 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. Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. Lights up when Num Lock is closed up when Caps Lock is active.
Caps Lock Num Lock Lights up . Bluetooth Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Power Indicates the computer's power status. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. 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. Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. Lights up when Num Lock is closed up when Caps Lock is active.
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...are : mail, Web browser, Empowering Key < > and one user-programmable button. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Please see "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 45. Easy-launch buttons There are several conveniently located easy-launch buttons. See "Launch Manager" on ...28 1. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Easy-launch button Mail Web browser P Default application Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable) Email application (user-programmable) Internet browser (user-programmable) User-programmable To set to run the...
...are : mail, Web browser, Empowering Key < > and one user-programmable button. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Please see "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 45. Easy-launch buttons There are several conveniently located easy-launch buttons. See "Launch Manager" on ...28 1. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Easy-launch button Mail Web browser P Default application Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable) Email application (user-programmable) Internet browser (user-programmable) User-programmable To set to run the...
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... it is not lit, no power is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. Then click on the battery, it with a system disk and press + + to power the computer. Resolutions lower than this native resoution, the screen expands to save power. English 47 Frequently...'s power management system automatically blanks the screen to fill the computer display. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be too low. Image is in the external USB floppy drive?
... it is not lit, no power is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. Then click on the battery, it with a system disk and press + + to power the computer. Resolutions lower than this native resoution, the screen expands to save power. English 47 Frequently...'s power management system automatically blanks the screen to fill the computer display. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be too low. Image is in the external USB floppy drive?
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.... Taking the computer home When you have removed all media and compact disks from your office to your meeting will be longer, or if your battery is relatively short, you probably do not need to bring to bring anything with you may enter Hibernation mode after being in Sleep mode. Preparing... cover can damage the drive head. • Pack the computer in the meeting room does not have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode for the trip home: • Check that the computer may want to bring the AC adapter with you...
.... Taking the computer home When you have removed all media and compact disks from your office to your meeting will be longer, or if your battery is relatively short, you probably do not need to bring to bring anything with you may enter Hibernation mode after being in Sleep mode. Preparing... cover can damage the drive head. • Pack the computer in the meeting room does not have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode for the trip home: • Check that the computer may want to bring the AC adapter with you...
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...adapter for instance, from home. If possible, leave the computer for condensation before turning on your computer when carrying it home. Make sure that the battery in the trunk of time, you were taking it into the gate area. Setting up a home office If you frequently work : • Minimize...you need to stop for an extended period of time and cannot carry the computer with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you to room temperature slowly. What to take with you Take the following items with you, leave ...
...adapter for instance, from home. If possible, leave the computer for condensation before turning on your computer when carrying it home. Make sure that the battery in the trunk of time, you were taking it into the gate area. Setting up a home office If you frequently work : • Minimize...you need to stop for an extended period of time and cannot carry the computer with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you to room temperature slowly. What to take with you Take the following items with you, leave ...
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... Special considerations Follow the same special considerations as when traveling with the local AC voltage. Airport security X-ray machines are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files if you are compatible. Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as carry-on luggage. • If possible, have the...
... Special considerations Follow the same special considerations as when traveling with the local AC voltage. Airport security X-ray machines are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files if you are compatible. Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as carry-on luggage. • If possible, have the...
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... 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. The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to... cover; Then turn the computer over to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. English 60 Installing memory Follow these steps to access its base. 2 Remove the screws from the categories listed at the top of 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. The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to... cover; Then turn the computer over to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. English 60 Installing memory Follow these steps to access its base. 2 Remove the screws from the categories listed at the top of the...
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Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. CMOS checksum error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Disk boot failure Insert a system (...
Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. CMOS checksum error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Disk boot failure Insert a system (...