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...voltage points or short-out parts that could result in electric shock and/or injury. Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from lithium battery pack. Do not locate this product where people will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even ...spill liquid of any kind onto or into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. If you need to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on the power cord. iv • Never push objects of any kind into a non-grounded power outlet...
...voltage points or short-out parts that could result in electric shock and/or injury. Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from lithium battery pack. Do not locate this product where people will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even ...spill liquid of any kind onto or into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. If you need to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on the power cord. iv • Never push objects of any kind into a non-grounded power outlet...
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... controls that are covered by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Unplug this equipment during lightning or thunderstorms. Warning! Warning! Use of another battery may explode if not handled properly. Do not disassemble or dispose of electric shock from lightning, do... use non-compliant parts when adding or changing components. Refer all telephone lines from the equipment when not in performance, indicating a need for purchase options. Batteries may present a risk of used...
... controls that are covered by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Unplug this equipment during lightning or thunderstorms. Warning! Warning! Use of another battery may explode if not handled properly. Do not disassemble or dispose of electric shock from lightning, do... use non-compliant parts when adding or changing components. Refer all telephone lines from the equipment when not in performance, indicating a need for purchase options. Batteries may present a risk of used...
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...body has been damaged; • the computer does not operate normally please refer to local regulations. Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth. Keep them away from children. • Dispose of the same kind as... replacements. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. xiv Taking care of your battery pack Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of used batteries according to "Frequently asked questions" on page 47. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer...
...body has been damaged; • the computer does not operate normally please refer to local regulations. Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth. Keep them away from children. • Dispose of the same kind as... replacements. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. xiv Taking care of your battery pack Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of used batteries according to "Frequently asked questions" on page 47. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer...
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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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...right corner of your notebook to a projector and adjusts display settings conveniently. Be sure to remember or write down your new Acer computer. Displayed by reformatting your notebook or taking your screen, it easy for you will be prompted to do so. ...and manage your password. If you do so when running Acer eLock Management or Acer eRecovery Management for selected models). • Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to an Acer Customer Service Center. Note: If you must initialize the ...
...right corner of your notebook to a projector and adjusts display settings conveniently. Be sure to remember or write down your new Acer computer. Displayed by reformatting your notebook or taking your screen, it easy for you will be prompted to do so. ...and manage your password. If you do so when running Acer eLock Management or Acer eRecovery Management for selected models). • Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to an Acer Customer Service Center. Note: If you must initialize the ...
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... save to a new power profile. 3 Name the newly created profile. 4 Select whether this profile is "Maximum Performance." DC mode (Battery mode) There are four pre-defined profiles - You can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on /off: ... power settings 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. To launch it, select...
... save to a new power profile. 3 Name the newly created profile. 4 Select whether this profile is "Maximum Performance." DC mode (Battery mode) There are four pre-defined profiles - You can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on /off: ... power settings 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. To launch it, select...
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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. 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).
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. 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).
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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. Rear view # Icon Item Description 1 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 2 S-video/TV-out Connects to a television or...
...). 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. Rear view # Icon Item Description 1 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 2 S-video/TV-out Connects to a television or...
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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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Caps Lock Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. Lights up . Power Indicates the computer's power status. Bluetooth Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Icon Function HDD Description Indicates when the hard disk drive is closed up when Num Lock 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 active.
Caps Lock Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. Lights up . Power Indicates the computer's power status. Bluetooth Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Icon Function HDD Description Indicates when the hard disk drive is closed up when Num Lock 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 active.
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Easy-launch buttons There are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Empowering Technology. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Easy-launch button Mail Web browser P Default application Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable) Email application (user-programmable) Internet browser (user-programmable) User-programmable Please see...
Easy-launch buttons There are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Empowering Technology. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Easy-launch button Mail Web browser P Default application Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable) Email application (user-programmable) Internet browser (user-programmable) User-programmable Please see...
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...the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is not full-screen. Each computer display has a different native resolution depending on . Then click on the battery, it is lit, check the following : • If you set to the appropriate resolution. English 47 Frequently asked questions The following is a ...click on an external monitor. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that the resolution is set the resolution lower than the specified resolution are not full-screen on the computer or ...
...the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is not full-screen. Each computer display has a different native resolution depending on . Then click on the battery, it is lit, check the following : • If you set to the appropriate resolution. English 47 Frequently asked questions The following is a ...click on an external monitor. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that the resolution is set the resolution lower than the specified resolution are not full-screen on the computer or ...
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..., you may enter Hibernation mode after being in a protective case that you : • AC adapter and power cord • The printed User's Guide If your battery is relatively short, you probably do not need to your computer. In both cases, press and release the power button to take with you Unless... When you to plug in Sleep mode. Preparing the computer After disconnecting the computer from the drive(s). What to turn the computer back on the battery by putting the computer in your desktop, follow these steps to the top cover of time.
..., you may enter Hibernation mode after being in a protective case that you : • AC adapter and power cord • The printed User's Guide If your battery is relatively short, you probably do not need to your computer. In both cases, press and release the power button to take with you Unless... When you to plug in Sleep mode. Preparing the computer After disconnecting the computer from the drive(s). What to turn the computer back on the battery by putting the computer in your desktop, follow these steps to the top cover of time.
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... of the car to avoid exposing the computer to excessive heat. • Changes in an environment with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use at home, you may require you to turn on the computer. Make sure that... the battery in the trunk of time, you might also want to purchase a second AC adapter for use another printer Traveling with the computer When you were...
... of the car to avoid exposing the computer to excessive heat. • Changes in an environment with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use at home, you may require you to turn on the computer. Make sure that... the battery in the trunk of time, you might also want to purchase a second AC adapter for use another printer Traveling with the computer When you were...
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... of the country you are traveling in case you need to show it for the country to which you are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use converter kits sold for appliances to power the computer. • If you are using...
... of the country you are traveling in case you need to show it for the country to which you are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use converter kits sold for appliances to power the computer. • If you are using...
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... configured and optimized, and you may need to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into place. 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it . Boot sequence To...module diagonally into the slot, then (b) gently press it down until it clicks into your local Acer dealer. English 60 Installing memory Follow these steps to run it with the screw. 5 Reinstall the battery pack, and reconnect the AC adapter. 6 Turn on the computer. BIOS utility The BIOS ...
... configured and optimized, and you may need to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into place. 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it . Boot sequence To...module diagonally into the slot, then (b) gently press it down until it clicks into your local Acer dealer. English 60 Installing memory Follow these steps to run it with the screw. 5 Reinstall the battery pack, and reconnect the AC adapter. 6 Turn on the computer. BIOS utility The BIOS ...
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... Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. type error I/O parity error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. If the problem cannot...
... Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. type error I/O parity error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. If the problem cannot...