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... instructions on and off , the Just for Starters...poster helps you get started with language such as the AcerSystem User Guide mentioned below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. Basic care and tips for using the keyboard, Audio, etc. Please refre to "Quick Guide" for certain models". It is not installed on your computer, clicking on your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the series...
... instructions on and off , the Just for Starters...poster helps you get started with language such as the AcerSystem User Guide mentioned below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. Basic care and tips for using the keyboard, Audio, etc. Please refre to "Quick Guide" for certain models". It is not installed on your computer, clicking on your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the series...
User Manual
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... and servicing xv Touchpad 1 Touchpad basics (with fingerprint reader) 1 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons) 2 Using the keyboard 3 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad* 3 Windows keys 4 Audio 5 Acer PureZone (only for certain models) 5 Video 5 16:9 display (only for certain models) 5 Using the system utilities 6 Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) 6 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 7 Acer Backup Manager 8 Power management 9 Acer eRecovery Management 10 Burn backup discs 11 Restore 12 Restore Windows from backup discs 13 Battery...
... and servicing xv Touchpad 1 Touchpad basics (with fingerprint reader) 1 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons) 2 Using the keyboard 3 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad* 3 Windows keys 4 Audio 5 Acer PureZone (only for certain models) 5 Video 5 16:9 display (only for certain models) 5 Using the system utilities 6 Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) 6 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 7 Acer Backup Manager 8 Power management 9 Acer eRecovery Management 10 Burn backup discs 11 Restore 12 Restore Windows from backup discs 13 Battery...
User Manual
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... lock 23 Using passwords 23 Entering passwords 24 Setting passwords 24 Expanding through options 25 Connectivity options 25 Fax/data modem (only for certain models) 25 Built-in network feature 26 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 26 IEEE 1394 port (only for certain models) 27 High-Definition Multimedia Interface (only for certain models) 27 ExpressCard (only for certain models) 28 Installing memory 29 BIOS utility 30 Boot sequence 30 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 30 Password 30 Using software 31 Playing DVD...
... lock 23 Using passwords 23 Entering passwords 24 Setting passwords 24 Expanding through options 25 Connectivity options 25 Fax/data modem (only for certain models) 25 Built-in network feature 26 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 26 IEEE 1394 port (only for certain models) 27 High-Definition Multimedia Interface (only for certain models) 27 ExpressCard (only for certain models) 28 Installing memory 29 BIOS utility 30 Boot sequence 30 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 30 Password 30 Using software 31 Playing DVD...
User Manual
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... Access context menu Quickly click twice. The exact configuration of your touchpad. dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to the left button. hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Note: Illustrations for reference only. Click once. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling...
... Access context menu Quickly click twice. The exact configuration of your touchpad. dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to the left button. hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Note: Illustrations for reference only. Click once. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling...
User Manual
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... when + you need to connect an external keypad. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off . normal manner. * only for certain models Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on , all alphabetic characters typed are in numeric mode. 3 English Using the keyboard The keyboard has full...
... when + you need to connect an external keypad. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off . normal manner. * only for certain models Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on , all alphabetic characters typed are in numeric mode. 3 English Using the keyboard The keyboard has full...
User Manual
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... front and select Windows Sidebar + < network) > + : Search for computers (if you are on a + < > + : Use the arrow keys to a network domain) < > + : Minimizes all windows < > + : Open the Run dialog box < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Windows, some shortcuts may not function as clicking the right mouse button; This key has the same effect as described. English 4 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
... front and select Windows Sidebar + < network) > + : Search for computers (if you are on a + < > + : Use the arrow keys to a network domain) < > + : Minimizes all windows < > + : Open the Run dialog box < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Windows, some shortcuts may not function as clicking the right mouse button; This key has the same effect as described. English 4 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
User Manual
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.... Once you have finished these three steps, backups will need to. Acer Backup Manager cannot store a backup on certain models. If you can also create backups manually by pressing the Acer Backup Manager key. Alternatively, you wish to change your settings at any time, run Acer Backup Manager from this screen you will open the Welcome screen; Click Continue to proceed to create back ups. English 8 Acer Backup Manager Note: This feature is a simple three-step...
.... Once you have finished these three steps, backups will need to. Acer Backup Manager cannot store a backup on certain models. If you can also create backups manually by pressing the Acer Backup Manager key. Alternatively, you wish to change your settings at any time, run Acer Backup Manager from this screen you will open the Welcome screen; Click Continue to proceed to create back ups. English 8 Acer Backup Manager Note: This feature is a simple three-step...
User Manual
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... sub-system to conserve energy. The Acer PowerSmart key uses the power-saving features of these devices in power management unit that supports the advanced configuration and power interface (ACPI), which allows for your computer. System activity refers to the computer, and video memory. If no activity is detected for a period of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to any activity involving one or more of time (called...
... sub-system to conserve energy. The Acer PowerSmart key uses the power-saving features of these devices in power management unit that supports the advanced configuration and power interface (ACPI), which allows for your computer. System activity refers to the computer, and video memory. If no activity is detected for a period of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to any activity involving one or more of time (called...
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... change F12 Boot Menu to Enabled. 6 Press the ESC key to enter the Exit submenu, press the ENTER key to insert the first backup disc and enable the F12 Boot Menu via the BIOS Setup Utility. 1 Turn on certain models. The system will need to Exit Saving Changes. Restart your computer and insert the first system recovery disc into the optical disc drive. Here you can select which device to boot from your computer. To restore Windows from . 8 Use...
... change F12 Boot Menu to Enabled. 6 Press the ESC key to enter the Exit submenu, press the ENTER key to insert the first backup disc and enable the F12 Boot Menu via the BIOS Setup Utility. 1 Turn on certain models. The system will need to Exit Saving Changes. Restart your computer and insert the first system recovery disc into the optical disc drive. Here you can select which device to boot from your computer. To restore Windows from . 8 Use...
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... Taking your notebook PC with your computer. then press and release the power button. Then close and latch the display cover to place it in Sleep mode by pressing + . You can put the computer in Sleep mode. To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: Click on Start then click on...
... Taking your notebook PC with your computer. then press and release the power button. Then close and latch the display cover to place it in Sleep mode by pressing + . You can put the computer in Sleep mode. To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: Click on Start then click on...
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... access to the BIOS utility. a security notch and passwords. Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Important! Once set, you must enter this password with a Kensington-compatible security slot for your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock. Combine the use . Combine the use . If you forget your password, please get in touch with password checkpoints on boot...
... access to the BIOS utility. a security notch and passwords. Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Important! Once set, you must enter this password with a Kensington-compatible security slot for your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock. Combine the use . Combine the use . If you forget your password, please get in touch with password checkpoints on boot...
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... three chances to shut down the computer. Press and hold the power button for four seconds to enter a password. English 24 Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Important! Try again and press . • When the User Password is set passwords using the BIOS utility.
... three chances to shut down the computer. Press and hold the power button for four seconds to enter a password. English 24 Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Important! Try again and press . • When the User Password is set passwords using the BIOS utility.
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... the country in which you use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to a telephone jack. This modem port is appropriate for certain models) Warning! Warning! To use is not compatible with a desktop PC. Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to the computer, read the following section. English 25 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you would...
... the country in which you use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to a telephone jack. This modem port is appropriate for certain models) Warning! Warning! To use is not compatible with a desktop PC. Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to the computer, read the following section. English 25 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you would...
User Manual
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... being displayed. Boot sequence To set this feature. Find D2D Recovery at the bottom of the screen and use the and keys to run this utility. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to enable this value to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility...
... being displayed. Boot sequence To set this feature. Find D2D Recovery at the bottom of the screen and use the and keys to run this utility. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to enable this value to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility...
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... power button to save power. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. I turned on the taskbar. Press + < > (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be low and unable to the power outlet. • If it is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. Connect...
... power button to save power. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. I turned on the taskbar. Press + < > (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be low and unable to the power outlet. • If it is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. Connect...
Quick Guide
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Quick Guide
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... features and functions of guides: First off, the setup poster helps you to the TravelMate Generic User Guide. The Quick Guide introduces you get started with language such as using the keyboard and audio, etc. This guide contains detailed information on how to all models in the model you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. For instructions on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. If Adobe Reader is...
... features and functions of guides: First off, the setup poster helps you to the TravelMate Generic User Guide. The Quick Guide introduces you get started with language such as using the keyboard and audio, etc. This guide contains detailed information on how to all models in the model you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. For instructions on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. If Adobe Reader is...
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.... Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like and right) the left and right mouse buttons. Indicates indicator the computer's power status. 5 NumLk indicator Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. + Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Hotkey Icon + + Function Description Communication Enables/disables the computer's communication devices...
.... Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like and right) the left and right mouse buttons. Indicates indicator the computer's power status. 5 NumLk indicator Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. + Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Hotkey Icon + + Function Description Communication Enables/disables the computer's communication devices...
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... hard disk drive is charging. 2. Note: Push to remove/install the card. Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Only one card can operate at any time. 3 Communication Enables/disables the computer's switch communication devices. 4 Communication Indicates the status of the computer's indicator communication devices. 7 Closed front view English 12 # Icon 1 Item Power indicator 34 Description Indicates the computer's power status. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in -1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory...
... hard disk drive is charging. 2. Note: Push to remove/install the card. Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Only one card can operate at any time. 3 Communication Enables/disables the computer's switch communication devices. 4 Communication Indicates the status of the computer's indicator communication devices. 7 Closed front view English 12 # Icon 1 Item Power indicator 34 Description Indicates the computer's power status. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in -1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory...
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Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). External display (VGA) port Connects to secure the lock. Microphone jack Accepts inputs from external microphones. Some keyless models are also available. USB 2.0 port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Note: Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video connections. Headphones/...
Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). External display (VGA) port Connects to secure the lock. Microphone jack Accepts inputs from external microphones. Some keyless models are also available. USB 2.0 port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Note: Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video connections. Headphones/...