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... wear out. Please recycle when possible. Wireless devices may be charged and discharged hundreds of other controls may damage the battery or the connecting object. Do not use any charger or battery that are covered by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. A device with a hot or cold battery may not work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of times, but it will be...
... wear out. Please recycle when possible. Wireless devices may be charged and discharged hundreds of other controls may damage the battery or the connecting object. Do not use any charger or battery that are covered by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. A device with a hot or cold battery may not work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of times, but it will be...
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... TravelMate product series. For instructions on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. To turn the power off To turn on your mobile computing needs. Such instances are only contained in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on the computer, simply press and release the power button. It is not installed on TravelMate Generic User Guide will occasionally refer to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set...
... TravelMate product series. For instructions on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. To turn the power off To turn on your mobile computing needs. Such instances are only contained in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on the computer, simply press and release the power button. It is not installed on TravelMate Generic User Guide will occasionally refer to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set...
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...your AC adapter xv Taking care of your battery pack xvi Cleaning and servicing xvi Touchpad 1 Touchpad basics (with two buttons) 1 Using the keyboard 3 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad* 3 Hotkeys 4 Windows keys 5 Acer ProShield (only for certain model) 7 Overview 7 Setting up ProShield 7 Personal Secure Disk 8 BIOS Settings 9 Credential Manager 9 Data Protection 10 Data Removal 10 Remote Manageability 11 Acer eRecovery Management 12 Creating a recovery backup (Optical drive) 13 Creating a recovery backup (USB flash drive) 15 Recovering your system...
...your AC adapter xv Taking care of your battery pack xvi Cleaning and servicing xvi Touchpad 1 Touchpad basics (with two buttons) 1 Using the keyboard 3 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad* 3 Hotkeys 4 Windows keys 5 Acer ProShield (only for certain model) 7 Overview 7 Setting up ProShield 7 Personal Secure Disk 8 BIOS Settings 9 Credential Manager 9 Data Protection 10 Data Removal 10 Remote Manageability 11 Acer eRecovery Management 12 Creating a recovery backup (Optical drive) 13 Creating a recovery backup (USB flash drive) 15 Recovering your system...
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Recovering your system (USB flash drive) 21 To recover your system 21 Types of recovery 21 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 21 Returning to a previous system condition 22 Returning your system to its factory condition 23 Acer Backup Manager 25 Power management 26 Acer PowerSmart key 26 Battery pack 27 Battery pack characteristics 27 Maximizing the battery's life 27 Installing and removing the battery pack 28 Charging the battery 29 Checking the battery level 29 Optimizing battery life 29...
Recovering your system (USB flash drive) 21 To recover your system 21 Types of recovery 21 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 21 Returning to a previous system condition 22 Returning your system to its factory condition 23 Acer Backup Manager 25 Power management 26 Acer PowerSmart key 26 Battery pack 27 Battery pack characteristics 27 Maximizing the battery's life 27 Installing and removing the battery pack 28 Charging the battery 29 Checking the battery level 29 Optimizing battery life 29...
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... Installing memory 41 BIOS utility 43 Boot sequence 43 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 43 Password 43 Using software 44 Playing DVD content 44 Frequently asked questions 45 Requesting service 47 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 47 Before you call 47 Troubleshooting 48 Troubleshooting tips 48 Error messages 48 Regulations and safety notices 50 FCC statement 50 Modem notices 51 LCD pixel statement 52 Radio device regulatory notice 52 General 53 Wireless operation...
... Installing memory 41 BIOS utility 43 Boot sequence 43 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 43 Password 43 Using software 44 Playing DVD content 44 Frequently asked questions 45 Requesting service 47 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 47 Before you call 47 Troubleshooting 48 Troubleshooting tips 48 Error messages 48 Regulations and safety notices 50 FCC statement 50 Modem notices 51 LCD pixel statement 52 Radio device regulatory notice 52 General 53 Wireless operation...
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... certain models Scroll Lock + When Scroll Lock is indicated by small characters located on the keys. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad* The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external keypad. Hold while using cursor-control keys. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on and off Hold while using cursor-control keys. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key...
... certain models Scroll Lock + When Scroll Lock is indicated by small characters located on the keys. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad* The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external keypad. Hold while using cursor-control keys. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on and off Hold while using cursor-control keys. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key...
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... sound volume. Display off Turns the display screen backlight off (only for certain models). To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in touchpad on or off to return. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off . English 4 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Hotkey + + + + + + Icon Function Description Communication key Enables / disables...
... sound volume. Display off Turns the display screen backlight off (only for certain models). To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in touchpad on or off to return. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off . English 4 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Hotkey + + + + + + Icon Function Description Communication key Enables / disables...
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... on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Access Center < > + : Open Windows Mobility Center < > + : Display System Properties < > + : Restore minimized windows < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D < > + : Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar + < > + : Search for network computers + < > + : Use the arrow keys to cycle through open programs using Windows Flip 3-D English Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Windows key Description Pressed alone it launches the Start menu.
... on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Access Center < > + : Open Windows Mobility Center < > + : Display System Properties < > + : Restore minimized windows < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D < > + : Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar + < > + : Search for network computers + < > + : Use the arrow keys to cycle through open programs using Windows Flip 3-D English Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Windows key Description Pressed alone it launches the Start menu.
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You can change your credentials, including Pre-boot authentication. You can also set the boot device order, enable or disable ports and built-in devices, and import or export BIOS settings. English 9 BIOS Settings Here you can set and manage your ProShield and Windows passwords, manage online account information, and back up or restore credential information. Credential Manager Here you can set the BIOS Supervisor and User passwords, enable or disable password checking at bootup, and add an Asset Tag for the device.
You can change your credentials, including Pre-boot authentication. You can also set the boot device order, enable or disable ports and built-in devices, and import or export BIOS settings. English 9 BIOS Settings Here you can set and manage your ProShield and Windows passwords, manage online account information, and back up or restore credential information. Credential Manager Here you can set the BIOS Supervisor and User passwords, enable or disable password checking at bootup, and add an Asset Tag for the device.
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... giving you need to follow that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers: If you an option to recover device drivers that came pre-installed on your system to its factory condition. To recover your system 1 Perform minor fixes. To recover your pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click Start > All Programs > Acer, then click Acer eRecovery Management. - Types of software or hardware have created. • New software: If you need to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem may be...
... giving you need to follow that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers: If you an option to recover device drivers that came pre-installed on your system to its factory condition. To recover your system 1 Perform minor fixes. To recover your pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click Start > All Programs > Acer, then click Acer eRecovery Management. - Types of software or hardware have created. • New software: If you need to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem may be...
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... access important files on your system to . Click OK to Factory Defaults. This process may take a while, the Acer eRecovery Management screen displays the progress. Click OK. English 19 4 Click Yes. Click the Restore tab, then Restore Operating System to restart your hard drive or the recovery discs you have created. Your system is still working, see "Recovering from within Windows To reinstall Windows and all files on your hard drive...
... access important files on your system to . Click OK to Factory Defaults. This process may take a while, the Acer eRecovery Management screen displays the progress. Click OK. English 19 4 Click Yes. Click the Restore tab, then Restore Operating System to restart your hard drive or the recovery discs you have created. Your system is still working, see "Recovering from within Windows To reinstall Windows and all files on your hard drive...
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... recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then restart your hard drive. Use the left or right arrow keys to select the Exit menu. Warning: Continuing the process will erase all files on your computer, then press + during startup To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your hard drive. 3 Click Next. Select Save Changes and Exit and press Enter. Select OK to open Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Click Restore Operating...
... recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then restart your hard drive. Use the left or right arrow keys to select the Exit menu. Warning: Continuing the process will erase all files on your computer, then press + during startup To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your hard drive. 3 Click Next. Select Save Changes and Exit and press Enter. Select OK to open Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Click Restore Operating...
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... recover your pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click Start > All Programs > Acer, then click Acer eRecovery Management. - If only one or two items of recovery Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you have stopped working correctly. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on your computer from the factory. If nothing else has solved the problem and you need to reinstall the software and device drivers that product's documentation or technical support...
... recover your pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click Start > All Programs > Acer, then click Acer eRecovery Management. - If only one or two items of recovery Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you have stopped working correctly. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on your computer from the factory. If nothing else has solved the problem and you need to reinstall the software and device drivers that product's documentation or technical support...
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...-time system setup. Your system is still working, see "Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on page 24. You can reinstall using the restore point you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from your computer. If you can still run Windows and your original hard drive is restored using either your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: Click Start > All Programs > Acer, then click Acer eRecovery Management. The recovery process begins...
...-time system setup. Your system is still working, see "Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on page 24. You can reinstall using the restore point you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from your computer. If you can still run Windows and your original hard drive is restored using either your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: Click Start > All Programs > Acer, then click Acer eRecovery Management. The recovery process begins...
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... the Main menu. English 24 Recovering from , such as a flash drive. 3 Use your arrow keys to select the line USB HDD, then press . Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on the USB flash drive. 4 Follow the onscreen prompts to complete the recovery. If it is selected, press to change this setting to open Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Click Restore Operating System to select the Exit menu. Use the left...
... the Main menu. English 24 Recovering from , such as a flash drive. 3 Use your arrow keys to select the line USB HDD, then press . Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on the USB flash drive. 4 Follow the onscreen prompts to complete the recovery. If it is selected, press to change this setting to open Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Click Restore Operating System to select the Exit menu. Use the left...
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... screen brightness is only available on certain models. Press the Acer PowerSmart key again to return to your computer's graphics subsystem to reduce overall power consumption. English 26 Power management This computer has a built-in order to conserve energy. Acer PowerSmart key Note: This feature is reduced and the graphics chip switched to a lower speed; Windows handles all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to power...
... screen brightness is only available on certain models. Press the Acer PowerSmart key again to return to your computer's graphics subsystem to reduce overall power consumption. English 26 Power management This computer has a built-in order to conserve energy. Acer PowerSmart key Note: This feature is reduced and the graphics chip switched to a lower speed; Windows handles all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to power...
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... the cord from your computer. Then close and latch the display cover to disconnect your computer from external accessories: 1 Save any open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: Click Start then click Shut Down. To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open the display; Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to place...
... the cord from your computer. Then close and latch the display cover to disconnect your computer from external accessories: 1 Save any open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: Click Start then click Shut Down. To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open the display; Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to place...
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... of the screen and use the and keys to set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. Password To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to enable this feature. Boot sequence To set this utility. English 43 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then...
... of the screen and use the and keys to set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. Password To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to enable this feature. Boot sequence To set this utility. English 43 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then...
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...) disk in Sleep mode. Remove or replace it with a system disk and press + + to turn the display back on . If pressing a key does not turn the display back on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be too low. Press + < > (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to an external monitor. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the power...
...) disk in Sleep mode. Remove or replace it with a system disk and press + + to turn the display back on . If pressing a key does not turn the display back on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be too low. Press + < > (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to an external monitor. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the power...
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... dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be the only option for future recovery operations. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is important to a USB port on the printer. Try attaching an external keyboard to back up all data will reboot. The system will be...
... dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be the only option for future recovery operations. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is important to a USB port on the printer. Try attaching an external keyboard to back up all data will reboot. The system will be...