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...locate this product where people will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack. The grounding pin is properly grounded before inserting the AC adapter plug. These openings must not exceed 80% of the product and to... prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on the power cord. If you are used, the load should never be placed near water. •...
...locate this product where people will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack. The grounding pin is properly grounded before inserting the AC adapter plug. These openings must not exceed 80% of the product and to... prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on the power cord. If you are used, the load should never be placed near water. •...
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... that are covered by a qualified technician to restore the product to qualified service personnel. Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Use of another battery may interfere with the performance of them away from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service... product exhibits a distinct change in damage and will often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of used batteries. Refer all servicing to normal condition. Do not disassemble or dispose of this product. • Use the product only with your...
... that are covered by a qualified technician to restore the product to qualified service personnel. Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Use of another battery may interfere with the performance of them away from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service... product exhibits a distinct change in damage and will often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of used batteries. Refer all servicing to normal condition. Do not disassemble or dispose of this product. • Use the product only with your...
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... Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of used batteries according to "Frequently asked questions" on page 40. Recycle if possible. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Keep them away from children. • ...does not operate normally please refer to local regulations. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1 Turn off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth.
... Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of used batteries according to "Frequently asked questions" on page 40. Recycle if possible. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Keep them away from children. • ...does not operate normally please refer to local regulations. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1 Turn off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth.
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... care of your AC adapter xii Taking care of your battery pack xiii Cleaning and servicing xiii Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management (for selected models) 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer ePresentation Management 6 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) 7 Acer eLock Management 8 Acer eRecovery Management 10 Acer eSettings Management 12 Windows Mobility Center (for Windows Vista only...
... care of your AC adapter xii Taking care of your battery pack xiii Cleaning and servicing xiii Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management (for selected models) 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer ePresentation Management 6 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) 7 Acer eLock Management 8 Acer eRecovery Management 10 Acer eSettings Management 12 Windows Mobility Center (for Windows Vista only...
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... Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 37 Launch Manager 38 Frequently asked questions 40 Requesting service 43 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 43 Before you call 43 Battery pack 44 Battery pack characteristics 44 Maximizing the battery's life 44 Installing and removing the battery pack 45 Charging the battery 46 Checking the battery level 46 Optimising battery life 46 Battery-low...
... Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 37 Launch Manager 38 Frequently asked questions 40 Requesting service 43 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 43 Before you call 43 Battery pack 44 Battery pack characteristics 44 Maximizing the battery's life 44 Installing and removing the battery pack 45 Charging the battery 46 Checking the battery level 46 Optimising battery life 46 Battery-low...
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... Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. (for selected models) • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings. • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and encryption. (for general reference only. Right-click on the Empowering Technology toolbar...
... Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. (for selected models) • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings. • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and encryption. (for general reference only. Right-click on the Empowering Technology toolbar...
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...system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. Note: You cannot delete the predefined power plans. View and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". You can open Windows power options by clicking the appropriate tabs. You ... Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for your new power plan. 3 Choose a predefined power plan to base your customized plan on /off system components to extend battery life. 1 Switch to the power plan you wish to save and quickly switch to a personalized set of power...
...system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. Note: You cannot delete the predefined power plans. View and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". You can open Windows power options by clicking the appropriate tabs. You ... Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for your new power plan. 3 Choose a predefined power plan to base your customized plan on /off system components to extend battery life. 1 Switch to the power plan you wish to save and quickly switch to a personalized set of power...
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Click the sleep and hibernate modes. 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you are currently using. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to the panel in to save your new settings.
Click the sleep and hibernate modes. 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you are currently using. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to the panel in to save your new settings.
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Connects to remove the battery pack. English 18 # Icon 2 3 Item S-Video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port DC-in position. 3 Optical drive / weight Houses the optical drive / weight saver (secured ...saver bay with screw) (for selected models) 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with S-video input. Base view 7 6 3 5 4 # Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in jack Description Connects to a television or display device with screws) 5 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory...
Connects to remove the battery pack. English 18 # Icon 2 3 Item S-Video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port DC-in position. 3 Optical drive / weight Houses the optical drive / weight saver (secured ...saver bay with screw) (for selected models) 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with S-video input. Base view 7 6 3 5 4 # Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in jack Description Connects to a television or display device with screws) 5 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory...
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... H.264 (AVC) support (acceleration) (for selected models) S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support 80/120/160 GB or larger hard disk drive with Acer Disk AntiShock Protection (DASP) enhancement Optical drive options: • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive • DVD/CD-RW combo drive 5-in-1 card reader...), xD-Picture Card™ (xD) 306 (W) x 227 (D) x 27.5/34.5 (H) mm (12.05 x 8.94 x 1.08/1.36 inches) 1.99 kg (4.38 lbs.) with 6-cell battery 1.8 kg (3.96 lbs.) with weight saver module ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes 79 W 7200 mAh Li-ion...
... H.264 (AVC) support (acceleration) (for selected models) S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support 80/120/160 GB or larger hard disk drive with Acer Disk AntiShock Protection (DASP) enhancement Optical drive options: • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive • DVD/CD-RW combo drive 5-in-1 card reader...), xD-Picture Card™ (xD) 306 (W) x 227 (D) x 27.5/34.5 (H) mm (12.05 x 8.94 x 1.08/1.36 inches) 1.99 kg (4.38 lbs.) with 6-cell battery 1.8 kg (3.96 lbs.) with weight saver module ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes 79 W 7200 mAh Li-ion...
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... Environment System compliance Warranty 23 • Acer ezDock II • Acer ezDock II+ • Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone featuring Acer Video Conference Manager • 512 MB / 1 GB/ 2 GB DDR2 667 MHz soDIMM modules • 100/120/160 GB hard disk drive • 6-cell 4800 mAh Li-ion battery pack • 9-cell 7200 mAh Li...
... Environment System compliance Warranty 23 • Acer ezDock II • Acer ezDock II+ • Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone featuring Acer Video Conference Manager • 512 MB / 1 GB/ 2 GB DDR2 667 MHz soDIMM modules • 100/120/160 GB hard disk drive • 6-cell 4800 mAh Li-ion battery pack • 9-cell 7200 mAh Li...
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Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Charging: The battery light shows amber when the battery is closed up. Caps Lock Power Lights up when Num Lock is active. Indicates the computer's power status. 24 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators. English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is charging. 2. Fully charged: The battery light shows green when in AC mode. Icon Function HDD Description Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. 1.
Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Charging: The battery light shows amber when the battery is closed up. Caps Lock Power Lights up when Num Lock is active. Indicates the computer's power status. 24 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators. English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is charging. 2. Fully charged: The battery light shows green when in AC mode. Icon Function HDD Description Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. 1.
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...be set to restart the system. Check the following: • If you set the resolution lower than the specified resolution are using on the battery, it may arise during the use of possible situations that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the power outlet. ... 40 Frequently asked questions The following is a list of your Windows desktop and select Properties to the computer. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be too low. I turned on the screen. Press any key to power the computer. Nothing appears on ....
...be set to restart the system. Check the following: • If you set the resolution lower than the specified resolution are using on the battery, it may arise during the use of possible situations that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the power outlet. ... 40 Frequently asked questions The following is a list of your Windows desktop and select Properties to the computer. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be too low. I turned on the screen. Press any key to power the computer. Nothing appears on ....
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... during a power failure. The battery will degrade over time. Battery pack characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristics: • Employs current battery technology standards. • Delivers a battery-low warning. The battery is advisable to have an extra fully charged battery pack available as backup. Maximizing the battery's life Like all other batteries, your battery's life, you connect the computer...
... during a power failure. The battery will degrade over time. Battery pack characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristics: • Employs current battery technology standards. • Delivers a battery-low warning. The battery is advisable to have an extra fully charged battery pack available as backup. Maximizing the battery's life Like all other batteries, your battery's life, you connect the computer...
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... you are advised to use ; the more than two weeks, you use the battery, the faster it is facing up. 2 Slide the battery into the battery bay and gently push until the battery has been charged and discharged three times. Use this procedure will also shorten the ...effective lifespan of the battery. If the computer is adversely affected by the following the battery conditioning process you from obtaining the maximum battery charge, and will prevent you condition your computer. By following usage patterns: ...
... you are advised to use ; the more than two weeks, you use the battery, the faster it is facing up. 2 Slide the battery into the battery bay and gently push until the battery has been charged and discharged three times. Use this procedure will also shorten the ...effective lifespan of the battery. If the computer is adversely affected by the following the battery conditioning process you from obtaining the maximum battery charge, and will prevent you condition your computer. By following usage patterns: ...
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...follow the suggestions set out below: • Purchase an extra battery pack. • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for selected model). • Store the battery pack in a significantly faster charge time. Charging the battery overnight before retiring for the day. Plug the AC adapter ... next day with the computer turned off results in a cool, dry place. Optimising battery life Optimizing battery life helps you to a mains power outlet. Charging the battery To charge the battery, first make sure that it will continue to draw power (for on the taskbar to...
...follow the suggestions set out below: • Purchase an extra battery pack. • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for selected model). • Store the battery pack in a significantly faster charge time. Charging the battery overnight before retiring for the day. Plug the AC adapter ... next day with the computer turned off results in a cool, dry place. Optimising battery life Optimizing battery life helps you to a mains power outlet. Charging the battery To charge the battery, first make sure that it will continue to draw power (for on the taskbar to...
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...The AC adapter and a power outlet are available. 1. You have no spare battery pack. 1. Save all necessary files. 2. English 47 Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to turn off the computer. 4. When the battery-low warning appears, the recommended course of action depends on the computer and resume...2. Shut down the operating system to the Windows power meter. English Warning: Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible after the battery-low warning appears. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then connect to turn off the computer. Replace the...
...The AC adapter and a power outlet are available. 1. You have no spare battery pack. 1. Save all necessary files. 2. English 47 Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to turn off the computer. 4. When the battery-low warning appears, the recommended course of action depends on the computer and resume...2. Shut down the operating system to the Windows power meter. English Warning: Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible after the battery-low warning appears. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then connect to turn off the computer. Replace the...
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What to bring to meetings If your battery is on . If the meeting will be longer, or if your meeting room. Press + or close the display cover whenever you other than your desktop, ... (if closed), then press and release the power button. Failure to take with you Unless you have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on the battery by putting the computer in a protective case that you : • AC adapter and power cord • The printed User's Guide What to remove the media...
What to bring to meetings If your battery is on . If the meeting will be longer, or if your meeting room. Press + or close the display cover whenever you other than your desktop, ... (if closed), then press and release the power button. Failure to take with you Unless you have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on the battery by putting the computer in a protective case that you : • AC adapter and power cord • The printed User's Guide What to remove the media...
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...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 plan to use your computer at home. With a second AC adapter, you can cause ...condensation before turning on your computer when carrying it home. Traveling with a temperature between outside and room temperature. Make sure that the battery in temperature and humidity can avoid carrying the extra weight to room temperature slowly. Allow the computer to return to room temperature, and...
...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 plan to use your computer at home. With a second AC adapter, you can cause ...condensation before turning on your computer when carrying it home. Traveling with a temperature between outside and room temperature. Make sure that the battery in temperature and humidity can avoid carrying the extra weight to room temperature slowly. Allow the computer to return to room temperature, and...
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... following items with you: • AC adapter • Power cords that are appropriate 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 traveling. If not, purchase a power cord that the local AC...
... following items with you: • AC adapter • Power cords that are appropriate 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 traveling. If not, purchase a power cord that the local AC...