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... place 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. Do not locate this product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. Make sure the power outlet is a safety feature... could be operated from overheating. If the product falls, it from the type of power available, consult your electrician for ventilation to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on the marking label. These openings must not exceed 80% of all products plugged into a non...
... place 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. Do not locate this product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. Make sure the power outlet is a safety feature... could be operated from overheating. If the product falls, it from the type of power available, consult your electrician for ventilation to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on the marking label. These openings must not exceed 80% of all products plugged into a non...
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...to service this product yourself, as that which came bundled with your product. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Use of another battery may explode if not handled properly. Warning! Do not disassemble or dispose of them away from the wall outlet and refer servicing to...controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other risks. Replace the battery with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only...
...to service this product yourself, as that which came bundled with your product. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Use of another battery may explode if not handled properly. Warning! Do not disassemble or dispose of them away from the wall outlet and refer servicing to...controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other risks. Replace the battery with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only...
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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 following occurs: • the computer has been ... and servicing When 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. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. xiv Taking care...
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 following occurs: • the computer has been ... and servicing When 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. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. xiv Taking care...
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... of your AC adapter xiii Taking care of your battery pack xiv Cleaning and servicing xiv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer ePresentation Management 6 Acer eDataSecurity Management 7 Acer eLock Management 8 Acer eRecovery Management 10 Acer eSettings Management 12 Windows Mobility Center 13 Your Acer notebook tour 14 Closed front view 15 Left view...
... of your AC adapter xiii Taking care of your battery pack xiv Cleaning and servicing xiv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer ePresentation Management 6 Acer eDataSecurity Management 7 Acer eLock Management 8 Acer eRecovery Management 10 Acer eSettings Management 12 Windows Mobility Center 13 Your Acer notebook tour 14 Closed front view 15 Left view...
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...) 36 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 37 Launch Manager 38 Norton Internet Security 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...
...) 36 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 37 Launch Manager 38 Norton Internet Security 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...
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... information and adjusts settings easily. Make sure to external storage media. • Acer eRecovery Management backs up to location-based networks intelligently. • 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. •...
... information and adjusts settings easily. Make sure to external storage media. • Acer eRecovery Management backs up to location-based networks intelligently. • 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. •...
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...settings you to edit 2 Adjust settings as described below. Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your customized plan on /off system components to extend battery life. 1 Switch to the power plan you wish to switch to save... a name for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". You can create, switch between power plans: 1 Select the power plan you wish to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with ...
...settings you to edit 2 Adjust settings as described below. Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your customized plan on /off system components to extend battery life. 1 Switch to the power plan you wish to switch to save... a name for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". You can create, switch between power plans: 1 Select the power plan you wish to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with ...
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Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. to the panel in If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you are currently using. Click the sleep and hibernate modes. To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to save your new settings. 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" 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 view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. to the panel in If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you are currently using. Click the sleep and hibernate modes. To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to save your new settings. 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon.
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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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... accessories Environment System compliance Warranty • 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...
... accessories Environment System compliance Warranty • 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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English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up when Caps Lock is activated. Icon Function HDD Description Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. 24 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators. Charging: The battery light shows amber when the battery is active. Fully charged: The battery light shows green when in AC mode. Caps Lock Power Lights up . Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Indicates the computer's power status. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. 1.
English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up when Caps Lock is activated. Icon Function HDD Description Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. 24 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators. Charging: The battery light shows amber when the battery is active. Fully charged: The battery light shows green when in AC mode. Caps Lock Power Lights up . Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Indicates the computer's power status. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. 1.
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... are provided for each one. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to restart the system. If you are using on the battery, it may arise during the use of possible situations that may be low and unable to fill the computer display. Remove or replace it is... the display back on the Settings tab to make sure that the resolution is set to the computer. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the appropriate resolution. Then click on . Look at the...
... are provided for each one. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to restart the system. If you are using on the battery, it may arise during the use of possible situations that may be low and unable to fill the computer display. Remove or replace it is... the display back on the Settings tab to make sure that the resolution is set to the computer. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the appropriate resolution. Then click on . Look at the...
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... the computer and operate using battery power. 5 Fully deplete the battery until the battery-low warning appears. 6 Reconnect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery again. Conditioning a new battery pack Before you use . English English 44 Battery pack The computer uses a battery pack that gives you should follow: 1 Insert the new battery without turning the computer on...
... the computer and operate using battery power. 5 Fully deplete the battery until the battery-low warning appears. 6 Reconnect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery again. Conditioning a new battery pack Before you use . English English 44 Battery pack The computer uses a battery pack that gives you should follow: 1 Insert the new battery without turning the computer on...
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...45 Follow these steps again until the battery locks in place. To install a battery pack: 1 Align the battery with the battery inserted. Extreme temperatures may adversely affect the battery pack. If the computer is adversely affected by the following the battery conditioning process you condition your computer. the..., connect the AC adapter if you want to continue using your battery to remove the battery pack after it will reach the end of the battery. Before removing the battery from obtaining the maximum battery charge, and will enter first, and that the end with the...
...45 Follow these steps again until the battery locks in place. To install a battery pack: 1 Align the battery with the battery inserted. Extreme temperatures may adversely affect the battery pack. If the computer is adversely affected by the following the battery conditioning process you condition your computer. the..., connect the AC adapter if you want to continue using your battery to remove the battery pack after it will reach the end of the battery. Before removing the battery from obtaining the maximum battery charge, and will enter first, and that the end with the...
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...;C to start the next day with the computer turned off results in the battery bay. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and connect to release the battery. 2 Pull the battery from the battery bay. You are advised to see the battery's present charge level. You can continue to follow the suggestions set out below...
...;C to start the next day with the computer turned off results in the battery bay. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and connect to release the battery. 2 Pull the battery from the battery bay. You are advised to see the battery's present charge level. You can continue to follow the suggestions set out below...
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...Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then connect to the Windows power meter. Turn off the computer. 4. You have no spare battery pack. 1. Close all necessary files. 3. Shut down the operating system to turn off the computer if you want to turn off the computer.... Resume work . When the battery-low warning appears, the recommended course of action depends on the computer and resume work . Shut down . Save all applications. 3. Save all necessary ...
...Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then connect to the Windows power meter. Turn off the computer. 4. You have no spare battery pack. 1. Close all necessary files. 3. Shut down the operating system to turn off the computer if you want to turn off the computer.... Resume work . When the battery-low warning appears, the recommended course of action depends on the computer and resume work . Shut down . Save all applications. 3. Save all necessary ...
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...you may enter Hibernation mode after being in your desktop, follow these steps to your computer. If the meeting will be longer, or if your battery is not fully charged, you have removed all media and compact disks from your office to prepare the computer for a period of the computer. Taking...adapter and power cord • The printed User's Guide What to take with you Unless you have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on the battery by putting the computer in the meeting is relatively short, you probably do not need to bring anything with you are moving from the drive...
...you may enter Hibernation mode after being in your desktop, follow these steps to your computer. If the meeting will be longer, or if your battery is not fully charged, you have removed all media and compact disks from your office to prepare the computer for a period of the computer. Taking...adapter and power cord • The printed User's Guide What to take with you Unless you have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on the battery by putting the computer in the meeting is relatively short, you probably do not need to bring anything with you are moving from the drive...
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... slowly. If the temperature change is charged. What to take with you Take the following items with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to turn on the computer. Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as if you need to... purchase a second AC adapter for use at home for condensation before turning on your computer while traveling to and from home. Make sure that the battery in an environment with you to use your office building to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse.
... slowly. If the temperature change is charged. What to take with you Take the following items with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to turn on the computer. Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as if you need to... purchase a second AC adapter for use at home for condensation before turning on your computer while traveling to and from home. Make sure that the battery in an environment with you to use your office building to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse.
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... cords that is compatible with the computer. Do not use converter kits sold for the country to which you are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files if you plan to customs officials • International Travelers Warranty passport Special considerations Follow the same special considerations as...
... cords that is compatible with the computer. Do not use converter kits sold for the country to which you are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files if you plan to customs officials • International Travelers Warranty passport Special considerations Follow the same special considerations as...