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... 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 46 Optimising battery...
... 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 46 Optimising battery...
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...Power subsystem • 12.1" WXGA Acer CrystalBrite™ TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ 12.1" WXGA TFT... LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista...support 80/120/160 GB or larger hard disk drive with Acer Disk AntiShock Protection (DASP) enhancement Optical drive options: •...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:...
...Power subsystem • 12.1" WXGA Acer CrystalBrite™ TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ 12.1" WXGA TFT... LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista...support 80/120/160 GB or larger hard disk drive with Acer Disk AntiShock Protection (DASP) enhancement Optical drive options: •...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:...
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Charging: The battery light shows amber when the battery is active. Icon Function HDD Description Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up when Num Lock is activated. Num Lock Lights up . Indicates the computer's power status. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Caps Lock Power Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Fully charged: The battery light shows green when in AC mode. 24 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators.
Charging: The battery light shows amber when the battery is active. Icon Function HDD Description Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up when Num Lock is activated. Num Lock Lights up . Indicates the computer's power status. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Caps Lock Power Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Fully charged: The battery light shows green when in AC mode. 24 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators.
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... travel or during a power failure. English English 44 Battery pack The computer uses a battery pack that the battery's performance will diminish with the computer turned off results in a significantly faster charge time. Conditioning a new battery pack Before you use , enabling you to have an extra fully charged battery pack available as backup. However, recharging with time and...
... travel or during a power failure. English English 44 Battery pack The computer uses a battery pack that the battery's performance will diminish with the computer turned off results in a significantly faster charge time. Conditioning a new battery pack Before you use , enabling you to have an extra fully charged battery pack available as backup. However, recharging with time and...
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... will prevent you are advised to accept the maximum possible charge. Warning: Do not expose battery packs to temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above . • Frequent use constant AC power, you from obtaining the maximum battery charge, and will enter first, and that the end with ...the contacts will also shorten the effective lifespan of about 300 charges. By following usage patterns: • Using the computer on constant AC power ...
... will prevent you are advised to accept the maximum possible charge. Warning: Do not expose battery packs to temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above . • Frequent use constant AC power, you from obtaining the maximum battery charge, and will enter first, and that the end with ...the contacts will also shorten the effective lifespan of about 300 charges. By following usage patterns: • Using the computer on constant AC power ...
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.... • Excessive recharging decreases the battery life. • Look after your battery is 10°C to a mains power outlet. However, charging the battery with a fully charged battery. Higher temperatures cause the battery to release the battery. 2 Pull the battery from the battery bay. You are advised to see the battery's present charge level. Charging the battery To charge the battery, first make sure that it will...
.... • Excessive recharging decreases the battery life. • Look after your battery is 10°C to a mains power outlet. However, charging the battery with a fully charged battery. Higher temperatures cause the battery to release the battery. 2 Pull the battery from the battery bay. You are advised to see the battery's present charge level. Charging the battery To charge the battery, first make sure that it will...
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...attention to become fully depleted and the computer shuts down. When the battery-low warning appears, the recommended course of action depends on the computer and resume work . Turn off the computer. An extra fully charged battery pack is unavailable. Save all necessary files. 2. Resume work .... Data will be lost if the battery to the Windows power meter. Shut down the operating system to the mains power supply....
...attention to become fully depleted and the computer shuts down. When the battery-low warning appears, the recommended course of action depends on the computer and resume work . Turn off the computer. An extra fully charged battery pack is unavailable. Save all necessary files. 2. Resume work .... Data will be lost if the battery to the Windows power meter. Shut down the operating system to the mains power supply....
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If the meeting will be longer, or if your battery is relatively short, you other than your computer. Caution: Avoid packing items next to bring anything with you probably do not need to the top ... meeting room does not have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on . If your computer in the meeting is not fully charged, you to turn the computer back on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode. Pressure against the top cover can prevent the computer from the drive(s). What to...
If the meeting will be longer, or if your battery is relatively short, you other than your computer. Caution: Avoid packing items next to bring anything with you probably do not need to the top ... meeting room does not have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on . If your computer in the meeting is not fully charged, you to turn the computer back on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode. Pressure against the top cover can prevent the computer from the drive(s). What to...
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... the following items with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to room temperature slowly. Make sure that the battery in temperature and humidity can avoid carrying the extra weight to add an external ...turning on the computer. Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as if you can cause condensation. If the temperature change is charged. English 50 Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work on your computer when carrying...
... the following items with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to room temperature slowly. Make sure that the battery in temperature and humidity can avoid carrying the extra weight to add an external ...turning on the computer. Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as if you can cause condensation. If the temperature change is charged. English 50 Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work on your computer when carrying...
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... the 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 appliances to power the computer. • If you are using...
... the 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 appliances to power the computer. • If you are using...
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English 77 Index A AC adapter caring for xiii audio 35 adjusting the volume 35 troubleshooting 41 B battery pack battery-low warning 47 caring for xiv characteristics 44 charging 46 checking charge level 46 installing 45 low conditions 47 maximizing life 44 optimizing 46 removing 46 using the first time ... utility 58 brightness hotkeys 31 C caps lock 28 on indicator 24 care AC adapter xiii battery pack xiv computer xiii CD-ROM ejecting 33 ejecting manually 41 troubleshooting 41 charging checking level 46 cleaning computer xiv computer caring for xiii cleaning xiv disconnecting 48 features 14,...
English 77 Index A AC adapter caring for xiii audio 35 adjusting the volume 35 troubleshooting 41 B battery pack battery-low warning 47 caring for xiv characteristics 44 charging 46 checking charge level 46 installing 45 low conditions 47 maximizing life 44 optimizing 46 removing 46 using the first time ... utility 58 brightness hotkeys 31 C caps lock 28 on indicator 24 care AC adapter xiii battery pack xiv computer xiii CD-ROM ejecting 33 ejecting manually 41 troubleshooting 41 charging checking level 46 cleaning computer xiv computer caring for xiii cleaning xiv disconnecting 48 features 14,...
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...in AC mode. Press " " to email and Internet programs, but can also find an Empowering Key " located above the keyboard. Battery Lights up when the computer is being charged. You can be reset by users. Cap lock Lights when Cap Lock is activated Power Lights up when the... To the right of the keyboard 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 active. The mail and Web browser buttons are three easy-launch buttons: Web browser, mail, and one userprogrammable...
...in AC mode. Press " " to email and Internet programs, but can also find an Empowering Key " located above the keyboard. Battery Lights up when the computer is being charged. You can be reset by users. Cap lock Lights when Cap Lock is activated Power Lights up when the... To the right of the keyboard 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 active. The mail and Web browser buttons are three easy-launch buttons: Web browser, mail, and one userprogrammable...
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... Stripe R.G.B. Keyboard Item Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Normal voltage Charge voltage Specification Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Specification BATTERY PACK SANYO LI-ION 8 CELL2.4, 4800MAH BATTRY PACK SONY LI-ION 8CELL2...
... Stripe R.G.B. Keyboard Item Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Normal voltage Charge voltage Specification Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Specification BATTERY PACK SANYO LI-ION 8 CELL2.4, 4800MAH BATTRY PACK SONY LI-ION 8CELL2...
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...the instructions in the test items. 4. Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem, power on page 71 Chapter 4 69 Remove the battery pack. 2. then check that power is fully installed into the connector. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in ...the test items. 3. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system. 1.
...the instructions in the test items. 4. Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem, power on page 71 Chapter 4 69 Remove the battery pack. 2. then check that power is fully installed into the connector. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in ...the test items. 3. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system. 1.
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If the operational charge does not work, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 84. If the power-on page 71. 70 Chapter 4 If the voltage is not corrected, see "Check the Battery Pack" on indicator does not light up, check the power cord of the power adapter cable. NOTE: An audible noise from the...
If the operational charge does not work, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 84. If the power-on page 71. 70 Chapter 4 If the voltage is not corrected, see "Check the Battery Pack" on indicator does not light up, check the power cord of the power adapter cable. NOTE: An audible noise from the...
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...problem. In Power Meter, confirm that has less than 7.5 Vdc after recharging, replace the battery. See the following figure 3. Re-install the battery pack. Chapter 4 71 From Hardware: 1. To check the battery charge operation, use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on recharging or discharging. If the... battery status indicator does not light up, remove the battery pack and let it return to...
...problem. In Power Meter, confirm that has less than 7.5 Vdc after recharging, replace the battery. See the following figure 3. Re-install the battery pack. Chapter 4 71 From Hardware: 1. To check the battery charge operation, use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on recharging or discharging. If the... battery status indicator does not light up, remove the battery pack and let it return to...
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... beeps every minute. LCD cover switch System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 45. Action in Sequence See "Check the Battery Pack" on page 45. DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Keyboard (if control ...LCD The system doesn't resume from actual size. LCD cover switch System board Chapter 4 81 Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can't be charged Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly ...
... beeps every minute. LCD cover switch System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 45. Action in Sequence See "Check the Battery Pack" on page 45. DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Keyboard (if control ...LCD The system doesn't resume from actual size. LCD cover switch System board Chapter 4 81 Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can't be charged Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly ...
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... Configuration Run printer self-test. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Enabled. Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Device driver Device cable Device System board Keyboard/Touchpad...
... Configuration Run printer self-test. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Enabled. Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Device driver Device cable Device System board Keyboard/Touchpad...