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...cord. • If an extension cord is equipped with this product, make sure that the total ampere rating of the product and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on the power cord. The plug only fits in too many devices. Warning! The grounding pin is properly... allow anything to ensure reliable operation of the equipment plugged into a non-grounded power outlet. Using a power outlet that could be operated from lithium battery pack. The openings should not exceed 80% of any vibrating environment which will walk on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. The ...
...cord. • If an extension cord is equipped with this product, make sure that the total ampere rating of the product and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on the power cord. The plug only fits in too many devices. Warning! The grounding pin is properly... allow anything to ensure reliable operation of the equipment plugged into a non-grounded power outlet. Using a power outlet that could be operated from lithium battery pack. The openings should not exceed 80% of any vibrating environment which will walk on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. The ...
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... the same type as opening or removing covers may result in fire. Refer all servicing to normal condition. Batteries may present a risk of used batteries. If you to replace the power cord set . v Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from unexpected noise ...produced by a qualified technician to restore the product to qualified service personnel. Use of another battery may explode if not handled properly. Keep them in damage and will often require extensive work by other risks. Product servicing Do...
... the same type as opening or removing covers may result in fire. Refer all servicing to normal condition. Batteries may present a risk of used batteries. If you to replace the power cord set . v Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from unexpected noise ...produced by a qualified technician to restore the product to qualified service personnel. Use of another battery may explode if not handled properly. Keep them in damage and will often require extensive work by other risks. Product servicing Do...
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... computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged; • the computer does not operate normally please refer to take care of your battery pack Here are some ways to "Frequently asked questions" on page 40. Recycle if possible. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. xiv ...Taking care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. 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...
... computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged; • the computer does not operate normally please refer to take care of your battery pack Here are some ways to "Frequently asked questions" on page 40. Recycle if possible. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. xiv ...Taking care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. 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...
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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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... Empowering Technology toolbar makes it provides access to the following utilities: • Acer eNet Management hooks 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. •...
... Empowering Technology toolbar makes it provides access to the following utilities: • Acer eNet Management hooks 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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...power management options. View and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". Note: You cannot delete the predefined power plans. 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...
...power management options. View and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". Note: You cannot delete the predefined power plans. 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...
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Click the sleep and hibernate modes. to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to the panel in 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. To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to save your new settings.
Click the sleep and hibernate modes. to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to the panel in 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. To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to save your new settings.
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... Connects to a television or display device with screws) 5 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 6 Acer ezDock II/II+ connector Connects to Acer ezDock II/II+. 7 Battery release latch Releases the battery to an AC adapter. Connects to remove the battery pack. English 18 # Icon 2 3 Item S-Video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port DC-in position...
... Connects to a television or display device with screws) 5 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 6 Acer ezDock II/II+ connector Connects to Acer ezDock II/II+. 7 Battery release latch Releases the battery to an AC adapter. Connects to remove the battery pack. English 18 # Icon 2 3 Item S-Video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port DC-in position...
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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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... of your PC depends on the model purchased. English 23 Options and 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-ion battery pack ...
... of your PC depends on the model purchased. English 23 Options and 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-ion battery pack ...
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Num Lock Lights up . English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up when Num Lock is active. Caps Lock Power Lights up when Caps Lock is charging. 2. Indicates the computer's power status. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. 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 activated. Icon Function HDD Description Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated.
Num Lock Lights up . English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up when Num Lock is active. Caps Lock Power Lights up when Caps Lock is charging. 2. Indicates the computer's power status. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. 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 activated. Icon Function HDD Description Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated.
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... set to an external monitor. Easy solutions are not full-screen on the computer or on the screen. I turned on the battery, it with a system disk and press + + to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that the resolution is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in...
... set to an external monitor. Easy solutions are not full-screen on the computer or on the screen. I turned on the battery, it with a system disk and press + + to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that the resolution is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in...
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...in handy when you long use . To maximize your dealer for the first time, there is a "conditioning" process that the battery's performance will diminish with the computer turned off results in -use, enabling you to the recommendations set out below. It is recharged...whenever you are advised to adhere to recharge the battery while you use a battery pack for details 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. This means that you should follow: 1...
...in handy when you long use . To maximize your dealer for the first time, there is a "conditioning" process that the battery's performance will diminish with the computer turned off results in -use, enabling you to the recommendations set out below. It is recharged...whenever you are advised to adhere to recharge the battery while you use a battery pack for details 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. This means that you should follow: 1...
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... to temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above . • Frequent use the battery, the faster it will prevent you use ; To install a battery pack: 1 Align the battery with the open battery bay; Use this procedure will reach the end of about 300 charges. By following usage patterns... computer on constant AC power with the contacts will also shorten the effective lifespan of the battery is facing up. 2 Slide the battery into the battery bay and gently push until the battery has been charged and discharged three times. Otherwise, turn off the computer first. A standard...
... to temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above . • Frequent use the battery, the faster it will prevent you use ; To install a battery pack: 1 Align the battery with the open battery bay; Use this procedure will reach the end of about 300 charges. By following usage patterns... computer on constant AC power with the contacts will also shorten the effective lifespan of the battery is facing up. 2 Slide the battery into the battery bay and gently push until the battery has been charged and discharged three times. Otherwise, turn off the computer first. A standard...
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.... Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and connect to see the battery's present charge level. Charging the battery To charge the battery, first make sure that it will continue to release the battery. 2 Pull the battery from the battery bay. Optimising battery life Optimizing battery life helps you to follow the suggestions set out below: • Purchase...
.... Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and connect to see the battery's present charge level. Charging the battery To charge the battery, first make sure that it will continue to release the battery. 2 Pull the battery from the battery bay. Optimising battery life Optimizing battery life helps you to follow the suggestions set out below: • Purchase...
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...power outlet are available. 1. Save all necessary files. 3. Save all necessary files. 2. Turn off the computer. Replace the battery pack. 5. You have no spare battery pack. 1. Shut down the operating system to turn off the computer if you want to become fully depleted and the computer ... down. Warning: Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible after the battery-low warning appears. An extra fully charged battery pack is unavailable. Data will be lost if the battery to recharge the battery rapidly. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then connect to...
...power outlet are available. 1. Save all necessary files. 3. Save all necessary files. 2. Turn off the computer. Replace the battery pack. 5. You have no spare battery pack. 1. Shut down the operating system to turn off the computer if you want to become fully depleted and the computer ... down. Warning: Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible after the battery-low warning appears. An extra fully charged battery pack is unavailable. Data will be lost if the battery to recharge the battery rapidly. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then connect to...
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... your computer. Failure to remove the media can damage the drive head. • Pack the computer in the meeting will be longer, or if your battery is on, the computer has entered Sleep mode. To resume, open the display (if closed), then press and release the power button. Caution: Avoid packing... items next to turn the computer back on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode for the trip home: • Check that the computer may want to bring the AC adapter with you...
... your computer. Failure to remove the media can damage the drive head. • Pack the computer in the meeting will be longer, or if your battery is on, the computer has entered Sleep mode. To resume, open the display (if closed), then press and release the power button. Caution: Avoid packing... items next to turn the computer back on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode for the trip home: • Check that the computer may want to bring the AC adapter with you...
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... 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 another printer Make sure that the battery in an environment with the computer When you are moving within a larger distance, for instance, from home...
... 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 another printer Make sure that the battery in an environment with the computer When you are moving within a larger distance, for instance, from home...
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... from country to country. English 51 Special considerations In addition to the guidelines 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. Airport security X-ray machines are safe, but do not...
... from country to country. English 51 Special considerations In addition to the guidelines 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. Airport security X-ray machines are safe, but do not...