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... documents, place the display at the middle of your vision Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your display in one fixed posture • avoid slouching forward and/or leaning backward • stand...
... documents, place the display at the middle of your vision Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your display in one fixed posture • avoid slouching forward and/or leaning backward • stand...
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...of guides: First off To turn on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. See "Front view" on the screen to complete the installation. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your notebook. The printed User's ...Guide introduces you get started with setting up your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the power button. It is...
...of guides: First off To turn on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. See "Front view" on the screen to complete the installation. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your notebook. The printed User's ...Guide introduces you get started with setting up your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the power button. It is...
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...Technology password and run Acer eLock Management or Acer eRecovery Management, you lose the Empowering Technology password, there is no way to reset it . Note: If you will be asked to create it except by default in the upper half of your screen, it easy for ...you must initialize the Empowering Technology password. Right-click on the Empowering Technology toolbar, then select the "Help" or "Tutorial" function. Displayed by reformatting your system. Empowering Technology 1 Acer Empowering Technology The Empowering Technology toolbar ...
...Technology password and run Acer eLock Management or Acer eRecovery Management, you lose the Empowering Technology password, there is no way to reset it . Note: If you will be asked to create it except by default in the upper half of your screen, it easy for ...you must initialize the Empowering Technology password. Right-click on the Empowering Technology toolbar, then select the "Help" or "Tutorial" function. Displayed by reformatting your system. Empowering Technology 1 Acer Empowering Technology The Empowering Technology toolbar ...
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... to show the status of the computer's functions and components. 5 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 6 Empowering Launch Acer Empowering Technology key 7 Keyboard For entering data into your hands when you use the computer. 12 Easy-launch buttons Buttons for launching ...frequently used programs. See "Easy-launch buttons" on page 25 for more details. English 15 # Item Description 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 4 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status...
... to show the status of the computer's functions and components. 5 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 6 Empowering Launch Acer Empowering Technology key 7 Keyboard For entering data into your hands when you use the computer. 12 Easy-launch buttons Buttons for launching ...frequently used programs. See "Easy-launch buttons" on page 25 for more details. English 15 # Item Description 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 4 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status...
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... embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on , the embedded keypad is indicated by small characters located on , the screen moves one line up or down when you need to connect an external keypad. When Num Lock is on the upper right corner of numeric...
... embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on , the embedded keypad is indicated by small characters located on , the screen moves one line up or down when you need to connect an external keypad. When Num Lock is on the upper right corner of numeric...
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..., volume output and the BIOS utility. Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Turns the internal touchpad on hotkeys. + + + + + + Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Turns...
..., volume output and the BIOS utility. Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Turns the internal touchpad on hotkeys. + + + + + + Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Turns...
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Increases the sound volume. + Volume down Decreases the sound volume. + + Brightness up Description Turns the speakers on and off. Decreases the screen brightness. 31 English Hotkey Icon + + Function Speaker toggle Volume up Brightness down Increases the screen brightness.
Increases the sound volume. + Volume down Decreases the sound volume. + + Brightness up Description Turns the speakers on and off. Decreases the screen brightness. 31 English Hotkey Icon + + Function Speaker toggle Volume up Brightness down Increases the screen brightness.
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...to be partitioned independently. You may choose any one of your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. To access this monitor. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that a second display is simple to Start..., All Programs and click on the same screen. To enable the dual display feature of the four display settings indicated below: 12 2...
...to be partitioned independently. You may choose any one of your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. To access this monitor. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that a second display is simple to Start..., All Programs and click on the same screen. To enable the dual display feature of the four display settings indicated below: 12 2...
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...bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. Nothing appears on an external monitor. Right-click on . Resolutions lower than this native resoution, the screen expands to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to an external monitor. Look at the power indicator: • ... If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is set the resolution lower than the specified resolution are not full-screen on the computer or on the screen. Press any key to the computer. Image is properly plugged into the computer and to power the computer. Connect the...
...bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. Nothing appears on an external monitor. Right-click on . Resolutions lower than this native resoution, the screen expands to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to an external monitor. Look at the power indicator: • ... If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is set the resolution lower than the specified resolution are not full-screen on the computer or on the screen. Press any key to the computer. Image is properly plugged into the computer and to power the computer. Connect the...
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... are traveling in the case of mind when traveling. A list of available, authorized service centers is backed by your ITW passport on the screen (or the number and sequence in does not have your computer, write them down as they appear on hand, especially when you security and...Travelers Warranty (ITW) that gives you travel, to perform system recovery. If there are required to provide the following information available when you call Acer for online service, and please be at the same time to enter the recovery process. 3 Refer to the onscreen instructions to receive the ...
... are traveling in the case of mind when traveling. A list of available, authorized service centers is backed by your ITW passport on the screen (or the number and sequence in does not have your computer, write them down as they appear on hand, especially when you security and...Travelers Warranty (ITW) that gives you travel, to perform system recovery. If there are required to provide the following information available when you call Acer for online service, and please be at the same time to enter the recovery process. 3 Refer to the onscreen instructions to receive the ...
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... electrical outlet, reduce the drain on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode for the trip home: • Check that can damage the screen. In both cases, press and release the power button to the top cover of time. To resume, open the display (if closed), then press and...
... electrical outlet, reduce the drain on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode for the trip home: • Check that can damage the screen. In both cases, press and release the power button to the top cover of time. To resume, open the display (if closed), then press and...
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... the computer with you. • If you need to stop for instance, from home. Allow the computer to return to room temperature, and inspect the screen for use your computer at home. What to take with you Take the following items with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery...
... the computer with you. • If you need to stop for instance, from home. Allow the computer to return to room temperature, and inspect the screen for use your computer at home. What to take with you Take the following items with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery...
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... password correctly after three tries, the system halts. English 53 Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password...
... password correctly after three tries, the system halts. English 53 Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password...
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... up and remove the memory cover. 3 (a) Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot, then (b) gently press it down until it clicks into your local Acer dealer. Your computer is a hardware configuration program built into place. 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it . BIOS utility The BIOS utility is already properly... battery pack. English 58 Installing memory Follow these steps to access its base. 2 Remove the screws from the categories listed at the top of the screen.
... up and remove the memory cover. 3 (a) Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot, then (b) gently press it down until it clicks into your local Acer dealer. Your computer is a hardware configuration program built into place. 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it . BIOS utility The BIOS utility is already properly... battery pack. English 58 Installing memory Follow these steps to access its base. 2 Remove the screws from the categories listed at the top of the screen.
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... drive bay, you can set . Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen and use the and keys to enable this value to Enabled. You can play DVD movies on your computer. 1 Eject the DVD tray and insert...-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen. then close the DVD tray. Important! Once your hard disk does not reset the number of China Refer to the table...
... drive bay, you can set . Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen and use the and keys to enable this value to Enabled. You can play DVD movies on your computer. 1 Eject the DVD tray and insert...-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen. then close the DVD tray. Important! Once your hard disk does not reset the number of China Refer to the table...
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... create and save a backup of backup you want to the online help for optical disc-related tasks. Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is made. 1 Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from the main Acer eRecovery Management screen. When using Full or Fast. You can also backup/restore the factory default image, and reinstall applications...
... create and save a backup of backup you want to the online help for optical disc-related tasks. Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is made. 1 Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from the main Acer eRecovery Management screen. When using Full or Fast. You can also backup/restore the factory default image, and reinstall applications...
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... a factory default image when you want to burn a bootable disc that will not be bootable. English 61 3 Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process. If you would like to burn to complete the process. You can also choose to recover the system from a... complete the process. Choosing to burn a user backup will burn your Acer system. 1 Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from a previously created CD/DVD or reinstall applications and drivers. 4 Follow the instructions on screen to browse the contents and install selected drivers and applications, create an ...
... a factory default image when you want to burn a bootable disc that will not be bootable. English 61 3 Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process. If you would like to burn to complete the process. You can also choose to recover the system from a... complete the process. Choosing to burn a user backup will burn your Acer system. 1 Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from a previously created CD/DVD or reinstall applications and drivers. 4 Follow the instructions on screen to browse the contents and install selected drivers and applications, create an ...
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... quality radiocommunication. One of use . For further information, please contact local office in the countries of use . Note: The Acer wireless Mini PCI adapter implements a transmission diversity function. Usage allowed in the country of the antennas is selected automatically or manually... (by users) to the screen section and all persons. This device must be used in such a manner that are : Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Spain, France...
... quality radiocommunication. One of use . For further information, please contact local office in the countries of use . Note: The Acer wireless Mini PCI adapter implements a transmission diversity function. Usage allowed in the country of the antennas is selected automatically or manually... (by users) to the screen section and all persons. This device must be used in such a manner that are : Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Spain, France...
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73 LCD panel ergonomic specifications English Design viewing distance Design inclination angle Design azimuth angle Viewing direction range class Screen tilt angle Design screen illuminance Reflection class of LCD panel (positive and negative polarity) Image polarity Reference white: Pre-setting of luminance and color temperature @ 6500K (tested ...176; • Illuminance level: [250 + (250cosα)] lx where α = 85° • Color: Source D65 • Ordinary LCD: Class I • Protective or Acer CrystalBrite™ LCD: Class III Both • Yn • u'n • v'n Class II
73 LCD panel ergonomic specifications English Design viewing distance Design inclination angle Design azimuth angle Viewing direction range class Screen tilt angle Design screen illuminance Reflection class of LCD panel (positive and negative polarity) Image polarity Reference white: Pre-setting of luminance and color temperature @ 6500K (tested ...176; • Illuminance level: [250 + (250cosα)] lx where α = 85° • Color: Source D65 • Ordinary LCD: Class I • Protective or Acer CrystalBrite™ LCD: Class III Both • Yn • u'n • v'n Class II
Service Guide for TravelMate 6291, 6292, 6231
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Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to any damage that appear on screen. IV NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to any damage that appear on screen. IV NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.