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... 1 Getting Familiar with your Computer 1 Features 3 Display 5 Indicators 7 Keyboard 9 Touchpad 15 Storage 17 Ports 20 Audio 27 Securing your Computer 29 Chapter 2 Operating on Battery Power 31 Battery Pack 32 Power Management 39 Chapter 3 Peripherals and Options 43 External Monitor 44 External Keyboard 47 External Keypad 48 External Pointing Device 49 Printer...
... 1 Getting Familiar with your Computer 1 Features 3 Display 5 Indicators 7 Keyboard 9 Touchpad 15 Storage 17 Ports 20 Audio 27 Securing your Computer 29 Chapter 2 Operating on Battery Power 31 Battery Pack 32 Power Management 39 Chapter 3 Peripherals and Options 43 External Monitor 44 External Keyboard 47 External Keypad 48 External Pointing Device 49 Printer...
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... normally when the operating instructions are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of another battery may explode if not handled properly. Replace the battery with the same type as the product's battery we recommend. Notices a. When the power cord or plug is 15 feet (4.6 meters). ...Adjust only those controls that are followed. Warning! Batteries may present a risk of power supply cord set (provided in performance, indicating a need for this unit. Keep them in damage ...
... normally when the operating instructions are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of another battery may explode if not handled properly. Replace the battery with the same type as the product's battery we recommend. Notices a. When the power cord or plug is 15 feet (4.6 meters). ...Adjust only those controls that are followed. Warning! Batteries may present a risk of power supply cord set (provided in performance, indicating a need for this unit. Keep them in damage ...
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...fabrikat og type. Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten. Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner. Kassera anvãnt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion. Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti. ...nd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnlichen Typ. VAROITUS Päristo voi rä...
...fabrikat og type. Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten. Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner. Kassera anvãnt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion. Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti. ...nd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnlichen Typ. VAROITUS Päristo voi rä...
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... Computer Connecting the computer is as easy as 1-2-3. 1. The battery pack has a pull loop at the end for the first time, fully recharge the battery, then disconnect the adapter to do this once with a new battery. Note: When using a battery pack for easy removal. 2. Connect one end of the AC... adapter to the DC-in place. Then slide the battery compartment cover in port on the computer's...
... Computer Connecting the computer is as easy as 1-2-3. 1. The battery pack has a pull loop at the end for the first time, fully recharge the battery, then disconnect the adapter to do this once with a new battery. Note: When using a battery pack for easy removal. 2. Connect one end of the AC... adapter to the DC-in place. Then slide the battery compartment cover in port on the computer's...
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...them away from children. Cleaning and Servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1. xix Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2. u The computer does not operate normally. Preface u The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the fuse rating.... Recycle if at all equipment plugged into the product. Use a soft cloth moistened with batteries. Contact your dealer or see your service technician if any of the cord if you are some ways to local regulations. u Liquid ...
...them away from children. Cleaning and Servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1. xix Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2. u The computer does not operate normally. Preface u The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the fuse rating.... Recycle if at all equipment plugged into the product. Use a soft cloth moistened with batteries. Contact your dealer or see your service technician if any of the cord if you are some ways to local regulations. u Liquid ...
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... acceleration with 2.5MB graphics memory u Internal removable CD-ROM drive (AcerMedia Bay) u Internal 3.5-inch floppy drive u High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE removable hard disk u Lithium-Ion battery pack u Power management system Multimedia u 16-bit high-fidelity PCI stereo audio with 3-D sound and wavetable synthesizer u Built-in dual speakers and echo-cancelling microphone...
... acceleration with 2.5MB graphics memory u Internal removable CD-ROM drive (AcerMedia Bay) u Internal 3.5-inch floppy drive u High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE removable hard disk u Lithium-Ion battery pack u Power management system Multimedia u 16-bit high-fidelity PCI stereo audio with 3-D sound and wavetable synthesizer u Built-in dual speakers and echo-cancelling microphone...
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Chapter 1 Getting Familiar with your Computer 7 Icon Function Description Power Lights when the computer is being charged. Lights when the battery is on. The Power and Standby indicators are visible even when you close the display cover so you can see the status of the computer ...while the cover is active. Standby Media Activity Battery Charge Lights when the computer enters Standby mode. Lights when the floppy drive, hard disk or CD-ROM drive (or other AcerMedia Bay module) is...
Chapter 1 Getting Familiar with your Computer 7 Icon Function Description Power Lights when the computer is being charged. Lights when the battery is on. The Power and Standby indicators are visible even when you close the display cover so you can see the status of the computer ...while the cover is active. Standby Media Activity Battery Charge Lights when the computer enters Standby mode. Lights when the floppy drive, hard disk or CD-ROM drive (or other AcerMedia Bay module) is...
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... manages and saves power. It also includes information on battery power. Contents Battery Pack 32 Battery Pack Characteristics 32 Installing and Removing the Battery Pack . . . . 33 Charging the Battery 34 Charging Modes 34 Checking the Battery Level 35 Using the Windows Battery Meter 35 Optimizing Battery Life 36 Battery-low Warning 37 Power Management 39 Power Management Modes 39...
... manages and saves power. It also includes information on battery power. Contents Battery Pack 32 Battery Pack Characteristics 32 Installing and Removing the Battery Pack . . . . 33 Charging the Battery 34 Charging Modes 34 Checking the Battery Level 35 Using the Windows Battery Meter 35 Optimizing Battery Life 36 Battery-low Warning 37 Power Management 39 Power Management Modes 39...
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... problem of Notebook Manager. Battery Pack Characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristics: u Employs Current Battery Technology Standards The computer uses a Lithium-Ion battery pack which does not have an extra fully-charged battery pack available as backup. Using a Battery Pack for the First Time When using a battery pack for road warriors. u Battery-low Warning When the...
... problem of Notebook Manager. Battery Pack Characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristics: u Employs Current Battery Technology Standards The computer uses a Lithium-Ion battery pack which does not have an extra fully-charged battery pack available as backup. Using a Battery Pack for the First Time When using a battery pack for road warriors. u Battery-low Warning When the...
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... mode or when power is off the computer. Do not expose battery packs to use up the battery before recharging again. Chapter 2 Operating on Battery Power 33 Note: When the computer power is off. otherwise turn off , the battery pack recharges faster. Follow these steps to the computer and fully ... depletes in the figures below 0ºC (32ºF) or above 60ºC (140ºF). Installing and Removing the Battery Pack Note: Before removing the battery pack, make sure that 's been stored without being used for more than two weeks, we suggest you have an AC adapter connected to...
... mode or when power is off the computer. Do not expose battery packs to use up the battery before recharging again. Chapter 2 Operating on Battery Power 33 Note: When the computer power is off. otherwise turn off , the battery pack recharges faster. Follow these steps to the computer and fully ... depletes in the figures below 0ºC (32ºF) or above 60ºC (140ºF). Installing and Removing the Battery Pack Note: Before removing the battery pack, make sure that 's been stored without being used for more than two weeks, we suggest you have an AC adapter connected to...
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... into the computer and an electrical outlet. Charging the Battery To charge the battery, place the battery pack inside the battery bay and plug the AC adapter into the battery bay. 3. Battery Pack 2. To remove the battery pack, remove the battery bay cover; In rapid mode, a fully depleted battery gets fully charged in approximately two hours. 34 User's Guide...
... into the computer and an electrical outlet. Charging the Battery To charge the battery, place the battery pack inside the battery bay and plug the AC adapter into the battery bay. 3. Battery Pack 2. To remove the battery pack, remove the battery bay cover; In rapid mode, a fully depleted battery gets fully charged in approximately two hours. 34 User's Guide...
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...in-use . Simply rest your cursor on the battery gauge (or AC plug) icon on your battery. u Trickle mode When the battery is low, the computer emits warning beeps and the battery indicator flashes at regular intervals. When the battery pack is fully charged, the adapter changes to trickle... mode to four hours. You can check the battery charge level using the Windows battery gauge. This ensures a fully charged battery for detailed information on the taskbar to fully charge a battery than rapid mode. Battery Pack u Charge-in-use mode When the computer is in use...
...in-use . Simply rest your cursor on the battery gauge (or AC plug) icon on your battery. u Trickle mode When the battery is low, the computer emits warning beeps and the battery indicator flashes at regular intervals. When the battery pack is fully charged, the adapter changes to trickle... mode to four hours. You can check the battery charge level using the Windows battery gauge. This ensures a fully charged battery for detailed information on the taskbar to fully charge a battery than rapid mode. Battery Pack u Charge-in-use mode When the computer is in use...
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..." on -the-go computing. u Use the PhDISK utility to 30 degrees C. The charge-in use function also charges the battery pack. Battery Pack Optimizing Battery Life This section helps you get the most out of the preface. 36 User's Guide See "PhDISK" on page 89. .... The constant trickle charge maintains the battery level to optimize and maximize battery power: u Purchase an extra battery pack. The higher the storage temperature, the faster the battery pack self-discharges. Follow these ports. The recommended storage temperature for battery packs ranges from the card slot when...
..." on -the-go computing. u Use the PhDISK utility to 30 degrees C. The charge-in use function also charges the battery pack. Battery Pack Optimizing Battery Life This section helps you get the most out of the preface. 36 User's Guide See "PhDISK" on page 89. .... The constant trickle charge maintains the battery level to optimize and maximize battery power: u Purchase an extra battery pack. The higher the storage temperature, the faster the battery pack self-discharges. Follow these ports. The recommended storage temperature for battery packs ranges from the card slot when...
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... pay extra attention to the computer as soon as you have to save your work. When you receive a battery-low warning, you are using the AC adapter. See "PhDISK" on Battery Power 37 Otherwise, the computer enters Standby mode. Data is lost when computer power is depleted. u The ...minute, if you do not connect the AC adapter within this period, the computer enters Hibernation mode if the Battery Low Suspend parameter in Setup. If you enabled the Battery-low Warning Beep parameter in Setup is enabled and the following conditions exist: u The Hibernation file created by ...
... pay extra attention to the computer as soon as you have to save your work. When you receive a battery-low warning, you are using the AC adapter. See "PhDISK" on Battery Power 37 Otherwise, the computer enters Standby mode. Data is lost when computer power is depleted. u The ...minute, if you do not connect the AC adapter within this period, the computer enters Hibernation mode if the Battery Low Suspend parameter in Setup. If you enabled the Battery-low Warning Beep parameter in Setup is enabled and the following conditions exist: u The Hibernation file created by ...
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...'s Guide Connect the AC adapter to take when you wish to recharge the battery rapidly. Replace the battery pack. 5. Enter Hibernation mode. 3. Save all necessary files. 2. An extra fullycharged battery pack available 1. Save all necessary files. 2. Save all necessary files. 3....work . Save all necessary files. 2. Install the extra battery pack. 4. or 1. Resume work . Situation Recommended Action AC adapter and power outlet available 1. Power off the computer. 4. Exit the application. 3. Battery Pack The following table shows the recommended course of action...
...'s Guide Connect the AC adapter to take when you wish to recharge the battery rapidly. Replace the battery pack. 5. Enter Hibernation mode. 3. Save all necessary files. 2. An extra fullycharged battery pack available 1. Save all necessary files. 2. Save all necessary files. 3....work . Save all necessary files. 2. Install the extra battery pack. 4. or 1. Resume work . Situation Recommended Action AC adapter and power outlet available 1. Power off the computer. 4. Exit the application. 3. Battery Pack The following table shows the recommended course of action...
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... drive, hard disk, peripherals connected to conserve energy. If these devices in order to the serial and parallel ports, and video memory. Chapter 2 Operating on Battery Power 39 System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of these devices are idle for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at...
... drive, hard disk, peripherals connected to conserve energy. If these devices in order to the serial and parallel ports, and video memory. Chapter 2 Operating on Battery Power 39 System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of these devices are idle for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at...
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...the operating system elapses without any system activity u Closing the display cover u When the computer is about to enter Hibernation mode (e.g., during a battery low condition), but the Hibernation file is invalid or not present Note: If the computer beeps but does not enter Standby mode after pressing ... not allow the computer to enter the power-saving mode. Standby Mode The computer consumes very low power in the system memory until the battery is drained. The following signals indicate that the computer is in Standby mode: u The buzzer beeps u The Standby indicator lights Warning: ...
...the operating system elapses without any system activity u Closing the display cover u When the computer is about to enter Hibernation mode (e.g., during a battery low condition), but the Hibernation file is invalid or not present Note: If the computer beeps but does not enter Standby mode after pressing ... not allow the computer to enter the power-saving mode. Standby Mode The computer consumes very low power in the system memory until the battery is drained. The following signals indicate that the computer is in Standby mode: u The buzzer beeps u The Standby indicator lights Warning: ...
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Once you left off (the computer does not consume any power). See "PhDISK" on Battery Power 41 Chapter 2 Operating on page 73. u Invoked by the operating system power saving modes Note: If the computer beeps but does not enter Hibernation ... allow the computer to enter Hibernation mode: u The Hibernation file created by the S2D Timeout value elapses without any system activity u If a battery low condition occurs and the Battery Low Suspend parameter in Setup is one necessary conditions for the computer to enter the power-saving mode. There is set to normal...
Once you left off (the computer does not consume any power). See "PhDISK" on Battery Power 41 Chapter 2 Operating on page 73. u Invoked by the operating system power saving modes Note: If the computer beeps but does not enter Hibernation ... allow the computer to enter Hibernation mode: u The Hibernation file created by the S2D Timeout value elapses without any system activity u If a battery low condition occurs and the Battery Low Suspend parameter in Setup is one necessary conditions for the computer to enter the power-saving mode. There is set to normal...
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...and hardware options that help you use your computer in ports and connectors. You can purchase most of these and other options directly from Acer. This chapter describes how to upgrade key components. Contents External Monitor 44 Using Dual Display 44 External Keyboard 47 External Keypad 48 External... Mouse 50 Printer 51 Audio Devices 52 Mini Docking Station 53 PC Cards 54 USB Devices 55 Miscellaneous Options 56 Additional Power Packs 56 Battery Pack 56 AC Adapter 56 Cables 56 PS/2 Y-Bridge Cable 56 File Transfer Cable 57 Key Component Upgrades 58 Memory Upgrade 58 Memory...
...and hardware options that help you use your computer in ports and connectors. You can purchase most of these and other options directly from Acer. This chapter describes how to upgrade key components. Contents External Monitor 44 Using Dual Display 44 External Keyboard 47 External Keypad 48 External... Mouse 50 Printer 51 Audio Devices 52 Mini Docking Station 53 PC Cards 54 USB Devices 55 Miscellaneous Options 56 Additional Power Packs 56 Battery Pack 56 AC Adapter 56 Cables 56 PS/2 Y-Bridge Cable 56 File Transfer Cable 57 Key Component Upgrades 58 Memory Upgrade 58 Memory...
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... two PS/2 devices, mouse and keyboard, to your home or destination. You can order spare batteries and an AC adapter. Battery Pack It is good practice to your computer. The Lithium-Ion battery, coupled with more power on-the-go. Miscellaneous Options Miscellaneous Options Additional Power Packs You can ...order a spare AC adapter so you do not need to carry it from the office to have a spare battery around, especially when you with power management features, supplies you travel. Note: The keyboard must be connected to the connector marked keyboard and...
... two PS/2 devices, mouse and keyboard, to your home or destination. You can order spare batteries and an AC adapter. Battery Pack It is good practice to your computer. The Lithium-Ion battery, coupled with more power on-the-go. Miscellaneous Options Miscellaneous Options Additional Power Packs You can ...order a spare AC adapter so you do not need to carry it from the office to have a spare battery around, especially when you with power management features, supplies you travel. Note: The keyboard must be connected to the connector marked keyboard and...