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...product and to protect it from overheating. The plug only fits in a fire or electric shock. The openings should never be operated from lithium battery pack. Warning! Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. If you...placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. Contact your dealer or local power company. • Do not allow anything to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on a vibrating surface. • Never use this product near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a...
...product and to protect it from overheating. The plug only fits in a fire or electric shock. The openings should never be operated from lithium battery pack. Warning! Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. If you...placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. Contact your dealer or local power company. • Do not allow anything to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on a vibrating surface. • Never use this product near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a...
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...restore the product to dangerous voltage points or other controls may result in performance, indicating a need to replace the power cord set . The battery can be charged and Refer all servicing to temperatures over 60°C (140°F). Do not put, store or leave your product in ...;C (32°F) or above 40°C (104°F). Do not use it to qualified service personnel. Do not pierce, open or disassemble the battery. v Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when: • the power cord...
...restore the product to dangerous voltage points or other controls may result in performance, indicating a need to replace the power cord set . The battery can be charged and Refer all servicing to temperatures over 60°C (140°F). Do not put, store or leave your product in ...;C (32°F) or above 40°C (104°F). Do not use it to qualified service personnel. Do not pierce, open or disassemble the battery. v Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when: • the power cord...
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.... Potentially explosive atmospheres include areas where you carry a spare battery in your device in any charger or battery that which could cause an explosion or fire resulting in fire. Replace the battery with Acer approved chargers designated for this device. Warning! Do not disassemble... or dispose of batteries according to turn off your battery only with the same type as they may explode. Never use...
.... Potentially explosive atmospheres include areas where you carry a spare battery in your device in any charger or battery that which could cause an explosion or fire resulting in fire. Replace the battery with Acer approved chargers designated for this device. Warning! Do not disassemble... or dispose of batteries according to turn off your battery only with the same type as they may explode. Never use...
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...if possible. Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. xv Taking care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Keep them away from ...children. • Dispose of used batteries according to take care of the following occurs: • the computer has been ...
...if possible. Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. xv Taking care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Keep them away from ...children. • Dispose of used batteries according to take care of the following occurs: • the computer has been ...
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... xiv Taking care of your AC adapter xiv Taking care of your battery pack xv Cleaning and servicing xv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer ePresentation Management 6 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) 7 Acer eLock Management 8 Acer eRecovery Management 10 Acer eSettings Management 12 Windows Mobility Center (for Windows Vista only) 13...
... xiv Taking care of your AC adapter xiv Taking care of your battery pack xv Cleaning and servicing xv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer ePresentation Management 6 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) 7 Acer eLock Management 8 Acer eRecovery Management 10 Acer eSettings Management 12 Windows Mobility Center (for Windows Vista only) 13...
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... 37 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 38 Launch Manager 39 Frequently asked questions 41 Requesting service 44 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 44 Before you call 44 Battery pack 45 Battery pack characteristics 45 Maximizing the battery's life 45 Installing and removing the battery pack 46 Charging the battery 47 Checking the battery level 47 Optimising battery life 47 Battery...
... 37 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 38 Launch Manager 39 Frequently asked questions 41 Requesting service 44 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 44 Before you call 44 Battery pack 45 Battery pack characteristics 45 Maximizing the battery's life 45 Installing and removing the battery pack 46 Charging the battery 47 Checking the battery level 47 Optimising battery life 47 Battery...
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... your screen, it provides access to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer system. Actual product specifications may vary. • 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. •...
... your screen, it provides access to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer system. Actual product specifications may vary. • 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. •...
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...you wish to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. You can also create customized power plans. Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your new power plan. You can create, switch between power plans: 1 Select...save and quickly switch to a personalized set of power options. 1 Click the Create Power Plan icon. 2 Enter a name for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". View and adjust settings for your new power plan. 3 Choose a predefined power plan...
...you wish to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. You can also create customized power plans. Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your new power plan. You can create, switch between power plans: 1 Select...save and quickly switch to a personalized set of power options. 1 Click the Create Power Plan icon. 2 Enter a name for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". View and adjust settings for your new power plan. 3 Choose a predefined power plan...
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If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you are currently using. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to the panel in Click the sleep and hibernate modes. 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. to save your new settings.
If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you are currently using. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to the panel in Click the sleep and hibernate modes. 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. to save your new settings.
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19 Base view English # Item Description 1 Second hard disk bay Houses the optional computer's second hard disk (secured with screws) 2 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Battery release latch Releases the battery to remove the battery pack. 5 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 6 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 7 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws)
19 Base view English # Item Description 1 Second hard disk bay Houses the optional computer's second hard disk (secured with screws) 2 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Battery release latch Releases the battery to remove the battery pack. 5 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 6 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 7 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws)
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...interface) support Storage subsystem • One or two 80/120/160 GB or larger hard disk drives with Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) (for selected models) • One or two 80/120/160 GB or larger hard... disk drives with enhanced Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) (for selected models) • Optical drive options: • DVD-Super Multi double...(W) x 290 (D) x 30.3/43 (H) mm (15.74 x 11.41 x 1.19/1.7 inches) 3.8 kg (8.37 lbs.) with 8-cell battery pack • 3.66 kg (8.06 lbs.) with 6-cell...
...interface) support Storage subsystem • One or two 80/120/160 GB or larger hard disk drives with Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) (for selected models) • One or two 80/120/160 GB or larger hard... disk drives with enhanced Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) (for selected models) • Optical drive options: • DVD-Super Multi double...(W) x 290 (D) x 30.3/43 (H) mm (15.74 x 11.41 x 1.19/1.7 inches) 3.8 kg (8.37 lbs.) with 8-cell battery pack • 3.66 kg (8.06 lbs.) with 6-cell...
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...• • • ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes 71 W 4800 mAh Li-ion battery pack (8-cell) 44 W 4000 mAh Li-ion battery pack (6-cell) 3-pin 65 W AC adapter • 2.5-hour rapid charge system-off • 3.5-hour charge-in-use 3-pin 90 ...W AC adapter supporting Acer QuicCharge™ technology: • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge system-off • 3-...
...• • • ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes 71 W 4800 mAh Li-ion battery pack (8-cell) 44 W 4000 mAh Li-ion battery pack (6-cell) 3-pin 65 W AC adapter • 2.5-hour rapid charge system-off • 3.5-hour charge-in-use 3-pin 90 ...W AC adapter supporting Acer QuicCharge™ technology: • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge system-off • 3-...
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... depends on the model purchased. English 24 Options and accessories Environment System compliance Warranty • Acer Xpress VoIP phone featuring Acer Video Conference Manager • 512 MB/1 GB/ 2 GB DDR2 667 MHz soDIMM modules • 8-cell Li-ion battery pack • External USB floppy disk drive • 3-pin 65 W AC adaptor • 3-pin...
... depends on the model purchased. English 24 Options and accessories Environment System compliance Warranty • Acer Xpress VoIP phone featuring Acer Video Conference Manager • 512 MB/1 GB/ 2 GB DDR2 667 MHz soDIMM modules • 8-cell Li-ion battery pack • External USB floppy disk drive • 3-pin 65 W AC adaptor • 3-pin...
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Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. Bluetooth Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up when Caps Lock is activated. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. Lights up . English 25 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators. HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Lights up when Num Lock is active.
Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. Bluetooth Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up when Caps Lock is activated. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. Lights up . English 25 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators. HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Lights up when Num Lock is active.
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...Technology (userprogrammable) Internet browser (user-programmable) Mail Email application (user-programmable) P Programmable key User-programmable To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. Easy-launch buttons There are : mail, Web browser, Empowering Key < > and one user-programmable button. The mail ... browser buttons are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Empowering Technology. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Press < > to email and Internet programs, but can be ...
...Technology (userprogrammable) Internet browser (user-programmable) Mail Email application (user-programmable) P Programmable key User-programmable To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. Easy-launch buttons There are : mail, Web browser, Empowering Key < > and one user-programmable button. The mail ... browser buttons are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Empowering Technology. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Press < > to email and Internet programs, but can be ...
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... asked questions The following is a list of your Windows desktop and select Properties to the computer. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that the resolution is properly plugged into the computer and to an external monitor. Press any key to turn... native resolution depending on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up the "Display Properties" dialog box. Nothing appears on the battery, it is not full-screen. If you are provided for each one. Easy solutions are using on the screen. Press the display toggle hotkey...
... asked questions The following is a list of your Windows desktop and select Properties to the computer. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that the resolution is properly plugged into the computer and to an external monitor. Press any key to turn... native resolution depending on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up the "Display Properties" dialog box. Nothing appears on the battery, it is not full-screen. If you are provided for each one. Easy solutions are using on the screen. Press the display toggle hotkey...
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... on. 2 Connect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter. 4 Turn on ordering a spare battery pack. Battery pack characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristics: • Employs current battery technology standards. • Delivers a battery-low warning. It is a "conditioning" process that the battery's performance will diminish with the computer turned off results...
... on. 2 Connect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter. 4 Turn on ordering a spare battery pack. Battery pack characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristics: • Employs current battery technology standards. • Delivers a battery-low warning. It is a "conditioning" process that the battery's performance will diminish with the computer turned off results...
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... that the top surface of about 300 charges. Use this procedure will prevent you are advised to remove the battery pack after it will also shorten the effective lifespan of the battery is to be stored for a long time. By following usage patterns: • Using the computer on constant...been used for more you use constant AC power, you want to use the battery, the faster it is fully charged. • Not discharging and recharging the battery to remove the battery pack from obtaining the maximum battery charge, and will reach the end of its extremes, as described above 45°...
... that the top surface of about 300 charges. Use this procedure will prevent you are advised to remove the battery pack after it will also shorten the effective lifespan of the battery is to be stored for a long time. By following usage patterns: • Using the computer on constant...been used for more you use constant AC power, you want to use the battery, the faster it is fully charged. • Not discharging and recharging the battery to remove the battery pack from obtaining the maximum battery charge, and will reach the end of its extremes, as described above 45°...
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...if it is not being used, as it is charging. You are advised to charge the battery before traveling enables you get the most out of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. Note: You are advised to ... decreases the battery life. • Look after your battery is correctly installed in the battery bay. Higher temperatures cause the battery to see the battery's present charge level. However, charging the battery with a fully charged battery. English English 47 To remove a battery pack: 1 Slide the battery release latch ...
...if it is not being used, as it is charging. You are advised to charge the battery before traveling enables you get the most out of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. Note: You are advised to ... decreases the battery life. • Look after your battery is correctly installed in the battery bay. Higher temperatures cause the battery to see the battery's present charge level. However, charging the battery with a fully charged battery. English English 47 To remove a battery pack: 1 Slide the battery release latch ...
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...and then connect to become fully depleted and the computer shuts down. Close all necessary files. 2. Save all applications. 3. You have no spare battery pack. 1. Close all necessary files. 2. Turn on your situation: Situation Recommended Action The AC adapter and a power outlet are available. 1. Shut... down the operating system to the Windows power meter. When the battery-low warning appears, the recommended course of action depends on the computer and resume work . Turn off the computer if you want ...
...and then connect to become fully depleted and the computer shuts down. Close all necessary files. 2. Save all applications. 3. You have no spare battery pack. 1. Close all necessary files. 2. Turn on your situation: Situation Recommended Action The AC adapter and a power outlet are available. 1. Shut... down the operating system to the Windows power meter. When the battery-low warning appears, the recommended course of action depends on the computer and resume work . Turn off the computer if you want ...