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... installation unless proper ventilation is provided. • Never push objects of power available, consult your electrician for ventilation to protect it from lithium battery pack. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the product. • To avoid damage of internal components and to rest on ...does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Warning! Contact your dealer or local power company. • Do not allow anything to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand or table. This product should not exceed 80% of the power strip...
... installation unless proper ventilation is provided. • Never push objects of power available, consult your electrician for ventilation to protect it from lithium battery pack. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the product. • To avoid damage of internal components and to rest on ...does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Warning! Contact your dealer or local power company. • Do not allow anything to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand or table. This product should not exceed 80% of the power strip...
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... regulations when disposing of them away from children. Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Replace the battery with the same type as opening or removing covers may present a risk of another battery may expose you need for service • the product does...rated 7 A 125 V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent, 4.6 meters (15 feet) maximum length. Do not disassemble or dispose of used batteries. Unplug this product. • Use the product only with your product. v Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from unexpected noise produced...
... regulations when disposing of them away from children. Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Replace the battery with the same type as opening or removing covers may present a risk of another battery may expose you need for service • the product does...rated 7 A 125 V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent, 4.6 meters (15 feet) maximum length. Do not disassemble or dispose of used batteries. Unplug this product. • Use the product only with your product. v Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from unexpected noise produced...
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Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1 Turn off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. If either of the following occurs: • the 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. Turn the power off the computer and remove the...
Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1 Turn off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. If either of the following occurs: • the 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. Turn the power off the computer and remove the...
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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 15 Front view 15 Closed front 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 15 Front view 15 Closed front view...
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...DVD) drive tray 35 Using a computer security lock 35 Audio 36 Adjusting the volume 36 Using the system utilities 37 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 37 Launch Manager 38 Norton Internet Security 39 Frequently asked questions 40 Requesting service 43 International ... (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 life 46 Battery-low warning 47 Taking your notebook PC ...
...DVD) drive tray 35 Using a computer security lock 35 Audio 36 Adjusting the volume 36 Using the system utilities 37 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 37 Launch Manager 38 Norton Internet Security 39 Frequently asked questions 40 Requesting service 43 International ... (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 life 46 Battery-low warning 47 Taking your notebook PC ...
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... by reformatting your screen, 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. •...
... by reformatting your screen, 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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...2 Enter a name for your new power plan. 3 Choose a predefined power plan to base your customized plan on /off system components to extend battery life. 1 Switch to the power plan you wish to switch to edit 2 Adjust settings as described below. To create a new power plan: ...from the drop-down list. 2 Click "Apply". View and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". You can also create customized power plans. Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver...
...2 Enter a name for your new power plan. 3 Choose a predefined power plan to base your customized plan on /off system components to extend battery life. 1 Switch to the power plan you wish to switch to edit 2 Adjust settings as described below. To create a new power plan: ...from the drop-down list. 2 Click "Apply". View and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". You can also create customized power plans. Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver...
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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. 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 view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to save your new settings. Click the sleep and hibernate modes. 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to the panel in
If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you are currently using. 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 view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to save your new settings. Click the sleep and hibernate modes. 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to the panel in
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... # Icon Item Description 3 Microphone-in jack Accepts input from the drive button (location depends on model). S/PDIF support 5 Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 6 Battery indicator Indicates the computer's batttery status. 7 Bluetooth Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication communication. Left view # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 Item Description Kensington lock slot Connects to...
... # Icon Item Description 3 Microphone-in jack Accepts input from the drive button (location depends on model). S/PDIF support 5 Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 6 Battery indicator Indicates the computer's batttery status. 7 Bluetooth Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication communication. Left view # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 Item Description Kensington lock slot Connects to...
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19 Rear view English # Icon Item Description 1 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 2 S-video/TV-out Connects to a television or display device (NTSC/PAL) port with S-video input. 3 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., external (VGA) port monitor, LCD projector). 4 Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line. 5 Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based port network. 6 Battery Powers the computer.
19 Rear view English # Icon Item Description 1 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 2 S-video/TV-out Connects to a television or display device (NTSC/PAL) port with S-video input. 3 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., external (VGA) port monitor, LCD projector). 4 Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line. 5 Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based port network. 6 Battery Powers the computer.
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20 Base view English # Item Description 1 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 2 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 3 Mini PCI card bay Houses ...'s main memory. 6 PCI Express Mini Card bay Houses the computer's PCI Express Mini Card. 7 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 8 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 9 Battery bay Houses the computer...
20 Base view English # Item Description 1 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 2 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 3 Mini PCI card bay Houses ...'s main memory. 6 PCI Express Mini Card bay Houses the computer's PCI Express Mini Card. 7 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 8 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 9 Battery bay Houses the computer...
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ion battery pack • Acer QuicCharge™ technology: • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-... x 31.4/39.9 (H) mm (15.75 x 11.61 x 1.24/1.57 inches) • 3.81kg (8.39 Ibs.) with 8-cell battery pack • 3.68kg (8.10 Ibs.) with TurboCache™ Technology • Dual independent displays support • 16.7 million colors •...174; PowerMizer™ 6.0, PCI Express® • NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 6100 integrated graphics with 6-cell battery pack • ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes • 71 W 4800 ...
ion battery pack • Acer QuicCharge™ technology: • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-... x 31.4/39.9 (H) mm (15.75 x 11.61 x 1.24/1.57 inches) • 3.81kg (8.39 Ibs.) with 8-cell battery pack • 3.68kg (8.10 Ibs.) with TurboCache™ Technology • Dual independent displays support • 16.7 million colors •...174; PowerMizer™ 6.0, PCI Express® • NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 6100 integrated graphics with 6-cell battery pack • ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes • 71 W 4800 ...
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.... The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. • Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone featuring Acer Voice Connection Manager • 512 MB/1GB DDR2 533/667 MHz soDIMM module • 8-cell Li-ion battery pack • 6-cell Li-ion battery pack • 3-pin 90 W AC adapter • External USB floppy disk...
.... The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. • Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone featuring Acer Voice Connection Manager • 512 MB/1GB DDR2 533/667 MHz soDIMM module • 8-cell Li-ion battery pack • 6-cell Li-ion battery pack • 3-pin 90 W AC adapter • External USB floppy disk...
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Power Indicates the computer's power status. Lights up when Num Lock is closed up when Caps Lock is active. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Bluetooth Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. 26 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators: English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is activated. Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. Caps Lock Num Lock Lights up . Icon Function HDD Description Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated.
Power Indicates the computer's power status. Lights up when Num Lock is closed up when Caps Lock is active. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Bluetooth Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. 26 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators: English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is activated. Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. Caps Lock Num Lock Lights up . Icon Function HDD Description Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated.
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... Key < > and one user-programmable button. Please see "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 38. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. See "Launch Manager" on page 1. The mail...Web browser buttons are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Empowering Technology. They are several conveniently located easy-launch buttons. Fully charged: The light ...reset by users. Easy-launch button Mail Web browser P Default application Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable) Email application (user-programmable) Internet browser (user-programmable) User-...
... Key < > and one user-programmable button. Please see "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 38. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. See "Launch Manager" on page 1. The mail...Web browser buttons are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Empowering Technology. They are several conveniently located easy-launch buttons. Fully charged: The light ...reset by users. Easy-launch button Mail Web browser P Default application Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable) Email application (user-programmable) Internet browser (user-programmable) User-...
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..., check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. Right-click on the screen. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the power outlet. • If it may arise during.... Press and release the power button to save power. If you are using on . If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the battery, it is not full-screen. Then click on an external monitor. Remove or replace it is not lit, no power is a list of your Windows...
..., check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. Right-click on the screen. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the power outlet. • If it may arise during.... Press and release the power button to save power. If you are using on . If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the battery, it is not full-screen. Then click on an external monitor. Remove or replace it is not lit, no power is a list of your Windows...
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... set out below. This means that gives you long use between charges. Battery pack characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristics: • Employs current battery technology standards. • Delivers a battery-low warning. English 44 Battery pack The computer uses a battery pack that the battery's performance will diminish with the computer turned off results in -use, enabling...
... set out below. This means that gives you long use between charges. Battery pack characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristics: • Employs current battery technology standards. • Delivers a battery-low warning. English 44 Battery pack The computer uses a battery pack that the battery's performance will diminish with the computer turned off results in -use, enabling...
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... the AC adapter if you condition your computer. To install a battery pack: 1 Align the battery with the battery inserted. In addition, the useful lifespan of the battery is to continue using your battery to remove the battery pack after it will also shorten the effective lifespan of its extremes... . • Frequent use constant AC power, you are advised to accept the maximum possible charge. Installing and removing the battery pack Important! the more than two weeks, you are advised to its effective life. English English 45 Follow these steps again until the...
... the AC adapter if you condition your computer. To install a battery pack: 1 Align the battery with the battery inserted. In addition, the useful lifespan of the battery is to continue using your battery to remove the battery pack after it will also shorten the effective lifespan of its extremes... . • Frequent use constant AC power, you are advised to accept the maximum possible charge. Installing and removing the battery pack Important! the more than two weeks, you are advised to its effective life. English English 45 Follow these steps again until the...
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... the computer turned off results in a cool, dry place. Optimising battery life Optimizing battery life helps you to operate your computer on the taskbar to release the battery. 2 Pull the battery from the battery bay. English 46 To remove a battery pack: 1 Slide the battery release latch to see the battery's present charge level. Rest the cursor over the...
... the computer turned off results in a cool, dry place. Optimising battery life Optimizing battery life helps you to operate your computer on the taskbar to release the battery. 2 Pull the battery from the battery bay. English 46 To remove a battery pack: 1 Slide the battery release latch to see the battery's present charge level. Rest the cursor over the...
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...the operating system to turn off the computer. An extra fully charged battery pack is unavailable. Save all applications. 3. English 47 Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to recharge the battery rapidly. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then connect... off the computer. 4. Shut down the operating system to the mains power supply. 2. Save all applications. 3. You have no spare battery pack. 1. Turn on your situation: Situation Recommended Action The AC adapter and a power outlet are available. 1. Close all necessary files. 2....
...the operating system to turn off the computer. An extra fully charged battery pack is unavailable. Save all applications. 3. English 47 Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to recharge the battery rapidly. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then connect... off the computer. 4. Shut down the operating system to the mains power supply. 2. Save all applications. 3. You have no spare battery pack. 1. Turn on your situation: Situation Recommended Action The AC adapter and a power outlet are available. 1. Close all necessary files. 2....