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... WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready* Modem: 56K ITU V.92 Enhanced Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection)* Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot 396 (W) x 286 (D) x 35.2/44 (H) mm (15.59 x 11.261 ...AC adapter* 3-pin 90 W AC adapter* ENERGY STAR® 4.0* 105-/106-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device Acer EasyPort IV connector* ExpressCard™/54 slot PC Card slot (Type II) Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* 5-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD) USB 2.0 ...
... WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready* Modem: 56K ITU V.92 Enhanced Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection)* Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot 396 (W) x 286 (D) x 35.2/44 (H) mm (15.59 x 11.261 ...AC adapter* 3-pin 90 W AC adapter* ENERGY STAR® 4.0* 105-/106-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device Acer EasyPort IV connector* ExpressCard™/54 slot PC Card slot (Type II) Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* 5-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD) USB 2.0 ...
User Manual
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... (only for certain models) 18 Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) 19 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 20 Frequently asked questions 22 Requesting service 25 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 25 Before you call 25 Battery pack 26 Battery ... battery level 28 Optimising battery life 28 Battery-low warning 29 Taking your notebook PC with you 30 Disconnecting from the desktop 30 Disconnecting from Acer ezDock II/II+ 30 Moving around 30 Preparing the computer 30 What to bring to meetings 31 Taking the computer home 31 Preparing the computer...
... (only for certain models) 18 Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) 19 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 20 Frequently asked questions 22 Requesting service 25 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 25 Before you call 25 Battery pack 26 Battery ... battery level 28 Optimising battery life 28 Battery-low warning 29 Taking your notebook PC with you 30 Disconnecting from the desktop 30 Disconnecting from Acer ezDock II/II+ 30 Moving around 30 Preparing the computer 30 What to bring to meetings 31 Taking the computer home 31 Preparing the computer...
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...only for certain models) 38 High-Definition Multimedia Interface (only for certain models) 39 PC Card slot 39 ExpressCard 40 Installing memory 41 BIOS utility 43 Boot sequence 43 Enable disk-to RF fields (RSS-102) 63 LCD panel ergonomic specifications 64 Index 65 Low-power license... (RSS-210) 63 Exposure of humans to -disk recovery 43 Password 43 Using software 44 Playing DVD movies 44 Power management 45 Acer eRecovery Management 46 Burn backup discs 47 Create a user backup 48 Manage user backups 50 Restore 51 Restore Windows Vista from backup discs...
...only for certain models) 38 High-Definition Multimedia Interface (only for certain models) 39 PC Card slot 39 ExpressCard 40 Installing memory 41 BIOS utility 43 Boot sequence 43 Enable disk-to RF fields (RSS-102) 63 LCD panel ergonomic specifications 64 Index 65 Low-power license... (RSS-210) 63 Exposure of humans to -disk recovery 43 Password 43 Using software 44 Playing DVD movies 44 Power management 45 Acer eRecovery Management 46 Burn backup discs 47 Create a user backup 48 Manage user backups 50 Restore 51 Restore Windows Vista from backup discs...
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... Launch Windows Lock function Minimizes your open application windows and prepares the display for impressive presentations. • Sync key - If the laptop is equipped with Acer Bio-Protection, you step out.
... Launch Windows Lock function Minimizes your open application windows and prepares the display for impressive presentations. • Sync key - If the laptop is equipped with Acer Bio-Protection, you step out.
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...beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions. The central location on a mouse. Click and hold, then use the touchpad with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader. • Move your finger across the touchpad (1) to move your finger across the surface of Windows applications. Tap .... Click once. 12 English Touchpad The built-in touchpad is the same as clicking the left button. • Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models) to scroll up /down and move left or right a page. ...
...beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions. The central location on a mouse. Click and hold, then use the touchpad with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader. • Move your finger across the touchpad (1) to move your finger across the surface of Windows applications. Tap .... Click once. 12 English Touchpad The built-in touchpad is the same as clicking the left button. • Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models) to scroll up /down and move left or right a page. ...
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...return. Turns the display screen backlight off . Turns the internal touchpad on hotkeys. + + + + + + + < > Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Volume up Brightness down Increases the screen brightness. Turns the speakers on... Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Decreases the sound volume. + < > + < > Brightness up Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. Decreases the screen brightness. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and...
...return. Turns the display screen backlight off . Turns the internal touchpad on hotkeys. + + + + + + + < > Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Volume up Brightness down Increases the screen brightness. Turns the speakers on... Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Decreases the sound volume. + < > + < > Brightness up Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. Decreases the screen brightness. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and...
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... Fingerprint Solution also allows you can launch up to three applications/ websites from a single finger swipe. With Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution, you to the Acer Bio-Protection help files. Utilizing the uniqueness of one's fingerprint features, Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution has incorporated protection against unauthorized access to your computer with centralized password management with...
... Fingerprint Solution also allows you can launch up to three applications/ websites from a single finger swipe. With Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution, you to the Acer Bio-Protection help files. Utilizing the uniqueness of one's fingerprint features, Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution has incorporated protection against unauthorized access to your computer with centralized password management with...
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...the only option for future recovery operations. Important! Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to rebuild your notebook. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. Follow the steps below to -disk recovery is Enabled. 3 Exit... the BIOS utility and save changes. English 24 I want to restore my computer to perform system ...
...the only option for future recovery operations. Important! Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to rebuild your notebook. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. Follow the steps below to -disk recovery is Enabled. 3 Exit... the BIOS utility and save changes. English 24 I want to restore my computer to perform system ...
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... computer security lock The notebook comes with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Important! If you forget your password, please get in touch with password checkpoints on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use...include hardware and software locks - Some keyless models are also available. Combine the use of this password to gain access to the BIOS utility. • User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use . Do not forget your Supervisor Password! English 34 Securing your...
... computer security lock The notebook comes with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Important! If you forget your password, please get in touch with password checkpoints on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use...include hardware and software locks - Some keyless models are also available. Combine the use of this password to gain access to the BIOS utility. • User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use . Do not forget your Supervisor Password! English 34 Securing your...
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... turn on boot parameter is set passwords using the BIOS utility. Try again and press . You have three chances to shut down the computer. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. If you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the ...Supervisor Password and press to access the BIOS utility. English 35 Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center ...
... turn on boot parameter is set passwords using the BIOS utility. Try again and press . You have three chances to shut down the computer. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. If you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the ...Supervisor Password and press to access the BIOS utility. English 35 Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center ...
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..., if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run this utility. Boot sequence To set this feature. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen and use the and keys to run it. To activate the... the top of the screen. Password To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to Enabled...
..., if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run this utility. Boot sequence To set this feature. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen and use the and keys to run it. To activate the... the top of the screen. Password To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to Enabled...
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Restart your computer. 2 During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to enter BIOS Setup, where you will reboot. English 52 Restore Windows Vista from backup discs To restore Windows Vista from your previously burned backup discs, you can ... the ENTER key again to select Yes. The system will need to insert the first backup disc and enable the F12 Boot Menu via the BIOS Setup Utility. 1 Turn on your computer and insert the first system recovery disc into the optical disc drive.
Restart your computer. 2 During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to enter BIOS Setup, where you will reboot. English 52 Restore Windows Vista from backup discs To restore Windows Vista from your previously burned backup discs, you can ... the ENTER key again to select Yes. The system will need to insert the first backup disc and enable the F12 Boot Menu via the BIOS Setup Utility. 1 Turn on your computer and insert the first system recovery disc into the optical disc drive.
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... Exit Saving Changes. Ensure that the IDE CD device is complete. Do this before rebooting your computer. 2 During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to enter BIOS Setup, where you can set the boot priority for long-term use the F5 key to move the IDE CD device...
... Exit Saving Changes. Ensure that the IDE CD device is complete. Do this before rebooting your computer. 2 During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to enter BIOS Setup, where you can set the boot priority for long-term use the F5 key to move the IDE CD device...
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...or an error symptom occurs, see "Error messages" below. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Equipment configuration error Press (during POST) to ...enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. Do not attempt to more serious problems require opening up the computer. Error messages Corrective ...
...or an error symptom occurs, see "Error messages" below. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Equipment configuration error Press (during POST) to ...enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. Do not attempt to more serious problems require opening up the computer. Error messages Corrective ...
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English 56 If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility.
English 56 If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility.
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... characteristics 37 charging 39 checking charge level 39 installing 38 low conditions 40 maximizing life 37 optimizing 39 removing 39 using the first time 37 BIOS utility 53 brightness hotkeys 28 C caps lock 25 on indicator 21 care AC adapter xvi battery pack xvii computer xvi CD-ROM ejecting manually 34...
... characteristics 37 charging 39 checking charge level 39 installing 38 low conditions 40 maximizing life 37 optimizing 39 removing 39 using the first time 37 BIOS utility 53 brightness hotkeys 28 C caps lock 25 on indicator 21 care AC adapter xvi battery pack xvii computer xvi CD-ROM ejecting manually 34...