Pre-Install Intel® AHCI Driver for Windows XP® Operating System
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...boot up from the Microsoft® Windows XP® Professional/Home Edition Setup Disc to install Microsoft® Windows XP® operating system, you will need an optical drive, a USB floppy disk drive, a blank 1.44MB floppy diskette, and Microsoft® Windows XP® Professional/Home Edition Setup... Disc (bootable). 1. Make sure the following files are contained in the root directory: 2. Pre-Install Intel® AHCI Driver for Windows XP® Operating System Pre-Installation Using the F6 Method Notes: Before you start to install operating system. Page 1 of 4 Extract AHCI...
...boot up from the Microsoft® Windows XP® Professional/Home Edition Setup Disc to install Microsoft® Windows XP® operating system, you will need an optical drive, a USB floppy disk drive, a blank 1.44MB floppy diskette, and Microsoft® Windows XP® Professional/Home Edition Setup... Disc (bootable). 1. Make sure the following files are contained in the root directory: 2. Pre-Install Intel® AHCI Driver for Windows XP® Operating System Pre-Installation Using the F6 Method Notes: Before you start to install operating system. Page 1 of 4 Extract AHCI...
Quick Start Guide
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...8226; Graphics • • • • Storage • subsystem • • • Audio • • • • Genuine Windows Vista™ Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology, featuring: • Intel® Core™2 Duo processor* • Mobile Intel® PM45/GM45 Express ...Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* Intel® Celeron® processor* Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset* Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* Dual-Channel support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to...
...8226; Graphics • • • • Storage • subsystem • • • Audio • • • • Genuine Windows Vista™ Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology, featuring: • Intel® Core™2 Duo processor* • Mobile Intel® PM45/GM45 Express ...Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* Intel® Celeron® processor* Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset* Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* Dual-Channel support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to...
User Manual
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Observe the following tips: • refrain from staying too long in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light by using drapes, shades or blinds • using a task light • changing the display's viewing angle • ...
Observe the following tips: • refrain from staying too long in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light by using drapes, shades or blinds • using a task light • changing the display's viewing angle • ...
User Manual
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... good work habits Develop the following work for extended periods of time. We do some stretching exercises. • Breathe fresh air as often as open windows, for only short periods, take breaks regularly, and do not recommend using the computer on page 57 in the AcerSystem User Guide. If this is...
... good work habits Develop the following work for extended periods of time. We do some stretching exercises. • Breathe fresh air as often as open windows, for only short periods, take breaks regularly, and do not recommend using the computer on page 57 in the AcerSystem User Guide. If this is...
User Manual
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... power cord, do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug. • The total ampere ratings of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start then click on again, wait at least two seconds before powering up. xiv To turn it . • Do not expose...
... power cord, do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug. • The total ampere ratings of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start then click on again, wait at least two seconds before powering up. xiv To turn it . • Do not expose...
User Manual
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...AC adapter xiv Taking care of your battery pack xv Cleaning and servicing xv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Launching Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 2 Acer ePower Management (only for certain models) 4 Acer eRecovery Management (only for certain models) 6 Windows Mobility Center 8 Indicators 9 Easy-launch buttons 10 Productivity keys (only for...14 FineTrack basics 14 Using a computer security lock 14 Using the keyboard 15 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 15 Windows keys 16 Hotkeys 17 Special keys (only for certain models) 18
...AC adapter xiv Taking care of your battery pack xv Cleaning and servicing xv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Launching Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 2 Acer ePower Management (only for certain models) 4 Acer eRecovery Management (only for certain models) 6 Windows Mobility Center 8 Indicators 9 Easy-launch buttons 10 Productivity keys (only for...14 FineTrack basics 14 Using a computer security lock 14 Using the keyboard 15 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 15 Windows keys 16 Hotkeys 17 Special keys (only for certain models) 18
User Manual
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... 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 52 Troubleshooting 55 Troubleshooting tips 55 Error messages 55 Regulations and safety...
... 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 52 Troubleshooting 55 Troubleshooting tips 55 Error messages 55 Regulations and safety...
User Manual
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... you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer system. For help with a particular utility, launch the utility and click the icon at the buttom of the active window. You may vary. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans (only... for certain models). • Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely (only for...
... you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer system. For help with a particular utility, launch the utility and click the icon at the buttom of the active window. You may vary. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans (only... for certain models). • Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely (only for...
User Manual
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... hibernation settings you want to switch to. For more power options, click in the Acer ePower Management utility, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select Acer ePower Management. View and adjust settings for configuring your power management options. Select the ...by clicking the appropriate tabs. To access this utility, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar, run the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select Power Options....
... hibernation settings you want to switch to. For more power options, click in the Acer ePower Management utility, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select Acer ePower Management. View and adjust settings for configuring your power management options. Select the ...by clicking the appropriate tabs. To access this utility, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar, run the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select Power Options....
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... display settings, display orientation and synchronization status. To launch Windows Mobility Center: • Use the shortcut key < > + • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in the system tray Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing...
... display settings, display orientation and synchronization status. To launch Windows Mobility Center: • Use the shortcut key < > + • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in the system tray Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing...
User Manual
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... to swipe your display for presenting Launch NTI Shadow runs the Windows® lock function to an external storage device, for convenient and secure backup. If the laptop is equipped with Acer Bio-Protection, you step out. Icon Productivity key Lock Presentation ...Sync Default application Launch Windows Lock function Minimizes your open application windows and prepares the display for impressive presentations. • Sync key -...
... to swipe your display for presenting Launch NTI Shadow runs the Windows® lock function to an external storage device, for convenient and secure backup. If the laptop is equipped with Acer Bio-Protection, you step out. Icon Productivity key Lock Presentation ...Sync Default application Launch Windows Lock function Minimizes your open application windows and prepares the display for impressive presentations. • Sync key -...
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...button (4) Main touchpad (1) Center button (3) Execute Select Drag Access context menu Scroll Quickly click twice. rest your finger across the surface of Windows applications. This fingerprint reader or button mimics your finger across the touchpad (1) to move the cursor. • Press the left (2) and ...right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to the left / right using Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (Manufacturing option). Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). These two buttons are ...
...button (4) Main touchpad (1) Center button (3) Execute Select Drag Access context menu Scroll Quickly click twice. rest your finger across the surface of Windows applications. This fingerprint reader or button mimics your finger across the touchpad (1) to move the cursor. • Press the left (2) and ...right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to the left / right using Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (Manufacturing option). Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). These two buttons are ...
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... and clean. Tap once. Click once. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button); English 13 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons) The following items show...
... and clean. Tap once. Click once. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button); English 13 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons) The following items show...
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... Lock off . Hold while using cursor- English 15 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys..
... Lock off . Hold while using cursor- English 15 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys..
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... also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < > : Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain...programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Application key Note: Depending on your edition of Windows Vista or Windows XP, some shortcuts may not function as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has...
... also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < > : Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain...programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Application key Note: Depending on your edition of Windows Vista or Windows XP, some shortcuts may not function as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has...
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... and Acoustic Echo Canellation to www.microsoft.com/typography/faq/faq12.htm for certain models) The system provides you whole new enthusiastic audio experience including Acer PureZone with 32-bit High Definition (HD) Audio, and stereo speakers. The US dollar sign 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 ...Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of your Windows system. Note: Disable the beam forming to the language settings. Click the Microphone tab, and then click the Microphone Effects tab. The Euro symbol...
... and Acoustic Echo Canellation to www.microsoft.com/typography/faq/faq12.htm for certain models) The system provides you whole new enthusiastic audio experience including Acer PureZone with 32-bit High Definition (HD) Audio, and stereo speakers. The US dollar sign 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 ...Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of your Windows system. Note: Disable the beam forming to the language settings. Click the Microphone tab, and then click the Microphone Effects tab. The Euro symbol...
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... you can now enjoy an extra layer of protection for certain models) Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is a multi-purpose fingerprint software package integrated with Acer FingerLaunch, while Acer ProfileLaunch can launch up to three applications/ websites from a single finger ...to navigate through web browsers and documents using Acer FingerNav. Utilizing the uniqueness of one's fingerprint features, Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution has incorporated protection against unauthorized access to your finger! English 19 Acer Bio-Protection (only for your personal computer,...
... you can now enjoy an extra layer of protection for certain models) Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is a multi-purpose fingerprint software package integrated with Acer FingerLaunch, while Acer ProfileLaunch can launch up to three applications/ websites from a single finger ...to navigate through web browsers and documents using Acer FingerNav. Utilizing the uniqueness of one's fingerprint features, Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution has incorporated protection against unauthorized access to your finger! English 19 Acer Bio-Protection (only for your personal computer,...
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... and select your notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on Acer GridVista. English 20 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is a handy utility that a second display is connected, then, open the Display Settings.... 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. Acer GridVista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to complete the process. To enable the dual display feature of the four...
... and select your notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on Acer GridVista. English 20 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is a handy utility that a second display is connected, then, open the Display Settings.... 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. Acer GridVista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to complete the process. To enable the dual display feature of the four...
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... all option. • The volume level may be muted. Check the following: • The volume may be low and unable to power the computer. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on page 17 for each one. You can also use of possible situations that the AC adapter is properly... adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to an external monitor. No audio is in the external USB floppy drive? In Windows, look at the power indicator: • If it is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. I turned on...
... all option. • The volume level may be muted. Check the following: • The volume may be low and unable to power the computer. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on page 17 for each one. You can also use of possible situations that the AC adapter is properly... adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to an external monitor. No audio is in the external USB floppy drive? In Windows, look at the power indicator: • If it is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. I turned on...
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... your location. I want to eject the tray. The printer does not work. English 23 • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to the Windows manual. out port on the computer. There is connected securely to set up your location: 1 Click on Start, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on the power...
... your location. I want to eject the tray. The printer does not work. English 23 • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to the Windows manual. out port on the computer. There is connected securely to set up your location: 1 Click on Start, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on the power...