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... system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. It is not installed on your computer. Follow the instructions on the screen to access it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for using the keyboard and audio, etc. The TravelMate Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in the model you get started with language such as "only for certain models." If Adobe Reader...
... system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. It is not installed on your computer. Follow the instructions on the screen to access it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for using the keyboard and audio, etc. The TravelMate Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in the model you get started with language such as "only for certain models." If Adobe Reader...
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... of your battery pack xv Cleaning and servicing xv Touchpad 1 Touchpad basics (with two buttons) 1 Using the keyboard 3 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad* 3 Hotkeys 4 Windows keys 5 Acer ProShield 7 Overview 7 Setting up ProShield 7 Personal Secure Disk 8 BIOS Settings 9 Credential Manager 9 Data Protection 10 Here you can select files for encryption or decryption, and manage your PSD. 10 Data Removal 10 Remote Manageability 11 Acer eRecovery Management 12 Creating a recovery backup (Optical drive) 13 Creating a recovery backup (USB flash drive) 15...
... of your battery pack xv Cleaning and servicing xv Touchpad 1 Touchpad basics (with two buttons) 1 Using the keyboard 3 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad* 3 Hotkeys 4 Windows keys 5 Acer ProShield 7 Overview 7 Setting up ProShield 7 Personal Secure Disk 8 BIOS Settings 9 Credential Manager 9 Data Protection 10 Here you can select files for encryption or decryption, and manage your PSD. 10 Data Removal 10 Remote Manageability 11 Acer eRecovery Management 12 Creating a recovery backup (Optical drive) 13 Creating a recovery backup (USB flash drive) 15...
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... its factory condition 19 Recovering your system (USB flash drive) 21 To recover your system 21 Types of recovery 21 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 21 Returning to a previous system condition 22 Returning your system to its factory condition 23 Acer Backup Manager 25 Power management 26 Acer PowerSmart key 26 Battery pack 27 Battery pack characteristics 27 Maximizing the battery's life 27 Installing and removing the battery pack 28 Charging the battery 29 Checking the battery level...
... its factory condition 19 Recovering your system (USB flash drive) 21 To recover your system 21 Types of recovery 21 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 21 Returning to a previous system condition 22 Returning your system to its factory condition 23 Acer Backup Manager 25 Power management 26 Acer PowerSmart key 26 Battery pack 27 Battery pack characteristics 27 Maximizing the battery's life 27 Installing and removing the battery pack 28 Charging the battery 29 Checking the battery level...
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...-control keys on , the embedded keypad is on embedded keypad Hold while using cursor-control keys. Use this mode when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Num Lock + * When Num Lock is in uppercase. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Main keyboard keys Hold while typing letters on embedded keypad Type numbers in a normal manner. * only for certain models Desired access Num Lock on Number keys on...
...-control keys on , the embedded keypad is on embedded keypad Hold while using cursor-control keys. Use this mode when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Num Lock + * When Num Lock is in uppercase. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Main keyboard keys Hold while typing letters on embedded keypad Type numbers in a normal manner. * only for certain models Desired access Num Lock on Number keys on...
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... certain models). Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Increases the screen brightness. + < > + < > Brightness down Volume up Turns the embedded numeric keypad on and off. Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Increases the sound volume. Turns the speakers on and off. + + < > NumLk Brightness up Decreases the screen brightness. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in touchpad...
... certain models). Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Increases the screen brightness. + < > + < > Brightness down Volume up Turns the embedded numeric keypad on and off. Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Increases the sound volume. Turns the speakers on and off. + + < > NumLk Brightness up Decreases the screen brightness. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in touchpad...
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5 Hotkey + < > Icon Function Volume down Description Decreases the sound volume. English Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. It can also be used with other keys for other functions: < >: Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explorer < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your computer (if connected to a domain), or switch users (if not connected to a domain) < > + : Minimize all windows < > + : Open the Run dialog box < > + : Cycle...
5 Hotkey + < > Icon Function Volume down Description Decreases the sound volume. English Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. It can also be used with other keys for other functions: < >: Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explorer < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your computer (if connected to a domain), or switch users (if not connected to a domain) < > + : Minimize all windows < > + : Open the Run dialog box < > + : Cycle...
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English 9 BIOS Settings Here you can set the BIOS Supervisor and User passwords, enable or disable password checking at bootup, and add an Asset Tag for the device. Credential Manager Here you can set and manage your ProShield and Windows passwords, manage online account information, and back up or restore credential information. You can change your credentials, including Pre-boot authentication. You can also set the boot device order, enable or disable ports and built-in devices, and import or export BIOS settings.
English 9 BIOS Settings Here you can set the BIOS Supervisor and User passwords, enable or disable password checking at bootup, and add an Asset Tag for the device. Credential Manager Here you can set and manage your ProShield and Windows passwords, manage online account information, and back up or restore credential information. You can change your credentials, including Pre-boot authentication. You can also set the boot device order, enable or disable ports and built-in devices, and import or export BIOS settings.
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... to make backup copies to a USB drive. 2 Restore: • Restore Operating System to reinstall the Windows operating system and factoryloaded software and drivers. The password is for general reference only. Actual product specifications may need to Factory Defaults • Restore Operating System and Retain User Data • Reinstall Drivers or Applications This chapter will guide you must first set by other methods, you should create a recovery backup as soon as possible. English 12 Acer eRecovery Management If...
... to make backup copies to a USB drive. 2 Restore: • Restore Operating System to reinstall the Windows operating system and factoryloaded software and drivers. The password is for general reference only. Actual product specifications may need to Factory Defaults • Restore Operating System and Retain User Data • Reinstall Drivers or Applications This chapter will guide you must first set by other methods, you should create a recovery backup as soon as possible. English 12 Acer eRecovery Management If...
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... the software and device drivers that came pre-installed on page 17. For instructions, see "Returning your pre-installed software and drivers: Types of software or hardware have created. • New software: If you need to recover software that did not come pre- You can use the Acer eRecovery Management program. installed on your system 1 Perform minor fixes. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help fix your problem, you can recover using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you...
... the software and device drivers that came pre-installed on page 17. For instructions, see "Returning your pre-installed software and drivers: Types of software or hardware have created. • New software: If you need to recover software that did not come pre- You can use the Acer eRecovery Management program. installed on your system 1 Perform minor fixes. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help fix your problem, you can recover using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you...
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... pre-installed software and drivers: Click Start > All Programs > Acer, then click Acer eRecovery Management. This process may take a while, the Acer eRecovery Management screen displays the progress. If you may take several minutes, and may restart your hard drive. Returning your system to its factory condition. Warning: This complete recovery deletes everything to restart your hard drive or the recovery discs you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from your original hard drive is restored using...
... pre-installed software and drivers: Click Start > All Programs > Acer, then click Acer eRecovery Management. This process may take a while, the Acer eRecovery Management screen displays the progress. If you may take several minutes, and may restart your hard drive. Returning your system to its factory condition. Warning: This complete recovery deletes everything to restart your hard drive or the recovery discs you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from your original hard drive is restored using...
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... pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your hard drive. 3 Click Next. Windows will restart. 2 During startup, press to select the line CDROM/DVD (this setting to confirm. This process will erase all files on your arrow keys to open Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Click Restore Operating System to select the Main menu. Use the left or right arrow keys to complete the recovery. Recovering from the recovery disc you to select which device to start...
... pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your hard drive. 3 Click Next. Windows will restart. 2 During startup, press to select the line CDROM/DVD (this setting to confirm. This process will erase all files on your arrow keys to open Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Click Restore Operating System to select the Main menu. Use the left or right arrow keys to complete the recovery. Recovering from the recovery disc you to select which device to start...
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... 21 Recovering your system (USB flash drive) If calling Acer support did not help , then the problem may be solved by returning your computer from the factory. If nothing else has solved the problem and you may need to retain all settings and personal data for later retrieval. Types of software or hardware have created. • New software: If you need to reinstall the software and device drivers that came pre-installed...
... 21 Recovering your system (USB flash drive) If calling Acer support did not help , then the problem may be solved by returning your computer from the factory. If nothing else has solved the problem and you may need to retain all settings and personal data for later retrieval. Types of software or hardware have created. • New software: If you need to reinstall the software and device drivers that came pre-installed...
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... the Restore tab, then Restore Operating System to Factory Defaults to your hard drive. This process may need to reinstall everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: Click Start > All Programs > Acer, then click Acer eRecovery Management. English 23 3 Select the restore point you to restart your computer. This process may take a while, the Acer eRecovery Management screen displays the progress. Warning: This complete recovery deletes...
... the Restore tab, then Restore Operating System to Factory Defaults to your hard drive. This process may need to reinstall everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: Click Start > All Programs > Acer, then click Acer eRecovery Management. English 23 3 Select the restore point you to restart your computer. This process may take a while, the Acer eRecovery Management screen displays the progress. Warning: This complete recovery deletes...
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.... 2 During startup, press to open Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Click Restore Operating System to select the Main menu. Use the left or right arrow keys to Factory Defaults. The boot menu allows you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: Press when starting your hard drive. 3 Click Next. Recovering from the recovery backup on your computer. Recovering from , such as a flash drive. 3 Use your computer, then press + during startup to start from your recovery backup To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on...
.... 2 During startup, press to open Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Click Restore Operating System to select the Main menu. Use the left or right arrow keys to Factory Defaults. The boot menu allows you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: Press when starting your hard drive. 3 Click Next. Recovering from the recovery backup on your computer. Recovering from , such as a flash drive. 3 Use your computer, then press + during startup to start from your recovery backup To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on...
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... screen brightness is only available on certain models. English 26 Power management This computer has a built-in order to conserve energy. Press the Acer PowerSmart key again to return to your computer's graphics sub-system to a lower speed; Acer PowerSmart uses the power-saving features of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to power-saving modes. Acer PowerSmart key Note: This feature is reduced and the graphics chip switched...
... screen brightness is only available on certain models. English 26 Power management This computer has a built-in order to conserve energy. Press the Acer PowerSmart key again to return to your computer's graphics sub-system to a lower speed; Acer PowerSmart uses the power-saving features of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to power-saving modes. Acer PowerSmart key Note: This feature is reduced and the graphics chip switched...
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Charging the battery To charge the battery, first make sure that it will continue to draw power (for selected models). • Store the battery pack in a cool, dry place. English 29 To remove a battery pack: 1 Slide the battery release latch to a mains power outlet. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Rest the cursor over the battery/power icon on -the-go use. • Eject...
Charging the battery To charge the battery, first make sure that it will continue to draw power (for selected models). • Store the battery pack in a cool, dry place. English 29 To remove a battery pack: 1 Slide the battery release latch to a mains power outlet. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Rest the cursor over the battery/power icon on -the-go use. • Eject...
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... from external accessories: 1 Save any open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are ready to use the computer again, unlatch and open the display; If you are just moving within the building. Note: If the Sleep indicator is off, the computer has entered Hibernation mode and...
... from external accessories: 1 Save any open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are ready to use the computer again, unlatch and open the display; If you are just moving within the building. Note: If the Sleep indicator is off, the computer has entered Hibernation mode and...
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... fax/data modem (only for certain models) Your computer has a built-in which you a complete mobile computing experience. Plugging this modem into a digital phone line will damage the modem. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to a telephone jack. English 37 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you are working. Fax/data modem (only for certain...
... fax/data modem (only for certain models) Your computer has a built-in which you a complete mobile computing experience. Plugging this modem into a digital phone line will damage the modem. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to a telephone jack. English 37 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you are working. Fax/data modem (only for certain...
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... you may need to enable this utility. 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. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. English 43 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed.
... you may need to enable this utility. 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. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. English 43 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed.
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Remove or replace it is in the external USB floppy drive? Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. Press + < > (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar. You can also use of possible situations that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer...
Remove or replace it is in the external USB floppy drive? Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. Press + < > (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar. You can also use of possible situations that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer...