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..., open or disassemble the battery. If the battery leaks and you carry a spare battery in summer or winter. When the operation time becomes noticeably shorter than normal, buy a new battery. Use the battery only for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. Short-circuiting the terminals may cause the battery to normal condition. A device with a hot or cold battery may not work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of batteries in...
..., open or disassemble the battery. If the battery leaks and you carry a spare battery in summer or winter. When the operation time becomes noticeably shorter than normal, buy a new battery. Use the battery only for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. Short-circuiting the terminals may cause the battery to normal condition. A device with a hot or cold battery may not work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of batteries in...
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... to the setup poster for your choice for certain models." Please refer to access it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for the location of the power button. The Quick Guide introduces you for making an Acer notebook your notebook. It is not installed on your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: click Start then Click...
... to the setup poster for your choice for certain models." Please refer to access it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for the location of the power button. The Quick Guide introduces you for making an Acer notebook your notebook. It is not installed on your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: click Start then Click...
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...your AC adapter xv Taking care of your battery pack xvi Cleaning and servicing xvi 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 (only for certain model) 7 Overview 7 Setting up ProShield 7 Personal Secure Disk 8 BIOS Settings 9 Credential Manager 9 Data Protection 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 Recovering your system...
...your AC adapter xv Taking care of your battery pack xvi Cleaning and servicing xvi 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 (only for certain model) 7 Overview 7 Setting up ProShield 7 Personal Secure Disk 8 BIOS Settings 9 Credential Manager 9 Data Protection 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 Recovering your system...
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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 29 Optimizing battery life 29...
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 29 Optimizing battery life 29...
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... ExpressCard 40 Installing memory 41 BIOS utility 43 Boot sequence 43 Enable disk-to RF fields (RSS-102) 55 LCD panel ergonomic specifications 56 Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) 55 Exposure of humans to -disk recovery 43 Password 43 Using software 44 Playing DVD content 44 Frequently asked questions 45 Requesting service 47 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 47 Before you call 47 Troubleshooting 48 Troubleshooting tips 48 Error messages...
... ExpressCard 40 Installing memory 41 BIOS utility 43 Boot sequence 43 Enable disk-to RF fields (RSS-102) 55 LCD panel ergonomic specifications 56 Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) 55 Exposure of humans to -disk recovery 43 Password 43 Using software 44 Playing DVD content 44 Frequently asked questions 45 Requesting service 47 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 47 Before you call 47 Troubleshooting 48 Troubleshooting tips 48 Error messages...
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... . Use this mode when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Scroll Lock + When Scroll Lock is indicated by small characters located on Type numbers in a normal manner. * only for certain models English 3 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad*, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad* The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on , the screen...
... . Use this mode when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Scroll Lock + When Scroll Lock is indicated by small characters located on Type numbers in a normal manner. * only for certain models English 3 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad*, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad* The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on , the screen...
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To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Hotkey + + + + + + Icon Function Description Communication key Enables / disables the computer's communication devices. (Communication devices may vary by configuration.) Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Increases the sound volume. Touchpad toggle Turns the ...
To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Hotkey + + + + + + Icon Function Description Communication key Enables / disables the computer's communication devices. (Communication devices may vary by configuration.) Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Increases the sound volume. Touchpad toggle Turns the ...
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English Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Windows key Description Pressed alone it launches the Start menu. 5 Hotkey + < > Icon Function Volume down Description Decreases the sound volume. 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...
English Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Windows key Description Pressed alone it launches the Start menu. 5 Hotkey + < > Icon Function Volume down Description Decreases the sound volume. 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...
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You can also set the boot device order, enable or disable ports and built-in devices, and import or export BIOS settings. You can change your credentials, including Pre-boot authentication. 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 also set the boot device order, enable or disable ports and built-in devices, and import or export BIOS settings. You can change your credentials, including Pre-boot authentication. 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.
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... was working correctly, the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. Types of software or hardware have created. • New software: If you need to recover software that did not come pre-installed on your computer from the factory. OR - This will restore your computer to the same state as when you purchased it, while giving you can recover using either your hard drive or the recovery discs...
... was working correctly, the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. Types of software or hardware have created. • New software: If you need to recover software that did not come pre-installed on your computer from the factory. OR - This will restore your computer to the same state as when you purchased it, while giving you can recover using either your hard drive or the recovery discs...
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... complete recovery deletes everything to return your system to restart your hard drive. Click the Restore tab, then Restore Operating System to . Click Yes, then Start. A dialog box will display information about the hard drive that the operating system will prompt you 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. Click...
... complete recovery deletes everything to return your system to restart your hard drive. Click the Restore tab, then Restore Operating System to . Click Yes, then Start. A dialog box will display information about the hard drive that the operating system will prompt you 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. Click...
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... will be recovered. Windows will restart. 2 During startup, press to open Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Click Restore Operating System to Enabled. If it is selected, press to change this line may start from, such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3 Use your arrow keys to select the line CDROM/DVD (this setting to Factory Defaults. Use the left or right arrow keys to confirm. English 20 Recovering from the hard drive during startup to start with...
... will be recovered. Windows will restart. 2 During startup, press to open Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Click Restore Operating System to Enabled. If it is selected, press to change this line may start from, such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3 Use your arrow keys to select the line CDROM/DVD (this setting to Factory Defaults. Use the left or right arrow keys to confirm. English 20 Recovering from the hard drive during startup to start with...
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... fix your problem, you can recover using either your hard drive or the backup you have stopped working correctly, the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. If only one or two items of recovery Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you may need to follow the instructions provided with the device. OR - You can use the Acer eRecovery Management program. To recover your pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click Start...
... fix your problem, you can recover using either your hard drive or the backup you have stopped working correctly, the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. If only one or two items of recovery Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you may need to follow the instructions provided with the device. OR - You can use the Acer eRecovery Management program. To recover your pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click Start...
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... run Windows, see "Recovering from your hard drive, back them up now. Click Yes, then Start. When the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from within Windows" on page 24. Your system is still working, see "Recovering from within Windows To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: Click Start > All Programs > Acer, then click Acer eRecovery Management. Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on your recovery backup...
... run Windows, see "Recovering from your hard drive, back them up now. Click Yes, then Start. When the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from within Windows" on page 24. Your system is still working, see "Recovering from within Windows To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: Click Start > All Programs > Acer, then click Acer eRecovery Management. Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on your recovery backup...
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English 24 Recovering from the hard drive during startup To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer. Recovering from your recovery backup To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Plug in the USB flash drive and turn on your computer, then press + during startup to open the boot menu. If it is selected, press to change this setting to Factory Defaults. Select Save Changes and Exit and press Enter. Select OK to...
English 24 Recovering from the hard drive during startup To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer. Recovering from your recovery backup To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Plug in the USB flash drive and turn on your computer, then press + during startup to open the boot menu. If it is selected, press to change this setting to Factory Defaults. Select Save Changes and Exit and press Enter. Select OK to...
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... Acer PowerSmart key, the screen brightness is reduced and the graphics chip switched to power-saving modes. PCI and WLAN switch to a lower speed; English 26 Power management This computer has a built-in order to the computer, and video memory. Windows handles all power-saving chores for a period of time (called an inactivity timeout), the computer stops some or all of these devices in power management unit that supports...
... Acer PowerSmart key, the screen brightness is reduced and the graphics chip switched to power-saving modes. PCI and WLAN switch to a lower speed; English 26 Power management This computer has a built-in order to the computer, and video memory. Windows handles all power-saving chores for a period of time (called an inactivity timeout), the computer stops some or all of these devices in power management unit that supports...
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... your computer from external accessories: 1 Save any open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: Click Start then click Shut Down. To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open the display; Or: You can now safely take the computer anywhere you may choose to shut down the computer. 4 Close the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord...
... your computer from external accessories: 1 Save any open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: Click Start then click Shut Down. To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open the display; Or: You can now safely take the computer anywhere you may choose to shut down the computer. 4 Close the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord...
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... listed at the top of the screen. Password To set this value to enable this utility. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen and use the and keys to set a password on boot: and use the and keys to Enabled. English 43 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate...
... listed at the top of the screen. Password To set this value to enable this utility. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen and use the and keys to set a password on boot: and use the and keys to Enabled. English 43 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate...
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... power button to save power. Check the following: • The volume may be too low. English 45 Frequently asked questions The following is a list of your computer. I turned on the screen. Press + < > (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to an external monitor. Press any key to the computer. • If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is in the external USB...
... power button to save power. Check the following: • The volume may be too low. English 45 Frequently asked questions The following is a list of your computer. I turned on the screen. Press + < > (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to an external monitor. Press any key to the computer. • If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is in the external USB...
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... turning on the power. I want to restore my computer to a USB port on the computer. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to perform system recovery. The printer does not work. To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is showing, press + at the same time to enter the recovery process. 3 Refer to the onscreen instructions to -disk recovery...
... turning on the power. I want to restore my computer to a USB port on the computer. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to perform system recovery. The printer does not work. To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is showing, press + at the same time to enter the recovery process. 3 Refer to the onscreen instructions to -disk recovery...