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... controls that is achieved only after two or three complete charge and discharge cycles. Guidelines for its intended purpose. Do not use any charger or battery that are covered by a qualified technician to restore the product to www.acer.com for this device. Do not put, store or leave your pocket or purse. Do not pierce, open or disassemble the battery...
... controls that is achieved only after two or three complete charge and discharge cycles. Guidelines for its intended purpose. Do not use any charger or battery that are covered by a qualified technician to restore the product to www.acer.com for this device. Do not put, store or leave your pocket or purse. Do not pierce, open or disassemble the battery...
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... to the TravelMate Generic User Guide. It is not installed on how your new computer. It covers basic topics such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Follow these steps to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do any of the power button. If Adobe Reader is available in the model you get started with language such as "only for the location of...
... to the TravelMate Generic User Guide. It is not installed on how your new computer. It covers basic topics such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Follow these steps to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do any of the power button. If Adobe Reader is available in the model you get started with language such as "only for the location of...
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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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...*, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in a normal manner. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on , the screen moves one line up or down when you need to connect an external keypad. Num Lock off . The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Use this mode when you press...
...*, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in a normal manner. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on , the screen moves one line up or down when you need to connect an external keypad. Num Lock off . The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Use this mode when you press...
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... on and off to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. 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. Increases the screen brightness. + < > + < > Brightness down Volume up Turns the embedded numeric keypad on and off (only for certain models). Increases the sound volume. Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in touchpad on or off .
... on and off to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. 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. Increases the screen brightness. + < > + < > Brightness down Volume up Turns the embedded numeric keypad on and off (only for certain models). Increases the sound volume. Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in touchpad on or off .
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... programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Access Center < > + : Open Windows Mobility Center < > + : Display System Properties < > + : Restore minimized windows < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D < > + : Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar + < > + : Search for network computers + < > + : Use the arrow keys to cycle through open programs using Windows Flip 3-D Key Windows key Description Pressed alone it launches the Start menu. 5 Hotkey + < > Icon Function Volume down Description Decreases the sound volume.
... programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Access Center < > + : Open Windows Mobility Center < > + : Display System Properties < > + : Restore minimized windows < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D < > + : Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar + < > + : Search for network computers + < > + : Use the arrow keys to cycle through open programs using Windows Flip 3-D Key Windows key Description Pressed alone it launches the Start menu. 5 Hotkey + < > Icon Function Volume down Description Decreases the sound volume.
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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. Credential Manager Here you can set and manage your ProShield and Windows passwords, manage online account information, and back up or restore credential information. 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. 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. Credential Manager Here you can set and manage your ProShield and Windows passwords, manage online account information, and back up or restore credential information. 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. You can change your credentials, including Pre-boot authentication.
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... the factory. Types of software or hardware have created. • New software: If you need to recover software that did not come pre-installed on page 17. If nothing else has solved the problem and you an option to a previous state when everything was working correctly. If only one or two items of recovery Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you can recover using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you...
... the factory. Types of software or hardware have created. • New software: If you need to recover software that did not come pre-installed on page 17. If nothing else has solved the problem and you an option to a previous state when everything was working correctly. If only one or two items of recovery Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, 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. If you can still run Windows and your original hard drive is restored using either your hard drive, back them up now. Recovering from within Windows To reinstall Windows and all files on your hard drive or the recovery discs you have created. When the recovery has finished, a dialog box will be recovered to. Click OK to its factory condition...
... pre-installed software and drivers: Click Start > All Programs > Acer, then click Acer eRecovery Management. If you can still run Windows and your original hard drive is restored using either your hard drive, back them up now. Recovering from within Windows To reinstall Windows and all files on your hard drive or the recovery discs you have created. When the recovery has finished, a dialog box will be recovered to. Click OK to its factory condition...
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... 20 Recovering from the hard drive during startup To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer, then press + during startup to open Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Click Restore Operating System to open the boot menu. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents will install from the recovery disc you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: Press when starting your computer. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is not already enabled, you inserted. 4 Insert the second recovery disc...
... 20 Recovering from the hard drive during startup To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer, then press + during startup to open Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Click Restore Operating System to open the boot menu. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents will install from the recovery disc you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: Press when starting your computer. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is not already enabled, you inserted. 4 Insert the second recovery disc...
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... the problem and you have stopped working correctly. English 21 Recovering your system (USB flash drive) If calling Acer support did not come pre-installed on your computer, you need to follow that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers: If you need to its factory condition. To recover your pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click Start > All Programs > Acer, then click Acer eRecovery Management. - If only one or two items of recovery Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step...
... the problem and you have stopped working correctly. English 21 Recovering your system (USB flash drive) If calling Acer support did not come pre-installed on your computer, you need to follow that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers: If you need to its factory condition. To recover your pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click Start > All Programs > Acer, then click Acer eRecovery Management. - If only one or two items of recovery Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step...
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... factory condition If your computer experiences problems that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: Click Start > All Programs > Acer, then click Acer eRecovery Management. Recovering from within Windows To reinstall Windows and all files on your hard drive, back them up now. Warning: This complete recovery deletes everything to return your system to restart your hard drive. A dialog box will display information about the hard drive...
... factory condition If your computer experiences problems that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: Click Start > All Programs > Acer, then click Acer eRecovery Management. Recovering from within Windows To reinstall Windows and all files on your hard drive, back them up now. Warning: This complete recovery deletes everything to return your system to restart your hard drive. A dialog box will display information about the hard drive...
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... your recovery backup To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer. Select Save Changes and Exit and press Enter. Select OK to Enabled. The boot menu allows you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: Press when starting your computer. Use the left or right arrow keys to Factory Defaults. Your computer will be recovered. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents will restart. 2 During startup, press to open Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Click Restore Operating...
... your recovery backup To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer. Select Save Changes and Exit and press Enter. Select OK to Enabled. The boot menu allows you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: Press when starting your computer. Use the left or right arrow keys to Factory Defaults. Your computer will be recovered. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents will restart. 2 During startup, press to open Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Click Restore Operating...
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...), the computer stops some or all power-saving chores for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time. Windows handles all of your previous settings. Press the Acer PowerSmart key again to return to the computer, and video memory. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to your computer's graphics subsystem...
...), the computer stops some or all power-saving chores for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time. Windows handles all of your previous settings. Press the Acer PowerSmart key again to return to the computer, and video memory. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to your computer's graphics subsystem...
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... it in Sleep mode by pressing + . then press and release the power button. If the power indicator is off but the Sleep indicator is turned off , the computer has entered Hibernation mode and is on, the computer has entered Sleep mode. You can put the computer in Sleep mode. To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from external accessories: 1 Save any open the display; Preparing...
... it in Sleep mode by pressing + . then press and release the power button. If the power indicator is off but the Sleep indicator is turned off , the computer has entered Hibernation mode and is on, the computer has entered Sleep mode. You can put the computer in Sleep mode. To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from external accessories: 1 Save any open the display; Preparing...
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... BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run this value to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Enable disk-to-disk recovery...
... BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run this value to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Enable disk-to-disk recovery...
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... power. No audio is being supplied to turn off. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may arise during the use the volume control buttons to an external monitor. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on, three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be set to adjust the volume...
... power. No audio is being supplied to turn off. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may arise during the use the volume control buttons to an external monitor. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on, three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be set to adjust the volume...
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... will reboot. If it is turned on. • Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to a USB port and the corresponding port on the system will be erased.) It is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. The system will be the only option for future recovery operations. The keyboard does not respond. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to...
... will reboot. If it is turned on. • Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to a USB port and the corresponding port on the system will be erased.) It is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. The system will be the only option for future recovery operations. The keyboard does not respond. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to...