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... you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Basic care and tips for using the keyboard, Audio, etc. For instructions on and off , the Just for Starters...poster helps you get started with language such as Acer eRecovery Management, using your computer Turning your computer on how to use your computer. xiii First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook...
... you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Basic care and tips for using the keyboard, Audio, etc. For instructions on and off , the Just for Starters...poster helps you get started with language such as Acer eRecovery Management, using your computer Turning your computer on how to use your computer. xiii First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook...
User Manual
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... and servicing xv Touchpad 1 Touchpad basics (with fingerprint reader) 1 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons) 2 Using the keyboard 3 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad* 3 Windows keys 4 Audio 5 Acer PureZone (only for certain models) 5 Video 5 16:9 display (only for certain models) 5 Using the system utilities 6 Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) 6 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 7 Acer Backup Manager 8 Power management 9 Acer eRecovery Management 10 Burn backup discs 11 Restore 12 Restore Windows from backup discs 13 Battery...
... and servicing xv Touchpad 1 Touchpad basics (with fingerprint reader) 1 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons) 2 Using the keyboard 3 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad* 3 Windows keys 4 Audio 5 Acer PureZone (only for certain models) 5 Video 5 16:9 display (only for certain models) 5 Using the system utilities 6 Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) 6 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 7 Acer Backup Manager 8 Power management 9 Acer eRecovery Management 10 Burn backup discs 11 Restore 12 Restore Windows from backup discs 13 Battery...
User Manual
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... lock 23 Using passwords 23 Entering passwords 24 Setting passwords 24 Expanding through options 25 Connectivity options 25 Fax/data modem (only for certain models) 25 Built-in network feature 26 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 26 IEEE 1394 port (only for certain models) 27 High-Definition Multimedia Interface (only for certain models) 27 ExpressCard (only for certain models) 28 Installing memory 29 BIOS utility 30 Boot sequence 30 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 30 Password 30 Using software 31 Playing DVD...
... lock 23 Using passwords 23 Entering passwords 24 Setting passwords 24 Expanding through options 25 Connectivity options 25 Fax/data modem (only for certain models) 25 Built-in network feature 26 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 26 IEEE 1394 port (only for certain models) 27 High-Definition Multimedia Interface (only for certain models) 27 ExpressCard (only for certain models) 28 Installing memory 29 BIOS utility 30 Boot sequence 30 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 30 Password 30 Using software 31 Playing DVD...
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...: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is sensitive to use finger on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button. Function Left button Right button Main touchpad Execute Select Drag Access context menu Quickly click twice. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). rest your finger on the touchpad on your PC depends on a mouse. The exact configuration of your touchpad. dry...
...: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is sensitive to use finger on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button. Function Left button Right button Main touchpad Execute Select Drag Access context menu Quickly click twice. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). rest your finger on the touchpad on your PC depends on a mouse. The exact configuration of your touchpad. dry...
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... Caps Lock When Caps Lock is indicated by small characters located on , the screen moves one line up or down when + you need to connect an external keypad. It is on, all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on Num Lock off . Desired access Num Lock on the keys. cursor-control keys. 3 English Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad*, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function...
... Caps Lock When Caps Lock is indicated by small characters located on , the screen moves one line up or down when + you need to connect an external keypad. It is on, all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on Num Lock off . Desired access Num Lock on the keys. cursor-control keys. 3 English Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad*, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function...
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... you're not connected to a network domain) < > + : Minimizes all windows < > + : Open the Run dialog box < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Windows, some shortcuts may not function as described. it opens the application's context menu. it launches the Start menu. English 4 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Windows key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button;
... you're not connected to a network domain) < > + : Minimizes all windows < > + : Open the Run dialog box < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Windows, some shortcuts may not function as described. it opens the application's context menu. it launches the Start menu. English 4 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Windows key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button;
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... onscreen instructions: 1 Select the content you can also create backups manually by pressing the Acer Backup Manager key. You will need to. If you wish to change your entire system or selected files and folders according to a schedule or as you need to select an external drive or your risks of your settings at any time, run Acer Backup Manager from this screen you will increase your D: drive; To start Acer Backup Manager...
... onscreen instructions: 1 Select the content you can also create backups manually by pressing the Acer Backup Manager key. You will need to. If you wish to change your entire system or selected files and folders according to a schedule or as you need to select an external drive or your risks of your settings at any time, run Acer Backup Manager from this screen you will increase your D: drive; To start Acer Backup Manager...
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...'s graphics sub-system to reduce overall power consumption. System activity refers to the computer, and video memory. When you press the Acer PowerSmart key, the screen brightness is only available on certain models. The Acer PowerSmart key uses the power-saving features of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to any activity involving one or more of your previous settings. If no activity is detected for a period of time...
...'s graphics sub-system to reduce overall power consumption. System activity refers to the computer, and video memory. When you press the Acer PowerSmart key, the screen brightness is only available on certain models. The Acer PowerSmart key uses the power-saving features of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to any activity involving one or more of your previous settings. If no activity is detected for a period of time...
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... backup disc and enable the F12 Boot Menu via the BIOS Setup Utility. 1 Turn on certain models. English 13 Restore Windows from . 8 Use the arrow keys to select the optical drive, then press the ENTER key. Windows will be installed from the recovery disc. 9 Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow the onscreen prompts to complete the restore. 10 Remove the recovery disc from your computer. 2 During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to enter BIOS Setup...
... backup disc and enable the F12 Boot Menu via the BIOS Setup Utility. 1 Turn on certain models. English 13 Restore Windows from . 8 Use the arrow keys to select the optical drive, then press the ENTER key. Windows will be installed from the recovery disc. 9 Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow the onscreen prompts to complete the restore. 10 Remove the recovery disc from your computer. 2 During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to enter BIOS Setup...
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... in Sleep mode by pressing + . 19 English Taking your notebook PC with your office desk to consider when moving the computer, close and latch the display. Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect 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 on Start...
... in Sleep mode by pressing + . 19 English Taking your notebook PC with your office desk to consider when moving the computer, close and latch the display. Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect 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 on Start...
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... features include hardware and software locks - Do not forget your Supervisor Password! Using passwords Passwords protect your computer from Hibernation for your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to protect and take care of this password with password checkpoints on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use. Once set, you need to the BIOS utility. Setting these passwords creates several different...
... features include hardware and software locks - Do not forget your Supervisor Password! Using passwords Passwords protect your computer from Hibernation for your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to protect and take care of this password with password checkpoints on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use. Once set, you need to the BIOS utility. Setting these passwords creates several different...
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... modem into a digital phone line will damage the modem. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to your computer as you would with digital phone lines. Please make sure that the cable you use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to a telephone jack. Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to the computer, read the following section.
... modem into a digital phone line will damage the modem. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to your computer as you would with digital phone lines. Please make sure that the cable you use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to a telephone jack. Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to the computer, read the following section.
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while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen and use the and keys to Enabled. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; Password To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from...
while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen and use the and keys to Enabled. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; Password To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from...
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... screen. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may arise during the use the volume control buttons to adjust the volume. Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to an external monitor. Press + < > (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to save power. In Windows, look at the volume control...
... screen. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may arise during the use the volume control buttons to adjust the volume. Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to an external monitor. Press + < > (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to save power. In Windows, look at the volume control...
Quick Guide
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.... TravelMate Notebook Series Quick Guide Original Issue: 06/2011 Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer recommends... Search & Decide with Microsoft® Office 2010 - Find and organize the answers you need using Bing™, so you can make faster, more informed decisions. Productivity Software Work Great with Bing - Express your photos with Office 2010. Easily edit and print your ideas, solve problems...
.... TravelMate Notebook Series Quick Guide Original Issue: 06/2011 Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer recommends... Search & Decide with Microsoft® Office 2010 - Find and organize the answers you need using Bing™, so you can make faster, more informed decisions. Productivity Software Work Great with Bing - Express your photos with Office 2010. Easily edit and print your ideas, solve problems...
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... the TravelMate product series. Follow the instructions on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Please understand that due to its nature, the Generic User Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. The Quick Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of guides: First off, the setup poster helps you get started with language such as using the keyboard and audio, etc...
... the TravelMate product series. Follow the instructions on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Please understand that due to its nature, the Generic User Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. The Quick Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of guides: First off, the setup poster helps you get started with language such as using the keyboard and audio, etc...
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...Display screen displays computer output (configuration may vary by model). 3 Microphones Two internal microphones for three-step data backup. Indicates the computer's power status. Acer PowerSmart Puts your computer into your computer. 5 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the and right) left and right mouse buttons. Acer InstantView Opens the Acer InstantView application. 8 Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for stereo sound recording. 4 Keyboard For entering data into power-saving key mode (configuration may vary by model...
...Display screen displays computer output (configuration may vary by model). 3 Microphones Two internal microphones for three-step data backup. Indicates the computer's power status. Acer PowerSmart Puts your computer into your computer. 5 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the and right) left and right mouse buttons. Acer InstantView Opens the Acer InstantView application. 8 Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for stereo sound recording. 4 Keyboard For entering data into power-saving key mode (configuration may vary by model...
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...the screen brightness. Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Turns the internal touchpad on and off. + + + + + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off to save power. Hotkey + Icon Function Description Communication Enables/disables the computer's communication devices. + + + + Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad 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...
...the screen brightness. Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Turns the internal touchpad on and off. + + + + + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off to save power. Hotkey + Icon Function Description Communication Enables/disables the computer's communication devices. + + + + Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad 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...
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... AC mode. Only one card can operate at any time. Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Jump to remove/install the card. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in -1 card reader Power indicator 2 Battery indicator HDD indicator 3 Description Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Stop playing the selected media file. Return to the previous media file...
... AC mode. Only one card can operate at any time. Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Jump to remove/install the card. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in -1 card reader Power indicator 2 Battery indicator HDD indicator 3 Description Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Stop playing the selected media file. Return to the previous media file...
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... 3 Communication switch / indicator Description Enables/disables the computer's communication devices / indicates the computer's wireless connectivity device status. Connects to USB 2.0 or eSATA devices (only for certain models). 4 USB 2.0 / e SATA port Note: If you plug in an eSATA device you will have three USB ports available. Left view 12 34 5 6 # Icon 1 Item Description Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. 2 External display (VGA) port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 3 HDMI port Supports high...
... 3 Communication switch / indicator Description Enables/disables the computer's communication devices / indicates the computer's wireless connectivity device status. Connects to USB 2.0 or eSATA devices (only for certain models). 4 USB 2.0 / e SATA port Note: If you plug in an eSATA device you will have three USB ports available. Left view 12 34 5 6 # Icon 1 Item Description Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. 2 External display (VGA) port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 3 HDMI port Supports high...