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... this product through cabinet slots as opening or removing covers may expose you to qualified service personnel. Dummies protect unused slots from lithium battery pack. • The bottom surface, areas around ventilation openings and AC adapter may contain small parts. Save the dummies for ventilation ...to ensure reliable operation of internal components and to prevent battery leakage, do not come in contact with plastic dummies installed in the card slots. Never spill liquid of small children. Your ...
... this product through cabinet slots as opening or removing covers may expose you to qualified service personnel. Dummies protect unused slots from lithium battery pack. • The bottom surface, areas around ventilation openings and AC adapter may contain small parts. Save the dummies for ventilation ...to ensure reliable operation of internal components and to prevent battery leakage, do not come in contact with plastic dummies installed in the card slots. Never spill liquid of small children. Your ...
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...to leak acid, become hot, explode or ignite and cause injury and/or damage. If the battery leaks and you carry a spare battery in your pocket or purse. Batteries may damage the battery or the connecting object. Dispose of other controls may not work by a qualified technician to ...• The product does not operate normally after two or three complete charge and discharge cycles. Accidental short-circuiting can be reduced if the battery is damaged. English vi • The product has been dropped or the case has been damaged. • The product exhibits a distinct ...
...to leak acid, become hot, explode or ignite and cause injury and/or damage. If the battery leaks and you carry a spare battery in your pocket or purse. Batteries may damage the battery or the connecting object. Dispose of other controls may not work by a qualified technician to ...• The product does not operate normally after two or three complete charge and discharge cycles. Accidental short-circuiting can be reduced if the battery is damaged. English vi • The product has been dropped or the case has been damaged. • The product exhibits a distinct ...
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... DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D'OUVERTURE. VARO! ADVARSEL: LASERSTRÅLING VEDÅBNING SE IKKE IND I STRÅLEN. Batteries may explode if not handled properly. EVITE EXPONERSE A LOS RAYOS. LAVATTAESSA OLET ALTTINA LASERSÅTEILYLLE. Follow local regulations when disposing of fire... could affect performance. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to www.acer.com for Optical Drive Device Note: Information in fire. Caution for battery shipping documents. Do not disassemble or dispose of any trouble with your product. Note: Please refer...
... DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D'OUVERTURE. VARO! ADVARSEL: LASERSTRÅLING VEDÅBNING SE IKKE IND I STRÅLEN. Batteries may explode if not handled properly. EVITE EXPONERSE A LOS RAYOS. LAVATTAESSA OLET ALTTINA LASERSÅTEILYLLE. Follow local regulations when disposing of fire... could affect performance. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to www.acer.com for Optical Drive Device Note: Information in fire. Caution for battery shipping documents. Do not disassemble or dispose of any trouble with your product. Note: Please refer...
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Recycle if possible. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. English xvi Taking care of your battery pack Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of the following occurs: • The computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged; • ... Please refer to local regulations. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1 Turn off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. If either of the same kind as replacements. Keep them away from children. • Dispose of used...
Recycle if possible. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. English xvi Taking care of your battery pack Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of the following occurs: • The computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged; • ... Please refer to local regulations. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1 Turn off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. If either of the same kind as replacements. Keep them away from children. • Dispose of used...
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...your computer on and off xiv Taking care of your computer xv Taking care of your AC adapter xv Taking care of your battery pack xvi Cleaning and servicing xvi Touchpad 1 Touchpad basics (for models with separate buttons) 1 Touchpad basics (for models with ...integrated buttons) 2 Using the keyboard 4 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad* 4 Hotkeys 5 Windows keys 6 Acer ProShield 8 Overview 8 Setting up ProShield 8 Personal Secure Disk 9 BIOS Settings 10 Credential Manager 10 Data Protection 11 Data Removal 11 Remote Manageability 12...
...your computer on and off xiv Taking care of your computer xv Taking care of your AC adapter xv Taking care of your battery pack xvi Cleaning and servicing xvi Touchpad 1 Touchpad basics (for models with separate buttons) 1 Touchpad basics (for models with ...integrated buttons) 2 Using the keyboard 4 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad* 4 Hotkeys 5 Windows keys 6 Acer ProShield 8 Overview 8 Setting up ProShield 8 Personal Secure Disk 9 BIOS Settings 10 Credential Manager 10 Data Protection 11 Data Removal 11 Remote Manageability 12...
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Acer eRecovery Management 20 Creating a recovery backup (Optical drive) 21 Creating a recovery backup (USB flash drive) 22 Recovering your system (Optical drive) 25 To recover your ... condition 30 Returning your system to its factory condition 31 Acer Backup Manager 33 Power management 34 Battery pack 35 Battery pack characteristics 35 Maximizing the battery's life 35 Installing and removing the battery pack 36 Charging the battery 37 Checking the battery level 37 Optimizing battery life 37 Battery-low warning 37 Taking your notebook PC with you...
Acer eRecovery Management 20 Creating a recovery backup (Optical drive) 21 Creating a recovery backup (USB flash drive) 22 Recovering your system (Optical drive) 25 To recover your ... condition 30 Returning your system to its factory condition 31 Acer Backup Manager 33 Power management 34 Battery pack 35 Battery pack characteristics 35 Maximizing the battery's life 35 Installing and removing the battery pack 36 Charging the battery 37 Checking the battery level 37 Optimizing battery life 37 Battery-low warning 37 Taking your notebook PC with you...
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... the AC adapter and fully charge the battery. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter. 4 Turn on ordering a spare battery pack. Battery pack characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristics: • Employs current battery technology standards. • Delivers a battery-low warning. English 35 Battery pack The computer uses a battery pack that the battery's performance will diminish with the computer turned off...
... the AC adapter and fully charge the battery. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter. 4 Turn on ordering a spare battery pack. Battery pack characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristics: • Employs current battery technology standards. • Delivers a battery-low warning. English 35 Battery pack The computer uses a battery pack that the battery's performance will diminish with the computer turned off...
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...turn off the computer first. If you want to use the battery, the faster it is fully charged. • Not discharging and recharging the battery to release the battery. 2 Pull the battery from obtaining the maximum battery charge, and will also shorten the effective lifespan of about 300... computer. Installing and removing the battery pack Important! To install a battery pack: 1 Align the battery with the battery inserted. In addition, the useful lifespan of the battery is facing up. 2 Slide the battery into the battery bay and gently push until the battery locks in place. make sure ...
...turn off the computer first. If you want to use the battery, the faster it is fully charged. • Not discharging and recharging the battery to release the battery. 2 Pull the battery from obtaining the maximum battery charge, and will also shorten the effective lifespan of about 300... computer. Installing and removing the battery pack Important! To install a battery pack: 1 Align the battery with the battery inserted. In addition, the useful lifespan of the battery is facing up. 2 Slide the battery into the battery bay and gently push until the battery locks in place. make sure ...
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... and connect to the Windows power meter. Warning: Connect the AC adapter as soon as it will be lost if the battery to start the next day with the computer turned off results in a cool, dry place. You can continue to see the... prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. English 37 Charging the battery To charge the battery, first make sure that it is charging. Charging the battery overnight before retiring for selected models). • Store the battery pack in a significantly faster charge time. The recommended temperature is not being...
... and connect to the Windows power meter. Warning: Connect the AC adapter as soon as it will be lost if the battery to start the next day with the computer turned off results in a cool, dry place. You can continue to see the... prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. English 37 Charging the battery To charge the battery, first make sure that it is charging. Charging the battery overnight before retiring for selected models). • Store the battery pack in a significantly faster charge time. The recommended temperature is not being...
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Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then connect to recharge the battery rapidly. An extra fully charged battery pack is unavailable. Save all applications. 3. Close all necessary files. 2. Turn off the computer. Save all necessary files. 3. Turn ... your situation: Situation Recommended Action The AC adapter and a power outlet are available. 1. You have no spare battery pack. 1. Resume work . The AC adapter or a power outlet is available. 1. Replace the battery pack. 5. Turn off the computer if you want to the mains power supply. 2. Turn off the computer...
Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then connect to recharge the battery rapidly. An extra fully charged battery pack is unavailable. Save all applications. 3. Close all necessary files. 2. Turn off the computer. Save all necessary files. 3. Turn ... your situation: Situation Recommended Action The AC adapter and a power outlet are available. 1. You have no spare battery pack. 1. Resume work . The AC adapter or a power outlet is available. 1. Replace the battery pack. 5. Turn off the computer if you want to the mains power supply. 2. Turn off the computer...
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... other than your home or vice versa. If the meeting is relatively short, you probably do not need to turn the computer back on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode for the trip home: • Check that you are not actively using the computer. What to bring to... is off . To resume, open the display (if closed), then press and release the power button. Preparing the computer After disconnecting the computer from your battery is not fully charged, you may enter Hibernation mode after being in Sleep mode. English 40 Note: If the Sleep indicator is off, the computer...
... other than your home or vice versa. If the meeting is relatively short, you probably do not need to turn the computer back on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode for the trip home: • Check that you are not actively using the computer. What to bring to... is off . To resume, open the display (if closed), then press and release the power button. Preparing the computer After disconnecting the computer from your battery is not fully charged, you may enter Hibernation mode after being in Sleep mode. English 40 Note: If the Sleep indicator is off, the computer...
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...you need to stop for an extended period of time and cannot carry the computer with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to room temperature slowly. If you use your computer at home. Preparing the computer Prepare ... the computer in the trunk of time, you might also want to purchase a second AC adapter for use another printer Make sure that the battery in an environment with the computer When you are moving within a larger distance, for instance, from home. Allow the computer to return to room...
...you need to stop for an extended period of time and cannot carry the computer with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to room temperature slowly. If you use your computer at home. Preparing the computer Prepare ... the computer in the trunk of time, you might also want to purchase a second AC adapter for use another printer Make sure that the battery in an environment with the computer When you are moving within a larger distance, for instance, from home. Allow the computer to return to room...
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... following items with you: • AC adapter • Power cords that are appropriate for the country to which you are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use converter kits sold for appliances to power the computer. • If you are using...
... following items with you: • AC adapter • Power cords that are appropriate for the country to which you are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use converter kits sold for appliances to power the computer. • If you are using...
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... card gently into position. Then turn the computer over to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. Then pull the card free from the memory cover; then lift and remove the memory cover. Installing memory Note: Information in this section may...
... card gently into position. Then turn the computer over to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. Then pull the card free from the memory cover; then lift and remove the memory cover. Installing memory Note: Information in this section may...
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The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size. English 50 3 (a) Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot, then (b) gently press it down until it clicks into place. 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw. 5 Reinstall the battery pack, and reconnect the AC adapter. 6 Turn on the computer. Please consult a qualified technician or contact your local Acer dealer.
The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size. English 50 3 (a) Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot, then (b) gently press it down until it clicks into place. 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw. 5 Reinstall the battery pack, and reconnect the AC adapter. 6 Turn on the computer. Please consult a qualified technician or contact your local Acer dealer.
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Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be too low. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to the power outlet. • If it ... the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be too low. Look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the battery, it with a system disk and press + + to resume. Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. Easy solutions are...
Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be too low. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to the power outlet. • If it ... the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be too low. Look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the battery, it with a system disk and press + + to resume. Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. Easy solutions are...
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... common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Contact your dealer. Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Error messages CMOS battery bad CMOS checksum error Disk boot failure Equipment configuration error Hard disk 0 error Hard disk 0 extended type error I/O parity error Keyboard error or no keyboard...
... common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Contact your dealer. Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Error messages CMOS battery bad CMOS checksum error Disk boot failure Equipment configuration error Hard disk 0 error Hard disk 0 extended type error I/O parity error Keyboard error or no keyboard...