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... replace the power cord set . For safety reasons, and to prolong the lifetime of the battery, charging will often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other risks. If you need for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. Guidelines for service • the product does not operate normally after two or three complete charge and discharge cycles. Do not pierce, open or disassemble...
... replace the power cord set . For safety reasons, and to prolong the lifetime of the battery, charging will often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other risks. If you need for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. Guidelines for service • the product does not operate normally after two or three complete charge and discharge cycles. Do not pierce, open or disassemble...
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... system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. It is not installed on your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. Follow the instructions on the screen to use your mobile computing needs. poster helps you get started with setting up your notebook. This guide contains detailed information on page 15 for the location of the power button. Follow these steps to access it...
... system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. It is not installed on your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. Follow the instructions on the screen to use your mobile computing needs. poster helps you get started with setting up your notebook. This guide contains detailed information on page 15 for the location of the power button. Follow these steps to access it...
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... Using a computer security lock 36 Audio 37 Adjusting the volume 37 Using the system utilities 38 Acer BiopProtect (manufacturing option) 38 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 39 Launch Manager 40 Norton Internet Security 41 NTI Shadow 42 Frequently asked questions 43 Requesting service 46 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 46 Before you call 46 Battery pack 47 Battery pack characteristics 47 Maximizing the battery's life 47 Installing and removing the battery pack 48 Charging...
... Using a computer security lock 36 Audio 37 Adjusting the volume 37 Using the system utilities 38 Acer BiopProtect (manufacturing option) 38 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 39 Launch Manager 40 Norton Internet Security 41 NTI Shadow 42 Frequently asked questions 43 Requesting service 46 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 46 Before you call 46 Battery pack 47 Battery pack characteristics 47 Maximizing the battery's life 47 Installing and removing the battery pack 48 Charging...
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... 79 Expanding through options 57 Connectivity options 57 Fax/data modem 57 Built-in network feature 58 Fast Infrared (FIR) 58 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 59 IEEE 1394 port 59 PC Card slot 60 Installing memory 61 BIOS utility 61 Boot sequence 61 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 62 Password 62 Using software 62 Playing DVD movies 62 Acer eRecovery Management 63 Create backup 63 Burn backup disc 64 Restore and recovery 64 Troubleshooting 65 Troubleshooting tips 65 Error messages 65 Regulations and...
... 79 Expanding through options 57 Connectivity options 57 Fax/data modem 57 Built-in network feature 58 Fast Infrared (FIR) 58 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 59 IEEE 1394 port 59 PC Card slot 60 Installing memory 61 BIOS utility 61 Boot sequence 61 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 62 Password 62 Using software 62 Playing DVD movies 62 Acer eRecovery Management 63 Create backup 63 Burn backup disc 64 Restore and recovery 64 Troubleshooting 65 Troubleshooting tips 65 Error messages 65 Regulations and...
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... default in the upper half of your system. Make sure to external storage media. • Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. • Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. Displayed by reformatting your screen, it provides access to create it. Actual product specifications may vary. • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power...
... default in the upper half of your system. Make sure to external storage media. • Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. • Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. Displayed by reformatting your screen, it provides access to create it. Actual product specifications may vary. • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power...
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... restore power plans, as required. Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your new power plan. Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver. To create a new power plan: Creating customized power plans allows you to save and quickly switch to a personalized set of power options. 1 Click the Create Power Plan icon. 2 Enter a name for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options...
... restore power plans, as required. Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your new power plan. Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver. To create a new power plan: Creating customized power plans allows you to save and quickly switch to a personalized set of power options. 1 Click the Create Power Plan icon. 2 Enter a name for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options...
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Empowering Technology 6 Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you need to use an external resolution that are not auto-detected, launch Acer ePresentation Management to choose an appropriate display setting. For projectors and external devices that is connected to an external display device or projector using Display Properties or the utility provided by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display is not supported by the graphics vendor. Note: If...
Empowering Technology 6 Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you need to use an external resolution that are not auto-detected, launch Acer ePresentation Management to choose an appropriate display setting. For projectors and external devices that is connected to an external display device or projector using Display Properties or the utility provided by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display is not supported by the graphics vendor. Note: If...
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... set without any of CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, HD-DVD or Blu-ray drive devices. • Floppy Drive Devices - 3.5-inch floppy drives only. Empowering Technology 8 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is simple yet effective utility that allows you to lock removable storage, optical and floppy drive devices to ensure that can be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system. • Optical Drive Devices - includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives...
... set without any of CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, HD-DVD or Blu-ray drive devices. • Floppy Drive Devices - 3.5-inch floppy drives only. Empowering Technology 8 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is simple yet effective utility that allows you to lock removable storage, optical and floppy drive devices to ensure that can be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system. • Optical Drive Devices - includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives...
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... service on /off , and a shortcut to fit the situation as you change locations, networks or activities. To launch Windows Mobility Center: • Use the shortcut key < > + • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display...
... service on /off , and a shortcut to fit the situation as you change locations, networks or activities. To launch Windows Mobility Center: • Use the shortcut key < > + • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display...
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... PC Card from the slot. Connects to an AC adapter. button PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card. 3 Two USB 2.0 Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB ports mouse, USB camera). 4 S-Video/TV-out Connects to a television or display device (NTSC/PAL) port with S-video input. 5 Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based port network. 6 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., external (VGA) port monitor, LCD projector). 7 DC-in jack Connects to a phone line. Rear view # Icon 1 2 Item Ventilation slots Modem (RJ-11) port Description Enable the...
... PC Card from the slot. Connects to an AC adapter. button PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card. 3 Two USB 2.0 Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB ports mouse, USB camera). 4 S-Video/TV-out Connects to a television or display device (NTSC/PAL) port with S-video input. 5 Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based port network. 6 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., external (VGA) port monitor, LCD projector). 7 DC-in jack Connects to a phone line. Rear view # Icon 1 2 Item Ventilation slots Modem (RJ-11) port Description Enable the...
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...™ wireless technology (for selected models) System memory Up to 2 GB of DDR2 533/667 MHz memory (for EX4220 only), upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) Storage subsystem • 80/120/160 GB or larger hard disk drive with Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) enhancement • Optical drive options: • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive • DVD/CD-RW combo drive • 5-in-1 card reader supporting Secure...
...™ wireless technology (for selected models) System memory Up to 2 GB of DDR2 533/667 MHz memory (for EX4220 only), upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) Storage subsystem • 80/120/160 GB or larger hard disk drive with Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) enhancement • Optical drive options: • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive • DVD/CD-RW combo drive • 5-in-1 card reader supporting Secure...
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... Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (manufacturing option) Seamless touchpad pointing device with 4-way scroll button (manufacturing option) 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support, independent Euro and US dollar sign keys Easy-launch buttons: Empowering Key, Internet, email, user-progammable Productivity keys: Lock, Presentation, Sync Front-access communication switches: WLAN and Bluetooth® Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers Intel® High Definition Audio support Built-in microphone...
... Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (manufacturing option) Seamless touchpad pointing device with 4-way scroll button (manufacturing option) 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support, independent Euro and US dollar sign keys Easy-launch buttons: Empowering Key, Internet, email, user-progammable Productivity keys: Lock, Presentation, Sync Front-access communication switches: WLAN and Bluetooth® Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers Intel® High Definition Audio support Built-in microphone...
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... USB 2.0 ports IEEE 1394 port Fast Infrared (FIR) port External display (VGA) port S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port Headphones/speaker/line-out jack Line-in jack Microphone jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port DC-in jack for AC adaptor Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) enhancement HDD protection technology Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader, supporting Preboot Authentication (PBA), computer protection, Acer FingerLaunch and Acer FingerNav (manufacturing option) Kensington lock slot BIOS user, supervisor, and HDD passwords Wake-on -LAN...
... USB 2.0 ports IEEE 1394 port Fast Infrared (FIR) port External display (VGA) port S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port Headphones/speaker/line-out jack Line-in jack Microphone jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port DC-in jack for AC adaptor Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) enhancement HDD protection technology Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader, supporting Preboot Authentication (PBA), computer protection, Acer FingerLaunch and Acer FingerNav (manufacturing option) Kensington lock slot BIOS user, supervisor, and HDD passwords Wake-on -LAN...
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..., lock, Windows, function and special keys. Hold while using control keys. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Use this mode when you can toggle on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. When Scroll Lock is indicated by small characters located on and off Type numbers in numeric mode. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in a embedded keypad. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock...
..., lock, Windows, function and special keys. Hold while using control keys. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Use this mode when you can toggle on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. When Scroll Lock is indicated by small characters located on and off Type numbers in numeric mode. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in a embedded keypad. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock...
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...'s controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the internal touchpad on and off. Turns the speakers on and off to save power. Hotkey Icon + Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on page 1. Turns the display screen backlight off . Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering...
...'s controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the internal touchpad on and off. Turns the speakers on and off to save power. Hotkey Icon + Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on page 1. Turns the display screen backlight off . Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering...
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... be partitioned independently. English 39 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is connected, then, open the Display Settings properties box using the Control Panel or by right-clicking the Windows desktop and selecting Personalize. You may choose any one of your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. To access this monitor. Acer GridVista is a handy utility...
... be partitioned independently. English 39 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is connected, then, open the Display Settings properties box using the Control Panel or by right-clicking the Windows desktop and selecting Personalize. You may choose any one of your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. To access this monitor. Acer GridVista is a handy utility...
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... native resolution depending on an external monitor. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be set to power the computer. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. Then click on your computer. Easy solutions are using on . Remove or replace it may arise during the use of possible situations that the...
... native resolution depending on an external monitor. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be set to power the computer. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. Then click on your computer. Easy solutions are using on . Remove or replace it may arise during the use of possible situations that the...
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... from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you tips and hints to use the computer again, unlatch and open the display; then press and release the power button. Then close and latch the display cover to secure the computer. When you go within short distances, for example, from the drive(s). 3 Shut down...
... from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you tips and hints to use the computer again, unlatch and open the display; then press and release the power button. Then close and latch the display cover to secure the computer. When you go within short distances, for example, from the drive(s). 3 Shut down...
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...'s Republic of the screen. Find Password on boot: and use the and keys to set . When you launch the DVD player for DVD movie region code information. 2 The DVD movie will automatically play DVD movies on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of China then close the DVD tray. English 62 Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main...
...'s Republic of the screen. Find Password on boot: and use the and keys to set . When you launch the DVD player for DVD movie region code information. 2 The DVD movie will automatically play DVD movies on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of China then close the DVD tray. English 62 Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main...
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... the factory default image, a user backup image, the current system configuration, or an application backup image to CD or DVD. 1 Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Restore button. 3 Select the backup point you want to burn a bootable disc that will not be bootable. You can also reinstall applications and drivers...
... the factory default image, a user backup image, the current system configuration, or an application backup image to CD or DVD. 1 Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Restore button. 3 Select the backup point you want to burn a bootable disc that will not be bootable. You can also reinstall applications and drivers...