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... PCMCIA Card is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the AC power outlet. CAUTION for plug as possible. CAUTION for use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Unplug the power cord before connecting the power cord to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before removing the power supply...
... PCMCIA Card is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the AC power outlet. CAUTION for plug as possible. CAUTION for use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Unplug the power cord before connecting the power cord to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before removing the power supply...
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... not attempt to service this product from unexpected noise produced by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of the battery, charging will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to leak acid, become hot, explode or ignite and cause injury and/or damage. Unplug this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may cause the battery to normal condition...
... not attempt to service this product from unexpected noise produced by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of the battery, charging will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to leak acid, become hot, explode or ignite and cause injury and/or damage. Unplug this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may cause the battery to normal condition...
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... connect the telephone line to interference from lightning, do not use non-compliant parts when adding or changing components. Consult your pocket or purse. Batteries may explode if not handled properly. Please recycle when possible. Wireless devices may not work temporarily, even when the battery is damaged. Replace the battery with your battery only with a hot or cold battery may be reduced if the battery...
... connect the telephone line to interference from lightning, do not use non-compliant parts when adding or changing components. Consult your pocket or purse. Batteries may explode if not handled properly. Please recycle when possible. Wireless devices may not work temporarily, even when the battery is damaged. Replace the battery with your battery only with a hot or cold battery may be reduced if the battery...
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... power management: • Activate display' Sleep mode within 15 minutes of user inactivity. • Activate computer's Sleep mode within 30 minutes of user inactivity. • Wake the computer from Sleep mode by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Energy (DOE). x ENERGY STAR is a government program (public/private partnership) that gives people the power to Acer notebooks with an ENERGY STAR sticker located...
... power management: • Activate display' Sleep mode within 15 minutes of user inactivity. • Activate computer's Sleep mode within 30 minutes of user inactivity. • Wake the computer from Sleep mode by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Energy (DOE). x ENERGY STAR is a government program (public/private partnership) that gives people the power to Acer notebooks with an ENERGY STAR sticker located...
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... tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach • if you view your monitor more than the top edge of the display. • Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to a comfortable level for more comfortable computer use. Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep your head at a higher level...
... tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach • if you view your monitor more than the top edge of the display. • Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to a comfortable level for more comfortable computer use. Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep your head at a higher level...
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... Turning your computer on AcerSystem User's Guide. The printed Quick Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of your notebook. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. xii First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for the location of the power button. The printed Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in Portable Document Format (PDF...
... Turning your computer on AcerSystem User's Guide. The printed Quick Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of your notebook. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. xii First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for the location of the power button. The printed Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in Portable Document Format (PDF...
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... Technology password 3 Acer eAudio Management (only for certain models) 5 Acer ePower Management 6 Acer eDataSecurity Management (only for certain models) 9 Acer eRecovery Management 11 Acer eSettings Management 13 Windows Mobility Center 14 Indicators 15 Easy-launch buttons 16 Touchpad 17 Touchpad basics (with fingerprint reader) 17 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons) 18 Using a computer security lock 19 Using the keyboard 20 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 20 Windows keys 21 Hotkeys 22 Special keys (only for certain models) 23 Audio 24 Acer...
... Technology password 3 Acer eAudio Management (only for certain models) 5 Acer ePower Management 6 Acer eDataSecurity Management (only for certain models) 9 Acer eRecovery Management 11 Acer eSettings Management 13 Windows Mobility Center 14 Indicators 15 Easy-launch buttons 16 Touchpad 17 Touchpad basics (with fingerprint reader) 17 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons) 18 Using a computer security lock 19 Using the keyboard 20 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 20 Windows keys 21 Hotkeys 22 Special keys (only for certain models) 23 Audio 24 Acer...
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... Key to access frequently used functions and manage your system (only for general reference only. Empowering Technology 1 Acer Empowering Technology The Empowering Technology toolbar makes it provides access to easily control the enhanced sound effects of the active window. For help with passwords and encryption (only for certain models). • Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. • Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings...
... Key to access frequently used functions and manage your system (only for general reference only. Empowering Technology 1 Acer Empowering Technology The Empowering Technology toolbar makes it provides access to easily control the enhanced sound effects of the active window. For help with passwords and encryption (only for certain models). • Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. • Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings...
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... more power options, click in the Acer ePower Management utility, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select Acer ePower Management. To switch between , edit, delete and restore power plans, as described below. To create a new power plan: Creating customized power plans allows you want your computer to use. 5 Click OK to save and quickly switch to a personalized set of power options. 1 Click the New power plan option or icon . 2 Enter a name...
... more power options, click in the Acer ePower Management utility, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select Acer ePower Management. To switch between , edit, delete and restore power plans, as described below. To create a new power plan: Creating customized power plans allows you want your computer to use. 5 Click OK to save and quickly switch to a personalized set of power options. 1 Click the New power plan option or icon . 2 Enter a name...
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... the Restore button. Battery status 1 The quick menu shows the remaining battery life based on current usage. 2 You can modify the settings of power plan icon. Note: You cannot delete the predefined power plans, but you are currently using. Empowering Technology 7 To edit a power plan: Editing a power plan allows you to adjust system settings like LCD brightness, CPU speed and Graphics power mode (only for certain models). 1 Switch to the power plan...
... the Restore button. Battery status 1 The quick menu shows the remaining battery life based on current usage. 2 You can modify the settings of power plan icon. Note: You cannot delete the predefined power plans, but you are currently using. Empowering Technology 7 To edit a power plan: Editing a power plan allows you to adjust system settings like LCD brightness, CPU speed and Graphics power mode (only for certain models). 1 Switch to the power plan...
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It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for certain models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that the system needs to access the Personal Secure Disk (PSD). You will prompt you can use this password to decrypt it. The Master Password may also be no way to...
It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for certain models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that the system needs to access the Personal Secure Disk (PSD). You will prompt you can use this password to decrypt it. The Master Password may also be no way to...
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... 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 the system tray 14 Windows Mobility Center Empowering Technology The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in one easy-to-find place, so you change locations, networks or activities. Settings include display brightness, volume, power plan, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, synchronization...
... 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 the system tray 14 Windows Mobility Center Empowering Technology The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in one easy-to-find place, so you change locations, networks or activities. Settings include display brightness, volume, power plan, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, synchronization...
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Caps Lock Power Lights up . Icon Function HDD Description Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. English 15 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators.The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up when Caps Lock is activated. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Indicates the computer's power status. Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated.
Caps Lock Power Lights up . Icon Function HDD Description Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. English 15 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators.The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up when Caps Lock is activated. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Indicates the computer's power status. Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated.
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.... It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Some keyless models are also available. The touchpad is enabled on your PC depends on the touchpad to drag the cursor. Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as double-clicking a mouse button); English 19 Function Select Drag Access context menu Left button (2) Click once...
.... It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Some keyless models are also available. The touchpad is enabled on your PC depends on the touchpad to drag the cursor. Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as double-clicking a mouse button); English 19 Function Select Drag Access context menu Left button (2) Click once...
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..., lock, Windows, function and special keys. Use this mode when you need to connect an external keypad. Scroll Lock + When Scroll Lock is on the keys. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in a embedded keypad. Hold while using cursor- Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. It is on Type the letters in uppercase. Main keyboard keys...
..., lock, Windows, function and special keys. Use this mode when you need to connect an external keypad. Scroll Lock + When Scroll Lock is on the keys. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in a embedded keypad. Hold while using cursor- Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. It is on Type the letters in uppercase. Main keyboard keys...
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... used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < > : Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch users (if 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 Access Center < > + : Open Windows...
... used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < > : Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch users (if 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 Access Center < > + : Open Windows...
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... any key to save power. Launches Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode. + + + Display toggle Screen blank Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on hotkeys. + + + Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings in the hotkey combination. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off. + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on page 1. Decreases the sound volume (only for certain models). See "Acer...
... any key to save power. Launches Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode. + + + Display toggle Screen blank Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on hotkeys. + + + Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings in the hotkey combination. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off. + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on page 1. Decreases the sound volume (only for certain models). See "Acer...
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... pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen. To access this monitor. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that a second display is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to Start, All Programs and click on certain models. To enable the dual display feature of the four display settings indicated below: 12...
... pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen. To access this monitor. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that a second display is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to Start, All Programs and click on certain models. To enable the dual display feature of the four display settings indicated below: 12...
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...-system) disk in Sleep mode. If it is in the external USB floppy drive? You can also use of possible situations that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to adjust the volume. See "Hotkeys" on the taskbar. Connect the AC adapter to an external monitor. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that...
...-system) disk in Sleep mode. If it is in the external USB floppy drive? You can also use of possible situations that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to adjust the volume. See "Hotkeys" on the taskbar. Connect the AC adapter to an external monitor. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that...
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... Internet Connection setup, as it works, contact your Operating System. To properly use the internal modem. out port on Phone and Modem Options. 3 Begin setting up my location to use your communication software, you can proceed with the Internet Connection setup. I want to set up your location: 1 Click on Start, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. Check the following: • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power...
... Internet Connection setup, as it works, contact your Operating System. To properly use the internal modem. out port on Phone and Modem Options. 3 Begin setting up my location to use your communication software, you can proceed with the Internet Connection setup. I want to set up your location: 1 Click on Start, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. Check the following: • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power...