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... often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of this product from unexpected noise produced by other controls may cause the battery to replace the power cord set . Unplug this product. • Use the product only with the performance of other nearby electrical devices that may result in a humid, wet or corrosive environment. Do not pierce, open or disassemble the battery.
... often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of this product from unexpected noise produced by other controls may cause the battery to replace the power cord set . Unplug this product. • Use the product only with the performance of other nearby electrical devices that may result in a humid, wet or corrosive environment. Do not pierce, open or disassemble the battery.
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... guides: First off To turn on AcerSystem User Guide. Follow these steps to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the power button. Quick Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of the series, but not necessarily in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on how your computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Please refre to complete the installation. Your guides...
... guides: First off To turn on AcerSystem User Guide. Follow these steps to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the power button. Quick Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of the series, but not necessarily in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on how your computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Please refre to complete the installation. Your guides...
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... servicing xv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Launching Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 2 Acer ePower Management (only for certain models) 4 Acer eRecovery Management (only for certain models) 6 Windows Mobility Center 8 Indicators 9 Easy-launch buttons 10 Productivity keys (only for certain models) 11 Touchpad 12 Touchpad basics (with fingerprint reader) 12 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons) 13 FineTrack and FineTrack buttons (only for certain models) 14 FineTrack basics 14 Using a computer security lock 14 Using the keyboard...
... servicing xv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Launching Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 2 Acer ePower Management (only for certain models) 4 Acer eRecovery Management (only for certain models) 6 Windows Mobility Center 8 Indicators 9 Easy-launch buttons 10 Productivity keys (only for certain models) 11 Touchpad 12 Touchpad basics (with fingerprint reader) 12 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons) 13 FineTrack and FineTrack buttons (only for certain models) 14 FineTrack basics 14 Using a computer security lock 14 Using the keyboard...
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... Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) 19 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 20 Frequently asked questions 22 Requesting service 25 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 25 Before you call 25 Battery pack 26 Battery pack characteristics 26 Maximizing the battery's life 26 Installing and removing the battery pack 27 Charging the battery 28 Checking the battery level 28 Optimising battery life 28 Battery-low warning 29 Taking your notebook...
... Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) 19 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 20 Frequently asked questions 22 Requesting service 25 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 25 Before you call 25 Battery pack 26 Battery pack characteristics 26 Maximizing the battery's life 26 Installing and removing the battery pack 27 Charging the battery 28 Checking the battery level 28 Optimising battery life 28 Battery-low warning 29 Taking your notebook...
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...) 63 Exposure of humans to -disk recovery 43 Password 43 Using software 44 Playing DVD movies 44 Power management 45 Acer eRecovery Management 46 Burn backup discs 47 Create a user backup 48 Manage user backups 50 Restore 51 Restore Windows Vista from backup discs 52 Troubleshooting 55 Troubleshooting tips 55 Error messages 55 Regulations and safety notices 57 FCC statement 57 Modem notices 58 Laser compliance statement 61 LCD pixel statement 61 Radio device regulatory notice 62 General 62...
...) 63 Exposure of humans to -disk recovery 43 Password 43 Using software 44 Playing DVD movies 44 Power management 45 Acer eRecovery Management 46 Burn backup discs 47 Create a user backup 48 Manage user backups 50 Restore 51 Restore Windows Vista from backup discs 52 Troubleshooting 55 Troubleshooting tips 55 Error messages 55 Regulations and safety notices 57 FCC statement 57 Modem notices 58 Laser compliance statement 61 LCD pixel statement 61 Radio device regulatory notice 62 General 62...
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... customizable power plans (only for certain models). • Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely (only for you want to display the Acer Empowering Technology toolbar on the desktop. 2 To hide the toolbar, press the Empowering Key again or click the hide button on the Empowering Technology toolbar, then select Help. Actual product specifications may...
... customizable power plans (only for certain models). • Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely (only for you want to display the Acer Empowering Technology toolbar on the desktop. 2 To hide the toolbar, press the Empowering Key again or click the hide button on the Empowering Technology toolbar, then select Help. Actual product specifications may...
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... . 2 Enter a name for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking the appropriate tabs. To switch between , edit, delete and restore power plans, as described below. The quick menu appears. You can create, switch between power plans: 1 Mouse over the Acer ePower Management application on . 4 If necessary, change the display, sleep and hibernation settings you to save your power management options. Note: You cannot delete the predefined power plans. View and adjust settings for...
... . 2 Enter a name for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking the appropriate tabs. To switch between , edit, delete and restore power plans, as described below. The quick menu appears. You can create, switch between power plans: 1 Mouse over the Acer ePower Management application on . 4 If necessary, change the display, sleep and hibernation settings you to save your power management options. Note: You cannot delete the predefined power plans. View and adjust settings for...
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...-to-find place, so you change locations, networks or activities. Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status. 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 the system tray Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview...
...-to-find place, so you change locations, networks or activities. Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status. 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 the system tray Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview...
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Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. Caps Lock Power Lights up when Num Lock is active. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is closed up. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is charging. 2. English 9 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators. Icon Function Description HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Bluetooth (Manufacturing option) Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. 1. Fully charged: The...
Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. Caps Lock Power Lights up when Num Lock is active. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is closed up. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is charging. 2. English 9 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators. Icon Function Description HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Bluetooth (Manufacturing option) Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. 1. Fully charged: The...
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... Acer Bio-Protection, you step out. minimizes open windows and prepares your finger to work. • Lock key - instantly synchronizes your computer system to lock the notebook when you only need to swipe your display for presenting Launch NTI Shadow Icon Productivity key Lock Presentation Sync Default application Launch Windows Lock function Minimizes your open application windows and prepares the display for convenient and secure backup. runs the Windows® lock function to an external...
... Acer Bio-Protection, you step out. minimizes open windows and prepares your finger to work. • Lock key - instantly synchronizes your computer system to lock the notebook when you only need to swipe your display for presenting Launch NTI Shadow Icon Productivity key Lock Presentation Sync Default application Launch Windows Lock function Minimizes your open application windows and prepares the display for convenient and secure backup. runs the Windows® lock function to an external...
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... button. 12 3 Function Left button (2) Right button (3) Main touchpad (1) Execute Select Drag Access context menu Quickly click twice. Tapping on the touchpad is enabled on your touchpad. Click once. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button); It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Note1: When using the touchpad, keep it - hence, the lighter the touch...
... button. 12 3 Function Left button (2) Right button (3) Main touchpad (1) Execute Select Drag Access context menu Quickly click twice. Tapping on the touchpad is enabled on your touchpad. Click once. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button); It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Note1: When using the touchpad, keep it - hence, the lighter the touch...
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... keycaps. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on Type the letters in numeric mode. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external keypad. Use this mode when you can toggle on the keys. Scroll Lock + Note: + only for certain models. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. The keys function as a calculator...
... keycaps. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on Type the letters in numeric mode. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external keypad. Use this mode when you can toggle on the keys. Scroll Lock + Note: + only for certain models. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. The keys function as a calculator...
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... functions: < > : Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for computers (if you are on a + < > + : Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Application key Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; English 16 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. This key has the same effect as clicking on your computer (if you are connected to a network...
... functions: < > : Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for computers (if you are on a + < > + : Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Application key Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; English 16 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. This key has the same effect as clicking on your computer (if you are connected to a network...
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... + + < > Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Volume up Brightness down Increases the screen brightness. Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Decreases the sound volume. + < > + < > Brightness up Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. Hotkey Icon + Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on and off to return. English 17 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility...
... + + < > Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Volume up Brightness down Increases the screen brightness. Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Decreases the sound volume. + < > + < > Brightness up Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. Hotkey Icon + Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on and off to return. English 17 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility...
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... notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on certain models. To enable the dual display feature of the four display settings indicated below: 12 2 13 1 3 2 13 24 Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is connected, then, open the Display Settings properties box using the Control Panel or by right-clicking the Windows...
... notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on certain models. To enable the dual display feature of the four display settings indicated below: 12 2 13 1 3 2 13 24 Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is connected, then, open the Display Settings properties box using the Control Panel or by right-clicking the Windows...
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... low and unable to an external monitor. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the screen. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to power the computer. No audio is in the external USB floppy drive? In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the battery, it may arise during the use the volume control buttons to turn the display back on the taskbar...
... low and unable to an external monitor. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the screen. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to power the computer. No audio is in the external USB floppy drive? In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the battery, it may arise during the use the volume control buttons to turn the display back on the taskbar...
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... the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one to a meeting room. English 30 Taking your notebook PC with 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, Turn Off Computer...
... the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one to a meeting room. English 30 Taking your notebook PC with 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, Turn Off Computer...
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...'s BIOS. Password To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. while the notebook PC logo is being displayed. Boot sequence To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to set this value to enable this utility. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to...
...'s BIOS. Password To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. while the notebook PC logo is being displayed. Boot sequence To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to set this value to enable this utility. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to...
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...the following functions: 1 Backup: • Back up factory default to CD/DVD • Back up drivers and applications to CD/DVD • Create user backup • Manage user backups 2 Restore: • Restore system to factory default • Reinstall applications/drivers • Restore system from user backup • Password settings This chapter will guide you must first set by launching Acer eRecovery Management and clicking Password settings in an external optical disc burner before entering Acer eRecovery Management for general reference only. Actual product specifications may...
...the following functions: 1 Backup: • Back up factory default to CD/DVD • Back up drivers and applications to CD/DVD • Create user backup • Manage user backups 2 Restore: • Restore system to factory default • Reinstall applications/drivers • Restore system from user backup • Password settings This chapter will guide you must first set by launching Acer eRecovery Management and clicking Password settings in an external optical disc burner before entering Acer eRecovery Management for general reference only. Actual product specifications may...
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... adapter caring for xvi audio adjusting the volume 29 troubleshooting 33 B battery pack battery-low warning 40 caring for xvii characteristics 37 charging 39 checking charge level 39 installing 38 low conditions 40 maximizing life 37 optimizing 39 removing 39 using the first time 37 BIOS utility 53 brightness hotkeys 28 C caps lock 25 on indicator 21 care AC adapter xvi battery pack xvii computer xvi CD-ROM ejecting manually 34 troubleshooting 34 charging...
... adapter caring for xvi audio adjusting the volume 29 troubleshooting 33 B battery pack battery-low warning 40 caring for xvii characteristics 37 charging 39 checking charge level 39 installing 38 low conditions 40 maximizing life 37 optimizing 39 removing 39 using the first time 37 BIOS utility 53 brightness hotkeys 28 C caps lock 25 on indicator 21 care AC adapter xvi battery pack xvii computer xvi CD-ROM ejecting manually 34 troubleshooting 34 charging...