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... cord set , make sure that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by a qualified technician to restore the product to temperatures over 60°C (140°F). The battery can be charged and Refer all servicing to leak acid, become hot, explode or ignite and cause injury and/or damage. Do not use it in...
... cord set , make sure that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by a qualified technician to restore the product to temperatures over 60°C (140°F). The battery can be charged and Refer all servicing to leak acid, become hot, explode or ignite and cause injury and/or damage. Do not use it in...
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... mobile computing needs. For more on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. poster helps you get started with setting up your computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Follow these steps to access it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for using your computer Turning your new computer. For instructions on how...
... mobile computing needs. For more on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. poster helps you get started with setting up your computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Follow these steps to access it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for using your computer Turning your new computer. For instructions on how...
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Windows keys 30 Hotkeys 31 Special keys 32 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 33 Using a computer security lock 33 Audio 34 Adjusting the volume 34 Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/multi-channel sound 35 Set playback as digital output 35 Using the system utilities 37 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 37 Launch Manager 38 Norton Internet Security 39 Frequently asked questions 40 Requesting service 43 International Travelers Warranty (ITW...
Windows keys 30 Hotkeys 31 Special keys 32 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 33 Using a computer security lock 33 Audio 34 Adjusting the volume 34 Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/multi-channel sound 35 Set playback as digital output 35 Using the system utilities 37 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 37 Launch Manager 38 Norton Internet Security 39 Frequently asked questions 40 Requesting service 43 International Travelers Warranty (ITW...
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... take with you 67 Special considerations 68 Traveling internationally with the computer 68 Preparing the computer 68 What to bring with you 68 Special considerations 68 Securing your computer 69 Using a computer security lock 69 Using passwords 69 Entering passwords 70 Setting passwords 70 Expanding through options 71 Connectivity options 71 Fax/data modem 71 Built-in network feature 72 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 72
... take with you 67 Special considerations 68 Traveling internationally with the computer 68 Preparing the computer 68 What to bring with you 68 Special considerations 68 Securing your computer 69 Using a computer security lock 69 Using passwords 69 Entering passwords 70 Setting passwords 70 Expanding through options 71 Connectivity options 71 Fax/data modem 71 Built-in network feature 72 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 72
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... devices (RSS-210) 94 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity 95 96 LCD panel ergonomic specifications 97 Index 98 IEEE 1394 port 73 ExpressCard 74 Installing memory 75 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables (for selected models) 76 BIOS utility 79 Boot sequence 79 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 79 Password 79 Using software 80 Playing DVD movies 80 Power management 81 Acer eRecovery Management 82 Create backup 82 Burn backup disc 83 Restore and recovery 83 Troubleshooting 84 Troubleshooting tips 84 Error...
... devices (RSS-210) 94 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity 95 96 LCD panel ergonomic specifications 97 Index 98 IEEE 1394 port 73 ExpressCard 74 Installing memory 75 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables (for selected models) 76 BIOS utility 79 Boot sequence 79 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 79 Password 79 Using software 80 Playing DVD movies 80 Power management 81 Acer eRecovery Management 82 Create backup 82 Burn backup disc 83 Restore and recovery 83 Troubleshooting 84 Troubleshooting tips 84 Error...
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... specifications may vary. • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer eAudio Management allows you 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 default in the upper half of your screen, it except by reformatting your new Acer...
... specifications may vary. • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer eAudio Management allows you 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 default in the upper half of your screen, it except by reformatting your new Acer...
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... switch to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. You can also create customized power plans. You can create, switch between power plans: 1 Select the power plan you to from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select "Acer ePower Management". Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your new power plan. You can open Windows power options...
... switch to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. You can also create customized power plans. You can create, switch between power plans: 1 Select the power plan you to from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select "Acer ePower Management". Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your new power plan. You can open Windows power options...
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... Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display is not supported by the graphics vendor. Empowering Technology 7 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. If autodetection hardware is implemented in the system and the external display supports it, your display settings using the hotkey: + . For projectors and external devices...
... Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display is not supported by the graphics vendor. Empowering Technology 7 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. If autodetection hardware is implemented in the system and the external display supports it, your display settings using the hotkey: + . For projectors and external devices...
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... be set first. Note: If you lose the Empowering Technology password, there is no method to reset it except by reformatting your password. includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives, and any kind of the devices types. Make sure to remember or write down your system. Empowering Technology 9 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is simple yet effective utility that allows you to lock removable storage...
... be set first. Note: If you lose the Empowering Technology password, there is no method to reset it except by reformatting your password. includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives, and any kind of the devices types. Make sure to remember or write down your system. Empowering Technology 9 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is simple yet effective utility that allows you to lock removable storage...
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... change locations, networks or activities. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and a shortcut to fit the situation as you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Empowering Technology 14 Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in the Start menu Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display...
... change locations, networks or activities. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and a shortcut to fit the situation as you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Empowering Technology 14 Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in the Start menu Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display...
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...) port with DVI-D input. (for selected models) Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to a display device (VGA) port (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). ExpressCard/54 slot Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module. 18 Left view English 1 # Icon 1 2 3 DVI-D 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Item Kensington lock slot Description Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). port based network. 2 USB 2.0 ports Connect to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. External display Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000- Unlimited volume Adjust the volume of the audio-out...
...) port with DVI-D input. (for selected models) Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to a display device (VGA) port (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). ExpressCard/54 slot Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module. 18 Left view English 1 # Icon 1 2 3 DVI-D 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Item Kensington lock slot Description Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). port based network. 2 USB 2.0 ports Connect to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. External display Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000- Unlimited volume Adjust the volume of the audio-out...
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... English Specifications Operating system Platform System memory Display Graphics • Windows Vista™ Ultimate • Windows Vista™ Home Premium • Windows Vista™ Home Basic • Windows Vista™ Starter AMD Better By Design program, featuring: • AMD Turion™ 64 X2 dual-core mobile technology TL-66 / TL- 64 / TL-60 / TL-56 / TL-52 (1 MB L2 cache, 2.3 GHz / 2.2 GHz / 2.0 GHz / 1.8 GHz / 1.6 GHz GHz, supporting AMD HyperTransport® technology (for selected models...
... English Specifications Operating system Platform System memory Display Graphics • Windows Vista™ Ultimate • Windows Vista™ Home Premium • Windows Vista™ Home Basic • Windows Vista™ Starter AMD Better By Design program, featuring: • AMD Turion™ 64 X2 dual-core mobile technology TL-66 / TL- 64 / TL-60 / TL-56 / TL-52 (1 MB L2 cache, 2.3 GHz / 2.2 GHz / 2.0 GHz / 1.8 GHz / 1.6 GHz GHz, supporting AMD HyperTransport® technology (for selected models...
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...) key travel Seamless touchpad with 4-way scroll button 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, standard numeric keypad, international language support, independent US and Euro dollar sign keys, media control keys Empowering Key Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade™ Volume wheel ExpressCard™/54 slot 5-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD) Four USB 2.0 ports DVI-D port with HDCP support (for selected models) IEEE 1394 port Consumer infrared (CIR) port External display (VGA) port S-video/TV...
...) key travel Seamless touchpad with 4-way scroll button 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, standard numeric keypad, international language support, independent US and Euro dollar sign keys, media control keys Empowering Key Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade™ Volume wheel ExpressCard™/54 slot 5-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD) Four USB 2.0 ports DVI-D port with HDCP support (for selected models) IEEE 1394 port Consumer infrared (CIR) port External display (VGA) port S-video/TV...
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... on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as clicking the right mouse button; it launches the Start menu. English 30 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < > : Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for computers (if you 're not connected to a network domain) < > + : Minimizes all...
... on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as clicking the right mouse button; it launches the Start menu. English 30 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < > : Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for computers (if you 're not connected to a network domain) < > + : Minimizes all...
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... hotkeys. Acer eSettings Management Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings in Sleep mode. + + + + Display toggle Screen blank Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on page 1. English 31 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to save power. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on and off to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and the BIOS utility. Launches Acer...
... hotkeys. Acer eSettings Management Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings in Sleep mode. + + + + Display toggle Screen blank Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on page 1. English 31 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to save power. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on and off to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and the BIOS utility. Launches Acer...
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... start or boot up. Press and release the power button to turn the display back on the taskbar. In Windows, look at the power indicator: • If it is not lit, no power is being supplied to the computer. Press any key to resume. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to adjust the volume. No audio is in the external USB floppy drive? Easy solutions are using on . Connect...
... start or boot up. Press and release the power button to turn the display back on the taskbar. In Windows, look at the power indicator: • If it is not lit, no power is being supplied to the computer. Press any key to resume. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to adjust the volume. No audio is in the external USB floppy drive? Easy solutions are using on . Connect...
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... use the computer again, unlatch and open the display; Then close and latch the display cover to place it in Sleep mode by pressing + . When you may choose to a meeting room. then press and release the power button. Or: You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within short distances, for example, from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device...
... use the computer again, unlatch and open the display; Then close and latch the display cover to place it in Sleep mode by pressing + . When you may choose to a meeting room. then press and release the power button. Or: You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within short distances, for example, from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device...
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... BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. Boot sequence To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot 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 set a password on boot: and use the and keys to enable this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to Enabled. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration...
... BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. Boot sequence To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot 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 set a password on boot: and use the and keys to enable this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to Enabled. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration...
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... factory. Restore and recovery The restore and recovery features allow you to restore or recover the system from a factory default image, from a user created image, or from previously created CD and DVD backups. If you wish to have a disc that contains your Acer system. 1 Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the Burn Disc page by selecting the Burn Disc button. 3 Select the type of Acer...
... factory. Restore and recovery The restore and recovery features allow you to restore or recover the system from a factory default image, from a user created image, or from previously created CD and DVD backups. If you wish to have a disc that contains your Acer system. 1 Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the Burn Disc page by selecting the Burn Disc button. 3 Select the type of Acer...
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... setting up a home office 67 taking home 66 traveling internationally 68 traveling on indicator 25 See frequently-asked questions frequently-asked questions 40 front view 17 H Hibernation mode hotkey 31 hotkeys 31 I IEEE 1394 port 73 K keyboard 29 embedded numeric keypad 30 hotkeys 31 lock keys 29 troubleshooting 41 Windows keys 30 L left view 17 M media access on local trips 67 troubleshooting 84 turning off xvi connections network 72 D display hotkeys 31 troubleshooting...
... setting up a home office 67 taking home 66 traveling internationally 68 traveling on indicator 25 See frequently-asked questions frequently-asked questions 40 front view 17 H Hibernation mode hotkey 31 hotkeys 31 I IEEE 1394 port 73 K keyboard 29 embedded numeric keypad 30 hotkeys 31 lock keys 29 troubleshooting 41 Windows keys 30 L left view 17 M media access on local trips 67 troubleshooting 84 turning off xvi connections network 72 D display hotkeys 31 troubleshooting...