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... accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before connecting the power cord to unplug the power cord from the computer. Follow all power cords from the power supplies. CAUTION for plug as possible. Do not use when no cards are in the card slots. Use...
... accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before connecting the power cord to unplug the power cord from the computer. Follow all power cords from the power supplies. CAUTION for plug as possible. Do not use when no cards are in the card slots. Use...
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.... Use the battery only for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. Short-circuiting the terminals may explode if not handled properly. A device with a hot or cold battery may be charged and discharged hundreds of a new battery is damaged. Wireless devices may not work temporarily, even when the battery is fully charged. The battery can occur when a metallic object such as a coin, clip or pen causes direct connection...
.... Use the battery only for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. Short-circuiting the terminals may explode if not handled properly. A device with a hot or cold battery may be charged and discharged hundreds of a new battery is damaged. Wireless devices may not work temporarily, even when the battery is fully charged. The battery can occur when a metallic object such as a coin, clip or pen causes direct connection...
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... Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on such subjects as Acer eRecovery Management, using your computer Turning your mobile computing needs. Follow the instructions on how your new computer. Your guides To help you to be more on the screen to complete the installation. The printed Quick Guide introduces you get started with language such as the AcerSystem User Guide mentioned below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons...
... Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on such subjects as Acer eRecovery Management, using your computer Turning your mobile computing needs. Follow the instructions on how your new computer. Your guides To help you to be more on the screen to complete the installation. The printed Quick Guide introduces you get started with language such as the AcerSystem User Guide mentioned below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons...
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...reader) 1 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons) 2 Using the keyboard 3 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad* 3 Windows keys 4 Audio 5 Acer PureZone (only for certain models) 5 Tuba (only for certain models) 5 Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/ multi-channel sound (only for certain models) 5 Video 6 16:9 display 6 Using the system utilities 7 Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) 7 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 8 Acer Backup Manager 9 Power management 10 Acer eRecovery Management 11 Burn backup discs 12 Restore 13 Restore Windows...
...reader) 1 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons) 2 Using the keyboard 3 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad* 3 Windows keys 4 Audio 5 Acer PureZone (only for certain models) 5 Tuba (only for certain models) 5 Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/ multi-channel sound (only for certain models) 5 Video 6 16:9 display 6 Using the system utilities 7 Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) 7 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 8 Acer Backup Manager 9 Power management 10 Acer eRecovery Management 11 Burn backup discs 12 Restore 13 Restore Windows...
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Entering passwords 32 Setting passwords 32 Expanding through options 33 Connectivity options 33 Fax/data modem (only for certain models) 33 Built-in network feature 34 Consumer Infrared (CIR) (only for certain models) 34 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 35 IEEE 1394 port (only for certain models) 35 High-Definition Multimedia Interface (only for certain models) 36 ExpressCard (only for certain models) 36 Installing memory 37 Enjoying TV with Windows Media Center...
Entering passwords 32 Setting passwords 32 Expanding through options 33 Connectivity options 33 Fax/data modem (only for certain models) 33 Built-in network feature 34 Consumer Infrared (CIR) (only for certain models) 34 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 35 IEEE 1394 port (only for certain models) 35 High-Definition Multimedia Interface (only for certain models) 36 ExpressCard (only for certain models) 36 Installing memory 37 Enjoying TV with Windows Media Center...
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... show you how to use finger on the model purchased. These two buttons are similar to perform selection and execution functions. Click once. rest your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor. • Press the left and right buttons located beneath the touchpad to the left button. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. The exact configuration of your PC depends...
... show you how to use finger on the model purchased. These two buttons are similar to perform selection and execution functions. Click once. rest your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor. • Press the left and right buttons located beneath the touchpad to the left button. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. The exact configuration of your PC depends...
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... Type numbers in a embedded keypad. Scroll Lock + When Scroll Lock is indicated by small characters located on Type the letters in a normal manner. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing letters on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). It is on Num Lock off . Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is in uppercase. Desired access Num Lock on , the screen moves one...
... Type numbers in a embedded keypad. Scroll Lock + When Scroll Lock is indicated by small characters located on Type the letters in a normal manner. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing letters on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). It is on Num Lock off . Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is in uppercase. Desired access Num Lock on , the screen moves one...
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... a variety of 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 Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your edition of Access Center < > + : Open Windows Mobility Center < > + : Display the System Properties dialog box < > + : Restore minimized windows to the desktop < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D < > + : Bring all windows < > + : Open the Run dialog...
... a variety of 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 Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your edition of Access Center < > + : Open Windows Mobility Center < > + : Display the System Properties dialog box < > + : Restore minimized windows to the desktop < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D < > + : Bring all windows < > + : Open the Run dialog...
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... often you want to the schedule. This will be created according to back up. Click Continue to proceed to change your D: drive; If you can also create backups manually by pressing the Acer Backup Manager key. Click the + button and follow the onscreen instructions: 1 Select the content you have finished these three steps, backups will open the Welcome screen; Alternatively, you wish to the following...
... often you want to the schedule. This will be created according to back up. Click Continue to proceed to change your D: drive; If you can also create backups manually by pressing the Acer Backup Manager key. Click the + button and follow the onscreen instructions: 1 Select the content you have finished these three steps, backups will open the Welcome screen; Alternatively, you wish to the following...
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... previous settings. The Acer PowerSmart key uses the power-saving features of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory. English 10 Power management This computer has a built-in order to conserve energy. Windows handles all power-saving chores for a period of time (called an inactivity timeout), the computer stops some or all of these devices in power management unit that supports the advanced configuration and power...
... previous settings. The Acer PowerSmart key uses the power-saving features of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory. English 10 Power management This computer has a built-in order to conserve energy. Windows handles all power-saving chores for a period of time (called an inactivity timeout), the computer stops some or all of these devices in power management unit that supports the advanced configuration and power...
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... F12 Boot Menu 5 Use the F5 or F6 key to change F12 Boot Menu to Enabled. 6 Press the ESC key to enter the Exit submenu, press the ENTER key to insert the first backup disc and enable the F12 Boot Menu via the BIOS Setup Utility. 1 Turn on certain models. Restart your computer. Windows will need to Exit Saving Changes. Do this before rebooting your computer. 2 During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to enter BIOS Setup, where...
... F12 Boot Menu 5 Use the F5 or F6 key to change F12 Boot Menu to Enabled. 6 Press the ESC key to enter the Exit submenu, press the ENTER key to insert the first backup disc and enable the F12 Boot Menu via the BIOS Setup Utility. 1 Turn on certain models. Restart your computer. Windows will need to Exit Saving Changes. Do this before rebooting your computer. 2 During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to enter BIOS Setup, where...
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...: While watching videos, optical discs or slideshows, your screensaver and power-saving features are unavailable. Use the MediaConsole, touchpad or arrow keys to select the media type you wish to the Arcade Help menu. change settings, update your hard disk or removable media • Music - Note: For more detailed information on certain models. browse online content from the Arcade home page by selecting Help. Acer Arcade Deluxe is...
...: While watching videos, optical discs or slideshows, your screensaver and power-saving features are unavailable. Use the MediaConsole, touchpad or arrow keys to select the media type you wish to the Arcade Help menu. change settings, update your hard disk or removable media • Music - Note: For more detailed information on certain models. browse online content from the Arcade home page by selecting Help. Acer Arcade Deluxe is...
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... the software. Live Update: Click Live Update to connect to the Internet to suit your machine and your Acer Arcade Deluxe. Click Refresh at the top and bottom of DVD titles in its performance to check for newly shared media servers. Note: You must first install and setup Media Server to share media files and TV Server to set the display type. Settings: Click Settings to make various adjustments...
... the software. Live Update: Click Live Update to connect to the Internet to suit your machine and your Acer Arcade Deluxe. Click Refresh at the top and bottom of DVD titles in its performance to check for newly shared media servers. Note: You must first install and setup Media Server to share media files and TV Server to set the display type. Settings: Click Settings to make various adjustments...
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... 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 secure the computer. then press and release the power button. You can put the computer in Sleep mode. Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories: 1 Save any open files. 2 Remove any media...
... 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 secure the computer. then press and release the power button. You can put the computer in Sleep mode. Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories: 1 Save any open files. 2 Remove any media...
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.... Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with password checkpoints on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use of a locked drawer. Some keyless models are also available. See "BIOS utility" on boot-up and resume from Hibernation for your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to the BIOS utility. Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Once set, you must enter...
.... Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with password checkpoints on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use of a locked drawer. Some keyless models are also available. See "BIOS utility" on boot-up and resume from Hibernation for your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to the BIOS utility. Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Once set, you must enter...
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...; Type the User Password and press to access the BIOS utility. Setting passwords You can set and the password on the computer again, and try again. Press and hold the power button for four seconds to enter a password. If you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to use the computer. English 32 Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen...
...; Type the User Password and press to access the BIOS utility. Setting passwords You can set and the password on the computer again, and try again. Press and hold the power button for four seconds to enter a password. If you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to use the computer. English 32 Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen...
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To use is not compatible with a desktop PC. Please make sure that the cable you are working. Fax/data modem (only for certain models) Warning! Plugging this modem into a digital phone line will damage the modem. Warning! For instructions on how to connect different external devices to a telephone jack. Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you a complete mobile computing...
To use is not compatible with a desktop PC. Please make sure that the cable you are working. Fax/data modem (only for certain models) Warning! Plugging this modem into a digital phone line will damage the modem. Warning! For instructions on how to connect different external devices to a telephone jack. Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you a complete mobile computing...
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... expandability of expansion options, including flash memory card adapters, TV-tuners, Bluetooth connectivity and IEEE 1394B adapters. Important! English 36 High-Definition Multimedia Interface (only for certain models) The ExpressCard is the newest version of the PC Card. Use the HDMI port on how to connect with different functions. ExpressCards support USB 2.0 and PCI Express applications. Not all -digital audio/video interface. Please refer to your card's manual for details on...
... expandability of expansion options, including flash memory card adapters, TV-tuners, Bluetooth connectivity and IEEE 1394B adapters. Important! English 36 High-Definition Multimedia Interface (only for certain models) The ExpressCard is the newest version of the PC Card. Use the HDMI port on how to connect with different functions. ExpressCards support USB 2.0 and PCI Express applications. Not all -digital audio/video interface. Please refer to your card's manual for details on...
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... boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. English 41 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to enable this utility. Password To set a password on boot: and use the and keys 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. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate...
... boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. English 41 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to enable this utility. Password To set a password on boot: and use the and keys 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. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate...
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... Sleep mode. Easy solutions are using on the battery, it is not lit, no power is heard from the computer. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may arise during the use the volume control buttons to the computer. Press any key to the power outlet. • If it is in the external USB floppy drive? Press and release the power button to save power...
... Sleep mode. Easy solutions are using on the battery, it is not lit, no power is heard from the computer. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may arise during the use the volume control buttons to the computer. Press any key to the power outlet. • If it is in the external USB floppy drive? Press and release the power button to save power...