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... following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that the new power cord meets the following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7 A 125 V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent, 4.6 meters (15 feet) maximum length. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in performance, indicating a need to replace the power cord set . The full performance of this product. • Use the...
... following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that the new power cord meets the following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7 A 125 V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent, 4.6 meters (15 feet) maximum length. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in performance, indicating a need to replace the power cord set . The full performance of this product. • Use the...
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... charged. Use of another battery may explode. Batteries may not work temporarily, even when the battery is damaged. Never use non-compliant parts when adding or changing components. Accidental short-circuiting can occur when a metallic object such as in a closed car in your product. Battery performance is left in temperatures well below freezing. Replace the battery with the same type as household waste. A device...
... charged. Use of another battery may explode. Batteries may not work temporarily, even when the battery is damaged. Never use non-compliant parts when adding or changing components. Accidental short-circuiting can occur when a metallic object such as in a closed car in your product. Battery performance is left in temperatures well below freezing. Replace the battery with the same type as household waste. A device...
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... on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on and off , the Just for certain models". Please understand that due to "Quick Guide" for using the keyboard, Audio, etc. Follow these steps to all models in the model you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Basic care and tips for the location of the series, but not necessarily in the Aspire product series. The printed Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful...
... on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on and off , the Just for certain models". Please understand that due to "Quick Guide" for using the keyboard, Audio, etc. Follow these steps to all models in the model you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Basic care and tips for the location of the series, but not necessarily in the Aspire product series. The printed Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful...
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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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...(USB) 52 IEEE 1394 port (only for certain models) 52 High-Definition Multimedia Interface (only for certain models) 53 ExpressCard 53 Installing memory 54 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables (only for certain models) 56 BIOS utility 59 Boot sequence 59 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 59 Password 59 Using software 60 Playing DVD movies 60 Power management 61 Acer eRecovery Management 62 Burn backup discs 63 Create a user backup 64 Manage user backups 66 Restore 67 Restore Windows Vista from backup discs 68 Troubleshooting 71 Troubleshooting tips 71 Error...
...(USB) 52 IEEE 1394 port (only for certain models) 52 High-Definition Multimedia Interface (only for certain models) 53 ExpressCard 53 Installing memory 54 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables (only for certain models) 56 BIOS utility 59 Boot sequence 59 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 59 Password 59 Using software 60 Playing DVD movies 60 Power management 61 Acer eRecovery Management 62 Burn backup discs 63 Create a user backup 64 Manage user backups 66 Restore 67 Restore Windows Vista from backup discs 68 Troubleshooting 71 Troubleshooting tips 71 Error...
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... access frequently used functions and manage your system (only for certain models). • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and encryption (only for general reference only. Actual product specifications may also launch Acer Empowering Technology by running the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in the Start menu, or by pressing the Empowering Key...
... access frequently used functions and manage your system (only for certain models). • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and encryption (only for general reference only. Actual product specifications may also launch Acer Empowering Technology by running the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in the Start menu, or by pressing the Empowering Key...
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... use. 5 Click OK to . 2 You may also switch between power plans: 1 Move your mouse over the Acer ePower Management application on . 4 If necessary, change the display, sleep and hibernation settings you wish to switch to, then click Apply. Select the power plan you want to switch 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 for configuring your power management options. To access this utility, select Acer...
... use. 5 Click OK to . 2 You may also switch between power plans: 1 Move your mouse over the Acer ePower Management application on . 4 If necessary, change the display, sleep and hibernation settings you wish to switch to, then click Apply. Select the power plan you want to switch 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 for configuring your power management options. To access this utility, select Acer...
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... also supports on-the-fly file encryption for certain models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is the unique key that protects your encrypted file! You will be used to encrypt a file is an encryption utility that the system needs to access the Personal Secure Disk (PSD). If you can use this password to decrypt it. Note: The password used to create the Master Password. On first use, the Acer eDataSecurity Management setup...
... also supports on-the-fly file encryption for certain models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is the unique key that protects your encrypted file! You will be used to encrypt a file is an encryption utility that the system needs to access the Personal Secure Disk (PSD). If you can use this password to decrypt it. Note: The password used to create the Master Password. On first use, the Acer eDataSecurity Management setup...
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Settings include display brightness, volume, power plan, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, synchronization status and presentation settings. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), and a shortcut to fit the situation as you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. 14 Windows Mobility Center Empowering Technology The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in one...
Settings include display brightness, volume, power plan, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, synchronization status and presentation settings. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), and a shortcut to fit the situation as you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. 14 Windows Mobility Center Empowering Technology The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in one...
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... wireless LAN communication. 16 English Easy-launch buttons Located beside the keyboard are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager.You can be reset by clicking on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to email and Internet programs, but can access the Launch Manager by users. Web browser Internet browser (user-Programmable) Mail Email application (user-Programmable) Bluetooth communication button/ indicator (manufacturing option) Arcade Enables/disables the Bluetooth function...
... wireless LAN communication. 16 English Easy-launch buttons Located beside the keyboard are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager.You can be reset by clicking on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to email and Internet programs, but can access the Launch Manager by users. Web browser Internet browser (user-Programmable) Mail Email application (user-Programmable) Bluetooth communication button/ indicator (manufacturing option) Arcade Enables/disables the Bluetooth function...
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... also available. The touchpad is enabled on the model purchased. Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is sensitive to secure the lock. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to finger movement; and your touchpad. hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object...
... also available. The touchpad is enabled on the model purchased. Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is sensitive to secure the lock. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to finger movement; and your touchpad. hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object...
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... keys respectively. Scroll Lock + When Scroll Lock is in uppercase. Cursor-control keys Hold while using on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. normal manner. cursor-control keys. Hold while using cursor- Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is indicated by small characters located on embedded keypad control keys. English 20 Using the keyboard...
... keys respectively. Scroll Lock + When Scroll Lock is in uppercase. Cursor-control keys Hold while using on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. normal manner. cursor-control keys. Hold while using cursor- Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is indicated by small characters located on embedded keypad control keys. English 20 Using the keyboard...
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... Start menu. 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 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 21 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it opens the application's context menu. Key Windows key...
... Start menu. 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 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 21 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it opens the application's context menu. Key Windows key...
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... the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off. + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on hotkeys. + + + Acer eSettings 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. Launches Acer ePower Management in the hotkey combination. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.
... the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off. + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on hotkeys. + + + Acer eSettings 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. Launches Acer ePower Management in the hotkey combination. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.
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Press any key to resume. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may arise during the use the volume control buttons to adjust the volume. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to an external monitor. Press and release the power button to turn the display back on, three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be too...
Press any key to resume. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may arise during the use the volume control buttons to adjust the volume. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to an external monitor. Press and release the power button to turn the display back on, three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be too...
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... external accessories: 1 Save any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off (Windows XP). then press and release the power button. Then close and latch the display cover to place it in Sleep mode by pressing + . When you are ready to use the computer again, unlatch and open files. 2 Remove any open the display...
... external accessories: 1 Save any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off (Windows XP). then press and release the power button. Then close and latch the display cover to place it in Sleep mode by pressing + . When you are ready to use the computer again, unlatch and open files. 2 Remove any open the display...
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... compatible with a desktop PC. Please make sure that the cable you use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to a telephone jack. Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to the computer, read the following section. English 50 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you are working. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to your computer as you would...
... compatible with a desktop PC. Please make sure that the cable you use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to a telephone jack. Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to the computer, read the following section. English 50 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you are working. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to your computer as you would...
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... the screen. Password To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to run it. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to run this feature. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. Boot sequence To set this value to enable this utility. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility...
... the screen. Password To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to run it. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to run this feature. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. Boot sequence To set this value to enable this utility. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility...
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... 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 vary. To use...
... 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 vary. To use...
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... home 58 traveling internationally 60 traveling on indicator 24 memory installing 67 messages error 77 See frequently-asked questions frequently-asked questions 41 front view 17 H Hibernation mode hotkey 30 hotkeys 30 K keyboard 28 embedded numeric keypad 28 hotkeys 30 lock keys 28 troubleshooting 42 Windows keys 29 L left view 17 M media access on local trips 59 troubleshooting 77 turning off xv connections network 64 D display hotkeys 30 troubleshooting 41 DVD 72 DVD movies playing 72...
... home 58 traveling internationally 60 traveling on indicator 24 memory installing 67 messages error 77 See frequently-asked questions frequently-asked questions 41 front view 17 H Hibernation mode hotkey 30 hotkeys 30 K keyboard 28 embedded numeric keypad 28 hotkeys 30 lock keys 28 troubleshooting 42 Windows keys 29 L left view 17 M media access on local trips 59 troubleshooting 77 turning off xv connections network 64 D display hotkeys 30 troubleshooting 41 DVD 72 DVD movies playing 72...