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...for certain models) 24 Video 25 16:9 display (only for certain models) 25 Using the system utilities 26 Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) 26 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 27 Frequently asked questions 29 Requesting service 32 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 32 Before...removing the battery pack 34 Charging the battery 35 Checking the battery level 35 Optimising battery life 35 Battery-low warning 36 Acer Arcade Deluxe 37 General controls 37 Navigation controls 38 Player controls 38 Cinema 38 Movies: 38 Videos: 39 Playing a ...
...for certain models) 24 Video 25 16:9 display (only for certain models) 25 Using the system utilities 26 Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) 26 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 27 Frequently asked questions 29 Requesting service 32 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 32 Before...removing the battery pack 34 Charging the battery 35 Checking the battery level 35 Optimising battery life 35 Battery-low warning 36 Acer Arcade Deluxe 37 General controls 37 Navigation controls 38 Player controls 38 Cinema 38 Movies: 38 Videos: 39 Playing a ...
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... 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 ...
... 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 ...
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Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for your system. Empowering Technology 13 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you set an asset tag for navigation. • Prints and saves hardware specifications. • Lets you to inspect hardware specifications, set BIOS passwords and modify boot options.
Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for your system. Empowering Technology 13 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you set an asset tag for navigation. • Prints and saves hardware specifications. • Lets you to inspect hardware specifications, set BIOS passwords and modify boot options.
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... on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. This means the cursor responds as clicking the left button. • Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models) to scroll up or down and move the cursor. • Press ... (2) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to use finger on the touchpad to the left or right a page. Touchpad basics (with Acer BioProtection fingerprint reader. 12 3 4 • Move your finger on the touchpad on a mouse. These two buttons are similar to drag the ...
... on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. This means the cursor responds as clicking the left button. • Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models) to scroll up or down and move the cursor. • Press ... (2) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to use finger on the touchpad to the left or right a page. Touchpad basics (with Acer BioProtection fingerprint reader. 12 3 4 • Move your finger on the touchpad on a mouse. These two buttons are similar to drag the ...
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...Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Launches Acer ePower Management in the hotkey combination. Decreases the sound volume (only for certain models). English 22...hotkeys or key combinations to return. Turns the display screen backlight off . + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on page 1. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on and off. + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + < > Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. + <...
...Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Launches Acer ePower Management in the hotkey combination. Decreases the sound volume (only for certain models). English 22...hotkeys or key combinations to return. Turns the display screen backlight off . + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on page 1. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on and off. + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + < > Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. + <...
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... launch up to your finger! Utilizing the uniqueness of protection for certain models) Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is a multi-purpose fingerprint software package integrated with Acer FingerLaunch, while Acer ProfileLaunch can now enjoy an extra layer of one's fingerprint features, Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution has incorporated protection against unauthorized access to three applications/ websites...
... launch up to your finger! Utilizing the uniqueness of protection for certain models) Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is a multi-purpose fingerprint software package integrated with Acer FingerLaunch, while Acer ProfileLaunch can now enjoy an extra layer of one's fingerprint features, Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution has incorporated protection against unauthorized access to three applications/ websites...
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... content that is installed when you first turn on your notebook. Important! Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to its original settings without recovery CDs. English 31 I want to restore my computer to -disk recovery is enabled...Your C: drive will be reformatted and all data files before using this option. To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is showing, press + at the same time to enter the recovery process. 3 Refer to the onscreen instructions to back up all data will ...
... content that is installed when you first turn on your notebook. Important! Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to its original settings without recovery CDs. English 31 I want to restore my computer to -disk recovery is enabled...Your C: drive will be reformatted and all data files before using this option. To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is showing, press + at the same time to enter the recovery process. 3 Refer to the onscreen instructions to back up all data will ...
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... from Hibernation for your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to the BIOS utility. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with your computer from unauthorized access. Wrap a computer security lock cable around an...protect your dealer or an authorized service center. If you must enter this password to gain access to secure the lock. See "BIOS utility" on Boot secures your computer. Do not forget your computer against unauthorized use. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of ...
... from Hibernation for your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to the BIOS utility. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with your computer from unauthorized access. Wrap a computer security lock cable around an...protect your dealer or an authorized service center. If you must enter this password to gain access to secure the lock. See "BIOS utility" on Boot secures your computer. Do not forget your computer against unauthorized use. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of ...
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...tries, the system halts. Important! You have three chances to shut down the computer. Then turn on boot parameter is set passwords using the BIOS utility. English 49 Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When ...prompt appears when you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. If you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to access the BIOS utility. Try again and press . • When the User Password is set and the password on ...
...tries, the system halts. Important! You have three chances to shut down the computer. Then turn on boot parameter is set passwords using the BIOS utility. English 49 Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When ...prompt appears when you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. If you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to access the BIOS utility. Try again and press . • When the User Password is set and the password on ...
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... already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to run it. Boot sequence 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 D2D Recovery at the top of ...utility. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to Enabled. Your computer is being displayed. English 59 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run this value to -disk recovery ...
... already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to run it. Boot sequence 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 D2D Recovery at the top of ...utility. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to Enabled. Your computer is being displayed. English 59 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run this value to -disk recovery ...
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... Enabled. 6 Press the ESC key to enter the Exit submenu, press the ENTER key to Exit Saving Changes. Press the ENTER key again to enter BIOS Setup, where you will reboot. Restart your computer and insert the first system recovery disc into the optical disc drive. The system will need to... insert the first backup disc and enable the F12 Boot Menu via the BIOS Setup Utility. 1 Turn on your computer. 2 During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to select Yes.
... Enabled. 6 Press the ESC key to enter the Exit submenu, press the ENTER key to Exit Saving Changes. Press the ENTER key again to enter BIOS Setup, where you will reboot. Restart your computer and insert the first system recovery disc into the optical disc drive. The system will need to... insert the first backup disc and enable the F12 Boot Menu via the BIOS Setup Utility. 1 Turn on your computer. 2 During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to select Yes.
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... your computer and insert the first system recovery disc into the optical disc drive. Restart your computer. 2 During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to enter BIOS Setup, where you can set the boot priority for long-term use the F5 key to move the IDE CD device...
... your computer and insert the first system recovery disc into the optical disc drive. Restart your computer. 2 During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to enter BIOS Setup, where you can set the boot priority for long-term use the F5 key to move the IDE CD device...
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...an authorized service center. The following table lists the error messages in the BIOS utility to reboot. Equipment configuration error Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. Error messages If you solve problems. If the system reports... center. 71 English Troubleshooting This chapter shows you how to deal with the recommended course of action. Do not attempt to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in alphabetical order together with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Error...
...an authorized service center. The following table lists the error messages in the BIOS utility to reboot. Equipment configuration error Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. Error messages If you solve problems. If the system reports... center. 71 English Troubleshooting This chapter shows you how to deal with the recommended course of action. Do not attempt to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in alphabetical order together with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Error...
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English 72 If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility.
English 72 If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility.
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... characteristics 45 charging 47 checking charge level 47 installing 46 low conditions 48 maximizing life 45 optimizing 47 removing 47 using the first time 45 BIOS utility 71 brightness hotkeys 30 C caps lock 28 on indicator 24 care AC adapter xv battery pack xvi computer xv CD-ROM ejecting manually 42...
... characteristics 45 charging 47 checking charge level 47 installing 46 low conditions 48 maximizing life 45 optimizing 47 removing 47 using the first time 45 BIOS utility 71 brightness hotkeys 30 C caps lock 28 on indicator 24 care AC adapter xv battery pack xvi computer xv CD-ROM ejecting manually 42...