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...Infrared (FIR) 64 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 65 IEEE 1394 port 65 PC Card slot 66 ExpressCard 67 Installing memory 68 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables 69 Acer Arcade TV set-up wizard (Windows XP Home and Professional) 71 BIOS utility 72 Boot sequence 72 Enable disk-...to-disk recovery 72 Password 72 Using software 73 Playing DVD movies 73 Power management 74 Acer eRecovery Management 74 Create backup 75 Restore from backup 75 Create factory default image CD 76 Re-install bundled software without CD 76 Change...
...Infrared (FIR) 64 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 65 IEEE 1394 port 65 PC Card slot 66 ExpressCard 67 Installing memory 68 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables 69 Acer Arcade TV set-up wizard (Windows XP Home and Professional) 71 BIOS utility 72 Boot sequence 72 Enable disk-...to-disk recovery 72 Password 72 Using software 73 Playing DVD movies 73 Power management 74 Acer eRecovery Management 74 Create backup 75 Restore from backup 75 Create factory default image CD 76 Re-install bundled software without CD 76 Change...
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...it except by optimizing disk space, memory and registry settings. • Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. • Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. • Acer ePower Management extends battery power via ...taking your password. If you do not initialize the Empowering Technology password, you lose your new Acer computer. Empowering Technology 1 Acer Empowering Technology Acer's innovative Empowering Technology toolbar makes it easy for the first time. Displayed by default in the...
...it except by optimizing disk space, memory and registry settings. • Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. • Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. • Acer ePower Management extends battery power via ...taking your password. If you do not initialize the Empowering Technology password, you lose your new Acer computer. Empowering Technology 1 Acer Empowering Technology Acer's innovative Empowering Technology toolbar makes it easy for the first time. Displayed by default in the...
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... while your notebook is unattended. • Removable data devices - 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 CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drives. • Floppy disk drives - 3.5-inch disks only. ...8226; Interfaces - Empowering Technology 3 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you to lock your removable data, optical and floppy drives to ensure that can 't be mounted as...
... while your notebook is unattended. • Removable data devices - 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 CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drives. • Floppy disk drives - 3.5-inch disks only. ...8226; Interfaces - Empowering Technology 3 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you to lock your removable data, optical and floppy drives to ensure that can 't be mounted as...
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releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization - removes unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - Empowering Technology 5 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer computer. The user can also enable advanced options for full control over the following options: • Memory optimization - improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. It provides an express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly.
releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization - removes unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - Empowering Technology 5 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer computer. The user can also enable advanced options for full control over the following options: • Memory optimization - improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. It provides an express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly.
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... use. Ventilation slots USB 2.0 port Ethernet (RJ-45) port Enable the computer to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xDPicture Card (xD) (for selected models). 7 4-pin IEEE 1394 Connects to IEEE 1394 devices (for selected port models). 8 PC Card...
... use. Ventilation slots USB 2.0 port Ethernet (RJ-45) port Enable the computer to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xDPicture Card (xD) (for selected models). 7 4-pin IEEE 1394 Connects to IEEE 1394 devices (for selected port models). 8 PC Card...
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19 Base view English # Item 1 Hard disk bay 2 Memory compartment 3 Ventilation slots and cooling fan 4 Battery lock 5 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Locks the battery in position. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Houses the computer's main memory. Houses the computer's battery pack. Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
19 Base view English # Item 1 Hard disk bay 2 Memory compartment 3 Ventilation slots and cooling fan 4 Battery lock 5 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Locks the battery in position. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Houses the computer's main memory. Houses the computer's battery pack. Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
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...2) • Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 (Rollup 2) • Genuine Windows® XP Professional X64 Edition Platform System memory Display Windows® Vista ™Capable PCs come with 512 KB L2 cache, supporting AMD PowerNow!™ Technology and AMD HyperTransport™ Technology,...ATI Radeon® Xpress 1100 or Xpress1200 chipset Up to 2 GB of DDR2 533/667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) • 15.4" WXGA Acer CrystalBrite™ TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, 16 ms response time, supporting simultaneous ...
...2) • Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 (Rollup 2) • Genuine Windows® XP Professional X64 Edition Platform System memory Display Windows® Vista ™Capable PCs come with 512 KB L2 cache, supporting AMD PowerNow!™ Technology and AMD HyperTransport™ Technology,...ATI Radeon® Xpress 1100 or Xpress1200 chipset Up to 2 GB of DDR2 533/667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) • 15.4" WXGA Acer CrystalBrite™ TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, 16 ms response time, supporting simultaneous ...
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...8226; Mini DIN cable: RCA jack and S-video port for selected models) • Acer Arcade™, featuring Acer CinemaVision™ and Acer ClearVision™ technologies English up to 448MB of shared system memory), supporting ATI PowerPlay™ 5.0, Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0, PCI Express®, DualView.../PAL) support (for audio/video input Acer DVB-T antenna (UHF/VHF reception) supports Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology • ATI Radeon® Xpress 1100 chipset with integrated 3D graphics, up to 256 MB of shared system memory • ATI Mobility™ Radeon®...
...8226; Mini DIN cable: RCA jack and S-video port for selected models) • Acer Arcade™, featuring Acer CinemaVision™ and Acer ClearVision™ technologies English up to 448MB of shared system memory), supporting ATI PowerPlay™ 5.0, Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0, PCI Express®, DualView.../PAL) support (for audio/video input Acer DVB-T antenna (UHF/VHF reception) supports Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology • ATI Radeon® Xpress 1100 chipset with integrated 3D graphics, up to 256 MB of shared system memory • ATI Mobility™ Radeon®...
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...: • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive • DVD/CD-RW combo drive 5-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick® (MS), Memory Stick PRO™ (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card™ (xD) (for selected models) Acer Video Conference featuring Voice and Video over Internet Protocol (VVoIP)support via...
...: • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive • DVD/CD-RW combo drive 5-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick® (MS), Memory Stick PRO™ (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card™ (xD) (for selected models) Acer Video Conference featuring Voice and Video over Internet Protocol (VVoIP)support via...
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... the slot and release to your computer. ExpressCards support a vast number of the PC Card. It is the newest version of expansion options, including flash memory card adapters, TV-tuners, Bluetooth connectivity and IEEE 1394B adapters.
... the slot and release to your computer. ExpressCards support a vast number of the PC Card. It is the newest version of expansion options, including flash memory card adapters, TV-tuners, Bluetooth connectivity and IEEE 1394B adapters.
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...access its base. 2 Remove the screws from the memory cover; The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size. Please consult a qualified technician or contact your local Acer dealer. Then turn the computer over to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC ...adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. then lift up and remove the memory cover. 3 (a) Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot,...
...access its base. 2 Remove the screws from the memory cover; The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size. Please consult a qualified technician or contact your local Acer dealer. Then turn the computer over to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC ...adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. then lift up and remove the memory cover. 3 (a) Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot,...
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...CD or DVD. Windows handles all of the current system configuration to conserve energy. Note: This feature is a tool to function. Acer eRecovery Management consists of the following functions: 1 Create backup 2 Restore from backup 3 Create factory default image CD, or burn bundled... software to the computer, and video memory. Note: Acer eRecovery Management requires a specific hard disk partitioning structure to quickly backup and restore the system. This computer employs a power management ...
...CD or DVD. Windows handles all of the current system configuration to conserve energy. Note: This feature is a tool to function. Acer eRecovery Management consists of the following functions: 1 Create backup 2 Restore from backup 3 Create factory default image CD, or burn bundled... software to the computer, and video memory. Note: Acer eRecovery Management requires a specific hard disk partitioning structure to quickly backup and restore the system. This computer employs a power management ...
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... message or an error symptom occurs, see "Error messages" below. Disk boot failure Insert a system (bootable) disk into the floppy drive (A:), then press to reboot. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. If the problem cannot be solved...
... message or an error symptom occurs, see "Error messages" below. Disk boot failure Insert a system (bootable) disk into the floppy drive (A:), then press to reboot. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. If the problem cannot be solved...
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... 30 moving around 57 on indicator 14, 26 security 61 setting up a home office 59 taking home 58 traveling internationally 60 traveling on indicator 26 memory installing 68 messages error 78 modem 63 N network 64 Notebook Manager hotkey 32
... 30 moving around 57 on indicator 14, 26 security 61 setting up a home office 59 taking home 58 traveling internationally 60 traveling on indicator 26 memory installing 68 messages error 78 modem 63 N network 64 Notebook Manager hotkey 32
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..." product offering. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional office MAY have a DIFFERENT part number code to extend the functionality of customer machines. addon card, modem, or extra memory capability). Preface Before using this information and the product it will NOT be noted in the printed Service Guide. For whatever reason, if...
..." product offering. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional office MAY have a DIFFERENT part number code to extend the functionality of customer machines. addon card, modem, or extra memory capability). Preface Before using this information and the product it will NOT be noted in the printed Service Guide. For whatever reason, if...
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Specification 1 Features 1 Platform 1 System Memory 1 Display 1 Graphics 1 TV-Tuner 1 Audio 2 Storage Subsystem 2 Communication 2 Special Keys and Controls 2 I/O Interface 3 Power Subsystem 3 Dimensions and... Acer Empowering Technology 18 Empowering Technology Password 18 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) 18 Acer eLock Management 20 Acer ePerformance Management 21 Acer eRecovery Management 22 Acer eSettings Management 23 Acer ePower Management 24 Acer ePresentation Management 26 Using the System Utilities 27 Acer GridVista...
Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Specification 1 Features 1 Platform 1 System Memory 1 Display 1 Graphics 1 TV-Tuner 1 Audio 2 Storage Subsystem 2 Communication 2 Special Keys and Controls 2 I/O Interface 3 Power Subsystem 3 Dimensions and... Acer Empowering Technology 18 Empowering Technology Password 18 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) 18 Acer eLock Management 20 Acer ePerformance Management 21 Acer eRecovery Management 22 Acer eSettings Management 23 Acer ePower Management 24 Acer ePresentation Management 26 Using the System Utilities 27 Acer GridVista...
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... Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 71 System Check Procedures 72 External Diskette Drive Check 72 External CD-ROM Drive Check 72 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 72 Memory Check 73 Power System Check 73 Check the Power Adaptor 73 Check the Battery Pack 74 Touchpad Check 74 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error...
... Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 71 System Check Procedures 72 External Diskette Drive Check 72 External CD-ROM Drive Check 72 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 72 Memory Check 73 Power System Check 73 Check the Power Adaptor 73 Check the Battery Pack 74 Touchpad Check 74 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error...
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... Technology, 64bit OS support • ATI Radeon® Xpress 1100 or Xpress 1200 chipset System Memory • Up to 2GB of DDR2 533/667MHz memory, upgradeable to 4GB using two soDIMM modules (dualchannel support) Display • 15.4" WXGA Acer CrystalBriteTM TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, 16 ms response time, supporting simultaneous multi...
... Technology, 64bit OS support • ATI Radeon® Xpress 1100 or Xpress 1200 chipset System Memory • Up to 2GB of DDR2 533/667MHz memory, upgradeable to 4GB using two soDIMM modules (dualchannel support) Display • 15.4" WXGA Acer CrystalBriteTM TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, 16 ms response time, supporting simultaneous multi...
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... drive • 5-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick® (MS), Memory Stick PROTM (MS PRO), xD-Picture CardTM (xD) (for selected models) Communication • Acer Video Conference featuring Voice and Video over Internet Protocol (VVoIP) support via Acer OrbiCamTM and optional Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone (for selected models) •...
... drive • 5-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick® (MS), Memory Stick PROTM (MS PRO), xD-Picture CardTM (xD) (for selected models) Communication • Acer Video Conference featuring Voice and Video over Internet Protocol (VVoIP) support via Acer OrbiCamTM and optional Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone (for selected models) •...
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... 10/100-based or 10/100/1000based networks. 5 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer and IRaware computer) (optional). 6 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) and xD-Picture Card (xD) (optional). # Icon Item Description 7 # Icon 8 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Item...
... 10/100-based or 10/100/1000based networks. 5 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer and IRaware computer) (optional). 6 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) and xD-Picture Card (xD) (optional). # Icon Item Description 7 # Icon 8 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Item...