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... only after 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. The battery can be charged and If the battery leaks and you need for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. If you come into...
... only after 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. The battery can be charged and If the battery leaks and you need for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. If you come into...
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... in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. Follow the instructions on how your computer. For more productive, please refer to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the power button. This guide contains detailed information on how to the AcerSystem User's Guide. For instructions on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting.
... in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. Follow the instructions on how your computer. For more productive, please refer to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the power button. This guide contains detailed information on how to the AcerSystem User's Guide. For instructions on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting.
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... Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 3 Acer eAudio Management 5 Acer ePower Management 6 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) 9 Acer eRecovery Management 11 Acer eSettings Management 12 Windows Mobility Center 14 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Top view 15 Closed front view 17 Left view 18 Right view 19 Rear view 20 Base view 21 Specifications 22 Indicators 24 Easy-launch buttons 25 Touchpad 26 Touchpad basics 27 Using the keyboard 29 Lock keys and separate numeric...
... Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 3 Acer eAudio Management 5 Acer ePower Management 6 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) 9 Acer eRecovery Management 11 Acer eSettings Management 12 Windows Mobility Center 14 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Top view 15 Closed front view 17 Left view 18 Right view 19 Rear view 20 Base view 21 Specifications 22 Indicators 24 Easy-launch buttons 25 Touchpad 26 Touchpad basics 27 Using the keyboard 29 Lock keys and separate numeric...
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... (CD or DVD) drive tray 33 Using a computer security lock 33 Audio 34 Tuba 34 5.1 Channel 34 Acer PureZone 34 Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/multi-channel sound 35 Acer CineDash media console 36 Video 38 16:9 display 38 Using the system utilities 39 Acer Bio-Protection (for selected models) 39 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 40 Launch Manager 41 Frequently asked questions 42 Requesting service 45 International Travelers Warranty (ITW...
... (CD or DVD) drive tray 33 Using a computer security lock 33 Audio 34 Tuba 34 5.1 Channel 34 Acer PureZone 34 Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/multi-channel sound 35 Acer CineDash media console 36 Video 38 16:9 display 38 Using the system utilities 39 Acer Bio-Protection (for selected models) 39 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 40 Launch Manager 41 Frequently asked questions 42 Requesting service 45 International Travelers Warranty (ITW...
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... lock 61 Using passwords 61 Entering passwords 62 Setting passwords 62 Expanding through options 63 Connectivity options 63 Fax/data modem 63 Built-in network feature 64 Consumer Infrared (CIR) 64 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 65 High-Definition Multimedia Interface 65 ExpressCard 66 Installing memory 67 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables (for selected models) 68 BIOS utility 71 Boot sequence 71 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 71 Password 71 Using software 72 Playing DVD movies 72 Power management 73 Acer...
... lock 61 Using passwords 61 Entering passwords 62 Setting passwords 62 Expanding through options 63 Connectivity options 63 Fax/data modem 63 Built-in network feature 64 Consumer Infrared (CIR) 64 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 65 High-Definition Multimedia Interface 65 ExpressCard 66 Installing memory 67 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables (for selected models) 68 BIOS utility 71 Boot sequence 71 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 71 Password 71 Using software 72 Playing DVD movies 72 Power management 73 Acer...
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... group in the Start menu, or by pressing the Empowering Key, it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage your system. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with a particular utility, launch the utility and click the icon at the buttom of Dolby Home Theater on your new Acer system. Empowering Technology 1 Acer Empowering Technology...
... group in the Start menu, or by pressing the Empowering Key, it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage your system. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with a particular utility, launch the utility and click the icon at the buttom of Dolby Home Theater on your new Acer system. Empowering Technology 1 Acer Empowering Technology...
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... save your power management options. View and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by launching the Acer ePower Management application. You can create, 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 . 2 You may also switch between power plans by clicking the appropriate tabs. The quick menu appears. Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with...
... save your power management options. View and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by launching the Acer ePower Management application. You can create, 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 . 2 You may also switch between power plans by clicking the appropriate tabs. The quick menu appears. Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with...
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... Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for selected models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. It is the unique key that protects your encrypted file! You will prompt you lose both passwords, there will be used to create the Master Password. Note: The password used...
... Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for selected models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. It is the unique key that protects your encrypted file! You will prompt you lose both passwords, there will be used to create the Master Password. Note: The password used...
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... 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 easy-to-find place, so you change locations, networks or activities. in the Start menu. • Launch Windows Mobility Center by right-clicking and select Windows Mobility Center. Settings include display brightness, volume, power plan, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, synchronization status and...
... 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 easy-to-find place, so you change locations, networks or activities. in the Start menu. • Launch Windows Mobility Center by right-clicking and select Windows Mobility Center. Settings include display brightness, volume, power plan, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, synchronization status and...
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... 6 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 7 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. 8 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 9 Click buttons The left and right buttons function like the (left, center* and left and right mouse buttons. *The center right) button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (for selected models). 10 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up...
... 6 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 7 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. 8 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 9 Click buttons The left and right buttons function like the (left, center* and left and right mouse buttons. *The center right) button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (for selected models). 10 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up...
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... digital speakers Built-in stereo microphones Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam • Acer PureZone technology • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone WLAN: • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link network connection or Intel® PRO/Wireless network connection WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready Modem: 56K ITU V.92 Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot 441.4 (W) x 300 (D) x 40.2/44...
... digital speakers Built-in stereo microphones Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam • Acer PureZone technology • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone WLAN: • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link network connection or Intel® PRO/Wireless network connection WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready Modem: 56K ITU V.92 Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot 441.4 (W) x 300 (D) x 40.2/44...
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... to move up /down/left / right (for selected models). Center button (3) Swipe up /down/left / right using the touchpad, keep it - English 28 Function Left button (1) Access context menu Scroll Right button (4) Main touchpad (2) Click once. and your touchpad. The touchpad is enabled on your fingers - Note: When using Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (for selected models) or click and hold to finger movement; It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel.
... to move up /down/left / right (for selected models). Center button (3) Swipe up /down/left / right using the touchpad, keep it - English 28 Function Left button (1) Access context menu Scroll Right button (4) Main touchpad (2) Click once. and your touchpad. The touchpad is enabled on your fingers - Note: When using Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (for selected models) or click and hold to finger movement; It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel.
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... < > + : Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to a network domain) < > + : Minimizes all windows < > + : Open the Run dialog box < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as clicking the right mouse button; English 30 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it launches the Start menu. it opens the application's context menu.
... < > + : Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to a network domain) < > + : Minimizes all windows < > + : Open the Run dialog box < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as clicking the right mouse button; English 30 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it launches the Start menu. it opens the application's context menu.
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...the sound volume. + Volume down Decreases the sound volume. + Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and the BIOS utility. Display toggle Screen blank Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the display screen backlight off . Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on hotkeys. Hotkey Icon + + + + + + + + + Function Hotkey help Description Displays help...
...the sound volume. + Volume down Decreases the sound volume. + Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and the BIOS utility. Display toggle Screen blank Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the display screen backlight off . Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on hotkeys. Hotkey Icon + + + + + + + + + Function Hotkey help Description Displays help...
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... at the volume control (speaker) icon on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the battery, it is being supplied to save power. I turned on the taskbar. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to the computer. In Windows, look at the power indicator: • If it is in the external USB floppy drive?
... at the volume control (speaker) icon on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the battery, it is being supplied to save power. I turned on the taskbar. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to the computer. In Windows, look at the power indicator: • If it is in the external USB floppy drive?
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... desk to a meeting room. If you are ready to use the computer again, unlatch and open the display; To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open files. 2 Remove any open the display; Then close and latch the display cover to place it in Sleep mode by pressing + . then press and release the power button. Moving around or traveling with you This section gives you...
... desk to a meeting room. If you are ready to use the computer again, unlatch and open the display; To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open files. 2 Remove any open the display; Then close and latch the display cover to place it in Sleep mode by pressing + . then press and release the power button. Moving around or traveling with you This section gives you...
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... notebook PC offers you are working. Warning! For instructions on how to connect different external devices to your computer as you would with digital phone lines. Warning! This modem port is appropriate for the country in V.92 56 Kbps fax/data modem. 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...
... notebook PC offers you are working. Warning! For instructions on how to connect different external devices to your computer as you would with digital phone lines. Warning! This modem port is appropriate for the country in V.92 56 Kbps fax/data modem. 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...
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... screen and use the and keys to enable this value to Enabled. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to set 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 top of the screen. English 71 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration...
... screen and use the and keys to enable this value to Enabled. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to set 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 top of the screen. English 71 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration...
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...first set by launching Acer eRecovery Management and clicking Password settings in an external optical disc burner before entering Acer eRecovery Management for optical disc-related tasks. Acer eRecovery Management consists of Acer eRecovery Management, you can burn the factory default image or back up /restore the factory default image, and reinstall applications and drivers. English 74 Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a tool to quickly back up drivers and applications to CD/DVD • Create user backup • Manage user backups 2 Restore: • Restore...
...first set by launching Acer eRecovery Management and clicking Password settings in an external optical disc burner before entering Acer eRecovery Management for optical disc-related tasks. Acer eRecovery Management consists of Acer eRecovery Management, you can burn the factory default image or back up /restore the factory default image, and reinstall applications and drivers. English 74 Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a tool to quickly back up drivers and applications to CD/DVD • Create user backup • Manage user backups 2 Restore: • Restore...
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... connections network 64 D display hotkeys 31 troubleshooting 42 DVD 72 DVD movies playing 72 E error messages 77 Euro 32 F FAQ. English 88 Index A AC adapter caring for xv audio troubleshooting 42 B battery pack battery-low warning 49 caring for xvi characteristics 46 charging 48 checking charge level 48 installing 47 low conditions 49 maximizing life 46 optimizing 48 removing 48 using the first time 46 BIOS utility 71 brightness hotkeys 31 C caps lock...
... connections network 64 D display hotkeys 31 troubleshooting 42 DVD 72 DVD movies playing 72 E error messages 77 Euro 32 F FAQ. English 88 Index A AC adapter caring for xv audio troubleshooting 42 B battery pack battery-low warning 49 caring for xvi characteristics 46 charging 48 checking charge level 48 installing 47 low conditions 49 maximizing life 46 optimizing 48 removing 48 using the first time 46 BIOS utility 71 brightness hotkeys 31 C caps lock...