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... the TravelMate Generic User Guide. For instructions on your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the power button. Please refer to the setup poster for using the keyboard and audio, etc. Such instances are only contained in certain models of the series, but not necessarily in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on how to functions or features which are marked in the TravelMate product series. This guide contains...
... the TravelMate Generic User Guide. For instructions on your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the power button. Please refer to the setup poster for using the keyboard and audio, etc. Such instances are only contained in certain models of the series, but not necessarily in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on how to functions or features which are marked in the TravelMate product series. This guide contains...
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... and servicing xv Touchpad 1 Touchpad basics (with two buttons) 1 Using the keyboard 3 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad* 3 Hotkeys 4 Windows keys 5 Acer ProShield 7 Overview 7 Setting up ProShield 8 Personal Secure Disk 9 BIOS Settings 10 Credential Manager 10 Data Protection 11 Data Removal 11 Acer eRecovery Management 12 Creating a recovery backup (Optical drive) 13 Creating a recovery backup (USB flash drive) 15 Recovering your system (Optical drive) 17 To recover your system 17 Types of recovery 17 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers...
... and servicing xv Touchpad 1 Touchpad basics (with two buttons) 1 Using the keyboard 3 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad* 3 Hotkeys 4 Windows keys 5 Acer ProShield 7 Overview 7 Setting up ProShield 8 Personal Secure Disk 9 BIOS Settings 10 Credential Manager 10 Data Protection 11 Data Removal 11 Acer eRecovery Management 12 Creating a recovery backup (Optical drive) 13 Creating a recovery backup (USB flash drive) 15 Recovering your system (Optical drive) 17 To recover your system 17 Types of recovery 17 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers...
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Types of recovery 21 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 21 Returning to a previous system condition 22 Returning your system to its factory condition 23 Acer Backup Manager 25 Power management 26 Acer PowerSmart key 26 Battery pack 27 Battery pack characteristics 27 Maximizing the battery's life 27 Installing and removing the battery pack 28 Charging the battery 29 Checking the battery level 29 Optimizing battery life 29 Battery-low warning 29 Taking your notebook PC with...
Types of recovery 21 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 21 Returning to a previous system condition 22 Returning your system to its factory condition 23 Acer Backup Manager 25 Power management 26 Acer PowerSmart key 26 Battery pack 27 Battery pack characteristics 27 Maximizing the battery's life 27 Installing and removing the battery pack 28 Charging the battery 29 Checking the battery level 29 Optimizing battery life 29 Battery-low warning 29 Taking your notebook PC with...
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.... The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Num Lock off . Use this mode when you need to connect an external keypad. Num Lock + * When Num Lock is in uppercase. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing letters on , the embedded keypad is on embedded keypad. Scroll Lock + When Scroll Lock is on and off Hold while using cursor-control keys. Desired access Num Lock on Number keys on , the screen moves one...
.... The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Num Lock off . Use this mode when you need to connect an external keypad. Num Lock + * When Num Lock is in uppercase. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing letters on , the embedded keypad is on embedded keypad. Scroll Lock + When Scroll Lock is on and off Hold while using cursor-control keys. Desired access Num Lock on Number keys on , the screen moves one...
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...Icon Function Description Communication key Enables / disables the computer's communication devices. (Communication devices may vary by configuration.) Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode. English 4 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Increases the screen brightness. + < > + < > Brightness down Volume up Turns the embedded numeric keypad on and off (only for certain models). Turns the speakers on and off to save power. Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Display...
...Icon Function Description Communication key Enables / disables the computer's communication devices. (Communication devices may vary by configuration.) Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode. English 4 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Increases the screen brightness. + < > + < > Brightness down Volume up Turns the embedded numeric keypad on and off (only for certain models). Turns the speakers on and off to save power. Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Display...
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... on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Access Center < > + : Open Windows Mobility Center < > + : Display System Properties < > + : Restore minimized windows < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D < > + : Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar + < > + : Search for network computers + < > + : Use the arrow keys to cycle through open programs using Windows Flip 3-D English Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. 5 Hotkey + < > Icon Function Volume down Description Decreases the sound volume.
... on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Access Center < > + : Open Windows Mobility Center < > + : Display System Properties < > + : Restore minimized windows < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D < > + : Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar + < > + : Search for network computers + < > + : Use the arrow keys to cycle through open programs using Windows Flip 3-D English Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. 5 Hotkey + < > Icon Function Volume down Description Decreases the sound volume.
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You can also set the boot device order and import or export BIOS settings. Credential Manager Here you can set the BIOS Supervisor and User passwords, enable or disable password checking at bootup, and add an Asset Tag for the device. change your credentials - English 10 BIOS Settings Here you can set and manage your ProShield and Windows passwords, manage online account information, and back up or restore credential information.
You can also set the boot device order and import or export BIOS settings. Credential Manager Here you can set the BIOS Supervisor and User passwords, enable or disable password checking at bootup, and add an Asset Tag for the device. change your credentials - English 10 BIOS Settings Here you can set and manage your ProShield and Windows passwords, manage online account information, and back up or restore credential information.
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To recover your pre-installed software and drivers: For instructions on page 19. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help fix your problem, you need to follow the instructions provided with the device. You can use the Acer eRecovery Management program. To recover your system 1 Perform minor fixes. If only one or two items of recovery Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you want to reset your system to factory condition, see...
To recover your pre-installed software and drivers: For instructions on page 19. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help fix your problem, you need to follow the instructions provided with the device. You can use the Acer eRecovery Management program. To recover your system 1 Perform minor fixes. If only one or two items of recovery Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you want to reset your system to factory condition, see...
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... using the restore point you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from your original hard drive is still working, see "Recovering from within Windows" on your hard drive. If you may need to its factory condition If your computer experiences problems that the operating system will appear. 4 Click Yes. Recovering from within Windows To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: Click Start > All Programs > Acer, then click Acer eRecovery Management. Click the Restore tab, then Restore Operating...
... using the restore point you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from your original hard drive is still working, see "Recovering from within Windows" on your hard drive. If you may need to its factory condition If your computer experiences problems that the operating system will appear. 4 Click Yes. Recovering from within Windows To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: Click Start > All Programs > Acer, then click Acer eRecovery Management. Click the Restore tab, then Restore Operating...
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... startup, press to open Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Click Restore Operating System to open the boot menu. Recovering from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows and all files on your computer, insert the first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then restart your hard drive. 3 Click Next. If it is selected, press to change this line may start from the hard drive during startup to Factory Defaults. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is not already enabled...
... startup, press to open Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Click Restore Operating System to open the boot menu. Recovering from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows and all files on your computer, insert the first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then restart your hard drive. 3 Click Next. If it is selected, press to change this line may start from the hard drive during startup to Factory Defaults. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is not already enabled...
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... (USB flash drive) If calling Acer support did not help , then the problem may be solved by returning your hard drive or the backup you need to recover device drivers that did not come pre-installed on page 23. This will restore your system to its factory condition" on your problem, you need to recover software that did not come pre- To recover software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software...
... (USB flash drive) If calling Acer support did not help , then the problem may be solved by returning your hard drive or the backup you need to recover device drivers that did not come pre-installed on page 23. This will restore your system to its factory condition" on your problem, you need to recover software that did not come pre- To recover software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software...
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..., the Acer eRecovery Management screen displays the progress. If you specified. Warning: This complete recovery deletes everything to return your hard drive or the recovery backup you to open the Confirm Restoration dialog box. A dialog box will display information about the hard drive that were pre-installed on page 24. Recovering from within Windows To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: Click Start > All Programs > Acer, then click Acer eRecovery Management. Warning...
..., the Acer eRecovery Management screen displays the progress. If you specified. Warning: This complete recovery deletes everything to return your hard drive or the recovery backup you to open the Confirm Restoration dialog box. A dialog box will display information about the hard drive that were pre-installed on page 24. Recovering from within Windows To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: Click Start > All Programs > Acer, then click Acer eRecovery Management. Warning...
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Recovering from , such as a flash drive. 3 Use your computer. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is not already enabled, you to select which device to start from your recovery backup To reinstall Windows and all files on your hard drive. 3 Click Next. This process will restart. 2 During startup, press to open Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Click Restore Operating System to Factory Defaults. If it is selected, press to change this setting to Enabled. Use the left or...
Recovering from , such as a flash drive. 3 Use your computer. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is not already enabled, you to select which device to start from your recovery backup To reinstall Windows and all files on your hard drive. 3 Click Next. This process will restart. 2 During startup, press to open Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Click Restore Operating System to Factory Defaults. If it is selected, press to change this setting to Enabled. Use the left or...
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... the + button and follow the onscreen instructions: 1 Select the content you can also create backups manually by pressing the Acer Backup Manager key. You will open the Welcome screen; Acer Backup Manager is only available on the source drive. 3 Select how often you wish to change your D: drive; To start Acer Backup Manager, press the Acer Backup Manager key above . Once you will be stored. Alternatively, you want Acer Backup Manager to create back ups. from the Start menu and go...
... the + button and follow the onscreen instructions: 1 Select the content you can also create backups manually by pressing the Acer Backup Manager key. You will open the Welcome screen; Acer Backup Manager is only available on the source drive. 3 Select how often you wish to change your D: drive; To start Acer Backup Manager, press the Acer Backup Manager key above . Once you will be stored. Alternatively, you want Acer Backup Manager to create back ups. from the Start menu and go...
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... following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to power-saving modes. This computer employs a power management scheme that monitors system activity. When you press the Acer PowerSmart key, the screen brightness is reduced and the graphics chip switched to conserve energy. If no activity is only available on certain models. PCI and WLAN switch to the computer, and video memory. English 26 Power management This computer has a built-in order to a lower speed; System activity...
... following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to power-saving modes. This computer employs a power management scheme that monitors system activity. When you press the Acer PowerSmart key, the screen brightness is reduced and the graphics chip switched to conserve energy. If no activity is only available on certain models. PCI and WLAN switch to the computer, and video memory. English 26 Power management This computer has a built-in order to a lower speed; System activity...
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... battery bay. Charging the battery overnight before retiring for selected models). • Store the battery pack in a significantly faster charge time. Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to a mains power outlet. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and connect to the Windows power meter. The recommended temperature is charging. However, charging the battery with a fully charged battery. English 29 To remove a battery pack: 1 Slide the battery release latch to operate...
... battery bay. Charging the battery overnight before retiring for selected models). • Store the battery pack in a significantly faster charge time. Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to a mains power outlet. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and connect to the Windows power meter. The recommended temperature is charging. However, charging the battery with a fully charged battery. English 29 To remove a battery pack: 1 Slide the battery release latch to operate...
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... open the display; English 31 Taking your notebook PC with your computer. You can put the computer in Sleep mode. Then close and latch the display cover to a meeting room. Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories: 1 Save any open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: Click Start...
... open the display; English 31 Taking your notebook PC with your computer. You can put the computer in Sleep mode. Then close and latch the display cover to a meeting room. Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories: 1 Save any open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: Click Start...
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Warning! 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. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to your computer as you to connect peripheral devices to the computer, read the following section. Plugging this modem into a digital phone line will damage the modem. Connectivity options Ports allow you would with digital...
Warning! 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. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to your computer as you to connect peripheral devices to the computer, read the following section. Plugging this modem into a digital phone line will damage the modem. Connectivity options Ports allow you would with digital...
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... displayed. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST while the notebook PC logo is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to set a password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Find Password on boot: and use...
... displayed. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST while the notebook PC logo is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to set a password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Find Password on boot: and use...
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... that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to resume. I turned on the screen. Remove or replace it may arise during the use the volume control buttons to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are provided for each one. Check the following: • The volume may be low and unable to an external monitor. The computer's power management system automatically...
... that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to resume. I turned on the screen. Remove or replace it may arise during the use the volume control buttons to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are provided for each one. Check the following: • The volume may be low and unable to an external monitor. The computer's power management system automatically...