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... at temperatures below freezing. A device with a hot or cold battery may not work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may cause the battery to leak acid, become hot, explode or ignite and cause injury and/or damage. Dispose of the battery, charging will be susceptible to normal condition. English vi Note: Adjust only those controls that is achieved only after...
... at temperatures below freezing. A device with a hot or cold battery may not work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may cause the battery to leak acid, become hot, explode or ignite and cause injury and/or damage. Dispose of the battery, charging will be susceptible to normal condition. English vi Note: Adjust only those controls that is achieved only after...
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... making an Acer notebook your choice for using the keyboard and audio, etc. It covers basic topics such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Follow these steps to complete the installation. In addition it : 1 Click Start > All Programs > AcerSystem. 2 Click TravelMate Generic User Guide. Please understand that due to its nature, the Generic User Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. To turn the power off To turn...
... making an Acer notebook your choice for using the keyboard and audio, etc. It covers basic topics such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Follow these steps to complete the installation. In addition it : 1 Click Start > All Programs > AcerSystem. 2 Click TravelMate Generic User Guide. Please understand that due to its nature, the Generic User Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. To turn the power off To turn...
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...your AC adapter xv Taking care of your battery pack xvi Cleaning and servicing xvi 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 (only for certain model) 7 Overview 7 Setting up ProShield 7 Personal Secure Disk 8 BIOS Settings 9 Credential Manager 9 Data Protection 10 Data Removal 10 Remote Manageability 11 Acer eRecovery Management 12 Creating a recovery backup (Optical drive) 13 Creating a recovery backup (USB flash drive) 15 Recovering your system...
...your AC adapter xv Taking care of your battery pack xvi Cleaning and servicing xvi 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 (only for certain model) 7 Overview 7 Setting up ProShield 7 Personal Secure Disk 8 BIOS Settings 9 Credential Manager 9 Data Protection 10 Data Removal 10 Remote Manageability 11 Acer eRecovery Management 12 Creating a recovery backup (Optical drive) 13 Creating a recovery backup (USB flash drive) 15 Recovering your system...
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Recovering your system (USB flash drive) 21 To recover your system 21 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...
Recovering your system (USB flash drive) 21 To recover your system 21 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...
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... Installing memory 41 BIOS utility 43 Boot sequence 43 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 43 Password 43 Using software 44 Playing DVD content 44 Frequently asked questions 45 Requesting service 47 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 47 Before you call 47 Troubleshooting 48 Troubleshooting tips 48 Error messages 48 Regulations and safety notices 50 FCC statement 50 Modem notices 51 LCD pixel statement 52 Radio device regulatory notice 52 General 53 Wireless operation...
... Installing memory 41 BIOS utility 43 Boot sequence 43 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 43 Password 43 Using software 44 Playing DVD content 44 Frequently asked questions 45 Requesting service 47 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 47 Before you call 47 Troubleshooting 48 Troubleshooting tips 48 Error messages 48 Regulations and safety notices 50 FCC statement 50 Modem notices 51 LCD pixel statement 52 Radio device regulatory notice 52 General 53 Wireless operation...
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... access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on , the screen moves one line up or down when you need to connect an external keypad. A better solution would be to do a lot of the keycaps. Num Lock + * When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is on Type numbers in numeric mode. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Use...
... access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on , the screen moves one line up or down when you need to connect an external keypad. A better solution would be to do a lot of the keycaps. Num Lock + * When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is on Type numbers in numeric mode. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Use...
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Press any key to save power. Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Hotkey + + + + + + Icon Function Description Communication key Enables / disables the computer's communication devices. (Communication devices may vary by configuration.) Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Display off Turns the display screen backlight off to return. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off. +...
Press any key to save power. Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Hotkey + + + + + + Icon Function Description Communication key Enables / disables the computer's communication devices. (Communication devices may vary by configuration.) Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Display off Turns the display screen backlight off to return. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off. +...
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... 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 Key Windows key Description Pressed alone it launches the Start menu. English Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. 5 Hotkey + < > Icon Function Volume down Description Decreases the sound volume.
... 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 Key Windows key Description Pressed alone it launches the Start menu. 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, enable or disable ports and built-in devices, and import or export BIOS settings. You can change your credentials, including Pre-boot authentication. 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. English 9 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, enable or disable ports and built-in devices, and import or export BIOS settings. You can change your credentials, including Pre-boot authentication. 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. English 9 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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... can recover using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you need to reinstall the software and device drivers that did not help , then the problem may be solved by returning your computer to recover device drivers that came pre-installed on page 19. Types of software or hardware have created. • New software: If you need to follow that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers: If you have stopped working correctly. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that...
... can recover using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you need to reinstall the software and device drivers that did not help , then the problem may be solved by returning your computer to recover device drivers that came pre-installed on page 19. Types of software or hardware have created. • New software: If you need to follow that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers: If you have stopped working correctly. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that...
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... have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on your computer. This process may need to reinstall everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: Click Start > All Programs > Acer, then click Acer eRecovery Management. Click OK to return your system. Follow the onscreen prompts for first-time system setup. This...
... have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on your computer. This process may need to reinstall everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: Click Start > All Programs > Acer, then click Acer eRecovery Management. Click OK to return your system. Follow the onscreen prompts for first-time system setup. This...
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... Recovering from the hard drive during startup To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer, then press + during startup to open Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Click Restore Operating System to open the boot menu. Warning: Continuing the process will take several minutes. Your computer will install from the recovery disc you inserted. 4 Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow the onscreen prompts to select the Exit menu. Use...
... Recovering from the hard drive during startup To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer, then press + during startup to open Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Click Restore Operating System to open the boot menu. Warning: Continuing the process will take several minutes. Your computer will install from the recovery disc you inserted. 4 Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow the onscreen prompts to select the Exit menu. Use...
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... recovery Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you can recover using either your hard drive or the backup you have stopped working correctly. You can use the Acer eRecovery Management program. English 21 Recovering your system (USB flash drive) If calling Acer support did not help , then the problem may be solved by returning your system to retain all settings and personal data for later retrieval. Types of software or hardware have created. • New software...
... recovery Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you can recover using either your hard drive or the backup you have stopped working correctly. You can use the Acer eRecovery Management program. English 21 Recovering your system (USB flash drive) If calling Acer support did not help , then the problem may be solved by returning your system to retain all settings and personal data for later retrieval. Types of software or hardware have created. • New software...
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... Acer eRecovery Management screen displays the progress. Warning: This complete recovery deletes everything to return your system to restart your hard drive. Click Yes, then Start. If you cannot run Windows and your original hard drive is restored using either your recovery backup" on page 24. If you cannot run Windows and your original hard drive has been completely reformatted or you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from your hard drive or the recovery backup...
... Acer eRecovery Management screen displays the progress. Warning: This complete recovery deletes everything to return your system to restart your hard drive. Click Yes, then Start. If you cannot run Windows and your original hard drive is restored using either your recovery backup" on page 24. If you cannot run Windows and your original hard drive has been completely reformatted or you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from your hard drive or the recovery backup...
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... keys to confirm. Windows will restart. 2 During startup, press to Factory Defaults. Your computer will install from the recovery backup on the USB flash drive. 4 Follow the onscreen prompts to Enabled. Warning: Continuing the process will take several minutes. English 24 Recovering from the hard drive during startup To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer, then press + during startup to open Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Click Restore Operating System to open the boot menu. Use...
... keys to confirm. Windows will restart. 2 During startup, press to Factory Defaults. Your computer will install from the recovery backup on the USB flash drive. 4 Follow the onscreen prompts to Enabled. Warning: Continuing the process will take several minutes. English 24 Recovering from the hard drive during startup To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer, then press + during startup to open Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Click Restore Operating System to open the boot menu. Use...
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... graphics chip switched to power-saving modes. Acer PowerSmart uses the power-saving features of your previous settings. Press the Acer PowerSmart key again to return to your computer's graphics subsystem to reduce overall power consumption. Windows handles all power-saving chores for a period of time (called an inactivity timeout), the computer stops some or all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to conserve...
... graphics chip switched to power-saving modes. Acer PowerSmart uses the power-saving features of your previous settings. Press the Acer PowerSmart key again to return to your computer's graphics subsystem to reduce overall power consumption. Windows handles all power-saving chores for a period of time (called an inactivity timeout), the computer stops some or all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to conserve...
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... the Sleep indicator is off, the computer has entered Hibernation mode and is turned off but the Sleep indicator is off . In You can put the computer in Sleep mode. then press and release the power button. English 31 Taking your notebook PC with 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...
... the Sleep indicator is off, the computer has entered Hibernation mode and is turned off but the Sleep indicator is off . In You can put the computer in Sleep mode. then press and release the power button. English 31 Taking your notebook PC with 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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... 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. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to run this feature. 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 the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from...
... 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. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to run this feature. 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 the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from...
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..., no power is being supplied to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be muted. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be too low. No audio is in the external USB floppy drive? In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the taskbar. Check the following : • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. Look...
..., no power is being supplied to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be muted. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be too low. No audio is in the external USB floppy drive? In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the taskbar. Check the following : • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. Look...
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... optical drive. I want to restore my computer to its original settings without turning on the power. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is important to back up all data will reboot. The keyboard does not respond. Try attaching an external keyboard to perform system recovery. There is installed when...
... optical drive. I want to restore my computer to its original settings without turning on the power. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is important to back up all data will reboot. The keyboard does not respond. Try attaching an external keyboard to perform system recovery. There is installed when...