Pre-Install Intel® AHCI Driver for Windows XP® Operating System
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Connect the USB floppy drive and then boot up from the Microsoft® Windows XP® Professional/Home Edition Setup Disc to install Microsoft® Windows XP® operating system, you will need an optical drive, a USB floppy disk drive, a blank 1.44MB floppy diskette, and Microsoft® Windows XP® Professional/Home Edition Setup Disc (bootable). 1. Page 1 of 4 Make sure the following files are contained in the root directory: 2. Pre...
Connect the USB floppy drive and then boot up from the Microsoft® Windows XP® Professional/Home Edition Setup Disc to install Microsoft® Windows XP® operating system, you will need an optical drive, a USB floppy disk drive, a blank 1.44MB floppy diskette, and Microsoft® Windows XP® Professional/Home Edition Setup Disc (bootable). 1. Page 1 of 4 Make sure the following files are contained in the root directory: 2. Pre...
Pre-Install Intel® AHCI Driver for Windows XP® Operating System
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Page 2 of the operating system installation, press [F6] to Specify Additional Device. At the beginning of 4 3. When prompted, select 'S' to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. 4.
Page 2 of the operating system installation, press [F6] to Specify Additional Device. At the beginning of 4 3. When prompted, select 'S' to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. 4.
Pre-Install Intel® AHCI Driver for Windows XP® Operating System
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Please use arrow key to scroll and select [Intel(R) ICH9M-E/M SATA AHCI Controller] Page 3 of the following controllers listed depending on your hardware version and configuration for AHCI Controllers: - Insert the floppy diskette you should be presented with a selection for one of 4 5. At this point you created in step 1. 6.
Please use arrow key to scroll and select [Intel(R) ICH9M-E/M SATA AHCI Controller] Page 3 of the following controllers listed depending on your hardware version and configuration for AHCI Controllers: - Insert the floppy diskette you should be presented with a selection for one of 4 5. At this point you created in step 1. 6.
Pre-Install Intel® AHCI Driver for Windows XP® Operating System
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7. Leave the floppy diskette in your system and press Enter. 8. Page 4 of 4 Highlight the selection that is copying files. Press Enter again to be copied from the floppy diskette again when setup is appropriate for the hardware in the system until the next reboot as the software will need to continue.
7. Leave the floppy diskette in your system and press Enter. 8. Page 4 of 4 Highlight the selection that is copying files. Press Enter again to be copied from the floppy diskette again when setup is appropriate for the hardware in the system until the next reboot as the software will need to continue.
Quick Start Guide
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... publications. Record the model number, serial number, purchase date and place of purchase information in new editions of Acer Incorporated. Other companies' product names or trademarks are registered trademarks of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for a particular purpose. All correspondence concerning your computer. TravelMate 6593/6553 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of Acer Incorporated. TravelMate 6593/6553 Series Quick Guide Original Issue: 08...
... publications. Record the model number, serial number, purchase date and place of purchase information in new editions of Acer Incorporated. Other companies' product names or trademarks are registered trademarks of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for a particular purpose. All correspondence concerning your computer. TravelMate 6593/6553 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of Acer Incorporated. TravelMate 6593/6553 Series Quick Guide Original Issue: 08...
Quick Start Guide
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... setting up your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the series, but not necessarily in certain models of guides: First off, the Just for Starters... Follow the instructions on the screen to all models in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User Guide will occasionally refer to be more on your notebook. In addition it : 1 Click on Start...
... setting up your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the series, but not necessarily in certain models of guides: First off, the Just for Starters... Follow the instructions on the screen to all models in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User Guide will occasionally refer to be more on your notebook. In addition it : 1 Click on Start...
Quick Start Guide
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English 4 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your new Acer notebook. poster, let us show you around your computer as illustrated in the Just for sound recording. Top view # Icon Item 1 Microphone Description Internal microphone for Starters...
English 4 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your new Acer notebook. poster, let us show you around your computer as illustrated in the Just for sound recording. Top view # Icon Item 1 Microphone Description Internal microphone for Starters...
Quick Start Guide
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... entering data into your hands when you use the computer. 5 English # Icon Item 2 Acer Crystal Eye webcam 3 Display screen 4 Empowering key 5 Productivity keys 6 Easy-launch buttons 7 Palmrest 8 Status indicators 9 Click buttons (left, center* and right) 10 Touchpad 11 FineTrack buttons (left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer BioProtect fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). Buttons for launching frequently used programs. Please refer to the Generic User Guide...
... entering data into your hands when you use the computer. 5 English # Icon Item 2 Acer Crystal Eye webcam 3 Display screen 4 Empowering key 5 Productivity keys 6 Easy-launch buttons 7 Palmrest 8 Status indicators 9 Click buttons (left, center* and right) 10 Touchpad 11 FineTrack buttons (left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer BioProtect fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). Buttons for launching frequently used programs. Please refer to the Generic User Guide...
Quick Start Guide
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... models) Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. 6 Closed front view English # Icon 1 2.1 Item Infrared port Microphone jack Description Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g.,infrared printer and IR-aware computer). Locks and releases the lid. Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Accepts inputs from external microphones. 2.2 Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack. 3G/ 3 3G/Bluetooth communication switch/indicator 4 Wireless LAN communication switch/indicator 5 Speakers 6 Latch Connects to audio...
... models) Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. 6 Closed front view English # Icon 1 2.1 Item Infrared port Microphone jack Description Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g.,infrared printer and IR-aware computer). Locks and releases the lid. Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Accepts inputs from external microphones. 2.2 Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack. 3G/ 3 3G/Bluetooth communication switch/indicator 4 Wireless LAN communication switch/indicator 5 Speakers 6 Latch Connects to audio...
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7 Rear view English # Icon 1 Item DC-in jack Description Connects to an AC adapter. 2 Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based port network. 3 DVI-D Digital Video Supports digital video connections. Interface -Digital port
7 Rear view English # Icon 1 Item DC-in jack Description Connects to an AC adapter. 2 Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based port network. 3 DVI-D Digital Video Supports digital video connections. Interface -Digital port
Quick Start Guide
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Enable the computer to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). ExpressCard/54 slot PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card. Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Note: Push to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module. PC Card slot eject Ejects the PC Card from the slot. Accepts the TravelMate SmartCard. button Connect to remove/install the card. 8 Left view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Item Kensington lock slot Ventilation slots External display (VGA) port USB 2.0 port SmartCard slot Description...
Enable the computer to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). ExpressCard/54 slot PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card. Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Note: Push to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module. PC Card slot eject Ejects the PC Card from the slot. Accepts the TravelMate SmartCard. button Connect to remove/install the card. 8 Left view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Item Kensington lock slot Ventilation slots External display (VGA) port USB 2.0 port SmartCard slot Description...
Quick Start Guide
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... drive. Connects to remove/install the card. Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Note: Push to a phone line. Lights up when the optical drive is turned off . Connects to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off . 9 Right view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Item Optical drive Optical disk access indicator Optical drive eject button Emergency eject hole 5-in-1 card reader USB 2.0 port Modem (RJ-11) port Description Internal...
... drive. Connects to remove/install the card. Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Note: Push to a phone line. Lights up when the optical drive is turned off . Connects to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off . 9 Right view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Item Optical drive Optical disk access indicator Optical drive eject button Emergency eject hole 5-in-1 card reader USB 2.0 port Modem (RJ-11) port Description Internal...
Quick Start Guide
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... certain models). 8 ezDock II/II+ connector Connects to Acer ezDock II/II+. 9 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to remove the battery pack. 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 5 Acer MediaBay release Lock or unlock Acer MediaBay device. 10 Base view English # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Battery release latch Releases the battery to stay cool, even after prolonged use. latch 6 Hard disk...
... certain models). 8 ezDock II/II+ connector Connects to Acer ezDock II/II+. 9 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to remove the battery pack. 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 5 Acer MediaBay release Lock or unlock Acer MediaBay device. 10 Base view English # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Battery release latch Releases the battery to stay cool, even after prolonged use. latch 6 Hard disk...
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... memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules* 15.4" WXGA 1280 x 800* 15.4" WSXGA+ 1680 x 1050* Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset* ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 3470* 2.5" hard disk drive • Intel® Turbo Memory supported (Subject to availability) Optical drive options: • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* • DVD/CD-RW combo drive* 5-in-1 card reader Two built-in stereo speakers High-definition audio support MS-Sound...
... memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules* 15.4" WXGA 1280 x 800* 15.4" WSXGA+ 1680 x 1050* Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset* ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 3470* 2.5" hard disk drive • Intel® Turbo Memory supported (Subject to availability) Optical drive options: • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* • DVD/CD-RW combo drive* 5-in-1 card reader Two built-in stereo speakers High-definition audio support MS-Sound...
Quick Start Guide
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...* BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot 360 (W) x 267 (D) x 42/44.5 (H) mm (14.17 x 10.51 x 1.7/1.8 inches) ACPI 3.0 79.9 W 4800 mAh* 48.8 W 4400 mAh* 3-pin 90 W AC adapter* ENERGY STAR® 4.0* 88-/89-key keyboard Acer FineTrack™ Touchpad pointing device Acer ezDock II/II+ connector ExpressCard™/54 slot PC Card slot (Type II) Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* TravelMate SmartCard reader 5-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD) USB 2.0 port DVI-D port...
...* BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot 360 (W) x 267 (D) x 42/44.5 (H) mm (14.17 x 10.51 x 1.7/1.8 inches) ACPI 3.0 79.9 W 4800 mAh* 48.8 W 4400 mAh* 3-pin 90 W AC adapter* ENERGY STAR® 4.0* 88-/89-key keyboard Acer FineTrack™ Touchpad pointing device Acer ezDock II/II+ connector ExpressCard™/54 slot PC Card slot (Type II) Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* TravelMate SmartCard reader 5-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD) USB 2.0 port DVI-D port...
Quick Start Guide
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English 13 Environment • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to 80% Note: * only for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. Note: The specifications listed above are for certain models.
English 13 Environment • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to 80% Note: * only for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. Note: The specifications listed above are for certain models.