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... the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that may expose you need for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. The full performance of the battery, charging will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to replace the power cord set . Unplug this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may interfere...
... the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that may expose you need for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. The full performance of the battery, charging will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to replace the power cord set . Unplug this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may interfere...
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... power button. If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. For instructions on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. xiii First things first We would like to thank you get started with setting up your computer. The printed User's Guide introduces you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu...
... power button. If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. For instructions on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. xiii First things first We would like to thank you get started with setting up your computer. The printed User's Guide introduces you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu...
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... password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer ePresentation Management 6 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) 7 Acer eLock Management 8 Acer eRecovery Management 10 Acer eSettings Management 12 Windows Mobility Center (for Windows Vista only) 13 Your Acer notebook tour 14 Closed front view 16 Left view 17 Right view 18 Rear view 18 Base view 19 Specifications 20 Indicators 25 Easy-launch buttons 26 Touchpad 28 Touchpad basics 28 Using the keyboard 30 Lock keys and standard numeric keypad 30 Windows keys...
... password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer ePresentation Management 6 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) 7 Acer eLock Management 8 Acer eRecovery Management 10 Acer eSettings Management 12 Windows Mobility Center (for Windows Vista only) 13 Your Acer notebook tour 14 Closed front view 16 Left view 17 Right view 18 Rear view 18 Base view 19 Specifications 20 Indicators 25 Easy-launch buttons 26 Touchpad 28 Touchpad basics 28 Using the keyboard 30 Lock keys and standard numeric keypad 30 Windows keys...
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Using a computer security lock 34 Audio 35 Adjusting the volume 35 Using the system utilities 36 Acer Bio-Protection (for selected models) 36 NTI Shadow 37 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 38 Launch Manager 39 Frequently asked questions 41 Requesting service 44 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 44 Before you call 44 Battery pack 45 Battery pack characteristics 45 Maximizing the battery's life 45 Installing and removing the battery pack 46 Charging the battery 47...
Using a computer security lock 34 Audio 35 Adjusting the volume 35 Using the system utilities 36 Acer Bio-Protection (for selected models) 36 NTI Shadow 37 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 38 Launch Manager 39 Frequently asked questions 41 Requesting service 44 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 44 Before you call 44 Battery pack 45 Battery pack characteristics 45 Maximizing the battery's life 45 Installing and removing the battery pack 46 Charging the battery 47...
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... 76 Index 79 Connectivity options 55 Fax/data modem 55 Built-in network feature 56 Fast Infrared (FIR) 56 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 57 IEEE 1394 port 57 PC Card slot 58 ExpressCard 59 Installing memory 60 BIOS utility 60 Boot sequence 60 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 61 Password 61 Using software 61 Playing DVD movies 61 Acer eRecovery Management 62 Create backup 62 Burn backup disc 63 Restore and recovery 63 Troubleshooting 64 Troubleshooting tips 64 Error messages 64 Regulations...
... 76 Index 79 Connectivity options 55 Fax/data modem 55 Built-in network feature 56 Fast Infrared (FIR) 56 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 57 IEEE 1394 port 57 PC Card slot 58 ExpressCard 59 Installing memory 60 BIOS utility 60 Boot sequence 60 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 61 Password 61 Using software 61 Playing DVD movies 61 Acer eRecovery Management 62 Create backup 62 Burn backup disc 63 Restore and recovery 63 Troubleshooting 64 Troubleshooting tips 64 Error messages 64 Regulations...
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... to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings. • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and encryption. (for selected models) • Acer eLock Management limits access to do so. For more information, right click on the Empowering Technology toolbar and select "Password Setup" to external storage media. • Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data...
... to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings. • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and encryption. (for selected models) • Acer eLock Management limits access to do so. For more information, right click on the Empowering Technology toolbar and select "Password Setup" to external storage media. • Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data...
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..., High performance and Power saver. Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your new power plan. To switch between , edit, delete and restore power plans, as required. View and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". To edit a power plan: Editing a power plan allows you want your computer to use. 5 Click "OK" to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed.
..., High performance and Power saver. Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your new power plan. To switch between , edit, delete and restore power plans, as required. View and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". To edit a power plan: Editing a power plan allows you want your computer to use. 5 Click "OK" to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed.
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... external display is connected to choose an appropriate display setting. For projectors and external devices that is not correct after disconnecting a projector, or you project your computer's display to an external display device or projector using Display Properties or the utility provided by the graphics vendor. Note: If the restored resolution is not supported by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your display settings using the hotkey: + . Empowering Technology 6 Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you need to use an external...
... external display is connected to choose an appropriate display setting. For projectors and external devices that is not correct after disconnecting a projector, or you project your computer's display to an external display device or projector using Display Properties or the utility provided by the graphics vendor. Note: If the restored resolution is not supported by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your display settings using the hotkey: + . Empowering Technology 6 Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you need to use an external...
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includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives, and any other removable storage devices that can 't be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system. • Optical Drive Devices - Lock(s) will immediately be set without any reboot necessary, and will remain after rebooting, until removed. includes any kind of the devices types. To use Acer eLock Management, the Empowering Technology password must be set first. Make sure to reset it except...
includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives, and any other removable storage devices that can 't be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system. • Optical Drive Devices - Lock(s) will immediately be set without any reboot necessary, and will remain after rebooting, until removed. includes any kind of the devices types. To use Acer eLock Management, the Empowering Technology password must be set first. Make sure to reset it except...
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... change locations, networks or activities. Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status. Empowering Technology 13 Windows Mobility Center (for Windows Vista only) The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in the Start menu Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and a shortcut to fit the situation as you can quickly configure...
... change locations, networks or activities. Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status. Empowering Technology 13 Windows Mobility Center (for Windows Vista only) The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in the Start menu Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and a shortcut to fit the situation as you can quickly configure...
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... a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module. Accepts one Type II PC Card. 9 PC Card slot eject Ejects the PC Card from the slot. Connects to a television or display device with S-video input. 17 Left view English # Icon Item 1 Ethernet (RJ-45) port 2 External display (VGA) port 3 DVI-D DVI-D port 4 S-Video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port 5 USB 2.0 port 6 IEEE 1394 port 7 ExpressCard/54 slot 8 PC Card slot Description Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. Supports...
... a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module. Accepts one Type II PC Card. 9 PC Card slot eject Ejects the PC Card from the slot. Connects to a television or display device with S-video input. 17 Left view English # Icon Item 1 Ethernet (RJ-45) port 2 External display (VGA) port 3 DVI-D DVI-D port 4 S-Video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port 5 USB 2.0 port 6 IEEE 1394 port 7 ExpressCard/54 slot 8 PC Card slot Description Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. Supports...
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... touchpad pointing device with 4-way scroll button (manufacturing option) 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support, independent Euro and US dollar sign keys Easy-launch buttons: Acer Empowering Key, Internet, email, user-progammable Productivity keys: Lock, Presentation, Sync Front-access communication switches: WLAN and Bluetooth® Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers Built-in microphone MS-Sound compatible Acer Video Conference featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam supporting...
... touchpad pointing device with 4-way scroll button (manufacturing option) 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support, independent Euro and US dollar sign keys Easy-launch buttons: Acer Empowering Key, Internet, email, user-progammable Productivity keys: Lock, Presentation, Sync Front-access communication switches: WLAN and Bluetooth® Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers Built-in microphone MS-Sound compatible Acer Video Conference featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam supporting...
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... default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is sensitive to finger movement; It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Drag Click and hold to move left or right a page. Note: When using Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (Manufacturing option). Function Left button (1) Right button (4) Main touchpad (2) Center button (3) Execute Quickly click twice. rest your fingers - Scroll Swipe up / down /left/ right using the touchpad, keep it - hence, the lighter the touch...
... default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is sensitive to finger movement; It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Drag Click and hold to move left or right a page. Note: When using Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (Manufacturing option). Function Left button (1) Right button (4) Main touchpad (2) Center button (3) Execute Quickly click twice. rest your fingers - Scroll Swipe up / down /left/ right using the touchpad, keep it - hence, the lighter the touch...
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... select Windows Sidebar + < network) > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your edition of functions: < > : Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for computers (if you are on a + < > + : Use the arrow keys to provide a variety of Windows Vista or Windows XP, some shortcuts may not function as clicking the right mouse button; English 31 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions...
... select Windows Sidebar + < network) > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your edition of functions: < > : Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for computers (if you are on a + < > + : Use the arrow keys to provide a variety of Windows Vista or Windows XP, some shortcuts may not function as clicking the right mouse button; English 31 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions...
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... the internal touchpad on page 1. Increases the sound volume. Hotkey Icon + Function Hotkey help + Acer eSettings + + + + + + + + Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Volume up Volume down Description Displays help on page 1. Launches Acer eSettings in Sleep mode. English 32 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to save power. Turns the display screen backlight off to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Press any key...
... the internal touchpad on page 1. Increases the sound volume. Hotkey Icon + Function Hotkey help + Acer eSettings + + + + + + + + Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Volume up Volume down Description Displays help on page 1. Launches Acer eSettings in Sleep mode. English 32 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to save power. Turns the display screen backlight off to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Press any key...
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... any key to the computer. • If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is in the external USB floppy drive? Image is not full-screen. Right-click on . The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to bring up . Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. Press and release the power button to an external monitor. I turned on the Settings...
... any key to the computer. • If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is in the external USB floppy drive? Image is not full-screen. Right-click on . The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to bring up . Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. Press and release the power button to an external monitor. I turned on the Settings...
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... these steps to place it in Sleep mode by pressing + . Then close and latch the display cover 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 on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off (Windows XP). When you are using one to a meeting room. If you...
... these steps to place it in Sleep mode by pressing + . Then close and latch the display cover 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 on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off (Windows XP). When you are using one to a meeting room. If you...
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... region code set this feature. then close the DVD tray. Recovering your hard disk does not reset the number of times the region code has been set to a region code, it will play DVD movies on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of China Password To set a password on your DVD drive is installed in the optical drive bay, you to enter the region code. Important! Region code...
... region code set this feature. then close the DVD tray. Recovering your hard disk does not reset the number of times the region code has been set to a region code, it will play DVD movies on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of China Password To set a password on your DVD drive is installed in the optical drive bay, you to enter the region code. Important! Region code...
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... drivers. 4 Follow the instructions on screen to browse the contents and install selected drivers and applications, create an application backup image instead - this disc will not be bootable. You can burn the factory default image, a user backup image, the current system configuration, or an application backup image to CD or DVD. 1 Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery...
... drivers. 4 Follow the instructions on screen to browse the contents and install selected drivers and applications, create an application backup image instead - this disc will not be bootable. You can burn the factory default image, a user backup image, the current system configuration, or an application backup image to CD or DVD. 1 Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery...
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... connections network 56 D display hotkeys 32 troubleshooting 41 DVD 61 DVD movies playing 61 E error messages 64 Euro 33 F FAQ. Index A AC adapter caring for xiv audio adjusting the volume 35 troubleshooting 42 B battery pack battery-low warning 48 caring for xv characteristics 45 charging 47 checking charge level 47 installing 46 low conditions 48 maximizing life 45 optimizing 47 removing 47 using the first time 45 BIOS utility 60 brightness hotkeys 33 C caps lock...
... connections network 56 D display hotkeys 32 troubleshooting 41 DVD 61 DVD movies playing 61 E error messages 64 Euro 33 F FAQ. Index A AC adapter caring for xiv audio adjusting the volume 35 troubleshooting 42 B battery pack battery-low warning 48 caring for xv characteristics 45 charging 47 checking charge level 47 installing 46 low conditions 48 maximizing life 45 optimizing 47 removing 47 using the first time 45 BIOS utility 60 brightness hotkeys 33 C caps lock...