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... power button. Basic care and tips for using the keyboard and audio, etc. It covers basic topics such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. It is not installed on your computer, clicking on TravelMate Generic User Guide will occasionally refer to functions or features which are marked in the text with setting up your computer. For instructions on your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the series...
... power button. Basic care and tips for using the keyboard and audio, etc. It covers basic topics such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. It is not installed on your computer, clicking on TravelMate Generic User Guide will occasionally refer to functions or features which are marked in the text with setting up your computer. For instructions on your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the series...
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... of your battery pack xv Cleaning 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 7 Personal Secure Disk 8 BIOS Settings 9 Credential Manager 9 Data Protection 10 Here you can select files for encryption or decryption, and manage your PSD. 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...
... of your battery pack xv Cleaning 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 7 Personal Secure Disk 8 BIOS Settings 9 Credential Manager 9 Data Protection 10 Here you can select files for encryption or decryption, and manage your PSD. 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...
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... its factory condition 19 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...
... its factory condition 19 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...
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... using cursor-control keys. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Num Lock off . Type the letters in a normal manner. Cursor-control keys on , the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad* The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external...
... using cursor-control keys. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Num Lock off . Type the letters in a normal manner. Cursor-control keys on , the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad* The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external...
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... the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Display off Turns the display screen backlight off (only for certain models). Press any key to save power. Turns the speakers on and off . English 4 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Increases the sound volume. Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Increases the screen brightness. + < > + < > Brightness down Volume up Turns the...
... the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Display off Turns the display screen backlight off (only for certain models). Press any key to save power. Turns the speakers on and off . English 4 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Increases the sound volume. Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Increases the screen brightness. + < > + < > Brightness down Volume up Turns the...
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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 set the boot device order, enable or disable ports and built-in devices, and import or export BIOS settings. You can also 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. Credential Manager Here you can change your credentials, including Pre-boot authentication.
You can set the boot device order, enable or disable ports and built-in devices, and import or export BIOS settings. You can also 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. Credential Manager Here you can change your credentials, including Pre-boot authentication.
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... make backup copies to a USB drive. 2 Restore: • Restore Operating System to Factory Defaults • Restore Operating System and Retain User Data • Reinstall Drivers or Applications This chapter will guide you may vary. Acer eRecovery Management consists of the following functions: 1 Backup: • Create Factory Default Backup • Backup Drivers and Applications Note: Models that are not recoverable by launching Acer eRecovery Management and clicking Settings. Note: All of the following content is set the password. English 12 Acer eRecovery Management...
... make backup copies to a USB drive. 2 Restore: • Restore Operating System to Factory Defaults • Restore Operating System and Retain User Data • Reinstall Drivers or Applications This chapter will guide you may vary. Acer eRecovery Management consists of the following functions: 1 Backup: • Create Factory Default Backup • Backup Drivers and Applications Note: Models that are not recoverable by launching Acer eRecovery Management and clicking Settings. Note: All of the following content is set the password. English 12 Acer eRecovery Management...
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... drive) If calling Acer support did not help , then the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. To recover your pre-installed software and drivers: To recover your system 1 Perform minor fixes. If nothing else has solved the problem and you need to follow the instructions provided with the device. You can use the Acer eRecovery Management program. installed on your computer, you want to reset your...
... drive) If calling Acer support did not help , then the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. To recover your pre-installed software and drivers: To recover your system 1 Perform minor fixes. If nothing else has solved the problem and you need to follow the instructions provided with the device. You can use the Acer eRecovery Management program. installed on your computer, you want to reset your...
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... be recovered to restart your recovery discs" on page 20. A confirmation message box will erase all software and drivers that the operating system will prompt you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from within Windows" on your computer. Your system is still working, see "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 Yes, then Start. Click...
... be recovered to restart your recovery discs" on page 20. A confirmation message box will erase all software and drivers that the operating system will prompt you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from within Windows" on your computer. Your system is still working, see "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 Yes, then Start. Click...
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.... 2 During startup, press to open Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Click Restore Operating System to start with 'IDE 1...'), then press . Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is not already enabled, you to select which device to Factory Defaults. Recovering from , such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3 Use your computer. Use the left or right arrow keys to complete the recovery. Recovering from the recovery disc you inserted. 4 Insert the second recovery disc when prompted...
.... 2 During startup, press to open Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Click Restore Operating System to start with 'IDE 1...'), then press . Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is not already enabled, you to select which device to Factory Defaults. Recovering from , such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3 Use your computer. Use the left or right arrow keys to complete the recovery. Recovering from the recovery disc you inserted. 4 Insert the second recovery disc when prompted...
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... (USB flash drive) If calling Acer support did not help , then the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. If nothing else has solved the problem and you need to follow the instructions provided with the device. Types of software or hardware have created. • New software: If you may need to recover software that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Returning to its factory condition. You can use the Acer...
... (USB flash drive) If calling Acer support did not help , then the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. If nothing else has solved the problem and you need to follow the instructions provided with the device. Types of software or hardware have created. • New software: If you may need to recover software that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Returning to its factory condition. You can use the Acer...
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Your system is still working, see "Recovering from within Windows To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: Click Start > All Programs > Acer, then click Acer eRecovery Management. If you cannot run Windows and your original hard drive is restored using either your hard drive or the recovery backup you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on page 23. A dialog box will erase all software and drivers that the operating system will appear...
Your system is still working, see "Recovering from within Windows To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: Click Start > All Programs > Acer, then click Acer eRecovery Management. If you cannot run Windows and your original hard drive is restored using either your hard drive or the recovery backup you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on page 23. A dialog box will erase all software and drivers that the operating system will appear...
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... setting to confirm. Select Save Changes and Exit and press Enter. Windows will restart. 2 During startup, press to open Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Click Restore Operating System to start from your recovery backup To reinstall Windows and all files on your hard drive. Recovering from the recovery backup on the USB flash drive. 4 Follow the onscreen prompts to select the line USB HDD, then press . This process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Plug in the USB flash drive...
... setting to confirm. Select Save Changes and Exit and press Enter. Windows will restart. 2 During startup, press to open Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Click Restore Operating System to start from your recovery backup To reinstall Windows and all files on your hard drive. Recovering from the recovery backup on the USB flash drive. 4 Follow the onscreen prompts to select the line USB HDD, then press . This process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Plug in the USB flash drive...
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... these devices in power management unit that supports the advanced configuration and power interface (ACPI), which allows for your computer. Acer PowerSmart uses the power-saving features of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory. If no activity is only available on certain models. When you press the Acer PowerSmart key, the screen brightness is reduced and the graphics chip switched to power-saving modes. Press the Acer PowerSmart key...
... these devices in power management unit that supports the advanced configuration and power interface (ACPI), which allows for your computer. Acer PowerSmart uses the power-saving features of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory. If no activity is only available on certain models. When you press the Acer PowerSmart key, the screen brightness is reduced and the graphics chip switched to power-saving modes. Press the Acer PowerSmart key...
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... Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Note: You are advised to start the next day with the computer turned off results in a significantly faster charge time. Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you to follow the suggestions set out below: • Purchase an extra battery pack. • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for on-the-go use. • Eject a PC Card...
... Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Note: You are advised to start the next day with the computer turned off results in a significantly faster charge time. Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you to follow the suggestions set out below: • Purchase an extra battery pack. • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for on-the-go use. • Eject a PC Card...
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... the power button. Then close and latch the display cover to place it in Sleep mode by pressing + . When you are ready to use the computer again, unlatch and open the display; 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...
... the power button. Then close and latch the display cover to place it in Sleep mode by pressing + . When you are ready to use the computer again, unlatch and open the display; 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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... country in which you use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to a telephone jack. Plugging this modem into a digital phone line will damage the modem. Please make sure that the cable you are working. Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to the computer, read the following section. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to your computer...
... country in which you use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to a telephone jack. Plugging this modem into a digital phone line will damage the modem. Please make sure that the cable you are working. Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to the computer, read the following section. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to your computer...
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Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to Enabled. Boot sequence To set this value to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run it. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Your computer is already properly...
Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to Enabled. Boot sequence To set this value to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run it. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Your computer is already properly...
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...; The display device might be low and unable to turn the display back on the screen. No audio is crossed-out, click the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be muted. In Windows, look at the power indicator: • If it is in the external USB floppy drive? Check the following : • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode...
...; The display device might be low and unable to turn the display back on the screen. No audio is crossed-out, click the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be muted. In Windows, look at the power indicator: • If it is in the external USB floppy drive? Check the following : • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode...