Acer Extensa 7620 manuel d'utilisation

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    TravelMate 7720/7320 Series User's Guide[...]

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    Changes may be made peri odically to the i nformation in this publication without obligation to notify any pers on of such revi sions or change s. Such chan ges will be inco rpor ated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publ ications. This company makes no representati ons or warranties, ei ther expressed or im plied, with[...]

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    iii Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instruct ions marked on the product. Turning the product off bef ore cleaning Unplug this product fro m the wall outlet before cleanin g. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. [...]

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    iv Warnings • Do not us e this prod uct near wate r. • Do not place this product on an unstab le cart, stand or table. If the produ ct falls, it could be seriously damag ed. • Slots and opening s are provided fo r ventilation to ensure reliable operatio n of the pr oduct and to pr otect it fr om overhea ting. Th ese opening s must not be bloc[...]

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    v Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from unexpected noise produced by o ther nearby electrical de vices that may interfere with the performance of this product. • Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set. If you need to replace the power cord set, make sure that the new power cord me ets the following requi[...]

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    vi discharged hundreds of times, b ut it will eventually wear out. When the operation time b ecomes noticeably sho rter than normal, buy a new battery. Use only Acer approved b atteries, and recharge your battery only with Acer approved chargers designated for this d evice. Use the battery only for its intended pur pose. Never use any charger or ba[...]

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    vii Telephone line safety • Disconnect all telephon e lines from the equipment wh en not in use and /or before serv icing. • To avoid the remote risk of electric shock from lightn ing, do not conn ect the telephone line to this equipm ent during lightning or thunderstorms. Warning! For safety reasons, do not use non-compliant parts when addi ng[...]

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    viii Pacemakers. Pacemaker manufacturers recommen d that a minimum separation of 15.3 centimeters (6 inches) be maintained between wireless devices and a pacemaker to avoid p otential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of Wireless Technolo gy Research. Persons w[...]

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    ix Emergency calls Warning: You ca nnot make emergency calls throug h this device. To make an emergency call yo u shall dial out through yo ur mobile phone or other telephone call system. Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimi ze polluti on and ensur e utmost protec tion of the glo bal en[...]

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    x ENERGY STAR is a government pro gram (public/private partnership) that gives people the power to pro tect the envi ronment in a c ost effective way and without sacrificing quality or prod uct features. Products that earn the ENERGY STAR prevent greenhou se gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficien cy guidelines set by the US Environmenta l [...]

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    xi Finding your comfort zone Find your comf ort zone by adjustin g the viewing angle o f the monito r, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to achieve maximu m comfort. Observe the following tips: • refrain from staying too long in one fixed pos ture • avoid slouching forward an d/or leaning backward • stand up and walk around reg[...]

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    xii Developing good work habits Develop the following work h abits to make your computer us e more relaxing and productive: • Take short breaks regularly and often. • Perform some stretching exercises. • Breathe fresh air as often as possible. • Exercise regularly and maintain a health y body. Warning! We do not recommen d using the compute[...]

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    xiii First things first We would like to thank you for making an Ace r notebook your ch oice for meeting your mobile co mputing needs. Your guides To help you use your Acer notebo ok, we have designed a set of guides: Basic care and tips for us ing your computer Turning your computer on and off To turn on the computer, simply press and release th e[...]

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    xiv To turn the power off, do any of the follo wing: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start then c lick on Shut Down . • Use the power button You can also put the co mputer in sleep mode by pressing the sleep hotkey <Fn> + <F4> . Note: If you cannot power off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for more[...]

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    xv Taking care of yo ur battery pack Here are some ways to take care of your battery pac k: • Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Turn the power off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. Keep them away from children. • Dispose of used batteries acco rding to local regu lations. Recycle if pos[...]

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    Information for your safety and comfort iii Safety instructions iii Additional safety information vii Operating environment vii Medical devices vii Vehicles viii Potentially explosive environments viii Emergency calls ix Disposal instructions ix Tips and information for comfortable use x First things first xiii Your guides xiii Basic care and tips [...]

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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 M anager 39 Norton Internet Security 39 Frequently asked questions 41 Requesting service 44 International Travelers Warranty ( ITW) 44 Before y[...]

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    Connectivity options 55 Fax/data modem 55 Built-in networ k 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 sequen ce 60 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 61 Password 61 Using software 61 Playing DVD movies 61 Acer eRecovery Management 62 Create ba[...]

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    1 Empowering Technology Acer Empowering Technology The Empowering Technology too lbar makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and m anage your ne w Acer system. Displayed by default in the upper half of your screen , it provides access to the following u tilities: Note: All of the following co ntent is for general reference only. [...]

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    2 Empow ering Technolo gy Acer eNet Manage ment Acer eNet Management helps you quickl y connect to both wired and wireless networks in a variety of locations. To access this utility, select "Acer eNet Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar or run the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program g roup in Start menu. Yo [...]

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    3 Empowering Technology Acer eNet Management ca n save networ k settings for a location to a profile, and automatically switch to the approp riate profile when you m ove from one location to another. Settings stored incl ude network connectio n settings (IP and DNS settings, wireless AP details, etc.), as well as default printer settings. Security [...]

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    4 Empow ering Technolo gy Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your power management options. To access thi s utility, select "Acer ePower Manageme nt" from the Empowering Tec hnolog y toolbar, run the program from the Acer Empo wering Technology pr ogram group in Sta rt m[...]

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    5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to save your new settings. To delete a po wer plan: You cannot delete the power plan yo u are currently using. If you wan t to delete the active power plan, switch to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you wish to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon . Battery s[...]

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    6 Empow ering Technolo gy Acer ePresent ation Manageme nt Acer ePresentation Managemen t lets you project your computer's display to an external display device or projector using the hotkey: <Fn> + <F5> . If auto- detection hardware is implemented in the system and the external display supports it, your system display will be autom[...]

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    7 Empowering Technology Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that protects your files from being accessed by unauthorized persons. It is conveni ently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension fo r quick data encryp tion/d ecrypt ion and also supports on-the-fly file [...]

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    8 Empow ering Technolo gy Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Managemen t is simple yet effective utility that allows you to lock removable storage, optical an d floppy driv e devices to ensure that data can't be stolen while your system is unattended. • Removable Storage Dev ices — includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, [...]

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    9 Empowering Technology[...]

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    10 Empow ering Technolo gy Acer eRecovery Manageme nt Acer eRecovery Management is a versatile ba ckup utility. It allows you to create full or incremental backups, burn the fa ctory default image to optical disc, and restore from previously created backups or reinstall applic ations and drivers. By default, user-created backups are stored to th e [...]

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    11 Empowering Technology For more information, please refer to "Acer eRec overy Man agement " on page 62 in the AcerSystem User's Guide . Note: If your computer d id not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Manageme nt's "System backup to op tical disc" feature to b urn a backup image to CD o[...]

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    12 Empow ering Technolo gy Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications, set BIOS passwo rds and modify boot options. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navig ation. • Prints and saves hardwa re specifications. • Lets you set an asset tag for yo[...]

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    13 Empowering Technology Windows Mobility Center (for Windows Vista only) The Windows Mobility Center colle cts key mobile-related system settings in on e easy-to-find place, so yo u can quickly configure your Acer system to fit the situation as you change locations, networks or activities. Settin gs include display brightness, power plan, volume, [...]

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    14 English Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in th e Just for Starters... poster, let us sh ow you arou nd your ne w Acer note book. Front view # Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for vi deo c ommuni cation . 2 Microphone Internal microph one for sound rec ording.[...]

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    15 English 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), d isplays computer output. 4 Easy-launch buttons Buttons for laun ching frequently used prog rams. See "Easy-launc h buttons" on pa ge 26 for more details. 5 Palmrest Comfortable support area for yo ur hands when you use the computer. 6 Click buttons (left, center* and [...]

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    16 English Closed front view # Icon Item Description 1 Latch Locks and releases the lid. 2 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 3 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD, MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), and xD- Picture Card. Note: Only one ca rd can operate at any given tim e. 4 Lin[...]

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    17 English Left view # Icon Item Description 1 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/1 00/1000-based network. 2 External display (VGA) port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD proj ector). 3 DVI-D DVI-D port Supports digital video connections (for selected models). 4 S-Video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port Connects to a tele[...]

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    18 English Right view Rear view # Item Description 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DV Ds 2 Optica l disk access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active. 3 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the drive. 4 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the c omputer is turned off. # Ico[...]

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    19 English Base view # Item Description 1 Second hard disk bay Houses the optio nal computer’s second hard disk (secured with screws) 2 Memory compartment Houses th e computer's main memory. 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Battery release latch Releases the battery to remove the battery pac k. 5 Battery bay Houses the compute[...]

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    20 English Specifications Operating system • Windows Vi sta ™ Busine ss • Windows Vi sta ™ Home Premium • Windows Vi sta ™ Home Ba sic • Genuine Windows ® XP Professional (Servic e Pack 2) Platform • Intel ® Centrino ® Duo mobile processor technology, featur ing : (for sele cted models ) •I n t e l ® Core ™ 2 Duo Mobile Proc[...]

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    21 English Display and graph ics • 17" WXGA+ TFT LCD, 1400 x 900 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous m ulti-window view ing via Acer GridVi sta ™ • Mobile Inte l ® GM965/GL960 Express Chipse t with integrated 3D graphics, featurin g Intel ® Graphic Media Accelerator (GMA) X3100 with up to 358 MB of Intel ® Dynamic Video Memory T[...]

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    22 English Input devices • 105-/106-key keyboard with invert ed "T" cursor layout, 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel • Seamless touchpad pointing device with Acer BioProtection fingerprint reader supporting Acer Fing erNav 4-way control function (manufacturi ng option) • Seamless touchpad pointin g device with 4-way scroll button (manufac[...]

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    23 English I/O interface • ExpressCard ™ /54 slot • PC Card slot (one Type II) • 5-in-1 card reader (MS/MS PRO/MMC/SD/xD) • Four USB 2.0 ports • DVI-D port (fo r selected mode ls) • IEEE 1394 port • Fast Infrared (FIR) port (for selected models) • External display (VG A) port • S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port • Headphones/speak[...]

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    24 English Note: The specific ations listed a bove are for reference onl y. The exact configuration of yo ur PC de pends on t he model purchased. Options and accessories • Acer Xpress VoIP phone featuring Acer Video Conference Manager • 512 MB/1 GB/ 2 GB DDR2 533/667 MHz soDIMM modules • 8-cell Li-ion battery pack • External USB flopp y dis[...]

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    25 English Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is clo sed up. Icon Function Description Power Indicates the comp uter's power status. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth co mmunicati[...]

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    26 English 1. Chargi ng: The light shows amber when the b attery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The lig ht shows green when in AC mode. Easy-launch buttons There are several con veniently located easy-laun ch buttons. They are: mail, Web browser, Empowering Key < > and one user-pro grammable button. Press < > to run the Acer Empowering [...]

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    27 English Three productivity keys give users one-t ouch acce ss to protection and manageability features for a more secure, smarter and easier way to work. • Lock key - runs the Windows® lock func tion to lo ck the notebook when you step out. If the laptop is equipped with Acer Bi o- Protection , you only need to swipe your finger to log into W[...]

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    28 English Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a poin ting device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor respon ds as you move your finger across the surface of the touchpad. The cen tral location on the palmrest provides op timum comfort and support. Touchpad basics The following items show you ho w to use the touchpad: • Move [...]

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    29 English • Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer Fing erNav 4-way control function (for sele cted models) or the 4-way scroll (3) button (for selected models) to scroll u p or down and move left or righ t a page. This fingerprint reader or button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applic atio[...]

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    30 English Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys, sepa rate numeric keypad, cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock keys and stan dard numeric keypad The keyboard has three lo ck keys which you can toggle o n and off. Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase. [...]

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    31 English Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific func tions. Key Description Windows key Pr essed alone, this key has the same e ffect as c licking on the Windows Start button; it la unches the Start menu. It can also be used wi th other keys to pr ovide a variet y of functions: <> : Open or close the Star t men[...]

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    32 English Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combin ations to access most of the computer's controls l ike screen brightness, volum e output and the BIOS u tility. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey comb ination. Hotkey Icon Function Description <Fn> + <F1> H[...]

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    33 English Special keys You can locate the Euro symbol and th e US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-righ t of your keyboard. The Euro symb ol 1 Open a text editor or wo rd processor. 2 Either press < > at the bottom-ri ght of the keyboard, or hold < Alt Gr> and then press the <5> key at the upper-ce nter of the keyboa[...]

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    34 English Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray Press the drive eject button to eject the optical drive tray wh en the computer is on. Insert a paper clip to the emergen cy eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off. Using a computer security lock The notebo ok comes with a Kensin gton-com patible security slot for a[...]

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    35 English Audio The computer comes with 32-b it Intel High Definition (HD) Audio, and dual stereo speakers. Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the c omputer is as easy as pressing some buttons. See "Hotkeys" on page 32 for more information on adjusting the speak er volume.[...]

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    36 English Using the system utilities Note: All of the following co ntent is for general reference only. Actual product specifications may vary. Acer Bio-Protection (for selected models) Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint So lution is a multi-p urpose fingerprint software package integrated with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system . Utilizing t[...]

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    37 English NTI Shadow NTI Shadow allows users to schedule con tinuous backup job s that copy the contents of one or more folders (the "bac kup source") to another location (the "backup destination"). The backu p jobs are continuous becau se they are scheduled to regularly update the data in the backup fo lder either continuously[...]

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    38 English Acer GridVista (dual- display compatible) Note: This feature is only a vailable on certain mode ls. To enable the dual di splay feature of your notebook, first ensure that a sec ond display is connected, then, o pen the Display Settings properties box usi ng the Control Panel or by right-c licking the Windows desktop an d selecting Perso[...]

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    39 English 3 Enjoy the conven ience of a well-orga nized desk top. Note: Please ensure that the resolu tion setting of your s econd monitor is set to the manufa cturer's recommended valu e. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the fo ur easy-launch bu ttons located abov e the keyboard. "Easy-launc h buttons" on pa ge 26 fo[...]

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    40 English How do I check for viruses? 1 Double-click the Norton Internet Security icon on the Windo ws desktop. 2S e l e c t Tasks & Scans. 3S e l e c t Run Scan to scan your system. 4 When the scan is complete, review the results of the scan. Note: For optimal security, run a Full System Scan when scanning your computer for the first time. Yo[...]

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    41 English Frequently asked questions The following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer. Easy solutions are p rovided for each one. I turned on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. Look at the power indicator: • If it is not lit, no power is being supp lied to the computer. Ch eck the [...]

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    42 English No audio is heard from the computer. Check the following: • The volume may be muted. In W indows, look at the volume c ontrol (speaker) icon on the taskbar. If it is crossed-ou t, click on the icon a nd deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be to o low. In Windows, loo k at the volume control icon on the taskbar. You c[...]

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    43 English • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is turned on. • Make sure that the printer cable is conn ected securely to the comp uter's parallel port or a USB po rt and the corresponding port on the printer. I want to set up my location to use the internal modem. To properly use yo ur communication so [...]

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    44 English To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is showing, press <Alt> + <F10> at the same time to enter the recovery process. 3 Refer to the onscreen instruct ions to perform system recovery. Important! T his feature occupies 10 GB in a hidd en partition on your hard disk. Requesting service Inter[...]

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    45 English English Battery pack The computer uses a battery pack that gives you long use betwee n charges. Battery pack characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristic s: • Employs current battery technology standards. • Delivers a battery-low warning. The battery is recharged whenever you connect the computer to the AC adapte[...]

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    46 English Follow these ste ps again unti l the battery has b een charged an d discharged three times. Use this conditioning pr ocess for all new batteries, or if a ba ttery ha sn't been used for a long time. If the computer is to be stored for more than two weeks, you are advised to remove the battery pack from the unit. Warning: Do not expos[...]

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    47 English English To remove a batt ery pack: 1 Slide the battery releas e latch to release the batter y. 2 Pull the battery from the battery bay. Charging the battery To charge the battery, first make sure that it is correctly installed in the battery bay. Plug the AC adapter in to the computer, and connect to a mains power outlet. You can continu[...]

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    48 English Battery -low warning When using ba ttery power pay attenti on to the Windows po wer meter. Warning: Connect the AC adapte r as soon as possible after the battery-low warning a ppears. Data will b e lost if the battery to become fully d epleted and the c omputer shuts down. When the battery-low warning appe ars, the recommended course of [...]

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    49 English Taking your notebook PC with you This section gives you tips and hints to consider wh en moving around o r traveling with your co mputer. Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessor ies: 1 Save any open files. 2 Remove any media, flopp y disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 [...]

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    50 English Note: If the Sleep indicator is o f f, the computer has entered Hibernation mode and is turn ed off. If the power indicator is off but the Sleep indicator is on, the computer has entered Sleep mode. In both cases, press and release the power button to turn the computer back on. Note th at the computer may enter Hibernation mo de after be[...]

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    51 English Special considerations Follow these guidelines to pro tect your computer while travelin g to and from work: • Minimize the effects of temperature chang es by keeping the computer with you. • If you need to stop for an extended period of time and cannot c arry the computer with you, leave the computer in the trunk of the car to avoid [...]

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    52 English Special considerations In addition to the guidelin es for taking the computer home, follow these guidelines to protect yo ur computer while traveling: • Always take the computer as carry-on luggage. • If possible, have the computer inspected by hand. Airport security X-ray machines are safe, but do not put th e computer thro ugh a me[...]

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    53 English Securing your computer Your computer is a valuable investm ent that you need to take care of. Learn how to protect and take care of your computer. Security features include hardware and software locks — a security notch and passwords. Using a computer security lock A security keylock notch, located o n the chassis of the computer, lets[...]

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    54 English Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt app ears when you press < F2 > to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up. • Type the Superviso r Password and press < Enter > to access the BIOS utility. If you enter the pas[...]

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    55 English Expanding through options Your note book PC of fers you a comp lete mobil e computin g experie nce. Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral de vices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC. For instru ctions on how to connect different external devices to the computer, read the fol lowing section. Fax/data mode[...]

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    56 English Built-in network feature The built-in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernet-based network. To use the network feature, connect an E thernet cable from the Ethernet (RJ-45) port on the chassis of the comp uter to a network jack or h ub on your network. Fast Infrared (FIR) The computer's Fast Infrared (FIR[...]

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    57 English Universal Serial Bus (USB) The USB 2.0 port is a high-speed serial b us which allows you to con nect USB peripherals without taking up precious system resources. IEEE 1394 port The computer's IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394 supported devices like a DVD/CD-RW com bo or DVD-Dual drive.[...]

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    58 English PC Card slot The Type II PC Card slot of the co mputer accepts PC Cards that enhan ce the usability and expand ability of the computer. These c ards should have a PC Card logo on th em. PC Cards (formerly PCMCIA) are ad d-on cards for portable computers, giving you expansion po ssibilities long afforded by desktop PCs. Pop ular PC Cards [...]

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    59 English ExpressCard The ExpressCard is the newest version of th e PC Card. It is a smaller and faster interface that further enhances the usab ility and expandability of your computer. ExpressCards support a vast n umber of expansion options, including flash memory card adapters, TV-tuners, Bluetoo th connectivity and IEEE 1394 B adapters. Expre[...]

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    60 English Installing memory Follow these steps to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, un plug the AC adapter (if connected) an d remove the battery pack. Then turn the computer over to access its base. 2 Remove the screws from the memory co ver; then lift up and remove the memory cover. 3 (a) Insert the memory module diag onally into the slot[...]

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    61 English 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. Find D2D Recovery at the bottom of th e screen and use the <F5> and <F6> keys to set this value to Enabled . Password To set a password on boot, a[...]

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    62 English Note: To change the regio n code, insert a DVD movie of a different region into the DVD dr ive. P lea se re fer to the onli ne help for more information. Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a tool to quickly backup and restore the system. You can create and sav e a backup of th e current system configuration to hard di[...]

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    63 English 3 Follow the instructions on scr een to complete the process. Burn backup disc Using the Burn Disc page o f Acer eRecovery Ma nagement, you can b urn the factory default image, a user backup imag e, the current system configuration, or an application back up image to CD or DVD. 1 Press <Alt> + <F10> or select Acer eRecovery M[...]

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    64 English Troubleshooting This chapter shows you how to deal with common system problem s. Read it before calling a tech nician if a problem occurs. Solution s to more serious problems require op ening up the computer. Do not attempt to ope n the computer yourself; co ntact your dealer or autho rized service center for assistance. Troubleshooting [...]

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    65 English English If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an au thorized service center for assistance. Some problems may be solved using the B IOS utility.[...]

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    66 English Regulations and safety notices FCC notice This device has been tested a nd found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This device generates, uses , and can radiate [...]

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    67 English English and (2) this device must accept any interference rece ived, including interference that may cause undesired operatio n. Notice: Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus co mplies with Canadian ICES-003. Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil numérique de la c lasse B est conforme a la no rme NM[...]

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    68 English Your telephone company may m ake changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures th at could a ffect the pr oper functio ning of your equipment. If they do, you will be n otified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain unin terr upted tele phone se rvice . If this equipment should fail to operate p roperly, disc[...]

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    69 English English Notice for New Zealand 1 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with min imum conditions for connection to its network. It indic ates no endo rsement of the produc t by Telecom , nor does it provide an y sort of warranty. Above all, it provides [...]

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    70 English Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with this comp uter is a laser product. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is located on the drive. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RA DIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. APPAREIL A LASER DE CLA SSE 1 PRODUIT LASERATTENTION : RADIATION DU[...]

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    71 English English Radio device regulatory notice Note : Below regulatory information is for models with wireless LAN and/or Blueto oth only. General This product complies with the radio fre quency and safety standards of any country or region in wh ich it has been approved for wireless use. Depending on configur ations, thi s product may or may no[...]

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    72 English wireless mouse/keyboard) • EN301 511 V9.0.2:2003 (Applied to models with 3G function) • EN301 908-1 V2.2 .1:2003 (Applied to models with 3G function). • EN301 908-2 V2.2 .1:2003 (Applied to models with 3G function).[...]

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    73 English English List of applicable countries EU member states as of May 2004 are: Belg ium, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finland, Sweden, United King dom Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, P oland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slova k Republic, Slovenia, Cyprus an d Malta. Usage al[...]

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    74 English 2 This device is restricted to indoor us e due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC re quires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range 5.15 to 5.25 GH z to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channe l Mobile Satellite systems. 3 High power radar are allocated as primary users of the[...]

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    75 English English LCD panel ergonomic specificati ons Design vie wing dista nce 500 mm Design inclination angle 0.0° Design azimuth angle 90.0° Viewing direction range class Class IV Screen tilt angle 85.0° Design screen illuminance • Illuminance level: [250 + (250cos α )] lx where α = 85° • Color: Source D6 5 Reflection class of L CD pa[...]

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    76 English Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference , and (2) This devic e must accept any interference received , including interference that may cause undesired operation. T[...]

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    77 English English We , Acer Compu ter (Shanghai) Lim ited 3F, No. 168 Xizang medium road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai Tel: 886-2-8691-3089 Fax: 886-2-8691-3000 E-mail: easy_lai@acer.com.tw Hereby declare that: Product: Personal Computer Trade Name: Acer Model Number: MS2206 Machine Type: TravelMate 7720/7320 SKU [...]

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    78 English Council Decision 98/482/EC (CTR 21) for pan- European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telep hone Network (PSTN). RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC on the Restriction of the Use of certain Hazardo us Substances in Electrica l and Electronic Equipm ent[...]

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    79 English Index A AC adapter caring for xiv audio adjusting the volum e 35 trouble shootin g 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[...]

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    80 English memory installing 60 messages error 64 modem 55 N network 56 Notebook Manager hotkey 32 num lock 30 on indicator 25 P password 53 types 53 PC Card 58 ejecting 58 inserting 58 ports 55 printer trouble shootin g 42 problems 41 CD-ROM 42 display 41 keyboard 42 printer 42 startup 41 trouble shootin g 64 Q questions setting location for modem[...]