Acer 6592G Series manual

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    TravelMate 6592G/6592 Series User's Guide[...]

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    Changes may be made peri odically to the infor mation in this publication without obligation to notify any person o f such revisions o r change s. Su ch chan ges will b e incorp orated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publ ications. This company makes no representations or warra nties, either expre ssed or implied, 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 before cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liq uid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Us[...]

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    iv Warnings • Do not use t his product near water. • Do not place this prod uct on an unstable cart, stand or tab le. If the product falls, it could be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are provid ed fo r ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product a nd to protect i t from overhe ating. The se openings m ust not be bloc ked [...]

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    v Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from unexpected noise prod uced by other nearb y electrical devices th at may interfere with the performance of this product. • Use the product only with the su pplied power supply cord set. If you need to replace the power cord set, make sure that the new power cord meets the following requ[...]

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    vi discharged hundreds of times, but it will eventually wear out. When the operation time becom es noticeably sho rter than normal, buy a ne w battery. Use only Acer approved batteries, and recharge you r battery only with Acer approved chargers designated for this device . 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 telephone lines from th e equipment when not in use and/or before servici ng. • To avoid the remote risk of electric shock from lightning , do not connect the telephone line to this equipm ent during lightning or thunderstorms. Warning! For safety reasons, do not use non-compliant parts when adding or [...]

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

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    ix Emergency calls Warning: You cannot make emergency calls through this devic e. To make an emergency call you shall dial out through your mobi le phone or other telephone call system. Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize po llution and e nsure utmost pr otection of the glo bal envir[...]

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    x ENERGY STAR is a government program (public/private partnership) that gives people the power to prote ct the envi ronment in a cost effective way and without sacrificing quality or product feature s. Products that earn the ENERGY STAR prevent greenhouse gas em issions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the US Environmenta l Pro[...]

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    xi Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zo ne by adjusting the viewin g angle of the moni tor, 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 posture • avoid slouching forward and/or leaning backward • stand up and walk around regula[...]

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    xii Developing good work habits Develop the following work habits to make you r computer use more relaxin g and productive: • Take short breaks regularly and often. • Perform some stretching exercises. • Breathe fresh air as often as possible. • Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy bod y. Warning! We do not recommend using the com pute[...]

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    xiii First things first We would like to thank you for mak ing an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs. Your guides To help you use your Acer notebook, we h ave designed a set of guides: Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and off To turn on the computer, simply press and release th e po[...]

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    xiv To turn the power off, do any of th e followin g: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start , then click on Shut Down . • Use the power button You can also put the comput er by pressing the sleep hotkey <Fn> + <F4> . Note: If you cannot power off the com puter normally, press and hold the power button for more th an four[...]

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    xv Taking care of yo ur battery pack Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack: • 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 accordin g to local regulations. Recycle if possi[...]

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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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    Special keys 32 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 33 Audio 34 Adjusting the volume 34 Using the system utilities 35 Acer TPM-based BiopProtect (for selected models) 35 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 36 Launch Manag er 37 Norton Internet Security 38 Frequently asked questions 39 Requesting service 42 International Travelers Warra[...]

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    PC Card slot 55 ExpressCard 56 Installing memory 57 Using software 57 Playing DVD movies 57 Power management 58 Acer eRecovery Man agement 59 Create backup 59 Burn backup disc 60 Restore and recovery 60 Troubleshooting 61 Troubleshooting tips 61 Error messages 61 Regulations and safety notices 64 FCC notice 64 Modem notices 65 Laser compliance stat[...]

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    1 Empowering Technology Acer Empowering Technology The Empowering Technology toolbar m akes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manag e your new Acer system. Displayed by default in the upper half of your screen, it provide s access to the following utilities: • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intellig[...]

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    2 Empowe ring Tech nology Acer eNet Manageme nt 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 e Net Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar or run the pr ogram from the Acer Empowering Techn ology program group in S tart menu. [...]

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    3 Empowering Technology Acer eNet Management can save netwo r k settings for a location to a profile, and automatically switch to the appropriate profile when you move from one location to another. Settings stored incl ude network connection settings (IP an d DNS settings, wireless AP details, etc.), as well as default printer settings. Security an[...]

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    4 Empowe ring Tech nology Acer ePower Manage ment Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your po wer management options. To access this utility, select "A cer ePower Management " from the Empowering Tec hnology to olbar, run the program from the Acer Empo wering Technology prog ram group in Start [...]

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    5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to save your new settings. To delete a power pl an: You cannot delete the power plan you are cu rrently using. If you want 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 sta[...]

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    6 Empowe ring Tech nology Acer ePresentati on Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you proj ect your computer's display to an external display device or projector using the h otkey: <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 Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that protects your files from being accessed by unau thorized persons. It is co nveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension fo r quick data encryp tion/dec ryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for Lotus N[...]

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    8 Empowe ring Tech nology Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is simple yet effective utility that allows you to lo ck removable s torage, optic al and flop py driv e devices to ensure that data can't be stolen while your system is unattended. • Removable Storage Devices — inclu des USB disk drives, USB pen driv es, USB flash drive[...]

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    9 Empowering Technology[...]

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    10 Empowe ring Tech nology Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a versatile backup 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 applications an d drivers. By default, user-created backups are stored to the D:[...]

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    11 Empowering Technology For more information, please refer to "Acer eReco very Manageme nt" on page 59 in the AcerSystem User's Guide . Note: If your computer did not com e with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Management's "System backup to optical disc" feature to burn a backup im age to CD or D[...]

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    12 Empowe ring Tech nology Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspec t hardware specifications, set BIOS passwords and modify boot option s. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation. • Prints and saves hardwa re specifications. • Lets you set an asset tag for yo[...]

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    13 Empowering Technology Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key m obile-related system settings in one easy-to-find place, so you can qu ickly configure your Acer system to fit the situation as you change locations, networks or activities. Settings inclu de display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on /of[...]

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    14 English Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... po ster, let us show you around yo ur new Acer notebook. Front view # Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communic ation (for selected models). 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displa ys compute[...]

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    15 English 4 Acer FineTrack Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse when used togeth er with the click buttons. See “FineTrack ba sics” on page 26 for more details. 5 Microphone Internal microphone for soun d recording. 6A c e r B i o - Protection The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader s[...]

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    16 English Closed front view # Icon Item Description 1 Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 2 Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. 3B l u e t o o t h communication switch/indicator Enables/disables the Blueto oth function. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. 4 Wireless communication swi[...]

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    17 English Left view # Icon Item Description 1 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay co ol, even after prolonged use. 2 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices (for selected models). 3 Two USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera) (3 total). 4 ExpressCard/34 ExpressCard/34 slot Accepts one ExpressCard[...]

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    18 English Right view Rear view # Item Description 1 Acer MediaBay optica l drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. 2 Optical 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 computer is turn[...]

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    19 English Base view 7 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. 8 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. # Item Description 1 Acer MediaBay release latch Lock or un lock Acer M ediaBay device. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Batter y latc h Release the ba ttery pa ck. 4 Battery bay Houses the c[...]

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    20 English Specifications Operating system • Windows Vista™ Business • Genuine Windows ® XP Professional (Service Pack 2) Platform Intel ® Centrino ® Pro mobile processor techn ology, featuring: • Intel ® Core ™ 2 Duo mobile pr ocessor T7300/T750 0/T7700 (4 MB L2 cache, 2/2.2/2.4 GHz, 800 MHz FSB), or T7100 (2 MB L2 cache, 1.8 GHz, 80[...]

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    21 English Storage subsystem • 80/120/160 GB hard disk drive with Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) enhancement • Acer MediaBay hot-swappable 8 0/120/160 GB 2nd hard di sk drive • Acer MediaBay hot-swappable optic al drive: • 8X DVD-Super Multi double-layer dri ve • 5-in-1 card reader supporting Secure Digit al ™ (SD), MultiMediaCa[...]

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    22 English Communication • Acer Video Conference featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam suppo rting enhanced Acer PrimaLite ™ technology • Optional Ac er Xpress V oIP phone or Acer Bluetoot h ® VoIP phone • WLAN: Intel ® Wireless WiFi Lin k 4965AGN (dual-band quad- mode 802.11a/b/g/Draft- N) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED ® network connectio[...]

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    23 English Note: The specifications listed above are for reference on ly. The exact config uration of you r PC depend s on the model p urchased. Software • Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eNet, ePower, ePresentation, eDataSecuri ty, eLock, eRecovery, eSettings Management) • Acer Bio-Protection • Acer Crystal Eye • Acer GridVista™ • Ace[...]

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    24 English Indicators The computer has eight easy-to-read stat us indicators, incl uding five on the front panel. The power, battery and wireless communi cation status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is closed. 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light sho ws green when in AC mode.[...]

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    25 English Easy-launch buttons Located above the keyboard are fou r buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: Empowering Key < >, one user- programmable button, Internet and email. Press < > to run the Acer Empowering Technology. Please see "Acer Empowering Tec hnology" on pag e 1 . The mail and Web brow[...]

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    26 English FineTrack and FineTrack buttons The built-in FineTrack is a pointing device that senses mo vement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you use your finger to move the FineTrack. Its central location on the keyboard p rovides optimum comfo rt and support. FineTrack basics The following items show you how to use the Fi neTrack[...]

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    27 English Touchpad The built-in touchpad is the pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move you r finger across the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. Touchpad basics The following items show you how to use the tou chpad:[...]

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    28 English • Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor. • Press the left (1) and right (4) bu ttons located beneath the to uchpad to perform selection and execution functi ons. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mo use. Tapping on the tou chpad is the same as clicking the left button. • Use the [...]

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    29 English Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and a n embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, functi on and special keys. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. The embedded numeric k eypad functions like a desktop n umeric keypad. It is indicated by [...]

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    30 English Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description Windows key Pres sed alone, this key has the same effect as c licking on the Windows Start button; it launche s the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: <> : Open or close the Star t menu <[...]

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    31 English Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access m ost of the computer's controls like screen b rightness, volume output an d the BIOS utility. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combinatio n. Hotkey Icon Function Description <Fn> + <F1> Ho[...]

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    32 English Special keys You can locate the Euro symbol and th e US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of yo ur keyboard. The Euro symbol 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 Either press < > at the bottom-ri ght of the ke yboard, or hold < Al t Gr> and then press the <5> key at the upper-center of the keyboar[...]

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    33 English Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray Press the drive eject button to eject the optical drive tray when the com puter is on. Insert a clip to the emerg ency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off.[...]

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    34 English Audio The computer comes with 32-bi t Intel High-Definition audio, an d built-in stereo speakers. Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the computer is as easy as pressing some buttons. See "Hotkeys" on page 31 for more information on ad justing the speak er volume.[...]

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    35 English Using the system utilities Acer TPM-based BiopProtect (for selected models) Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solutio n is a multi-purpose fingerprint software package integrated with the Micro soft® Windows® operating system. Utilizing the uniqueness of one's fingerprint feat ures, Acer Bio-Protection Fingerp rint Solution has inco[...]

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    36 English Acer GridVista (dual- display compatible) Note: This feature is only available on certain models. To enable the dual display feature of you r notebook, first ensure that a second display is connected, then, open the Display Settings properties box us ing the Control Panel or by right-clicking the W indows desktop and selecting Personaliz[...]

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    37 English 2 Drag and drop each win dow into the approp riate grid. 3 Enjoy the c onvenience of a well-o rganized de sktop. Note: Please ensure that the resolu tion setting of your seco nd monitor is set to the manufa cturer's recommended value. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the fo ur easy-launch butto ns located above the ke[...]

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    38 English Norton Internet Security Norton Internet Security is an anti-virus utility th at can protect against viruses, keeping your data safe and secure. How do I check for viruses? 1 Double-click the Norton Internet Security icon on th e Windows 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 [...]

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    39 English Frequently asked questions The following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer. Easy solutions are provided for each o ne. 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 supplied to the computer. Check the fo[...]

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    40 English No audio is heard from the computer. Check the following: • The volume may be muted. In Windo ws, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the taskbar. If it is crossed-out, click on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be too lo w. In Windows, look at the volume c ontrol icon on the taskbar. You can [...]

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    41 English • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power ou tlet and that it is turned on. • Make sure that the printer cable is connected secu rely to the computer's parallel port or a USB port a nd the corresponding port on the printer. I want to set up my location to use the internal modem. To properly use your commu nication sof[...]

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    42 English To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is sho wing, press <Alt> + <F10> at the same time to enter the recovery process. 3 Refer to the onscreen instruct ions to perform system recovery. Important! This feature o ccupies 10 GB in a hidden partition on your hard disk. Requesting service Inter[...]

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    43 English English Battery pack The computer uses a batt ery pack th at gives you long use between charges. Battery pack characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristics: • 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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    44 English Follow these steps ag ain until the ba ttery has been charge d and discharged three times. Use this conditioning process fo r all new batteries, or if a b attery hasn'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 expose [...]

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    45 English English To remove a battery pack: 1 Slide the battery releas e latch to release the battery. 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 contin ue[...]

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    46 English Battery-lo w warning When using batter y power pay attention to the Win dows power meter. Warning: Connect the AC adapte r as soon as possible after the battery-low warning app ears. Data will be lost if the battery to become fully depleted and the computer sh uts down. When the battery-low warning appe ars, the recommended course of act[...]

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    47 English Taking your notebook PC with you This section gives you tips and hin ts to consider when moving around or traveling with your comp uter. 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 Sh[...]

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    48 English If you are taking the computer to a client's office or a d ifferent building, you may choose to shut down the comp uter: Click on Start , then click on Shut Down . Or: You can put the computer in Slee p mode by pressing <Fn> + <F4 > . Then close and latch the display. When you are ready to use the comput er again, unlatc[...]

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    49 English Caution: Avoid p acking items next to the top cover of th e computer. Pressure against the top cover can damage th e screen. What to take with you Unless you have some items at home, take the followin g items with you: • AC adapter and power cord • The printed User's Guide Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protec[...]

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    50 English Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as if you we re taki ng it home. Make su re that the battery in the computer is charged. Airport secu rity may require you to turn on your computer when carrying it into the gate area. What to take with you Take the following items with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack([...]

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    51 English • Proof of purchase, in case you need to show it to customs officials • International Travelers Warranty passport Special considerations Follow the same special considerations as when traveling with the computer. In addition, these tips are useful when traveling i nternationally: • Turn your system the wireless LAN functi on off fo[...]

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    52 English Expanding through options Your notebo ok PC offers you a complete mo bile computi ng experien ce. 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 following section. Fax/data modem Y[...]

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    53 English Built-in network feature The built-in network feature allows you to connect you r computer to an Ethernet-based network. To use the network feature, connect an Ethernet cab le from the Ethernet (RJ-45) port on the chassis of the comp uter to a network jack or hub o n your network. Fast Infrared (FIR) The computer's Fast Infrared (FI[...]

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    54 English Universal Serial Bus (USB) The USB 2.0 port is a high-speed serial bus which allo ws you to connect 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- compatible device like a video camera or digital camera. See your video o r digital camer[...]

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    55 English PC Card slot The Type II PC Card slot of the comp uter accepts PC Cards that enhance the usability and expandability of the com puter. These cards should have a PC Card logo on the m. PC Cards (formerly PCMCIA) are add-on cards for portable computers, giving you expansion possibilities long afford ed by desktop PCs. Popular PC Cards incl[...]

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    56 English ExpressCard The ExpressCard is the newest version of th e PC Card. It is a smaller and faster interface that further enhances the usability and exp andability of your computer. ExpressCards support a vast number of expansion options, including flash memory card adapters, TV-tuners, Bluetooth co nnectivity and IEEE 1394B adapters. Express[...]

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    57 English Installing memory Follow these steps to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and 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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    58 English disk does not reset the number of times the region cod e has been set. Refer to the table below for DVD movie re gion code information. 2 The DVD movie will automatically pl ay after a few seconds. Note: To change the region code, in sert a DVD movie of a different region into the DVD dr ive. Pl ease refer t o the o nline help for more i[...]

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    59 English Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a tool to quickly backup and restore the system. You can create and save a ba ckup of th e current system configuration to hard disk, CD or DVD. You can also backu p/restore the factory default image, and reinstall applications and drivers. Acer eRecovery Management cons ists of the [...]

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    60 English Burn backup disc Using the Burn Disc page of A cer eRecovery Managem ent, you can burn the factory default image, a user backup image, the c urrent system configuration, or an application backup im age to CD or DVD. 1 Press <Alt> + <F10> or select Acer eRecovery Management from the Empowering Technology toolba r to start Acer[...]

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    61 English English Troubleshooting This chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a pro blem occurs. Solutions to more serious problems require openin g up the computer. Do not atte mpt to open the computer yourself; co ntact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance. Troubleshoo[...]

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    62 English If you still encounter problems after going thro ugh the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service c enter for assistance. Some problems may be solved using the BIOS u tility.[...]

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    64 English Regulations and safety notices FCC notice This device has been tested and fo und 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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    65 English English and (2) this device must accept any interference received, inclu ding interference that may cause undesired ope ration. Notice: Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus complies with Ca nadian ICES-003. Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-[...]

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    66 English Your telephone company may make ch anges in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could a ffect the proper functioning of your equipment. If they do, you will be notified in ad vance to give you an opportunity to maintain unin terru pted te lephone service . If this equipment should fail to operate properly, disconnec[...]

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    67 English English Notice for New Zealand 1 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equ ipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network. It indicates n o endorsement o f the product b y Telecom, nor do es it provide any sort of warranty . Above all, it provides [...]

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    68 English Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser p roduct. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (sho wn below) is located on the drive. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WH EN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PROD UIT LASERATTENTION: RAD IATION D[...]

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    69 English English Radio device regulatory notice Note : Below regulatory information is for mo dels with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth o nly. General This product complies with the radio fre quency and safety standards of any country or region in which it h as been approved for wireless use. De pending on configura tions, this pr oduct may or may [...]

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    70 English wireless mouse/keyboard) • EN301 511 V9.0.2:2003 (Applied to models with 3G function) • EN301 908-1 V2.2.1:20 03 (Applied to models with 3G function). • EN301 908-2 V2.2.1:20 03 (Applied to models with 3G function).[...]

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    71 English English List of applicable countries EU member states as of May 2004 are: Belgium , Denmark, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finland, Sweden, United Kingdo m Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Hung ary, Czech Republic, Slovak Rep ublic, Slovenia, Cyprus and Malta. Usage all[...]

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    72 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 requires this prod uct to be used indoors for the frequency range 5.15 to 5.25 GHz to reduc e the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mo bile Satellite systems. 3 High power radar are allocated as primary users of the[...]

  • Page 91

    73 English 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 d evice may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must ac cept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired opera[...]

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    74 English Declaration of Confor mity for CE Marking We , Acer Computer (S hanghai) Limited 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: LC1 Machine T[...]

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    75 English English LCD panel ergonomic specifications Design viewi ng distance 500 mm Design inclination angle 0.0° Design azimuth angle 90.0° Viewing direction range class C lass IV Screen tilt angle 85.0° Design screen illuminance • Illuminance level: [250 + (250cos α )] lx where α = 85° • Color: Source D65 Reflection class of LCD panel[...]

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    76 English Index A AC adapter caring for xiv audio adjusting the volume 34 troublesh ooting 40 B battery pack battery-low warning 46 caring for xv characteristics 43 charging 45 checking charge level 45 installing 44 low conditions 46 maximizing life 43 optimizing 45 removing 45 using the first time 43 brightness hotkeys 32 C caps lock 29 on indica[...]

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    77 English installing 57 messages error 61 modem 52 N network 53 Notebook Man ager hotkey 31 num lock 29 on indicator 24 numeric keypad embedded 29 P PC Card 55 ejecting 55 inserting 55 ports 52 printer troublesh ooting 40 problems 39 CD-ROM 40 display 39 keyboard 40 printer 40 startup 39 troublesh ooting 61 Q questions setting location for modem u[...]