Acer NXM81AA018 manual

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    Aspire Series Generic User 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 no t use liquid 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 Additional safety information Your device and its enhancements may c ontain small parts. Keep them out of the reach of small children. Operating environment Warning! For safety reasons, turn off all wireless or radio transmitting device s when using your lapto p under the following conditions. Thes e devices may include, but a re not limited to[...]

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    viii Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadeq uately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles such as electr onic fuel injection systems, electronic antiskid (antilock) braking systems, elec tronic speed control systems, and air bag systems. For more information, chec k with the manufacturer, or its representative, of your[...]

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    ix Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer .com/about/sustainability.h tm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic produ cts containing an LCD/CR T monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury and must be recycl ed or disposed of according to local, state or federal laws. Fo r more information, con[...]

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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 The following section provides tips for more comfortable computer use. 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 slouch[...]

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    xii 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: First off, the Just for Starters... poster helps you get started with setting up your computer. The printed Aspire Series Generic User [...]

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    xiii To turn the power off, do any of th e followin g: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Sta rt then click on Shut Down . • Use the power button You can also put the comp uter in sleep mode by pressing the sleep hotkey <Fn> + <F4> . Note: If you cannot power off the com puter normally, press and hold the power button for m[...]

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    xiv 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 poss[...]

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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 viii Disposal instructions viii Tips and information for comfortable use x First things first xii Your guides xii Basic care and tip[...]

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    Video 25 16:9 display (only for certain models) 25 Using the system utilities 26 Acer Bio-Pr otection (onl y for certai n models) 26 Acer GridVista (dual-disp lay compatible) 27 Frequently asked questions 29 Requesting service 32 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 32 Before you call 32 Battery pack 33 Battery pack characteristics 33 Maximizing [...]

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    Traveling with the computer 46 Preparing the computer 46 What to take with you 46 Special considerations 47 Traveling internationally with the computer 47 Preparing the computer 47 What to brin g with you 47 Special considerations 47 Securing your computer 48 Using a computer security lock 48 Using passwords 4 8 Entering passwords 49 Setting passwo[...]

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    LCD pixel statement 71 Macrovision copyright protection notice 71 Radio device regulatory n otice 72 General 72 European Union (EU) 72 The FCC RF safety requirement 73 Canada — Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) 74 LCD panel ergonomic specificatio ns 75 Index 76[...]

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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. Activated b y pressing the Empowering Key, it provides access to the following utilities: Note: The following content is for general reference only. Actual product specific[...]

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    2 Empowe ring Techno logy To launch Acer Empowering Techn ology applications: 1 On the Acer Empowering Technolog y toolbar, click the icon that corresponds to the applicat ion you want to launch. 2 When you mouse over an appl ication icon, a quick me nu appears below the toolbar. The quick menu allows you to p erform certain tasks simply and quickl[...]

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    3 Empowering Technology Empowering Technology password You must set the Empowering Technol ogy password to use the pas sword protection feature of Acer eRecovery Management to pro tect your data. To set the Empowering Technology password : 1 Launch Acer eReco very Management. 2 Click the Rest ore ta b. 3 Click Password settings . The Empowering Tec[...]

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    4 Empowe ring Tech nology 8 Click OK to set the password.[...]

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    5 Empowering Technology Acer eAudio Management (only for certain models) Acer eAudio Management allows you to easily con trol the enhanced sound effects of Dolby Home Theater on your system. Select Movie or Game mode to experience the awesome realism of 5.1- channel audio output from the speak ers fitted to your system via Do lby Surround sound tec[...]

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    6 Empowe ring Tech nology Acer ePower Manage ment Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your power man agement options. To acc ess this utility, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Tech nology toolbar, run the program from the Acer Empo wering Technology prog ram group in Start menu, or right[...]

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    7 Empowering Technology To edit a po wer plan: Editing a power plan allows you to adjust system settings like LCD brightness, CPU speed and Graph ics power mode (only for certain models). 1 Switch to the power pl an you wish to edit. 2 Adjust settings as required. 3 Click Apply or Save to save your new settings. Note: You can revert to the default [...]

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    8 Empowe ring Tech nology 3 Click the Battery tab to view remaining battery life, battery status, and remaining battery life in sta ndby and hibernate modes.[...]

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    9 Empowering Technology Acer eDataSecurity Management (only for certain models) 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 f[...]

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    10 Empowe ring Tech nology[...]

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    11 Empowering Technology 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: d[...]

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    12 Empowe ring Tech nology For more information, please refer to "Acer eRecovery Man agement" on page 62 in the Acer System User's Guide . Note: If your computer did not com e with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Manageme nt's Backup factory default to CD/ DVD feature to burn a backup image to CD or DVD. To[...]

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    13 Empowering Technology 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 your[...]

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    14 Empowe ring Tech nology 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, volume, power plan, wireless networking on/o[...]

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    15 English Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators. The front panel indicators are vis ible even when the compute r cover is closed up. 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light sho ws green when in AC mode. Icon Function Description HDD Indicates when the hard disk driv[...]

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    16 English Easy-launch buttons Located beside the keyboard are applicatio n buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: WLAN, Internet, em ail, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology . The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to email and Internet prog rams, but can be reset by users. To set th e Web browser, mail[...]

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    17 English Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a pointing 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 central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfo rt and support. Touchpad basics (with fingerprint reader) The following items show you how to use [...]

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    18 English Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons) The following items show you how to use the tou chpad with two-click buttons. • Move your finger across the touchpad (1) to move the cursor. • Press the left (2) and right (3) bu ttons located beneath the to uchpad to perform selection and execution functi ons. These two buttons are similar to[...]

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    19 English Note: Illustrations for reference only. The exact co nfiguration of your PC depends on the model purchased. Note: When using the touchpad, keep it — and your fingers — dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movement; hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping harder w ill not increase the touchpad&apos[...]

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    20 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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    21 English Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description Windows ke y Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking 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 cl ose the St art men u &l[...]

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    22 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 De scription <Fn> + <F1> H[...]

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    23 English Special keys (only for certain models) 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 keyboard, or hold < Alt Gr> and then press the <5> key at the upp[...]

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    24 English Audio The computer also comes with 32-bit Hi gh Definition (HD) Audio, and stereo speakers. Acer PureZone (only for certain models) The system provides you whole new enthusiastic audio experience including Acer PureZone with built- in stereo m icrophones f eaturing be am forming and echo cancellation technologies. Ac er PureZone technolo[...]

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    25 English through a single digital cable. Users ca n en joy PC or game aud io entertainment with exciting realism through home theater receivers or other devices eq uipped with Dolby Digital decoding tech nology. Dolby Headphone Dolby Headphone creates a personal surround so und experience using any set of headphones. The playback of mu sic, movie[...]

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    26 English Using the system utilities Acer Bio-Protection (o nly for certain mo dels) Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solutio n is a multi-purpose fingerprint software package integrated with the Microsoft Windows operating system. Utilizing the uniqueness of one's fingerprint features, Acer Bio -Protection Fingerprint Solution has incorporate[...]

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    27 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 Di splay Settings prope rties box using the Control Panel or by right-clicking the Windows desktop and selecting Personaliz[...]

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    28 English 3 Enjoy the c onvenience of a well-o rganized de sktop. Note: Please ensure that the resolu tion setting of your s econd monitor is set to the manufa cturer's recommended value.[...]

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    29 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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    30 English • If headphones, earphones o r external speakers are connected to the line - out port on the computer, the internal sp eakers automatically turn off. I want to eject the optical drive t ray without turning on the power. There is a mechanical eject hole on the o ptical drive. Simply insert the tip of a pen or paperclip into the hole and[...]

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    31 English I want to resto re my computer to its original settings without recovery CDs. Note: If your system is the multilingual version, th e operating system and language you choose when you first turn on the system will be the only option for future recovery o perations. This recovery process helps you restore th e C: drive with the original so[...]

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    32 English Requesting service International Travelers Warranty (ITW) Your computer is backed by an Inte rn ational Travelers Warranty (ITW) that gives you security and peace of mind when traveling. Ou r worldwide network of service centers are there to give you a helping hand. An ITW passport comes with yo ur computer. This passport c ontains all y[...]

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    33 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 adapter. Your [...]

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    34 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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    35 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 to oper[...]

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    36 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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    37 English Acer Arcade Deluxe Acer Arcade Deluxe is an integrated p l ayer for music, photos, DVD movies and videos. Use the MediaConsole, touchpad or arrow keys to select the media type you wish to enjoy. • Cinema — watc h DVDs, VCDs or Blu-Ray movies, an d video clips • Homemedia — connect to other devi ces wirelessly to share media conte[...]

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    38 English appears at the top and the Player Controls panel a ppears at the bottom of the screen. Navigation controls To return to the Arcade home page, clic k the Home button in the upper-left corner of the window. To go up one folder level while searching for content, click the arrow . The buttons in the upper right ( minimize, maximize, close) h[...]

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    39 English • Angle If you move your mouse/cursor while you’re watc hing a movie, a menu bar will appear at the bottom of the screen. This contain s buttons to control the movi e playback, select subtitles, adjust volume, sele ct soundtrack language and set advanced features. Function availability will depend on what the optical disc being playe[...]

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    40 English HomeMedia HomeMedia is a prog ram that lets you access and share m edia files and TV signals via your home network. Ho meMedia gives you access to your network computers with Media Server and TV Server installed, so you can view shared music, videos, pictures and TV signals. Click HomeMedia to open the main page that displays a list of t[...]

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    41 English • Pan & Scan displays the central portion of DVD titles in widescreen ratio, and allows you to drag the display area to view different portions o f the video. Audio: Use Speaker Environment to choose between Head phones , SPDIF , 2 Speakers or more speakers depending on yo ur audio equipment. Output Mode should be set to Stereo if [...]

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    42 English Help: Click Help to view the Help file for detailed information on using Acer Arcade Deluxe. About: Click About to view the copyright a nd vendor information for Acer Arcade Deluxe. Albums Acer Arcade Deluxe lets you view digital photos in dividually or as a slideshow, from any available drive on your com puter. Click Albums t o open the[...]

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    43 English Slideshow settings To change slideshow settings refe r to the Arcade section above. Snapshot Snapshot mode is available in Cinem a mode. This function can be used to capture the onscreen image at any time. A single frame image will be captured and stored in a user-designated directory. The destination d irectory can be changed from the &[...]

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    44 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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    45 English Note: If the Sleep indicator is of f, the computer has entered Hibernation mode and is turned o f f. If the power indicator is off but the Sleep indicator is on, the compu ter has entered Sleep mode. In both cases, press and release the power button to turn the computer back on. Note that the co mputer may enter Hibernatio n mode after b[...]

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    46 English Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect yo ur computer while traveling to and from work: • Minimize the effects of temperature changes by keeping th e computer with you. • If you need to stop for an extende d period of time and can not carry the computer with you, leave the co mputer in the trunk of the car to a voi[...]

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    47 English Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for taking the co mputer home, follow these guidelines to protect your comp uter 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 throug h a me[...]

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    48 English Securing your computer Your computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of. Learn how to protect and take care of your compu ter. Security features include hardware and software locks — a security notch and passwords. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kens ington- com patible security slot for a [...]

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    49 English Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the ce nter of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when yo u press < F2 > to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up. • Type the Supervisor Password an d press < Enter > to access the BIOS utility. If you enter the pa[...]

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    50 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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    51 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. Consumer Infrared (CIR) (o nly for certain models) The co[...]

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    52 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 (only for cert ain models) The computer's IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394- compatible device like a video camera or digital camera. See y[...]

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    53 English High-Definition Multimedia Interface (only for certain models) HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an in dustry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/vide o interface. HDMI provides an interface between any compatible digital audio /vide o source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver and a compatible digita[...]

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    54 English Inserting an ExpressCard Insert the card into the slot and push gently until it clicks in to position. Ejecting an ExpressC ard Before ejecting an ExpressCard: 1 Exit the application using the card. 2 Left-click on the remove hardware ic on on the taskbar and stop the card operation. 3 Push the card gently into the slot and release to po[...]

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    55 English 3 (a) Insert the memory module diag onally into the slot, then (b) gently pr ess it down until it clicks into place. 4 Replace the memory cover an d secure it with the screw. 5 Reinstall the battery pack, and reconnect the AC a dapter. 6 Turn on the co mputer. The computer automatically d etects and reconfigures the total memory size. Pl[...]

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    56 English Connecting your TV and AV-in cables ( only for certain models ) Follow the instructions below to set up th e TV function of your Acer notebook. PAL/SECAM and NTSC s ystems 1 Plug the PAL/SECAM c able’s RF plug into yo ur notebook’s RF-in jack. 2 Connect the other end to yo ur TV antenna cable, using th e NTSC converter if necessary. [...]

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    57 English To set up the antenna: 1 Push gently at the top u ntil the bottom section pops out. 2 Pull the bottom up until it is positioned at 90 degrees to the antenna body. 3 To ensure good reception, th e antenna can be positioned on to p of your notebook display using the spe cial clip, as shown below. 4 Extend the antenna to improve the qu alit[...]

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    58 English AV-in cable The AV-in cable can b e used to connect your note book to a VHS player or camcorder for viewing, ca pturing and recording video clips. 1 Plug the single end of the cable into the AV-in port of your n otebook. 2 Connect the other end s to the S-vide o or composite audio/vid eo jacks on your VHS player, camcorder or other compa[...]

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    59 English BIOS utility The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer 's BIOS. Your compu ter is alrea dy properly c onfigured a nd optimize d, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run it. To activate the BIOS utility, press < F2 > durin[...]

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    60 English Using software Playing DVD movies When the DVD drive module is installed in the optical drive bay, you can p lay DVD movies on your computer. 1 Eject the DVD disk. Important! Whe n you launch the DVD pl ayer for the first time, the program asks you to enter the re gion code. DVD disks ar e divided into 6 regions. Once your DVD drive is s[...]

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    61 English Power management This computer has a built- in power management unit that monitors system activity. System activity refers to any ac tivity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, m ouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to th e computer , and video memory. If no activi ty is detected for a period of time (called an ina[...]

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    62 English Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Managemen t is a tool to quickly back up and restore the system. You can create and sav e a backup of the entire C: drive to a hard disk, CDs or DVDs. You can also bac k up/restore th e factory default image, and reinstall applications and drivers. Acer eRecovery Management consists of the follow[...]

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    63 English 3 Select the type of backup (factory default or drivers and applications) you would like to burn to disc. 4 Follow the instructions on scr een to complete the process. Note: Create a factory defau lt image when yo u want to burn a bootable disc that contains your computer's entire operating system as it was delivered to you from the[...]

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    64 English Restore The restore feature allows you to restore or recover the system from a fact ory default image, from a user-created image, or from previously created CD and DVD backups. You can also reinstall applications and drivers for your Acer system. 1 Select Acer eRecovery Management from the E mpowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRe[...]

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    65 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. Troubleshooting tip[...]

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    66 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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    67 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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    68 English 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-003 du Canada. Declaration of Confor mity for EU countries Hereby, Acer, declares that this notebook PC series is in com pliance[...]

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    69 English Your telephone company may make chang es 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 terrupted telephone service. If this equipment should fail to operate properly, disconnect t[...]

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    70 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 netw ork. It indicates n o endorsement of the product b y Telecom, nor do es it provide any sort of warranty . Above all, it provides no assur[...]

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    71 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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    72 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 has been approved for wireless use. De pending on configura tions, this prod uct may or may not con[...]

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    73 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 allowed in [...]

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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 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[...]

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    75 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 Class 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 (positiv[...]

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    76 English Index A AC adapter caring for xv audio troublesh ooting 41 B battery pack battery-low warning 48 caring for xvi 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 71 brightness hotkeys 30 C caps lock 28 on indicator 24 c[...]

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    77 English modem 63 N network 64 Notebook Man ager hotkey 30 num lock 28 on indicator 24 numeric keypad embedded 28 P password 61 types 61 ports 63 printer troublesh ooting 42 problems 41 CD-ROM 42 display 41 keyboard 42 printer 42 startup 41 troublesh ooting 77 Q questions setting location for modem use 42 S safety CD or DVD 83 modem notices 80 sc[...]