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    Aspire Series Generic User Guide
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    recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. Aspire Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. Other companies' product names or trademarks are used
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    the power supply unit before connecting the power cord to the AC power outlet. Unplug the power cord before removing the power supply for use when no PCMCIA Card is installed in the slot. CAUTION for Listening To protect your hearing, follow these instructions. • Increase the volume gradually
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    the product. • To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on a vibrating surface. • Never should not exceed 80% of the power strip's input rating. • This product's AC adapter is equipped with a three-wire grounded plug. The plug only fits in a
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    servicing Do not attempt to service instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. Guidelines for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery
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    becomes noticeably shorter than normal, buy a new battery. Use only Acer approved batteries, and recharge your battery only with Acer approved chargers designated for this device. Use the battery only for its intended purpose. Never use any charger or battery that is damaged. Do not short-circuit
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    laptop under the following conditions. These devices may include, but are not limited to: wireless lan (WLAN), Bluetooth and/or 3G. Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area, and always switch separation distance instructions are followed not place credit cards or other magnetic
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    and instructions. Potentially explosive atmospheres include areas where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Switch off the notebook near gas pumps at service stations. Observe
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    ix Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org.
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    conventional equipment. More information refers to http://www.energystar.gov and http://www.energystar.gov/ powermanagement. Note: The statement above is applicable only to Acer notebooks with an ENERGY STAR sticker located in the bottom right-hand corner of the palm rest. As an ENERGY STAR partner
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    enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by: • placing your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light by using drapes, shades or blinds • using a task light • changing the display's viewing angle • using
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    refer to the AcerSystem User's Guide. This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. In addition it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for your notebook. It is available in
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    the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start then AC adapter Here are some ways to take care of your AC adapter: • Do not connect the adapter to any other device. • Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it. Carefully route the power cord and any cables
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    them away from children. • Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations. Recycle if possible. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1 Turn off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth. Do not use
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    xii Your guides xii Basic care and tips for using your computer xii Turning your computer on and off xii Taking care of your computer xiii Taking care of your AC adapter xiii Taking care of your battery pack xiv Cleaning and servicing xiv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Launching
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    25 16:9 display (only for certain models) 25 Using the system utilities 26 Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) 26 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 27 Frequently asked questions 29 Requesting service 32 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 32 Before you call 32
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    is for general reference only. Actual product specifications may vary. • Acer eAudio Management allows you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of Dolby Home Theater on your system (only for certain models). • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans
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    perform certain tasks simply and quickly. 3 You may also run the application by selecting it from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in the Start menu. Note: You may also double-click or right-click to run Acer eAudio Management, and right-click Management from the system tray. to run
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    must set the Empowering Technology password to use the password protection feature of Acer eRecovery Management to protect your data. To set the Empowering Technology password: 1 Launch Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Click the Restore tab. 3 Click Password settings. The Empowering Technology Password
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    4 8 Click OK to set the password. Empowering Technology
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    (only for certain models) Acer eAudio Management allows you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of Dolby Home Theater Surround sound technology. Music mode lets you enjoy your favorite tunes, in vivid detail. To choose your playback device, click the the Acer eAudio Management window.
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    group in Start menu, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select Acer ePower Management. Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver. View and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In
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    plan icon. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you wish to Battery status 1 The quick menu shows the remaining battery life based on current usage. 2 You can also launch the Acer ePower Management application and refer to the Battery
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    8 3 Click the Battery tab to view remaining battery life, battery status, and remaining battery life in standby and hibernate modes. Empowering Technology
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    by unauthorized persons. It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook. On first use, the Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you to
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    Empowering Technology 10
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    , burn the factory default image to optical disc, and restore from previously created backups or reinstall applications and drivers. By default, user-created backups are stored to the D:\ drive. Acer eRecovery Management provides you with: • Backup: • Back up factory default to CD/DVD • Back up
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    Empowering Technology 12 For more information, please refer to"Acer eRecovery Management" on page 74 in the Acer System User's Guide. Note: If your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Management's Backup factory default to CD/DVD feature to burn a backup
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    13 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications, set BIOS passwords and modify boot options. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation. • Prints and saves hardware specifications. • Lets
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    Acer-specific settings like sharing folders overview/sharing service on or off, Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), and a shortcut to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. To launch Windows Mobility Center: • Use the shortcut key < > + . • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control
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    cover is closed up. Icon Function HDD Description Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is power status. Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light
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    of wireless LAN communication. Internet browser (user-Programmable) Mail Email application (user-Programmable) Bluetooth communication button/indicator (manufacturing option) Arcade Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Launch Acer Arcade
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    left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button. • Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models) or the 4-way scroll (3) button (only for certain models) to scroll up or
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    button); rest your finger on the touchpad on the second tap and drag the cursor. Access context menu Click once. Scroll Swipe up/down/left/ right using Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (Manufacturing option). Or click and hold to move up/ down/left/right (Manufacturing option). Touchpad
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    English 19 Function Select Drag Access context menu Left button (2) Click once. Click and hold, then settings in Windows Control Panel. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for a security lock. Wrap the computer security lock cable around
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    sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys. Desired access Num Lock on
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    Windows-specific functions. Key Windows key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Application key Note: Depending on your edition of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not
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    English 22 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Hotkey Icon +
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    the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. The US dollar sign 1 Open a text editor or word
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    technologies. Acer PureZone technology supports Acoustic Echo Cancellation, Beam Forming and Noise Suppression for pure sound recording. To set up your microphone, run the Acer HD Audio Manager by double-clicking the Acer HD Audio Manager icon in the system tray of your Windows system. The Acer HD
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    cable. Users can enjoy PC or game audio entertainment with exciting realism through home theater receivers or other devices equipped with Dolby Digital decoding technology. Dolby Headphone Dolby Headphone creates a personal surround sound have finally arrived for notebook entertainment enthusiasts.
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    Fingerprint Solution 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 incorporated protection against unauthorized access to your computer with
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    notebook, first ensure that a second display is connected, then, open the Display Settings properties box using the Control Panel or by right-clicking the Windows the process. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same
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    English 28 3 Enjoy the convenience of a well-organized desktop. Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of your second monitor is set to the manufacturer's recommended value.
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    AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the power outlet. • If it is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk volume may be muted. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the taskbar
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    works, contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose. The printer does not work Control Panel. 2 Double-click on Phone and Modem Options. 3 Begin setting up your location. Refer to the Windows manual. Note: Please note, on first booting your notebook
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    using this option. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. The system will reboot. Note: To activate
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    you call Please have the following information available when you call Acer for online service, and please be at your computer when you call. With your support, we can reduce the amount of time a call takes and help solve your problems efficiently. If there are error messages or beeps reported by
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Aspire Series
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