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    Extensa 4010 Series User's Guide
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    Rights Reserved. Extensa 4010 Series User's Guide Original Issue: 02/2007 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary
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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 in the slot. CAUTION for Listening To protect your hearing, follow these instructions. • Increase the volume gradually until you can hear clearly and comfortably.
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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 grounded before inserting the AC adapter plug. Do not insert the plug into a non-grounded power outlet. Contact your electrician for details. Warning! The
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    performance, indicating a need for service • the product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those bundled with your product. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Warning! Batteries may explode if not handled properly.
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    not in use and/or before servicing. • To avoid the remote risk laptop under the following conditions. These devices may include, but are not limited to: wireless lan (WLAN), Bluetooth available. Ensure that the above separation distance instructions are followed until the transmission is completed
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    with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Potentially explosive atmospheres include areas where you would normally off the device at refueling points such as near gas pumps at service stations. Observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots
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    out through your mobile phone or other telephone call system. Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic
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    minutes of user inactivity. • Wake the computer from Sleep mode by pushing power button. • More power management settings can be done through Acer ePower Management. Tips and information for comfortable use Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after prolonged use. Users are also at
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    x Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort. Observe the following tips: • refrain from staying too long in one fixed posture • avoid slouching forward and/or leaning
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    breaks regularly, and do some stretching exercises. Note: For more information, please refer to "Regulations and safety notices" on page 83 in the AcerSystem User's Guide.
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    can help you to be more productive, please 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
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    the computer display when you close it. • Never place the computer on uneven surfaces. Taking care of your 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
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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 Empowering
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    the volume 36 Using Acer Bluetooth® VoIP Phone (for Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 42 Launch Manager 43 Norton Internet Security 44 Frequently asked questions 45 Requesting service 48 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 48 Before you call 48 Battery pack 49 Battery
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    video 59 Music 60 Make DVDs 60 Authoring CD/DVDs 60 Acer Arcade Deluxe (for selected models) 62 62 Remote control (for selected models ) 63 Remote control functions 64 Starting Acer Arcade Deluxe 65 VideoMagician 65 DV Wizard 65 DVDivine 65 Taking
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    75 Installing memory 75 BIOS utility 76 Boot sequence 76 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 77 Password 77 Using software 78 Playing DVD movies 78 Acer eRecovery Management 79 Create backup 79 Burn backup disc 80 Restore and recovery 80 Troubleshooting 81 Troubleshooting tips 81
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    of your screen, it provides access to the following utilities: • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings
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    Technology program group in Start menu. You can also set Acer eNet Management to start automatically when you boot up your PC. Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for a new location, while offering you the option to manually adjust the settings to match your needs.
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    profile when you move from one location to another. Settings stored include network connection settings (IP and DNS settings, wireless AP details, etc.), as well as default printer settings. Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information.
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    power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver. You can also create customized power plans. You can create, switch between, edit, delete and restore power plans, as described below. View and adjust settings for On Battery and
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    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 status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to the panel in the upper half of the window. Click the sleep and hibernate modes
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    display setting. Note: If the restored resolution is not correct after disconnecting a projector, or you need to use an external resolution that is not supported by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your display settings using Display Properties or the utility provided by the graphics vendor.
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    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. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you for a supervisor password and default encryption password
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    , USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives, and any other removable storage drive devices. • Floppy Drive Devices - 3.5-inch floppy drives only. To use Acer eLock Management, the Empowering Technology password must be set first. Once set, you
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    Empowering Technology 9
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    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: • Password protection (Empowering Technology password) • Full and incremental backups
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    Empowering Technology 11 For more information, please refer to "Acer eRecovery Management" on page 79 in the AcerSystem User's Guide. Note: If your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Management's "System backup to optical disc" feature to burn a backup
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    Empowering Technology 12 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
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    orientation and synchronization status. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on or off, and a shortcut to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. To launch Windows Mobility Center: • Use
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    Empowering Technology 14
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    notebook tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us show you around your new Acer notebook. Front view # Item Description 1 Built-in camera 310,000 pixel web camera for video communication. 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display
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    used programs. See "Easy-launch buttons" on page 27 for more details. Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status computer's functions and components. For entering data into your computer. Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. Touch-sensitive pointing
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    Battery indicator Indicates the computer's batttery status. 4 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 5 Bluetooth Enable/disables the Bluetooth line-out jack with speakers, headphones). S/PDIF support 8 Microphone-in jack Accepts input from external microphones.
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    television or display device with S-video input. Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xDPicture Card (xD). Note: Only one card can operate at any given time. Accepts one Type II PC
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    depends on model). Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off (location depends on model). Connects to a phone line. Connects to an AC adapter.
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    20 Rear view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 Item Kensington lock slot USB 2.0 ports Battery Ethernet (RJ-45) port Description Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Powers the computer. Connects to
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    the computer's main memory. 2 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 3 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 4 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 6 Hard
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    1100 chipset Up to 2 GB of DDR2 533/667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) • 14.1" WXGA TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ • ATI Radeon® Xpress 1100 with integrated 3D graphics with
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    Acer PrimaLite™ technology WLAN: Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology WPAN: Bluetooth power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes 44.6 W 4000 mAh Li-ion battery (6-cell) 65 W AC adapter 88-/89-key keyboard
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    jack with S/PDIF support • Microphone-in jack • Line-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • Modem (RJ-11) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter • Acer Empowering Technology • Acer eNet Management • Acer ePower Management • Acer ePresentation Management • Acer eDataSecurity Management • Acer eLock Management
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    compliance Warranty • Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone featuring Acer Voice Connection Manager • 512 MB /1 GB / 2 GB DDR2 533/667 MHz soDIMM module • 9-cell 7200 mAh Li-ion battery pack • 6-cell 4000 mAh Li-ion battery pack • External USB floppy disk drive • 65 W AC adapter • Temperature: • Operating
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    Caps Lock is activated. Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Power Indicates the computer's power status
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    Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Easy-launch buttons There are several , run the Acer Launch Manager. See "Launch Manager" on page 43. Easy-launch button P Default application Acer Empowering Technology (user
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    the cursor responds as you move your 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 touchpad: • Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor. • Press the
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    English 29 a page. This button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. Function Left button (1) Right button (4) Main touchpad (2) Center button (3) Execute Quickly click twice. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). Select
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    English 30 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock +
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    English 31 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of
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    most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before Icon + Function Hotkey help + Acer eSettings + Acer ePower Management + + Sleep Display
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    33 English Hotkey Icon + + + Function Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Volume up Description Turns the internal touchpad on and off. Turns the speakers on and off. Increases the sound volume. + Volume down Decreases the sound volume. + +
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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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    English 35 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray Press the drive eject button to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is on. Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes
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    English 36 Audio The computer comes with 32-bit Intel High-Definition audio, and built-in stereo speakers. Adjusting the volume Use hotkeys to easily adjust the volume on your computer. See "Hotkeys" on page 32 for more information on adjusting the speaker volume.
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    Phone (for selected models) Getting to know your VoIP phone Package contents Check the following items in your Bluetooth VoIP phone package: 1. Acer Bluetooth VoIP phone 2. Quick guide Contact your retailer immediately if any of the items is damaged or missing. Layout 1 PC Card (PCMCIA) interface
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    English 38 LED indicators LED Color Bluetooth Blue connection/ pairing indicator Charge/Power indicator Amber Status Description The power/charge indicator lights up during charge and turns off when the battery is full. Eject the phone from the PC Card slot when charging is finished.
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    devices within range, then displays them in the Bluetooth Headset List with a New status. Otherwise, any previously paired Bluetooth headset device shows "Read to Use". 4. Click the Acer Bluetooth VoIP Phone from the list, then click Connect. Acer VCM automatically pairs the phone to the notebook
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    English 40 Note: Click Rescan if the Acer Bluetooth VoIP Phone does not appear on the list. After pairing, Acer VCM automatically connects the phone to the notebook each time you turn the phone on. There is no need to connect the phone again.
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    an Internet call from your Instant Messaging service (i.e. MSN® Messenger, Skype), press the Bluetooth connection/pairing button . The incoming call time you turn the phone on, Acer VCM automatically links it to the notebook. When linked, the Bluetooth connection/pairing indicator on the phone
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    click the check box Extend the desktop onto this monitor. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to complete the process. Acer GridVista offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen. To access this function, please go to Start
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    English 43 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. 3 Enjoy the convenience
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    English 44 Norton Internet Security Norton Internet Security is an anti-virus utility that 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 the Windows desktop. 2 Select Tasks & Scans. 3 Select Run Scan
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    being supplied to the computer. Check the following: • If you are using on the battery, it may be low and unable to power the computer. Connect the 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
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    . See "Hotkeys" on page 32 for more detail. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are If it works, contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose drivers (for printing to an infrared printer). • During the POST, press to access the BIOS
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    on Dialing Rules and begin setting up your location. Refer to the Windows manual. Note: Please note, on first booting your notebook, that you can 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
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    the Acer logo is showing, press + at the same time to enter the recovery process. 3 Refer to the onscreen instructions to 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
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    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 computer supports charge-in-use, enabling you to recharge the battery while you continue to operate the
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    it will reach the end of its effective life. A standard computer battery has a life span of about 300 charges. Installing and removing the battery pack Important! Before removing the battery from the unit, connect the AC adapter if you want to continue using your computer. Otherwise, turn off the
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    English English 51 To remove a battery pack: 1 Slide the battery release 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 into the computer, and
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    . 3. Shut down the operating system to turn off the computer. 4. Replace the battery pack. 5. Turn on the computer and resume work. The AC adapter or a power outlet is unavailable. You have no spare battery pack. 1. Save all necessary files. 2. Close all applications. 3. Shut down the operating
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    Arcade (for selected models) Acer Arcade is an integrated player for music, photos, DVD movies and videos. It can be operated using your pointing device or remote control. To watch
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    lower right to scroll through the pages. Note: For more detailed information on the features of Acer Arcade, please refer to the Arcade Help menu. This can the Arcade home page by selecting Help . Settings There are settings in Acer Arcade that allow you to fine-tune its performance to suit your
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    Click Run Setup Wizard to change your original startup settings. Click About Acer Arcade to open a page with version and copyright information. Click Restore Default Settings to return the to the right of the volume controls. These are discussed in more detail in the Cinema sections of this guide.
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    use the onscreen virtual keyboard. You can quickly enter the information you need using the mouse, cursor keys or keyboard. Background mode With Acer Arcade you can continue listening to music while you perform certain other functions. Video and music will continue playing in a small window located
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    English 57 Cinema If your computer came with a DVD drive, you can play movies from DVDs and video CDs (VCDs) with the Cinema function of Acer Arcade. This player has the features and controls of a typical DVD player. When you insert a disk into the DVD drive, the movie begins playing automatically.
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    English 58 Album Acer Arcade lets you view digital photos individually or as a slide show, from any available drive on your computer. Click the Album button on the Arcade
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    frame image will be captured and stored in a user designated directory. The destination directory can be changed from the "Settings"menu. Editing video Acer Arcade offers the capability to edit captured video clips, photos and footage from a camcorder into a movie. You can also select a movie style
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    60 Note: For more details on editing video and all the associated features, please refer to the Acer Arcade help menu. Music can change the file quality of the ripped tracks by clicking Settings. Make DVDs Acer Arcade provides an easy and complete solution for recording data, audio, photos or
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    /DVDs with music, photos, and film all in one. The possibilities are endless! For specific details about each of these options, click the Help button to open the Arcade help menu. File type compatibility For details on file compatibility, please refer to the first page of the Arcade online help menu
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    Deluxe extends the capabilities of your Windows Media Centerequipped system with a set of Acer utilities designed to make it easy to manage your multimedia files, create your own customized content, and more. Arcade Deluxe includes the following utilities: • VideoMagician •
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    English 63 Remote control (for selected models) The table below explains the functions of the remote control bundled with your Acer system (if included).
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    playback or go to previous picture 4 Skip Backward Skip a section backward 5 Pause Pause playback 6 Recorded TV Display Recorded TV page 7 Guide Display the Guide 8 Navigation/OK buttons Navigate and confirm selections 9 Mute Toggle audio on/off 10 Back Move up one level in the UI 11
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    Acer Arcade Deluxe utilities outside of Windows Media Center, double-click the Acer Arcade Deluxe icon from the Windows desktop. Note: For detailed information about specific Acer hard drive or directly burned to DVD. DV Wizard also supports the capture of High Definition video to your computer's
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    , floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer. 4 Close the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one
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    than your computer. If your meeting will be longer, or if your battery is not fully charged, you may want to bring the AC adapter with you to plug in your computer in the meeting room. If the some items at home, take the following items with you: • AC adapter and power cord • The printed User's Guide
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    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(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer
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    for traveling. What to bring with you Bring the following items with you: • AC adapter • Power cords that are appropriate for the country to which you are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer • Proof of purchase, in case
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    data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the BIOS utility. Once set, you must enter this password to gain access to the BIOS utility. See "BIOS utility" on page 76. • User Password secures forget your password, please get in touch with your dealer or an authorized service center.
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    screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up. • Type the Supervisor Password and press to access the BIOS utility. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Try again and press . • When
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    mobile computing experience. Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to the computer, read the following section. Fax/data modem Your computer has a built-in
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    English 73 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 Ethernet cable from the Ethernet (RJ-45) port on the chassis of the computer to a network jack or hub on your network. Fast
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    1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394compatible device like a video camera or digital camera. See your video or digital camera's documentation for details.
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    LAN and SCSI cards. CardBus improves on the 16-bit PC card technology by expanding the bandwidth to 32 bits. Note: Refer to your card's manual for details on how to install and use the card, and its functions. Inserting a PC Card Insert the card into the slot and make the proper
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    battery pack, and reconnect the AC adapter. 6 Turn on the computer. The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size. Please consult a qualified technician or contact your local Acer dealer. BIOS utility The BIOS problems, you may need to run it. To activate the BIOS
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    disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the to set this value to Enabled. Password To set a password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Find
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    English 78 Using software Playing DVD movies When the DVD drive module is installed in the optical drive bay, you can play DVD movies on your computer. 1 Eject the DVD tray and insert a DVD movie disk; then close the DVD tray. Important! When you launch the DVD player for the first time, the
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    also backup/restore the factory default image, and reinstall applications and drivers. Acer eRecovery Management consists of the following functions: 1 Create backup 2 Burn backup disc 3 Restore and recovery This chapter will guide you through each process. Note: This feature is only available on
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    will burn your most recently created backup image to disc. 4 Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process. Note: Create a factory default image drivers for your Acer system. 1 Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer
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    attempt to open the computer yourself; contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance. Troubleshooting tips This notebook PC incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error message reports to help you solve problems. If the system reports an error message or an error
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    82 If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility. English
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    83 Regulations and safety notices FCC notice This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
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    Canada. Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby, Acer, declares that this notebook PC series is in compliance with the essential requirements and harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily. If possible, they will notify you in advance. But
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    advance to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service. If this equipment should fail to operate properly, disconnect the equipment from the phone line to determine if it is causing the problem. If the problem is with the equipment, discontinue use and contact your dealer or
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    within any 30 minute period for any single manual call initiation, and b The equipment shall go guarantee that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of pulse dialing . Should such problems occur, the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service. 8 This equipment
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    English English 87 Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with this computer 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 RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. APPAREIL A
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    approved for wireless use. Depending on configurations, this product may or may not contain wireless radio devices (such as wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth modules). Below information is for products with such devices. European Union (EU) R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC as attested by conformity with the
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    English English 89 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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    series shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized as follows: 1 Users are requested to follow the RF safety instructions on wireless option devices that are included in the user's manual : The Acer wireless Mini PCI adapter implements a
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    , including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. b Operation in 2.4 GHz band To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and installation outdoors is subject to licensing. c Operation in 5 GHz band • The device
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    responsible for this declaration: Product name: Notebook PC Model number: ZR3 Machine type: Extensa 4010 SKU number: Extensa 401xxx ("x" = 0 - 9, a - z, or A - Z) Name of responsible party: Acer America Corporation Address of responsible party: 2641 Orchard Parkway San Jose, CA 95134 USA
  • Acer Extensa 4010 | User Manual - Page 111
    Easy Lai Tel: 886-2-8691-3089 Fax: 886-2-8691-3000 E-mail: [email protected] Hereby declare that: Product: Personal Computer Trade Name: Acer Model Number: ZR3 Machine Type: Extensa 4010 SKU Number: Extensa 401xxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Is compliant with the essential requirements and other
  • Acer Extensa 4010 | User Manual - Page 112
    Reflection class of LCD panel (positive and negative polarity) Image polarity Reference white: Pre-setting of luminance and color temperature @ 6500K (tested under BM7) Pixel fault class 500 mm 0.0° 90.0° Class IV 85.0° • Illuminance level: [250 + (250cosα)] lx where α = 85° • Color: Source D65
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    life 49 optimizing 51 removing 51 using the first time 49 BIOS utility 76 brightness hotkeys 33 C caps lock 30 on indicator 26 care AC adapter xiii battery pack xiv computer xiii CD-ROM ejecting manually 46 troubleshooting 46 charging checking level 51 cleaning computer xiv computer caring for
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    46 problems 45 CD-ROM 46 display 45 keyboard 46 printer 46 startup 45 troubleshooting 81 Q questions setting location for modem use 47 S safety CD or DVD 87 modem notices 84 scroll lock 30 security keylock 35, 70 passwords 70 speakers hotkey 33 troubleshooting 46 support information 48
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Extensa 4010 Series
User's Guide