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Turn the power off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. Keep 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 liquid or aerosol cleaners. If either of the following occurs: • the computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged; • the computer does not operate normally please refer to "Frequently asked questions" on page 41. Information for your safety and comfort iii Safety instructions iii Additional safety information vi Operating environment vi Medical devices vi Vehicles vii Potentially explosive environments vii Emergency calls viii Disposal instructions viii Tips and information for comfortable use ix First things first 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 Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer ePresentation Management 6 Acer eDataSecurity Management 7 Acer eLock Management 8 Acer eRecovery Management 10 Acer eSettings Management 12 Windows Mobility Center 13 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Front view 15 Closed front view 16 Left view 17 Right view 18 Rear view 19 Base view 20 Specifications 21 Indicators 27 Easy-launch buttons 28 Touchpad 29 Touchpad basics 29 Using the keyboard 31 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 31 Windows keys 32 Hotkeys 33 Special keys 35 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 36 Using a computer security lock 36 Contents Audio 37 Adjusting the volume 37 Using the system utilities 38 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 38 Launch Manager 39 Norton Internet Security 40 Frequently asked questions 41 Requesting service 44 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 44 Before you call 44 Battery pack 45 Battery pack characteristics 45 Maximizing the battery's life 45 Installing and removing the battery pack 46 Charging the battery 47 Checking the battery level 47 Optimising battery life 47 Battery-low warning 48 Acer Arcade Deluxe (for selected models) 49 49 Remote control (for selected models) 50 Remote functions 51 Starting Acer Arcade Deluxe 52 VideoMagician 52 DV Wizard 52 DVDivine 52 Taking your notebook PC with you 53 Disconnecting from the desktop 53 Moving around 53 Preparing the computer 53 What to bring to meetings 54 Taking the computer home 54 Preparing the computer 54 What to take with you 54 Special considerations 55 Setting up a home office 55 Traveling with the computer 55 Preparing the computer 55 What to take with you 55 Special considerations 56 Traveling internationally with the computer 56 Preparing the computer 56 What to bring with you 56 Special considerations 56 Securing your computer 57 Using a computer security lock 57 Using passwords 57 Entering passwords 58 Setting passwords 58 Expanding through options 59 Connectivity options 59 Fax/data modem 59 Built-in network feature 60 Fast Infrared (FIR) 60 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 61 IEEE 1394 port 61 PC Card slot 62 ExpressCard 63 Installing memory 64 BIOS utility 64 Boot sequence 64 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 65 Password 65 Using software 65 Playing DVD movies 65 Power management 66 Acer eRecovery Management 67 Create backup 67 Burn backup disc 68 Restore and recovery 68 Troubleshooting 69 Troubleshooting tips 69 Error messages 69 Regulations and safety notices 70 FCC notice 70 Modem notices 71 Laser compliance statement 74 LCD pixel statement 74 Macrovision copyright protection notice 74 Radio device regulatory notice 75 General 75 European Union (EU) 75 The FCC RF safety requirement 77 Canada — Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) 78 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity 79 80 LCD panel ergonomic specifications 81 Index 82 1 Acer Empowering Technology The Empowering Technology toolbar makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer system. Displayed by default in the upper half 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. • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and encryption. • Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media. • Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. Note: Models shipped with Windows Vista™ Starter Edition only support Acer eRecovery Management. • Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts s...
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