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User Guide for Aspire 4530 / 4230 EN - Page 3
...when connecting and disconnecting power to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before connecting the power ... outlet.
CAUTION for Dummy Card of PCMCIA Slot
Your computer shipped with plastic dummies installed in the PCMCIA slot. Dummies protect unused... other particles. Save the dummy for use when no PCMCIA Card is installed in the slot.
CAUTION for Listening
To protect your hearing...
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... placed near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided. Never push ... short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from ...by plugging in too many devices. The overall system load must not exceed 80% of the branch circuit rating. If power strips are used, the load should not exceed 80% of the power strip...
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...Do not place objects, including installed or portable wireless equipment in the area over the air ...bag deployment area. If in-vehicle wireless equipment is improperly installed, and the air bag ...may be dangerous to the operation of the aircraft, disrupt the wireless telephone network, and may be illegal.
Potentially... through your mobilephone or other telephone call system.
Disposal instructions
Do...
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The following section provides tips for more comfortable computer use.
Finding your comfort zone
Find your comfort zone... and shoulders avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable... by:
placing your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source minimizing room light by using ...
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..., AcerSystem.
2 Click on AcerSystem User's Guide.
Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. If Adobe Reader is not installed on your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Readersetup program first. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. For instructions on how to use Adobe Reader, ...
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... off, do any of the following:
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Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start then click... heat, such as a radiator. Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0 ºC (32 ºF) ... computer display when you close it. Never place the computer on uneven surfaces.
Taking care of your AC... Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from foot traffic. When unplugging the power ...
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... (only for certain models) Acer eRecovery Management Acer eSettings Management WindowsMobility Center
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Acer Empowering ...(with two-click buttons)
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Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad Windows keys Hotkeys Special keys (only for certain models) Acer PureZone (only for certain models) Tuba...
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... reference only. Actual product specifications may vary.
Acer eAudio Management allows you to easily control the ..., reliably and completely. Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily.
For .... For help with a particular utility, launch the utility and click the icon at the buttom of the active window.
Launching Acer Empowering Technology
To launch Acer ...
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Acer eAudio Management (only for certain models)
Acer eAudio Management allows you to easily control the enhanced... Movie or Game mode to experience the awesome realism of 5.1-channel audio output from the speakers fitted to your system via Dolby ..., in vivid detail.
Empowering Technology
To choose your playback device, click the the Acer eAudio Management window.
icon on the upper right side of
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... Empowering Technology toolbar, run the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select Acer ePower Management.
Using power ... tabs. For more power options, click in the Acer ePower Management utility, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select Power Options. You...
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...protects your files from being accessed by unauthorized persons. It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data encryption/decryption ...Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook. On first use, the Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you to create ... to encrypt/decrypt files by default. If you set a different password to encrypt a file, but you forgot...
User Guide for Aspire 4530 / 4230 EN - Page 27
... from previously created backups or reinstall applications and drivers. By default, user-created backups are stored to the D:\ drive. Acer eRecovery Management provides ... up factory default to CD/DVD Back up drivers and applications to CD/DVD Create user ... to factory default Reinstall applications/drivers Restore system from user backup Password settings
To use the password protection ...
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... networking on/off, external display settings, synchronization status and presentation settings. WindowsMobility Center also includes 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 WindowsMobility Center:
Use the shortcut key <
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Start Windows ...
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... following items show you how to use the touchpad with Acer BioProtection fingerprint reader.
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Move your .... Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for ... a page. This fingerprint reader or button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. Function
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... By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled on your touchpad. It can be disabled under Mouse 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 an immovable object such as a table or handle of a ...
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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 + Scroll Lock + Description
When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase. When ...
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...has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Windows key Description
Pressed ...'re not connected to a network domain M>: Minimizes all windows > + : Open the Run dialog ... > + : Open Ease of Access Center > + : Open WindowsMobility Center > + : Display the System Properties ... to the front and select Windows Sidebar + < network) > + : Search for computers (if you are on a
+ < > + : Use...
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... system utilities
Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models)
Acer Bio-Protection 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 ...
User Guide for Aspire 4530 / 4230 EN - Page 46
... to use the internal modem.
To properly use your communication software, you need to set up your location: 1 2 3 Click... Control Panel. Double-click on Phone and Modem Options. Begin setting up your location.
Refer to the Windowsmanual.
Note: Please note, on first ..., as it is not necessary to complete the installation of your Operating System. After the Operating System is set up, you can proceed ...
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I want to restore my computer to its original settings without recovery CDs.
Note: If your ... option for future recovery operations. This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that is installed when you purchase your notebook. Follow the ... a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 2 3 Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is enabled ...