Acer Extensa 6700Z driver and firmware
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User Manual - Page 4
... computer, clicking on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. For instructions on how to use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu.
Basic care and tips for using your computer
Turning your computer on and off
To turn on the computer, simply press and release the power...
User Manual - Page 5
... 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.
Carefully route the power cord and any cables away...
User Manual - Page 6
...batteries of the same kind as replacements. Turn the power off
before removing or replacing batteries.
• Do... 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...safety instructions for wireless option devices that are included in the user's manual of each RF option device. An improper installation or...
User Manual - Page 7
... embedded numeric keypad
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Windows keys
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Hotkeys
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Special keys
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Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray
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Using a computer security lock
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Audio
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Adjusting the volume
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Using the system utilities
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Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)
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Launch Manager
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Norton AntiVirus
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Frequently asked questions
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Requesting service
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International Travelers...
User Manual - Page 9
Fax/data modem
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Built-in network feature
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Universal Serial Bus (USB)
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PC Card slot
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Installing memory
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BIOS utility
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Boot sequence
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Enable disk-to-disk recovery
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Password
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Using software
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Playing DVD movies
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Power management
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Acer eRecovery Management
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Create backup
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Restore from backup
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Create factory default image CD
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Re-install ...
User Manual - Page 12
... your files from being accessed by unauthorized persons. It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick and easy data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for MSN Messenger and Microsoft Outlook.
There are two passwords that can be used to encrypt/decrypt a file: the supervisor...
User Manual - Page 14
... Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook. It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance:
• Memory optimization - release unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization - remove unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - improve the usability and performance of your
Windows XP system.
User Manual - Page 15
... the HDD (most recent user-defined recovery point). • Recover from CD/DVD.
For more information, please refer to "Acer eRecovery Management" on page 58 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 disk" feature to burn a backup image to...
User Manual - Page 16
...; Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for power users. • Logs when a hardware component has been removed or replaced. • Permits you to migrate personal settings. • Keeps a history log of all alerts that were previously issued.
Acer eNet Management
Acer eNet Management helps you to quickly and easily connect to both wired and wireless networks...
User Manual - Page 18
...Acer ePower Management icon in the task tray.
AC mode
The default setting is "Maximum Performance." You can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to turn the following functions on/off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN... used for mains (AC) or battery mode. 4 Choose which power options best fit your needs, then click OK. 5 The new...
User Manual - Page 26
... independent displays Intel 915PM with ATI Mobility™ Radeon® X1300 with HyperMemory™ 256/512MB, supporting ATI PowerPlay™ 5.0 Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 and DualView™ Simultaneous LCD and CRT display, with LCD panel refresh rate at 70 Hz MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability 40/60/80/100/120 GB ATA/100 hard disk drive Acer optical drive options...
User Manual - Page 27
...-LAN ready WLAN: integrated 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ network solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology WPAN: integrated Bluetooth®
Three USB 2.0 ports PC Card slot (one Type II) External display (VGA) port Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Microphone jack Line-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port DC-in jack for AC adapter
Acer Arcade...
User Manual - Page 31
...built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means 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 ...and move left or right
a page. This button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications.
User Manual - Page 41
... on the Norton AntiVirus Icon on the desktop or click on the Start menu in the Windows taskbar, highlight Programs, and select Norton AntiVirus. 2 In the Norton AntiVirus main window, click Scan for Viruses.
3 In the Scan for Viruses panel, click Scan My Computer. 4 Under Actions, click Scan. 5 When the scan is complete, a scan summary appears. Click Finished. You can...
User Manual - Page 43
... the tray. (If your computer's optical drive is a slot-load model, it will not have an eject hole.)
The keyboard does not respond.
Try attaching an external keyboard to a USB port on the computer. If it works, contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose.
The infrared port does not work.
Check...
User Manual - Page 44
... software (e.g. HyperTerminal), you need to set up your location: 1 Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on Phone and Modem Options. 3 Click 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 skip the Internet Connection setup, as it is not necessary to complete the installation...
User Manual - Page 67
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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 program asks you to enter the...
User Manual - Page 68
... CD 4 Re-install bundled software without CD 5 Change Acer eRecovery Management password This chapter will guide you through each process.
Note: This feature is only available on certain models. For systems that do not have a built-in optical disk burner, plug in an external USB or IEEE 1394-compatible optical disk burner before entering Acer eRecovery Management for optical disk-related tasks.
User Manual - Page 70
... window, select Recovery settings and
click Next. 5 In the Recovery settings window, select Burn image to disk and click Next. 6 In the Burn image to disk window, select 01. Factory default image and
click Next. 7 Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process.
Re-install bundled software without CD
Acer eRecovery Management stores pre-loaded software internally for easy driver...
User Manual - Page 86
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FAQ. See frequently-asked questions frequently-asked questions 32 front view 12
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Hibernation mode hotkey 25
hotkeys 24
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keyboard 23 embedded numeric keypad 23 hotkeys 24 lock keys 23 troubleshooting 33 Windows keys 24
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left view 12
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media access on indicator 19
memory installing 54- 55
messages error 62
modem 52
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network 53 Notebook Manager
hotkey 25...