Acer AOA150, AOA110 User Manual

Aspire one Series

Application Manual

Copyright © 2008. Acer Incorporated.
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Original Issue: 07/2008

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Series Quick Guide

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Serial number: ___________________________________

Date of purchase: ________________________________

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Series Notebook PC

First things first

We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for
meeting your mobile computing needs.

Your guides

To help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides*:

The Application Manual introduces you to the basic features and functions of
your new computer. 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 Portable Document Format
(PDF) and comes preloaded on your notebook. Information for your safety and
comfort.

Please understand that due to its nature, the Quick Guide as well as the
Application Manual will occasionally refer to functions or features which are
only contained in certain models of the series, but not necessarily in the model
you purchased. Such instances are marked in the text with language such as
"only for certain models".

* IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the guides mentioned
herein, whether in printed or electronic form, are for your
reference only and except as provided in the specific warranty
information contained in the Application Manual nothing
contained in these guides shall constitute a representation or
warranty by Acer with regard to the product you purchased. Acer
expressly disclaims any liability for errors contained in the guides.

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Safety instructions

Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

Turning the product off before cleaning

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

CAUTION for plug as disconnecting device

Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to
the power supply unit:

Install the power supply unit before connecting the power cord to the AC
power outlet.

Unplug the power cord before removing the power supply unit from the
computer.

If the system has multiple sources of power, disconnect power from the system
by unplugging all power cords from the power supplies.

CAUTION for Accessibility

Be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is easily accessible
and located as close to the equipment operator as possible. When you need to
disconnect power to the equipment, be sure to unplug the power cord from the
electrical outlet.

CAUTION for Listening

To protect your hearing, follow these instructions.

• Increase the volume gradually until you can hear clearly and comfortably.

• Do not increase the volume level after your ears have adjusted.

• Do not listen to music at high volumes for extended periods.

• Do not increase the volume to block out noisy surroundings.

• Decrease the volume if you can't hear people speaking near you.

Warnings

• Do not use this product near water.

• Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the product

falls, it could be seriously damaged.

• Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable

operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These
openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be
blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.
This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat
register, or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as

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they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could
result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into
the product.

• To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage,

do not place the product on a vibrating surface.

• Never use it under sporting, exercising, or any vibrating environment

which will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor
devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery
pack.

Using electrical power

• This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the

marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult
your dealer or local power company.

• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this

product where people will walk on the cord.

• If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total

ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not
exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total
rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse
rating.

• Do not overload a power outlet, strip or receptacle 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's input rating.

• This product's AC adapter is equipped with a three-wire grounded plug.

The plug only fits in a grounded power outlet. Make sure the power outlet
is properly grounded before inserting the AC adapter plug. Do not insert
the plug into a non-grounded power outlet. Contact your electrician for
details.

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Warning! The grounding pin is a safety feature. Using a power
outlet that is not properly grounded may result in electric shock
and/or injury.

Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from
unexpected noise produced by other nearby electrical devices that
may interfere with the performance of this product.

• Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set. If you need

to replace the power cord set, make sure that the new power cord meets
the following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA certified, type
SPT-2, rated 7 A 125 V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent, 4.6
meters (15 feet) maximum length.

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Product servicing

Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel when:

• the power cord or plug is damaged, cut or frayed

• liquid was spilled into the product

• the product was exposed to rain or water

• the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged

• the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need

for service

• the product does not operate normally after following the operating

instructions

Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating
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. Do not use it in a humid, wet or
corrosive environment. Do not put, store or leave your product in or near a heat
source, in a high temperature location, in strong direct sunlight, in a microwave
oven or in a pressurized container, and do not expose it to temperatures over
60°C (140°F). Failure to follow these guidelines may cause the battery to leak
acid, become hot, explode or ignite and cause injury and/or damage. Do not
pierce, open or disassemble the battery. If the battery leaks and you come into
contact with the leaked fluids, rinse thoroughly with water and seek medical
attention immediately. For safety reasons, and to prolong the lifetime of the
battery, charging will not occur at temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above 40°C
(104°F).

The full performance of a new battery is achieved only after two or three
complete charge and discharge cycles. The battery can be charged and
discharged hundreds of times, but it will eventually wear out. When the
operation time 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 the battery. Accidental short-circuiting can
occur when a metallic object such as a coin, clip or pen causes direct connection
of the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals of the battery. (These look like
metal strips on the battery.) This might happen, for example, when you carry a
spare battery in your pocket or purse. Short-circuiting the terminals may
damage the battery or the connecting object.

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The capacity and lifetime of the battery will be reduced if the battery is left in
hot or cold places, such as in a closed car in summer or winter. Always try to
keep the battery between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F). A device with a hot or
cold battery may not work temporarily, even when the battery is fully charged.
Battery performance is especially limited in temperatures well below freezing.

Do not dispose of batteries in a fire as they may explode. Batteries may also
explode if damaged. Dispose of batteries according to local regulations. Please
recycle when possible. Do not dispose as household waste.

Wireless devices may be susceptible to interference from the battery, which
could affect performance.

Potentially explosive environments

Switch off your device in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and
obey all signs 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
restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots, storage and
distribution areas; chemical plants; or where blasting operations are in progress.
Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always,
marked. They include below deck on boats, chemical transfer or storage
facilities, vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane),
and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain, dust or
metal powders. Do not switch the notebook on when wireless phone use is
prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger.

Replacing the battery pack

The notebook uses lithium batteries. Replace the battery with the same type as
that which came bundled with your product. Use of another battery may
present a risk of fire or explosion.

Warning! Batteries may explode if not handled properly. Do not
disassemble or dispose of them in fire. Keep them away from
children. Follow local regulations when disposing of used
batteries.

Telephone line safety

• Disconnect all telephone lines from the equipment when not in use and/or

before servicing.

• To avoid the remote risk of electric shock from lightning, do not connect

the telephone line to this equipment during lightning or thunderstorms.

Warning! For safety reasons, do not use non-compliant parts
when adding or changing components. Consult your reseller for
purchase options.

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Additional safety information

Your device and its enhancements may contain small parts. Keep them out of
the reach of small children.

Operating environment

Warning! For safety reasons, turn off all wireless or radio
transmitting devices when using your 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 off your device when its use is prohibited or when it may cause
interference or danger. Use the device only in its normal operating positions.
This device meets RF exposure guidelines when used normally, and it and its
antenna are positioned at least 1.5 centimeters (5/8 inches) away from your
body (refer to the figure below). It should not contain metal and you should
position the device the above-stated distance from your body. To successfully
transmit data files or messages, this device requires a good quality connection
to the network. In some cases, transmission of data files or messages may be
delayed until such a connection is available. Ensure that the above separation
distance instructions are followed until the transmission is completed. Parts of
the device are magnetic. Metallic materials may be attracted to the device, and
persons with hearing aids should not hold the device to the ear with the
hearing aid. Do not place credit cards or other magnetic storage media near the
device, because information stored on them may be erased.

Medical devices

Operation of any radio transmitting equipment, including wireless phones, may
interfere with the functionality of inadequately protected medical devices.
Consult a physician or the manufacturer of the medical device to determine if
they are adequately shielded from external RF energy or if you have any
questions. Switch off your device in health care facilities when any regulations
posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities
may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF transmissions..

Pacemakers. Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum separation
of 15.3 centimeters (6 inches) be maintained between wireless devices and a
pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These
recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and
recommendations of Wireless Technology Research. Persons with pacemakers
should do the following:

• Always keep the device more than 15.3 centimeters (6 inches) from the

pacemaker

• Not carry the device near your pacemaker when the device is switched o. If

you suspect interference, switch off your device, and move it

Hearing aids. Some digital wireless devices may interfere with some hearing
aids. If interference occurs, consult your service provider.

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Vehicles

RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic
systems in motor vehicles such as electronic fuel injection systems, electronic
antiskid (antilock) braking systems, electronic speed control systems, and air bag
systems. For more information, check with the manufacturer, or its
representative, of your vehicle or any equipment that has been added. Only
qualified personnel should service the device, or install the device in a vehicle.
Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any
warranty that may apply to the device. Check regularly that all wireless
equipment in your vehicle is mounted and operating properly. Do not store or
carry flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in the same compartment
as the device, its parts, or enhancements. For vehicles equipped with an air bag,
remember that air bags inflate with great force. Do not place objects, including
installed or portable wireless equipment in the area over the air bag or in the
air bag deployment area. If in-vehicle wireless equipment is improperly
installed, and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result. Using your device
while flying in aircraft is prohibited. Switch off your device before boarding an
aircraft. The use of wireless teledevices in an aircraft may be dangerous to the
operation of the aircraft, disrupt the wireless telephone network, and may be
illegal.

Potentially explosive environments

Switch off your device when in any area with a potentially explosive
atmosphere and obey all signs 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 device at refueling points
such as near gas pumps at service stations. Observe restrictions on the use of
radio equipment in fuel depots, storage, and distribution areas; chemical plants;
or where blasting operations are in progress. Areas with a potentially explosive
atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly marked. They include below deck
on boats, chemical transfer or storage facilities, vehicles using liquefied
petroleum gas (such as propane or butane), and areas where the air contains
chemicals or particles such as grain, dust or metal powders.

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Emergency calls

Warning: You cannot make emergency calls through this device. To make an
emergency call you shall dial out through your mobile phone or other
telephone call system.

Disposal instructions

Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding.
To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment,
please recycle. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and

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Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit
http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm

Mercury advisory

For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display:
Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of
according to local, state or federal laws. For more information, contact the
Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org
information, check www.lamprecycle.org

. For lamp-specific disposal

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ENERGY STAR is a government program (public/private partnership) that gives
people the power to protect the environment in a cost effective way and
without sacrificing quality or product features. Products that earn the ENERGY
STAR prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency
guidelines set by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US
Department of Energy (DOE). In the average home, 75% of all electricity used
to power home electronics is consumed while the products are turned off.
ENERGY STAR qualified home electronic products in the off position use up to
50% less energy than conventional equipment. More information refers to
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, Acer Inc. has determined that this product meets
the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

This product has been shipped enabled for power management:

and http://www.energystar.gov/

• Activate display’ Sleep mode within 3 minutes of user inactivity.

• Activate computer’s Sleep mode within 30 minutes of user inactivity.

• Wake the computer from Sleep mode by pushing power button.

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Tips and information for comfortable use

Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after prolonged use.
Users are also at risk of physical injury after long hours of working in front of a
computer. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress,
inadequate working conditions, personal health and other factors greatly
increase the risk of physical injury.

Incorrect computer usage may lead to carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis,
tenosynovitis or other musculoskeletal disorders. The following symptoms may
appear in the hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, neck or back:

• numbness, or a burning or tingling sensation

• aching, soreness or tenderness

• pain, swelling or throbbing

• stiffness or tightness

• coldness or weakness

If you have these symptoms, or any other recurring or persistent discomfort
and/or pain related to computer use, consult a physician immediately and
inform your company's health and safety department.

The following section provides tips for more comfortable computer use.

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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 backward

• stand up and walk around regularly to remove the strain on your leg

muscles

• take short rests to relax your neck and shoulders

• avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders

• install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within

comfortable reach

• if you view your monitor more than your documents, place the display at

the center of your desk to minimize neck strain

Taking care of your vision

Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive
room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast
displays could stress your eyes. The following sections provide suggestions on
how to reduce eyestrain.

Eyes

• Rest your eyes frequently.

• Give your eyes regular breaks by looking away from the monitor and

focusing on a distant point.

• Blink frequently to keep your eyes from drying out.

Display

• Keep your display clean.

• Keep your head at a higher level than the top edge of the display so your

eyes point downward when looking at the middle of the display.

• Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to a comfortable level for

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 a glare-reduction filter

• using a display visor, such as a piece of cardboard extended from the

display's top front edge

• Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle.

• Avoid looking at bright light sources, such as open windows, for extended

periods of time.

Developing good work habits

Develop the following work habits to make your computer use more relaxing
and productive:

• Take short breaks regularly and often.

• Perform some stretching exercises.

• Breathe fresh air as often as possible.

• Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body.

Warning! We do not recommend using the computer on a couch
or bed. If this is unavoidable, work for only short periods, take
breaks regularly, and do some stretching exercises.

Note: For more information, please refer to "Regulations and
safety notices" on page 56 in the Application Manual.

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First things first iii

Your guides iii

Safety instructions iv

Additional safety information viii
Operating environment viii
Medical devices viii
Vehicles ix
Potentially explosive environments ix
Emergency calls ix
Disposal instructions ix

Tips and information for comfortable use xi
Get to know your system 1
Get to know the applications 2

Connect 2

Work 2

Fun 3

Files 3

Settings 4
For system security 5

Setting your system password 5

Using passwords for BIOS 6

For advanced wireless connection setting 7
Acer Communication Suite 11

Aspire one Mail 11

Messenger 37
Using the keyboard 50

Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 50

Hotkeys 51

Special keys 52
Frequently asked questions 53

Requesting service 55
Regulations and safety notices 56

FCC notice 56

Laser compliance statement 57

LCD pixel statement 58

Radio device regulatory notice 58

General 58

European Union (EU) 58

The FCC RF safety requirement 59

Canada — Low-power license-exempt radio

communication devices (RSS-210) 60

LCD panel ergonomic specifications 61

Contents

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Get to know your system

The home screen makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and
manage your new Acer system. It provides access to the following utilities:

Note: The following content is for general reference only. Actual
product specifications may vary.

1 Connect: Browse the Internet, engage in video chats, send/receive email

and share photos anytime, anywhere.
2 Work: Enhance your mobile productivity with useful professional tools.
3 Fun: Enjoy games and multimedia while on the move.
4 Files: Organize and access your data and multimedia files easily
5 Settings: Adjust system settings for optimum performance and set

passwords to protect your files.

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For more information, click Help.

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Get to know the applications

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Please refer to each application's help file for detailed information and
instructions on use.

Connect

• Browser: Surf the Internet for information and entertainment.

• Messenger: Chat with friends and family who use today's popular chat

programs.

• Email: Stay in touch via email from this easy-to-use email client.

• RSS Reader: Stay up to date with your favourite blogs and news sources.

• Wikipedia: Learn from the free, online Wikipedia encyclopedia.

• Google Maps: Use Google Maps for easy navigation.

• Hotmail: Launch Hotmail.

Work

• Writer: Create and edit text-based documents.

• Spreadsheets: Calculate numbers and analyze data in spreadsheets.

• Presentations: Prepare and edit presentations.

• Calendar: Manage your schedule and keep track of your appointments.

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• Contacts: Arrange your contacts for easy reference.

• Calculator: Perform basic calculations.

• Notes: Write quick, convenient little reminders.

Fun

• Media Master: Enjoy audio-visual files and entertainment.

• Photo Master: View and manage your photos.

• Games: Play games to relax.

• Webcam: Capture photos and videos with ease.

• Paint: Create or alter picture files.

Files

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• My Documents: Find and manage your documents.

• My Music: Find and manage your music.

• My Pictures: Find and manage your images.

• My Videos: Find and manage your videos.

• My Downloads: Find and manage your downloaded files.

• My Files: Find and manage your files. Insert an SD card into the Storage

Expansion Slot to increase your available storage.

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Settings

• Display: Adjust resolution, external display and screensaver settings for the

right look.

• Power Center: Adjust power settings to save energy.

• Network Center: Connect to the Internet via LAN or wireless.

• Audio: Adjust volume settings for the best sound.

• System: View system device information and settings.

• Date & Time: Set your computer's date and time.

• Touchpad: Adjust touchpad settings.

• Live Update: Retrieve online updates for your operating system and

programs.

• Printer: Connect to a USB printer to print your documents or photos.

• Input Language: Set up alternative input languages.

• User Password: Set up or change your password.

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For system security

You must set your password which is also known as system password. You may
also set your BIOS password to enhance the system protection.

There are 3 levels of password protection you may chose to enable or disable:

• Screen saver

• Sleep mode

• System power on

Setting your system password

1 Click the Settings tab.

2 Click User Password.

3 You will see this dialog. Click on Change Password.

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4 In the Query dialog box, type in and confirm your password in the

appropriate boxes. Your password should have a minimum of 6 and a
maximum of 16 characters.

5 Click OK to set the password.

Using passwords for BIOS

Passwords protect your computer from unauthorized access. Setting these
passwords creates several different levels of protection for your computer
and data:

• Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the BIOS utility.

Once set, you must enter this password to gain access to the BIOS utility.

• User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use. Combine

the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot-up and
resume from Hibernation for maximum security.

• Password on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use.

Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot-up
and resume from Hibernation for maximum security.

Important! Do not forget your Supervisor Password! If you forget
your password, please get in touch with your dealer or an
authorized service center.

Entering passwords

When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the
display screen.

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• When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when you press

<F2> to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up.

• Type the Supervisor Password and press <Enter> to access the BIOS utility.

If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Try

again and press <Enter>.

• When the User Password is set and the password on boot parameter is

enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up.

• Type the User Password and press <Enter> to use the computer. If you

enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Try again and

press <Enter>.

Important! You have three chances to enter a password. If you fail
to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts.
Press and hold the power button for four seconds to shut down
the computer. Then turn on the computer again, and try again.

For advanced wireless connection setting

(1) Please switch on the wireless LAN using the switch on the front

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of your

(2) Click the icon on your system tray and choose the wireless

access point you want to connect, or select Connection
Management.

(3) Click New to show the list of available network type.

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(4) Select WLAN and click Next.

(5) Click Select.

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(6) Choose the wireless access point you want to connect to and click

OK.

(7) Click Next.

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(8) Check Connect after finish and select Finish.

(9) You are now connected, click Close to exit Connection

Management.

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Acer Communication Suite

Aspire one Mail

Getting Started

Welcome to Aspire one Mail

Aspire one Mail is an email client application that is part of the Acer
Communication Suite.. It provides simple ways to communicate with mail
senders and mail recipients, and integrates the functionalities of RSS reader,
contacts and calendar.

Email

Setup an account

1Select Tools -> Account... in the Aspire one Mail menu bar.

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2Select Add... in the accounts dialog box.
3 Enter your account name, e.g., my email.
4 Enter your email address, e.g., [e-mail].
5 Enter your email password (Password displayed as * for security)
6 Press Next.

a Aspire one Mail will check and verify that your account name exists in

the database.

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b If your account name does not exist, do the following:

(1) Enter your user name, e.g., my email.

(2) Select Incoming server type, e.g., POP3.

(3) Enter server name in the Incoming mail/Outgoing mail fields,

e.g., myhost.com.

(4) Enter port of server in the port field, e.g., 110, 25.

(5) Enable SSL checkbox if the server needs SSL connection.

(6) Enable Authentication checkbox if outgoing server requires

authentication.

(7) Press Next.

Setup an account to access Lotus Domino webmail

1Select Tools -> Account... in the Aspire one Mail menu bar.
2Select Add... in the Accounts dialog box.
3 Enter your account name, e.g., my email.
4 Enter your email address, e.g., [e-mail]
5 Enter your email password (Password displayed as * for security).
6 Press Next.

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7 Enter your user name, e.g., my email.
8 Select Incoming server type, e.g., Domino Web Access (IBM Notes Web)
9 Enter the Domino Web Access URL, e.g., http://myhost.com/mail/

memail.nsf.
10 Press Next.

Setup an account to access Microsoft Exchange webmail

1Select Tools -> Account... in the Aspire one Mail menu bar.
2Select Add... in Accounts dialog.
3 Enter your account name, e.g., my email.
4 Enter your email address, e.g., [e-mail]
5 Enter your email password (Password displayed as * for security).
6 Press Next.
7 Enter your user name, e.g., my email.
8 Select Incoming server type, e.g., Exchange Web Access (Microsoft

Exchange).
9 Enter the Exchange URL, e.g., http://myhost.com/exchange.
10 Press Next.

Read mail

Double click an email to view its contents. Click on the arrowhead icon to view
message details and the clip icon to see a list of attachments. Use the Previous
and Next buttons to navigate your email, and View -> Zoom-in/Zoom-out to
zoom-in or zoom-out on email contents.

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Download an attachment

Click on a gray attachment icon to download an attachment individually, or
select download all to download all attachments. Select Save to directory to
save attachments to a user-specified directory.

Write mail

• Press the New button to open mail edit view.

• Press the Attach button to add an attachment.

• Press the Priority button to add delivery priority to the email.

• Click the arrowhead icon to view the detail fields that you can add to your

email.

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• Select Insert -> Picture to insert an image to your email.

• Press the emoticons button and select an emoticon to insert to your email.

Search mail

Enter key words or sentences in the Search field located on the right of the
Aspire one Mail screen. The search engine will display matching emails in mail
list view.

Sort mail

Select a reference item in View -> Sort by to sort your mailbox.

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Manage mail

• Delete mail

To delete mail, right click and select Delete; Select and type Del on

keyboard; Or select and click the Delete button.

• Move mail

Drag and drop the selected mail to a specific folder or archive located on

the left side of the Aspire one Mail screen (or select mail and Edit -> Move

to folder...).

• Mark Mail as Read/Unread

Select a mail, right click and select Mark as Read/Unread.

• Show specific kind of mail

Select View -> Show messages only -> All messages/High-priority messages/

Unread messages.

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Show mail from a single account

Use the account selection combo box in mail list view to show mail from all
accounts or mail from a single account. (Default will show mail from all
accounts)

Switch screen layout

You can show/hide the folder list and preview pane by clicking on the Folder list
and Preview button. Drag the pane to adjust the size of the folder list or
preview pane.

Manage mail accounts

Select Accounts Manager from the Tools -> Account... menu. Select Add... from
the Accounts Manager window to add your email account; Select Remove to
delete an account without deleting received mail; Enable/disable an account
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prefer to send mail through a specific account, use the Set as default button to
set the default mail account.

Set mail filter

Use filters to filter out unwanted email. You can setup filters by selecting one of
the following options from Tools -> Filter...

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• I want to receive all messages (no filters)...

If there are no filter settings in the Mail Filters window, then all mail will
be received.

• I want to filter messages from a certain sender...

1 Click Add... to create a mail filter.
2Select Sender's address contains in the Condition field.
3 You can enter the keyword(s) to filter by -- all words will be matched. Or,

you can click the Select... button to choose one of your contacts.

• I want to filter messages matching a certain subject...

1 Click Add... to create a mail filter.
2Select Subject contains in the Condition field.
3 You can enter the keyword(s) to filter by -- all words will be matched.

You can choose actions from the Select action... field after setting some
filter criteria. The actions are Don't download, Move to Spam, or
Download only.

Don't download

• If you select this action, all of the messages matching the conditions
are not downloaded. The messages that do not match are
downloaded to your Inbox folder.

Move to Spam

• If you select this action, all the messages matching the conditions are
put into the Spam folder. The messages that do not match are
downloaded to your Inbox folder.

Download only

• If you select this action, all the messages matching the conditions are
put into the Inbox folder. The messages that do not match are put in
the Spam folder.

• Name your filters for easy management.

• If you want to temporarily disable a filter, un-toggle the check box in
front of the filter.

Set schedule to regularly check new mail

Select the feature in Tools -> Options... and the Options dialog will be shown.
Toggle the check box before the Regularly check messages every: option to

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enable this function, and select a time interval to check mail: 5 min., 15 min., 30
min., 1 hr., 4 hr., 12 hr., and one day...

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Set day to automatically delete mail

Select the feature in Tools -> Options... and the Options dialog will be shown.
Toggle the check box before the Remove local messages after day(s) to enable
this function, and set how many days received mail is kept. The choices are 1
day to 30 days.

Set to automatically download attachment

Select the feature in Tools -> Options... and the Options dialog will be shown.
Choose Full message including attachments to download attachments
automatically. The default setting is Message header and body.

Set mail signature

Select the feature in Tools -> Options... and the Options dialog will be shown.
Create and edit a signature for your outgoing messages by clicking the
Signatures... button. Toggle the check box before Add signature to all outgoing
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you toggle the check box before Don't add signature to Replies and Forwards,
the signature will only be added only to new mail.

Online chat with mail sender

If you have added a contact using his/her email and IM address, an IM status
icon is displayed on the mail list to indicate his/her online status.

You can chat with the mail sender by following these steps:
1 On the mail preview pane, right click the mail sender.
2 On the popup menu, choose Chat with.
3 The chat dialog will pop up and you can chat with him/her now.

Add mail sender to Contacts address book

You can add a mail sender to your Contacts address book by using one of the
following steps:

1.Click the contact picture on the mail preview pane.

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2.Right click the mail in mail list, and the Add sender to Contacts option will be
shown on the popup menu.

Contacts

Add a contact

1 Choose File -> New -> Contact from the menu bar

Or, click the New button and select Contact from the pop-up menu
Or, right-click on Contact List and select New contact from the menu.

2 Enter the details of the contact you want to add on the Contact Editor

page.

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3 Fill out at least one of the following to create the contact: First name,

Middle name, Last name, or Nickname.

Set contact picture

1Open the Contact Editor page.
2 Click the photo zone on the General page, and choose a contact picture in

photo chooser
Or, right-click the photo zone in General page, and select Change picture...
to set contact picture.

3Select Remove picture to set the contact picture as default photo.

Manage contacts

• Edit contact/group

a Select the contact you want to edit.
b Double-click the contact/group on the Contact List

Or, Choose File -> Open
Or, right-click on Contact List and select Open.

c The contact/group editor will pop up. Edit your contact.

• Address book

a Contact/groups are separated into 6 address books : General, Family,

Friends, Office, School and VIP

b All contacts and groups are shown in the All Contacts address book.

• Move contacts/group

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a Select the contacts/groups you want to move to another address

book.

b Choose Edit -> Move to folder from the menu bar and select the

destination address book from the submenu
Or, right-click on Contact List, select the Move to folder option, and
choose the destination address book from the submenu.

c The contacts/groups will be moved.
d You also can also drag-and-drop a contact/group from the Contact List

to the destination address book.

• Copy contacts/group

a Select the contacts/groups you want to copy to another address book.
b Choose Edit/Copy to folder in menu bar and select the destination

address book in the submenu
Or, right-click on Contact List, select the Copy to folder option, and
choose the destination address book from the submenu.

c The contacts/groups will be copied.

• Sort

a Choose View/Sort by

Or, click the Contact List title bar directly.

b Sorting options include: contact/group type, IM status, Name,

Email, Phone and Birthday.

c Use View/Sort by and select Sort ascending or Sort descending to

sort in ascending or descending order.

• Delete contacts/group

a Select the contacts/groups you want to delete.
b Choose Edit/Delete from menu bar

Or, click the Delete button
Or, right-click on Contact List and select Delete.

c The selected contacts/groups will be deleted.

• Mail to contacts

a Select the contacts/group you want to mail to.
b Choose File/Send email

Or, click the Mail button
Or, right-click on Contact List and select Mail to.

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c The mail addresses of the contacts/group members will be filled in the

To field of a new mail editor window.

• Chat to contacts

a Log in to Messenger.
b The IM status of the contact will be shown on Contact List.
c Select the contact you want to chat with. (The contact must have an

IM account and be online)

d Choose File -> Send IM

Or, click the Chat button
Or, right-click on Contact List and select Chat with

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e A chat dialog with this contact will pop up.

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• Import contact vCard

a Choose File -> Import...
b Select the vCard you want to import from the vCard chooser dialog.

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c Click Import and wait for the import to complete. The vCards you

selected will be imported into the ACS Contact List and saved in the

General address book.

• Export contact vCard

• Export selected contacts

(1) Select contacts/group you want to export.

(2) Choose File/Export selected...

Or, right-click on Contact List and select Export as vCard.

(3) Select the export destination folder.

(4) Click Export and the contacts/group members will be exported.

• Export all contacts from a specific address book

(1) Select the address book you want to export.

(2) Choose File -> Export all...

Or, right-click on Address Book List and select Export.

(3) Select the export destination folder.

(4) Click Export and all contacts/group members belonging to the

address book will be exported.

Calendar

Set an appointment

You can set an appointment in several ways:

• Create an event from the calendar display view

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a Double-click on day view, week view or month view - this will

bring you to a New Appointment dialog.

b Enter your appointment subject.
c Enter your appointment location.
d Select which calendar folder to save the appointment.
e Edit the start and end time
f If you want to set the appointment to an all day event, you can toggle

the all day event check box.

g Modify alarm time.
h Edit appointment content.

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i Click the Save/Close button on the tool bar to save the appointment

to your calendar.

• Create an event from the tool bar

a Click the New button on the tool bar to open the New

Appointment dialog.

b Enter your appointment subject.
c Enter your appointment location.
d Select which calendar folder to save the appointment.
e Edit the start and end time.
f If you want to set the appointment to an all day event, you can toggle

the all day event check box.

g Modify alarm time.
h Edit appointment content.
i Click the Save/Close button on the tool bar to save the appointment

to your calendar.

• Create an event from the application menu

a Click File -> New -> Appointment or File -> New -> All day event

on the application menu and this will open a New Appointment
dialog.

b Enter your appointment subject.
c Enter your appointment location.
d Select which calendar folder to save the appointment.
e Edit the start and end time.

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f If you want to set the appointment to an all day event, you can toggle

the all day event check box.

g Modify alarm time.
h Edit appointment content.
i Click the Save/Close button on the tool bar to save the appointment

to your calendar.

• Set a repeat appointment

a Click the Recurrence button in the New Appointment dialog.
b Toggl e t he This appointment repeats check box to set it as a repeat

appointment.

c Select between Daily, Weekly, By weekday, Monthly or Yearly to

set recurrence pattern.

d Edit the start and end date to set the recurrence range.
e Click the OK button to save recurrence rules to the appointment.

Switch calendar views

The Acer calendar displays day, week, and month view layouts for you to view
calendar information. To switch calendar views, just click on the day, week, and
month button on the calendar main page.

• Day view

a To use day view, click on the Day button on the calendar main page.

The day view will show appointments for one day.

b Click the Previous or Next button on the calendar main page to view

appointments from the previous or next day.

c Click the Today button on the calendar main page to return to the

current day.

d Click date on the mini-calendar displayed at the bottom-left of the

calendar to view a specific day.

• Week view

a To use week view, click on the Week button on the calendar main

page. The week view will show appointments for one week.

b Click the Previous or Next button on the calendar main page to view

appointments from the previous or next week.

c Click the Today button on the calendar main page to return to the

current week.

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d Click date on the mini-calendar displayed at the bottom-left of the

calendar to view a specific week.

• Month view

a To use month view, click on the Month button on the calendar main

page. The month view will show appointments for one month.

b Click the Previous or Next button on the calendar main page to view

appointments from the previous or next month.

c Click the Today button on the calendar main page to return to the

current month.
Click date on mini-calendar displayed at the bottom-left of the
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Appointment Notification

1 Modify the alarm time on the New Appointment dialog.
2 The Acer Calendar provides the following values for you to set alarm time:

None, 0 minutes, 5 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours, 3
hours, 4 hours, 5 hours, 6 hours, 12 hours, 18 hours, 1 day, 2 days, 3 days, 5
days, 1 week and 2 weeks.

Manage your calendar

You can move an appointment between calendars and show/hide
appointments for specific calendars.

• How to move an appointment to a different calendar:

a Right-click on the event.
b Click on Move to calendar -> Calendar Name on the context menu.
c The appointment will be moved to the calendar you select.

• How to show/hide appointments for specific calendar:

a Enable the checkbox on calendar list view to show appointments.
b Disable the checkbox on calendar list view to hide appointments.

Create a new calendar

You can create a new calendar in several ways:

• Create a new calendar from the calendar list view

a Right-click on calendar list view.
b Click on New calendar in the context menu.
c Enter calendar name.

• Create a new calendar from the tool bar

a Click down-arrow button at the right side of the New button on the

tool bar.

b Click calendar on the context menu
c Enter calendar name.

• Create a new calendar from the application menu

a Click File -> New -> Calendar on application menu.
b Enter calendar name.

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Import iCalendar

1 Click File -> Import on the application menu to open a iCalendar chooser

dialog.

2 Select an iCalendar file (*.ics), and click Import.

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3 If you want to import an iCalendar file as a new calendar, select Import as a

new calendar and click Next. (The new calendar name will be set as the
iCalendar file name)
If you want to import an iCalendar file into an existing calendar, select
Import into an existing calendar and click Next.

4 If the calendar was imported successfully, a dialog will display a

Congratulations message.

Export iCalendar

Acer Calendar provides two modes for exporting your iCalendar.

• Export all calendars to iCalendar format

a Click File -> Export all... the on application menu.
b Select the file path that you want to export to, and click Export.
c If the calendar was imported successfully, a dialog will display a

Congratulations message.

• Export a single calendar to iCalendar format

a Right-click the calendar that you want to export in calendar list view.
b Select the file path that you want to export to, and click OK.
c If the calendar was exported successfully, a dialog will display a

Congratulations message.

Note: The file name of the exported calendar will be set to the
name of the calendar folder.

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RSS Reader

Subscribe to an RSS feed

1 Launch RSS Reader.

(If you have launched the Email/Contact/Calendar application, just switch

to RSS view)
2 Press the Add feed button.
3 Enter the feed URL and press Next.
4 RSS reader will start to verify the feed URL.

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5 After the verifying procedure is complete, RSS reader will start to receive

updates from the new feed.

Set full download mode

1 On the feeds list, click your right mouse button.
2 In the popup menu, choose Properties.
3In the Properties dialog, enable the Download full article as an .html

attachment option.

Search RSS

Like email, you can search for specific RSS news by entering one or more
keywords in the search field.

Sort RSS

Like email, you can sort the RSS news by clicking the sort column in news list
view.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many email accounts can I add?

Aspire one Mail supports up to six email accounts.

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What mail access protocols does Aspire one Mail support?

Aspire one Mail supports POP3, IMAP4, SMTP, Exchange 2000/2003 servers and
Lotus Notes (Domino) R6.5/R7. For Exchange you will need Exchange Web
Access capability enabled by your MIS. For Notes accounts you will need Domino
Web Access with an official IBM mail template enabled by your MIS.

Why can't I retrieve all mail after setting up the account?

Increasingly, mail boxes offer up to several GBs of storage space. To avoid long
download times and limit the amount of available storage occupied on your
Aspire one notebook, Aspire one Mail automatically downloads only part of the
mail on your mail server.

For Notes or Exchange accounts, Aspire one Mail will download the last 7 days'
mail; for IMAP it will download the latest 100 mails; for POP3 it will download
all mail by default.

For all accounts, Aspire one Mail will only receive mail from the Inbox of your
mail account.

We suggest using an internet browser to sign in to your mail website if you wish
to view all your mail.

Does Aspire one Mail support server mail synchronization?

Aspire one Mail does not support mail synchronization. It only retrieves mail
from the Inbox of your account. We suggest using an internet browser to sign in
to your mail website if you wish to view all your mail.

Does Aspire one Mail support SMIME or mail encryption and
decryption?

Aspire one Mail does not support SMIME. Encrypted mail will display the sender
and subject only.

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Lotus Notes mail account limitations

1 Global address book and group name not supported.
2 Non-standard mail type messages, e.g. Invitation (created in Calendar),

Return Receipt, Tracking Request, ToDo, and other messages from

enterprise backend services are not supported.
3 Aspire one Mail accesses Lotus Notes Mail via the Domino Web Access (also

called iNotes or Notesweb) interface. The mail contents received will be

similar to the contents that you can see via Domino Web Access. In some

cases the mail content shown via web access and the Lotus Notes Client is

different.
4 Aspire one Mail can not support embedded images in outgoing mail. The

image will be handled as an attachment.

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Why does Aspire one Mail show the Notes account I added is
not supported?

You can use Aspire one Mail to receive messages via Domino Web Access only.
Aspire one Mail supports the iNotes protocols which are the Domino Web
Access R6 template in Lotus Domino Server R6.5 and Domino Web Access R6/R7
template in Lotus Domino Server R7.

Please contact your MIS and make sure your template is DWA7, iNotes6 or
iNotes5. Also, ensure the Domino Directory (names.nsf) of your mail server is
functioning properly.

How do I access the Global Address Book in my Exchange or
Domino server?

Aspire one Mail does not support the Global Address Book and Calendar in
Exchange and Domino servers.

When I enable Download full articles as an .html attachment in
the RSS Reader, the attachment content is different from the
web site.

Because the web page data may contain complex sources and scripts, some
content may not be shown correctly. You should click the link in the RSS content
to launch your internet browser and view the full content.

Why can't I view the embedded images in my mail?

There are many formats of email with embedded images, leading different mail
clients and servers to have compatibility issues. Aspire one Mail saves embedded
images as attachments. You can view the embedded images from the
attachments created.

Why can't I add my Gmail account? The message shows that the
account doesn't exist.

POP3 and IMAP access to Gmail are disabled by default. You must enable POP3
or IMAP access in your Gmail account. Launch your internet browser to sign into
Gmail and change your settings to enable IMAP access or POP3 download. After
IMAP access or POP3 download is enabled, you can set up your account in
Aspire one Mail.

Why can't I add my Yahoo! Mail account to Aspire one Mail?

You can use Aspire one Mail to access Yahoo! Mail accounts in many countries.
But you may need a paid-for Yahoo! Mail Plus account if your mail account is
based in Taiwan, China or the US. You should contact Yahoo! Mail for details.

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Messenger

Get Started

Welcome to Messenger

Acer IM lets you log-in to multiple messaging services at the same time, making
it easy for you to stay in touch. Click Add Account... to set up your accounts.

Add an IM account

1 Press Add account... on the application main window.
2 Choose an IM service type, e.g., MSN Messenger.
3 Enter your IM account, e.g., your_account@mail_server.
4 Enter your password.
5 Click on OK button.

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Sign in

• Method 1:

a Select the accounts you want to sign in to from the application main

window.

b Click the Sign in button.

• Method 2:

a Press Accounts -> Account settings...

b Select the account you wish to sign in to.

c Click the Sign in button.

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Sign out

• Method 1:

a Press Accounts -> Sign out (all)

• Method 2:

a Press Accounts -> Account settings...
b Select the account you wish to sign out from.
c Click the Sign out button.

Manage display information

1 Press the icon area on the application main window.
2 Choose an image file to use.

Edit nickname and description

1 Press <Enter your nickname> or <Enter your personal message>.
2 Enter your nickname or personal message.

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Switch IM presence status

1 Click on the status area.
2 Choose a new status from drop down menu.

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Chat to contacts

1 Double click on a contact in contact list view to start a new chat window.
2 Enter text in the input area.

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3 Press Enter on your keyboard or click the send button to send your

message.

Send an emoticon

1 Click the insert emoticon tool button to expand the emoticon panel.
2 Select an emoticon and click it to insert at cursor.

Initiate a chat room

1 To create a chat room from one-to-one chat, click Actions -> Invite other

contacts.
2 Choose the contacts to invite and press OK.
3 A new chat room will be created and users automatically switched to that

chat room.

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Video Call

1 To start a video call, click Actions -> Video -> Start a video call to send an

invitation.
Or, click the video tool button and press start a video call.

2 When a contact invites you to start a video call, you can press accept to

start, or reject to cancel the invitation on the pop up dialog.

View a contact's webcam video

1 To view a contact's webcam video, click Actions -> Video -> View a

contact's webcam to send an invitation.
Or, click the video tool button and press View a contact's webcam.

2 When your contact invites you to view his/her webcam, you can press

accept to view, or reject to cancel the invitation on the popup dialog.

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Show webcam video to contact

1 To show your webcam video to a contact, click Actions -> Video -> Show

my webcam to send an invitation.

Or, click video tool button and press Show my webcam.
2 When your contact invites you to share your webcam video, you can press

accept to share, or reject to cancel the invitation on the popup dialog.

Voice Call

1 To start a voice call, click Actions->Voice call to send invitation.

Or, click the voice tool button
2 When your contact invites you to start a voice call, you can press accept to

start, or reject to cancel the invitation on the popup dialog.

Transfer file to contact

1 Choose the contact you want to send a file to.
2 Double-click or press Enter to open the chat dialog.
3 Press Actions on the top tool bar.
4 Press Send file...
5 Use the file chooser to select the file you want to send.
6 Press Open to start the file transfer.
7 You can press Stop to stop the file transfer at any time.

Receive file from contact

1 A notification dialog will pop up to inform you that someone wants to

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2 Press Cancel to reject it or Accept to accept it.
3 Use the file chooser to rename the file and select a directory you want to

save the file in.
4 Press Save to start receiving the file.
5 You can press Stop to stop the file transfer at any time.

Manage file transfer

1 Press Tools on the top menu bar in the application main window or chat

dialog
2 Press File Transfer Manager...
3The File Transfer Manager records all file transfers.
4 You can press Stop to stop the file transfers in-process.
5 You can press Open to open the transferred file with a system default

application.
6 You can press Clear to clear the file transfer item.
7 You also can press Clear complete transfers to clear all completed transfers.

Manage conversation history

1 Press Tools on the top menu bar in application main window
2Select Options...
3 Switch to the Messages tag.
4 Turn on the option Automatically keep a history of each conversation.
5 If you desire, you can also turn on the option Show my last conversation in

new conversation window.

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6 Press Ok.

7 After the setting up conversation history, press Actions on the top menu

bar in the chat dialog and select View history.
8 You can enter keyword(s) in the search area.
9 You can press Delete to delete the conversation history with this contact.

Block messages from strangers

1 Press Tools on the top menu bar in application main window.
2Select Options... and press it.
3In the Contact field under the General tag, turn on the option Only people

in my contact list can send me messages.
4 Press Ok.

Manage contact list

Add a contact

1 Press Contacts in the menu bar.
2 Press Add a contact.
3 Select a contact.
4 Edit the contact name.
5 Choose a group.

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6 Press OK.

Block a contact

1 Choose a contact you want to block.
2 Press Contacts in the menu bar.
3 Press Block a contact.

Delete a contact

1 Choose a contact you want to delete from the contact list.
2 Press Contacts in the menu bar.
3 Make sure you really want to delete him/her, and press Delete Contact.

Group contacts

1 Choose the group you want to edit in the contact list.
2 Press Contacts in the menu bar.
3 Press Edit a group.

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4 Select a contact you wish to add to the group.

View online contacts

1 Press Contacts in the menu bar.
2Select Filter contacts.
3 Press Online contacts only.

Show all contacts

1 Press Contacts in the menu bar.
2Select Filter contacts.
3 Press Show all contacts.

Show contact by IM account

1 Press account switcher in the main window.
2 Select your account.

Sort contacts

1 Press Contacts in the menu bar.
2Select Sort contacts.
3 Select the sorting type: by Group, by Status, or by IM service.

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Filter contacts

1 Press Contacts in the menu bar.
2Select Filter contacts.
3 Select the filter type: Show all contacts or Online contacts only.

Emoticon

Save an emoticon

1 Right-click on your contact's custom emoticon.
2 Press Add to save the emoticon.
3 Modify the keyboard shortcut of the emoticon and add it to your favorite

emoticons list.

4 Press Ok to finish saving.

Manage emoticons

1 Press Tools on the top menu bar and select Emoticons... or press Insert

emoticons on the tool bar in the chat dialog, and press Edit to enter the

emoticon manager.
2 Press Create to create a new emoticon.
3 Press Browse to select the new emoticon you want to add.
4 Press Remove to remove the emoticon you select.
5 Press Modify to modify the emoticon you select.
6 Press Pin > to add the emoticon you select to your favorite emoticons list.
7 Press < Unpin to remove the emoticon you select from your favorite

emoticons list.
8 Press Close to exit the emoticon manager.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many messenger accounts can I add?

The messenger supports up to five accounts.

What functions does this Messenger support?

1 If your friends are using Microsoft MSN/Windows Live Messenger:

You can use the Messenger to have text chats, video and voice calls, or

transfer files.

Other functions are limited:

• Personal information (e.g. Nickname, Picture, description) sync with

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server is not supported (this function was added in MSN 8.1 and 8.5.)

• Shared folders, voice clips, sending handwritten messages, winks,
shared backgrounds, games, remote help and other add-on features
are not supported.

2 If your friends are using Yahoo! Messenger:

You can use the Messenger to have text chats, transfer files and share
webcam.
Other functions are limited:

• Personal information (e.g. picture) sync with server is not supported.

• Sharing channels, pictures, music and voice calls are not supported.

3 If your friends are using Google Talk:

You can use the Messenger to have text chats, voice calls or transfer files.
Other functions are limited:

• Personal information (e.g. picture) sync with server is not supported.

• Voice calls to non-English versions of Google Talk may not work.

4 If your friends are using AIM:

You can use the Messenger to have text chats with friends on AIM.
Other functions are limited:

• Buddy info and profile, text message (SMS), video and voice calls,
sending files and expressions are not supported.

Note on continuing support

MSN Messenger/Windows Live Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger, Google Talk, and
AIM services are the property of Microsoft, Yahoo!, Google, and AOL
respectively. Interaction with the Messenger may be terminated at any time.

Why I can't send my message?

Generally, text length is limited to 4096 bytes (e.g. 4096 English letters).
However, different instant message services have different message length
limitations. If you enter too much text, the instant message server will not allow
the message. You will be informed that the message you want to send is too
long.

Why does sending a file fail?

1 This may be caused by an unstable network environment - either yours or

your contact's. Wait a few minutes and try again.

2 There may be compatibility problems between your IM client and your

contact's. The IM clients from Microsoft, Google, Yahoo! and AIM are
updated frequently. The Messenger will be updated regularly. Use the on­line update mechanism to check for a new Messenger version.

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Why can't Messenger sign in to my IM services?

This may be due to the following reasons:

• Account error. Please double check the account and password.

• Your network has blocked the IP and ports for MSN, Yahoo! Messenger,

Google Talk, and AIM.

• Server is temporarily unavailable. Please wait a bit and try again.

Why weren't my offline messages delivered?

MSN Messenger/Windows Live Messenger, Yahoo!, Google Talk and AIM
support offline messages, but this function is not guaranteed due to the risks of
network instability and incompatibility between messenger clients. You're
encouraged to use email to ensure delivery of important messages.

Why I can't see my Yahoo buddy's webcam?

Yahoo webcam sharing needs your buddy to share his/her webcam first. Ask
your buddy to enable webcam sharing for you.

Why can't I have webcam conversations with more than one
contact at a time?

To ensure high-quality transmission, the Messenger supports only one video
call, voice call or webcam sharing session at any time. That means if you are in a
video call with your MSN buddy, you won't be able to see your Yahoo buddy's
webcam or make a voice call to your Google Talk buddy.

Why doesn't the Messenger show the correct presence status?

This may be caused by an unknown synchronization problem between the
server and client. Please sign out of the account and sign in again to
synchronize the status.

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My contact sent me a message to download a new MSN client,
but it failed to install.

The official MSN Messenger or Windows Live Messenger clients from Microsoft
can only run on Windows. Your Aspire one is a Linux-based computer and
cannot run the Windows applications.

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Using the keyboard

Your

Aspire one

keypad, separate cursor, lock, 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 Description
Caps Lock

Num Lock
<Fn> + <F11>

Screen Lock
<Fn> + <F12>

has a close-to-full-sized keyboard and an embedded numeric

When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are
in uppercase.

When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The
keys function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators
+, -, *, and /). Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric
data entry. A better solution would be to connect an external keypad.

Lock the screen when you leave your computer. A password is needed
to unlock the computer.

The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is
indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps.
To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on

the keys.

Desired function Num Lock on Num Lock off
Number keys on

embedded keypad
Main keyboard keys

Type numbers in a normal
manner.

Hold <Fn> while typing letters on
embedded keypad.

Type the letters in a
normal manner.

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Hotkeys

The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the
computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output.

To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key
in the hotkey combination.

Hotkey Icon Function Description
<Fn> + <F4>

<Fn> + <F5>

<Fn> + <F6>

<Fn> + <F7>

Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.

Display toggle Switches display output between the

Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to

Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.

display screen, external monitor (if
connected) and both.

save power. Press any key to return.

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<Fn> + <F8>

<Fn> + < >

<Fn> + < >

Fn> + < >

<

<

Fn> + < >

Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.

Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.

Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness.

Volume up Increases the sound volume.

Volume down Decreases the sound volume.

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Special keys

You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign in the upper-center
and/or bottom-right of your keyboard.

The Euro symbol

1 Open a text editor or word processor.
2Hold <Alt Gr> and then press the <5> key at the upper-center of the

keyboard.

Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol.

The US dollar sign

1 Open a text editor or word processor.
2Hold <Shift> and then press the <4> key at the upper-center of the

keyboard.

Note: This function varies according to the language settings.

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Frequently asked questions

The following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of
your computer. Easy solutions are provided for each one.

I turned on the power, but the computer does not start or
boot up.

Look at the power indicator:

• If it is not lit, no power is 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.

Nothing appears on the screen.

The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to
save power. Press any key to turn the display back on.

If pressing a key does not turn the display back on, three things might be
the cause:

• The brightness level might be too low. Press <Fn> + < > (increase) to

adjust the brightness level.

• The display device might be set to an external monitor. Press the display

toggle hotkey <Fn> + <F5> to toggle the display back to the computer.

• If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is in Sleep mode. Press and release

the power button to resume.

English

No audio is heard from the computer.

Check the following:

• The volume may be muted. In Linux, look at the volume control (speaker)

icon on the taskbar. If it is crossed-out, click on the icon and deselect the
Mute/unmute master option.

• The volume level may be too low. In Linux, look at the volume control icon

on the taskbar. You can also use the volume control buttons to adjust the
volume. See "Hotkeys" on page 51 for more detail.

• If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to the line-

out port on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off.

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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 printer does not work.

Check the following:

• Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is

turned on.

• Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to the computer's

USB port and the printer.

• Please contact your printer vendor to get the Linux driver for your printer.

I want to restore my computer to its original settings using a
recovery disc.

The Recovery disc will help you to restore the hard drive with the original
software content that was installed when you purchased your notebook. Follow
the steps below to rebuild your hard drive. Your drive will be reformatted and
all data will be erased. It is important to back up all data files before you use
this option.

1 Press the power button to turn the system on.
2 Press F2 during the Power-On Self-Test (when the Acer logo is displayed on

screen after bootup) to enter BIOS Setup.
3 Select the Boot menu.
4 Refer to onscreen instructions to set the first device to any bootable optical

disc drive.
5 Insert the Recovery disc into the selected optical disc drive.
6Select Exit Saving Changes from the Exit menu or press F10.
7 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation process.
8 Restart your computer. Linux installation will finish.

How do I upgrade to the latest software version?

1 Click Settings in the home screen.
2 Click Live Update in Settings window.
3The Live Update window will appear. Click the Update button to search for

any updates.
4 The system automatically download and install any available updates.
5 Please follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update.

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Note: Your computer needs to be connected to the Internet to
update.

Requesting service

International Travelers Warranty (ITW)

Your computer is backed by an International Travelers Warranty (ITW) that
gives you security and peace of mind when traveling. Our worldwide network
of service centers are there to give you a helping hand.

An ITW passport comes with your computer. This passport contains all you need
to know about the ITW program. A list of available, authorized service centers is
in this handy booklet. Read this passport thoroughly.

Always have your ITW passport on hand, especially when you travel, to receive
the benefits from our support centers. Place your proof-of-purchase in the flap
located inside the front cover of the ITW passport.

If the country you are traveling in does not have an Acer-authorized ITW service
site, you can still get in contact with our offices worldwide. Please consult
http://global.acer.com

Before you call

.

English

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 your computer,
write them down as they appear on the screen (or the number and sequence in
the case of beeps).

You are required to provide the following information:
Name: _____________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________
Telephone number: _________________________________
Machine and model type: ____________________________
Serial number: ______________________________________
Date of purchase: ___________________________________

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Regulations and safety notices

English

FCC notice

This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This device generates, uses, and can radiate 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 that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the device off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the device and receiver.

• Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which

the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

Notice: Shielded cables

All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables
to maintain compliance with FCC regulations.

Notice: Peripheral devices

Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to
comply with the Class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation
with non-certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV
reception.

Caution

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could
void the user's authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications
Commission, to operate this computer.

Operation conditions

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

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Notice: Canadian users

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.

Declaration of Conformity for EU countries

Hereby, Acer, declares that this notebook PC series is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
(Please visit http://global.acer.com/products/notebook/reg-nb/index.htm
complete documents.)

Compliant with Russian regulatory certification

for

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 LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUIT
LASERATTENTION: RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE.
EVITTER TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RAYONS.

LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE LASER KLASSE 1
VORSICHT: UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET NICHT DEM
STRAHLL AUSSETZEN

PRODUCTO LÁSER DE LA CLASE I
ADVERTENCIA: RADIACIÓN LÁSER INVISIBLE AL SER ABIERTO. EVITE EXPONERSE A LOS
RAYOS.

ADVARSEL: LASERSTRÅLING VEDÅBNING SE IKKE IND I STRÅLEN.
VARO! LAVATTAESSA OLET ALTTINA LASERSÅTEILYLLE.

VARNING: LASERSTRÅLNING NÅR DENNA DEL ÅR ÖPPNAD ÅLÅ TUIJOTA SÅTEESEENSTIRRA
EJ IN I STRÅLEN

VARNING: LASERSTRÅLNING NAR DENNA DEL ÅR ÖPPNADSTIRRA EJ IN I STRÅLEN
ADVARSEL: LASERSTRÅLING NAR DEKSEL ÅPNESSTIRR IKKE INN I STRÅLEN

English

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LCD pixel statement

The LCD unit is produced with high-precision manufacturing techniques.
Nevertheless, some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or
red dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute
a malfunction.

Radio device regulatory notice

Note: Below regulatory information is for models with wireless
LAN and / or Bluetooth only.

General

This product complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of any
country or region in which it has been 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 following
harmonized standard:

• Article 3.1(a) Health and Safety

EN60950-1:2001+ A11:2004

•

• EN50371:2002

• Article 3.1(b) EMC

EN301 489-1 V1.4.1

•

• EN301 489-3 V1.4.1

• EN301 489-17 V1.2.1

• Article 3.2 Spectrum Usages

EN300 220-3 V1.1.1

•

• EN300 328 V1.6.1

• EN300 440-2 V1.1.2

• EN301 893 V1.2.3

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List of applicable countries

EU member states as of May 2004 are: Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Greece,
Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal,
Finland, Sweden, United Kingdom Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Hungary,
Czech Republic, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Cyprus and Malta. Usage allowed in
the countries of European Union, as well as Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and
Liechtenstein. This device must be used in strict accordance with the regulations
and constraints in the country of use. For further information, please contact
local office in the country of use.

The FCC RF safety requirement

The radiated output power of the wireless LAN Mini PCI Card and Bluetooth
card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the
notebook PC 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 of each RF option device.

Caution: To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance
requirements, a separation distance of at least 20 cm (8 inches)
must be maintained between the antenna for the integrated
wireless LAN Mini PCI Card built in to the screen section and all
persons.

English

Note: The Acer wireless Mini PCI adapter implements a
transmission diversity function. The function does not emit radio
frequencies simultaneously from both antennas. One of the
antennas is selected automatically or manually (by users) to ensure
good quality radiocommunication.

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2 This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 to

5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC requires this product to be used indoors for

the frequency range 5.15 to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful

interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems.
3 High power radar are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 to 5.35 GHz

and 5.65 to 5.85 GHz bands. These radar stations can cause interference

with and/or damage this device.
4 An improper installation or unauthorized use may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. Also any tampering of the internal

antenna will void the FCC certification and your warranty.

Canada — Low-power license-exempt radio
communication devices (RSS-210)

a Common information

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference, 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 for the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor usage to reduce

potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems.

• High power radars are allocated as primary users (meaning they have

priority) of 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz and these radars could

cause interference and/or damage to LELAN (Licence-Exempt Local Area

Network) devices.

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LCD panel ergonomic specifications

Design viewing distance 500 mm
Design inclination angle 0.0°
Design azimuth angle 90.0°
Viewing direction range class Class IV
Screen tilt angle 85.0°
Design screen illuminance • Illuminance level:

α)] lx where α = 85°

• Color: Source D65

Reflection class of LCD panel
(positive and negative polarity)

Image polarity Both
Reference white:

Pre-setting of luminance and
color temperature @ 6500K
(tested under BM7)

Pixel fault class Class II

• Ordinary LCD: Class I

• Protective or Acer CrystalBrite

• Yn

• u'n

• v'n

[250 + (250cos

Class III

™

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LCD: