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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.

If it is lit, check the following:

Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in the external USB floppy drive? Remove or replace it with a system disk and press <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Del> to restart the system.

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.

Image is not full-screen.

Each computer display has a different native resolution depending on the screen. If you set the resolution lower than this native resoution, the screen expands to fill the computer display. Right-click on your Windows desktop and select Properties to bring up the "Display Properties" dialog box. Then click on the Settings tab to make sure that the resolution is set to the appropriate resolution. Resolutions lower than the specified resolution are not full-screen on the computer or on an external monitor.

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Contents Users Guide Ferrari 5000 SeriesPage Using electrical power Information for your safety and comfortSafety instructions Turning the product off before cleaningProduct servicing Disposal instructions Replacing the battery pack Telephone line safetyMercury advisory Finding your comfort zone Tips and information for comfortable useTaking care of your vision Vii Developing good work habitsTurning your computer on and off Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst things first Your guidesTaking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your computerClick on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off Cleaning and servicing Taking care of your battery packPlease refer to Frequently asked questions on Contents Using the system utilities Securing your computer Index Empowering Technology password Acer Empowering TechnologyTo create a new power profile Acer ePower ManagementAC mode Adapter mode DC mode Battery modeBattery status Empowering Technology Acer ePresentation Management Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eLock Management Empowering Technology Acer eRecovery Management Empowering Technology Acer eSettings Management Acer ePerformance Management Front view Your Acer notebook tourIcon Item Description Programs. See Easy-launch buttons on Closed front viewIcon Description English Left view Right view Hdmi Rear viewBase view Specifications English English English Acpi Function Description IndicatorsEasy-launch buttons Easy-launch button Default applicationTouchpad basics TouchpadFunction Left button Right Main touchpad Center Button Lock key Description Using the keyboardDesired access Num Lock on Num Lock off Lock keys and embedded numeric keypadHotkeys Windows keysKey Description Technology on Acer EmpoweringHotkey Icon Function Description Fn + F1 Fn + F2Special keys Euro symbolUS dollar sign Usage Using the Bluetooth wireless optical mouseInstallation Recharging the Bluetooth mouseEnglish Layout Acer Bluetooth VoIP PhonePackage contents Getting to know your VoIP phoneCharging the phone LED indicatorsInfo bar Using Acer VCM Voice Connection ManagerInstalling Acer VCM Using Acer VCMGeneral tab Connecting the phone to your notebookMenu item Function IM Control tabEnglish Using the phone Ejecting the optical CD or DVD disk Using a computer security lockAudio Adjusting the volume# Item Acer OrbiCamGetting to know your Acer OrbiCam Rotating the Acer OrbiCamResolution Changing the Acer OrbiCam settingsLaunching the Acer OrbiCam Basic settings Camera SettingsOptions Pictures and My Videos folder Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcamCapture settings Capturing photos/videosEnabling the Acer VisageON Using the face tracking feature Using video effects selected models only Acer GridVista dual-display compatible Using the system utilitiesLaunch Manager How do I check for viruses? Norton AntiVirusScans panel, click Run Full System Scan Nothing appears on the screen Frequently asked questionsImage is not full-screen Printer does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modemNo audio is heard from the computer Keyboard does not respondEnglish International Travelers Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call Preparing the computer Disconnecting from the desktopTaking your notebook PC with you Moving aroundWhat to bring to meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to take with you Traveling with the computer Setting up a home officeSpecial considerations What to bring with you Traveling internationally with the computerUsing passwords Using a computer security lockSecuring your computer Setting passwords Entering passwordsConnectivity options Expanding through optionsFax/data modem Fast Infrared FIR Built-in network featureIeee 1394 port Universal Serial Bus USBInserting a PC Card PC Card slotEjecting a PC Card Inserting an ExpressCard ExpressCardEjecting an ExpressCard Boot sequence Bios utilityInstalling memory Playing DVD movies Enable disk-to-disk recoveryPassword Using softwareAcer eRecovery Management Power managementRestore from backup Create backupRe-install bundled software without CD Create factory default image CDChange password Error messages Troubleshooting tipsError messages Corrective action Energy Star guidelines compliance Regulations and safety noticesFCC notice Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Modem noticesOperation conditions Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiensList of applicable countries TBREnglish LCD pixel statement Laser compliance statementMacrovision copyright protection notice European Union EU Radio device regulatory notice GeneralEN 61000-3-2/-3 FCC RF safety requirement English ZC3 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of ConformityDeclaration of Conformity for CE Marking LCD panel ergonomic specifications CD-ROM IndexEnglish