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...8226; Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to "Regulations and safety notices" on page 79 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 ...good work habits Develop the following work for only short periods, take breaks regularly, and do not recommend using a display visor, such as open windows, for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by: • placing your display in the AcerSystem User's Guide...
...8226; Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to "Regulations and safety notices" on page 79 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 ...good work habits Develop the following work for only short periods, take breaks regularly, and do not recommend using a display visor, such as open windows, for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by: • placing your display in the AcerSystem User's Guide...
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... cord, do any other device. • Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off. • Use the power button You can also shut down the computer...
... cord, do any other device. • Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off. • Use the power button You can also shut down the computer...
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... the keyboard 30 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 30 Windows keys 31 Hotkeys 31 Special keys 33 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) disk 34 Using a computer security lock 34 Audio 35 Adjusting the volume 35 Using the system utilities 36 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 36 Launch Manager 37 Norton...
... the keyboard 30 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 30 Windows keys 31 Hotkeys 31 Special keys 33 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) disk 34 Using a computer security lock 34 Audio 35 Adjusting the volume 35 Using the system utilities 36 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 36 Launch Manager 37 Norton...
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...65 IEEE 1394 port 65 PC Card slot 66 ExpressCard 67 Installing memory 68 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables 69 Acer Arcade TV set-up wizard (Windows XP Home and Professional) 71 BIOS utility 72 Boot sequence 72 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 72 Password 72 Using software... 73 Playing DVD movies 73 Power management 74 Acer eRecovery Management 74 Create backup 75 Restore from backup 75 Create factory default ...
...65 IEEE 1394 port 65 PC Card slot 66 ExpressCard 67 Installing memory 68 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables 69 Acer Arcade TV set-up wizard (Windows XP Home and Professional) 71 BIOS utility 72 Boot sequence 72 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 72 Password 72 Using software... 73 Playing DVD movies 73 Power management 74 Acer eRecovery Management 74 Create backup 75 Restore from backup 75 Create factory default ...
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... sure to encrypt a file is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick and easy ...files from being accessed by default, or you can choose to enter your encrypted file! The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you lose the password, the supervisor password is the only other... encryption. Note: The password used to encrypt files by unauthorized persons. Empowering Technology 2 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is a handy file encryption utility that the system needs to decrypt it. ...
... sure to encrypt a file is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick and easy ...files from being accessed by default, or you can choose to enter your encrypted file! The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you lose the password, the supervisor password is the only other... encryption. Note: The password used to encrypt files by unauthorized persons. Empowering Technology 2 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is a handy file encryption utility that the system needs to decrypt it. ...
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removes unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization - Empowering Technology 5 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer computer. It provides an express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly. improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. The user can also enable advanced options for full control over the following options: • Memory optimization -
removes unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization - Empowering Technology 5 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer computer. It provides an express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly. improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. The user can also enable advanced options for full control over the following options: • Memory optimization -
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Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation. • Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for power users on Acer computer. Empowering Technology 8 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications, change BIOS passwords or other Windows settings, and to monitor the system health status.
Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation. • Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for power users on Acer computer. Empowering Technology 8 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications, change BIOS passwords or other Windows settings, and to monitor the system health status.
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For additional options, click "Settings" to: • Set alarms. • Re-load factory defaults. • Select what actions to the panel in the upper half of the window.. Empowering Technology 10 Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to be taken when the cover is closed or the power button is pressed. • Set passwords for accessing the system after Hibernation or Standby. • View information about Acer ePower Management.
For additional options, click "Settings" to: • Set alarms. • Re-load factory defaults. • Select what actions to the panel in the upper half of the window.. Empowering Technology 10 Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to be taken when the cover is closed or the power button is pressed. • Set passwords for accessing the system after Hibernation or Standby. • View information about Acer ePower Management.
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... 2005 (Rollup 2) • Genuine Windows® XP Professional X64 Edition Platform System memory Display Windows® Vista ™Capable PCs come with Windows® XP installed, and can be upgraded to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) • 15.4" WXGA Acer CrystalBrite™ TFT LCD, 1280 ... OS support • ATI Radeon® Xpress 1100 or Xpress1200 chipset Up to 2 GB of DDR2 533/667 MHz memory, upgradeable to Windows® Vista™. For more information on dual displays via Acer GridVista™ • 15" XGA color TFT LCD, 1024 x 768 pixel resolution
... 2005 (Rollup 2) • Genuine Windows® XP Professional X64 Edition Platform System memory Display Windows® Vista ™Capable PCs come with Windows® XP installed, and can be upgraded to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) • 15.4" WXGA Acer CrystalBrite™ TFT LCD, 1280 ... OS support • ATI Radeon® Xpress 1100 or Xpress1200 chipset Up to 2 GB of DDR2 533/667 MHz memory, upgradeable to Windows® Vista™. For more information on dual displays via Acer GridVista™ • 15" XGA color TFT LCD, 1024 x 768 pixel resolution
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...; 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel, international language support Touchpad with 4-way scroll button 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad Four easy-launch buttons: Empowering Key, email, Internet, user-programmable button Six/seven media.../pause, stop, previous, next (for selected models) Two communication switches: WLAN, Bluetooth® Acer remote controls (for selected models) : • Acer Arcade™ (48 keys) • Windows® Media Center Edition (uses an external USB CIR receiver) ExpressCard™/34 slot (for selected...
...; 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel, international language support Touchpad with 4-way scroll button 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad Four easy-launch buttons: Empowering Key, email, Internet, user-programmable button Six/seven media.../pause, stop, previous, next (for selected models) Two communication switches: WLAN, Bluetooth® Acer remote controls (for selected models) : • Acer Arcade™ (48 keys) • Windows® Media Center Edition (uses an external USB CIR receiver) ExpressCard™/34 slot (for selected...
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.... English 28 Touchpad The built-in touchpad is the same as you how to use the touchpad: • Move your finger across the surface of Windows applications. This means the cursor responds as clicking the left button. • Use the 4-way scroll (3) button to scroll up or down and move the...
.... English 28 Touchpad The built-in touchpad is the same as you how to use the touchpad: • Move your finger across the surface of Windows applications. This means the cursor responds as clicking the left button. • Use the 4-way scroll (3) button to scroll up or down and move the...
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... the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button); rest your finger on the touchpad on your fingers - It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel.
... the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button); rest your finger on the touchpad on your fingers - It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel.
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English 30 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you press the up or down when you ...
English 30 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you press the up or down when you ...
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...the next Taskbar button. < > + : Opens the My Computer window. < > + : Opens Help and Support Center. < > + : Opens the Search Results window. < > + : Opens the Run dialog box. < > + : Minimizes all windows. + < > + : Undoes the minimize all windows action. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the ...right mouse key button; Application This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; It can also be used with other key in the hotkey combination. it opens the application's context ...
...the next Taskbar button. < > + : Opens the My Computer window. < > + : Opens Help and Support Center. < > + : Opens the Search Results window. < > + : Opens the Run dialog box. < > + : Minimizes all windows. + < > + : Undoes the minimize all windows action. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the ...right mouse key button; Application This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; It can also be used with other key in the hotkey combination. it opens the application's context ...
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...All Programs and click on Settings. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend my Windows desktop onto this function, please go to complete the process. To access this monitor. You may choose any one of your notebook, ... utilities Note: The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only. To enable the dual monitor feature of the four display settings indicated below: 12 2 13 1 3 2 13 2 4 Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is connected, then, select Start, Control ...
...All Programs and click on Settings. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend my Windows desktop onto this function, please go to complete the process. To access this monitor. You may choose any one of your notebook, ... utilities Note: The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only. To enable the dual monitor feature of the four display settings indicated below: 12 2 13 1 3 2 13 2 4 Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is connected, then, select Start, Control ...
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You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on page 27 for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. 3 Enjoy the convenience of the easylaunch buttons. "Easy-launch buttons" on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to the manufacturer's... recommended value. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is simple to set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. English 37...
You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on page 27 for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. 3 Enjoy the convenience of the easylaunch buttons. "Easy-launch buttons" on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to the manufacturer's... recommended value. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is simple to set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. English 37...
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... in the background so that you are using the computer when the scheduled scan begins, it runs in the Windows taskbar, highlight Programs, and select Norton AntiVirus. 2 In the Norton AntiVirus main window, click Scans. 3 In the Scans panel, click Run Full System Scan. 4 When the scan is an anti-virus software...
... in the background so that you are using the computer when the scheduled scan begins, it runs in the Windows taskbar, highlight Programs, and select Norton AntiVirus. 2 In the Norton AntiVirus main window, click Scans. 3 In the Scans panel, click Run Full System Scan. 4 When the scan is an anti-virus software...
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... computer. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to make sure that the resolution is a list of your Windows desktop and select Properties to restart the system. Resolutions lower than this native resoution, the screen expands to fill the computer display. I turned on an...
... computer. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to make sure that the resolution is a list of your Windows desktop and select Properties to restart the system. Resolutions lower than this native resoution, the screen expands to fill the computer display. I turned on an...
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... to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the taskbar. I want to adjust the volume. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the power. If it is heard from the computer...
... to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the taskbar. I want to adjust the volume. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the power. If it is heard from the computer...
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... back up my location to its original settings without recovery CDs. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to the Windows manual. Note: Please note, on first booting your notebook, that the printer cable is connected securely to the computer's parallel port or a USB...
... back up my location to its original settings without recovery CDs. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to the Windows manual. Note: Please note, on first booting your notebook, that the printer cable is connected securely to the computer's parallel port or a USB...