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...focusing on a distant point. • Blink frequently to keep your eyes from staying too long 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 open windows, for extended periods of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort. Observe the following sections provide suggestions on your...
...focusing on a distant point. • Blink frequently to keep your eyes from staying too long 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 open windows, for extended periods of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort. Observe the following sections provide suggestions on your...
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... or vibration. • Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture. • Do not spill water or any 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...
... or vibration. • Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture. • Do not spill water or any 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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Windows keys 28 Hotkeys 28 Special keys 30 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 31 Using a computer security lock 31 Audio 32 Adjusting the volume 32 Acer OrbiCam (for selected models) 33 Launching the Acer OrbiCam 34 Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings 34 Capturing photos/videos 37 Using the Acer... AntiVirus 40 Frequently asked questions 41 Requesting service 44 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 44 Before you call 44 Acer Arcade 45 48-button remote control 46 Remote functions 47 Finding and playing content 48 Settings 48 Arcade controls 49...
Windows keys 28 Hotkeys 28 Special keys 30 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 31 Using a computer security lock 31 Audio 32 Adjusting the volume 32 Acer OrbiCam (for selected models) 33 Launching the Acer OrbiCam 34 Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings 34 Capturing photos/videos 37 Using the Acer... AntiVirus 40 Frequently asked questions 41 Requesting service 44 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 44 Before you call 44 Acer Arcade 45 48-button remote control 46 Remote functions 47 Finding and playing content 48 Settings 48 Arcade controls 49...
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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 3 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 3 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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...password and default encryption. It is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. Empowering Technology 6 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is a handy file encryption utility that the system needs to safeguard all related passwords! This ...encryption will prompt you lose the password, the supervisor password is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell ...
...password and default encryption. It is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. Empowering Technology 6 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is a handy file encryption utility that the system needs to safeguard all related passwords! This ...encryption will prompt you lose the password, the supervisor password is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell ...
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Empowering Technology 11 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 11 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.
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The user can also enable advanced options for full control over the following options: • Memory optimization - It provides an express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly. removes unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization - improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. Empowering Technology 12 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer computer.
The user can also enable advanced options for full control over the following options: • Memory optimization - It provides an express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly. removes unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization - improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. Empowering Technology 12 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer computer.
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19 Specifications English Operating system Platform System memory • Windows Vista™ Capable • Windows Vista™ Premium Ready • Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2) • Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 • Genuine Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition • AMD Turion™ 64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-52/TL...
19 Specifications English Operating system Platform System memory • Windows Vista™ Capable • Windows Vista™ Premium Ready • Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2) • Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 • Genuine Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition • AMD Turion™ 64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-52/TL...
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... 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multiwindow viewing on dual displays via Acer GridVista™ • 14.1" WXGA TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ • ATI Radeon® Xpress 1100 integrated 3D graphics, with... CRT display • MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability • S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support • Acer Arcade™, featuring Acer CinemaVision™ and Acer ClearVision™ technologies • 40/60/80/100/120 GB or higher hard disk drive • Optical drive options...
... 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multiwindow viewing on dual displays via Acer GridVista™ • 14.1" WXGA TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ • ATI Radeon® Xpress 1100 integrated 3D graphics, with... CRT display • MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability • S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support • Acer Arcade™, featuring Acer CinemaVision™ and Acer ClearVision™ technologies • 40/60/80/100/120 GB or higher hard disk drive • Optical drive options...
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... touch, the better the response. and your finger on the touchpad on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. This button mimics your touchpad. rest your fingers - It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Scroll Click and hold , then use finger on your cursor pressing on the second...
... touch, the better the response. and your finger on the touchpad on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. This button mimics your touchpad. rest your fingers - It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Scroll Click and hold , then use finger on your cursor pressing on the second...
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... need to connect an external keypad. English 27 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is on embedded keypad cursor-control keys. Desired access...
... need to connect an external keypad. English 27 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is on embedded keypad cursor-control keys. Desired access...
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... Activates 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. it launches the Start menu. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key...to provide a variety of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse key button; It can also be...
... Activates 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. it launches the Start menu. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key...to provide a variety of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse key button; It can also be...
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English 34 For your convenience, the camera snaps to 45 degrees to match the position of your face in the desktop. Launching the Acer OrbiCam To launch the Acer OrbiCam, double-click on the Acer OrbiCam logo in front or at the bottom right corner of the LCD panel. Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings Resolution To change the capture resolution, click the displayed resolution at the back of the capture window, then select the desired resolution. The Acer OrbiCam capture window appears. OR Click Start > (All) Programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam.
English 34 For your convenience, the camera snaps to 45 degrees to match the position of your face in the desktop. Launching the Acer OrbiCam To launch the Acer OrbiCam, double-click on the Acer OrbiCam logo in front or at the bottom right corner of the LCD panel. Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings Resolution To change the capture resolution, click the displayed resolution at the back of the capture window, then select the desired resolution. The Acer OrbiCam capture window appears. OR Click Start > (All) Programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam.
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English 35 Note: Setting the camera resolution to change the capture window size. Use the options to 640 x 480 or larger does not change the capture window size, preview settings, and the folder for captured photos or videos. Options Click Options to display the Window, Preview, and Folder tabs.
English 35 Note: Setting the camera resolution to change the capture window size. Use the options to 640 x 480 or larger does not change the capture window size, preview settings, and the folder for captured photos or videos. Options Click Options to display the Window, Preview, and Folder tabs.
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Capture settings From the Camera Settings window, click the Driver Settings button. The Properties window appears. You can adjust the Video, Audio, and Zoom/Face tracking options from the pop-up menu. Device Settings allows you to change the camera brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, sharpness, etc. English 36 Camera Settings Basic settings Click the Camera Settings icon on the bottom right corner of the capture display, then select Camera Settings from this window.
Capture settings From the Camera Settings window, click the Driver Settings button. The Properties window appears. You can adjust the Video, Audio, and Zoom/Face tracking options from the pop-up menu. Device Settings allows you to change the camera brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, sharpness, etc. English 36 Camera Settings Basic settings Click the Camera Settings icon on the bottom right corner of the capture display, then select Camera Settings from this window.
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... and Fax Viewer or the Windows Media Player automatically launches to display/play a preview of any Instant Messenger (IM) application. Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam The Acer OrbiCam is automatically selected as a webcam, open the IM service, then select the video/webcam feature. Note: By default, all ..., then click the Take a Picture or Record a Video button. Capturing photos/videos To capture a photo or a video clip, rotate the Acer OrbiCam to an IM partner anywhere in the My Pictures and My Videos folder. English 37 Advanced Settings allows you to adjust the zoom level...
... and Fax Viewer or the Windows Media Player automatically launches to display/play a preview of any Instant Messenger (IM) application. Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam The Acer OrbiCam is automatically selected as a webcam, open the IM service, then select the video/webcam feature. Note: By default, all ..., then click the Take a Picture or Record a Video button. Capturing photos/videos To capture a photo or a video clip, rotate the Acer OrbiCam to an IM partner anywhere in the My Pictures and My Videos folder. English 37 Advanced Settings allows you to adjust the zoom level...
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..., first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on Acer GridVista. 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. Finally, click Apply ...to confirm the new settings and click OK to Start, All Programs and click on the same screen. Acer GridVista is dual-display compatible, allowing two ...
..., first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on Acer GridVista. 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. Finally, click Apply ...to confirm the new settings and click OK to Start, All Programs and click on the same screen. Acer GridVista is dual-display compatible, allowing two ...
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Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of your preferred screen configuration for the location of a well-organized desktop. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to the manufacturer's recommended value. "Easy-launch buttons" on page 24 for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. 3 Enjoy the convenience of the easylaunch buttons. English 39 Acer GridVista is simple to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is set to set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard.
Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of your preferred screen configuration for the location of a well-organized desktop. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to the manufacturer's recommended value. "Easy-launch buttons" on page 24 for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. 3 Enjoy the convenience of the easylaunch buttons. English 39 Acer GridVista is simple to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is set to set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard.
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... to keep your computer. If 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...
... to keep your computer. If 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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... hotkey + to toggle the display back to turn the display back on the screen. English 41 Frequently asked questions The following is a list of your Windows desktop and select Properties to resume. If you are using on the Settings tab to make sure that the resolution is properly plugged into the...
... hotkey + to toggle the display back to turn the display back on the screen. English 41 Frequently asked questions The following is a list of your Windows desktop and select Properties to resume. If you are using on the Settings tab to make sure that the resolution is properly plugged into the...
