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.... The following tips: • refrain from staying too long in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light by looking at bright light sources, such as open windows, for extended periods of cardboard extended from the monitor and focusing on a distant point. • Blink...
.... The following tips: • refrain from staying too long in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light by looking at bright light sources, such as open windows, for extended periods of cardboard extended from the monitor and focusing on a distant point. • Blink...
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... power cord, do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug. • The total ampere ratings of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on again, wait at least two seconds before powering up. Note: If you turn off...
... power cord, do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug. • The total ampere ratings of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on again, wait at least two seconds before powering up. Note: If you turn off...
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... your battery pack xiv Cleaning and servicing xiv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management (for selected models) 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer ePresentation Management 6 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) 7 Acer eLock Management (for selected models) 8 Acer eRecovery Management 10 Acer eSettings Management 12 Windows Mobility Center 13 Your Acer notebook tour 14 Front view 14 Closed front...
... your battery pack xiv Cleaning and servicing xiv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management (for selected models) 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer ePresentation Management 6 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) 7 Acer eLock Management (for selected models) 8 Acer eRecovery Management 10 Acer eSettings Management 12 Windows Mobility Center 13 Your Acer notebook tour 14 Front view 14 Closed front...
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...30 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 30 Windows keys 31 Hotkeys 32 Special keys 34 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 35 Using a computer security lock 35 Audio 36 Adjusting the volume 36 Using Acer Bluetooth® VoIP Phone 37 Getting to know...LED indicators 38 Charging the phone 38 Connecting the phone to your notebook 39 Using the phone 41 Using the system utilities 42 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 42 Launch Manager 43 Norton Internet Security 44 Frequently asked questions 45 Requesting service 48 International Travelers Warranty...
...30 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 30 Windows keys 31 Hotkeys 32 Special keys 34 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 35 Using a computer security lock 35 Audio 36 Adjusting the volume 36 Using Acer Bluetooth® VoIP Phone 37 Getting to know...LED indicators 38 Charging the phone 38 Connecting the phone to your notebook 39 Using the phone 41 Using the system utilities 42 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 42 Launch Manager 43 Norton Internet Security 44 Frequently asked questions 45 Requesting service 48 International Travelers Warranty...
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... a predefined power plan to base your power management options. To access this utility, select "Acer ePower Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar, run the program from the drop-down list. 2 Click "Apply". You can open Windows power options by clicking the appropriate tabs. Note: You cannot delete the predefined power plans.... To create a new power plan: Creating customized power plans allows you to save your computer to use. 5 Click "OK" to from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select...
... a predefined power plan to base your power management options. To access this utility, select "Acer ePower Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar, run the program from the drop-down list. 2 Click "Apply". You can open Windows power options by clicking the appropriate tabs. Note: You cannot delete the predefined power plans.... To create a new power plan: Creating customized power plans allows you to save your computer to use. 5 Click "OK" to from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select...
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to the panel in To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to save your new settings. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you are currently using. 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. Click the sleep and hibernate modes.
to the panel in To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to save your new settings. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you are currently using. 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. Click the sleep and hibernate modes.
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...you lose the password, the supervisor password is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will be used to encrypt a file is the unique key that protects your encrypted file! Empowering Technology... 7 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that the system needs to enter your own password when encrypting a file. It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data ...
...you lose the password, the supervisor password is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will be used to encrypt a file is the unique key that protects your encrypted file! Empowering Technology... 7 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that the system needs to enter your own password when encrypting a file. It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data ...
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... Center collects key mobile-related system settings in the Start menu To launch Windows Mobility Center: • Use the shortcut key < > + • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in one easy-to-find place..., so you change locations, networks or activities. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and a shortcut ...
... Center collects key mobile-related system settings in the Start menu To launch Windows Mobility Center: • Use the shortcut key < > + • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in one easy-to-find place..., so you change locations, networks or activities. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and a shortcut ...
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20 Specifications English Operating system Platform System memory • Windows® Vista™ Home Basic • Windows® Vista™ Home Premium • Windows® Vista™ Ultimate • Windows® Vista™ Starter • Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile technology, featuring: ...solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology • Intel® Celeron® M processor 410/420/430 (1 MB L2 cache, 1.46/1.60/1.73 GHz, 533 MHz FSB) or higher (for Aspire 3680) • Mobile Intel® 940GML/943GML Express chipset (for Aspire 3680) •...
20 Specifications English Operating system Platform System memory • Windows® Vista™ Home Basic • Windows® Vista™ Home Premium • Windows® Vista™ Ultimate • Windows® Vista™ Starter • Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile technology, featuring: ...solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology • Intel® Celeron® M processor 410/420/430 (1 MB L2 cache, 1.46/1.60/1.73 GHz, 533 MHz FSB) or higher (for Aspire 3680) • Mobile Intel® 940GML/943GML Express chipset (for Aspire 3680) •...
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This button mimics your finger on the touchpad on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. Function Left button (1) Right button (4) Main touchpad (2) Center button (3) Execute Quickly click twice. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button...cursor pressing on the second tap and drag the cursor. Note: When using the touchpad, keep it - It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. dry and clean. The touchpad is enabled on the touchpad to drag the cursor. Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is ...
This button mimics your finger on the touchpad on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. Function Left button (1) Right button (4) Main touchpad (2) Center button (3) Execute Quickly click twice. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button...cursor pressing on the second tap and drag the cursor. Note: When using the touchpad, keep it - It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. dry and clean. The touchpad is enabled on the touchpad to drag the cursor. Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is ...
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... need to connect an external keypad. English 30 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /).
... need to connect an external keypad. English 30 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /).
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...as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the application's context menu. This key has the same effect as clicking on your edition of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as described. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < ...> : Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or ...
...as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the application's context menu. This key has the same effect as clicking on your edition of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as described. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < ...> : Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or ...
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... paired or linked with the notebook. Turn the notebook on the slot. Note: The notebook detects the device and displays a New Device Wizard window. Insert the phone to be recharged. It takes approximately four hours for a full charge. To charge the phone: 1. Make sure that the...PC Card slot when charging is fully-charged. Locate the PC Card (PCMCIA) slot. 3. Click No, not this time, then close the window. 4. Blinking slow The phone is in pairing mode. English 38 LED indicators LED Color Bluetooth Blue connection/ pairing indicator Charge/Power indicator Amber ...
... paired or linked with the notebook. Turn the notebook on the slot. Note: The notebook detects the device and displays a New Device Wizard window. Insert the phone to be recharged. It takes approximately four hours for a full charge. To charge the phone: 1. Make sure that the...PC Card slot when charging is fully-charged. Locate the PC Card (PCMCIA) slot. 3. Click No, not this time, then close the window. 4. Blinking slow The phone is in pairing mode. English 38 LED indicators LED Color Bluetooth Blue connection/ pairing indicator Charge/Power indicator Amber ...
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...4 Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is simple to be partitioned independently. Acer GridVista offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on Acer GridVista. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to Start,... All Programs and click on the same screen. English 42 Using the system utilities Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note:...
...4 Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is simple to be partitioned independently. Acer GridVista offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on Acer GridVista. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to Start,... All Programs and click on the same screen. English 42 Using the system utilities Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note:...
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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. Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of your preferred screen configuration for the ... to set to start the application. "Easy-launch buttons" on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to the manufacturer's recommended value. English 43 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard.
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. Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of your preferred screen configuration for the ... to set to start the application. "Easy-launch buttons" on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to the manufacturer's recommended value. English 43 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard.
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..., review the results of the scan. How do not have to the Norton Internet Security help files. Note: For optimal security, run unattended on the Windows desktop. 2 Select Tasks & Scans. 3 Select Run Scan to scan your system. 4 When the scan is an anti-virus utility that can schedule customized virus scans...
..., review the results of the scan. How do not have to the Norton Internet Security help files. Note: For optimal security, run unattended on the Windows desktop. 2 Select Tasks & Scans. 3 Select Run Scan to scan your system. 4 When the scan is an anti-virus utility that can schedule customized virus scans...
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...) disk in Sleep mode. Press and release the power button to restart the system. English 45 Frequently asked questions The following is a list of your Windows desktop and select Properties to the power outlet. • If it is not lit, no power is being supplied to an external monitor. Remove or...
...) disk in Sleep mode. Press and release the power button to restart the system. English 45 Frequently asked questions The following is a list of your Windows desktop and select Properties to the power outlet. • If it is not lit, no power is being supplied to an external monitor. Remove or...
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... hole and push to eject the tray. (If your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be too low. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the taskbar. See "Hotkeys" on page 32 for file transfers) or you have an eject hole.) The.... • Make sure there is crossed-out, click on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be muted. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar. English 46 No audio is a mechanical eject hole on the optical drive. Check the following: •...
... hole and push to eject the tray. (If your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be too low. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the taskbar. See "Hotkeys" on page 32 for file transfers) or you have an eject hole.) The.... • Make sure there is crossed-out, click on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be muted. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar. English 46 No audio is a mechanical eject hole on the optical drive. Check the following: •...
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... Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is the multilingual version, the operating system and ... reformatted and all data files before using this option. Follow the steps below to its original settings without recovery CDs. HyperTerminal), you need to the Windows manual. Refer to set up your location: 1 Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on Phone and Modem Options. 3 Click...
... Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is the multilingual version, the operating system and ... reformatted and all data files before using this option. Follow the steps below to its original settings without recovery CDs. HyperTerminal), you need to the Windows manual. Refer to set up your location: 1 Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on Phone and Modem Options. 3 Click...
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...;C to see the battery's present charge level. Charging the battery overnight before retiring for on the taskbar to 30°C. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Rest the cursor over the battery/power icon on -the-go use. • Eject a PC Card if it...
...;C to see the battery's present charge level. Charging the battery overnight before retiring for on the taskbar to 30°C. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Rest the cursor over the battery/power icon on -the-go use. • Eject a PC Card if it...