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...display's viewing angle • using a glare-reduction filter • using the computer on page 85 in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light by : • placing your display in the AcerSystem User's Guide. vii Eyes • Rest...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 cardboard extended from drying out. Developing good work habits Develop the following work for only short periods, take breaks regularly...
...display's viewing angle • using a glare-reduction filter • using the computer on page 85 in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light by : • placing your display in the AcerSystem User's Guide. vii Eyes • Rest...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 cardboard extended from drying out. Developing good work habits Develop the following work for only short periods, take breaks regularly...
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... not expose the computer to any cables away from foot traffic. • When unplugging the power cord, do any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on the plug. • The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not...
... not expose the computer to any cables away from foot traffic. • When unplugging the power cord, do any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on the plug. • The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not...
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... 28 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 28 Windows keys 29 Hotkeys 29 Special keys 31 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) disk 32 Using a computer security lock 32 Audio 33 Adjusting the volume 33 Acer OrbiCam 34 Launching the Acer OrbiCam 35 Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings 35 Capturing photos/videos 37 Using...
... 28 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 28 Windows keys 29 Hotkeys 29 Special keys 31 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) disk 32 Using a computer security lock 32 Audio 33 Adjusting the volume 33 Acer OrbiCam 34 Launching the Acer OrbiCam 35 Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings 35 Capturing photos/videos 37 Using...
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...70 IEEE 1394 port 70 PC Card slot 71 ExpressCard 72 Installing memory 73 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables 74 Acer Arcade TV set-up wizard (Windows XP Home and Professional) 76 BIOS utility 77 Boot sequence 77 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 77 Password 77 Using software... 78 Playing DVD movies 78 Power management 79 Acer eRecovery Management 79 Create backup 80 Restore from backup 80 Create factory default ...
...70 IEEE 1394 port 70 PC Card slot 71 ExpressCard 72 Installing memory 73 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables 74 Acer Arcade TV set-up wizard (Windows XP Home and Professional) 76 BIOS utility 77 Boot sequence 77 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 77 Password 77 Using software... 78 Playing DVD movies 78 Power management 79 Acer eRecovery Management 79 Create backup 80 Restore from backup 80 Create factory default ...
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There are two passwords that the system needs to decrypt it. Note: The password used encrypt a file is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick and easy data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for a ...supervisor password and default file-specific password. If you encrypt each individual file. Be sure to decrypt your encrypted file! The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will be used to encrypt/decrypt a file: the supervisor password and the file-specific password. If you lose the ...
There are two passwords that the system needs to decrypt it. Note: The password used encrypt a file is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick and easy data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for a ...supervisor password and default file-specific password. If you encrypt each individual file. Be sure to decrypt your encrypted file! The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will be used to encrypt/decrypt a file: the supervisor password and the file-specific password. If you lose the ...
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It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: • Memory optimization - improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization - removes unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook.
It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: • Memory optimization - improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization - removes unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook.
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... and to both wired and wireless networks in the taskbar. You also have the option to set Acer eNet Management to optimize your Windows operating system, so your computer runs faster, smoother and better. Furthermore, Acer eSettings Management enables you boot up your notebook, or start automatically when you to start the program...
... and to both wired and wireless networks in the taskbar. You also have the option to set Acer eNet Management to optimize your Windows operating system, so your computer runs faster, smoother and better. Furthermore, Acer eSettings Management enables you boot up your notebook, or start automatically when you to start the program...
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... Management from the Empowering Technology interface, or double-click the Acer ePower Management icon in the task tray. Or, you can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to the panel ..., and Wired LAN. You can define up to use as a template. 3 Select whether used for the new scheme. 2 Choose existing scheme to three of the window. Create new power scheme 1 Assign a name for mains (AC) or battery mode. 4 Choose which power options best fit your own profiles. Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing...
... Management from the Empowering Technology interface, or double-click the Acer ePower Management icon in the task tray. Or, you can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to the panel ..., and Wired LAN. You can define up to use as a template. 3 Select whether used for the new scheme. 2 Choose existing scheme to three of the window. Create new power scheme 1 Assign a name for mains (AC) or battery mode. 4 Choose which power options best fit your own profiles. Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing...
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... Specifications 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 (Rollup 2) Aspire 5680/5630 Series Intel® Centrino® ...Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology Aspire 3690 Series • Intel® Celeron® M processor 410/420/430 (1 MB L2 cache, 1.46/1.60/1.73...
... Specifications 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 (Rollup 2) Aspire 5680/5630 Series Intel® Centrino® ...Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology Aspire 3690 Series • Intel® Celeron® M processor 410/420/430 (1 MB L2 cache, 1.46/1.60/1.73...
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...and graphics 19 • 15.4" WXGA color TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, 16:10 viewing ratio, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ • NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 7600SE with 128/256MB of external GDDR2 VRAM, supporting Microsoft® DirectX...featuring Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950, up to 224 MB of shared system memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 (for Aspire 3690 Series) • Dual independent display • 16.7 million colors • MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability • S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL)...
...and graphics 19 • 15.4" WXGA color TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, 16:10 viewing ratio, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ • NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 7600SE with 128/256MB of external GDDR2 VRAM, supporting Microsoft® DirectX...featuring Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950, up to 224 MB of shared system memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 (for Aspire 3690 Series) • Dual independent display • 16.7 million colors • MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability • S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL)...
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...Hibernation power-saving modes • 71 W 4800 mAh Li-ion battery pack (8-cell) or 44 W 4000 mAh Li-ion battery pack (6-cell) • Acer QuicCharge™ technology: • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge • 2.5-hour charge-in-use • 3-pin 90 ... "T" cursor layout; 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel • Touchpad with 4-way scroll button • 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support • Four easy-launch buttons: Empowering Key, email, Internet, user-programmable button ...
...Hibernation power-saving modes • 71 W 4800 mAh Li-ion battery pack (8-cell) or 44 W 4000 mAh Li-ion battery pack (6-cell) • Acer QuicCharge™ technology: • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge • 2.5-hour charge-in-use • 3-pin 90 ... "T" cursor layout; 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel • Touchpad with 4-way scroll button • 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support • Four easy-launch buttons: Empowering Key, email, Internet, user-programmable button ...
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... is the same as you how to use the touchpad: • Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move your finger across the surface of Windows applications. Touchpad basics The following items show you move the cursor. • Press the left and right buttons on its surface. This button mimics your...
... is the same as you how to use the touchpad: • Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move your finger across the surface of Windows applications. Touchpad basics The following items show you move the cursor. • Press the left and right buttons on its surface. This button mimics your...
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... touchpad to finger movement; Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is sensitive to drag the cursor. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Drag Click and hold to move up/ down/left/ right. rest your touchpad. Scroll Click and hold , then use finger on the second...
... touchpad to finger movement; Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is sensitive to drag the cursor. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Drag Click and hold to move up/ down/left/ right. rest your touchpad. Scroll Click and hold , then use finger on the second...
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... Hold while using cursor-control keys. English 28 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 /). normal manner. Use this mode when you need to connect an...
... Hold while using cursor-control keys. English 28 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 /). normal manner. Use this mode when you need to connect an...
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... access most of functions: < > + : 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. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse...
... access most of functions: < > + : 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. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse...
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Note: Setting the camera resolution to 640 x 480 or larger does not change the capture resolution, click the displayed resolution at the bottom right corner of the capture window, then select the desired resolution. OR Click Start > All Programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam. Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings Resolution To change the capture window size. English 35 Launching the Acer OrbiCam To launch the Acer OrbiCam, double-click on the Acer OrbiCam logo in the desktop. The Acer OrbiCam capture window appears.
Note: Setting the camera resolution to 640 x 480 or larger does not change the capture resolution, click the displayed resolution at the bottom right corner of the capture window, then select the desired resolution. OR Click Start > All Programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam. Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings Resolution To change the capture window size. English 35 Launching the Acer OrbiCam To launch the Acer OrbiCam, double-click on the Acer OrbiCam logo in the desktop. The Acer OrbiCam capture window appears.
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You can adjust the Video, Audio, and Zoom/Face tracking options from the pop-up menu. Use the options to display the Window, Preview, and Folder tabs. 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. English 36 Options Click Options to change the capture window size, preview settings, and the folder for captured photos or videos.
You can adjust the Video, Audio, and Zoom/Face tracking options from the pop-up menu. Use the options to display the Window, Preview, and Folder tabs. 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. English 36 Options Click Options to change the capture window size, preview settings, and the folder for captured photos or videos.
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...Record a Video button. Capturing photos/videos To capture a photo or a video clip, rotate the Acer OrbiCam to change the camera brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, sharpness, etc. The Properties window appears. Zoom/Face Track Settings allows you to adjust the zoom level and turn on or off ...the camera indicator. Note: By default, all photos and videos are saved in the world. Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam The Acer OrbiCam is automatically selected ...
...Record a Video button. Capturing photos/videos To capture a photo or a video clip, rotate the Acer OrbiCam to change the camera brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, sharpness, etc. The Properties window appears. Zoom/Face Track Settings allows you to adjust the zoom level and turn on or off ...the camera indicator. Note: By default, all photos and videos are saved in the world. Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam The Acer OrbiCam is automatically selected ...
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... and options from the left section of centering your face beyond the capture window frame. The VisageON window appears. 2 Select and apply a video effect from the right section. English 38 Enabling the Acer VisageON (for 1.3 megapixel camera models only) The Acer VisageON technology comes with two features: Face tracking and Video effects (selected models...
... and options from the left section of centering your face beyond the capture window frame. The VisageON window appears. 2 Select and apply a video effect from the right section. English 38 Enabling the Acer VisageON (for 1.3 megapixel camera models only) The Acer VisageON technology comes with two features: Face tracking and Video effects (selected models...
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English 39 Using the face tracking feature To use the face tracking feature: 1 Click the left icon down arrow button, then select Single User or Multiple Users from the pop-up menu. For multiple users, the face tracking feature automatically centers all the users' face in the capture window, otherwise the utility centers the face of the user closest to the camera. 2 Click the right icon to zoom in/out or reset the current view. 3 Click VisageON to display a pop-menu that allows configuration of the camera, face tracking and video effects settings.
English 39 Using the face tracking feature To use the face tracking feature: 1 Click the left icon down arrow button, then select Single User or Multiple Users from the pop-up menu. For multiple users, the face tracking feature automatically centers all the users' face in the capture window, otherwise the utility centers the face of the user closest to the camera. 2 Click the right icon to zoom in/out or reset the current view. 3 Click VisageON to display a pop-menu that allows configuration of the camera, face tracking and video effects settings.