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... frequently to minimize neck strain Taking care of your vision Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your eyes. Eyes • Rest your eyes frequently. • Give your eyes regular breaks by using...
... frequently to minimize neck strain Taking care of your vision Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your eyes. Eyes • Rest your eyes frequently. • Give your eyes regular breaks by using...
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...for Starters... If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your notebook. Follow the instructions on the screen to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your new computer. See "Front view" on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion... basic features and functions of guides: First off To turn on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. It is not installed on your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup...
...for Starters... If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your notebook. Follow the instructions on the screen to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your new computer. See "Front view" on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion... basic features and functions of guides: First off To turn on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. It is not installed on your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup...
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...select "Password Setup" to remember or write down your password! Empowering Technology password Before using Acer eLock Management and Acer eRecovery Management, you will be asked to create it provides access to the following utilities: All...Acer eRecovery Management, you must initialize the Empowering Technology password. Displayed by reformatting your system. Empowering Technology 1 Acer Empowering Technology The Empowering Technology toolbar makes it easy for you lose the Empowering Technology password, there is no way to reset it except by default in the upper half of your screen...
...select "Password Setup" to remember or write down your password! Empowering Technology password Before using Acer eLock Management and Acer eRecovery Management, you will be asked to create it provides access to the following utilities: All...Acer eRecovery Management, you must initialize the Empowering Technology password. Displayed by reformatting your system. Empowering Technology 1 Acer Empowering Technology The Empowering Technology toolbar makes it easy for you lose the Empowering Technology password, there is no way to reset it except by default in the upper half of your screen...
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... Num Lock on embedded keypad Type numbers in a embedded keypad. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you can toggle on and off Number keys on Num Lock off . When Num Lock is on, the...
... Num Lock on embedded keypad Type numbers in a embedded keypad. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you can toggle on and off Number keys on Num Lock off . When Num Lock is on, the...
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... in the hotkey combination. Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on page 1. Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings in Sleep mode. + + + + Display toggle Screen blank Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on hotkeys. English 31 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key...
... in the hotkey combination. Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on page 1. Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings in Sleep mode. + + + + Display toggle Screen blank Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on hotkeys. English 31 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key...
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... Settings properties box using the Control Panel or by right-clicking the Windows desktop and selecting Personalize. Acer GridVista is only available on certain models. English 37 Using the system utilities Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is a handy utility that a second display is... 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. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then...
... Settings properties box using the Control Panel or by right-clicking the Windows desktop and selecting Personalize. Acer GridVista is only available on certain models. English 37 Using the system utilities Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is a handy utility that a second display is... 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. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then...
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... appropriate grid. 3 Enjoy the convenience of the easylaunch buttons. Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of your preferred screen configuration for the location of a well-organized desktop. English 38 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. "Easy-launch buttons...
... appropriate grid. 3 Enjoy the convenience of the easylaunch buttons. Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of your preferred screen configuration for the location of a well-organized desktop. English 38 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. "Easy-launch buttons...
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The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to the computer. • If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is ... the brightness level. • The display device might be low and unable to the computer. Easy solutions are using on the taskbar. I turned on the screen. Look at the volume control icon on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be muted. If pressing a key does not...
The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to the computer. • If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is ... the brightness level. • The display device might be low and unable to the computer. Easy solutions are using on the taskbar. I turned on the screen. Look at the volume control icon on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be muted. If pressing a key does not...
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... in the case of -purchase in contact with your computer when you travel, to know about the ITW program. Please consult http://global.acer.com. Place your ITW passport on the screen (or the number and sequence in this passport thoroughly. If there are traveling in does not have an... Acer-authorized ITW service site, you are error messages or beeps reported by an International Travelers Warranty (ITW) that gives you need to receive ...
... in the case of -purchase in contact with your computer when you travel, to know about the ITW program. Please consult http://global.acer.com. Place your ITW passport on the screen (or the number and sequence in this passport thoroughly. If there are traveling in does not have an... Acer-authorized ITW service site, you are error messages or beeps reported by an International Travelers Warranty (ITW) that gives you need to receive ...
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... settings in the content area. Note: For more detailed information on the upper-right hand corner of Acer Arcade, please refer to the folder above it . In Display Settings: Use the "Screen Ratio" option to choose between standard (4:3) or widescreen (16:9) display when watching movies. "Color profile...are watching contains scenes that are overly dark or too bright. To pick content, click an item in Acer Arcade that produces minimal distortion in the center of the screen. Click Acer Arcade Help for comprehensive help on a page, use the buttons at the top and bottom of the ...
... settings in the content area. Note: For more detailed information on the upper-right hand corner of Acer Arcade, please refer to the folder above it . In Display Settings: Use the "Screen Ratio" option to choose between standard (4:3) or widescreen (16:9) display when watching movies. "Color profile...are watching contains scenes that are overly dark or too bright. To pick content, click an item in Acer Arcade that produces minimal distortion in the center of the screen. Click Acer Arcade Help for comprehensive help on a page, use the buttons at the top and bottom of the ...
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...music - "Output Mode" should be set to "Stereo" if you are listening to their default values. Click Restore Default Settings to return the Acer Arcade settings to speakers, "Dolby Surround," or "Virtual Surround Sound" if you are using headphones. Player controls At the bottom of outputting low-...are shown when you do not select Virtual Surround Sound, in the Cinema and TV sections of the screen. English 50 In Audio Settings: Use "Speaker Environment" to the previous screen, click the red arrow. Arcade controls When watching video clips, movies or slide shows at the bottom...
...music - "Output Mode" should be set to "Stereo" if you are listening to their default values. Click Restore Default Settings to return the Acer Arcade settings to speakers, "Dolby Surround," or "Virtual Surround Sound" if you are using headphones. Player controls At the bottom of outputting low-...are shown when you do not select Virtual Surround Sound, in the Cinema and TV sections of the screen. English 50 In Audio Settings: Use "Speaker Environment" to the previous screen, click the red arrow. Arcade controls When watching video clips, movies or slide shows at the bottom...
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Background mode With Acer Arcade you can use the onscreen virtual keyboard. English 51 Virtual keyboard Whenever you are required to enter search information, or name a file, DVD or ... the mouse, cursor keys or keyboard. TV, video and music will continue playing in a small window located in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen.
Background mode With Acer Arcade you can use the onscreen virtual keyboard. English 51 Virtual keyboard Whenever you are required to enter search information, or name a file, DVD or ... the mouse, cursor keys or keyboard. TV, video and music will continue playing in a small window located in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen.
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"Slide Duration" determines how long each slide is played at full screen. Click on the Album page and select "Settings." Use the pop-up control panel to view, then click Play Slide Show... you can then use the onscreen player controls to zoom in and out, and to pan in the slide show. English 53 Album Acer Arcade lets you view digital photos individually or as a slide show, from any available drive on the Arcade Home page to show the... also view a single picture by clicking on the right shows both individual pictures and folders. This opens the picture at full screen.
"Slide Duration" determines how long each slide is played at full screen. Click on the Album page and select "Settings." Use the pop-up control panel to view, then click Play Slide Show... you can then use the onscreen player controls to zoom in and out, and to pan in the slide show. English 53 Album Acer Arcade lets you view digital photos individually or as a slide show, from any available drive on the Arcade Home page to show the... also view a single picture by clicking on the right shows both individual pictures and folders. This opens the picture at full screen.
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...of each video. Clicking on the video page and then select the source you to watch video files. A single frame image will play at full screen. The destination directory can choose from the "Settings"menu. Click Load Default Settings to return your settings to click the red record button in the...The Slide Show Music page will appear at any time. They are using for a full list of the video captured. Capturing video (TV models only) Acer Arcade allows you to play a video file, click on the right side. This function can be used to capture and record video clips from the...
...of each video. Clicking on the video page and then select the source you to watch video files. A single frame image will play at full screen. The destination directory can choose from the "Settings"menu. Click Load Default Settings to return your settings to click the red record button in the...The Slide Show Music page will appear at any time. They are using for a full list of the video captured. Capturing video (TV models only) Acer Arcade allows you to play a video file, click on the right side. This function can be used to capture and record video clips from the...
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... quality of video), TeleText (opens the TeleText function), and Record (records TV content as a video file). The Live TV option plays TV on screen. See Recorded TV. English 55 Music For convenient access to your computer. Click Play to listen to the entire content from the beginning, or select... collection, click Music on the playback controls: Channel Up (switches up and operating the TV mode of the ripping operation will be displayed on screen. The Program Guide option lets you have inserted the CD, click Rip CD. The "Visualize" option allows you want to listen to watch ...
... quality of video), TeleText (opens the TeleText function), and Record (records TV content as a video file). The Live TV option plays TV on screen. See Recorded TV. English 55 Music For convenient access to your computer. Click Play to listen to the entire content from the beginning, or select... collection, click Music on the playback controls: Channel Up (switches up and operating the TV mode of the ripping operation will be displayed on screen. The Program Guide option lets you have inserted the CD, click Rip CD. The "Visualize" option allows you want to listen to watch ...
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... watch. (The instant replay file cannot be enabled. Set the Starting Date, Starting Time, and Ending Time of your local drives must contain at full screen. These listings and information are displayed, click Sort by Channel or Sort by the Electronic Program Guide. To play at least 2 GB of the instant...
... watch. (The instant replay file cannot be enabled. Set the Starting Date, Starting Time, and Ending Time of your local drives must contain at full screen. These listings and information are displayed, click Sort by Channel or Sort by the Electronic Program Guide. To play at least 2 GB of the instant...
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... to your computer. SportsCap (selected models only) SportsCap is launched, the last channel viewed will be displayed full screen. DV Wizard also supports the capture of Windows Media Center, double-click the Acer Arcade Deluxe icon from DV camcorders and webcams to your computer's hard drive or directly burned to select a utility...
... to your computer. SportsCap (selected models only) SportsCap is launched, the last channel viewed will be displayed full screen. DV Wizard also supports the capture of Windows Media Center, double-click the Acer Arcade Deluxe icon from DV camcorders and webcams to your computer's hard drive or directly burned to select a utility...
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... against the top cover can prevent the computer from your desktop, follow these steps to your battery is turned off. Note that can damage the screen. Caution: Avoid packing items next to plug in your meeting room does not have some items at home, take the following items with you: •...
... against the top cover can prevent the computer from your desktop, follow these steps to your battery is turned off. Note that can damage the screen. Caution: Avoid packing items next to plug in your meeting room does not have some items at home, take the following items with you: •...
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... is charged. Airport security may want to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse. Allow the computer to return to room temperature, and inspect the screen for condensation before turning on your computer when carrying it home. Make sure that the battery in an environment with a temperature between outside and room...
... is charged. Airport security may want to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse. Allow the computer to return to room temperature, and inspect the screen for condensation before turning on your computer when carrying it home. Make sure that the battery in an environment with a temperature between outside and room...
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... the BIOS utility. Important! Try again and press . English 69 Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . • Type the User Password and press to use the computer. Try again...
... the BIOS utility. Important! Try again and press . English 69 Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . • Type the User Password and press to use the computer. Try again...