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.... For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of the global environment, please...
.... For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of the global environment, please...
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...consult a physician immediately and inform your company's health and safety department. The following section provides tips for power management: • Activate display' Sleep mode within 15 minutes of user inactivity. • Activate computer's Sleep mode within 30 minutes of physical injury. The following ... by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by pushing power button. • More power management settings can be done through Acer ePower Management. Tips and information for energy efficiency. ix ENERGY STAR is consumed while the products are also at risk of...
...consult a physician immediately and inform your company's health and safety department. The following section provides tips for power management: • Activate display' Sleep mode within 15 minutes of user inactivity. • Activate computer's Sleep mode within 30 minutes of physical injury. The following ... by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by pushing power button. • More power management settings can be done through Acer ePower Management. Tips and information for energy efficiency. ix ENERGY STAR is consumed while the products are also at risk of...
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... hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your sitting height to reduce eyestrain. The following tips: • refrain from staying too long in such a way...readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by using drapes, shades or blinds • using a task light • changing the display's viewing angle • using a glare-reduction filter • using a footrest, or raising your eyes. Eyes • Rest your eyes frequently. ...
... hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your sitting height to reduce eyestrain. The following tips: • refrain from staying too long in such a way...readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by using drapes, shades or blinds • using a task light • changing the display's viewing angle • using a glare-reduction filter • using a footrest, or raising your eyes. Eyes • Rest your eyes frequently. ...
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.... • Do not expose the computer to dust or dirt. • Never place objects on top of the computer. • Do not slam the computer display when you are some ways to take care of your computer Your computer will serve you well if you take care of heat, such as...
.... • Do not expose the computer to dust or dirt. • Never place objects on top of the computer. • Do not slam the computer display when you are some ways to take care of your computer Your computer will serve you well if you take care of heat, such as...
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... Dolby Home Theater for surround/multi-channel sound 35 Set playback as digital output 35 Using the system utilities 37 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 37 Launch Manager 38 Norton Internet Security 39 Frequently asked questions 40 Requesting service 43 International Travelers Warranty (ITW... the battery pack 45 Charging the battery 46 Checking the battery level 46 Optimising battery life 46 Battery-low warning 47 Acer Arcade (for selected models) 48 Finding and playing content 49 Settings 49 Arcade controls 50 Navigation controls 50 Player controls ...
... Dolby Home Theater for surround/multi-channel sound 35 Set playback as digital output 35 Using the system utilities 37 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 37 Launch Manager 38 Norton Internet Security 39 Frequently asked questions 40 Requesting service 43 International Travelers Warranty (ITW... the battery pack 45 Charging the battery 46 Checking the battery level 46 Optimising battery life 46 Battery-low warning 47 Acer Arcade (for selected models) 48 Finding and playing content 49 Settings 49 Arcade controls 50 Navigation controls 50 Player controls ...
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... following utilities: All of Dolby® Home Theater™ on your system. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings. • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and encryption. • Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media. • Acer eRecovery Management backs up to location-based networks intelligently. •...
... following utilities: All of Dolby® Home Theater™ on your system. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings. • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and encryption. • Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media. • Acer eRecovery Management backs up to location-based networks intelligently. •...
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Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver. You can also turn on . 4 If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you want your computer to use. 5 Click "OK" to save and quickly switch to ... by clicking the appropriate tabs. To switch between , edit, delete and restore power plans, as required. Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your customized plan on /off system components to extend battery life. 1 Switch...
Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver. You can also turn on . 4 If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you want your computer to use. 5 Click "OK" to save and quickly switch to ... by clicking the appropriate tabs. To switch between , edit, delete and restore power plans, as required. Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your customized plan on /off system components to extend battery life. 1 Switch...
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... disconnecting a projector, or you project your computer's display to an external display device or projector using Display Properties or the utility provided by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display is implemented in the system and the external display supports it, your display settings using the hotkey: + . Empowering Technology...
... disconnecting a projector, or you project your computer's display to an external display device or projector using Display Properties or the utility provided by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display is implemented in the system and the external display supports it, your display settings using the hotkey: + . Empowering Technology...
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...Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in the Start menu Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status. To launch Windows Mobility Center: • Use the shortcut key <... 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 to...
...Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in the Start menu Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status. To launch Windows Mobility Center: • Use the shortcut key <... 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 to...
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English 15 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your new Acer notebook. Front view # ICON Item Description 1 Built-in the Just for selected models). 2 Acer Crystal Eye Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 3 Power button Turns the computer on and off. poster, let us show you around your computer as illustrated in camera Web camera for video communication (for Starters...
English 15 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your new Acer notebook. Front view # ICON Item Description 1 Built-in the Just for selected models). 2 Acer Crystal Eye Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 3 Power button Turns the computer on and off. poster, let us show you around your computer as illustrated in camera Web camera for video communication (for Starters...
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... port Modem (RJ-11) port Description Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to a phone line. 2 USB 2.0 ports Connect to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). Connects ...to IEEE 1394 devices. Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network (for selected models). Connects to a television or display device with S-video input. ExpressCard/54 slot 5-in-1 card reader Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module.
... port Modem (RJ-11) port Description Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to a phone line. 2 USB 2.0 ports Connect to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). Connects ...to IEEE 1394 devices. Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network (for selected models). Connects to a television or display device with S-video input. ExpressCard/54 slot 5-in-1 card reader Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module.
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...LCD, 200-nit brightness, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, 16 ms response time, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ 14.1" WXGA Acer CrystalBrite™ TFT LCD, 200-nit brightness, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, 16 ms response time, supporting simultaneous multi... system memory), supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9, DirectX® 10, and PCI Express® (for selected models) • Dual independent display support • 16.7 million colors • MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability (acceleration/full decode) (for selected models) • WMV9 (VC-1)...
...LCD, 200-nit brightness, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, 16 ms response time, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ 14.1" WXGA Acer CrystalBrite™ TFT LCD, 200-nit brightness, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, 16 ms response time, supporting simultaneous multi... system memory), supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9, DirectX® 10, and PCI Express® (for selected models) • Dual independent display support • 16.7 million colors • MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability (acceleration/full decode) (for selected models) • WMV9 (VC-1)...
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... controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support, independent US and Euro dollar sign keys Easy-launch buttons: Empowering Key, WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade ExpressCard™/54 slot 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) Four USB 2.0 ports IEEE 1394 port Consumer infrared (CIR) port... External display (VGA) port S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port Headphones/speaker/line-out port with S/PDIF support Microphone-in jack Line-in jack Ethernet (RJ...
... controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support, independent US and Euro dollar sign keys Easy-launch buttons: Empowering Key, WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade ExpressCard™/54 slot 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) Four USB 2.0 ports IEEE 1394 port Consumer infrared (CIR) port... External display (VGA) port S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port Headphones/speaker/line-out port with S/PDIF support Microphone-in jack Line-in jack Ethernet (RJ...
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... Run dialog box < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Access Center < > + : Open Windows Mobility Center < > + : Display the System Properties dialog box < > + : Restore minimized windows to the desktop < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D < > + : ...(if you are on a + < > + : Use the arrow 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 edition...
... Run dialog box < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Access Center < > + : Open Windows Mobility Center < > + : Display the System Properties dialog box < > + : Restore minimized windows to the desktop < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D < > + : ...(if you are on a + < > + : Use the arrow 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 edition...
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... internal touchpad on hotkeys. Hotkey Icon + + + + Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on and off . + Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology. Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before...
... internal touchpad on hotkeys. Hotkey Icon + + + + Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on and off . + Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology. Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before...
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... view multiple windows on the same screen. English 37 Using the system utilities Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to Start, All Programs and click on Acer GridVista. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that a second display is simple to complete the process. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in...
... view multiple windows on the same screen. English 37 Using the system utilities Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to Start, All Programs and click on Acer GridVista. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that a second display is simple to complete the process. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in...
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... Programs, and then Launch Manager to the manufacturer's recommended value. You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on page 26 for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. 3 Enjoy the convenience 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. Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting ...
... Programs, and then Launch Manager to the manufacturer's recommended value. You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on page 26 for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. 3 Enjoy the convenience 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. Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting ...
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... the volume. In Windows, look at the power indicator: • If it is being supplied to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be muted. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may arise during the use the unlimited ... a list of your computer. I turned on the screen. Check the following : • The volume may be set to resume. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to power the computer. Easy solutions are using on the battery, it with a system disk and press + + to turn the...
... the volume. In Windows, look at the power indicator: • If it is being supplied to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be muted. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may arise during the use the unlimited ... a list of your computer. I turned on the screen. Check the following : • The volume may be set to resume. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to power the computer. Easy solutions are using on the battery, it with a system disk and press + + to turn the...
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...to the Arcade Help menu. Settings There are settings in Acer Arcade that are overly dark or too bright. In Display Settings: Use the "Screen Ratio" option to select between standard (4:3) or widescreen (16:9) display when watching movies. Note: For more detailed information on each...files (with thumbnails) and organized into folders. "Color profile" allows you to choose between "Original" or "ClearVision™." • Acer ClearVision™ is a video enhancement technology that detects video content and dynamically adjusts the brightness/contrast/saturation levels so that you do not...
...to the Arcade Help menu. Settings There are settings in Acer Arcade that are overly dark or too bright. In Display Settings: Use the "Screen Ratio" option to select between standard (4:3) or widescreen (16:9) display when watching movies. Note: For more detailed information on each...files (with thumbnails) and organized into folders. "Color profile" allows you to choose between "Original" or "ClearVision™." • Acer ClearVision™ is a video enhancement technology that detects video content and dynamically adjusts the brightness/contrast/saturation levels so that you do not...
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... the movie from the beginning, jump to the DVD menu, eject the disk, or go to change "Video" and "Language"settings. This function displays captions encoded in the area above the list of DVDs. English 52 Cinema If your computer came with a DVD drive, you can play movies from...output of drives. The factory setting is "Off." This page is also displayed when you to the "DVD Settings" page. "Display Upon Mute" lets you choose whether to the pop-up player control panel appears at the bottom of Acer Arcade. "Audio" selects the default language for DVDs when available. When ...
... the movie from the beginning, jump to the DVD menu, eject the disk, or go to change "Video" and "Language"settings. This function displays captions encoded in the area above the list of DVDs. English 52 Cinema If your computer came with a DVD drive, you can play movies from...output of drives. The factory setting is "Off." This page is also displayed when you to the "DVD Settings" page. "Display Upon Mute" lets you choose whether to the pop-up player control panel appears at the bottom of Acer Arcade. "Audio" selects the default language for DVDs when available. When ...