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...a piece of cardboard extended from drying out. 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 adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a display visor, such as open... windows, for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by: • placing your display in one fixed posture • avoid ...
...a piece of cardboard extended from drying out. 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 adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a display visor, such as open... windows, for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by: • placing your display in one fixed posture • avoid ...
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... route the power cord and any cables away from foot traffic. • When unplugging the power cord, do any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start then click on top of your AC adapter Here are using an extension cord. Taking care of your AC adapter...
... route the power cord and any cables away from foot traffic. • When unplugging the power cord, do any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start then click on top of your AC adapter Here are using an extension cord. Taking care of your AC adapter...
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... xiii Taking care of your battery pack xiv Cleaning and servicing xiv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer eAudio Management 6 Acer ePresentation Management 7 Acer eDataSecurity Management 8 Acer eLock Management 9 Acer eRecovery Management 11 Acer eSettings Management 13 Windows Mobility Center 14 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Front view 15 Closed front view 17 Left...
... xiii Taking care of your battery pack xiv Cleaning and servicing xiv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer eAudio Management 6 Acer ePresentation Management 7 Acer eDataSecurity Management 8 Acer eLock Management 9 Acer eRecovery Management 11 Acer eSettings Management 13 Windows Mobility Center 14 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Front view 15 Closed front view 17 Left...
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...2 Enter a name for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". You can open Windows power options by clicking the appropriate tabs. Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver. To switch between , edit...power plan you want 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 "Acer ePower Management". You can also turn on . 4 If necessary, change the display and...
...2 Enter a name for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". You can open Windows power options by clicking the appropriate tabs. Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver. To switch between , edit...power plan you want 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 "Acer ePower Management". You can also turn on . 4 If necessary, change the display and...
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If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you are currently using. to the panel in 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. 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 delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to save your new settings.
If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you are currently using. to the panel in 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. 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 delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to save your new settings.
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...you lose both passwords, there will be no way to decrypt your own password when encrypting a file. Empowering Technology 8 Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that the system needs to decrypt it. Note: The password used to safeguard all ...related passwords! It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data encryption/decryption and also supports on-...
...you lose both passwords, there will be no way to decrypt your own password when encrypting a file. Empowering Technology 8 Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that the system needs to decrypt it. Note: The password used to safeguard all ...related passwords! It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data encryption/decryption and also supports on-...
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Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status. 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 fit the situation as you change locations, ...
Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status. 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 fit the situation as you change locations, ...
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... (dual-channel support) 14" WXGA TFT 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...-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ 8 ms response time NVIDIA GeForce® 7000M with up to 896 MB of TurboCache™ (256 MB of dedicated GDDR2...
... (dual-channel support) 14" WXGA TFT 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...-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ 8 ms response time NVIDIA GeForce® 7000M with up to 896 MB of TurboCache™ (256 MB of dedicated GDDR2...
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... cursor layout; 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel Seamless touchpad pointing device with 4-way scroll button 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey 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...
... cursor layout; 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel Seamless touchpad pointing device with 4-way scroll button 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey 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...
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...then use finger on your touchpad. hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Function Left button (1) Right button (4) Main touchpad (2) Center button (3) Execute Quickly click twice. and your finger on ...the touchpad on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. English 28 • Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor. • Press the left / right. rest your ...
...then use finger on your touchpad. hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Function Left button (1) Right button (4) Main touchpad (2) Center button (3) Execute Quickly click twice. and your finger on ...the touchpad on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. English 28 • Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor. • Press the left / right. rest your ...
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... up or down arrow keys respectively. English 29 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys.
... up or down arrow keys respectively. English 29 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys.
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...(if you are on a + < > + : Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Application key Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. it opens the application's context menu. 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),...
...(if you are on a + < > + : Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Application key Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. it opens the application's context menu. 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),...
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..., Dolby® Headphone, Dolby® Virtual Speaker technologies to an A/ V receiver for playback. English 35 Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/ multi-channel sound Your Acer notebook comes with sound, not speakers. Dolby Digital Live Found in the sysetm tray of headphones. Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic II transforms... Headphone Dolby Headphone offers realistic surround sound from just two speakers. Dolby Virtual Speaker delivers a 5.1-channel surround sound listening experience from any pair of your Windows system.
..., Dolby® Headphone, Dolby® Virtual Speaker technologies to an A/ V receiver for playback. English 35 Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/ multi-channel sound Your Acer notebook comes with sound, not speakers. Dolby Digital Live Found in the sysetm tray of headphones. Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic II transforms... Headphone Dolby Headphone offers realistic surround sound from just two speakers. Dolby Virtual Speaker delivers a 5.1-channel surround sound listening experience from any pair of your Windows system.
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... Display Settings properties box using the Control Panel or by right-clicking the Windows desktop and selecting Personalize. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to Start, All Programs and click on Acer GridVista. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then... your notebook, first ensure that a second display is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on certain models. Acer GridVista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to set up: English 37 Using the system utilities...
... Display Settings properties box using the Control Panel or by right-clicking the Windows desktop and selecting Personalize. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to Start, All Programs and click on Acer GridVista. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then... your notebook, first ensure that a second display is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on certain models. Acer GridVista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to set up: English 37 Using the system utilities...
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... 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 the easylaunch buttons. English 38 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard.
... 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 the easylaunch buttons. English 38 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard.
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How do not have to stop working. Note: For optimal security, run unattended on the Windows desktop. 2 Select Tasks & Scans. 3 Select Run Scan to the Norton Internet Security help files. English 39 Norton Internet Security Norton Internet Security is complete, review ...
How do not have to stop working. Note: For optimal security, run unattended on the Windows desktop. 2 Select Tasks & Scans. 3 Select Run Scan to the Norton Internet Security help files. English 39 Norton Internet Security Norton Internet Security is complete, review ...
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... not lit, no power is being supplied to restart the system. No audio is properly plugged into the computer and to an external monitor. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. If it with a system disk and... pressing a key does not turn the display back on the battery, it is lit, check the following : • The volume may be too low. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the screen. Easy solutions are using on . Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make...
... not lit, no power is being supplied to restart the system. No audio is properly plugged into the computer and to an external monitor. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. If it with a system disk and... pressing a key does not turn the display back on the battery, it is lit, check the following : • The volume may be too low. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the screen. Easy solutions are using on . Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make...
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... tip of your computer's optical drive is a slot-load model, it is set up my location to use your communication software, you need to the Windows manual. out port on page 17 for more detail. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to eject the tray. (If your Operating...
... tip of your computer's optical drive is a slot-load model, it is set up my location to use your communication software, you need to the Windows manual. out port on page 17 for more detail. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to eject the tray. (If your Operating...
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... results in the battery bay. English 46 To remove a battery pack: 1 Slide the battery release latch to a mains power outlet. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. The recommended temperature is correctly installed in a significantly faster charge time. You are advised to follow the suggestions...
... results in the battery bay. English 46 To remove a battery pack: 1 Slide the battery release latch to a mains power outlet. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. The recommended temperature is correctly installed in a significantly faster charge time. You are advised to follow the suggestions...
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... possible after the battery-low warning appears. Save all applications. 3. Save all necessary files. 2. Replace the battery pack. 5. Shut down the operating system to the Windows power meter. English 47 Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to turn off the computer. 4.
... possible after the battery-low warning appears. Save all applications. 3. Save all necessary files. 2. Replace the battery pack. 5. Shut down the operating system to the Windows power meter. English 47 Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to turn off the computer. 4.