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xi Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone 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 eyes 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 looking at the center of your desk to minimize neck strain Taking care of time. Display...
xi Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone 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 eyes 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 looking at the center of your desk to minimize neck strain Taking care of time. Display...
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... ºF). • Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields. • Do not expose the computer to take care of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start then click on Shut Down. • Use the power button You can also put the computer in should not exceed...
... ºF). • Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields. • Do not expose the computer to take care of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start then click on Shut Down. • Use the power button You can also put the computer in should not exceed...
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... xiv Taking care of your battery pack xv Cleaning and servicing xv 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 Top view 15 Closed front view 17 Left...
... xiv Taking care of your battery pack xv Cleaning and servicing xv 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 Top view 15 Closed front view 17 Left...
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...between power plans: 1 Select the power plan you wish 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...program from the drop-down list. 2 Click "Apply". Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver. Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for On Battery and Plugged In modes...
...between power plans: 1 Select the power plan you wish 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...program from the drop-down list. 2 Click "Apply". Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver. Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for On Battery and Plugged In modes...
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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. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to the panel in Click the sleep and hibernate modes. 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. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to the panel in Click the sleep and hibernate modes. to save your new settings.
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...file. If you lose both passwords, there will prompt you for Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook. It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for a supervisor password... and default encryption password. Empowering Technology 8 Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that the system needs to safeguard all related passwords! If you lose the password,...
...file. If you lose both passwords, there will prompt you for Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook. It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for a supervisor password... and default encryption password. Empowering Technology 8 Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that the system needs to safeguard all related passwords! If you lose the password,...
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... Center from the Accessories program group in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. 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...
... Center from the Accessories program group in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. 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...
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...) • S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support • Acer Arcade™ featuring Acer CinemaVision™ and Acer ClearVision™ technologies band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology or Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945BG network connection... 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) 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™ • ATI Mobility™ Radeon® HD 2300 ...
...) • S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support • Acer Arcade™ featuring Acer CinemaVision™ and Acer ClearVision™ technologies band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology or Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945BG network connection... 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) 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™ • ATI Mobility™ Radeon® HD 2300 ...
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...adapter (for selected models) • 2.5-hour rapid charge system-off • 3.5-hour charge-in-use • 3-pin 90 W AC adapter supporting Acer QuicCharge™ technology (for selected models): • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge system-off • 3-hour charge-...layout; 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel • Seamless touchpad 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, media control keys • Empowering ...
...adapter (for selected models) • 2.5-hour rapid charge system-off • 3.5-hour charge-in-use • 3-pin 90 W AC adapter supporting Acer QuicCharge™ technology (for selected models): • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge system-off • 3-hour charge-...layout; 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel • Seamless touchpad 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, media control keys • Empowering ...
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... movement; Scroll Click and hold , then use finger on the touchpad to the left and right buttons on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. dry and clean. Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. Function Left button (1) Right button (4) Main touchpad (2) Center... or right a page. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. rest your touchpad. Select Click once. English 28 • Press the left (1) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad...
... movement; Scroll Click and hold , then use finger on the touchpad to the left and right buttons on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. dry and clean. Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. Function Left button (1) Right button (4) Main touchpad (2) Center... or right a page. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. rest your touchpad. Select Click once. English 28 • Press the left (1) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad...
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... key symbols are in numeric mode. English 29 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing letters on , the screen moves one line up or down when you need to connect...
... key symbols are in numeric mode. English 29 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing letters on , the screen moves one line up or down when you need to connect...
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...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 of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as clicking the right mouse button; This key has the same effect... as described. Key Windows key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on your computer (if you are connected to a network...
...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 of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as clicking the right mouse button; This key has the same effect... as described. Key Windows key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on your computer (if you are connected to a network...
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English 35 Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/multi-channel sound Your Acer notebook comes with sound, not speakers. It's perfect for enjoying movies, games and music in a realistic, multi-channel audio environment. Dolby Headphone Dolby Headphone offers ... experience from any stereo signal into five-channel, full-range surround sound. Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic II transforms any pair of your Windows system. Set playback as digital output To set up surround sound, select the Playback Devices by right-clicking the Volume Mixer icon in PC and...
English 35 Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/multi-channel sound Your Acer notebook comes with sound, not speakers. It's perfect for enjoying movies, games and music in a realistic, multi-channel audio environment. Dolby Headphone Dolby Headphone offers ... experience from any stereo signal into five-channel, full-range surround sound. Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic II transforms any pair of your Windows system. Set playback as digital output To set up surround sound, select the Playback Devices by right-clicking the Volume Mixer icon in PC and...
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... is connected, then, open the Display Settings properties box using the Control Panel or by right-clicking the Windows desktop and selecting Personalize. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that a second display is simple to complete the process. To access this monitor. You may choose any... one of your notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can 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, ...
... is connected, then, open the Display Settings properties box using the Control Panel or by right-clicking the Windows desktop and selecting Personalize. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that a second display is simple to complete the process. To access this monitor. You may choose any... one of your notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can 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, ...
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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 the easylaunch buttons. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set to start the application.... "Easy-launch buttons" on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to the manufacturer's recommended value. 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 of...
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 the easylaunch buttons. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set to start the application.... "Easy-launch buttons" on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to the manufacturer's recommended value. 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 of...
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... customized virus scans that you are using the computer when the scheduled scan begins, it runs in the background so that run unattended on the Windows desktop. 2 Select Tasks & Scans. 3 Select Run Scan to scan your computer for the first time. How do not have to the Norton Internet Security help...
... customized virus scans that you are using the computer when the scheduled scan begins, it runs in the background so that run unattended on the Windows desktop. 2 Select Tasks & Scans. 3 Select Run Scan to scan your computer for the first time. How do not have to the Norton Internet Security help...
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... on the taskbar. No audio is a list of your computer. Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on . Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to resume. See "Left view" on the ... lit, the computer is being supplied to an external monitor. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be muted. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on page 18 for each one. Look at the power indicator: • If it is not lit, no...
... on the taskbar. No audio is a list of your computer. Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on . Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to resume. See "Left view" on the ... lit, the computer is being supplied to an external monitor. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be muted. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on page 18 for each one. Look at the power indicator: • If it is not lit, no...
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... off. I want to its original settings without turning on the optical drive. English 41 • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to the Windows manual. I want to use your Operating System. out port on first booting your notebook, that the printer cable is connected securely to eject the tray...
... off. I want to its original settings without turning on the optical drive. English 41 • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to the Windows manual. I want to use your Operating System. out port on first booting your notebook, that the printer cable is connected securely to eject the tray...
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... battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. You are advised to draw power (for the day. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Charging the battery To charge the battery, first make sure that it is not being used, as it...
... battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. You are advised to draw power (for the day. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Charging the battery To charge the battery, first make sure that it is not being used, as it...
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Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then connect to the Windows power meter. An extra fully charged battery pack is unavailable. The AC adapter or a power outlet is available. 1. Resume work . Save all applications. 3. When the ...
Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then connect to the Windows power meter. An extra fully charged battery pack is unavailable. The AC adapter or a power outlet is available. 1. Resume work . Save all applications. 3. When the ...