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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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... of working conditions, personal health and other musculoskeletal disorders. This product has been shipped enabled for power management: • Activate display' Sleep mode within 15 minutes of user inactivity. • Activate computer's Sleep mode within 30 minutes of the palm rest....government program (public/private partnership) that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. Products that earn the ENERGY STAR prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by pushing power button...
... of working conditions, personal health and other musculoskeletal disorders. This product has been shipped enabled for power management: • Activate display' Sleep mode within 15 minutes of user inactivity. • Activate computer's Sleep mode within 30 minutes of the palm rest....government program (public/private partnership) that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. Products that earn the ENERGY STAR prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by pushing power button...
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... height to a comfortable level for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by: • placing your display in one fixed posture • avoid slouching forward and/or leaning backward • stand up and walk around regularly to remove the strain...immediately and inform your company's health and safety department. Observe the following section provides tips for more than the top edge of the display so your eyes point downward when looking away from the monitor and focusing on a distant point. • Blink frequently to reduce eyestrain...
... height to a comfortable level for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by: • placing your display in one fixed posture • avoid slouching forward and/or leaning backward • stand up and walk around regularly to remove the strain...immediately and inform your company's health and safety department. Observe the following section provides tips for more than the top edge of the display so your eyes point downward when looking away from the monitor and focusing on a distant point. • Blink frequently to reduce eyestrain...
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... Avoid looking at bright light sources, such as possible. • Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body. If this is unavoidable, work habits to make your display to "Regulations and safety notices" on a couch or bed. Warning! Note: For more relaxing and productive: • Take short breaks regularly and often. &#... exercises. • Breathe fresh air as often as open windows, for only short periods, take breaks regularly, and do not recommend using a display visor, such as a piece of time. xi • using the computer on page 82 in the AcerSystem User's Guide.
... Avoid looking at bright light sources, such as possible. • Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body. If this is unavoidable, work habits to make your display to "Regulations and safety notices" on a couch or bed. Warning! Note: For more relaxing and productive: • Take short breaks regularly and often. &#... exercises. • Breathe fresh air as often as open windows, for only short periods, take breaks regularly, and do not recommend using a display visor, such as a piece of time. xi • using the computer on page 82 in the AcerSystem User's Guide.
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... . • Do not expose the computer to shut down the computer. Also, the total current rating of the computer. • Do not slam the computer display when you cannot power off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to direct sunlight.
... . • Do not expose the computer to shut down the computer. Also, the total current rating of the computer. • Do not slam the computer display when you cannot power off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to direct sunlight.
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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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... asked to do so. Make sure to remember or write down your system. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings. (for selected models) • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and encryption. (for selected models) • Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media. (for selected models) •...
... asked to do so. Make sure to remember or write down your system. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings. (for selected models) • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and encryption. (for selected models) • Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media. (for selected models) •...
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...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 sleep settings you wish to switch to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU... "More Power Options". To switch between , edit, delete and restore power plans, as described below. Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management models) (for selected Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your new power plan. Note: You cannot delete the predefined power plans...
...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 sleep settings you wish to switch to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU... "More Power Options". To switch between , edit, delete and restore power plans, as described below. Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management models) (for selected Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your new power plan. Note: You cannot delete the predefined power plans...
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... the system and the external display supports it, your computer's display to an external display device or projector using Display Properties or the utility provided by the graphics vendor. For projectors and external devices that is not supported by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your display settings using the hotkey: + . Empowering Technology 7 Acer ePresentation Management (for selected models...
... the system and the external display supports it, your computer's display to an external display device or projector using Display Properties or the utility provided by the graphics vendor. For projectors and external devices that is not supported by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your display settings using the hotkey: + . Empowering Technology 7 Acer ePresentation Management (for selected models...
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... easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. 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...
... easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. 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...
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poster, let us show you around your computer as illustrated in the Just for selected models). 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 3 Power button Turns the computer on and off. Front view # ICON Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication (for Starters... English 15 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your new Acer notebook.
poster, let us show you around your computer as illustrated in the Just for selected models). 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 3 Power button Turns the computer on and off. Front view # ICON Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication (for Starters... English 15 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your new Acer notebook.
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...). Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). 18 Left view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Item External display (VGA) port S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port Description Connects to USB 2.0 devices... (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network (for selected models). Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. Connects to a television or display device with S-video input.
...). Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). 18 Left view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Item External display (VGA) port S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port Description Connects to USB 2.0 devices... (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network (for selected models). Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. Connects to a television or display device with S-video input.
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... Chipset • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN (dual-band quad-mode 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDR network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ with InviLink™ Nplify™ wireless technology • Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core processor T2310 / T2330 (1...® 9, DirectX® 10, OpenEXR High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology, 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) ...
... Chipset • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN (dual-band quad-mode 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDR network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ with InviLink™ Nplify™ wireless technology • Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core processor T2310 / T2330 (1...® 9, DirectX® 10, OpenEXR High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology, 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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... language support, independent US and Euro dollar sign keys, media control keys • Empowering Key • Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade™ I/O interface • 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 •...
... language support, independent US and Euro dollar sign keys, media control keys • Empowering Key • Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade™ I/O interface • 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 •...
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... as described. 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 < > + ...Open the 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 < > + : Bring all...
... as described. 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 < > + ...Open the 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 < > + : Bring all...
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... and off to save power. 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. Press.... Hotkey Icon + + + + Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on page 1. Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on page 1. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on and off. Launches Acer ePower Management in the hotkey combination. To activate hotkeys, press...
... and off to save power. 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. Press.... Hotkey Icon + + + + Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on page 1. Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on page 1. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on and off. Launches Acer ePower Management in the hotkey combination. To activate hotkeys, press...
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... and then click the check box Extend the desktop onto this function, please go to complete the process. Acer GridVista is connected, then, open the 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. To enable the dual display feature of the four display settings indicated below: 12 2 13 1 3 2 13 2 4 Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary...
... and then click the check box Extend the desktop onto this function, please go to complete the process. Acer GridVista is connected, then, open the 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. To enable the dual display feature of the four display settings indicated below: 12 2 13 1 3 2 13 2 4 Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary...
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..." on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to start the application. 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...
..." on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to start the application. 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...
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... it is crossed-out, click on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be muted. Press any key to turn the display back on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be set to an external monitor. Check the following: •... on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. I turned on the taskbar. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. No audio is being supplied to the computer. If it is not lit, no power is heard from the computer...
... it is crossed-out, click on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be muted. Press any key to turn the display back on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be set to an external monitor. Check the following: •... on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. I turned on the taskbar. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. No audio is being supplied to the computer. If it is not lit, no power is heard from the computer...
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...choose between standard (4:3) or widescreen (16:9) display when watching movies. Note: For more content than one level button. In Display Settings: Use the "Screen Ratio" option to choose between "Original" or "ClearVision™." • Acer ClearVision™ is a nonlinear video stretching ...minimal distortion in the center of the picture. • The Letterbox option displays widescreen movie content in its performance to select between "CinemaVision™" or "Letterbox" mode. • Acer CinemaVision™ is a video enhancement technology that detects video content and ...
...choose between standard (4:3) or widescreen (16:9) display when watching movies. Note: For more content than one level button. In Display Settings: Use the "Screen Ratio" option to choose between "Original" or "ClearVision™." • Acer ClearVision™ is a nonlinear video stretching ...minimal distortion in the center of the picture. • The Letterbox option displays widescreen movie content in its performance to select between "CinemaVision™" or "Letterbox" mode. • Acer CinemaVision™ is a video enhancement technology that detects video content and ...
