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... monitor and focusing on a distant point. • Blink frequently to keep your eyes from staying too long in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light by using drapes, shades or blinds • using a task light • changing the display's viewing angle •... drying out. 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 extended periods of time.
... monitor and focusing on a distant point. • Blink frequently to keep your eyes from staying too long in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light by using drapes, shades or blinds • using a task light • changing the display's viewing angle •... drying out. 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 extended periods of time.
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... power off , do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug. • The total ampere ratings 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...
... power off , do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug. • The total ampere ratings 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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... from the drop-down list. 2 Click "Apply". Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your new power plan. You can open Windows power options by clicking the appropriate tabs. View and adjust settings for On...display and sleep settings 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". Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced...
... from the drop-down list. 2 Click "Apply". Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your new power plan. You can open Windows power options by clicking the appropriate tabs. View and adjust settings for On...display and sleep settings 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". Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced...
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5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. to save your new settings. To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you are currently using. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to the panel in Click the sleep and hibernate modes.
5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. to save your new settings. To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you are currently using. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to the panel in Click the sleep and hibernate modes.
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This password will be no way to decrypt your own password when encrypting a file. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will be used to encrypt a file is the unique key that protects your files from being accessed by default, or you... by unauthorized persons. If you for Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook. If you can choose to enter your encrypted file! 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. ...
This password will be no way to decrypt your own password when encrypting a file. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will be used to encrypt a file is the unique key that protects your files from being accessed by default, or you... by unauthorized persons. If you for Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook. If you can choose to enter your encrypted file! 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. ...
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... networking on or off , external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status. Empowering Technology 14 Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in the Start menu Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and...
... networking on or off , external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status. Empowering Technology 14 Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in the Start menu Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and...
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21 English Specifications Operating system Platform System memory Display • Windows Vista™ Home Premium • Windows Vista™ Home Basic • Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile technology, featuring: • Intel® Core™2 Duo ...MHz memory, upgradeable to 2 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) (Aspire 5310) 15.4" WXGA high-brightness (220-nits) Acer CrystalBrite™ TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multiwindow viewing via Acer GridVista™ 8 ms response time or T5500/T5600(2 MB L2 cache, 1.66GHz/1....
21 English Specifications Operating system Platform System memory Display • Windows Vista™ Home Premium • Windows Vista™ Home Basic • Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile technology, featuring: • Intel® Core™2 Duo ...MHz memory, upgradeable to 2 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) (Aspire 5310) 15.4" WXGA high-brightness (220-nits) Acer CrystalBrite™ TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multiwindow viewing via Acer GridVista™ 8 ms response time or T5500/T5600(2 MB L2 cache, 1.66GHz/1....
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... inverted "T" cursor 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 Key ...Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade™ Volume wheel Acer Media Center remote control (optional) ExpressCard™/54 slot 5-in-1 card reader (SD™/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) Four...
... inverted "T" cursor 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 Key ...Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade™ Volume wheel Acer Media Center remote control (optional) ExpressCard™/54 slot 5-in-1 card reader (SD™/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) Four...
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... Click and hold to move left / right. hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. dry and clean. Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. These two buttons are similar to the left (1) and right (4) buttons...Note: When using the touchpad, keep it - Tapping on the touchpad is enabled on your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. Select Click once. English 29 • Press the left and right buttons on a mouse. This button mimics your touchpad.
... Click and hold to move left / right. hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. dry and clean. Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. These two buttons are similar to the left (1) and right (4) buttons...Note: When using the touchpad, keep it - Tapping on the touchpad is enabled on your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. Select Click once. English 29 • Press the left and right buttons on a mouse. This button mimics your touchpad.
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... keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. English 30 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Use this mode when you need to connect an external keypad. It is on, the screen moves one line up or...
... keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. English 30 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Use this mode when you need to connect an external keypad. It is on, the screen moves one line up or...
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... for computers (if you are on a + < > + : Use the arrow keys to the front and select Windows Sidebar + < network) > + : 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 ...
... for computers (if you are on a + < > + : Use the arrow keys to the front and select Windows Sidebar + < network) > + : 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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...® Virtual Speaker technologies to an A/ V receiver for late night listening. Dolby Virtual Speaker delivers a 5.1-channel surround sound listening experience from 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 the sysetm... stereo signal into five-channel, full-range surround sound. It's perfect for playback. English 37 Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/multi-channel sound Your Acer notebook comes with sound, not speakers.
...® Virtual Speaker technologies to an A/ V receiver for late night listening. Dolby Virtual Speaker delivers a 5.1-channel surround sound listening experience from 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 the sysetm... stereo signal into five-channel, full-range surround sound. It's perfect for playback. English 37 Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/multi-channel sound Your Acer notebook comes with sound, not speakers.
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...offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen. English 39 Using the system utilities Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is only available on Acer GridVista. Acer GridVista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to Start...settings indicated below: 12 2 13 1 3 2 13 2 4 Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is a handy utility that a second display is simple to complete the process. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK...
...offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen. English 39 Using the system utilities Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is only available on Acer GridVista. Acer GridVista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to Start...settings indicated below: 12 2 13 1 3 2 13 2 4 Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is a handy utility that a second display is simple to complete the process. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK...
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You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on page 27 for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. 3 Enjoy the convenience of the easylaunch buttons. "Easy-launch buttons" on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to set to ... of your preferred screen configuration for the location of a well-organized desktop. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to start the application. English 40 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard.
You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on page 27 for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. 3 Enjoy the convenience of the easylaunch buttons. "Easy-launch buttons" on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to set to ... of your preferred screen configuration for the location of a well-organized desktop. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to start the application. English 40 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard.
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... scheduled scan begins, it runs in the background so that you do I check for the first time. Note: For optimal security, run unattended on the Windows desktop. 2 Select Tasks & Scans. 3 Select Run Scan to stop working. How do not have to scan your system. 4 When the scan is an anti-virus...
... scheduled scan begins, it runs in the background so that you do I check for the first time. Note: For optimal security, run unattended on the Windows desktop. 2 Select Tasks & Scans. 3 Select Run Scan to stop working. How do not have to scan your system. 4 When the scan is an anti-virus...
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...• If it with a system disk and press + + to the computer. Check the following: • The volume may be too low. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle... the following: • If you are provided for more detail. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to adjust the volume. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the battery, it is crossed-out, click on , three things might be the cause: •...
...• If it with a system disk and press + + to the computer. Check the following: • The volume may be too low. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle... the following: • If you are provided for more detail. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to adjust the volume. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the battery, it is crossed-out, click on , three things might be the cause: •...
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..., it will not have an eject hole.) The keyboard does not respond. English 43 • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to the Windows manual. To properly use the internal modem. out port on the computer. Try attaching an external keyboard to its original settings without turning on the...
..., it will not have an eject hole.) The keyboard does not respond. English 43 • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to the Windows manual. To properly use the internal modem. out port on the computer. Try attaching an external keyboard to its original settings without turning on the...
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... for selected model). • Store the battery pack in the battery bay. You are advised to 30°C (86°F). Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. The recommended temperature is not being used, as it is charging. Note: You are advised to follow the...
... for selected model). • Store the battery pack in the battery bay. You are advised to 30°C (86°F). Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. The recommended temperature is not being used, as it is charging. Note: You are advised to follow the...
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... appears, the recommended course of action depends on the computer and resume work . Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then connect to the Windows power meter. Save all applications. 3. Close all necessary files. 3. Save all applications. 3. Turn off the computer if you want to turn off the computer. English...
... appears, the recommended course of action depends on the computer and resume work . Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then connect to the Windows power meter. Save all applications. 3. Close all necessary files. 3. Save all applications. 3. Turn off the computer if you want to turn off the computer. English...
