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... breaks by looking at the center of your desk to minimize neck strain Taking care 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 •...provide suggestions 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 ...
... breaks by looking at the center of your desk to minimize neck strain Taking care 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 •...provide suggestions 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 ...
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... power cord, 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 cord, 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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Note: You cannot delete the predefined power plans. You can open Windows power options by clicking the appropriate tabs. To access this utility, select "Acer ePower Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar, run the program from the drop-down list. 2 Click "Apply". You can create, switch ...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 display and...
Note: You cannot delete the predefined power plans. You can open Windows power options by clicking the appropriate tabs. To access this utility, select "Acer ePower Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar, run the program from the drop-down list. 2 Click "Apply". You can create, switch ...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 display and...
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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. Click the sleep and hibernate modes. To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to the panel in If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you are currently using. 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. to save your new settings.
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. Click the sleep and hibernate modes. To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to the panel in If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you are currently using. 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. to save your new settings.
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...password used to encrypt files by unauthorized persons. If 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 (for selected models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that the system needs to decrypt it. This password will be used ...
...password used to encrypt files by unauthorized persons. If 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 (for selected models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that the system needs to decrypt it. This password will be used ...
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... easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. 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...
... easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. 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...
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... 256 KB L2 cache) (for selected models) • NVIDIA nForce® 610M (MCP67-MV) • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two ... TV input, PAL/SECAM to NTSC port converter Acer DVB-T antenna (UHF/VHF reception) supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology 15.4" WXGA high-brightness (220-nits) Acer CrystalBrite™ TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ 8 ms response time
... 256 KB L2 cache) (for selected models) • NVIDIA nForce® 610M (MCP67-MV) • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two ... TV input, PAL/SECAM to NTSC port converter Acer DVB-T antenna (UHF/VHF reception) supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology 15.4" WXGA high-brightness (220-nits) Acer CrystalBrite™ TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ 8 ms response time
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...65 W AC adaptor (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-in-... 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 Four media ...
...65 W AC adaptor (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-in-... 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 Four media ...
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...; Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is sensitive to perform selection and execution functions. Tapping on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. Function Left button (1) Right button (4) Main touchpad (2) Center button (3) Execute Quickly click twice. Note: When using the touchpad... mouse button). Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button); It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. English 28 • Press the left or right a page. Select Click once. hence, the lighter the touch, ...
...; Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is sensitive to perform selection and execution functions. Tapping on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. Function Left button (1) Right button (4) Main touchpad (2) Center button (3) Execute Quickly click twice. Note: When using the touchpad... mouse button). Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button); It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. English 28 • Press the left or right a page. Select Click once. hence, the lighter the touch, ...
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... right corner of numeric data entry. English 29 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 can toggle on , the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up...
... right corner of numeric data entry. English 29 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 can toggle on , the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up...
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...'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), or switch users (if you...
...'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), or switch users (if you...
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... to an A/ V receiver for playback. It's perfect for late night listening. Dolby Virtual Speaker delivers a 5.1-channel surround sound listening experience from any pair of your Windows system. Dolby Headphone Dolby Headphone offers realistic surround sound from just two speakers. Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic II transforms any stereo or... sound for enjoying movies, games and music in the sysetm tray of headphones. English 35 Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/multi-channel sound Your Acer notebook comes with sound, not speakers.
... to an A/ V receiver for playback. It's perfect for late night listening. Dolby Virtual Speaker delivers a 5.1-channel surround sound listening experience from any pair of your Windows system. Dolby Headphone Dolby Headphone offers realistic surround sound from just two speakers. Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic II transforms any stereo or... sound for enjoying movies, games and music in the sysetm tray of headphones. English 35 Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/multi-channel sound Your Acer notebook comes with sound, not speakers.
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... compatible, allowing two displays to complete the process. English 37 Using the system utilities Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is simple to Start, All Programs and click on Acer GridVista. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to be ...You may choose any one of your notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on certain models. Acer GridVista is only available on the same screen. To enable the dual display feature of the four display settings indicated below: ...
... compatible, allowing two displays to complete the process. English 37 Using the system utilities Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is simple to Start, All Programs and click on Acer GridVista. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to be ...You may choose any one of your notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on certain models. Acer GridVista is only available on the same screen. To enable the dual display feature of the four display settings indicated below: ...
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... 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. Note...
... 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. Note...
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... viruses? 1 Double-click the Norton Internet Security icon on specific dates and times or at periodic intervals. Note: For optimal security, run unattended on the Windows desktop. 2 Select Tasks & Scans. 3 Select Run Scan to scan your system. 4 When the scan is complete, review the results of the scan. For more information...
... viruses? 1 Double-click the Norton Internet Security icon on specific dates and times or at periodic intervals. Note: For optimal security, run unattended on the Windows desktop. 2 Select Tasks & Scans. 3 Select Run Scan to scan your system. 4 When the scan is complete, review the results of the scan. For more information...
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... power indicator: • If it is heard from the computer. Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on page 18 for each one. See "Left view" on the taskbar. Check the following: • If you... back on the taskbar. Press any key to save power. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to power the computer. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be muted.
... power indicator: • If it is heard from the computer. Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on page 18 for each one. See "Left view" on the taskbar. Check the following: • If you... back on the taskbar. Press any key to save power. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to power the computer. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be muted.
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... printer. I want to use your location. To properly use the internal modem. English 41 • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to the Windows manual. out port on the computer. There is a mechanical eject hole on the power. Refer to the line-
... printer. I want to use your location. To properly use the internal modem. English 41 • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to the Windows manual. out port on the computer. There is a mechanical eject hole on the power. Refer to the line-
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... to release the battery. 2 Pull the battery from the battery bay. Charging the battery overnight before retiring for the day. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. You are advised to 30°C (86°F). Optimising battery life Optimizing battery life helps you to follow...
... to release the battery. 2 Pull the battery from the battery bay. Charging the battery overnight before retiring for the day. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. You are advised to 30°C (86°F). Optimising battery life Optimizing battery life helps you to follow...
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Data will be lost if the battery to the Windows power meter. Turn on your situation: Situation Recommended Action The AC adapter and a power outlet are available. 1. You have no spare battery pack. 1. Close all ...
Data will be lost if the battery to the Windows power meter. Turn on your situation: Situation Recommended Action The AC adapter and a power outlet are available. 1. You have no spare battery pack. 1. Close all ...