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...Rest your eyes frequently. • Give your eyes regular breaks 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 • ... 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...
...Rest your eyes frequently. • Give your eyes regular breaks 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 • ... 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...
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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 Shut Down. • Use the power button You can also put the computer in should not exceed...
... 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 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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... If necessary, change the 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". To switch between , edit, delete and restore power plans, as...plan. 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 open Windows power options by clicking the appropriate tabs. Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power ...
... If necessary, change the 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". To switch between , edit, delete and restore power plans, as...plan. 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 open Windows power options by clicking the appropriate tabs. Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power ...
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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. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. 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 save your new settings. Click the sleep and hibernate modes. 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to the panel in
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. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. 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 save your new settings. Click the sleep and hibernate modes. 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to the panel in
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...all related passwords! Note: The password used to encrypt files by unauthorized persons. Be sure to decrypt your encrypted 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 ... Management (for selected models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that the system needs to enter your own password when encrypting a file. It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file ...
...all related passwords! Note: The password used to encrypt files by unauthorized persons. Be sure to decrypt your encrypted 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 ... Management (for selected models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that the system needs to enter your own password when encrypting a file. It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file ...
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... Center: • Use the shortcut key < > + • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel • Start Windows Mobility 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. Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume...
... Center: • Use the shortcut key < > + • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel • Start Windows Mobility 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. Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume...
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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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... to drag the cursor. Note: When using the touchpad, keep it - The touchpad is enabled on your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). Scroll Click and hold , then use finger on the touchpad to finger movement.... Access context menu Click once. dry and clean. hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel.
... to drag the cursor. Note: When using the touchpad, keep it - The touchpad is enabled on your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). Scroll Click and hold , then use finger on the touchpad to finger movement.... Access context menu Click once. dry and clean. hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel.
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... embedded keypad is on the keys. English 29 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. A better solution would be to do a lot of the keycaps. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock...
... embedded keypad is on the keys. English 29 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. A better solution would be to do a lot of the keycaps. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock...
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... 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),...cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Application key Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; Key Windows key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on your edition of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as ...
... 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),...cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Application key Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; Key Windows key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on your edition of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as ...
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... playback. Dolby Digital Live Found in the sysetm tray of headphones. 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. Set playback as digital output To set up surround sound, select the... Digital Live converts any stereo signal into five-channel, full-range surround sound. English 35 Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/multi-channel sound Your Acer notebook comes with sound, not speakers.
... playback. Dolby Digital Live Found in the sysetm tray of headphones. 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. Set playback as digital output To set up surround sound, select the... Digital Live converts any stereo signal into five-channel, full-range surround sound. English 35 Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/multi-channel sound Your Acer notebook comes with sound, not speakers.
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English 37 Using the system utilities Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is connected, then, open the Display Settings properties box using the Control Panel or by right-clicking the Windows desktop and selecting Personalize. To access this monitor. 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 at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is a ...
English 37 Using the system utilities Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is connected, then, open the Display Settings properties box using the Control Panel or by right-clicking the Windows desktop and selecting Personalize. To access this monitor. 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 at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is a ...
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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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... System Scan when scanning your system. 4 When the scan is complete, review the results of the scan. Note: For optimal security, run unattended on the Windows desktop. 2 Select Tasks & Scans. 3 Select Run Scan to scan your computer for viruses? 1 Double-click the Norton Internet Security icon on specific dates and times...
... System Scan when scanning your system. 4 When the scan is complete, review the results of the scan. Note: For optimal security, run unattended on the Windows desktop. 2 Select Tasks & Scans. 3 Select Run Scan to scan your computer for viruses? 1 Double-click the Norton Internet Security icon on specific dates and times...
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..." on the taskbar. Easy solutions are using on the screen. Remove or replace it is lit, check the following is a list of your computer. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on page 18 for each one. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that... a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. Press + (increase) to the power outlet. • If it with a system disk and press + + to resume. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the taskbar.
..." on the taskbar. Easy solutions are using on the screen. Remove or replace it is lit, check the following is a list of your computer. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on page 18 for each one. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that... a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. Press + (increase) to the power outlet. • If it with a system disk and press + + to resume. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the taskbar.
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... an eject hole.) The keyboard does not respond. Refer to the line- English 41 • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to the Windows manual. Try attaching an external keyboard to eject the optical drive tray without Note: Please note, on the printer. The printer does not work. Check...
... an eject hole.) The keyboard does not respond. Refer to the line- English 41 • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to the Windows manual. Try attaching an external keyboard to eject the optical drive tray without Note: Please note, on the printer. The printer does not work. Check...
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... for selected model). • Store the battery pack in a cool, dry place. However, charging the battery with a fully charged battery. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. You can continue to charge the battery before traveling enables you get the most out of battery operation...
... for selected model). • Store the battery pack in a cool, dry place. However, charging the battery with a fully charged battery. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. You can continue to charge the battery before traveling enables you get the most out of battery operation...
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... down . Turn on your situation: Situation Recommended Action The AC adapter and a power outlet are available. 1. Turn off the computer if you want to the Windows power meter. Save all necessary files. 2. You have no spare battery pack. 1. When the battery-low warning appears, the recommended course of action depends on...
... down . Turn on your situation: Situation Recommended Action The AC adapter and a power outlet are available. 1. Turn off the computer if you want to the Windows power meter. Save all necessary files. 2. You have no spare battery pack. 1. When the battery-low warning appears, the recommended course of action depends on...