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... your computer use more information, please refer to "Regulations and safety notices" on page 80 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...breaks regularly and often. • Perform some stretching exercises. Warning! We do some stretching 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. Display • Keep...
... your computer use more information, please refer to "Regulations and safety notices" on page 80 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...breaks regularly and often. • Perform some stretching exercises. Warning! We do some stretching 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. Display • Keep...
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... the computer display when you turn off the computer and want to direct sunlight. Note: If you take care of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off. • Use the power button You can also shut down the computer...
... the computer display when you turn off the computer and want to direct sunlight. Note: If you take care of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off. • Use the power button You can also shut down the computer...
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... 32 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 32 Windows keys 33 Hotkeys 34 Special key 36 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 37 Using a computer security lock 37 Audio 38 Adjusting the volume 38 Acer OrbiCam 39 Launching the Acer OrbiCam 40 Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings 40 Capturing photos/videos 42...
... 32 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 32 Windows keys 33 Hotkeys 34 Special key 36 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 37 Using a computer security lock 37 Audio 38 Adjusting the volume 38 Acer OrbiCam 39 Launching the Acer OrbiCam 40 Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings 40 Capturing photos/videos 42...
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Empowering Technology 5 Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to be taken when the cover is closed or the power button is pressed. • Set passwords for accessing the system after Hibernation or Standby. • View information about Acer ePower Management. For additional options, click "Settings" to: • Set alarms. • Re-load factory defaults. • Select what actions to the panel in the upper half of the window.
Empowering Technology 5 Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to be taken when the cover is closed or the power button is pressed. • Set passwords for accessing the system after Hibernation or Standby. • View information about Acer ePower Management. For additional options, click "Settings" to: • Set alarms. • Re-load factory defaults. • Select what actions to the panel in the upper half of the window.
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... unique key that protects your files from being accessed by default, or you can choose to encrypt a file is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick and easy data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for MSN Messenger and... Microsoft Outlook. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will be used to enter your encrypted file! If you for a supervisor password and default encryption. If you...
... unique key that protects your files from being accessed by default, or you can choose to encrypt a file is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick and easy data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for MSN Messenger and... Microsoft Outlook. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will be used to enter your encrypted file! If you for a supervisor password and default encryption. If you...
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Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation. • Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for power users on Acer computer. Empowering Technology 13 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications, change BIOS passwords or other Windows settings, and to monitor the system health status.
Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation. • Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for power users on Acer computer. Empowering Technology 13 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications, change BIOS passwords or other Windows settings, and to monitor the system health status.
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removes unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - It provides an express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly. releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization - improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. The user can also enable advanced options for full control over the following options: • Memory optimization - Empowering Technology 14 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer computer.
removes unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - It provides an express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly. releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization - improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. The user can also enable advanced options for full control over the following options: • Memory optimization - Empowering Technology 14 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer computer.
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...Windows® Vista™ Capable • Genuine Windows® XP Professional (Service Pack 2) • Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2) Platform System memory Windows® Vista ™Capable PCs come with Windows® XP installed, and can be upgraded to : Microsoft.com/ windowsvista. For Aspire 5550...Wireless 3945ABG or 3945BG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology For Aspire 3670 • Intel® Celeron® M processor 410/420/430 (1 MB L2 cache, 1.46/1.60...
...Windows® Vista™ Capable • Genuine Windows® XP Professional (Service Pack 2) • Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2) Platform System memory Windows® Vista ™Capable PCs come with Windows® XP installed, and can be upgraded to : Microsoft.com/ windowsvista. For Aspire 5550...Wireless 3945ABG or 3945BG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology For Aspire 3670 • Intel® Celeron® M processor 410/420/430 (1 MB L2 cache, 1.46/1.60...
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... CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes • 44.4 W 4000 mAh Li-ion battery pack (6-cell) • Acer QuicCharge™ technology (for Aspire 5550) : • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge system-off • 2.5-hour charge-in-use • 3-pin... AC adapter (for Aspire 3670) • 88-/89-key keyboard with inverted "T" cursor layout, 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel • Touchpad with 4-way scroll button • 12 function keys, four media keys (play/pause, stop, previous, next), four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey ...
... CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes • 44.4 W 4000 mAh Li-ion battery pack (6-cell) • Acer QuicCharge™ technology (for Aspire 5550) : • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge system-off • 2.5-hour charge-in-use • 3-pin... AC adapter (for Aspire 3670) • 88-/89-key keyboard with inverted "T" cursor layout, 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel • Touchpad with 4-way scroll button • 12 function keys, four media keys (play/pause, stop, previous, next), four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey ...
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and your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button); hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. English 31 • Use ... the touchpad, keep it - This button mimics your fingers - Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is sensitive to finger movement; Tap once. Drag Click and hold to drag the cursor. rest...
and your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button); hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. English 31 • Use ... the touchpad, keep it - This button mimics your fingers - Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is sensitive to finger movement; Tap once. Drag Click and hold to drag the cursor. rest...
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... embedded keypad Type numbers in uppercase. English 32 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Desired access Num Lock on Number keys on embedded keypad cursor-control keys. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key...
... embedded keypad Type numbers in uppercase. English 32 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Desired access Num Lock on Number keys on embedded keypad cursor-control keys. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key...
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... next Taskbar button. < > + : Opens the My Computer window. < > + : Opens Help and Support Center. < > + : Opens the Search Results window. < > + : Opens the Run dialog box. < > + : Minimizes all windows. + < > + : Undoes the minimize all windows action. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking ...Lock off Hold while typing Type the letters in a letters on the Windows Start button; Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it opens the application's context menu. it launches the Start menu....
... next Taskbar button. < > + : Opens the My Computer window. < > + : Opens Help and Support Center. < > + : Opens the Search Results window. < > + : Opens the Run dialog box. < > + : Minimizes all windows. + < > + : Undoes the minimize all windows action. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking ...Lock off Hold while typing Type the letters in a letters on the Windows Start button; Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it opens the application's context menu. it launches the Start menu....
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The Acer OrbiCam capture window appears. Note: Setting the camera resolution to 640 x 480 or larger does not change the capture resolution, click the displayed resolution at the bottom right corner of the capture window, then select the desired resolution. OR Click Start > All Programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam. Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings Resolution To change the capture window size. English 40 Launching the Acer OrbiCam To launch the Acer OrbiCam, double-click on the Acer OrbiCam logo in the desktop.
The Acer OrbiCam capture window appears. Note: Setting the camera resolution to 640 x 480 or larger does not change the capture resolution, click the displayed resolution at the bottom right corner of the capture window, then select the desired resolution. OR Click Start > All Programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam. Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings Resolution To change the capture window size. English 40 Launching the Acer OrbiCam To launch the Acer OrbiCam, double-click on the Acer OrbiCam logo in the desktop.
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You can adjust the Video, Audio, and Zoom/Face tracking options from the pop-up menu. Camera Settings Basic settings Click the Camera Settings icon on the bottom right corner of the capture display, then select Camera Settings from this window. English 41 Options Click Options to change the capture window size, preview settings, and the folder for captured photos or videos. Use the options to display the Window, Preview, and Folder tabs.
You can adjust the Video, Audio, and Zoom/Face tracking options from the pop-up menu. Camera Settings Basic settings Click the Camera Settings icon on the bottom right corner of the capture display, then select Camera Settings from this window. English 41 Options Click Options to change the capture window size, preview settings, and the folder for captured photos or videos. Use the options to display the Window, Preview, and Folder tabs.
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...Device Settings allows you to adjust the zoom level and turn on or off the camera indicator. English 42 Capture settings From the Camera Settings window, click the Driver Settings button. Zoom/Face Track Settings allows you to activate gain control, implement image mirror, select image enhancements and anti-... IM service, then select the video/webcam feature. Note: By default, all photos and videos are saved in the world. To use the Acer OrbiCam as the capture device of the photo/video clip. Advanced Settings allows you to an IM partner anywhere in the My Pictures and My...
...Device Settings allows you to adjust the zoom level and turn on or off the camera indicator. English 42 Capture settings From the Camera Settings window, click the Driver Settings button. Zoom/Face Track Settings allows you to activate gain control, implement image mirror, select image enhancements and anti-... IM service, then select the video/webcam feature. Note: By default, all photos and videos are saved in the world. To use the Acer OrbiCam as the capture device of the photo/video clip. Advanced Settings allows you to an IM partner anywhere in the My Pictures and My...
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... left section of centering your face beyond the capture window frame. Note: The face tracking feature is not capable of the VisageON window. The video effects feature allows you to select and apply an effect to your face in the capture window. To enable the Acer VisageON: 1 Right-click on this icon, then select...
... left section of centering your face beyond the capture window frame. Note: The face tracking feature is not capable of the VisageON window. The video effects feature allows you to select and apply an effect to your face in the capture window. To enable the Acer VisageON: 1 Right-click on this icon, then select...
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For multiple users, the face tracking feature automatically centers all the users' face in the capture window, otherwise the utility centers the face of the user closest to the camera. 2 Click the right icon to zoom in/out or reset the current view. 3 Click VisageON to display a pop-menu that allows configuration of the camera, face tracking and video effects settings. English 44 Using the face tracking feature To use the face tracking feature: 1 Click the left icon down arrow button, then select Single User or Multiple Users from the pop-up menu.
For multiple users, the face tracking feature automatically centers all the users' face in the capture window, otherwise the utility centers the face of the user closest to the camera. 2 Click the right icon to zoom in/out or reset the current view. 3 Click VisageON to display a pop-menu that allows configuration of the camera, face tracking and video effects settings. English 44 Using the face tracking feature To use the face tracking feature: 1 Click the left icon down arrow button, then select Single User or Multiple Users from the pop-up menu.
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...the camera for IM chat/ video sessions or call conferences. The Video Effect Selection window appears. 2 Click on a video effect to select an avatar or accessory video effect from the VisageON window to continue. 2. English 45 Using video effects (selected models only) The Video Settings... section allows you may use . The selected effect appears in the video effects section of the VisageON window. Follow screen instructions from the list.
...the camera for IM chat/ video sessions or call conferences. The Video Effect Selection window appears. 2 Click on a video effect to select an avatar or accessory video effect from the VisageON window to continue. 2. English 45 Using video effects (selected models only) The Video Settings... section allows you may use . The selected effect appears in the video effects section of the VisageON window. Follow screen instructions from the list.
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... 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 Acer GridVista. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend my... Windows desktop onto this function, please go to Start, All Programs and click on the same screen. Acer GridVista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to complete the process. To enable the dual monitor...
... 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 Acer GridVista. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend my... Windows desktop onto this function, please go to Start, All Programs and click on the same screen. Acer GridVista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to complete the process. To enable the dual monitor...
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...on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to start the application. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is simple to set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. You can access the Launch ...Manager by clicking on page 29 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 47 Acer GridVista is set to the manufacturer's recommended value. Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of ...
...on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to start the application. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is simple to set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. You can access the Launch ...Manager by clicking on page 29 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 47 Acer GridVista is set to the manufacturer's recommended value. Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of ...