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...8226; Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to a comfortable level for extended periods 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 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...
...8226; Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to a comfortable level for extended periods 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 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...
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... heavy objects on top of your AC adapter Here are using an extension cord. 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...
... heavy objects on top of your AC adapter Here are using an extension cord. 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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... adapter xiii Taking care of your battery pack xiv Cleaning and servicing xiv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer ePresentation Management 6 Acer eDataSecurity Management 7 Acer eLock Management 8 Acer eRecovery Management 10 Acer eSettings Management 12 Windows Mobility Center 13 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Front view 15 Closed front view 16 Left view...
... adapter xiii Taking care of your battery pack xiv Cleaning and servicing xiv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer ePresentation Management 6 Acer eDataSecurity Management 7 Acer eLock Management 8 Acer eRecovery Management 10 Acer eSettings Management 12 Windows Mobility Center 13 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Front view 15 Closed front view 16 Left view...
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..., switch between power plans: 1 Select the power plan you 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 edit a power plan: Editing a power plan allows you ...described below. To switch between , edit, delete and restore power plans, as required. 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 ...
..., switch between power plans: 1 Select the power plan you 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 edit a power plan: Editing a power plan allows you ...described below. To switch between , edit, delete and restore power plans, as required. 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 ...
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Click the sleep and hibernate modes. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to the panel in If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you are currently using. To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to save your new settings.
Click the sleep and hibernate modes. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to the panel in If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you are currently using. To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to save your new settings.
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... used to decrypt your files from being accessed by default, or you lose the password, the supervisor password 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. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you lose both passwords, there will be no way to encrypt files by unauthorized persons. It...
... used to decrypt your files from being accessed by default, or you lose the password, the supervisor password 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. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you lose both passwords, there will be no way to encrypt files by unauthorized persons. It...
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...8226; 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 fit the situation as you change locations, networks or... activities. Empowering Technology 13 Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in the Start menu Settings...
...8226; 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 fit the situation as you change locations, networks or... activities. Empowering Technology 13 Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in the Start menu Settings...
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21 Specifications English Operating system Platform System memory • Windows Vista™ Home Basic • Windows Vista™ Home Premium • Windows Vista™ Ultimate • Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile technology, featuring: • Intel® Core™ Duo processor T2300/T2400... • Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology 256/512 MB of DDR2 533/667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support)
21 Specifications English Operating system Platform System memory • Windows Vista™ Home Basic • Windows Vista™ Home Premium • Windows Vista™ Ultimate • Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile technology, featuring: • Intel® Core™ Duo processor T2300/T2400... • Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology 256/512 MB of DDR2 533/667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support)
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English 22 Display and graphics Storage subsystem Dimensions and weight • 14.1" WXGA TFT LCD: 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ • 16.7 million colors • Intel® 945GM integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950 and up to 128 MB ...
English 22 Display and graphics Storage subsystem Dimensions and weight • 14.1" WXGA TFT LCD: 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ • 16.7 million colors • Intel® 945GM integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950 and up to 128 MB ...
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...the cursor. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). rest your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. The touchpad is the same as double-clicking a mouse button); Tapping on the ...speed as clicking the left button. • Use the 4-way scroll (3) button to finger movement; It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Access context menu Click once. Note: When using the touchpad, keep it - dry and clean. Drag Click and hold to ...
...the cursor. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). rest your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. The touchpad is the same as double-clicking a mouse button); Tapping on the ...speed as clicking the left button. • Use the 4-way scroll (3) button to finger movement; It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Access context menu Click once. Note: When using the touchpad, keep it - dry and clean. Drag Click and hold to ...
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... off Number keys on the keys. English 33 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys.
... off Number keys on the keys. English 33 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys.
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...< > + : Use the arrow keys to a network domain) < > + : Minimizes all windows < > + : Open the Run dialog box < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Application key Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse... other keys to provide a variety of functions: < > : Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for computers (if you 're not connected to cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of...
...< > + : Use the arrow keys to a network domain) < > + : Minimizes all windows < > + : Open the Run dialog box < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Application key Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse... other keys to provide a variety of functions: < > : Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for computers (if you 're not connected to cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of...
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... the Control Panel or by right-clicking the Windows desktop and selecting Personalize. To access this monitor. Acer GridVista is only available on certain models. Acer GridVista offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on Acer GridVista. English 41 Using the system utilities Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature...
... the Control Panel or by right-clicking the Windows desktop and selecting Personalize. To access this monitor. Acer GridVista is only available on certain models. Acer GridVista offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on Acer GridVista. English 41 Using the system utilities Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature...
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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. "Easy-launch buttons" on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to... the manufacturer's recommended value. English 42 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of...
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. "Easy-launch buttons" on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to... the manufacturer's recommended value. English 42 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of...
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... anti-virus utility that can schedule customized virus scans 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 scan your computer for viruses? 1 Double-click the Norton Internet Security icon on specific dates and times...
... anti-virus utility that can schedule customized virus scans 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 scan your computer for viruses? 1 Double-click the Norton Internet Security icon on specific dates and times...
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... the computer. Look at the power indicator: • If it is not full-screen. Remove or replace it may arise during the use of your Windows desktop and select Properties to bring up . Press + (increase) to fill the computer display. Press and release the power button to save power. Right-click...
... the computer. Look at the power indicator: • If it is not full-screen. Remove or replace it may arise during the use of your Windows desktop and select Properties to bring up . Press + (increase) to fill the computer display. Press and release the power button to save power. Right-click...
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In Windows, look at the volume control icon on page 35 for printing to an infrared printer). • During the POST, press to eject the tray. (If .... Try attaching an external keyboard to adjust the volume. Check the following : • Make sure that the infrared port is heard from the computer. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on both devices are connected to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the computer. out port...
In Windows, look at the volume control icon on page 35 for printing to an infrared printer). • During the POST, press to eject the tray. (If .... Try attaching an external keyboard to adjust the volume. Check the following : • Make sure that the infrared port is heard from the computer. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on both devices are connected to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the computer. out port...
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.... I want to restore my computer to its original settings without recovery CDs. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is installed when you purchase your notebook. Note: If... the corresponding port on Dialing Rules and begin setting up , you restore the C: drive with the Internet Connection setup. Follow the steps below to the Windows manual.
.... I want to restore my computer to its original settings without recovery CDs. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is installed when you purchase your notebook. Note: If... the corresponding port on Dialing Rules and begin setting up , you restore the C: drive with the Internet Connection setup. Follow the steps below to the Windows manual.
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Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Higher temperatures cause the battery to a mains power outlet. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and connect ...
Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Higher temperatures cause the battery to a mains power outlet. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and connect ...
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Data will be lost if the battery to the Windows power meter. Replace the battery pack. 5. Save all necessary files. 2. Resume work . Turn off the computer. Save all necessary files. 2. Shut down the operating system ...
Data will be lost if the battery to the Windows power meter. Replace the battery pack. 5. Save all necessary files. 2. Resume work . Turn off the computer. Save all necessary files. 2. Shut down the operating system ...