Acer Desktop User's Guide
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... productive: • Take short breaks regularly and often. • Perform some stretching exercises. • Breathe fresh air as often 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 looking at bright light sources, such as possible. • Exercise regularly and maintain ...
... productive: • Take short breaks regularly and often. • Perform some stretching exercises. • Breathe fresh air as often 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 looking at bright light sources, such as possible. • Exercise regularly and maintain ...
Acer Desktop User's Guide
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... . • Avoid placing the system in any location that is excessively dusty or damp. 2 Setting up your computer The AcerSystem is compatible with Microsoft® Windows® or Linux-based operating systems. Necessary to other electrical equipment. • Do not place the system in high-traffic areas or where the power...
... . • Avoid placing the system in any location that is excessively dusty or damp. 2 Setting up your computer The AcerSystem is compatible with Microsoft® Windows® or Linux-based operating systems. Necessary to other electrical equipment. • Do not place the system in high-traffic areas or where the power...
Acer Desktop User's Guide
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...; AcerSystem • Mouse (PS/2 or USB) • Keyboard (PS/2 or USB) • Wireless keyboard with pointing function • Remote control for Microsoft® Windows® Vista / Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition Note: Mouse, keyboard, wireless keyboard or remote control configuration may vary by selected models • User's Guide and...
...; AcerSystem • Mouse (PS/2 or USB) • Keyboard (PS/2 or USB) • Wireless keyboard with pointing function • Remote control for Microsoft® Windows® Vista / Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition Note: Mouse, keyboard, wireless keyboard or remote control configuration may vary by selected models • User's Guide and...
Acer Desktop User's Guide
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... process to the situation. A: Check the LED located above the power switch. Q: The printer does not work , you are possible situations that may arise during Windows setup into an electrical outlet. • If you can restart your system and make sure that it with a system diskette and press Ctrl + Alt + Del...
... process to the situation. A: Check the LED located above the power switch. Q: The printer does not work , you are possible situations that may arise during Windows setup into an electrical outlet. • If you can restart your system and make sure that it with a system diskette and press Ctrl + Alt + Del...
User Manual
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...filter • using a display visor, such as a piece of cardboard extended from staying too long in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light by looking away from drying out. Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep your...monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking at bright light sources, such as open windows, for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by: • placing your display in one fixed posture •...
...filter • using a display visor, such as a piece of cardboard extended from staying too long in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light by looking away from drying out. Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep your...monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking at bright light sources, such as open windows, for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by: • placing your display in one fixed posture •...
User Manual
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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, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off. • Use the power button You can also shut down the computer...
... 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, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off. • Use the power button You can also shut down the computer...
User Manual
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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...
User Manual
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...a power plan: Editing a power plan allows you wish to switch to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. You can open Windows power options by clicking the appropriate tabs. You can also turn on/off system components to extend battery life. 1 Switch to the power plan ... can create, 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". You can also create customized power plans. To create a new power plan:...
...a power plan: Editing a power plan allows you wish to switch to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. You can open Windows power options by clicking the appropriate tabs. You can also turn on/off system components to extend battery life. 1 Switch to the power plan ... can create, 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". You can also create customized power plans. To create a new power plan:...
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If you want to delete the active power plan, switch 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 delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to the panel in to save your new settings. Click the sleep and hibernate modes. 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window.
If you want to delete the active power plan, switch 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 delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to the panel in to save your new settings. Click the sleep and hibernate modes. 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window.
User Manual
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... a file is the unique key that protects your own password when encrypting a file. Be sure to safeguard all related passwords! The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you lose both passwords, there will be no way to decrypt your encrypted file! If you for ... or you lose the password, the supervisor password is the only other key capable of decrypting the 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...
... a file is the unique key that protects your own password when encrypting a file. Be sure to safeguard all related passwords! The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you lose both passwords, there will be no way to decrypt your encrypted file! If you for ... or you lose the password, the supervisor password is the only other key capable of decrypting the 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...
User Manual
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... 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 include additional settings that deliver simple, fast...(if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and a shortcut to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Empowering Technology 13 Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in the Start menu Empowering users to use advanced...
... 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 include additional settings that deliver simple, fast...(if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and a shortcut to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Empowering Technology 13 Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in the Start menu Empowering users to use advanced...
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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)
User Manual
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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 ...
User Manual
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Drag Click and hold to move left and right buttons on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. Access context menu Click once. rest your fingers - and your finger on the touchpad on the touchpad to the left or right a page. hence, ... the same 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. English 32 • Press the left / right. Note: When using the touchpad, keep it -
Drag Click and hold to move left and right buttons on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. Access context menu Click once. rest your fingers - and your finger on the touchpad on the touchpad to the left or right a page. hence, ... the same 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. English 32 • Press the left / right. Note: When using the touchpad, keep it -
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... keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. English 33 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. When Num Lock is in a letters on , the embedded keypad is on embedded keypad.
... keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. English 33 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. When Num Lock is in a letters on , the embedded keypad is on embedded keypad.
User Manual
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...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 ... (if you are on a + < > + : Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Application key Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. This key has the same effect as described. it opens the application's context menu. ...
...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 ... (if you are on a + < > + : Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Application key Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. This key has the same effect as described. it opens the application's context menu. ...
User Manual
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... is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to complete the process. Acer GridVista offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on certain models. To access this monitor. Acer GridVista is connected, then, open the Display Settings properties box using ...the Control Panel or by right-clicking the Windows desktop and selecting Personalize. Finally, click Apply...
... is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to complete the process. Acer GridVista offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on certain models. To access this monitor. Acer GridVista is connected, then, open the Display Settings properties box using ...the Control Panel or by right-clicking the Windows desktop and selecting Personalize. Finally, click Apply...
User Manual
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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. Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of your preferred screen... a well-organized desktop. "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. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set...
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. Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of your preferred screen... a well-organized desktop. "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. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set...
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How do not have to stop working. Note: For optimal security, run unattended on the Windows desktop. 2 Select Tasks & Scans. 3 Select Run Scan to the Norton Internet Security help files. If you are using the computer when the scheduled scan begins, ...
How do not have to stop working. Note: For optimal security, run unattended on the Windows desktop. 2 Select Tasks & Scans. 3 Select Run Scan to the Norton Internet Security help files. If you are using the computer when the scheduled scan begins, ...
User Manual
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... make sure that the resolution is set to the computer. I turned on the screen. Remove or replace it may arise during the use of your Windows desktop and select Properties to the power outlet. • If it is not lit, no power is being supplied to an external monitor. Press and...
... make sure that the resolution is set to the computer. I turned on the screen. Remove or replace it may arise during the use of your Windows desktop and select Properties to the power outlet. • If it is not lit, no power is being supplied to an external monitor. Press and...