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...piece of cardboard extended from drying out. The following tips: • refrain 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.... x Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone 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 •...
...piece of cardboard extended from drying out. The following tips: • refrain 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.... x Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone 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 •...
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... to magnetic fields. • Do not expose the computer to dust or dirt. • Never place objects on top of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on the plug. • The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not...
... to magnetic fields. • Do not expose the computer to dust or dirt. • Never place objects on top of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on the plug. • The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not...
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... your battery pack xiv Cleaning and servicing xiv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management (for selected models) 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer ePresentation Management 6 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) 7 Acer eLock Management (for selected models) 8 Acer eRecovery Management 10 Acer eSettings Management 12 Windows Mobility Center 13 Your Acer notebook tour 14 Front view 14 Closed front...
... your battery pack xiv Cleaning and servicing xiv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management (for selected models) 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer ePresentation Management 6 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) 7 Acer eLock Management (for selected models) 8 Acer eRecovery Management 10 Acer eSettings Management 12 Windows Mobility Center 13 Your Acer notebook tour 14 Front view 14 Closed front...
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...30 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 30 Windows keys 31 Hotkeys 32 Special keys 34 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 35 Using a computer security lock 35 Audio 36 Adjusting the volume 36 Using Acer Bluetooth® VoIP Phone 37 Getting to know...LED indicators 38 Charging the phone 38 Connecting the phone to your notebook 39 Using the phone 41 Using the system utilities 42 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 42 Launch Manager 43 Norton Internet Security 44 Frequently asked questions 45 Requesting service 48 International Travelers Warranty...
...30 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 30 Windows keys 31 Hotkeys 32 Special keys 34 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 35 Using a computer security lock 35 Audio 36 Adjusting the volume 36 Using Acer Bluetooth® VoIP Phone 37 Getting to know...LED indicators 38 Charging the phone 38 Connecting the phone to your notebook 39 Using the phone 41 Using the system utilities 42 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 42 Launch Manager 43 Norton Internet Security 44 Frequently asked questions 45 Requesting service 48 International Travelers Warranty...
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... the Create Power Plan icon. 2 Enter a name for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". You can open Windows power options by clicking the appropriate tabs. To switch between , edit, delete and restore power plans, as required. You can also create customized...and sleep settings you wish to switch 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 access this utility, select "Acer ePower Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar, run ...
... the Create Power Plan icon. 2 Enter a name for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". You can open Windows power options by clicking the appropriate tabs. To switch between , edit, delete and restore power plans, as required. You can also create customized...and sleep settings you wish to switch 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 access this utility, select "Acer ePower Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar, run ...
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Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to the panel in to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you are currently using. Click the sleep and hibernate modes. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to save your new settings. 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon.
Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to the panel in to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you are currently using. Click the sleep and hibernate modes. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to save your new settings. 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon.
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...Note: The password used to encrypt files by unauthorized persons. If you for a supervisor password and default encryption password. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will be no way to enter your files from being accessed by default, or you lose both .... Be sure to decrypt it. Empowering Technology 7 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that the system needs to safeguard all related passwords! It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data encryption/...
...Note: The password used to encrypt files by unauthorized persons. If you for a supervisor password and default encryption password. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will be no way to enter your files from being accessed by default, or you lose both .... Be sure to decrypt it. Empowering Technology 7 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that the system needs to safeguard all related passwords! It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data encryption/...
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... 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. Empowering Technology 13 Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in the...
... 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. Empowering Technology 13 Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in the...
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...8226; Windows® Vista™ Starter • Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile technology, featuring: • Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor T5500/T5600 (2 MB L2 cache, 1.66/1.83 GHz, 667 MHz FSB) and T7200/ T7400/ T7600 (4 MB L2 cache, 2/2.16/2.33 GHz, 667 MHz FSB) (for Aspire 5580) ...dual-mode 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology • Intel® Celeron® M processor 410/420/430 (1 MB L2 cache, 1.46/1.60/1.73 GHz, 533 MHz FSB) or higher (for Aspire 3680) • Mobile Intel® 940GML/943GML Express chipset ...
...8226; Windows® Vista™ Starter • Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile technology, featuring: • Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor T5500/T5600 (2 MB L2 cache, 1.66/1.83 GHz, 667 MHz FSB) and T7200/ T7400/ T7600 (4 MB L2 cache, 2/2.16/2.33 GHz, 667 MHz FSB) (for Aspire 5580) ...dual-mode 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology • Intel® Celeron® M processor 410/420/430 (1 MB L2 cache, 1.46/1.60/1.73 GHz, 533 MHz FSB) or higher (for Aspire 3680) • Mobile Intel® 940GML/943GML Express chipset ...
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... (2) Center button (3) Execute Quickly click twice. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button); It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. and your finger on the touchpad on the second tap and drag the cursor. English 29 a page. Tap once. dry and clean. The... pressing on the touchpad to finger movement; This button mimics your touchpad. Scroll Click and hold , then use finger on the right scroll bar of Windows applications.
... (2) Center button (3) Execute Quickly click twice. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button); It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. and your finger on the touchpad on the second tap and drag the cursor. English 29 a page. Tap once. dry and clean. The... pressing on the touchpad to finger movement; This button mimics your touchpad. Scroll Click and hold , then use finger on the right scroll bar of Windows applications.
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... off Number keys on and off. English 30 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external keypad.
... off Number keys on and off. English 30 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external keypad.
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... as clicking on your computer (if you are on a + < > + : Use the arrow keys to provide a variety of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as clicking the right mouse button; This key has the same effect as described. It can also ... Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D < > + : Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar + < network) > + : Search for computers (if you are connected to a network...
... as clicking on your computer (if you are on a + < > + : Use the arrow keys to provide a variety of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as clicking the right mouse button; This key has the same effect as described. It can also ... Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D < > + : Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar + < network) > + : Search for computers (if you are connected to a network...
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... the notebook. Locate the PC Card (PCMCIA) slot. 3. Turn the notebook on the slot. Note: The notebook detects the device and displays a New Device Wizard window. Off The phone is linking with the notebook. On The phone is fully-charged. Off The phone is charging. It takes approximately four hours for... Bluetooth Blue connection/ pairing indicator Charge/Power indicator Amber Status Description Blinking fast The phone is full. Click No, not this time, then close the window. 4.
... the notebook. Locate the PC Card (PCMCIA) slot. 3. Turn the notebook on the slot. Note: The notebook detects the device and displays a New Device Wizard window. Off The phone is linking with the notebook. On The phone is fully-charged. Off The phone is charging. It takes approximately four hours for... Bluetooth Blue connection/ pairing indicator Charge/Power indicator Amber Status Description Blinking fast The phone is full. Click No, not this time, then close the window. 4.
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... is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to complete the process. 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 to confirm the new settings and click OK to...
... is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to complete the process. 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 to confirm the new settings and click OK to...
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... start the application. Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of your preferred screen configuration for the location of a well-organized desktop. English 43 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. You can access the Launch Manager by clicking...
... start the application. Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of your preferred screen configuration for the location of a well-organized desktop. English 43 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. You can access the Launch Manager by clicking...
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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 an anti-virus utility that can schedule customized virus scans...
... 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 an anti-virus utility that can schedule customized virus scans...
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Remove or replace it is a list of your Windows desktop and select Properties to bring up . Nothing appears on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be too low. Press + (...
Remove or replace it is a list of your Windows desktop and select Properties to bring up . Nothing appears on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be too low. Press + (...
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... the internal keyboard cable may be loose. English 46 No audio is a mechanical eject hole on the optical drive. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the taskbar. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar. Nothing should be muted. If it works, contact your computer...
... the internal keyboard cable may be loose. English 46 No audio is a mechanical eject hole on the optical drive. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the taskbar. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar. Nothing should be muted. If it works, contact your computer...
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... with the original software content that is installed when you first turn on the printer. Refer to the Windows manual. 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 set...
... with the original software content that is installed when you first turn on the printer. Refer to the Windows manual. 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 set...
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However, charging the battery with a fully charged battery. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and connect to release the battery. 2 Pull the battery from the ...
However, charging the battery with a fully charged battery. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and connect to release the battery. 2 Pull the battery from the ...