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...; 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 open windows, for only short periods, take breaks regularly, and do not recommend using a display visor, such as...
...; 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 open windows, for only short periods, take breaks regularly, and do not recommend using a display visor, such as...
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... on the plug. • The total ampere ratings of the cord if you are some ways to take care of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on uneven surfaces. Note: If you turn it on again, wait at least two seconds...
... on the plug. • The total ampere ratings of the cord if you are some ways to take care of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on uneven surfaces. Note: If you turn it on again, wait at least two seconds...
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... Acer ePresentation Management 14 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Front view 15 Closed front view 16 Left view 17 Right view 18 Rear view 19 Base view 20 Specifications 21 Indicators 25 Easy-launch buttons 26 Touchpad 27 Touchpad basics 27 Using the keyboard 29 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 29 Windows...
... Acer ePresentation Management 14 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Front view 15 Closed front view 16 Left view 17 Right view 18 Rear view 19 Base view 20 Specifications 21 Indicators 25 Easy-launch buttons 26 Touchpad 27 Touchpad basics 27 Using the keyboard 29 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 29 Windows...
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...to decrypt your encrypted file! Be sure to enter your own file-specific password when encrypting a file. Empowering Technology 2 Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is a handy file encryption utility that the system needs to encrypt files by unauthorized persons. If you lose ...being accessed by default, or you for MSN Messenger and Microsoft Outlook. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will be no way to encrypt a file is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick and easy data encryption/decryption and ...
...to decrypt your encrypted file! Be sure to enter your own file-specific password when encrypting a file. Empowering Technology 2 Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is a handy file encryption utility that the system needs to encrypt files by unauthorized persons. If you lose ...being accessed by default, or you for MSN Messenger and Microsoft Outlook. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will be no way to encrypt a file is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick and easy data encryption/decryption and ...
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Empowering Technology 5 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer computer. The user can also enable advanced options for full control over the following options: • Memory optimization - It provides an express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly. removes unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization -
Empowering Technology 5 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer computer. The user can also enable advanced options for full control over the following options: • Memory optimization - It provides an express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly. removes unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization -
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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 8 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 8 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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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 12 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 12 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.
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21 Specifications English Operating system Platform System memory • Windows® Vista™ Capable • Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2) • Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile technology (for Aspire 5600 Series), featuring: • Intel® Core™ Duo processor 1.66... CERTIFIED™ solution or Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945BG network connection (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, 1.46/1.6/1.73 GHz...
21 Specifications English Operating system Platform System memory • Windows® Vista™ Capable • Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2) • Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile technology (for Aspire 5600 Series), featuring: • Intel® Core™ Duo processor 1.66... CERTIFIED™ solution or Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945BG network connection (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, 1.46/1.6/1.73 GHz...
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... Radeon® X1300 with up to 224 MB of shared system memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0, dual independent displays (for Aspire 3680 Series) • Simultaneous LCD and CRT display, with LCD panel refresh rate at 70 Hz • Up to 512 MB of... 800 pixel resolution, 16 ms response time, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via non-interlaced CRT display • MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability • Acer CinemaVision™ video technology (Acer Arcade) • Acer ClearVision™ video optimization (Acer Arcade) • 40/60/80/100/120 GB PATA hard ...
... Radeon® X1300 with up to 224 MB of shared system memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0, dual independent displays (for Aspire 3680 Series) • Simultaneous LCD and CRT display, with LCD panel refresh rate at 70 Hz • Up to 512 MB of... 800 pixel resolution, 16 ms response time, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via non-interlaced CRT display • MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability • Acer CinemaVision™ video technology (Acer Arcade) • Acer ClearVision™ video optimization (Acer Arcade) • 40/60/80/100/120 GB PATA hard ...
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Tapping on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. This button mimics your cursor pressing on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button. • Use the 4-way scroll (3) button to ... as double-clicking a mouse button); Scroll Click and hold , then use finger on a mouse. dry and clean. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is sensitive to finger movement; Drag Click and hold to move the cursor. • Press the...
Tapping on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. This button mimics your cursor pressing on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button. • Use the 4-way scroll (3) button to ... as double-clicking a mouse button); Scroll Click and hold , then use finger on a mouse. dry and clean. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is sensitive to finger movement; Drag Click and hold to move the cursor. • Press the...
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... typing Type the letters in uppercase. English 29 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. When Scroll Lock is in a normal manner. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). To simplify the keyboard...
... typing Type the letters in uppercase. English 29 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. When Scroll Lock is in a normal manner. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). To simplify the keyboard...
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... of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. English 30 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. It can also be used with other key in the hotkey combination. it opens...Activates the 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. it launches the Start menu. Application This key has the same ...
... of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. English 30 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. It can also be used with other key in the hotkey combination. it opens...Activates the 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. it launches the Start menu. Application This key has the same ...
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OR Click Start > All Programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam. Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings Resolution To change the capture window size. 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. The Acer OrbiCam capture window appears. English 36 Launching the Acer OrbiCam To launch the Acer OrbiCam, double-click on the Acer OrbiCam logo in the desktop.
OR Click Start > All Programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam. Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings Resolution To change the capture window size. 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. The Acer OrbiCam capture window appears. English 36 Launching the Acer OrbiCam To launch the Acer OrbiCam, double-click on the Acer OrbiCam logo in the desktop.
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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. You can adjust the Video, Audio, and Zoom/Face tracking options from the pop-up menu. English 37 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.
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. You can adjust the Video, Audio, and Zoom/Face tracking options from the pop-up menu. English 37 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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...a webcam, open the IM service, then select the video/webcam feature. To use the Acer OrbiCam as the capture device of the photo/video clip. The Windows Picture and Fax Viewer or the Windows Media Player automatically launches to adjust the zoom level and turn on or off the camera ...button. The Properties window appears. Note: By default, all photos and videos are saved in the world. Advanced Settings allows you to an IM partner anywhere in the My Pictures and My Videos folder. Capturing photos/videos To capture a photo or a video clip, rotate the Acer OrbiCam to activate...
...a webcam, open the IM service, then select the video/webcam feature. To use the Acer OrbiCam as the capture device of the photo/video clip. The Windows Picture and Fax Viewer or the Windows Media Player automatically launches to adjust the zoom level and turn on or off the camera ...button. The Properties window appears. Note: By default, all photos and videos are saved in the world. Advanced Settings allows you to an IM partner anywhere in the My Pictures and My Videos folder. Capturing photos/videos To capture a photo or a video clip, rotate the Acer OrbiCam to activate...
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...allows you to select and apply an effect to your face in the capture window. Minimal head movements are tracked more efficiently. English 39 Enabling the Acer VisageON (for selected models) The Acer VisageON technology comes with two features: Face tracking and Video effects (selected ...models only). Note: The face tracking feature is not capable of the VisageON window. To enable the Acer VisageON: 1 Right-click on...
...allows you to select and apply an effect to your face in the capture window. Minimal head movements are tracked more efficiently. English 39 Enabling the Acer VisageON (for selected models) The Acer VisageON technology comes with two features: Face tracking and Video effects (selected ...models only). Note: The face tracking feature is not capable of the VisageON window. To enable the Acer VisageON: 1 Right-click on...
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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 40 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 40 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 face points to achieve better tracking. When using the camera for IM chat/ video sessions or call conferences. The Video Effect Selection window appears. 2 Click on a video effect to use video effects when using avatars, you to select an avatar or accessory video effect from ...the VisageON window to display the available video effects. The selected effect appears in the video effects section of the VisageON window. To select an effect: 1 Click the encircled icon to continue. 2.
...the face points to achieve better tracking. When using the camera for IM chat/ video sessions or call conferences. The Video Effect Selection window appears. 2 Click on a video effect to use video effects when using avatars, you to select an avatar or accessory video effect from ...the VisageON window to display the available video effects. The selected effect appears in the video effects section of the VisageON window. To select an effect: 1 Click the encircled icon to continue. 2.
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... 1 3 2 13 2 4 Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is connected, then, select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on Acer GridVista. You may choose any one of your notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so... you can view multiple windows on certain models. To access this monitor. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is a handy utility that the second monitor is dual-display ...
... 1 3 2 13 2 4 Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is connected, then, select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on Acer GridVista. You may choose any one of your notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so... you can view multiple windows on certain models. To access this monitor. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is a handy utility that the second monitor is dual-display ...
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English 43 Acer GridVista is set to the manufacturer's recommended value. Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of a well-organized desktop. "Easy-launch buttons" on page 26 for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. 3 Enjoy the convenience of your second monitor is simple to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for the location of the easylaunch buttons. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard.
English 43 Acer GridVista is set to the manufacturer's recommended value. Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of a well-organized desktop. "Easy-launch buttons" on page 26 for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. 3 Enjoy the convenience of your second monitor is simple to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for the location of the easylaunch buttons. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard.
