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... strain on a distant point. • Blink frequently to minimize neck strain Taking care 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 adjusting the viewing angle of your vision Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact...
... strain on a distant point. • Blink frequently to minimize neck strain Taking care 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 adjusting the viewing angle of your vision Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact...
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... route the power cord and any cables away from foot traffic. • When unplugging the power cord, do any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start then click on Shut Down. • Use the power button You can also shut down the computer. xiii To turn...
... route the power cord and any cables away from foot traffic. • When unplugging the power cord, do any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start then click on Shut Down. • Use the power button You can also shut down the computer. xiii To turn...
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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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... you have not initialized the Empowering Technology password and run Acer eLock Management or Acer eRecovery Management, you must initialize the Empowering Technology password. Empowering Technology 1 Acer Empowering Technology The Empowering Technology toolbar makes it easy for ... Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings. • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with Windows Vista™ Starter Edition only support Acer eRecovery Management. • Acer ...
... you have not initialized the Empowering Technology password and run Acer eLock Management or Acer eRecovery Management, you must initialize the Empowering Technology password. Empowering Technology 1 Acer Empowering Technology The Empowering Technology toolbar makes it easy for ... Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings. • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with Windows Vista™ Starter Edition only support Acer eRecovery Management. • Acer ...
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..., switch between power plans: 1 Select the power plan you wish 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". Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power...
..., switch between power plans: 1 Select the power plan you wish 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". Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power...
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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 view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. Click the sleep and hibernate modes. To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to save your new settings. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you are currently using. to the panel in
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 view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. Click the sleep and hibernate modes. To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to save your new settings. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you are currently using. to the panel in
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...Be sure to decrypt it. If you lose both passwords, there will be used to encrypt a file 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...! If you lose the password, the supervisor password is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. Empowering Technology 7 Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that the system needs to safeguard all related passwords! This password will prompt you for Lotus ...
...Be sure to decrypt it. If you lose both passwords, there will be used to encrypt a file 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...! If you lose the password, the supervisor password is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. Empowering Technology 7 Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that the system needs to safeguard all related passwords! This password will prompt you for Lotus ...
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... image to optical disc, and restore from previously created backups or reinstall applications and drivers. Acer eRecovery Management is a versatile backup utility. It allows you with Windows Vista™ Starter Edition only support Acer eRecovery Management. Empowering Technology 10 Acer eRecovery Management Note: Models shipped with : • Password protection (Empowering Technology password) • Full...
... image to optical disc, and restore from previously created backups or reinstall applications and drivers. Acer eRecovery Management is a versatile backup utility. It allows you with Windows Vista™ Starter Edition only support Acer eRecovery Management. Empowering Technology 10 Acer eRecovery Management Note: Models shipped with : • Password protection (Empowering Technology password) • Full...
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... also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and a shortcut to fit the situation as you change locations, networks or activities. Empowering Technology 13 Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center..., external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status. To launch Windows Mobility Center: • 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 ...
... also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and a shortcut to fit the situation as you change locations, networks or activities. Empowering Technology 13 Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center..., external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status. To launch Windows Mobility Center: • 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 ...
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22 English Specifications Operating system Platform • Windows Vista™ Home Basic • Windows Vista™ Home Premium • Windows Vista™ Ultimate • Windows Vista™ Starter Edition Aspire 5680/5630 Series Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile technology, featuring: • Intel...® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology Aspire 5610Z Series • Intel® Pentium® dual-core processor T2060 (1MB L2 cache, 1.6 GHz, 533 MHz ...
22 English Specifications Operating system Platform • Windows Vista™ Home Basic • Windows Vista™ Home Premium • Windows Vista™ Ultimate • Windows Vista™ Starter Edition Aspire 5680/5630 Series Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile technology, featuring: • Intel...® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology Aspire 5610Z Series • Intel® Pentium® dual-core processor T2060 (1MB L2 cache, 1.6 GHz, 533 MHz ...
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... Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 Series • Up to 2 GB of DDR2 533/667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) Aspire ... mAh Li-ion battery pack (8-cell) or 44 W 4000 mAh Li-ion battery pack (6-cell) • Acer QuicCharge™ technology: • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge • 2.5-hour... travel • Touchpad with 4-way scroll button • 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support • Four easy-launch buttons: Empowering...
... Aspire 5680/5650/5630/5610/5610Z/3690 Series • Up to 2 GB of DDR2 533/667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) Aspire ... mAh Li-ion battery pack (8-cell) or 44 W 4000 mAh Li-ion battery pack (6-cell) • Acer QuicCharge™ technology: • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge • 2.5-hour... travel • Touchpad with 4-way scroll button • 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support • Four easy-launch buttons: Empowering...
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...Display and graphics • 15.4" WXGA color TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, 16:10 viewing ratio, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ • NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 7600/7600SE with 128/256MB of external GDDR2 VRAM, supporting Microsoft® ... Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950, up to 224 MB of shared system memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 (for Aspire 5610Z/3690 Series) • Dual independent display • 16.7 million colors • MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability • S-video/TV-out (NTSC...
...Display and graphics • 15.4" WXGA color TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, 16:10 viewing ratio, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ • NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 7600/7600SE with 128/256MB of external GDDR2 VRAM, supporting Microsoft® ... Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950, up to 224 MB of shared system memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 (for Aspire 5610Z/3690 Series) • Dual independent display • 16.7 million colors • MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability • S-video/TV-out (NTSC...
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.... English 26 Software • Acer Empowering Technology • Acer eNet Management • Acer ePower Management • Acer ePresentation Management • Acer eDataSecurity Management • Acer eLock Management • Acer eRecovery Management • Acer eSettings Management Note: Models shipped with Windows Vista™ Starter Edition only support Acer eRecovery Management. • Acer GridVista™* • Acer Arcade™* • Acer Arcade™ Deluxe* •...
.... English 26 Software • Acer Empowering Technology • Acer eNet Management • Acer ePower Management • Acer ePresentation Management • Acer eDataSecurity Management • Acer eLock Management • Acer eRecovery Management • Acer eSettings Management Note: Models shipped with Windows Vista™ Starter Edition only support Acer eRecovery Management. • Acer GridVista™* • Acer Arcade™* • Acer Arcade™ Deluxe* •...
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.... English 31 Touchpad The built-in touchpad is the same as you how to use the touchpad: • Move your finger across the surface of Windows applications. These two buttons are similar to perform selection and execution functions. This button mimics your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor. •...
.... English 31 Touchpad The built-in touchpad is the same as you how to use the touchpad: • Move your finger across the surface of Windows applications. These two buttons are similar to perform selection and execution functions. This button mimics your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor. •...
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... horizontal scrolling is sensitive to move up/ down/left/ right. Note: When using the touchpad, keep it - It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tap once. The...
... horizontal scrolling is sensitive to move up/ down/left/ right. Note: When using the touchpad, keep it - It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tap once. The...
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... characters typed are in a normal manner. English 33 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Use this mode when you press the up or down when you need to connect an external keypad. A better solution would...
... characters typed are in a normal manner. English 33 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Use this mode when you press the up or down when you need to connect an external keypad. A better solution would...
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...with other keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Application key Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; This key has the same effect as described. it launches the Start menu. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking ... your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to a network domain) < > + : Minimizes all windows < > + : Open the Run dialog box < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Access Center < > + : Open...
...with other keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Application key Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; This key has the same effect as described. it launches the Start menu. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking ... your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to a network domain) < > + : Minimizes all windows < > + : Open the Run dialog box < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Access Center < > + : Open...
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...Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Note: On models shipped with Windows Vista™ Starter Edition, Fn-F2 launches System Properties and Fn-F3 launches Power Options. To activate hotkeys,... help on hotkeys. + + + + Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. English 35 Hotkeys The computer ...
...Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Note: On models shipped with Windows Vista™ Starter Edition, Fn-F2 launches System Properties and Fn-F3 launches Power Options. To activate hotkeys,... help on hotkeys. + + + + Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. English 35 Hotkeys The computer ...
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... (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is simple to be partitioned independently. Acer GridVista offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on certain models. English 40 Using the system utilities Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is connected, then, open...
... (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is simple to be partitioned independently. Acer GridVista offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on certain models. English 40 Using the system utilities Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is connected, then, open...
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English 41 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 on page 30 for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. 3 Enjoy the convenience of the easylaunch...
English 41 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 on page 30 for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. 3 Enjoy the convenience of the easylaunch...