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...'s viewing angle • using a glare-reduction filter • using the computer on page 85 in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light by looking away from the monitor and focusing on a distant point. • Blink frequently to ... couch or bed. If this is unavoidable, work habits to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid 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 possible. • Exercise regularly and maintain a ...
...'s viewing angle • using a glare-reduction filter • using the computer on page 85 in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light by looking away from the monitor and focusing on a distant point. • Blink frequently to ... couch or bed. If this is unavoidable, work habits to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid 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 possible. • Exercise regularly and maintain a ...
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.... • When unplugging the power cord, do any of it. • Do not expose the computer to 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...
.... • When unplugging the power cord, do any of it. • Do not expose the computer to 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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... 28 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 28 Windows keys 29 Hotkeys 29 Special keys 31 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) disk 32 Using a computer security lock 32 Audio 33 Adjusting the volume 33 Acer OrbiCam 34 Launching the Acer OrbiCam 35 Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings 35 Capturing photos/videos 37 Using...
... 28 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 28 Windows keys 29 Hotkeys 29 Special keys 31 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) disk 32 Using a computer security lock 32 Audio 33 Adjusting the volume 33 Acer OrbiCam 34 Launching the Acer OrbiCam 35 Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings 35 Capturing photos/videos 37 Using...
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...70 IEEE 1394 port 70 PC Card slot 71 ExpressCard 72 Installing memory 73 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables 74 Acer Arcade TV set-up wizard (Windows XP Home and Professional) 76 BIOS utility 77 Boot sequence 77 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 77 Password 77 Using software... 78 Playing DVD movies 78 Power management 79 Acer eRecovery Management 79 Create backup 80 Restore from backup 80 Create factory default ...
...70 IEEE 1394 port 70 PC Card slot 71 ExpressCard 72 Installing memory 73 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables 74 Acer Arcade TV set-up wizard (Windows XP Home and Professional) 76 BIOS utility 77 Boot sequence 77 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 77 Password 77 Using software... 78 Playing DVD movies 78 Power management 79 Acer eRecovery Management 79 Create backup 80 Restore from backup 80 Create factory default ...
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It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick and easy data encryption/decryption and also supports on the appropriate utility and select the Help function. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will be no way to decrypt your encrypted file! This ... for MSN Messenger and Microsoft Outlook. the file-specific password is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is the unique key that protects your files from being accessed by default, or you encrypt each individual file...
It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick and easy data encryption/decryption and also supports on the appropriate utility and select the Help function. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will be no way to decrypt your encrypted file! This ... for MSN Messenger and Microsoft Outlook. the file-specific password is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is the unique key that protects your files from being accessed by default, or you encrypt each individual file...
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improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook. It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: • Memory optimization - releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization - removes unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization -
improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook. It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: • Memory optimization - releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization - removes unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization -
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...in a variety of all alerts that were previously issued. Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for power users. • Logs when a hardware component has been removed or replaced. • Permits you to optimize your Windows operating system, so your PC. You also have the ...option to set Acer eNet Management to start automatically when you the freedom to manually adjust the settings to match your notebook,...
...in a variety of all alerts that were previously issued. Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for power users. • Logs when a hardware component has been removed or replaced. • Permits you to optimize your Windows operating system, so your PC. You also have the ...option to set Acer eNet Management to start automatically when you the freedom to manually adjust the settings to match your notebook,...
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Empowering Technology 8 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. AC mode The default setting is "Maximum Performance." Or, you can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, .... Create new power scheme 1 Assign a name for the new scheme. 2 Choose existing scheme to three of the window. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface, or double-click the Acer ePower Management icon in the task tray. DC mode To suit your needs, then click OK. 5 The new...
Empowering Technology 8 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. AC mode The default setting is "Maximum Performance." Or, you can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, .... Create new power scheme 1 Assign a name for the new scheme. 2 Choose existing scheme to three of the window. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface, or double-click the Acer ePower Management icon in the task tray. DC mode To suit your needs, then click OK. 5 The new...
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... Operating system Platform System memory • Windows Vista™ Capable • Windows Vista™ Premium Ready • Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2) • Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 (Rollup 2) Aspire 5680/5630 Series Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile...FSB) or higher • Mobile Intel® 940GML Express chipset • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology Aspire 5680/5630 Series • Up to 2 GB of DDR2 533/667 MHz memory, upgradeable...
... Operating system Platform System memory • Windows Vista™ Capable • Windows Vista™ Premium Ready • Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2) • Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 (Rollup 2) Aspire 5680/5630 Series Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile...FSB) or higher • Mobile Intel® 940GML Express chipset • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology Aspire 5680/5630 Series • Up to 2 GB of DDR2 533/667 MHz memory, upgradeable...
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...and graphics 19 • 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 7600SE with 128/256MB of external GDDR2 VRAM, supporting Microsoft® DirectX...® DirectX® 9.0, Shader Model 3.0, OpenEXR High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology, NVIDIA® PowerMizer® 6.0, PCI Express® (for Aspire 5630 Series) • Mobile Intel® 945GM Express chipset with integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950, up to...
...and graphics 19 • 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 7600SE with 128/256MB of external GDDR2 VRAM, supporting Microsoft® DirectX...® DirectX® 9.0, Shader Model 3.0, OpenEXR High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology, NVIDIA® PowerMizer® 6.0, PCI Express® (for Aspire 5630 Series) • Mobile Intel® 945GM Express chipset with integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950, up to...
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...Hibernation power-saving modes • 71 W 4800 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 charge-in-use • 3-pin 90 ... "T" cursor layout; 2.5 mm (minimum) key 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 Key, email, Internet, user-programmable button ...
...Hibernation power-saving modes • 71 W 4800 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 charge-in-use • 3-pin 90 ... "T" cursor layout; 2.5 mm (minimum) key 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 Key, email, Internet, user-programmable button ...
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... (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to use the touchpad: • Move your cursor pressing on a mouse. This button mimics your finger across the surface of Windows applications. These two buttons are similar to scroll up or down and move left and right buttons on the right scroll bar of the touchpad...
... (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to use the touchpad: • Move your cursor pressing on a mouse. This button mimics your finger across the surface of Windows applications. These two buttons are similar to scroll up or down and move left and right buttons on the right scroll bar of the touchpad...
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.... Drag Click and hold to finger movement; Note: When using the touchpad, keep it - Select Click once. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tap once. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button).
.... Drag Click and hold to finger movement; Note: When using the touchpad, keep it - Select Click once. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tap once. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button).
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... embedded keypad Type numbers in uppercase. English 28 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. A better...
... embedded keypad Type numbers in uppercase. English 28 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. A better...
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... the BIOS utility. it opens the application's context menu. it launches the Start menu. Application This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other keys to access most of functions: < > + : Activates the next Taskbar button...
... the BIOS utility. it opens the application's context menu. it launches the Start menu. Application This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other keys to access most of functions: < > + : Activates the next Taskbar button...
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English 35 Launching the Acer OrbiCam To launch the Acer OrbiCam, double-click on the Acer OrbiCam logo in the desktop. 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. OR Click Start > All Programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam. Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings Resolution To change the capture window size.
English 35 Launching the Acer OrbiCam To launch the Acer OrbiCam, double-click on the Acer OrbiCam logo in the desktop. 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. OR Click Start > All Programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam. Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings Resolution To change the capture window size.
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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 36 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 36 Options Click Options to change the capture window size, preview settings, and the folder for captured photos or videos.
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...flicker settings, and turn the face-tracking feature on /off . English 37 Capture settings From the Camera Settings window, click the Driver Settings button. To use the Acer OrbiCam as the capture device of the photo/video clip. Advanced Settings allows you to display/play a preview... of any Instant Messenger (IM) application. The Windows Picture and Fax Viewer or the Windows Media Player automatically launches to change the ...
...flicker settings, and turn the face-tracking feature on /off . English 37 Capture settings From the Camera Settings window, click the Driver Settings button. To use the Acer OrbiCam as the capture device of the photo/video clip. Advanced Settings allows you to display/play a preview... of any Instant Messenger (IM) application. The Windows Picture and Fax Viewer or the Windows Media Player automatically launches to change the ...
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... your head movement and automatically centers your face beyond the capture window frame. Minimal head movements are tracked more efficiently. The VisageON window appears. 2 Select and apply a video effect from the pop-up menu. To enable the Acer VisageON: 1 Right-click on this icon, then select VisageON ...from the left section of centering your face in the capture window. Change the face tracking settings and options from the right section. The video ...
... your head movement and automatically centers your face beyond the capture window frame. Minimal head movements are tracked more efficiently. The VisageON window appears. 2 Select and apply a video effect from the pop-up menu. To enable the Acer VisageON: 1 Right-click on this icon, then select VisageON ...from the left section of centering your face in the capture window. Change the face tracking settings and options from the right section. The video ...
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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 39 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 39 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.