Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN
Page 11
... from the display's top front edge • Avoid adjusting your eyes from staying too long in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light by : • placing your display in one fixed posture • avoid slouching forward and...to reduce eyestrain. Eyes • Rest your eyes frequently. • Give your eyes regular breaks by looking at bright light sources, such as open windows, for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by using drapes, shades or blinds • using a task light ...
... from the display's top front edge • Avoid adjusting your eyes from staying too long in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light by : • placing your display in one fixed posture • avoid slouching forward and...to reduce eyestrain. Eyes • Rest your eyes frequently. • Give your eyes regular breaks by looking at bright light sources, such as open windows, for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by using drapes, shades or blinds • using a task light ...
Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN
Page 14
... 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 put the computer in should not exceed...
... 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 put the computer in should not exceed...
Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN
Page 17
... adapter xiv Taking care of your battery pack xv Cleaning and servicing xv 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 Closed front view 16 Left view 18 Right view...
... adapter xiv Taking care of your battery pack xv Cleaning and servicing xv 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 Closed front view 16 Left view 18 Right view...
Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN
Page 24
...To edit a power plan: Editing a power plan allows 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". To create a new power plan: Creating customized power plans allows...save your power management options. Note: You cannot delete the predefined power plans. You can open Windows power options by clicking the appropriate tabs. To access this utility, select "Acer ePower Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar, run the program from the drop-down list. 2 ...
...To edit a power plan: Editing a power plan allows 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". To create a new power plan: Creating customized power plans allows...save your power management options. Note: You cannot delete the predefined power plans. You can open Windows power options by clicking the appropriate tabs. To access this utility, select "Acer ePower Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar, run the program from the drop-down list. 2 ...
Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN
Page 25
Click the sleep and hibernate modes. to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you are currently using. To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to the panel in Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to save your new settings.
Click the sleep and hibernate modes. to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you are currently using. To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to the panel in Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to save your new settings.
Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN
Page 27
... Management (for selected models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that the system needs to decrypt it. This password will prompt you lose the password, the supervisor password is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data encryption/...decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will be no way to...
... Management (for selected models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that the system needs to decrypt it. This password will prompt you lose the password, the supervisor password is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data encryption/...decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will be no way to...
Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN
Page 33
...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 (for Windows Vista only) The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in the Start ...display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and a shortcut ...
...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 (for Windows Vista only) The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in the Start ...display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and a shortcut ...
Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN
Page 41
...KB L2 cache, 2.0 GHz, 1600 MHz HyperTransport™ bus) (for selected models) • ATI M690G chipset • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (...dual-channel support) • 14.1" WXGA TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ • ATI Radeon® X1250 with up to 896 MB of HyperMemory™ (256 MB of dedicated DDR2 VRAM, up ...
...KB L2 cache, 2.0 GHz, 1600 MHz HyperTransport™ bus) (for selected models) • ATI M690G chipset • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (...dual-channel support) • 14.1" WXGA TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ • ATI Radeon® X1250 with up to 896 MB of HyperMemory™ (256 MB of dedicated DDR2 VRAM, up ...
Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN
Page 42
...supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes 44 W 4000 mAh Li-ion battery pack (6-cell) 3-pin 65 W AC adaptor 88-/89-key Acer FineTouch™ keyboard with 5-degree curve, inverted "T" cursor layout; 2.5mm (minimum) key travel Seamless touchpad pointing device with 4-way scroll... button 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support, independent Euro and US dollar sign keys Empowering Key Easy-launch buttons: ...
...supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes 44 W 4000 mAh Li-ion battery pack (6-cell) 3-pin 65 W AC adaptor 88-/89-key Acer FineTouch™ keyboard with 5-degree curve, inverted "T" cursor layout; 2.5mm (minimum) key travel Seamless touchpad pointing device with 4-way scroll... button 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support, independent Euro and US dollar sign keys Empowering Key Easy-launch buttons: ...
Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN
Page 47
... your computer system to an external storage device, for a more secure, smarter and easier way to work. • Lock key - minimizes open windows and prepares your open application windows and prepares the display for presenting Launch NTI Shadow Icon Productivity key Lock Presentation Sync Default application Launch... give users one-touch access to protection and manageability features for convenient and secure backup. instantly synchronizes your finger to log into Windows® again. • Presentation key - If the laptop is equipped with Acer Bio-Protection, you step out.
... your computer system to an external storage device, for a more secure, smarter and easier way to work. • Lock key - minimizes open windows and prepares your open application windows and prepares the display for presenting Launch NTI Shadow Icon Productivity key Lock Presentation Sync Default application Launch... give users one-touch access to protection and manageability features for convenient and secure backup. instantly synchronizes your finger to log into Windows® again. • Presentation key - If the laptop is equipped with Acer Bio-Protection, you step out.
Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN
Page 49
... scrolling is sensitive to finger movement; Select Click once. Tap once. Scroll Click and hold , then use finger on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. and your touchpad. Tap twice (at the same speed as clicking the left button. • Use the 4-way scroll (3) button to ...down and move up/down/left/ right. hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. dry and clean. The touchpad is enabled on the touchpad is the same as double-clicking a mouse button); This button mimics ...
... scrolling is sensitive to finger movement; Select Click once. Tap once. Scroll Click and hold , then use finger on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. and your touchpad. Tap twice (at the same speed as clicking the left button. • Use the 4-way scroll (3) button to ...down and move up/down/left/ right. hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. dry and clean. The touchpad is enabled on the touchpad is the same as double-clicking a mouse button); This button mimics ...
Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN
Page 50
... keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. English 30 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. cursor-control keys. It is on, all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on the upper right corner of numeric data...
... keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. English 30 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. cursor-control keys. It is on, all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on the upper right corner of numeric data...
Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN
Page 51
... mouse button; It can 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 network domain), or switch users (if you...
... mouse button; It can 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 network domain), or switch users (if you...
Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN
Page 58
... display feature of your notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is for general reference only. Finally, click Apply to confirm the...4 Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad 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. English 38 Using the system utilities Note: All of the following ...
... display feature of your notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is for general reference only. Finally, click Apply to confirm the...4 Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad 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. English 38 Using the system utilities Note: All of the following ...
Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN
Page 59
... by clicking on page 26 for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. 3 Enjoy the convenience of the easylaunch buttons. English 39 Acer GridVista is simple to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is set the four easy-launch buttons located above...
... by clicking on page 26 for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. 3 Enjoy the convenience of the easylaunch buttons. English 39 Acer GridVista is simple to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is set the four easy-launch buttons located above...
Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN
Page 60
... scheduled scan begins, it runs in the background so that you do I check for the first time. 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 run a Full System Scan when...
... scheduled scan begins, it runs in the background so that you do I check for the first time. 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 run a Full System Scan when...
Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN
Page 62
... properly plugged into the computer and to restart the system. Look at the power indicator: • If it may arise during the use of your Windows desktop and select Properties to resume.
... properly plugged into the computer and to restart the system. Look at the power indicator: • If it may arise during the use of your Windows desktop and select Properties to resume.
Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN
Page 63
Check the following: • The volume may be loose. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on both devices are facing each other (+/- 15 degrees) a maximum of the two devices are IrDA-compliant. out port ... page 32 for printing to an infrared printer). • During the POST, press to the line- Check the following : Nothing should be too low. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the power. I want to adjust the volume. You can also use the volume control buttons to eject...
Check the following: • The volume may be loose. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on both devices are facing each other (+/- 15 degrees) a maximum of the two devices are IrDA-compliant. out port ... page 32 for printing to an infrared printer). • During the POST, press to the line- Check the following : Nothing should be too low. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the power. I want to adjust the volume. You can also use the volume control buttons to eject...
Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN
Page 64
... system will be the only option for future recovery operations. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to the Windows manual. English 44 • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is not necessary to complete the installation...
... system will be the only option for future recovery operations. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to the Windows manual. English 44 • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is not necessary to complete the installation...
Extensa 4420 / 4120 User's Guide EN
Page 68
... the computer, and connect to release the battery. 2 Pull the battery from the battery bay. The recommended temperature is charging. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Charging the battery To charge the battery, first make sure that it will continue to 30°C.
... the computer, and connect to release the battery. 2 Pull the battery from the battery bay. The recommended temperature is charging. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Charging the battery To charge the battery, first make sure that it will continue to 30°C.