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...8226; using a task light • changing the display's viewing angle • using a glare-reduction filter • using a display visor, such as open windows, for extended periods of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to reduce eyestrain. Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep...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 looking at the center of your desk to minimize neck strain Taking care of ...
...8226; using a task light • changing the display's viewing angle • using a glare-reduction filter • using a display visor, such as open windows, for extended periods of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to reduce eyestrain. Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep...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 looking at the center of your desk to minimize neck strain Taking care of ...
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If you turn off the computer and want to any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start then click on the plug. • The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the fuse ...
If you turn off the computer and want to any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start then click on the plug. • The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the fuse ...
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... 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 (for selected models) 7 Acer eLock Management 8 Acer eRecovery Management 10 Acer eSettings Management 12 Windows Mobility Center (for Windows Vista only) 13 Your Acer notebook tour 14 Closed front view 15 Left view...
... 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 (for selected models) 7 Acer eLock Management 8 Acer eRecovery Management 10 Acer eSettings Management 12 Windows Mobility Center (for Windows Vista only) 13 Your Acer notebook tour 14 Closed front view 15 Left view...
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... 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". To edit a power plan: Editing a power plan allows you... power plan you wish to switch to edit 2 Adjust settings as described below. You can open Windows power options by clicking the appropriate tabs. Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More ...
... 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". To edit a power plan: Editing a power plan allows you... power plan you wish to switch to edit 2 Adjust settings as described below. You can open Windows power options by clicking the appropriate tabs. Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More ...
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5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" 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 the panel in Click the sleep and hibernate modes. 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. 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. 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 Click the sleep and hibernate modes. 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. To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to save your new settings.
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The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard 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 ... used to encrypt files by unauthorized persons. If you for a supervisor password and default encryption password. Empowering Technology 7 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is the unique key that protects your files from being accessed by default, or you can choose to enter...
The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard 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 ... used to encrypt files by unauthorized persons. If you for a supervisor password and default encryption password. Empowering Technology 7 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is the unique key that protects your files from being accessed by default, or you can choose to enter...
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...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 ... as you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. 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...
...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 ... as you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. 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...
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20 English Specifications Operating system Platform System memory • Windows Vista™ Business • Windows Vista™ Home Premium • Windows Vista™ Home Basic • Genuine Windows® XP Professional (Service Pack 2) AMD Better By Design program, featuring: •...AMD M690G / ATI SB600 • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology (for selected models) • Acer InviLink™ 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ with Nplify™ ...
20 English Specifications Operating system Platform System memory • Windows Vista™ Business • Windows Vista™ Home Premium • Windows Vista™ Home Basic • Genuine Windows® XP Professional (Service Pack 2) AMD Better By Design program, featuring: •...AMD M690G / ATI SB600 • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology (for selected models) • Acer InviLink™ 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ with Nplify™ ...
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... graphics • 15.4" WXGA TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ • ATI Radeon® X1250 integrated 3D graphics, with up to 896 MB... subsystem • 80/120/160 GB or larger hard disk drive with enhanced Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) (for selected models) • 80/120/160 GB or larger hard disk drive with... Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) (for selected models) • Optical drive options: • DVD-...
... graphics • 15.4" WXGA TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ • ATI Radeon® X1250 integrated 3D graphics, with up to 896 MB... subsystem • 80/120/160 GB or larger hard disk drive with enhanced Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) (for selected models) • 80/120/160 GB or larger hard disk drive with... Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) (for selected models) • Optical drive options: • DVD-...
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... pointing device with 4-way scroll button (manufacturing option) 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support, independent Euro and US dollar sign keys Easy-launch buttons: Acer Empowering Key, Internet, email, user-progammable Productivity keys: Lock, Presentation, Sync Front-access communication switches...
... pointing device with 4-way scroll button (manufacturing option) 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support, independent Euro and US dollar sign keys Easy-launch buttons: Acer Empowering Key, Internet, email, user-progammable Productivity keys: Lock, Presentation, Sync Front-access communication switches...
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...storage device, for impressive presentations. • Sync key - Icon Productivity key Lock Presentation Sync Default application Launch Windows Lock function Minimizes your open application windows and prepares the display for convenient and secure backup. instantly synchronizes your display for a more secure, smarter ...and easier way to log into Windows® again. • Presentation key - If the laptop is equipped with Acer BioProtection, you step out. runs the Windows® lock function to lock the notebook when you only need to swipe...
...storage device, for impressive presentations. • Sync key - Icon Productivity key Lock Presentation Sync Default application Launch Windows Lock function Minimizes your open application windows and prepares the display for convenient and secure backup. instantly synchronizes your display for a more secure, smarter ...and easier way to log into Windows® again. • Presentation key - If the laptop is equipped with Acer BioProtection, you step out. runs the Windows® lock function to lock the notebook when you only need to swipe...
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...at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). Access context menu Click once. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. This fingerprint reader or button mimics your cursor pressing on your touchpad. dry and clean. Tap once. rest your fingers... - hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Note: When using Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (Manufacturing option). Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. Drag Click and hold to finger movement;...
...at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). Access context menu Click once. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. This fingerprint reader or button mimics your cursor pressing on your touchpad. dry and clean. Tap once. rest your fingers... - hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Note: When using Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (Manufacturing option). Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. Drag Click and hold to finger movement;...
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... Lock is on Num Lock 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. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Hold while...
... Lock is on Num Lock 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. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Hold while...
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it launches the Start menu. it opens the application's context menu. English 31 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; This key has the same...connected to a network domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Application key Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < > : Open or ...
it launches the Start menu. it opens the application's context menu. English 31 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; This key has the same...connected to a network domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Application key Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < > : Open or ...
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... Fingerprint Solution, you to navigate through web browsers and documents using Acer FingerNav. For more information refer to your daily tasks with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Actual product specifications may vary. Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you can now enjoy an extra...is a multi-purpose fingerprint software package integrated with a simple swipe of your finger! Utilizing the uniqueness of one's fingerprint features, Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution has incorporated protection against unauthorized access to the...
... Fingerprint Solution, you to navigate through web browsers and documents using Acer FingerNav. For more information refer to your daily tasks with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Actual product specifications may vary. Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you can now enjoy an extra...is a multi-purpose fingerprint software package integrated with a simple swipe of your finger! Utilizing the uniqueness of one's fingerprint features, Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution has incorporated protection against unauthorized access to the...
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...offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to Start, All Programs and click on certain models. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that a second display 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 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently....
...offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to Start, All Programs and click on certain models. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that a second display 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 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently....
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..., but the computer does not start or boot up the "Display Properties" dialog box. English 41 Frequently asked questions The following is a list of your Windows desktop and select Properties to bring up . I turned on an external monitor. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. Resolutions lower...
..., but the computer does not start or boot up the "Display Properties" dialog box. English 41 Frequently asked questions The following is a list of your Windows desktop and select Properties to bring up . I turned on an external monitor. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. Resolutions lower...
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Check the following: • The volume may be blocking the ports. • Make sure you have an eject hole.) The keyboard does not respond. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on page 32 for file transfers) or you have the appropriate software running on both devices are IrDA-... the POST, press to access the BIOS utility and verify that the infrared ports of the two devices are connected to adjust the volume. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the optical drive. There is crossed-out, click on the power. The infrared port does not work . ...
Check the following: • The volume may be blocking the ports. • Make sure you have an eject hole.) The keyboard does not respond. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on page 32 for file transfers) or you have the appropriate software running on both devices are IrDA-... the POST, press to access the BIOS utility and verify that the infrared ports of the two devices are connected to adjust the volume. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the optical drive. There is crossed-out, click on the power. The infrared port does not work . ...
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... and the corresponding port on the system will reboot. 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 not necessary to complete the installation of ... the printer. This recovery process helps you need to set up all data will be the only option for future recovery operations. Refer to the Windows manual. HyperTerminal), you restore the C: drive with the Internet Connection setup. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. English 43...
... and the corresponding port on the system will reboot. 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 not necessary to complete the installation of ... the printer. This recovery process helps you need to set up all data will be the only option for future recovery operations. Refer to the Windows manual. HyperTerminal), you restore the C: drive with the Internet Connection setup. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. English 43...
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... charged battery. Charging the battery overnight before retiring for selected model). • Store the battery pack in the battery bay. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Higher temperatures cause the battery to a mains power outlet. Rest the cursor over the battery/power icon on...
... charged battery. Charging the battery overnight before retiring for selected model). • Store the battery pack in the battery bay. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Higher temperatures cause the battery to a mains power outlet. Rest the cursor over the battery/power icon on...