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...to make your computer use more information, please refer to "Regulations and safety notices" on page 76 in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light by : • placing your display in the AcerSystem User's Guide. Note: For more relaxing ...such as possible. • Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body. We do some stretching exercises. • Breathe fresh air as often as open windows, for extended periods of time. vii Eyes • Rest your eyes frequently. • Give your eyes regular breaks by looking at the middle of...
...to make your computer use more information, please refer to "Regulations and safety notices" on page 76 in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light by : • placing your display in the AcerSystem User's Guide. Note: For more relaxing ...such as possible. • Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body. We do some stretching exercises. • Breathe fresh air as often as open windows, for extended periods of time. vii Eyes • Rest your eyes frequently. • Give your eyes regular breaks by looking at the middle of...
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... cord, do any other device. • Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top 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...
... cord, do any other device. • Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top 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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... Acer ePresentation Management 14 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Front view 15 Closed front view 16 Left view 17 Right view 18 Rear view 18 Base view 19 Specifications 20 Indicators 24 Easy-launch buttons 25 Touchpad 26 Touchpad basics 26 Using the keyboard 28 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 28 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 18 Base view 19 Specifications 20 Indicators 24 Easy-launch buttons 25 Touchpad 26 Touchpad basics 26 Using the keyboard 28 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 28 Windows...
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...Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is a handy file encryption utility that the system needs to decrypt it. Note: The password used to decrypt your own file-specific password when encrypting a file. This encryption will be no way to encrypt files by unauthorized persons. It is conveniently integrated with Windows... protects your files from being accessed by default, or you can choose to safeguard all related passwords! The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will be used to encrypt a file is the only other key capable of decrypting the file.
...Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is a handy file encryption utility that the system needs to decrypt it. Note: The password used to decrypt your own file-specific password when encrypting a file. This encryption will be no way to encrypt files by unauthorized persons. It is conveniently integrated with Windows... protects your files from being accessed by default, or you can choose to safeguard all related passwords! The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will be used to encrypt a file is the only other key capable of decrypting the file.
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removes unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. The user can also enable advanced options for full control over the following options: • Memory optimization - 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. 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. The user can also enable advanced options for full control over the following options: • Memory optimization - 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. It provides an express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly.
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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. 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.
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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. 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..
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... system Platform System memory • Genuine Windows® Vista™ Capable • Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2) • Genuine Windows® XP Professional (Service Pack 2) • Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile technology (for TravelMate 4220 Series), featuring: • Intel...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...
... system Platform System memory • Genuine Windows® Vista™ Capable • Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2) • Genuine Windows® XP Professional (Service Pack 2) • Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile technology (for TravelMate 4220 Series), featuring: • Intel...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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Display and graphics Storage subsystem Dimensions and weight 21 • 15.4" WXGA TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing on dual displays via Acer GridVista™ • 15" XGA color TFT LCD, 1024 x 768 pixel resolution • 16.7 million colors • Mobile... Accelerator (GMA) 950, up to 224 MB of shared system memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 and dual independent displays (for TravelMate 2480 Series) • Simultaneous LCD and CRT display, with LCD panel refresh rate at 70 Hz • Up to 2048 x 1536 resolution via...
Display and graphics Storage subsystem Dimensions and weight 21 • 15.4" WXGA TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing on dual displays via Acer GridVista™ • 15" XGA color TFT LCD, 1024 x 768 pixel resolution • 16.7 million colors • Mobile... Accelerator (GMA) 950, up to 224 MB of shared system memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 and dual independent displays (for TravelMate 2480 Series) • Simultaneous LCD and CRT display, with LCD panel refresh rate at 70 Hz • Up to 2048 x 1536 resolution via...
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.... Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled on your finger on the touchpad on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Access context menu Click once. dry and clean. This button mimics your fingers - Tap twice (at the same...
.... Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled on your finger on the touchpad on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Access context menu Click once. dry and clean. This button mimics your fingers - Tap twice (at the same...
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... keypad Type numbers in a normal manner. English 28 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. A better solution would be to do a lot of the keycaps. It is in uppercase. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing Type...
... keypad Type numbers in a normal manner. English 28 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. A better solution would be to do a lot of the keycaps. It is in uppercase. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing Type...
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... 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. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the... right mouse key button; Application This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. it opens the application's context menu. It can also be used with...
... 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. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the... right mouse key button; Application This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. it opens the application's context menu. It can also be used with...
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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. OR Click Start > All Programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam. 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.
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. OR Click Start > All Programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam. 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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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. English 37 Options Click Options to change the capture window size, preview settings, and the folder for captured photos or videos. You can adjust the Video, Audio, and Zoom/Face tracking options from the pop-up menu.
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. English 37 Options Click Options to change the capture window size, preview settings, and the folder for captured photos or videos. You can adjust the Video, Audio, and Zoom/Face tracking options from the pop-up menu.
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...) application. To use the Acer OrbiCam as the capture device of the photo/video clip. Device Settings allows you to change the camera brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, sharpness, etc. Note: By default, all photos and videos are saved in the world. The Windows Picture and Fax Viewer or ...the Windows Media Player automatically launches to get the desired angle, then click the Take a Picture or Record a Video button. Advanced Settings allows you to an IM partner anywhere in the My Pictures and My Videos folder. Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam The Acer OrbiCam is ...
...) application. To use the Acer OrbiCam as the capture device of the photo/video clip. Device Settings allows you to change the camera brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, sharpness, etc. Note: By default, all photos and videos are saved in the world. The Windows Picture and Fax Viewer or ...the Windows Media Player automatically launches to get the desired angle, then click the Take a Picture or Record a Video button. Advanced Settings allows you to an IM partner anywhere in the My Pictures and My Videos folder. Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam The Acer OrbiCam is ...
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... and options from the pop-up menu. To enable the Acer VisageON: 1 Right-click on this icon, then select VisageON from the right section. Note: The face tracking feature is not capable of the VisageON window. The video effects feature allows you to select and apply ... 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 left section of centering your video transmissions. English 39 Enabling the Acer VisageON (for selected models) The Acer VisageON technology comes with two ...
... and options from the pop-up menu. To enable the Acer VisageON: 1 Right-click on this icon, then select VisageON from the right section. Note: The face tracking feature is not capable of the VisageON window. The video effects feature allows you to select and apply ... 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 left section of centering your video transmissions. English 39 Enabling the Acer VisageON (for selected models) The Acer VisageON technology comes with two ...
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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. 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.
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The selected effect appears in the video effects section of the VisageON window. Follow screen instructions from the list. When using avatars, you to select an avatar or accessory video effect from the VisageON window to use video effects 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 continue. 2. English 41 Using video effects The Video Settings section allows you may use . Notes: 1. You may ...
The selected effect appears in the video effects section of the VisageON window. Follow screen instructions from the list. When using avatars, you to select an avatar or accessory video effect from the VisageON window to use video effects 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 continue. 2. English 41 Using video effects The Video Settings section allows you may use . Notes: 1. You may ...
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... independently. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend my Windows desktop onto this function, please go to Start, All Programs and click on Settings. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that the second monitor is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to complete the...
... independently. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend my Windows desktop onto this function, please go to Start, All Programs and click on Settings. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that the second monitor is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to complete the...
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Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is simple to set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. "Easy-launch buttons" on page 25 for the location of your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. 3 Enjoy the convenience of a well-organized desktop. English 43 Acer GridVista is set to the manufacturer's recommended value. Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of the easylaunch buttons.
Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is simple to set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. "Easy-launch buttons" on page 25 for the location of your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. 3 Enjoy the convenience of a well-organized desktop. English 43 Acer GridVista is set to the manufacturer's recommended value. Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of the easylaunch buttons.