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...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 using drapes, shades or blinds • using a task light • changing the display...a comfortable level for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by looking at bright light sources, such as open windows, for extended periods of time. We do some stretching exercises. • Breathe fresh air as often as a piece of cardboard extended from ...
...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 using drapes, shades or blinds • using a task light • changing the display...a comfortable level for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by looking at bright light sources, such as open windows, for extended periods of time. We do some stretching exercises. • Breathe fresh air as often as a piece of cardboard extended from ...
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... in should not exceed the fuse rating. ix To turn it on uneven surfaces. Also, the total current rating 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.
... in should not exceed the fuse rating. ix To turn it on uneven surfaces. Also, the total current rating 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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The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you for MSN Messenger and Microsoft Outlook. If you can choose to enter your own file-specific password when ... protects your encrypted file! It is a handy file encryption utility that the system needs to safeguard all related passwords! Empowering Technology 2 Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick and easy data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for a supervisor...
The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you for MSN Messenger and Microsoft Outlook. If you can choose to enter your own file-specific password when ... protects your encrypted file! It is a handy file encryption utility that the system needs to safeguard all related passwords! Empowering Technology 2 Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick and easy data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for a supervisor...
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releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization - The user can also enable advanced options for full control over the following options: • Memory optimization - removes unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - It provides an express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly. improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. Empowering Technology 5 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer computer.
releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization - The user can also enable advanced options for full control over the following options: • Memory optimization - removes unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - It provides an express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly. improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. Empowering Technology 5 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer computer.
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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. 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.
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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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... Main touchpad (2) Center button (3) Execute Quickly click twice. Note: When using the touchpad, keep it - It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. English 27 • Move your fingers - The touchpad is enabled on the touchpad is the same as double-clicking a mouse button); Tap... harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. Scroll Click and hold , then use finger on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. These two buttons are similar to the left (1) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to move left / right.
... Main touchpad (2) Center button (3) Execute Quickly click twice. Note: When using the touchpad, keep it - It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. English 27 • Move your fingers - The touchpad is enabled on the touchpad is the same as double-clicking a mouse button); Tap... harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. Scroll Click and hold , then use finger on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. These two buttons are similar to the left (1) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to move left / right.
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... as a calculator (complete with some applications. 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. normal manner. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad...
... as a calculator (complete with some applications. 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. normal manner. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad...
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... keys to access most of functions: < > + : Activates the 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. it opens the application's context menu. It can also be used with other key...
... keys to access most of functions: < > + : Activates the 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. it opens the application's context menu. It can also be used with other key...
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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. 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. OR Click Start > All Programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam.
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. 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. OR Click Start > All Programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam.
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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. Use the options to display the Window, Preview, and Folder tabs. English 37 Options Click Options to change the capture window size, preview settings, and the folder for captured photos or videos.
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. Use the options to display the Window, Preview, and Folder tabs. English 37 Options Click Options to change the capture window size, preview settings, and the folder for captured photos or videos.
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...Record a Video button. Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam The Acer OrbiCam is automatically selected as a webcam, open the IM service, then select the video/webcam feature. The Properties window appears. English 38 Capture settings From the Camera Settings window, click the Driver Settings button.... Capturing photos/videos To capture a photo or a video clip, rotate the Acer OrbiCam to an IM partner anywhere in the ...
...Record a Video button. Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam The Acer OrbiCam is automatically selected as a webcam, open the IM service, then select the video/webcam feature. The Properties window appears. English 38 Capture settings From the Camera Settings window, click the Driver Settings button.... Capturing photos/videos To capture a photo or a video clip, rotate the Acer OrbiCam to an IM partner anywhere in the ...
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Note: The face tracking feature is not capable of the VisageON window. The face tracking feature tracks your head movement and automatically centers your face beyond the capture window frame. 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. The VisageON window appears. 2 Select and apply a video effect from the...
Note: The face tracking feature is not capable of the VisageON window. The face tracking feature tracks your head movement and automatically centers your face beyond the capture window frame. 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. The VisageON window appears. 2 Select and apply a video effect from the...
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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 Video Effect Selection window appears. 2 Click on a video effect to display the available video effects. Notes: 1. To select an effect: 1 Click the encircled icon to use video effects when ... sessions or call conferences. When using avatars, you to continue. 2. The selected effect appears in the video effects section of the VisageON window. Follow screen instructions from the VisageON window to select an avatar or accessory video effect from the list. You may have to calibrate the face points to achieve better...
The Video Effect Selection window appears. 2 Click on a video effect to display the available video effects. Notes: 1. To select an effect: 1 Click the encircled icon to use video effects when ... sessions or call conferences. When using avatars, you to continue. 2. The selected effect appears in the video effects section of the VisageON window. Follow screen instructions from the VisageON window to select an avatar or accessory video effect from the list. You may have to calibrate the face points to achieve better...
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... 2 13 1 3 2 13 2 4 Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is connected, then, select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on Acer GridVista. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to Start, All Programs and click on... Settings. You may choose any one of your notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on certain...
... 2 13 1 3 2 13 2 4 Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is connected, then, select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on Acer GridVista. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to Start, All Programs and click on... Settings. You may choose any one of your notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on certain...
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"Easy-launch buttons" on page 25 for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. 3 Enjoy the convenience of the easylaunch buttons. Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of your preferred screen configuration for the location of a well-organized desktop. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is simple to the manufacturer's recommended value. English 43 Acer GridVista is set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard.
"Easy-launch buttons" on page 25 for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. 3 Enjoy the convenience of the easylaunch buttons. Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of your preferred screen configuration for the location of a well-organized desktop. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is simple to the manufacturer's recommended value. English 43 Acer GridVista is set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard.