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...contrast displays could stress your eyes. The following tips: • refrain 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 ...Rest your eyes frequently. • Give your eyes regular breaks by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a display visor, 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 ...
...contrast displays could stress your eyes. The following tips: • refrain 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 ...Rest your eyes frequently. • Give your eyes regular breaks by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a display visor, 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 ...
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... display when you are some ways to take care of it. • Do not expose the computer to any 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...
... display when you are some ways to take care of it. • Do not expose the computer to any 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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... adapter xiii Taking care of your battery pack xiv Cleaning and servicing xiv 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 Front view 15 Closed front view 16 Left view...
... adapter xiii Taking care of your battery pack xiv Cleaning and servicing xiv 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 Front view 15 Closed front view 16 Left view...
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...create, switch between power plans: 1 Select the power plan 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 switch between , edit, delete and restore power plans, as ...required. Note: You cannot delete the predefined power plans. To access this utility, select "Acer ePower Management" from the Empowering...
...create, switch between power plans: 1 Select the power plan 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 switch between , edit, delete and restore power plans, as ...required. Note: You cannot delete the predefined power plans. To access this utility, select "Acer ePower Management" from the Empowering...
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to the panel in To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to save your new settings. Click the sleep and hibernate modes. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you are currently using. 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. 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon.
to the panel in To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to save your new settings. Click the sleep and hibernate modes. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you are currently using. 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. 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon.
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...accessed by default, or you can choose to encrypt a file is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will be no way to decrypt your own password when encrypting a file. If you for Lotus Notes and... will prompt you lose both passwords, there will be used to enter your encrypted file! Empowering Technology 7 Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for ...
...accessed by default, or you can choose to encrypt a file is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will be no way to decrypt your own password when encrypting a file. If you for Lotus Notes and... will prompt you lose both passwords, there will be used to enter your encrypted file! Empowering Technology 7 Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for ...
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... to use advanced technology smartly and efficiently, Acer has customized the Windows Mobility Center to fit the situation as you change locations, networks or activities. 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 group in...
... to use advanced technology smartly and efficiently, Acer has customized the Windows Mobility Center to fit the situation as you change locations, networks or activities. 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 group in...
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... 1.66/1.83 GHz, 667 MHz FSB); 22 Specifications English Operating system Platform System memory • Windows Vista™ Home Basic • Windows Vista™ Home Premium • Windows Vista™ Business • Windows Vista™ Ultimate • Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile technology, featuring: •...; Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) WiFi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology Up to 2 GB of DDR2 533/667 MHz system memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (...
... 1.66/1.83 GHz, 667 MHz FSB); 22 Specifications English Operating system Platform System memory • Windows Vista™ Home Basic • Windows Vista™ Home Premium • Windows Vista™ Business • Windows Vista™ Ultimate • Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile technology, featuring: •...; Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) WiFi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology Up to 2 GB of DDR2 533/667 MHz system memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (...
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... that senses movement on a mouse. The central location on the right scroll bar of the touchpad. This button mimics your finger across the surface of Windows applications. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on its surface. English 31 Touchpad The touchpad is the same as you...
... that senses movement on a mouse. The central location on the right scroll bar of the touchpad. This button mimics your finger across the surface of Windows applications. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on its surface. English 31 Touchpad The touchpad is the same as you...
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Tap once. dry and clean. hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Access context menu Click once. Note: When using the touchpad, keep it - Scroll Click and hold , then use finger on your touchpad. rest ...
Tap once. dry and clean. hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Access context menu Click once. Note: When using the touchpad, keep it - Scroll Click and hold , then use finger on your touchpad. rest ...
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.... Hold while using on embedded keypad. English 33 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Use this mode when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. A better solution would be to do a lot of...
.... Hold while using on embedded keypad. English 33 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Use this mode when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. A better solution would be to do a lot of...
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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), ... This key has the same effect as described. it launches the Start menu. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on your edition of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the ...
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), ... This key has the same effect as described. it launches the Start menu. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on your edition of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the ...
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...the Display Settings properties box using the Control Panel or by right-clicking the Windows desktop and selecting Personalize. Acer GridVista offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on Acer GridVista. To access this monitor. You may choose any one of your notebook,...settings indicated below: 12 2 13 1 3 2 13 2 4 Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is only available on certain models. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend the desktop...
...the Display Settings properties box using the Control Panel or by right-clicking the Windows desktop and selecting Personalize. Acer GridVista offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on Acer GridVista. To access this monitor. You may choose any one of your notebook,...settings indicated below: 12 2 13 1 3 2 13 2 4 Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is only available on certain models. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend the desktop...
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... the Launch Manager by clicking on page 30 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 41 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. Note...
... the Launch Manager by clicking on page 30 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 41 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. Note...
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Note: For optimal security, run unattended on the Windows desktop. 2 Select Tasks & Scans. 3 Select Run Scan to the Norton Internet Security help files. How do not have to stop working. If you are using ...
Note: For optimal security, run unattended on the Windows desktop. 2 Select Tasks & Scans. 3 Select Run Scan to the Norton Internet Security help files. How do not have to stop working. If you are using ...
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.... Resolutions lower than this native resoution, the screen expands to fill the computer display. English 43 Frequently asked questions The following is a list of your Windows desktop and select Properties to bring up . Nothing appears on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be set the resolution...
.... Resolutions lower than this native resoution, the screen expands to fill the computer display. English 43 Frequently asked questions The following is a list of your Windows desktop and select Properties to bring up . Nothing appears on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be set the resolution...
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...volume. I want to a USB port on the power. Try attaching an external keyboard to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the computer. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the taskbar. If it works, contact your computer's optical drive is a slot-load model, it ...is a mechanical eject hole on the optical drive. The infrared port does not work . Check the following : In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar. There is crossed-out, click on page 35 for file transfers) or you have the appropriate...
...volume. I want to a USB port on the power. Try attaching an external keyboard to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the computer. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the taskbar. If it works, contact your computer's optical drive is a slot-load model, it ...is a mechanical eject hole on the optical drive. The infrared port does not work . Check the following : In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar. There is crossed-out, click on page 35 for file transfers) or you have the appropriate...
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... to set up my location to use your communication software (e.g. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to the Windows manual. Refer to -disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and...
... to set up my location to use your communication software (e.g. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to the Windows manual. Refer to -disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and...
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... connect to self-discharge faster. • Excessive recharging decreases the battery life. • Look after your AC adapter and battery. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Higher temperatures cause the battery to a mains power outlet. English English 49 To remove a battery pack: 1 Slide the...
... connect to self-discharge faster. • Excessive recharging decreases the battery life. • Look after your AC adapter and battery. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Higher temperatures cause the battery to a mains power outlet. English English 49 To remove a battery pack: 1 Slide the...
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... your situation: Situation Recommended Action The AC adapter and a power outlet are available. 1. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then connect to the Windows power meter. An extra fully charged battery pack is unavailable. English 50 Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to the mains power...
... your situation: Situation Recommended Action The AC adapter and a power outlet are available. 1. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then connect to the Windows power meter. An extra fully charged battery pack is unavailable. English 50 Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to the mains power...