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...for only short periods, take breaks regularly, and do not recommend using the computer on page 79 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... by: • placing your display in the AcerSystem User's Guide. We do some stretching exercises. • Breathe fresh air as often as open windows, for extended periods of the display. • Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to "Regulations and safety notices" on a couch or bed....
...for only short periods, take breaks regularly, and do not recommend using the computer on page 79 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... by: • placing your display in the AcerSystem User's Guide. We do some stretching exercises. • Breathe fresh air as often as open windows, for extended periods of the display. • Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to "Regulations and safety notices" on a couch or bed....
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...; Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration. • Do not expose the computer to take care of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on top of it . • Do not expose the computer to shut down the computer...
...; Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration. • Do not expose the computer to take care of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on top of it . • Do not expose the computer to shut down the computer...
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... the keyboard 30 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 30 Windows keys 31 Hotkeys 31 Special keys 33 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) disk 34 Using a computer security lock 34 Audio 35 Adjusting the volume 35 Using the system utilities 36 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 36 Launch Manager 37 Norton...
... the keyboard 30 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 30 Windows keys 31 Hotkeys 31 Special keys 33 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) disk 34 Using a computer security lock 34 Audio 35 Adjusting the volume 35 Using the system utilities 36 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 36 Launch Manager 37 Norton...
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... Infrared (FIR) 64 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 65 IEEE 1394 port 65 PC Card slot 66 ExpressCard 67 Installing memory 68 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables 69 Acer Arcade TV set-up wizard (Windows XP Home and Professional) 71 BIOS utility 72 Boot sequence 72 Enable disk-to-...disk recovery 72 Password 72 Using software 73 Playing DVD movies 73 Power management 74 Acer eRecovery Management 74 Create backup 75 ...
... Infrared (FIR) 64 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 65 IEEE 1394 port 65 PC Card slot 66 ExpressCard 67 Installing memory 68 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables 69 Acer Arcade TV set-up wizard (Windows XP Home and Professional) 71 BIOS utility 72 Boot sequence 72 Enable disk-to-...disk recovery 72 Password 72 Using software 73 Playing DVD movies 73 Power management 74 Acer eRecovery Management 74 Create backup 75 ...
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... Management setup wizard will be no way to enter your encrypted file! Be sure to decrypt it. Empowering Technology 2 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) 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...
... Management setup wizard will be no way to enter your encrypted file! Be sure to decrypt it. Empowering Technology 2 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) 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...
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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 - removes unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - 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 - It provides an express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly.
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 - removes unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - 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 - 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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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 10 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 10 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.
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...chipset Up to 2 GB of DDR2 533/667 MHz memory, upgradeable to Windows® Vista™. For more information on Windows® Vista™ and how to upgrade, go to: Microsoft.com/ windowsvista. • AMD Turion™ 64 X2 dual-core TL-50/TL-52/TL-56/TL- 60/TL-62 ...HyperTransport™ Technology • Mobile AMD Sempron™ 3200+/3400+/3500+ or higher with Windows® XP installed, and can be upgraded to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) • 15.4" WXGA Acer CrystalBrite™ TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, 16 ms response time, supporting ...
...chipset Up to 2 GB of DDR2 533/667 MHz memory, upgradeable to Windows® Vista™. For more information on Windows® Vista™ and how to upgrade, go to: Microsoft.com/ windowsvista. • AMD Turion™ 64 X2 dual-core TL-50/TL-52/TL-56/TL- 60/TL-62 ...HyperTransport™ Technology • Mobile AMD Sempron™ 3200+/3400+/3500+ or higher with Windows® XP installed, and can be upgraded to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) • 15.4" WXGA Acer CrystalBrite™ TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, 16 ms response time, supporting ...
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...; 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel, international language support Touchpad with 4-way scroll button 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad Four easy-launch buttons: Empowering Key, email, Internet, user-programmable button Six/seven media.../pause, stop, previous, next (for selected models) Two communication switches: WLAN, Bluetooth® Acer remote controls (for selected models) : • Acer Arcade™ (48 keys) • Windows® Media Center Edition (uses an external USB CIR receiver) ExpressCard™/34 slot (for selected...
...; 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel, international language support Touchpad with 4-way scroll button 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad Four easy-launch buttons: Empowering Key, email, Internet, user-programmable button Six/seven media.../pause, stop, previous, next (for selected models) Two communication switches: WLAN, Bluetooth® Acer remote controls (for selected models) : • Acer Arcade™ (48 keys) • Windows® Media Center Edition (uses an external USB CIR receiver) ExpressCard™/34 slot (for selected...
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.... English 28 Touchpad The built-in touchpad is the same as you how to use the touchpad: • Move your finger across the surface of Windows applications. This means the cursor responds as clicking the left button. • Use the 4-way scroll (3) button to scroll up or down and move left...
.... English 28 Touchpad The built-in touchpad is the same as you how to use the touchpad: • Move your finger across the surface of Windows applications. This means the cursor responds as clicking the left button. • Use the 4-way scroll (3) button to scroll up or down and move left...
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... same speed as double-clicking a mouse button); Note: When using the touchpad, keep it - dry and clean. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Drag Click and hold to move up/ down/left/ right. The touchpad is enabled on the touchpad to finger movement; Tap once. and...
... same speed as double-clicking a mouse button); Note: When using the touchpad, keep it - dry and clean. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Drag Click and hold to move up/ down/left/ right. The touchpad is enabled on the touchpad to finger movement; Tap once. and...
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... need to connect an external 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. Use this mode when you can toggle on and off Number keys on embedded keypad Type numbers in a letters on embedded...
... need to connect an external 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. Use this mode when you can toggle on and off Number keys on embedded keypad Type numbers in a letters on embedded...
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it opens the application's context menu. Application This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; It can also be used with other key in the hotkey combination. it launches the ...: 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. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse...
it opens the application's context menu. Application This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; It can also be used with other key in the hotkey combination. it launches the ...: 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. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse...
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English 36 Using the system utilities Note: The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. To access this monitor. Select the ...display box and then click the check box Extend my Windows desktop onto this function, please go to complete the process. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to Start, All Programs and click on the same screen. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that the second monitor ...
English 36 Using the system utilities Note: The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. To access this monitor. Select the ...display box and then click the check box Extend my Windows desktop onto this function, please go to complete the process. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to Start, All Programs and click on the same screen. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that the second monitor ...
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...then Launch Manager to start the application. English 37 Acer GridVista is set to the manufacturer's recommended value. You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on page 27 for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. 3 Enjoy the convenience of... your second monitor is simple to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for the location of the easylaunch buttons. ...
...then Launch Manager to start the application. English 37 Acer GridVista is set to the manufacturer's recommended value. You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on page 27 for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. 3 Enjoy the convenience of... your second monitor is simple to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for the location of the easylaunch buttons. ...
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... an anti-virus software that you are using the computer when the scheduled scan begins, it runs in the Windows taskbar, highlight Programs, and select Norton AntiVirus. 2 In the Norton AntiVirus main window, click Scans. 3 In the Scans panel, click Run Full System Scan. 4 When the scan is complete, a scan summary appears...
... an anti-virus software that you are using the computer when the scheduled scan begins, it runs in the Windows taskbar, highlight Programs, and select Norton AntiVirus. 2 In the Norton AntiVirus main window, click Scans. 3 In the Scans panel, click Run Full System Scan. 4 When the scan is complete, a scan summary appears...
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... screen. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to save power. English 39 Frequently asked questions The following is a list of your Windows desktop and select Properties to an external monitor. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to the computer. • If the Sleep indicator...
... screen. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to save power. English 39 Frequently asked questions The following is a list of your Windows desktop and select Properties to an external monitor. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to the computer. • If the Sleep indicator...
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... also use the volume control buttons to access the BIOS utility and verify that the infrared ports of the two devices are IrDA-compliant. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on both devices are facing each other (+/- 15 degrees) a maximum of a pen or paperclip into the hole ... 40 No audio is enabled. • Make sure both devices (for file transfers) or you have the appropriate software running on the taskbar. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be blocking the ports...
... also use the volume control buttons to access the BIOS utility and verify that the infrared ports of the two devices are IrDA-compliant. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on both devices are facing each other (+/- 15 degrees) a maximum of a pen or paperclip into the hole ... 40 No audio is enabled. • Make sure both devices (for file transfers) or you have the appropriate software running on the taskbar. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be blocking the ports...
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...be the only option for future recovery operations. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. I want to restore my computer to the Windows manual. English 41 • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is turned on. • Make sure...modem. After the Operating System is set up your communication software (e.g. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to use your location: 1 Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on Phone and Modem Options. 3 Click on the system ...
...be the only option for future recovery operations. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. I want to restore my computer to the Windows manual. English 41 • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is turned on. • Make sure...modem. After the Operating System is set up your communication software (e.g. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to use your location: 1 Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on Phone and Modem Options. 3 Click on the system ...