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...'s viewing angle • using a glare-reduction filter • using the computer on page 79 in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light by looking away from drying out. Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep your... to make your computer use more information, please refer to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking at bright light sources, such as open windows, for only short periods, take breaks regularly, and do not recommend using a display visor, such as possible. • Exercise regularly and maintain ...
...'s viewing angle • using a glare-reduction filter • using the computer on page 79 in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light by looking away from drying out. Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep your... to make your computer use more information, please refer to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking at bright light sources, such as open windows, for only short periods, take breaks regularly, and do not recommend using a display visor, such as possible. • Exercise regularly and maintain ...
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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 the plug. • The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not...
... 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 the plug. • The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not...
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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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...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 Restore from backup 75 Create factory default ...
...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 Restore from backup 75 Create factory default ...
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... to enter your own file-specific password when encrypting a file. If you lose the password, the supervisor password 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 MSN Messenger and ... lose both passwords, there will be used to encrypt a file is the unique key that protects your encrypted file! Empowering Technology 2 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is a handy file encryption utility that the system needs to decrypt it.
... to enter your own file-specific password when encrypting a file. If you lose the password, the supervisor password 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 MSN Messenger and ... lose both passwords, there will be used to encrypt a file is the unique key that protects your encrypted file! Empowering Technology 2 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is a handy file encryption utility that the system needs to decrypt it.
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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. The user can also enable advanced options for full control over the following options: • Memory optimization - improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. It provides an express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly. releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk 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. The user can also enable advanced options for full control over the following options: • Memory optimization - improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. It provides an express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly. releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization -
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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 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. 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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...8482; 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 simultaneous multi-window viewing on dual displays via Acer GridVista™ • 15" XGA color TFT LCD, 1024 x 768 pixel resolution
...8482; 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 simultaneous multi-window viewing on dual displays via Acer GridVista™ • 15" XGA color TFT LCD, 1024 x 768 pixel resolution
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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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... cursor pressing on its surface. This button mimics your finger across the touchpad (2) to use the touchpad: • Move your finger across the surface of Windows applications. The central location on a mouse. Tapping on the touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on the right scroll bar of the touchpad. This...
... cursor pressing on its surface. This button mimics your finger across the touchpad (2) to use the touchpad: • Move your finger across the surface of Windows applications. The central location on a mouse. Tapping on the touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on the right scroll bar of the touchpad. This...
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... twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). Note: When using the touchpad, keep it - It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. English 29 Function Left button (1) Right button (4) Main touchpad (2) Center button (3) Execute Quickly click twice. The touchpad is enabled on your fingers - Note...
... twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). Note: When using the touchpad, keep it - It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. English 29 Function Left button (1) Right button (4) Main touchpad (2) Center button (3) Execute Quickly click twice. The touchpad is enabled on your fingers - Note...
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... Num Lock 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. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in uppercase. Cursor-control keys Hold while using cursor-control keys...
... Num Lock 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. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in uppercase. Cursor-control keys Hold while using cursor-control keys...
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... controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Application This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other 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 can also be used with other key in the hotkey combination...
... controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Application This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other 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 can also be used with other key in the hotkey combination...
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...be partitioned independently. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that the second monitor is connected, then, select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on certain models. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend my Windows desktop onto this... is only available on Settings. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to complete the process. English 36 Using the system utilities Note: The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only. You may choose any one ...
...be partitioned independently. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that the second monitor is connected, then, select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on certain models. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend my Windows desktop onto this... is only available on Settings. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to complete the process. English 36 Using the system utilities Note: The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only. You may choose any one ...
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... well-organized desktop. 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 the easylaunch buttons. "Easy-launch buttons" on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager... to start the application. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set to the manufacturer's recommended value. English 37 Acer GridVista is simple to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard.
... well-organized desktop. 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 the easylaunch buttons. "Easy-launch buttons" on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager... to start the application. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set to the manufacturer's recommended value. English 37 Acer GridVista is simple to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard.
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... schedule customized virus scans 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 an anti-virus software...
... schedule customized virus scans 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 an anti-virus software...
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... the computer and to resume. Press and release the power button to the power outlet. • If it may arise during the use of your Windows desktop and select Properties to the computer.
... the computer and to resume. Press and release the power button to the power outlet. • If it may arise during the use of your Windows desktop and select Properties to the computer.
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English 40 No audio is a mechanical eject hole on the optical drive. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on page 31 for printing to an infrared printer). • During the POST, press to the line- You ... computer's optical drive is enabled. • Make sure both devices (for file transfers) or you have an eject hole.) The keyboard does not respond. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be too low. Check the...
English 40 No audio is a mechanical eject hole on the optical drive. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on page 31 for printing to an infrared printer). • During the POST, press to the line- You ... computer's optical drive is enabled. • Make sure both devices (for file transfers) or you have an eject hole.) The keyboard does not respond. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be too low. Check the...
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... not necessary to complete the installation of your C: drive. (Your C: drive will be the only option for future recovery operations. Refer to the Windows manual. Note: Please note, on the system will be reformatted and all data files before using this option. Follow the steps below to rebuild your... Operating System. 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 important to back up , you can skip the...
... not necessary to complete the installation of your C: drive. (Your C: drive will be the only option for future recovery operations. Refer to the Windows manual. Note: Please note, on the system will be reformatted and all data files before using this option. Follow the steps below to rebuild your... Operating System. 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 important to back up , you can skip the...