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.... For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of the global environment, please...
.... For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of the global environment, please...
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has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for power management: • Activate display' Sleep mode within 15 minutes of user inactivity. • Activate computer's Sleep mode within 30 minutes of Energy (DOE). Tips and information for ...• coldness or weakness If you have these symptoms, or any other factors greatly increase the risk of a computer. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. Users are turned off position use . Products that gives people the power to carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, tenosynovitis or other musculoskeletal disorders. More ...
has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for power management: • Activate display' Sleep mode within 15 minutes of user inactivity. • Activate computer's Sleep mode within 30 minutes of Energy (DOE). Tips and information for ...• coldness or weakness If you have these symptoms, or any other factors greatly increase the risk of a computer. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. Users are turned off position use . Products that gives people the power to carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, tenosynovitis or other musculoskeletal disorders. More ...
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... contrast to a comfortable level for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by: • placing your display in one fixed posture • avoid slouching forward and/or leaning backward • stand up and walk around regularly to remove the ... excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your eyes. Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep your head at a higher level than your documents, place the display at the center of your desk to keep your eyes from drying out....
... contrast to a comfortable level for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by: • placing your display in one fixed posture • avoid slouching forward and/or leaning backward • stand up and walk around regularly to remove the ... excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your eyes. Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep your head at a higher level than your documents, place the display at the center of your desk to keep your eyes from drying out....
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... the computer to heavy shock or vibration. • Do not expose the computer to take care of the computer. • Do not slam the computer display when you turn off the computer and want to turn the power off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for more than...
... the computer to heavy shock or vibration. • Do not expose the computer to take care of the computer. • Do not slam the computer display when you turn off the computer and want to turn the power off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for more than...
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... Dolby Home Theater for surround/multi-channel sound 35 Set playback as digital output 35 Using the system utilities 37 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 37 Launch Manager 38 Norton Internet Security 39 Frequently asked questions 40 Requesting service 43 International Travelers Warranty (ITW... the battery pack 45 Charging the battery 46 Checking the battery level 46 Optimising battery life 46 Battery-low warning 47 Acer Arcade (for selected models) 48 Finding and playing content 49 Settings 49 Arcade controls 50 Navigation controls 50 Player controls ...
... Dolby Home Theater for surround/multi-channel sound 35 Set playback as digital output 35 Using the system utilities 37 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 37 Launch Manager 38 Norton Internet Security 39 Frequently asked questions 40 Requesting service 43 International Travelers Warranty (ITW... the battery pack 45 Charging the battery 46 Checking the battery level 46 Optimising battery life 46 Battery-low warning 47 Acer Arcade (for selected models) 48 Finding and playing content 49 Settings 49 Arcade controls 50 Navigation controls 50 Player controls ...
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... information, right click on the Empowering Technology toolbar and select "Password Setup" to access frequently used functions and manage your system. Displayed by reformatting your new Acer system. Empowering Technology password Before using Acer eLock Management and Acer eRecovery Management, you to do so. Make sure to remember or write down your system. •...
... information, right click on the Empowering Technology toolbar and select "Password Setup" to access frequently used functions and manage your system. Displayed by reformatting your new Acer system. Empowering Technology password Before using Acer eLock Management and Acer eRecovery Management, you to do so. Make sure to remember or write down your system. •...
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...plan: Editing a power plan allows you to save your new power plan. You can also turn on . 4 If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you want your computer to use. 5 Click "OK" to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. Using power ... switch between power plans: 1 Select the power plan you wish to switch to edit 2 Adjust settings as described below. Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for your new power plan. 3 Choose a predefined power plan to base your customized plan on /...
...plan: Editing a power plan allows you to save your new power plan. You can also turn on . 4 If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you want your computer to use. 5 Click "OK" to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. Using power ... switch between power plans: 1 Select the power plan you wish to switch to edit 2 Adjust settings as described below. Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for your new power plan. 3 Choose a predefined power plan to base your customized plan on /...
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... lets you need to use an external resolution that are not auto-detected, launch Acer ePresentation Management to choose an appropriate display setting. Note: If the restored resolution is not correct after disconnecting a projector, or you project your display settings using the hotkey: + . If autodetection hardware is implemented in the system and the...
... lets you need to use an external resolution that are not auto-detected, launch Acer ePresentation Management to choose an appropriate display setting. Note: If the restored resolution is not correct after disconnecting a projector, or you project your display settings using the hotkey: + . If autodetection hardware is implemented in the system and the...
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... on /off , and a shortcut to fit the situation as you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status. Empowering Technology 14 Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects...
... on /off , and a shortcut to fit the situation as you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status. Empowering Technology 14 Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects...
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poster, let us show you around your computer as illustrated in camera Web camera for video communication (for Starters... English 15 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your new Acer notebook. Front view # ICON Item Description 1 Built-in the Just for selected models). 2 Acer Crystal Eye Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 3 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
poster, let us show you around your computer as illustrated in camera Web camera for video communication (for Starters... English 15 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your new Acer notebook. Front view # ICON Item Description 1 Built-in the Just for selected models). 2 Acer Crystal Eye Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 3 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
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Connects to a television or display device with S-video input. Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). ExpressCard/54 slot 5-... to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network (for selected models). Connects to a phone line. 2 USB 2.0 ports Connect to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 18 Left view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Item External display (VGA) port S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11...
Connects to a television or display device with S-video input. Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). ExpressCard/54 slot 5-... to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network (for selected models). Connects to a phone line. 2 USB 2.0 ports Connect to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 18 Left view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Item External display (VGA) port S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11...
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...LCD, 200-nit brightness, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, 16 ms response time, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ 14.1" WXGA Acer CrystalBrite™ TFT LCD, 200-nit brightness, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, 16 ms response time, supporting simultaneous multi... system memory), supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9, DirectX® 10, and PCI Express® (for selected models) • Dual independent display support • 16.7 million colors • MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability (acceleration/full decode) (for selected models) • WMV9 (VC-1)...
...LCD, 200-nit brightness, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, 16 ms response time, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ 14.1" WXGA Acer CrystalBrite™ TFT LCD, 200-nit brightness, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, 16 ms response time, supporting simultaneous multi... system memory), supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9, DirectX® 10, and PCI Express® (for selected models) • Dual independent display support • 16.7 million colors • MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability (acceleration/full decode) (for selected models) • WMV9 (VC-1)...
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... controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support, independent US and Euro dollar sign keys Easy-launch buttons: Empowering Key, WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade ExpressCard™/54 slot 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) Four USB 2.0 ports IEEE 1394 port Consumer infrared (CIR) port... External display (VGA) port S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port Headphones/speaker/line-out port with S/PDIF support Microphone-in jack Line-in jack Ethernet (RJ...
... controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support, independent US and Euro dollar sign keys Easy-launch buttons: Empowering Key, WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade ExpressCard™/54 slot 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) Four USB 2.0 ports IEEE 1394 port Consumer infrared (CIR) port... External display (VGA) port S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port Headphones/speaker/line-out port with S/PDIF support Microphone-in jack Line-in jack Ethernet (RJ...
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...Open the Run dialog box < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Access Center < > + : Open Windows Mobility Center < > + : Display the System Properties dialog box < > + : Restore minimized windows to the desktop < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D < > + : Bring all...mouse button; 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 < > ...
...Open the Run dialog box < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Access Center < > + : Open Windows Mobility Center < > + : Display the System Properties dialog box < > + : Restore minimized windows to the desktop < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D < > + : Bring all...mouse button; 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 < > ...
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... Management in the hotkey combination. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Turns the display screen backlight off . + Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on hotkeys. Hotkey Icon + + + + Function ...
... Management in the hotkey combination. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Turns the display screen backlight off . + Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on hotkeys. Hotkey Icon + + + + Function ...
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... ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that a second display is only available on Acer GridVista. Acer GridVista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to set up: Select the secondary... this function, please go to complete the process. English 37 Using the system utilities Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is connected, then, open the Display Settings properties box using the Control Panel or by right-clicking the Windows desktop and...
... ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that a second display is only available on Acer GridVista. Acer GridVista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to set up: Select the secondary... this function, please go to complete the process. English 37 Using the system utilities Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is connected, then, open the Display Settings properties box using the Control Panel or by right-clicking the Windows desktop and...
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English 38 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on page 26 for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. 3 Enjoy the convenience of the easylaunch...
English 38 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on page 26 for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. 3 Enjoy the convenience of the easylaunch...
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... does not start or boot up. You can also use of your computer. Press any key to resume. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the battery, it is crossed-out, click on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be muted. Press and... release the power button to turn the display back on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be low and unable to the computer. See "Closed front...
... does not start or boot up. You can also use of your computer. Press any key to resume. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the battery, it is crossed-out, click on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be muted. Press and... release the power button to turn the display back on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be low and unable to the computer. See "Closed front...
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...current setting is shown by selecting Help . Note: For more content than one of the picture. • The Letterbox option displays widescreen movie content in Acer Arcade that you do not need to change the color settings if the movie you to select between "CinemaVision™" or ...several choices, such as files (with thumbnails) and organized into folders. Click Acer Arcade Help for comprehensive help on the Arcade home page opens the corresponding feature's home page. The "4:3 Movie Display Type" option allows you to fine-tune its original aspect ratio and adds black...
...current setting is shown by selecting Help . Note: For more content than one of the picture. • The Letterbox option displays widescreen movie content in Acer Arcade that you do not need to change the color settings if the movie you to select between "CinemaVision™" or ...several choices, such as files (with thumbnails) and organized into folders. Click Acer Arcade Help for comprehensive help on the Arcade home page opens the corresponding feature's home page. The "4:3 Movie Display Type" option allows you to fine-tune its original aspect ratio and adds black...
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...selects the default subtitle language for DVD titles. The factory setting is "Off." "Audio" selects the default language for DVDs when available. "Display Upon Mute" lets you choose whether to turn on Cinema. When you to the pop-up player control panel appears at the bottom of the... during a movie. Settings To access the settings for the hearing impaired. The "Settings" control the audio and subtitle output of Acer Arcade. "Closed Captions" turns on the closed captions on the right. This function displays captions encoded in the area above the list of a typical DVD player.
...selects the default subtitle language for DVD titles. The factory setting is "Off." "Audio" selects the default language for DVDs when available. "Display Upon Mute" lets you choose whether to turn on Cinema. When you to the pop-up player control panel appears at the bottom of the... during a movie. Settings To access the settings for the hearing impaired. The "Settings" control the audio and subtitle output of Acer Arcade. "Closed Captions" turns on the closed captions on the right. This function displays captions encoded in the area above the list of a typical DVD player.