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... height to minimize neck strain Taking care of your vision Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your eyes. The following tips: • refrain from staying too long in such a way that the...
... height to minimize neck strain Taking care of your vision Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your eyes. The following tips: • refrain from staying too long in such a way that the...
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...preloaded on your notebook. Basic care and tips for meeting your mobile computing needs. Follow the instructions on the screen to the AcerSystem User's Guide. For instructions on how to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your new computer. poster helps you to the basic features and ...power button below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. It is not installed on your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. xiii First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for using...
...preloaded on your notebook. Basic care and tips for meeting your mobile computing needs. Follow the instructions on the screen to the AcerSystem User's Guide. For instructions on how to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your new computer. poster helps you to the basic features and ...power button below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. It is not installed on your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. xiii First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for using...
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...plans. • Acer eAudio Management allows you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of the following content is no way to the following utilities: Note: All of Dolby® Home Theater™ on your password! Displayed by default in the upper half of your screen, it provides ...access to reset it . Note: If you will be asked to do so. If you have not initialized the Empowering Technology password and run Acer eLock Management or Acer eRecovery Management, you lose the Empowering Technology password, there...
...plans. • Acer eAudio Management allows you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of the following content is no way to the following utilities: Note: All of Dolby® Home Theater™ on your password! Displayed by default in the upper half of your screen, it provides ...access to reset it . Note: If you will be asked to do so. If you have not initialized the Empowering Technology password and run Acer eLock Management or Acer eRecovery Management, you lose the Empowering Technology password, there...
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16 English # ICON Item Description 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 4 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 5 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light... and right buttons function like the center and right) left and right mouse buttons; See "Indicators" on page 25 for more details. 6 Empowering key Lanuch Acer Empowering Technology 7 Easy-launch Buttons for launching frequently used buttons programs. See "Easy-launch buttons" on page 25 for your computer. 9 Palmrest Comfortable support area...
16 English # ICON Item Description 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 4 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 5 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light... and right buttons function like the center and right) left and right mouse buttons; See "Indicators" on page 25 for more details. 6 Empowering key Lanuch Acer Empowering Technology 7 Easy-launch Buttons for launching frequently used buttons programs. See "Easy-launch buttons" on page 25 for your computer. 9 Palmrest Comfortable support area...
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When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you can toggle on and off Number keys on Num Lock off . To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-...
When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you can toggle on and off Number keys on Num Lock off . To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-...
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Hotkey Icon + + + + Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on page 1. Launches Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode. + + + + Display toggle Screen blank Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on hotkeys. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off. Turns...
Hotkey Icon + + + + Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on page 1. Launches Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode. + + + + Display toggle Screen blank Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on hotkeys. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off. Turns...
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...13 1 3 2 13 2 4 Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is simple to Start, All Programs and click on the same screen. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that a second display is only available on certain models. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon...any one of your notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on Acer GridVista. Acer GridVista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to complete the process. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings ...
...13 1 3 2 13 2 4 Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is simple to Start, All Programs and click on the same screen. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that a second display is only available on certain models. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon...any one of your notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on Acer GridVista. Acer GridVista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to complete the process. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings ...
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... 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 start the application. English 38 1 Run... Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. "Easy-launch buttons" on Start, ...
... 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 start the application. English 38 1 Run... Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. "Easy-launch buttons" on Start, ...
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...on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be too low. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to an external monitor. Press and ..., the computer is being supplied to the computer. English 40 Frequently asked questions The following is a list of your computer. I turned on the screen. Look at the power indicator: • If it with a system disk and press + + to restart the system. Nothing appears on the ...
...on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be too low. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to an external monitor. Press and ..., the computer is being supplied to the computer. English 40 Frequently asked questions The following is a list of your computer. I turned on the screen. Look at the power indicator: • If it with a system disk and press + + to restart the system. Nothing appears on the ...
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... the amount of time a call . Before you call Acer for online service, and please be at your computer. You are error messages or beeps reported by an International Travelers Warranty (ITW) that gives you call Please have your ITW passport on the screen (or the number and sequence in the case of...
... the amount of time a call . Before you call Acer for online service, and please be at your computer. You are error messages or beeps reported by an International Travelers Warranty (ITW) that gives you call Please have your ITW passport on the screen (or the number and sequence in the case of...
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... to suit your machine and your personal preferences. When there is shown by selecting Help . In Display Settings: Use the "Screen Ratio" option to choose between "Original" or "ClearVision™." • Acer ClearVision™ is a video enhancement technology that detects video content and dynamically adjusts the brightness/contrast/saturation levels so that...
... to suit your machine and your personal preferences. When there is shown by selecting Help . In Display Settings: Use the "Screen Ratio" option to choose between "Original" or "ClearVision™." • Acer ClearVision™ is a video enhancement technology that detects video content and dynamically adjusts the brightness/contrast/saturation levels so that...
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... "2" or more detail in the Cinema of this guide. The "Navigation Controls" panel appears at the top and the "Player Controls" panel appears at full screen, two pop-up control panels are shown when you move the pointer. Navigation controls To return to the Arcade home page, click the Home button... the red arrow. To go up /down). used for content, click Up one level. The group on your original startup settings. Click About Acer Arcade to speakers, "Dolby Surround," or "Virtual Surround Sound" if you do not select Virtual Surround Sound, in more speakers depending on the left ...
... "2" or more detail in the Cinema of this guide. The "Navigation Controls" panel appears at the top and the "Player Controls" panel appears at full screen, two pop-up control panels are shown when you move the pointer. Navigation controls To return to the Arcade home page, click the Home button... the red arrow. To go up /down). used for content, click Up one level. The group on your original startup settings. Click About Acer Arcade to speakers, "Dolby Surround," or "Virtual Surround Sound" if you do not select Virtual Surround Sound, in more speakers depending on the left ...
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You can continue listening to music while you perform certain other functions. Video and music will continue playing in a small window located in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen. You can quickly enter the information you can use the onscreen virtual keyboard. English 51 Virtual keyboard Whenever you are required to enter search information, or name a file, DVD or folder, you need using the mouse, cursor keys or keyboard. Background mode With Acer Arcade you can press the stop button on the remote or click the onscreen stop icon to stop the playback at anytime.
You can continue listening to music while you perform certain other functions. Video and music will continue playing in a small window located in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen. You can quickly enter the information you can use the onscreen virtual keyboard. English 51 Virtual keyboard Whenever you are required to enter search information, or name a file, DVD or folder, you need using the mouse, cursor keys or keyboard. Background mode With Acer Arcade you can press the stop button on the remote or click the onscreen stop icon to stop the playback at anytime.
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...player controls to zoom in and out, and to control the slide show. You can choose between pictures; This opens the picture at full screen. Slide Show settings To change Slide Show settings, click the Advanced button on the right shows both individual pictures and folders. "Slide Show ...Transition" sets the style of your computer. English 53 Album Acer Arcade lets you view digital photos individually or as a slide show, from any available drive on your images. The slide show is shown before...
...player controls to zoom in and out, and to control the slide show. You can choose between pictures; This opens the picture at full screen. Slide Show settings To change Slide Show settings, click the Advanced button on the right shows both individual pictures and folders. "Slide Show ...Transition" sets the style of your computer. English 53 Album Acer Arcade lets you view digital photos individually or as a slide show, from any available drive on your images. The slide show is shown before...
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... Video page shows the video files in a user designated directory. A single frame image will ask you move the mouse. Editing video Acer Arcade offers the capability to edit captured video clips, photos and footage from your personal music library. To complete your settings to their default... a video file Click Play to watch a DVD or VCD, use the "Cinema" function. Snapshot Snapshot mode is designed to play at full screen. Once compiled, the final movie can be changed from your folders. The destination directory can also select a movie style, and add special transition ...
... Video page shows the video files in a user designated directory. A single frame image will ask you move the mouse. Editing video Acer Arcade offers the capability to edit captured video clips, photos and footage from your personal music library. To complete your settings to their default... a video file Click Play to watch a DVD or VCD, use the "Cinema" function. Snapshot Snapshot mode is designed to play at full screen. Once compiled, the final movie can be changed from your folders. The destination directory can also select a movie style, and add special transition ...
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...area. When playing music, the control panel at the bottom of the page makes it is possible to MP3 and other Acer Arcade media modes. You can even create MP3 CDs with over 100 of the ripping operation will be using. You can... the music you want to hear from whichever media mode you want to listen to open the Music homepage. Make DVDs Acer Arcade provides an easy and complete solution for playback on the Arcade homepage to . Click Play to listen to the entire...features, please refer to adjust the volume and control playback. English 55 Note: For more details on screen.
...area. When playing music, the control panel at the bottom of the page makes it is possible to MP3 and other Acer Arcade media modes. You can even create MP3 CDs with over 100 of the ripping operation will be using. You can... the music you want to hear from whichever media mode you want to listen to open the Music homepage. Make DVDs Acer Arcade provides an easy and complete solution for playback on the Arcade homepage to . Click Play to listen to the entire...features, please refer to adjust the volume and control playback. English 55 Note: For more details on screen.
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... actively using the computer. In both cases, press and release the power button to bring anything with you to remove the media can damage the screen. Note that the computer may want to bring to meetings If your meeting will be longer, or if your meeting is not fully charged, you...
... actively using the computer. In both cases, press and release the power button to bring anything with you to remove the media can damage the screen. Note that the computer may want to bring to meetings If your meeting will be longer, or if your meeting is not fully charged, you...
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... in temperature and humidity can avoid carrying the extra weight to and from home. Allow the computer to return to room temperature, and inspect the screen for 30 minutes in an environment with you, leave the computer in the trunk of time, you might also want to purchase a second AC adapter...
... in temperature and humidity can avoid carrying the extra weight to and from home. Allow the computer to return to room temperature, and inspect the screen for 30 minutes in an environment with you, leave the computer in the trunk of time, you might also want to purchase a second AC adapter...
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English 66 Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password ...
English 66 Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password ...
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... To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen and use the and keys to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the... top of the screen. English 72 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to Enabled. while the ...
... To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen and use the and keys to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the... top of the screen. English 72 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to Enabled. while the ...