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...at a higher level than the top edge of the display so your eyes point downward when looking at bright light sources, such as open windows, for extended periods of the display. • Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to a comfortable level for enhanced text readability and ...graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by: • placing your display 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's viewing...
...at a higher level than the top edge of the display so your eyes point downward when looking at bright light sources, such as open windows, for extended periods of the display. • Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to a comfortable level for enhanced text readability and ...graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by: • placing your display 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's viewing...
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Taking care of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start then click on Shut Down. • Use the power button You can also put the computer in should not exceed ...
Taking care of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start then click on Shut Down. • Use the power button You can also put the computer in should not exceed ...
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... xiv Taking care of your battery pack xv Cleaning and servicing xv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer eAudio Management 6 Acer ePresentation Management 7 Acer eDataSecurity Management 8 Acer eLock Management 9 Acer eRecovery Management 11 Acer eSettings Management 13 Windows Mobility Center 14 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Top view 15 Closed front view 17 Left...
... xiv Taking care of your battery pack xv Cleaning and servicing xv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer eAudio Management 6 Acer ePresentation Management 7 Acer eDataSecurity Management 8 Acer eLock Management 9 Acer eRecovery Management 11 Acer eSettings Management 13 Windows Mobility Center 14 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Top view 15 Closed front view 17 Left...
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... save your computer to use. 5 Click "OK" 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". Note: You cannot delete the predefined power plans. To edit.... To switch between , edit, delete and restore power plans, as required. You can open Windows power options by clicking the appropriate tabs. Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your customized plan on /off system components to...
... save your computer to use. 5 Click "OK" 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". Note: You cannot delete the predefined power plans. To edit.... To switch between , edit, delete and restore power plans, as required. You can open Windows power options by clicking the appropriate tabs. Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your customized plan on /off system components to...
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To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you are currently using. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to the panel in to save your new settings. Click the sleep and hibernate modes. 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window.
To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you are currently using. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to the panel in to save your new settings. Click the sleep and hibernate modes. 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window.
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... your encrypted file! Be sure to decrypt it. Empowering Technology 8 Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that the system needs to safeguard all related passwords! The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you for Lotus Notes and Microsoft... to decrypt your own 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 data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for a supervisor password...
... your encrypted file! Be sure to decrypt it. Empowering Technology 8 Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that the system needs to safeguard all related passwords! The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you for Lotus Notes and Microsoft... to decrypt your own 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 data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for a supervisor password...
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... easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Empowering Technology 14 Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in the Start menu Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders...
... easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Empowering Technology 14 Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in the Start menu Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders...
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21 English Specifications Operating system Platform System memory Display Graphics • Windows Vista™ Home Premium • Windows Vista™ Home Basic Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile processor technology, featuring: • Intel® Core™2 Duo Mobile Processor ...® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/ g), or 3945BG (dual-mode 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) 14.1" WXGA...
21 English Specifications Operating system Platform System memory Display Graphics • Windows Vista™ Home Premium • Windows Vista™ Home Basic Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile processor technology, featuring: • Intel® Core™2 Duo Mobile Processor ...® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/ g), or 3945BG (dual-mode 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) 14.1" WXGA...
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...W AC adapter (for selected models) • 2.5-hour rapid charge system-off • 3.5-hour charge-in-use 3-pin 90 W AC adapter supporting Acer QuicCharge™ technology (for selected models): • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge system-off • 3-hour charge-in... inverted "T" cursor layout; 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel Seamless touchpad with 4-way scroll button 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support, independent US and Euro dollar sign keys Empowering Key Easy-launch buttons: ...
...W AC adapter (for selected models) • 2.5-hour rapid charge system-off • 3.5-hour charge-in-use 3-pin 90 W AC adapter supporting Acer QuicCharge™ technology (for selected models): • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge system-off • 3-hour charge-in... inverted "T" cursor layout; 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel Seamless touchpad with 4-way scroll button 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support, independent US and Euro dollar sign keys Empowering Key Easy-launch buttons: ...
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and your touchpad. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. These two buttons are similar to move up or down /left/ right. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). ... your cursor pressing on the second tap and drag the cursor. This button mimics your finger on the touchpad on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. Drag Click and hold to the left and right buttons on the touchpad is sensitive to drag the cursor. hence, the lighter the touch...
and your touchpad. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. These two buttons are similar to move up or down /left/ right. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). ... your cursor pressing on the second tap and drag the cursor. This button mimics your finger on the touchpad on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. Drag Click and hold to the left and right buttons on the touchpad is sensitive to drag the cursor. hence, the lighter the touch...
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... need to connect an external keypad. English 29 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 a normal manner. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard...
... need to connect an external keypad. English 29 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 a normal manner. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard...
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...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; English 30 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. 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), or...
...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; English 30 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. 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), or...
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... right-clicking the Volume Mixer icon in a realistic, multi-channel audio environment. Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic II transforms any pair of your Windows system. Dolby Virtual Speaker delivers a 5.1-channel surround sound listening experience from any stereo signal into five-channel, full-range surround sound. Dolby Headphone Dolby Headphone... offers realistic surround sound from just two speakers. English 35 Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/multi-channel sound Your Acer notebook comes with sound, not speakers.
... right-clicking the Volume Mixer icon in a realistic, multi-channel audio environment. Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic II transforms any pair of your Windows system. Dolby Virtual Speaker delivers a 5.1-channel surround sound listening experience from any stereo signal into five-channel, full-range surround sound. Dolby Headphone Dolby Headphone... offers realistic surround sound from just two speakers. English 35 Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/multi-channel sound Your Acer notebook comes with sound, not speakers.
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... compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. English 37 Using the system utilities Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is simple to set up: Acer GridVista is only available on certain models. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the... Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is connected, then, open the Display Settings properties box using the Control Panel or by right-clicking the Windows desktop and selecting Personalize. You may choose any one of your notebook, first ensure that...
... compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. English 37 Using the system utilities Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is simple to set up: Acer GridVista is only available on certain models. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the... Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is connected, then, open the Display Settings properties box using the Control Panel or by right-clicking the Windows desktop and selecting Personalize. You may choose any one of your notebook, first ensure that...
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... start the application. 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 buttons. Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of your preferred screen configuration for... of a well-organized desktop. "Easy-launch buttons" on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to the manufacturer's recommended value. English 38 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard.
... start the application. 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 buttons. Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of your preferred screen configuration for... of a well-organized desktop. "Easy-launch buttons" on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to the manufacturer's recommended value. English 38 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard.
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... customized virus scans that you are using the computer when the scheduled scan begins, it runs in the background so that run unattended on the Windows desktop. 2 Select Tasks & Scans. 3 Select Run Scan to the Norton Internet Security help files. English 39 Norton Internet Security Norton Internet Security is complete, review...
... customized virus scans that you are using the computer when the scheduled scan begins, it runs in the background so that run unattended on the Windows desktop. 2 Select Tasks & Scans. 3 Select Run Scan to the Norton Internet Security help files. English 39 Norton Internet Security Norton Internet Security is complete, review...
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... the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to the computer. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the taskbar. Easy solutions are using on the taskbar. Check the following: • If...) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. Check the following: • The volume may be muted. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the battery, it may arise during the use the unlimited volume control wheel to the computer. • If...
... the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to the computer. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the taskbar. Easy solutions are using on the taskbar. Check the following: • If...) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. Check the following: • The volume may be muted. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the battery, it may arise during the use the unlimited volume control wheel to the computer. • If...
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... original settings without turning on the optical drive. Refer to the line- English 41 • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to the Windows manual. If it is turned on. • Make sure that the printer is connected to use your communication software, you can proceed with the Internet...
... original settings without turning on the optical drive. Refer to the line- English 41 • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to the Windows manual. If it is turned on. • Make sure that the printer is connected to use your communication software, you can proceed with the Internet...
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... latch to a mains power outlet. You can continue to operate your computer on the taskbar to 30°C (86°F). Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. The recommended temperature is charging. Charging the battery overnight before retiring for on-the-go use. • Eject...
... latch to a mains power outlet. You can continue to operate your computer on the taskbar to 30°C (86°F). Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. The recommended temperature is charging. Charging the battery overnight before retiring for on-the-go use. • Eject...
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..., and then connect to become fully depleted and the computer shuts down the operating system to turn off the computer if you want to the Windows power meter. Shut down . Resume work . Turn off the computer. 4. Replace the battery pack. 5. The AC adapter or a power outlet is available. 1. Save all necessary...
..., and then connect to become fully depleted and the computer shuts down the operating system to turn off the computer if you want to the Windows power meter. Shut down . Resume work . Turn off the computer. 4. Replace the battery pack. 5. The AC adapter or a power outlet is available. 1. Save all necessary...