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xi Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a display visor, such as open windows, for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by looking at the center of your eyes regular breaks by ...light sources, such as a piece of time. The following tips: • refrain from staying too long 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 ...
xi Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a display visor, such as open windows, for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by looking at the center of your eyes regular breaks by ...light sources, such as a piece of time. The following tips: • refrain from staying too long 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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... cannot power off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to any 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...
... cannot power off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to any 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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...the power plan you to edit 2 Adjust settings as described below. Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver. You can open Windows power options by clicking the appropriate tabs. To edit a power plan: Editing a ...and adjust settings for configuring 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.
...the power plan you to edit 2 Adjust settings as described below. Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver. You can open Windows power options by clicking the appropriate tabs. To edit a power plan: Editing a ...and adjust settings for configuring 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.
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To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish 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. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you are currently using.
To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish 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. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you are currently using.
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...you lose both passwords, there will be no way to enter your own password when encrypting a file. Empowering Technology 8 Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is the unique key that protects your files from being accessed by default, or you can choose to decrypt ... to decrypt it. If you for Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt 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...
...you lose both passwords, there will be no way to enter your own password when encrypting a file. Empowering Technology 8 Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is the unique key that protects your files from being accessed by default, or you can choose to decrypt ... to decrypt it. If you for Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt 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...
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...fit the situation as you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. To launch Windows Mobility Center: • Use the shortcut key < > + • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in one..., 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 key mobile-related system settings in the Start menu
...fit the situation as you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. To launch Windows Mobility Center: • Use the shortcut key < > + • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in one..., 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 key mobile-related system settings in the Start menu
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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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..., then use finger on a mouse. The touchpad is the same as double-clicking a mouse button); It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Function Left button (1) Right button (4) Main touchpad (2) Center button (3) Execute Quickly click twice. and your touchpad. This button mimics ...28 • Press the left (1) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to finger movement; Tapping on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on the touchpad to move left / right. Tap twice (at the...
..., then use finger on a mouse. The touchpad is the same as double-clicking a mouse button); It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Function Left button (1) Right button (4) Main touchpad (2) Center button (3) Execute Quickly click twice. and your touchpad. This button mimics ...28 • Press the left (1) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to finger movement; Tapping on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on the touchpad to move left / right. Tap twice (at the...
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... an external keypad. cursor-control keys. English 29 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. When Scroll Lock is on , the embedded keypad is on , the screen moves one line up or down when you press...
... an external keypad. cursor-control keys. English 29 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. When Scroll Lock is on , the embedded keypad is on , the screen moves one line up or down when you press...
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...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),... > + : Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Application key Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. Key Windows key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on your edition of...
...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),... > + : Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Application key Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. Key Windows key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on your edition of...
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English 35 Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/multi-channel sound Your Acer notebook comes with sound, not speakers. Dolby Headphone Dolby Headphone offers realistic surround sound from just two speakers. Set playback as digital output To set ... technologies to an A/ V receiver for late night listening. It's perfect for playback. Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic II transforms any pair of your Windows system.
English 35 Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/multi-channel sound Your Acer notebook comes with sound, not speakers. Dolby Headphone Dolby Headphone offers realistic surround sound from just two speakers. Set playback as digital output To set ... technologies to an A/ V receiver for late night listening. It's perfect for playback. Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic II transforms any pair of your Windows system.
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...connected, then, open the Display Settings properties box using the Control Panel or by right-clicking the Windows desktop and selecting Personalize. English 37 Using the system utilities Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be ..., first ensure that a second display is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on Acer GridVista. Acer GridVista is simple to complete the process. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check...
...connected, then, open the Display Settings properties box using the Control Panel or by right-clicking the Windows desktop and selecting Personalize. English 37 Using the system utilities Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be ..., first ensure that a second display is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on Acer GridVista. Acer GridVista is simple to complete the process. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check...
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... start the application. Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of your preferred screen configuration for the location of a well-organized desktop. 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, All Programs, and... the manufacturer's recommended value. 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.
... start the application. Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of your preferred screen configuration for the location of a well-organized desktop. 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, All Programs, and... the manufacturer's recommended value. 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.
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Note: For optimal security, run unattended on the Windows desktop. 2 Select Tasks & Scans. 3 Select Run Scan to stop working. If you are using the computer when the scheduled scan begins, it runs in the ...
Note: For optimal security, run unattended on the Windows desktop. 2 Select Tasks & Scans. 3 Select Run Scan to stop working. If you are using the computer when the scheduled scan begins, it runs in the ...
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...) disk in Sleep mode. Check the following: • The volume may arise during the use the unlimited volume control wheel to adjust the volume. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be too low. See "Left view" on... to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be too low. Press any key to turn the display back on the taskbar. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the taskbar. If it is not lit, no power is a list of your computer. Press + (increase) to...
...) disk in Sleep mode. Check the following: • The volume may arise during the use the unlimited volume control wheel to adjust the volume. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be too low. See "Left view" on... to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be too low. Press any key to turn the display back on the taskbar. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the taskbar. If it is not lit, no power is a list of your computer. Press + (increase) to...
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... the optical drive. After the Operating System is connected securely to complete the installation of a pen or paperclip into the hole and push to the Windows manual. Check the following: • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it will not have an eject hole.) The...
... the optical drive. After the Operating System is connected securely to complete the installation of a pen or paperclip into the hole and push to the Windows manual. Check the following: • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it will not have an eject hole.) The...
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... day with the computer turned off results in a cool, dry place. Charging the battery overnight before retiring for the day. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. You are advised to charge the battery before traveling enables you get the most out of battery operation...
... day with the computer turned off results in a cool, dry place. Charging the battery overnight before retiring for the day. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. You are advised to charge the battery before traveling enables you get the most out of battery operation...
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Turn off the computer if you want to the Windows power meter. Replace the battery pack. 5. Save all necessary files. 3. English 47 Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to recharge the battery ...
Turn off the computer if you want to the Windows power meter. Replace the battery pack. 5. Save all necessary files. 3. English 47 Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to recharge the battery ...