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... comfort. x 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: • placing your display in such a way that the ...side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light by looking away from the monitor and focusing on how to reduce eyestrain. Observe the following...
... comfort. x 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: • placing your display in such a way that the ...side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light by looking away from the monitor and focusing on how to reduce eyestrain. Observe the following...
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... route the power cord and any cables away from foot traffic. • When unplugging the power cord, do any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on top of it.
... route the power cord and any cables away from foot traffic. • When unplugging the power cord, do any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on top of it.
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Windows keys 28 Hotkeys 28 Special keys 30 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 31 Using a computer security lock 31 Audio 32 Adjusting the volume 32 Acer OrbiCam (for selected models) 33 Launching the Acer OrbiCam 34 Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings 34 Capturing photos/videos 37 Using the Acer... AntiVirus 40 Frequently asked questions 41 Requesting service 44 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 44 Before you call 44 Acer Arcade 45 48-button remote control 46 Remote functions 47 Finding and playing content 48 Settings 48 Arcade controls 49...
Windows keys 28 Hotkeys 28 Special keys 30 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 31 Using a computer security lock 31 Audio 32 Adjusting the volume 32 Acer OrbiCam (for selected models) 33 Launching the Acer OrbiCam 34 Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings 34 Capturing photos/videos 37 Using the Acer... AntiVirus 40 Frequently asked questions 41 Requesting service 44 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 44 Before you call 44 Acer Arcade 45 48-button remote control 46 Remote functions 47 Finding and playing content 48 Settings 48 Arcade controls 49...
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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 3 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 3 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.
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It is the unique key that protects your own file-specific password when encrypting a file. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you lose both passwords, there will be no way to safeguard all related passwords! Note: The password...by unauthorized persons. If you for a supervisor password and default encryption. This encryption will be used to encrypt a file 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 Microsoft Outlook...
It is the unique key that protects your own file-specific password when encrypting a file. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you lose both passwords, there will be no way to safeguard all related passwords! Note: The password...by unauthorized persons. If you for a supervisor password and default encryption. This encryption will be used to encrypt a file 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 Microsoft Outlook...
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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 11 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 11 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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removes unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - It provides an express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly. The user can also enable advanced options for full control over the following options: • Memory optimization - releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization - Empowering Technology 12 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer computer. improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system.
removes unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - It provides an express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly. The user can also enable advanced options for full control over the following options: • Memory optimization - releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization - Empowering Technology 12 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer computer. improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system.
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19 Specifications English Operating system Platform System memory • Windows Vista™ Capable • Windows Vista™ Premium Ready • Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2) • Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 • Genuine Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition • AMD Turion™ 64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-52/TL...
19 Specifications English Operating system Platform System memory • Windows Vista™ Capable • Windows Vista™ Premium Ready • Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2) • Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 • Genuine Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition • AMD Turion™ 64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-52/TL...
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... 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multiwindow viewing on dual displays via Acer GridVista™ • 14.1" WXGA TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ • ATI Radeon® Xpress 1100 integrated 3D graphics, with... CRT display • MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability • S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support • Acer Arcade™, featuring Acer CinemaVision™ and Acer ClearVision™ technologies • 40/60/80/100/120 GB or higher hard disk drive • Optical drive options...
... 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multiwindow viewing on dual displays via Acer GridVista™ • 14.1" WXGA TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ • ATI Radeon® Xpress 1100 integrated 3D graphics, with... CRT display • MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability • S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support • Acer Arcade™, featuring Acer CinemaVision™ and Acer ClearVision™ technologies • 40/60/80/100/120 GB or higher hard disk drive • Optical drive options...
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...clicking a mouse button). Select Click once. dry and clean. The touchpad is enabled on your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. Function Left button (1) Right button (4) Main touchpad (2) Center button (3) Execute Quickly click twice. Drag Click and hold to drag... vertical and horizontal scrolling is sensitive to scroll up / down and move left / right. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Tap once. hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Note: When using the touchpad, keep it - ...
...clicking a mouse button). Select Click once. dry and clean. The touchpad is enabled on your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. Function Left button (1) Right button (4) Main touchpad (2) Center button (3) Execute Quickly click twice. Drag Click and hold to drag... vertical and horizontal scrolling is sensitive to scroll up / down and move left / right. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Tap once. hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Note: When using the touchpad, keep it - ...
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... key symbols are in a normal manner. English 27 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Use this mode when you can toggle on embedded keypad.
... key symbols are in a normal manner. English 27 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Use this mode when you can toggle on embedded keypad.
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... 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. Application This key has the same effect as clicking on the...opens the application's context menu. English 28 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. It can also be used with other key in the hotkey combination. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the...
... 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. Application This key has the same effect as clicking on the...opens the application's context menu. English 28 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. It can also be used with other key in the hotkey combination. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the...
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English 34 For your convenience, the camera snaps to 45 degrees to match the position of your face in the desktop. Launching the Acer OrbiCam To launch the Acer OrbiCam, double-click on the Acer OrbiCam logo in front or at the bottom right corner of the LCD panel. Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings Resolution To change the capture resolution, click the displayed resolution at the back of the capture window, then select the desired resolution. The Acer OrbiCam capture window appears. OR Click Start > (All) Programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam.
English 34 For your convenience, the camera snaps to 45 degrees to match the position of your face in the desktop. Launching the Acer OrbiCam To launch the Acer OrbiCam, double-click on the Acer OrbiCam logo in front or at the bottom right corner of the LCD panel. Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings Resolution To change the capture resolution, click the displayed resolution at the back of the capture window, then select the desired resolution. The Acer OrbiCam capture window appears. OR Click Start > (All) Programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam.
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Options Click Options to display the Window, Preview, and Folder tabs. Use the options to change the capture window size. English 35 Note: Setting the camera resolution to 640 x 480 or larger does not change the capture window size, preview settings, and the folder for captured photos or videos.
Options Click Options to display the Window, Preview, and Folder tabs. Use the options to change the capture window size. English 35 Note: Setting the camera resolution to 640 x 480 or larger does not change the capture window size, preview settings, and the folder for captured photos or videos.
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English 36 Camera Settings Basic settings Click the Camera Settings icon on the bottom right corner of the capture display, then select Camera Settings from this window. Capture settings From the Camera Settings window, click the Driver Settings button. Device Settings allows you to change the camera brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, sharpness, etc. The Properties window appears. You can adjust the Video, Audio, and Zoom/Face tracking options from the pop-up menu.
English 36 Camera Settings Basic settings Click the Camera Settings icon on the bottom right corner of the capture display, then select Camera Settings from this window. Capture settings From the Camera Settings window, click the Driver Settings button. Device Settings allows you to change the camera brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, sharpness, etc. The Properties window appears. You can adjust the Video, Audio, and Zoom/Face tracking options from the pop-up menu.
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... and turn the face-tracking feature on /off . The Windows Picture and Fax Viewer or the Windows Media Player automatically launches to an IM partner anywhere in the My Pictures and My Videos folder. Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam The Acer OrbiCam is automatically selected as a webcam, open the IM service.../webcam feature. You can now broadcast from your location to display/play a preview of any Instant Messenger (IM) application. To use the Acer OrbiCam as the capture device of the photo/video clip. Zoom/Face Track Settings allows you to get the desired angle, then click the ...
... and turn the face-tracking feature on /off . The Windows Picture and Fax Viewer or the Windows Media Player automatically launches to an IM partner anywhere in the My Pictures and My Videos folder. Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam The Acer OrbiCam is automatically selected as a webcam, open the IM service.../webcam feature. You can now broadcast from your location to display/play a preview of any Instant Messenger (IM) application. To use the Acer OrbiCam as the capture device of the photo/video clip. Zoom/Face Track Settings allows you to get the desired angle, then click the ...
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... is only available on Acer GridVista. You may choose any one of your notebook, first ensure that the second monitor is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on Settings. To access this monitor. English 38 Using the system ...utilities Note: The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to complete the process. Select the secondary ...
... is only available on Acer GridVista. You may choose any one of your notebook, first ensure that the second monitor is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on Settings. To access this monitor. English 38 Using the system ...utilities Note: The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to complete the process. Select the secondary ...
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English 39 Acer GridVista is set to the manufacturer's recommended value. "Easy-launch buttons" on page 24 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 second monitor is simple to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for the location of a well-organized desktop. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard.
English 39 Acer GridVista is set to the manufacturer's recommended value. "Easy-launch buttons" on page 24 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 second monitor is simple to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for the location of a well-organized desktop. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard.
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... to start the application. If 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...
... to start the application. If 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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... on . Resolutions lower than this native resoution, the screen expands to an external monitor. English 41 Frequently asked questions The following is a list of your Windows desktop and select Properties to save power. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set the resolution lower than...
... on . Resolutions lower than this native resoution, the screen expands to an external monitor. English 41 Frequently asked questions The following is a list of your Windows desktop and select Properties to save power. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set the resolution lower than...