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... low-contrast displays could stress your eyes. Observe 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 angle •...
... low-contrast displays could stress your eyes. Observe 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 angle •...
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... light sources, such as possible. • Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body. We do some stretching exercises. • Breathe fresh air as often as open windows, for extended periods of time.
... light sources, such as possible. • Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body. We do some stretching exercises. • Breathe fresh air as often as open windows, for extended periods of time.
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... but pull on uneven surfaces. Taking care of your AC adapter: • Do not connect the adapter 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...
... but pull on uneven surfaces. Taking care of your AC adapter: • Do not connect the adapter 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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... and servicing xv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Launching Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 3 Acer eAudio Management (only for certain models) 5 Acer ePower Management 6 Acer eDataSecurity Management (only for certain models) 9 Acer eRecovery Management 11 Acer eSettings Management 13 Windows Mobility Center 14 ...lock 19 Using the keyboard 20 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 20 Windows keys 21 Hotkeys 22 Special keys (only for certain models) 23 Audio 24 Acer PureZone (only for certain models) 24 Tuba (only for certain models...
... and servicing xv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Launching Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 3 Acer eAudio Management (only for certain models) 5 Acer ePower Management 6 Acer eDataSecurity Management (only for certain models) 9 Acer eRecovery Management 11 Acer eSettings Management 13 Windows Mobility Center 14 ...lock 19 Using the keyboard 20 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 20 Windows keys 21 Hotkeys 22 Special keys (only for certain models) 23 Audio 24 Acer PureZone (only for certain models) 24 Tuba (only for certain models...
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...-to-disk recovery 59 Password 59 Using software 60 Playing DVD movies 60 Power management 61 Acer eRecovery Management 62 Burn backup discs 63 Create a user backup 64 Manage user backups 66 Restore 67 Restore Windows Vista from backup discs 68 Troubleshooting 71 Troubleshooting tips 71 Error messages 71 Regulations and safety...
...-to-disk recovery 59 Password 59 Using software 60 Playing DVD movies 60 Power management 61 Acer eRecovery Management 62 Burn backup discs 63 Create a user backup 64 Manage user backups 66 Restore 67 Restore Windows Vista from backup discs 68 Troubleshooting 71 Troubleshooting tips 71 Error messages 71 Regulations and safety...
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... utilities: Note: The following content is for general reference only. Empowering Technology 1 Acer Empowering Technology The Empowering Technology toolbar makes it provides access to easily control the enhanced sound effects of the active window. Launching Acer Empowering Technology To launch Acer Empowering Technology: 1 Press the Empowering Key to access frequently used functions and manage...
... utilities: Note: The following content is for general reference only. Empowering Technology 1 Acer Empowering Technology The Empowering Technology toolbar makes it provides access to easily control the enhanced sound effects of the active window. Launching Acer Empowering Technology To launch Acer Empowering Technology: 1 Press the Empowering Key to access frequently used functions and manage...
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Select Movie or Game mode to experience the awesome realism of 5.1-channel audio output from the speakers fitted to easily control the enhanced sound effects of Dolby Home Theater on the upper right side of icon on your system. Music mode lets you to your playback device, click the the Acer eAudio Management window. To choose your system via Dolby Surround sound technology. Empowering Technology 5 Acer eAudio Management (only for certain models) Acer eAudio Management allows you enjoy your favorite tunes, in vivid detail.
Select Movie or Game mode to experience the awesome realism of 5.1-channel audio output from the speakers fitted to easily control the enhanced sound effects of Dolby Home Theater on the upper right side of icon on your system. Music mode lets you to your playback device, click the the Acer eAudio Management window. To choose your system via Dolby Surround sound technology. Empowering Technology 5 Acer eAudio Management (only for certain models) Acer eAudio Management allows you enjoy your favorite tunes, in vivid detail.
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...to , then click Apply. The quick menu appears. For more power options, click in the Acer ePower Management utility, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select Acer ePower Management. View and adjust settings for your new power plan. 3 Choose a predefined power...base your customized plan on the Acer Empowering Technology toolbar. To access this utility, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar, run the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system ...
...to , then click Apply. The quick menu appears. For more power options, click in the Acer ePower Management utility, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select Acer ePower Management. View and adjust settings for your new power plan. 3 Choose a predefined power...base your customized plan on the Acer Empowering Technology toolbar. To access this utility, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar, run the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system ...
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...that protects your encrypted file! The Master Password may also be no way to decrypt the file. On first use, the Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will use the Master Password to decrypt your files from being accessed by default. Note: The password... it. If you can use this password to create the Master Password. Empowering Technology 9 Acer eDataSecurity Management (only for certain models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file...
...that protects your encrypted file! The Master Password may also be no way to decrypt the file. On first use, the Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will use the Master Password to decrypt your files from being accessed by default. Note: The password... it. If you can use this password to create the Master Password. Empowering Technology 9 Acer eDataSecurity Management (only for certain models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file...
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... fit the situation as you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Settings include display brightness, volume, power plan, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, synchronization status and presentation settings. in the Start menu. • Launch Windows Mobility Center by right-clicking and select...
... fit the situation as you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Settings include display brightness, volume, power plan, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, synchronization status and presentation settings. in the Start menu. • Launch Windows Mobility Center by right-clicking and select...
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...right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions. Select Click once. Drag Click and hold, then use the touchpad with Acer BioProtection fingerprint reader. 12 3 4 • Move your cursor pressing on the touchpad to drag the cursor. Tap twice (at the same ...twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). This fingerprint reader or button mimics your finger across the surface of Windows applications. English 17 Touchpad The built-in touchpad is the same as you how to use finger on the right scroll bar of ...
...right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions. Select Click once. Drag Click and hold, then use the touchpad with Acer BioProtection fingerprint reader. 12 3 4 • Move your cursor pressing on the touchpad to drag the cursor. Tap twice (at the same ...twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). This fingerprint reader or button mimics your finger across the surface of Windows applications. English 17 Touchpad The built-in touchpad is the same as you how to use finger on the right scroll bar of ...
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... immovable object such as a table or handle of your PC depends on your fingers - dry and clean. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for reference only. Some keyless models are also available. The touchpad...
... immovable object such as a table or handle of your PC depends on your fingers - dry and clean. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for reference only. Some keyless models are also available. The touchpad...
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... are not printed on the keys. English 20 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Scroll Lock + When Scroll Lock is on , the embedded keypad is on...
... are not printed on the keys. English 20 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Scroll Lock + When Scroll Lock is on , the embedded keypad is on...
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... users (if you're not connected to a network domain) < > + : Minimizes all windows < > + : Open the Run dialog box < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as clicking the right mouse button; It can also be ... (if you are on a + < > + : 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. This key has the same effect as described. it opens the application's context menu. English...
... users (if you're not connected to a network domain) < > + : Minimizes all windows < > + : Open the Run dialog box < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as clicking the right mouse button; It can also be ... (if you are on a + < > + : 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. This key has the same effect as described. it opens the application's context menu. English...
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... To set the microphone effect. The innovative design integrates the subwoofer with 32-bit High Definition (HD) Audio, and stereo speakers. The Acer HD Audio Manager dialog box will pop up to expand audio into Dolby Digital for enjoying movies, games and music in the system tray ... IIx creates a vivid 5.1-channel surround sound experience from PCs or game consoles into up . Note: Disable the beam forming to set up your Windows system. Click the Microphone tab, and then click the Microphone Effects tab. Dolby Pro Logic IIx examines the signal and uses that information to 5.1...
... To set the microphone effect. The innovative design integrates the subwoofer with 32-bit High Definition (HD) Audio, and stereo speakers. The Acer HD Audio Manager dialog box will pop up to expand audio into Dolby Digital for enjoying movies, games and music in the system tray ... IIx creates a vivid 5.1-channel surround sound experience from PCs or game consoles into up . Note: Disable the beam forming to set up your Windows system. Click the Microphone tab, and then click the Microphone Effects tab. Dolby Pro Logic IIx examines the signal and uses that information to 5.1...
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...Bank, easy music player launching with Acer MusicLaunch, secure Internet favorites via Acer MyLaunch, and fast application/website launching and login with Acer FingerLaunch, while Acer ProfileLaunch can now enjoy an extra layer of protection for certain models) Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is a ...a single finger swipe. English 26 Using the system utilities Acer Bio-Protection (only for your personal computer, as well as the convenience of your daily tasks with the Microsoft Windows operating system. Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you can launch up ...
...Bank, easy music player launching with Acer MusicLaunch, secure Internet favorites via Acer MyLaunch, and fast application/website launching and login with Acer FingerLaunch, while Acer ProfileLaunch can now enjoy an extra layer of protection for certain models) Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is a ...a single finger swipe. English 26 Using the system utilities Acer Bio-Protection (only for your personal computer, as well as the convenience of your daily tasks with the Microsoft Windows operating system. Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you can launch up ...
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...is connected, then, open the Display Settings properties box using the Control Panel or by right-clicking the Windows desktop and selecting Personalize. Acer GridVista is simple to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your notebook, first ensure that a second display is a handy utility that offers four... pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on certain models. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and ...
...is connected, then, open the Display Settings properties box using the Control Panel or by right-clicking the Windows desktop and selecting Personalize. Acer GridVista is simple to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your notebook, first ensure that a second display is a handy utility that offers four... pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on certain models. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and ...
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... to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. Press + (increase) to turn the display back on the taskbar. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be muted. See "Hotkeys" on the... for more detail. You can also use of your computer. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to the computer. In Windows, look at the power indicator: • If it may be low and unable to restart the system. Easy solutions are using on the screen....
... to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. Press + (increase) to turn the display back on the taskbar. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be muted. See "Hotkeys" on the... for more detail. You can also use of your computer. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to the computer. In Windows, look at the power indicator: • If it may be low and unable to restart the system. Easy solutions are using on the screen....
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... Start, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on the power. Refer to the line- English 30 • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to the Windows manual. Try attaching an external keyboard to a power outlet and that it is set up , you can proceed with the Internet Connection setup. out port...
... Start, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on the power. Refer to the line- English 30 • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to the Windows manual. Try attaching an external keyboard to a power outlet and that it is set up , you can proceed with the Internet Connection setup. out port...
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...; Eject a PC Card if it is not being used, as it is 10°C (50°F) to a mains power outlet. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. You can continue to operate your computer on the taskbar to release the battery. 2 Pull the battery from...
...; Eject a PC Card if it is not being used, as it is 10°C (50°F) to a mains power outlet. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. You can continue to operate your computer on the taskbar to release the battery. 2 Pull the battery from...