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... you view your monitor more than your eyes. 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 •... to reduce eyestrain. 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 extended periods of time.
... you view your monitor more than your eyes. 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 •... to reduce eyestrain. 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 extended periods of time.
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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 Turn Off. • Use the power button You can also shut down the computer...
... 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 Turn Off. • Use the power button You can also shut down the computer...
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... adapter xiii Taking care of your battery pack xiv Cleaning and servicing xiv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer ePresentation Management 6 Acer eDataSecurity Management 7 Acer eLock Management 8 Acer eRecovery Management 10 Acer eSettings Management 12 Windows Mobility Center 13 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Front view 15 Closed front view 16 Left view...
... adapter xiii Taking care of your battery pack xiv Cleaning and servicing xiv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer ePresentation Management 6 Acer eDataSecurity Management 7 Acer eLock Management 8 Acer eRecovery Management 10 Acer eSettings Management 12 Windows Mobility Center 13 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Front view 15 Closed front view 16 Left view...
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... plan: Editing a power plan allows you wish to switch 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". You can create, switch between power plans: 1 Select the power... power plan: Creating customized power plans allows you to save your power management options. You can open Windows power options by clicking the appropriate tabs. Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver. Empowering Technology...
... plan: Editing a power plan allows you wish to switch 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". You can create, switch between power plans: 1 Select the power... power plan: Creating customized power plans allows you to save your power management options. You can open Windows power options by clicking the appropriate tabs. Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver. Empowering Technology...
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to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to the panel in 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. 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. Click the sleep and hibernate modes. To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to save your new settings.
to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to the panel in 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. 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. Click the sleep and hibernate modes. To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to save your new settings.
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...both passwords, there will be no way to decrypt it. If you for Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook. Empowering Technology 7 Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that the system needs to decrypt your encrypted file! This password will be used to ... to enter your files from being accessed by default, or 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 and default...
...both passwords, there will be no way to decrypt it. If you for Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook. Empowering Technology 7 Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that the system needs to decrypt your encrypted file! This password will be used to ... to enter your files from being accessed by default, or 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 and default...
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... networks or activities. Empowering users to use advanced technology smartly and efficiently, Acer has customized the Windows Mobility Center to fit the situation as you can quickly configure your Acer system to include additional settings that deliver simple, fast notebook usability. Empowering ...Technology 13 Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in the Start menu...
... networks or activities. Empowering users to use advanced technology smartly and efficiently, Acer has customized the Windows Mobility Center to fit the situation as you can quickly configure your Acer system to include additional settings that deliver simple, fast notebook usability. Empowering ...Technology 13 Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in the Start menu...
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21 Specifications English Operating system Platform System memory • Windows Vista™ Home Basic • Windows Vista™ Home Premium • Windows Vista™ Ultimate • Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile technology, featuring: • Intel® Core™ Duo processor T2300/T2400... • Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology 256/512 MB of DDR2 533/667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support)
21 Specifications English Operating system Platform System memory • Windows Vista™ Home Basic • Windows Vista™ Home Premium • Windows Vista™ Ultimate • Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile technology, featuring: • Intel® Core™ Duo processor T2300/T2400... • Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology 256/512 MB of DDR2 533/667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support)
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English 22 Display and graphics Storage subsystem Dimensions and weight • 14.1" WXGA TFT LCD: 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ • 16.7 million colors • Intel® 945GM integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950 and up to 128 MB ...
English 22 Display and graphics Storage subsystem Dimensions and weight • 14.1" WXGA TFT LCD: 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ • 16.7 million colors • Intel® 945GM integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950 and up to 128 MB ...
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...button (4) Main touchpad (2) Center button (3) Execute Quickly click twice. Access context menu Click once. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Tapping on the touchpad to scroll up / down and move up or down /left/ right. Tap twice (at the same speed... and your cursor pressing on a mouse. Drag Click and hold to the left and right buttons on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. Scroll Click and hold , then use finger on the touchpad is sensitive to perform selection and execution functions. These two buttons ...
...button (4) Main touchpad (2) Center button (3) Execute Quickly click twice. Access context menu Click once. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Tapping on the touchpad to scroll up / down and move up or down /left/ right. Tap twice (at the same speed... and your cursor pressing on a mouse. Drag Click and hold to the left and right buttons on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. Scroll Click and hold , then use finger on the touchpad is sensitive to perform selection and execution functions. These two buttons ...
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... work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). English 33 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys.
... work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). English 33 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys.
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...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 ... arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Application key Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; English 34 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking...
...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 ... arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Application key Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; English 34 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking...
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... four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on Acer GridVista. English 41 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 display ...the four display settings indicated below: 12 2 13 1 3 2 13 2 4 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...
... four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on Acer GridVista. English 41 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 display ...the four display settings indicated below: 12 2 13 1 3 2 13 2 4 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...
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...manufacturer's recommended value. You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on page 29 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... the location of a well-organized desktop. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set to start the application. English 42 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard.
...manufacturer's recommended value. You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on page 29 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... the location of a well-organized desktop. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set to start the application. English 42 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard.
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... do not have to stop working. You can protect against viruses, keeping your data safe and secure. Note: For optimal security, run unattended on the Windows desktop. 2 Select Tasks & Scans. 3 Select Run Scan to the Norton Internet Security help files. If you are using the computer when the scheduled scan begins...
... do not have to stop working. You can protect against viruses, keeping your data safe and secure. Note: For optimal security, run unattended on the Windows desktop. 2 Select Tasks & Scans. 3 Select Run Scan to the Norton Internet Security help files. If you are using the computer when the scheduled scan begins...
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... that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the power outlet. • If it may arise during the use of your Windows desktop and select Properties to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that the resolution is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non...
... that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the power outlet. • If it may arise during the use of your Windows desktop and select Properties to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that the resolution is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non...
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...infrared port does not work . Nothing should be loose. If it works, contact your computer's optical drive is a mechanical eject hole on the power. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on both devices are facing each other (+/- 15 degrees) a maximum of 1 meter apart. • Make...infrared port is enabled. • Make sure both devices (for file transfers) or you have the appropriate software running on the taskbar. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on page 35 for printing to an infrared printer). • During the POST, press to access the ...
...infrared port does not work . Nothing should be loose. If it works, contact your computer's optical drive is a mechanical eject hole on the power. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on both devices are facing each other (+/- 15 degrees) a maximum of 1 meter apart. • Make...infrared port is enabled. • Make sure both devices (for file transfers) or you have the appropriate software running on the taskbar. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on page 35 for printing to an infrared printer). • During the POST, press to access the ...
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... in Main is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. I want to restore my computer to the Windows manual. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to use your C: drive. (Your C: drive will be reformatted and all data files before using this option...
... in Main is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. I want to restore my computer to the Windows manual. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to use your C: drive. (Your C: drive will be reformatted and all data files before using this option...
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... and battery. Charging the battery overnight before retiring for selected model). • Store the battery pack in a cool, dry place. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. However, charging the battery with a fully charged battery. English English 51 To remove a battery pack: 1 Slide the battery...
... and battery. Charging the battery overnight before retiring for selected model). • Store the battery pack in a cool, dry place. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. However, charging the battery with a fully charged battery. English English 51 To remove a battery pack: 1 Slide the battery...
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Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then connect to the Windows power meter. Replace the battery pack. 5. Save all applications. 3. Warning: Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible after the battery-low warning appears. An ...
Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then connect to the Windows power meter. Replace the battery pack. 5. Save all applications. 3. Warning: Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible after the battery-low warning appears. An ...