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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 •... view your monitor more than the top edge of the display so your eyes point downward when looking at bright light sources, such as open windows, for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by: • placing your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort. x Finding your ...
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 •... view your monitor more than the top edge of the display so your eyes point downward when looking at bright light sources, such as open windows, for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by: • placing your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort. x Finding your ...
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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. If you turn off the computer and want to shut down...
... 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. If you turn off the computer and want to shut down...
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... your battery pack xiv Cleaning and servicing xiv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management (for selected models) 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer ePresentation Management 6 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) 7 Acer eLock Management (for selected models) 8 Acer eRecovery Management 10 Acer eSettings Management 12 Windows Mobility Center 13 Your Acer notebook tour 14 Front view 14 Closed front...
... your battery pack xiv Cleaning and servicing xiv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management (for selected models) 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer ePresentation Management 6 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) 7 Acer eLock Management (for selected models) 8 Acer eRecovery Management 10 Acer eSettings Management 12 Windows Mobility Center 13 Your Acer notebook tour 14 Front view 14 Closed front...
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...30 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 30 Windows keys 31 Hotkeys 32 Special keys 34 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 35 Using a computer security lock 35 Audio 36 Adjusting the volume 36 Using Acer Bluetooth® VoIP Phone 37 Getting to know...LED indicators 38 Charging the phone 38 Connecting the phone to your notebook 39 Using the phone 41 Using the system utilities 42 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 42 Launch Manager 43 Norton Internet Security 44 Frequently asked questions 45 Requesting service 48 International Travelers Warranty...
...30 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 30 Windows keys 31 Hotkeys 32 Special keys 34 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 35 Using a computer security lock 35 Audio 36 Adjusting the volume 36 Using Acer Bluetooth® VoIP Phone 37 Getting to know...LED indicators 38 Charging the phone 38 Connecting the phone to your notebook 39 Using the phone 41 Using the system utilities 42 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 42 Launch Manager 43 Norton Internet Security 44 Frequently asked questions 45 Requesting service 48 International Travelers Warranty...
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... you wish to switch to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. Note: You cannot delete the predefined power plans. You can open Windows power options by clicking the appropriate tabs. To switch between , edit, delete and restore power plans, as required. You can also create customized power ... power plan you to edit 2 Adjust settings as described below. You can create, switch between power plans: 1 Select the power plan you to from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select...
... you wish to switch to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. Note: You cannot delete the predefined power plans. You can open Windows power options by clicking the appropriate tabs. To switch between , edit, delete and restore power plans, as required. You can also create customized power ... power plan you to edit 2 Adjust settings as described below. You can create, switch between power plans: 1 Select the power plan you to from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select...
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5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to the panel in Click the sleep and hibernate modes. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to save your new settings. 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 view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window.
5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to the panel in Click the sleep and hibernate modes. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to save your new settings. 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 view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window.
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The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you lose the password, the supervisor password is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. This password ... passwords! Note: The password used to encrypt files by unauthorized persons. Empowering Technology 7 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that the system needs to decrypt it. It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the...
The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you lose the password, the supervisor password is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. This password ... passwords! Note: The password used to encrypt files by unauthorized persons. Empowering Technology 7 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that the system needs to decrypt it. It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the...
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...Center from the Accessories program group in one easy-to-find place, so you change locations, networks or activities. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and a shortcut ...to fit the situation as you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Empowering Technology 13 Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in the Start menu Settings include display ...
...Center from the Accessories program group in one easy-to-find place, so you change locations, networks or activities. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and a shortcut ...to fit the situation as you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Empowering Technology 13 Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in the Start menu Settings include display ...
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... Operating system Platform System memory • Windows® Vista™ Home Basic • Windows® Vista™ Home Premium • Windows® Vista™ Ultimate • Windows® Vista™ Starter • Intel...(2 MB L2 cache, 1.66/1.66/1.83/2/2.16/2.33 GHz, 667 MHz FSB) (for Aspire 5570) • Mobile Intel® 945GM/PM Express chipset • Intel® PRO/Wireless.../Wireless 3945BG network connection (dual-mode 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology • Intel® Celeron® M processor 410/420/430...
... Operating system Platform System memory • Windows® Vista™ Home Basic • Windows® Vista™ Home Premium • Windows® Vista™ Ultimate • Windows® Vista™ Starter • Intel...(2 MB L2 cache, 1.66/1.66/1.83/2/2.16/2.33 GHz, 667 MHz FSB) (for Aspire 5570) • Mobile Intel® 945GM/PM Express chipset • Intel® PRO/Wireless.../Wireless 3945BG network connection (dual-mode 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology • Intel® Celeron® M processor 410/420/430...
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...it - and your touchpad. hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tap once. The touchpad is enabled on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. dry and clean. This button mimics your cursor pressing on your fingers - Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button);... It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. English 29 a page. Scroll Click and hold , then use finger on the second tap and drag the cursor.
...it - and your touchpad. hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tap once. The touchpad is enabled on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. dry and clean. This button mimics your cursor pressing on your fingers - Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button);... It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. English 29 a page. Scroll Click and hold , then use finger on the second tap and drag the cursor.
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... is on the keys. normal manner. English 30 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. When Num Lock is in a normal manner. It is indicated by small characters located on , the embedded keypad is on the...
... is on the keys. normal manner. English 30 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. When Num Lock is in a normal manner. It is indicated by small characters located on , the embedded keypad is on the...
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... 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... keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Application key Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; English 31 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as...
... 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... keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Application key Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; English 31 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as...
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... is charging. To charge the phone: 1. Note: The notebook detects the device and displays a New Device Wizard window. It takes approximately four hours for a full charge. Click No, not this time, then close the window. 4. On The phone is not paired or linked with the notebook. Blinking slow The phone is full...
... is charging. To charge the phone: 1. Note: The notebook detects the device and displays a New Device Wizard window. It takes approximately four hours for a full charge. Click No, not this time, then close the window. 4. On The phone is not paired or linked with the notebook. Blinking slow The phone is full...
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Acer GridVista offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on certain models. Finally, click Apply to confirm...Extend the desktop onto this function, please go to set up: English 42 Using the system utilities Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature 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 dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to complete the process. To enable the...
Acer GridVista offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on certain models. Finally, click Apply to confirm...Extend the desktop onto this function, please go to set up: English 42 Using the system utilities Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature 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 dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to complete the process. To enable the...
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... page 27 for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. 3 Enjoy the convenience of the easylaunch buttons. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set to start the application. English 43 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is set the four easy-launch...
... page 27 for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. 3 Enjoy the convenience of the easylaunch buttons. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set to start the application. English 43 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is set the four easy-launch...
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Note: For optimal security, run a Full System Scan when scanning your system. 4 When the scan is an anti-virus utility that run unattended on the Windows desktop. 2 Select Tasks & Scans. 3 Select Run Scan to the Norton Internet Security help files. How do not have to stop working. You can schedule customized ...
Note: For optimal security, run a Full System Scan when scanning your system. 4 When the scan is an anti-virus utility that run unattended on the Windows desktop. 2 Select Tasks & Scans. 3 Select Run Scan to the Norton Internet Security help files. How do not have to stop working. You can schedule customized ...
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Remove or replace it may arise during the use of your Windows desktop and select Properties to bring up . Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be low and unable to power ...
Remove or replace it may arise during the use of your Windows desktop and select Properties to bring up . Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be low and unable to power ...
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... BIOS utility and verify that the infrared ports of the two devices are connected to a USB port on the taskbar. Nothing should be muted. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the power. Check the following : • Make sure that the infrared port is heard from the computer. I want... keyboard cable may be too low. Check the following : out port on the optical drive. Check the following: • The volume may be loose. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the computer.
... BIOS utility and verify that the infrared ports of the two devices are connected to a USB port on the taskbar. Nothing should be muted. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the power. Check the following : • Make sure that the infrared port is heard from the computer. I want... keyboard cable may be too low. Check the following : out port on the optical drive. Check the following: • The volume may be loose. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the computer.
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... to set up all data files before using this option. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to the Windows manual. To properly use the internal modem. Follow the steps below to rebuild your C: drive. (Your C: drive will be reformatted and all data will...
... to set up all data files before using this option. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to the Windows manual. To properly use the internal modem. Follow the steps below to rebuild your C: drive. (Your C: drive will be reformatted and all data will...
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... the battery pack in a cool, dry place. The recommended temperature is charging. However, charging the battery with a fully charged battery. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Higher temperatures cause the battery to self-discharge faster. • Excessive recharging decreases the battery life. • Look...
... the battery pack in a cool, dry place. The recommended temperature is charging. However, charging the battery with a fully charged battery. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Higher temperatures cause the battery to self-discharge faster. • Excessive recharging decreases the battery life. • Look...