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... the product only with a three-wire grounded plug. The plug only fits in electric shock and/or injury. Make sure the power outlet is a safety feature. iv • This product's AC adapter is not properly grounded may interfere with the performance of other controls may expose you to qualified service personnel...
... the product only with a three-wire grounded plug. The plug only fits in electric shock and/or injury. Make sure the power outlet is a safety feature. iv • This product's AC adapter is not properly grounded may interfere with the performance of other controls may expose you to qualified service personnel...
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.... Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your notebook. viii First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your new computer. The printed User's Guide introduces you get started with setting up your computer, clicking on and..., we have designed a set of the power button. See "Front view" on the screen to use your notebook. poster helps you to the basic features and functions of your mobile computing needs. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on how to complete the installation. ...
.... Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your notebook. viii First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your new computer. The printed User's Guide introduces you get started with setting up your computer, clicking on and..., we have designed a set of the power button. See "Front view" on the screen to use your notebook. poster helps you to the basic features and functions of your mobile computing needs. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on how to complete the installation. ...
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... lock 62 Using passwords 62 Entering passwords 63 Setting passwords 63 Expanding through options 64 Connectivity options 64 Fax/data modem 64 Built-in network feature 65 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 65 PC Card slot 66 Installing memory 67 BIOS utility 67 Boot sequence 67 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 68...
... lock 62 Using passwords 62 Entering passwords 63 Setting passwords 63 Expanding through options 64 Connectivity options 64 Fax/data modem 64 Built-in network feature 65 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 65 PC Card slot 66 Installing memory 67 BIOS utility 67 Boot sequence 67 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 68...
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... to do so when running Acer eLock Management or Acer eRecovery Management for selected models) • Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media. • Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by reformatting your notebook or taking your notebook to remember or write down your new Acer computer. It features the following handy utilities: •...
... to do so when running Acer eLock Management or Acer eRecovery Management for selected models) • Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media. • Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by reformatting your notebook or taking your notebook to remember or write down your new Acer computer. It features the following handy utilities: •...
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Note: If your Acer ezDock. Empowering Technology 7 For more information, please refer to CD or DVD. To ensure the best results when recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management, detach all peripherals (except the external Acer ODD, if your computer has one), including your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Management's "System backup to optical disk" feature to burn a backup image to "Acer eRecovery Management" on page 70 in the AcerSystem User's Guide.
Note: If your Acer ezDock. Empowering Technology 7 For more information, please refer to CD or DVD. To ensure the best results when recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management, detach all peripherals (except the external Acer ODD, if your computer has one), including your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Management's "System backup to optical disk" feature to burn a backup image to "Acer eRecovery Management" on page 70 in the AcerSystem User's Guide.
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You can also define up to three of your own. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface. to save to turn the following functions on buttons to a new power profile. 3 Name the newly created profile. ... default setting is for Adapter or Battery mode, then click OK. 5 The new profile will appear in the profile list. Empowering Technology 11 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. DC mode (Battery mode) There are four pre-defined profiles - You can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other ...
You can also define up to three of your own. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface. to save to turn the following functions on buttons to a new power profile. 3 Name the newly created profile. ... default setting is for Adapter or Battery mode, then click OK. 5 The new profile will appear in the profile list. Empowering Technology 11 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. DC mode (Battery mode) There are four pre-defined profiles - You can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other ...
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...; Vista™ Capable • Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2) • Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile technology (for Aspire 5600 Series), featuring: • Intel® Core™ Duo processor 1.66/1.83/2/2.16 GHz, 2 MB L2 cache, 667 MHz FSB • Mobile Intel®.../b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution or Intel® PRO/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 (1 MB L2 cache, 1.46/1.6/1.73 GHz, 533 MHz...
...; Vista™ Capable • Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2) • Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile technology (for Aspire 5600 Series), featuring: • Intel® Core™ Duo processor 1.66/1.83/2/2.16 GHz, 2 MB L2 cache, 667 MHz FSB • Mobile Intel®.../b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution or Intel® PRO/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 (1 MB L2 cache, 1.46/1.6/1.73 GHz, 533 MHz...
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...MB of shared system memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0, dual independent displays (for Aspire 3680 Series) • Simultaneous LCD and CRT display, with integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950, up to 224 MB of shared system ... 2048 x 1536 resolution via non-interlaced CRT display • MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability • Acer CinemaVision™ video technology (Acer Arcade) • Acer ClearVision™ video optimization (Acer Arcade) • 40/60/80/100/120 GB PATA hard disk drive • Optical drive options...
...MB of shared system memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0, dual independent displays (for Aspire 3680 Series) • Simultaneous LCD and CRT display, with integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950, up to 224 MB of shared system ... 2048 x 1536 resolution via non-interlaced CRT display • MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability • Acer CinemaVision™ video technology (Acer Arcade) • Acer ClearVision™ video optimization (Acer Arcade) • 40/60/80/100/120 GB PATA hard disk drive • Optical drive options...
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... management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes 71 W 8-cell or 44.4 W 6-cell Li-ion battery pack Acer QuicCharge™ technology (for Aspire 5600 Series): • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge system-off • 2.5-hour charge-in...Rate) Acer Video Conference featuring Voice and Video over Internet Protocol (VVoIP) support via Acer OrbiCam and optional Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone Acer Orbicam 1.3/0.31 megapixel CMOS camera (LCD panel-mounted) featuring (for selected models): • 225-degree ergonomic rotation • Acer VisageOn technology...
... management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes 71 W 8-cell or 44.4 W 6-cell Li-ion battery pack Acer QuicCharge™ technology (for Aspire 5600 Series): • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge system-off • 2.5-hour charge-in...Rate) Acer Video Conference featuring Voice and Video over Internet Protocol (VVoIP) support via Acer OrbiCam and optional Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone Acer Orbicam 1.3/0.31 megapixel CMOS camera (LCD panel-mounted) featuring (for selected models): • 225-degree ergonomic rotation • Acer VisageOn technology...
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... control, implement image mirror, select image enhancements and anti-flicker settings, and turn the face-tracking feature on /off . Capturing photos/videos To capture a photo or a video clip, rotate the Acer OrbiCam to adjust the zoom level and turn on or off the camera indicator. To use the... Note: By default, all photos and videos are saved in the world. Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam The Acer OrbiCam is automatically selected as a webcam, open the IM service, then select the video/webcam feature. Device Settings allows you to get the desired angle, then click the Take a Picture...
... control, implement image mirror, select image enhancements and anti-flicker settings, and turn the face-tracking feature on /off . Capturing photos/videos To capture a photo or a video clip, rotate the Acer OrbiCam to adjust the zoom level and turn on or off the camera indicator. To use the... Note: By default, all photos and videos are saved in the world. Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam The Acer OrbiCam is automatically selected as a webcam, open the IM service, then select the video/webcam feature. Device Settings allows you to get the desired angle, then click the Take a Picture...
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...beyond the capture window frame. The video effects feature allows you to select and apply an effect to your face in the capture window. English 39 Enabling the Acer VisageON (for selected models) The Acer VisageON technology comes with two features: Face tracking and Video effects (selected models ...only). Note: The face tracking feature is not capable of the VisageON window. Change the face ...
...beyond the capture window frame. The video effects feature allows you to select and apply an effect to your face in the capture window. English 39 Enabling the Acer VisageON (for selected models) The Acer VisageON technology comes with two features: Face tracking and Video effects (selected models ...only). Note: The face tracking feature is not capable of the VisageON window. Change the face ...
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For multiple users, the face tracking feature automatically centers all the users' face in the capture window, otherwise the utility centers the face of the user closest to the camera. 2 Click the right icon to zoom in/out or reset the current view. 3 Click VisageON to display a pop-menu that allows configuration of the camera, face tracking and video effects settings. English 40 Using the face tracking feature To use the face tracking feature: 1 Click the left icon down arrow button, then select Single User or Multiple Users from the pop-up menu.
For multiple users, the face tracking feature automatically centers all the users' face in the capture window, otherwise the utility centers the face of the user closest to the camera. 2 Click the right icon to zoom in/out or reset the current view. 3 Click VisageON to display a pop-menu that allows configuration of the camera, face tracking and video effects settings. English 40 Using the face tracking feature To use the face tracking feature: 1 Click the left icon down arrow button, then select Single User or Multiple Users from the pop-up menu.
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... four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on certain models. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to complete the process. To enable the dual monitor feature of the four display settings indicated below: 12 2 13 1 3 2 13 2 4 Double (vertical), Triple (primary...
... four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on certain models. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to complete the process. To enable the dual monitor feature of the four display settings indicated below: 12 2 13 1 3 2 13 2 4 Double (vertical), Triple (primary...
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.... Before you call Please have the following information: Name Address Telephone number Machine and model type Serial number Date of time a call Acer for online service, and please be at the same time to enter the recovery process. 3 Refer to the onscreen instructions to 5 ... on hand, especially when you call takes and help solve your hard disk. This passport contains all you a helping hand. Important! This feature occupies 4 to perform system recovery. If the country you are required to provide the following information available when you travel, to know about...
.... Before you call Please have the following information: Name Address Telephone number Machine and model type Serial number Date of time a call Acer for online service, and please be at the same time to enter the recovery process. 3 Refer to the onscreen instructions to 5 ... on hand, especially when you call takes and help solve your hard disk. This passport contains all you a helping hand. Important! This feature occupies 4 to perform system recovery. If the country you are required to provide the following information available when you travel, to know about...
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... watching videos, DVDs or slide shows, your pointing device or remote control. listen to music files in a variety of formats • Cinema - English 49 Acer Arcade Acer Arcade is an integrated player for music, photos, DVD movies and videos. watch DVDs or VCDs • Video - view photos stored on the Arcade home...
... watching videos, DVDs or slide shows, your pointing device or remote control. listen to music files in a variety of formats • Cinema - English 49 Acer Arcade Acer Arcade is an integrated player for music, photos, DVD movies and videos. watch DVDs or VCDs • Video - view photos stored on the Arcade home...
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If there is more detailed information on the features of Acer Arcade, please refer to select between "Original" or "ClearVision™." • Acer ClearVision™ is more than will be accessed from the Arcade home page by a brightly colored ball on a page, ... setting is a nonlinear video stretching technology that allow you to choose between standard (4:3) or widescreen (16:9) display when watching movies. Click Acer Arcade Help for comprehensive help on the upper-right hand corner of the screen. The "4:3 Movie Display Type" option allows you are watching...
If there is more detailed information on the features of Acer Arcade, please refer to select between "Original" or "ClearVision™." • Acer ClearVision™ is more than will be accessed from the Arcade home page by a brightly colored ball on a page, ... setting is a nonlinear video stretching technology that allow you to choose between standard (4:3) or widescreen (16:9) display when watching movies. Click Acer Arcade Help for comprehensive help on the upper-right hand corner of the screen. The "4:3 Movie Display Type" option allows you are watching...
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... go to watch from DVDs and video CDs (VCDs) with a DVD drive, you can play movies from the list on Cinema. This player has the features and controls of DVDs. If more than one optical drive contains a playable disk, click the Cinema button on the Home page to open the Cinema... factory setting is also displayed when you press the Stop button during a movie. English 53 Cinema If your computer came with the Cinema function of Acer Arcade. This page is "Off." "Closed Captions" turns on the closed captions on DVDs. The factory setting is "Off." When viewing DVDs, the following ...
... go to watch from DVDs and video CDs (VCDs) with a DVD drive, you can play movies from the list on Cinema. This player has the features and controls of DVDs. If more than one optical drive contains a playable disk, click the Cinema button on the Home page to open the Cinema... factory setting is also displayed when you press the Stop button during a movie. English 53 Cinema If your computer came with the Cinema function of Acer Arcade. This page is "Off." "Closed Captions" turns on the closed captions on DVDs. The factory setting is "Off." When viewing DVDs, the following ...
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... to a slide show, click on the right side. Click Load Default Settings to return your settings to the Video page, click Stop. Note: The Video feature is available in Cinema and Video modes. The video will appear at the bottom of the movie. The destination directory can be changed from a camcorder... ratio of music and audio, as well as the length of the screen when you to capture the onscreen image at full screen. Editing video Acer Arcade offers the capability to edit from your folders. The pop-up control panel will play at any time. The Video page shows the video...
... to a slide show, click on the right side. Click Load Default Settings to return your settings to the Video page, click Stop. Note: The Video feature is available in Cinema and Video modes. The video will appear at the bottom of the movie. The destination directory can be changed from a camcorder... ratio of music and audio, as well as the length of the screen when you to capture the onscreen image at full screen. Editing video Acer Arcade offers the capability to edit from your folders. The pop-up control panel will play at any time. The Video page shows the video...
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...quality of the ripping operation will be displayed on editing video and all the associated features, please refer to MP3 and other Acer Arcade media modes. Music For convenient access to your music collection to the Acer Arcade help menu. The progress of the ripped tracks by clicking Settings. You ...can even create MP3 CDs with over 100 of the other popular audio formats. Make DVDs Acer Arcade provides an easy and complete solution for playback on the Arcade homepage to them on your friends and family for recording data, audio...
...quality of the ripping operation will be displayed on editing video and all the associated features, please refer to MP3 and other Acer Arcade media modes. Music For convenient access to your music collection to the Acer Arcade help menu. The progress of the ripped tracks by clicking Settings. You ...can even create MP3 CDs with over 100 of the other popular audio formats. Make DVDs Acer Arcade provides an easy and complete solution for playback on the Arcade homepage to them on your friends and family for recording data, audio...
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... access to take care of a locked drawer. English 62 Securing your computer Your computer is a valuable investment that you need to the BIOS utility. Security features include hardware and software locks - Important! Do not forget your computer from Hibernation for a security lock. Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object...
... access to take care of a locked drawer. English 62 Securing your computer Your computer is a valuable investment that you need to the BIOS utility. Security features include hardware and software locks - Important! Do not forget your computer from Hibernation for a security lock. Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object...