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...and productive: • Take short breaks regularly and often. • Perform some stretching exercises. • Breathe fresh air as often as open windows, for only short periods, take breaks regularly, and do not recommend using a display visor, such as a piece of cardboard extended from the display... 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 using drapes, shades or blinds • using a task light • changing the display...
...and productive: • Take short breaks regularly and often. • Perform some stretching exercises. • Breathe fresh air as often as open windows, for only short periods, take breaks regularly, and do not recommend using a display visor, such as a piece of cardboard extended from the display... 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 using drapes, shades or blinds • using a task light • changing the display...
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... at least two seconds before powering up. ix To turn it . • Do not expose the computer to 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.
... at least two seconds before powering up. ix To turn it . • Do not expose the computer to 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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... 28 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 28 Windows keys 29 Hotkeys 29 Special keys 31 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) disk 32 Using a computer security lock 32 Audio 33 Adjusting the volume 33 Acer OrbiCam 34 Launching the Acer OrbiCam 35 Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings 35 Capturing photos/videos 37 Using...
... 28 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 28 Windows keys 29 Hotkeys 29 Special keys 31 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) disk 32 Using a computer security lock 32 Audio 33 Adjusting the volume 33 Acer OrbiCam 34 Launching the Acer OrbiCam 35 Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings 35 Capturing photos/videos 37 Using...
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...70 IEEE 1394 port 70 PC Card slot 71 ExpressCard 72 Installing memory 73 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables 74 Acer Arcade TV set-up wizard (Windows XP Home and Professional) 76 BIOS utility 77 Boot sequence 77 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 77 Password 77 Using software... 78 Playing DVD movies 78 Power management 79 Acer eRecovery Management 79 Create backup 80 Restore from backup 80 Create factory default ...
...70 IEEE 1394 port 70 PC Card slot 71 ExpressCard 72 Installing memory 73 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables 74 Acer Arcade TV set-up wizard (Windows XP Home and Professional) 76 BIOS utility 77 Boot sequence 77 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 77 Password 77 Using software... 78 Playing DVD movies 78 Power management 79 Acer eRecovery Management 79 Create backup 80 Restore from backup 80 Create factory default ...
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... select the Help function. It is assigned when you encrypt each individual file. the file-specific password is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick and easy data encryption/decryption and also supports on your encrypted file! If you for... a file: the supervisor password and the file-specific password. Note: The password used to encrypt files by unauthorized persons. Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is the unique key that protects your own file-specific password when encrypting a file. If you can decrypt any...
... select the Help function. It is assigned when you encrypt each individual file. the file-specific password is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick and easy data encryption/decryption and also supports on your encrypted file! If you for... a file: the supervisor password and the file-specific password. Note: The password used to encrypt files by unauthorized persons. Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is the unique key that protects your own file-specific password when encrypting a file. If you can decrypt any...
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improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization - It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: • Memory optimization - removes unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook.
improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization - It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: • Memory optimization - removes unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook.
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..., simply by right-clicking on your notebook, or start automatically when you boot up your computer runs faster, smoother and better. Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for power users. • Logs when a hardware component has been removed or replaced....You also have the option to set Acer eNet Management to start the program from the Start menu. Empowering Technology 6 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to optimize your Windows operating system, so your PC. Furthermore, Acer eSettings Management enables you to inspect hardware ...
..., simply by right-clicking on your notebook, or start automatically when you boot up your computer runs faster, smoother and better. Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for power users. • Logs when a hardware component has been removed or replaced....You also have the option to set Acer eNet Management to start the program from the Start menu. Empowering Technology 6 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to optimize your Windows operating system, so your PC. Furthermore, Acer eSettings Management enables you to inspect hardware ...
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...battery life estimates based on the main screen. Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Maximum Battery. Empowering Technology 8 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. DC mode To suit your needs, then click OK. 5 The new... profile will appear on current usage, refer to use as a template. 3 Select whether used for the new scheme. 2 Choose existing scheme to the panel on buttons to three of the window...
...battery life estimates based on the main screen. Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Maximum Battery. Empowering Technology 8 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. DC mode To suit your needs, then click OK. 5 The new... profile will appear on current usage, refer to use as a template. 3 Select whether used for the new scheme. 2 Choose existing scheme to the panel on buttons to three of the window...
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... Specifications 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 (Rollup 2) Aspire 5680/5630 Series Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile...MHz FSB) or higher • Mobile Intel® 940GML Express chipset • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology Aspire 5680/5630 Series • Up to 2 GB of DDR2 533/667 MHz memory, ...
... Specifications 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 (Rollup 2) Aspire 5680/5630 Series Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile...MHz FSB) or higher • Mobile Intel® 940GML Express chipset • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology Aspire 5680/5630 Series • Up to 2 GB of DDR2 533/667 MHz memory, ...
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... viewing ratio, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ • NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 7600SE with 128/256MB of external GDDR2 VRAM, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0, Shader Model 3.0, OpenEXR High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology, NVIDIA® PowerMizer® 6.0 and PCI Express® (for Aspire 5680 Series) • NVIDIA® GeForce...
... viewing ratio, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ • NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 7600SE with 128/256MB of external GDDR2 VRAM, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0, Shader Model 3.0, OpenEXR High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology, NVIDIA® PowerMizer® 6.0 and PCI Express® (for Aspire 5680 Series) • NVIDIA® GeForce...
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...Hibernation power-saving modes • 71 W 4800 mAh Li-ion battery pack (8-cell) or 44 W 4000 mAh Li-ion battery pack (6-cell) • Acer QuicCharge™ technology: • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge • 2.5-hour charge-in-use • 3-pin 90 ... "T" cursor layout; 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel • Touchpad with 4-way scroll button • 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support • Four easy-launch buttons: Empowering Key, email, Internet, user-programmable button ...
...Hibernation power-saving modes • 71 W 4800 mAh Li-ion battery pack (8-cell) or 44 W 4000 mAh Li-ion battery pack (6-cell) • Acer QuicCharge™ technology: • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge • 2.5-hour charge-in-use • 3-pin 90 ... "T" cursor layout; 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel • Touchpad with 4-way scroll button • 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support • Four easy-launch buttons: Empowering Key, email, Internet, user-programmable button ...
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.... English 26 Touchpad The built-in touchpad is the same as you how to use the touchpad: • Move your finger across the surface of Windows applications.
.... English 26 Touchpad The built-in touchpad is the same as you how to use the touchpad: • Move your finger across the surface of Windows applications.
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... the touchpad's responsiveness. Tap once. The touchpad is enabled on the second tap and drag the cursor. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button); hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. rest your fingers...
... the touchpad's responsiveness. Tap once. The touchpad is enabled on the second tap and drag the cursor. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button); hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. rest your fingers...
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... characters typed are in a normal manner. English 28 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). normal manner. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description...
... characters typed are in a normal manner. English 28 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). normal manner. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description...
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...'s controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. it opens the application's context menu. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse key button; it launches the Start...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...
...'s controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. it opens the application's context menu. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse key button; it launches the Start...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...
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OR Click Start > All Programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam. Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings Resolution To change the capture window size. Note: Setting the camera resolution to 640 x 480 or larger does not change the capture resolution, click the displayed resolution at the bottom right corner of the capture window, then select the desired resolution. The Acer OrbiCam capture window appears. English 35 Launching the Acer OrbiCam To launch the Acer OrbiCam, double-click on the Acer OrbiCam logo in the desktop.
OR Click Start > All Programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam. Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings Resolution To change the capture window size. Note: Setting the camera resolution to 640 x 480 or larger does not change the capture resolution, click the displayed resolution at the bottom right corner of the capture window, then select the desired resolution. The Acer OrbiCam capture window appears. English 35 Launching the Acer OrbiCam To launch the Acer OrbiCam, double-click on the Acer OrbiCam logo in the desktop.
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You can adjust the Video, Audio, and Zoom/Face tracking options from the pop-up menu. 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. Use the options to display the Window, Preview, and Folder tabs. English 36 Options Click Options to change the capture window size, preview settings, and the folder for captured photos or videos.
You can adjust the Video, Audio, and Zoom/Face tracking options from the pop-up menu. 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. Use the options to display the Window, Preview, and Folder tabs. English 36 Options Click Options to change the capture window size, preview settings, and the folder for captured photos or videos.
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...default, all photos and videos are saved in the world. Capturing photos/videos To capture a photo or a video clip, rotate the Acer OrbiCam to an IM partner anywhere in the My Pictures and My Videos folder. Device Settings allows you to adjust the zoom level ...a preview of any Instant Messenger (IM) application. The Windows Picture and Fax Viewer or the Windows Media Player automatically launches to change the camera brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, sharpness, etc. Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam The Acer OrbiCam is automatically selected as a webcam, open the IM ...
...default, all photos and videos are saved in the world. Capturing photos/videos To capture a photo or a video clip, rotate the Acer OrbiCam to an IM partner anywhere in the My Pictures and My Videos folder. Device Settings allows you to adjust the zoom level ...a preview of any Instant Messenger (IM) application. The Windows Picture and Fax Viewer or the Windows Media Player automatically launches to change the camera brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, sharpness, etc. Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam The Acer OrbiCam is automatically selected as a webcam, open the IM ...
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To enable the Acer VisageON: 1 Right-click on this icon, then select VisageON from the right section. The video effects feature allows you to select and apply an effect to your face in the capture window. Minimal head movements are tracked more efficiently. Change the ...from the left section of centering your face beyond the capture window frame. Note: The face tracking feature is not capable of the VisageON window. English 38 Enabling the Acer VisageON (for 1.3 megapixel camera models only) The Acer VisageON technology comes with two features: Face tracking and Video effects...
To enable the Acer VisageON: 1 Right-click on this icon, then select VisageON from the right section. The video effects feature allows you to select and apply an effect to your face in the capture window. Minimal head movements are tracked more efficiently. Change the ...from the left section of centering your face beyond the capture window frame. Note: The face tracking feature is not capable of the VisageON window. English 38 Enabling the Acer VisageON (for 1.3 megapixel camera models only) The Acer VisageON technology comes with two features: Face tracking and Video effects...
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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 39 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 39 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.