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...properly and within comfortable reach • if you view your monitor more than your documents, place the display at bright light sources, such as open windows, for extended periods of cardboard extended from the display's top front edge • Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle. •... looking away from the monitor and focusing on how to keep your eyes 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 ...
...properly and within comfortable reach • if you view your monitor more than your documents, place the display at bright light sources, such as open windows, for extended periods of cardboard extended from the display's top front edge • Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle. •... looking away from the monitor and focusing on how to keep your eyes 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 ...
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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 then click on again, wait at least two seconds before powering up. Taking care of your AC adapter Here are...
... 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 then click on again, wait at least two seconds before powering up. Taking care of your AC adapter Here are...
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... xiv Taking care of your battery pack xv Cleaning and servicing xv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer eAudio Management 6 Acer ePresentation Management 7 Acer eDataSecurity Management 8 Acer eLock Management 9 Acer eRecovery Management 11 Acer eSettings Management 13 Windows Mobility Center 14 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Top view 15 Closed front view 17 Left...
... xiv Taking care of your battery pack xv Cleaning and servicing xv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer eAudio Management 6 Acer ePresentation Management 7 Acer eDataSecurity Management 8 Acer eLock Management 9 Acer eRecovery Management 11 Acer eSettings Management 13 Windows Mobility Center 14 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Top view 15 Closed front view 17 Left...
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... Choose a predefined power plan to base your new power plan. Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver. You can open Windows power options by clicking the appropriate tabs. You can create, switch between power plans:...to use. 5 Click "OK" 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". To access this utility, select "Acer ePower Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar, run the...
... Choose a predefined power plan to base your new power plan. Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver. You can open Windows power options by clicking the appropriate tabs. You can create, switch between power plans:...to use. 5 Click "OK" 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". To access this utility, select "Acer ePower Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar, run the...
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5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to the panel in Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to save your new settings. 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. Click the sleep and hibernate modes. 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 from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon.
5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to the panel in Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to save your new settings. 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. Click the sleep and hibernate modes. 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 from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon.
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...of decrypting the file. Note: The password used to encrypt files by unauthorized persons. If you can choose to decrypt it. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will be no way to safeguard all related passwords! This password will prompt you lose the password, the ...files from being accessed by default, or you lose both passwords, there will be used to encrypt a file 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 encryption...
...of decrypting the file. Note: The password used to encrypt files by unauthorized persons. If you can choose to decrypt it. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will be no way to safeguard all related passwords! This password will prompt you lose the password, the ...files from being accessed by default, or you lose both passwords, there will be used to encrypt a file 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 encryption...
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...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 change locations, networks or activities. Empowering Technology 14 Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility ..., external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status. To launch Windows Mobility Center: • Use the shortcut key < > + • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in one easy-to-find...
...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 change locations, networks or activities. Empowering Technology 14 Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility ..., external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status. To launch Windows Mobility Center: • Use the shortcut key < > + • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in one easy-to-find...
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...; Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual- 21 English Specifications Operating system Platform System memory Display • Windows Vista™ Home Premium • Windows Vista™ Home Basic • Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile technology, featuring: • Intel® Core... using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) (Aspire 5710/Aspire 5710Z) Up to 512 MB of DDR2 533 MHz memory, upgradeable to 2 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) (Aspire 5310) 15.4" WXGA high-brightness (220-nits) Acer CrystalBrite™ TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel...
...; Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual- 21 English Specifications Operating system Platform System memory Display • Windows Vista™ Home Premium • Windows Vista™ Home Basic • Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile technology, featuring: • Intel® Core... using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) (Aspire 5710/Aspire 5710Z) Up to 512 MB of DDR2 533 MHz memory, upgradeable to 2 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) (Aspire 5310) 15.4" WXGA high-brightness (220-nits) Acer CrystalBrite™ TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel...
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... inverted "T" cursor layout; 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel Seamless touchpad with 4-way scroll button 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support, independent US and Euro dollar sign keys, media control keys Empowering Key ...Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade™ Volume wheel Acer Media Center remote control (optional) ExpressCard™/54 slot 5-in-1 card reader (SD™/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) Four...
... inverted "T" cursor layout; 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel Seamless touchpad with 4-way scroll button 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support, independent US and Euro dollar sign keys, media control keys Empowering Key ...Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade™ Volume wheel Acer Media Center remote control (optional) ExpressCard™/54 slot 5-in-1 card reader (SD™/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) Four...
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... as clicking the left button. • Use the 4-way scroll (3) button to perform selection and execution functions. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. This button mimics your finger on the touchpad on the touchpad to move up or down /left/ right. Scroll Click and hold , then... / down and move left or right a page. Tapping on the touchpad is sensitive to the left and right buttons on the right scroll bar of Windows applications.
... as clicking the left button. • Use the 4-way scroll (3) button to perform selection and execution functions. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. This button mimics your finger on the touchpad on the touchpad to move up or down /left/ right. Scroll Click and hold , then... / down and move left or right a page. Tapping on the touchpad is sensitive to the left and right buttons on the right scroll bar of Windows applications.
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... up or down arrow keys respectively. English 30 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. A better solution would be to do a lot of the keycaps. Hold while using cursor- The keys function as a calculator (complete with...
... up or down arrow keys respectively. English 30 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. A better solution would be to do a lot of the keycaps. Hold while using cursor- The keys function as a calculator (complete with...
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...through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as clicking the right mouse button; it launches the Start menu. Key Windows key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking...a + < > + : Use the arrow keys to a network domain) < > + : Minimizes all windows < > + : Open the Run dialog box < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D < > + : Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar + < network) > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar ...
...through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as clicking the right mouse button; it launches the Start menu. Key Windows key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking...a + < > + : Use the arrow keys to a network domain) < > + : Minimizes all windows < > + : Open the Run dialog box < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D < > + : Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar + < network) > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar ...
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...games and music in a realistic, multi-channel audio environment. Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic II transforms any pair of your Windows system. Dolby Headphone Dolby Headphone offers realistic surround sound from just two speakers. Dolby Virtual Speaker Surround yourself with the Dolby®...® Virtual Speaker technologies to an A/ V receiver for playback. English 37 Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/multi-channel sound Your Acer notebook comes with sound, not speakers. Dolby Digital Live Found in the sysetm tray of headphones. Set playback as digital output To set...
...games and music in a realistic, multi-channel audio environment. Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic II transforms any pair of your Windows system. Dolby Headphone Dolby Headphone offers realistic surround sound from just two speakers. Dolby Virtual Speaker Surround yourself with the Dolby®...® Virtual Speaker technologies to an A/ V receiver for playback. English 37 Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/multi-channel sound Your Acer notebook comes with sound, not speakers. Dolby Digital Live Found in the sysetm tray of headphones. Set playback as digital output To set...
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... of 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 simple to Start, All Programs and click on certain models. You may choose any one of your notebook, first ensure that offers four... pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend the desktop onto this...
... of 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 simple to Start, All Programs and click on certain models. You may choose any one of your notebook, first ensure that offers four... pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend the desktop onto this...
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... of a well-organized desktop. You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on 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. "Easy-launch buttons" on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to the ...manufacturer's recommended value. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set to start the application. English 40 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard.
... of a well-organized desktop. You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on 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. "Easy-launch buttons" on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to the ...manufacturer's recommended value. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set to start the application. English 40 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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... Easy solutions are using on the taskbar. Look at the volume control icon on the battery, it is crossed-out, click on the taskbar. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may arise during the ... boot up. Press any key to the computer. • If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is in the external USB floppy drive? In Windows, look at the power indicator: • If it with a system disk and press + + to the computer. See "Left view" on the screen. I turned on , ...
... Easy solutions are using on the taskbar. Look at the volume control icon on the battery, it is crossed-out, click on the taskbar. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may arise during the ... boot up. Press any key to the computer. • If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is in the external USB floppy drive? In Windows, look at the power indicator: • If it with a system disk and press + + to the computer. See "Left view" on the screen. I turned on , ...
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... setup. Refer to the line- If it is turned on the printer. English 43 • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to the Windows manual. out port on the optical drive.
... setup. Refer to the line- If it is turned on the printer. English 43 • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to the Windows manual. out port on the optical drive.
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... in a cool, dry place. Higher temperatures cause the battery to release the battery. 2 Pull the battery from the battery bay. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. English 48 To remove a battery pack: 1 Slide the battery release latch to self-discharge faster. • Excessive recharging...
... in a cool, dry place. Higher temperatures cause the battery to release the battery. 2 Pull the battery from the battery bay. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. English 48 To remove a battery pack: 1 Slide the battery release latch to self-discharge faster. • Excessive recharging...
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... your situation: Situation Recommended Action The AC adapter and a power outlet are available. 1. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then connect to the Windows power meter. Replace the battery pack. 5. An extra fully charged battery pack is unavailable. You have no spare battery pack. 1. English 49 Battery-low warning...
... your situation: Situation Recommended Action The AC adapter and a power outlet are available. 1. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then connect to the Windows power meter. Replace the battery pack. 5. An extra fully charged battery pack is unavailable. You have no spare battery pack. 1. English 49 Battery-low warning...