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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 • ...
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 • ...
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... light sources, such as possible. • Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body. We do some stretching exercises. • Breathe fresh air as often as open windows, for only short periods, take breaks regularly, and do not recommend using the computer on page 73 in the AcerSystem User Guide. Developing good work...
... light sources, such as possible. • Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body. We do some stretching exercises. • Breathe fresh air as often as open windows, for only short periods, take breaks regularly, and do not recommend using the computer on page 73 in the AcerSystem User Guide. Developing good work...
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... objects on top of it. Taking care of your AC adapter: • Do not connect the adapter to any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start then click on Shut Down. • Use the power button You can also put the computer in should not exceed...
... objects on top of it. Taking care of your AC adapter: • Do not connect the adapter to any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start then click on Shut Down. • Use the power button You can also put the computer in should not exceed...
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... and servicing xv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Launching Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 3 Acer eAudio Management (only for certain models) 5 Acer ePower Management 6 Acer eDataSecurity Management (only for certain models) 9 Acer eRecovery Management 11 Acer eSettings Management 13 Windows Mobility Center 14 ...lock 19 Using the keyboard 20 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 20 Windows keys 21 Hotkeys 22 Special keys (only for certain models) 23 Audio 24 Acer PureZone (only for certain models) 24 Tuba (only for certain models...
... and servicing xv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Launching Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 3 Acer eAudio Management (only for certain models) 5 Acer ePower Management 6 Acer eDataSecurity Management (only for certain models) 9 Acer eRecovery Management 11 Acer eSettings Management 13 Windows Mobility Center 14 ...lock 19 Using the keyboard 20 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 20 Windows keys 21 Hotkeys 22 Special keys (only for certain models) 23 Audio 24 Acer PureZone (only for certain models) 24 Tuba (only for certain models...
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...-to-disk recovery 59 Password 59 Using software 60 Playing DVD movies 60 Power management 61 Acer eRecovery Management 62 Burn backup discs 63 Create a user backup 64 Manage user backups 66 Restore 67 Restore Windows Vista from backup discs 68 Troubleshooting 71 Troubleshooting tips 71 Error messages 71 Regulations and safety...
...-to-disk recovery 59 Password 59 Using software 60 Playing DVD movies 60 Power management 61 Acer eRecovery Management 62 Burn backup discs 63 Create a user backup 64 Manage user backups 66 Restore 67 Restore Windows Vista from backup discs 68 Troubleshooting 71 Troubleshooting tips 71 Error messages 71 Regulations and safety...
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... icon at the buttom of Dolby Home Theater on your new Acer system. You may vary. • Acer eAudio Management allows you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of the active window. For more information, right-click on the toolbar. Empowering Technology 1 Acer Empowering Technology The Empowering Technology toolbar makes it provides access...
... icon at the buttom of Dolby Home Theater on your new Acer system. You may vary. • Acer eAudio Management allows you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of the active window. For more information, right-click on the toolbar. Empowering Technology 1 Acer Empowering Technology The Empowering Technology toolbar makes it provides access...
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Music mode lets you to your system via Dolby Surround sound technology. icon on your system. Select Movie or Game mode to experience the awesome realism of 5.1-channel audio output from the speakers fitted to easily control the enhanced sound effects of Dolby Home Theater on the upper right side of To choose your playback device, click the the Acer eAudio Management window. Empowering Technology 5 Acer eAudio Management (only for certain models) Acer eAudio Management allows you enjoy your favorite tunes, in vivid detail.
Music mode lets you to your system via Dolby Surround sound technology. icon on your system. Select Movie or Game mode to experience the awesome realism of 5.1-channel audio output from the speakers fitted to easily control the enhanced sound effects of Dolby Home Theater on the upper right side of To choose your playback device, click the the Acer eAudio Management window. Empowering Technology 5 Acer eAudio Management (only for certain models) Acer eAudio Management allows you enjoy your favorite tunes, in vivid detail.
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...Plugged In modes by launching the Acer ePower Management application. To access this utility, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar, run the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system ... predefined power plan to , then click Apply. For more power options, click in the Acer ePower Management utility, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select Acer ePower Management. You can also create customized power plans. To switch between power plans by clicking...
...Plugged In modes by launching the Acer ePower Management application. To access this utility, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar, run the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system ... predefined power plan to , then click Apply. For more power options, click in the Acer ePower Management utility, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select Acer ePower Management. You can also create customized power plans. To switch between power plans by clicking...
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..., you lose the password, the Master 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 certain models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that the system needs to decrypt it...you can use this password to encrypt/decrypt files by unauthorized persons. If you to decrypt the file. On first use, the Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you lose both passwords, there will use the Master Password to create the Master Password. Note: ...
..., you lose the password, the Master 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 certain models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that the system needs to decrypt it...you can use this password to encrypt/decrypt files by unauthorized persons. If you to decrypt the file. On first use, the Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you lose both passwords, there will use the Master Password to create the Master Password. Note: ...
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in the Start menu. • Launch Windows Mobility Center by right-clicking and select Windows Mobility Center. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), and a shortcut ...8226; Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in the system tray 14 Windows Mobility Center Empowering Technology The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide,...
in the Start menu. • Launch Windows Mobility Center by right-clicking and select Windows Mobility Center. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), and a shortcut ...8226; Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in the system tray 14 Windows Mobility Center Empowering Technology The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide,...
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...cursor. • Press the left or right a page. Select Click once. Touchpad basics (with Acer BioProtection fingerprint reader. 12 3 4 • Move your finger across the surface of Windows applications. This means the cursor responds as you how to use finger on a mouse. English 17... Touchpad The built-in touchpad is the same as clicking the left button. • Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control...
...cursor. • Press the left or right a page. Select Click once. Touchpad basics (with Acer BioProtection fingerprint reader. 12 3 4 • Move your finger across the surface of Windows applications. This means the cursor responds as you how to use finger on a mouse. English 17... Touchpad The built-in touchpad is the same as clicking the left button. • Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control...
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... comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for reference only. Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. English 19 Note: Illustrations for a security lock. and your touchpad. Some keyless models are also available. The touchpad is enabled on the model...
... comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for reference only. Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. English 19 Note: Illustrations for a security lock. and your touchpad. Some keyless models are also available. The touchpad is enabled on the model...
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... work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). English 20 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external keypad. The...
... work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). English 20 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external keypad. The...
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... on a + < > + : Use the arrow keys to the front and select Windows Sidebar + < network) > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your edition of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as clicking the right mouse button; It can 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 computers (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to a network domain) < > +...
... on a + < > + : Use the arrow keys to the front and select Windows Sidebar + < network) > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your edition of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as clicking the right mouse button; It can 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 computers (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to a network domain) < > +...
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...or game audio source. English 24 Audio The computer also comes with built-in stereo microphones featuring beam forming and echo cancellation technologies. Acer PureZone (only for certain models) The system provides you highquality digital surround sound for easy connection to set up . Select Beam Forming...Bass and Dolby Sound Space Expander technologies to 5.1 channels of your Windows system. The Acer HD Audio Manager dialog box will pop up your microphone, run the Acer HD Audio Manager by double-clicking the Acer HD Audio Manager icon in real time from any audio signal in...
...or game audio source. English 24 Audio The computer also comes with built-in stereo microphones featuring beam forming and echo cancellation technologies. Acer PureZone (only for certain models) The system provides you highquality digital surround sound for easy connection to set up . Select Beam Forming...Bass and Dolby Sound Space Expander technologies to 5.1 channels of your Windows system. The Acer HD Audio Manager dialog box will pop up your microphone, run the Acer HD Audio Manager by double-clicking the Acer HD Audio Manager icon in real time from any audio signal in...
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... has incorporated protection against unauthorized access to three applications/ websites from a single finger swipe. English 26 Using the system utilities Acer Bio-Protection (only for your personal computer, as well as the convenience of accessing your daily tasks with the Microsoft Windows operating system. With Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution, you to the...
... has incorporated protection against unauthorized access to three applications/ websites from a single finger swipe. English 26 Using the system utilities Acer Bio-Protection (only for your personal computer, as well as the convenience of accessing your daily tasks with the Microsoft Windows operating system. With Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution, you to the...
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... offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on certain models. To access this monitor. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to Start, All Programs and click on Acer GridVista. You may choose any one of your preferred screen configuration... for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. To enable the dual display feature of the four ...
... offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on certain models. To access this monitor. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to Start, All Programs and click on Acer GridVista. You may choose any one of your preferred screen configuration... for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. To enable the dual display feature of the four ...
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... cause: • The brightness level might be low and unable to power the computer. Press and release the power button to restart the system. In Windows, look at the power indicator: • If it is not lit, no power is being supplied to the computer. In... Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the taskbar. If it is crossed-out, click on page 22 for each one. See "Hotkeys" on ...
... cause: • The brightness level might be low and unable to power the computer. Press and release the power button to restart the system. In Windows, look at the power indicator: • If it is not lit, no power is being supplied to the computer. In... Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the taskbar. If it is crossed-out, click on page 22 for each one. See "Hotkeys" on ...
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... notebook, that the printer cable is a mechanical eject hole on the printer. English 30 • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to the Windows manual. The printer does not work. I want to eject the tray.
... notebook, that the printer cable is a mechanical eject hole on the printer. English 30 • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to the Windows manual. The printer does not work. I want to eject the tray.
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... temperatures cause the battery to 30°C (86°F). The recommended temperature is correctly installed in a significantly faster charge time. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Charging the battery To charge the battery, first make sure that it is charging. English 35 To remove...
... temperatures cause the battery to 30°C (86°F). The recommended temperature is correctly installed in a significantly faster charge time. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Charging the battery To charge the battery, first make sure that it is charging. English 35 To remove...