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... view your monitor more comfortable computer use. Observe 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 comfortable computer use. Observe 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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...; Take short breaks regularly and often. • Perform some stretching exercises. Warning! 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.
...; Take short breaks regularly and often. • Perform some stretching exercises. Warning! 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.
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... power off , do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug. • The total ampere ratings 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...
... power off , do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug. • The total ampere ratings 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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.... Activated by double-clicking the icon if you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of the active window. Actual product specifications may also launch Acer Empowering Technology by running the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in the Start menu, or by pressing the Empowering Key, it easy for you...
.... Activated by double-clicking the icon if you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of the active window. Actual product specifications may also launch Acer Empowering Technology by running the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in the Start menu, or by pressing the Empowering Key, it easy for you...
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icon on your favorite tunes, in vivid detail. Music mode lets you to 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 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 system via Dolby Surround sound technology.
icon on your favorite tunes, in vivid detail. Music mode lets you to 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 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 system via Dolby Surround sound technology.
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... create customized power plans. The quick menu appears. 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. Select the power plan you want to switch to. 2 You may also switch... power plans, as described below. 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 tray and select Power Options. To ...
... create customized power plans. The quick menu appears. 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. Select the power plan you want to switch to. 2 You may also switch... power plans, as described below. 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 tray and select Power Options. To ...
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...! If you to create the Master Password. On first use this password to access the Personal Secure Disk (PSD). Empowering Technology 9 Acer eDataSecurity Management (only for Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook. If you set a different password to encrypt a file, but you forgot the...encrypt/decrypt files by unauthorized persons. It 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 the only other key capable of decrypting the file...
...! If you to create the Master Password. On first use this password to access the Personal Secure Disk (PSD). Empowering Technology 9 Acer eDataSecurity Management (only for Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook. If you set a different password to encrypt a file, but you forgot the...encrypt/decrypt files by unauthorized persons. It 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 the only other key capable of decrypting the file...
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... Center by right-clicking and select Windows Mobility Center. 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 the system tray Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like sharing folders overview/sharing service...
... Center by right-clicking and select Windows Mobility Center. 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 the system tray Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like sharing folders overview/sharing service...
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... button (3) Execute Quickly click twice. The central location on the touchpad to drag the cursor. Drag Click and hold, then use the touchpad with Acer BioProtection fingerprint reader. 12 3 4 • Move your finger on the touchpad on the touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on a.... English 17 Touchpad The built-in touchpad is the same as double-clicking a mouse button); rest your finger across the surface of Windows applications. Tapping on the second tap and drag the cursor. Tap twice (at the same speed as clicking the left (2) and right...
... button (3) Execute Quickly click twice. The central location on the touchpad to drag the cursor. Drag Click and hold, then use the touchpad with Acer BioProtection fingerprint reader. 12 3 4 • Move your finger on the touchpad on the touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on a.... English 17 Touchpad The built-in touchpad is the same as double-clicking a mouse button); rest your finger across the surface of Windows applications. Tapping on the second tap and drag the cursor. Tap twice (at the same speed as clicking the left (2) and right...
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...; hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Some keyless models are also available. Note: When using the touchpad, keep it - and your touchpad. English 19 Note: Illustrations for a security lock...
...; hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Some keyless models are also available. Note: When using the touchpad, keep it - and your touchpad. English 19 Note: Illustrations for a security lock...
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... in numeric mode. cursor-control keys. 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. Num...
... in numeric mode. cursor-control keys. 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. Num...
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... are connected to a network domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to a network domain) < > + : Minimizes all windows < > + : Open the Run dialog box < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Access Center < > + : Open...> : Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Application key Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; It can also be used with other keys to cycle through Sidebar gadgets...
... are connected to a network domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to a network domain) < > + : Minimizes all windows < > + : Open the Run dialog box < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Access Center < > + : Open...> : Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Application key Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; It can also be used with other keys to cycle through Sidebar gadgets...
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... to 5.1 channels of your Windows system. Acer PureZone (only for certain models) The system provides you highquality digital surround sound for enjoying movies, games and music in real time from any audio signal in a realistic, multi-channel audio environment. The Acer HD Audio Manager dialog box... click the Microphone Effects tab. Note: Disable the beam forming to set up your microphone, run the Acer HD Audio Manager by double-clicking the Acer HD Audio Manager icon in stereo microphones featuring beam forming and echo cancellation technologies. Using Dolby Home Theater for...
... to 5.1 channels of your Windows system. Acer PureZone (only for certain models) The system provides you highquality digital surround sound for enjoying movies, games and music in real time from any audio signal in a realistic, multi-channel audio environment. The Acer HD Audio Manager dialog box... click the Microphone Effects tab. Note: Disable the beam forming to set up your microphone, run the Acer HD Audio Manager by double-clicking the Acer HD Audio Manager icon in stereo microphones featuring beam forming and echo cancellation technologies. Using Dolby Home Theater for...
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... with centralized password management with Password Bank, easy music player launching with Acer MusicLaunch, secure Internet favorites via Acer MyLaunch, and fast application/website launching and login with the Microsoft Windows operating system. Utilizing the uniqueness of protection for certain models) Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is a multi-purpose fingerprint software package integrated with...
... with centralized password management with Password Bank, easy music player launching with Acer MusicLaunch, secure Internet favorites via Acer MyLaunch, and fast application/website launching and login with the Microsoft Windows operating system. Utilizing the uniqueness of protection for certain models) Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is a multi-purpose fingerprint software package integrated with...
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... (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista 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 a handy utility that a second display is dual-display... compatible, allowing two displays to Start, All Programs and click on the same screen. English 27 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note:...
... (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista 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 a handy utility that a second display is dual-display... compatible, allowing two displays to Start, All Programs and click on the same screen. English 27 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note:...
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... the battery, it may arise during the use the volume control buttons to adjust the volume. Nothing appears on page 22 for each one. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. In... Windows, look at the power indicator: • If it is not lit, no power is being supplied to the computer. Connect the AC adapter to recharge ...
... the battery, it may arise during the use the volume control buttons to adjust the volume. Nothing appears on page 22 for each one. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. In... Windows, look at the power indicator: • If it is not lit, no power is being supplied to the computer. Connect the AC adapter to recharge ...
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... securely to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the printer. English 30 • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to the Windows manual. Try attaching an external keyboard to use your Operating System. I want to set up my location to a USB port on . • Make sure that...
... securely to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the printer. English 30 • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to the Windows manual. Try attaching an external keyboard to use your Operating System. I want to set up my location to a USB port on . • Make sure that...
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.... Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and connect 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. Rest the cursor over the battery/power icon on AC power while your battery is not being used...
.... Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and connect 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. Rest the cursor over the battery/power icon on AC power while your battery is not being used...