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.... For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection...
.... For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection...
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... computer use up to 50% less energy than conventional equipment. This product has been shipped enabled for power management: • Activate display' Sleep mode within 15 minutes of user inactivity. • Activate computer's Sleep mode within 30 minutes of physical injury. ENERGY STAR...prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by pushing power button. • More power management settings can be done through Acer ePower Management. The following symptoms may appear in the hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, neck or back: • numbness, or a ...
... computer use up to 50% less energy than conventional equipment. This product has been shipped enabled for power management: • Activate display' Sleep mode within 15 minutes of user inactivity. • Activate computer's Sleep mode within 30 minutes of physical injury. ENERGY STAR...prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by pushing power button. • More power management settings can be done through Acer ePower Management. The following symptoms may appear in the hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, neck or back: • numbness, or a ...
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... wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your display to achieve maximum comfort. The following sections provide suggestions on your leg muscles • take short rests to relax your... or any light source • minimizing room light by using drapes, shades or blinds • using a task light • changing the display's viewing angle • using a glare-reduction filter • using a footrest, or raising your eyes from drying out. Observe the following tips...
... wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your display to achieve maximum comfort. The following sections provide suggestions on your leg muscles • take short rests to relax your... or any light source • minimizing room light by using drapes, shades or blinds • using a task light • changing the display's viewing angle • using a glare-reduction filter • using a footrest, or raising your eyes from drying out. Observe the following tips...
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.... • Do not expose the computer to dust or dirt. • Never place objects on top of the computer. • Do not slam the computer display when you take care of your AC adapter Here are using an extension cord. Also, the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single...
.... • Do not expose the computer to dust or dirt. • Never place objects on top of the computer. • Do not slam the computer display when you take care of your AC adapter Here are using an extension cord. Also, the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single...
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sound (only for certain models) 24 Video 25 16:9 display (only for certain models) 25 Using the system utilities 26 Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) 26 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 27 Frequently asked questions 29 Requesting service 32 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) ...removing the battery pack 34 Charging the battery 35 Checking the battery level 35 Optimising battery life 35 Battery-low warning 36 Acer Arcade Deluxe 37 General controls 37 Navigation controls 38 Player controls 38 Cinema 38 Movies: 38 Videos: 39 Playing a ...
sound (only for certain models) 24 Video 25 16:9 display (only for certain models) 25 Using the system utilities 26 Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) 26 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 27 Frequently asked questions 29 Requesting service 32 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) ...removing the battery pack 34 Charging the battery 35 Checking the battery level 35 Optimising battery life 35 Battery-low warning 36 Acer Arcade Deluxe 37 General controls 37 Navigation controls 38 Player controls 38 Cinema 38 Movies: 38 Videos: 39 Playing a ...
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... Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. • Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. Launching Acer Empowering Technology To launch Acer Empowering Technology: 1 Press the Empowering Key to display the Acer Empowering Technology toolbar on the desktop. 2 To hide the toolbar, press the Empowering Key again or click...
... Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. • Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. Launching Acer Empowering Technology To launch Acer Empowering Technology: 1 Press the Empowering Key to display the Acer Empowering Technology toolbar on the desktop. 2 To hide the toolbar, press the Empowering Key again or click...
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.... The quick menu appears. You can create, switch between power plans by clicking the appropriate tabs. 6 Empowering Technology Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your new power plan. View and adjust settings for On Battery and... delete and restore power plans, as described below. To switch between power plans: 1 Move your mouse over the Acer ePower Management application on . 4 If necessary, change the display, sleep and hibernation settings you want to switch to base your customized plan on the...
.... The quick menu appears. You can create, switch between power plans by clicking the appropriate tabs. 6 Empowering Technology Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your new power plan. View and adjust settings for On Battery and... delete and restore power plans, as described below. To switch between power plans: 1 Move your mouse over the Acer ePower Management application on . 4 If necessary, change the display, sleep and hibernation settings you want to switch to base your customized plan on the...
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... Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in the system tray Settings include display brightness, volume, power plan, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, synchronization status and presentation settings. 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...
... Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in the system tray Settings include display brightness, volume, power plan, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, synchronization status and presentation settings. 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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...described. 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 're not connected to a network domain) < > ... file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your edition of Access Center < > + : Open Windows Mobility Center < > + : Display the System Properties dialog box < > + : Restore minimized windows to the desktop < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Application key Note...
...described. 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 're not connected to a network domain) < > ... file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your edition of Access Center < > + : Open Windows Mobility Center < > + : Display the System Properties dialog box < > + : Restore minimized windows to the desktop < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Application key Note...
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... Technology" on and off to return. Press any key to save power. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Decreases the sound volume (only for certain models). Turns the display screen backlight off . + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + < > Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. + < > + < > Volume up Volume down Increases the sound...
... Technology" on and off to return. Press any key to save power. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Decreases the sound volume (only for certain models). Turns the display screen backlight off . + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + < > Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. + < > + < > Volume up Volume down Increases the sound...
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... center of most speakers. English 25 through home theater receivers or other devices equipped with Dolby Digital decoding technology. Video 16:9 display (only for notebook entertainment enthusiasts. Users can enjoy PC or game audio entertainment with exciting realism through a single digital cable.... guarantees an authentic HD viewing experience.16:9 quality means true home theater visuals have finally arrived for certain models) 16:9 display delivers Full HD movies at home like never before. Dolby Headphone Dolby Headphone creates a personal surround sound experience using any set...
... center of most speakers. English 25 through home theater receivers or other devices equipped with Dolby Digital decoding technology. Video 16:9 display (only for notebook entertainment enthusiasts. Users can enjoy PC or game audio entertainment with exciting realism through a single digital cable.... guarantees an authentic HD viewing experience.16:9 quality means true home theater visuals have finally arrived for certain models) 16:9 display delivers Full HD movies at home like never before. Dolby Headphone Dolby Headphone creates a personal surround sound experience using any set...
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... (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is only available on certain models. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that a second display is simple to complete the process. English 27 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to Start, All Programs and click on Acer GridVista. To access this monitor. You...
... (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is only available on certain models. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that a second display is simple to complete the process. English 27 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to Start, All Programs and click on Acer GridVista. To access this monitor. You...
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...the following: • If you are provided for more detail. Press and release the power button to save power. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to the computer. If it is not lit, no power is being supplied to the computer. • If the Sleep... the following: • The volume may be muted. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to restart the system. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the battery, it with a system disk and press + + to an external monitor.
...the following: • If you are provided for more detail. Press and release the power button to save power. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to the computer. If it is not lit, no power is being supplied to the computer. • If the Sleep... the following: • The volume may be muted. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to restart the system. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the battery, it with a system disk and press + + to an external monitor.
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...share TV signals. Note: You must first install and setup Media Server to share media files and TV Server to open the main page that displays a list of the picture. Live Update: Click Live Update to connect to the Internet to check for newly shared media servers. You can ...need to suit your machine and your Acer Arcade Deluxe. Advanced This section contains the settings in the center of the media and TV servers available on your home network. HomeMedia gives you access to your network computers with most UPnP client devices. Display: Use this section to your personal ...
...share TV signals. Note: You must first install and setup Media Server to share media files and TV Server to open the main page that displays a list of the picture. Live Update: Click Live Update to connect to the Internet to check for newly shared media servers. You can ...need to suit your machine and your Acer Arcade Deluxe. Advanced This section contains the settings in the center of the media and TV servers available on your home network. HomeMedia gives you access to your network computers with most UPnP client devices. Display: Use this section to your personal ...
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...Speakers or more speakers depending on Extend Playback Time, will result in a small loss of playback performance. or 6-speaker output. DVD: Acer Arcade Deluxe has several features and technologies to their default values You can compensate for different listening environments for better 4- You can click ...Default to return the Acer Arcade Deluxe settings to extend battery life while watching DVD movies. English 41 • Pan & Scan displays the central portion of DVD titles in widescreen ratio, and allows you are using...
...Speakers or more speakers depending on Extend Playback Time, will result in a small loss of playback performance. or 6-speaker output. DVD: Acer Arcade Deluxe has several features and technologies to their default values You can compensate for different listening environments for better 4- You can click ...Default to return the Acer Arcade Deluxe settings to extend battery life while watching DVD movies. English 41 • Pan & Scan displays the central portion of DVD titles in widescreen ratio, and allows you are using...
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...on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off (Windows XP). If you are ready to use the computer again, unlatch and open the display; You can put the computer in Sleep mode. then press and release the power button. When you are taking the computer to a client's office or... a different building, you may choose to shut down the computer. 4 Close the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your office desk to a meeting room. then press and release the power button...
...on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off (Windows XP). If you are ready to use the computer again, unlatch and open the display; You can put the computer in Sleep mode. then press and release the power button. When you are taking the computer to a client's office or... a different building, you may choose to shut down the computer. 4 Close the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your office desk to a meeting room. then press and release the power button...
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... computer may want to bring anything with you other than your desktop, follow these steps to the top cover of time. Press + or close the display cover whenever you have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on the battery by putting the computer in a protective case that you are moving from... and release the power button to remove the media can damage the drive head. • Pack the computer in Sleep mode. To resume, open the display (if closed), then press and release the power button.
... computer may want to bring anything with you other than your desktop, follow these steps to the top cover of time. Press + or close the display cover whenever you have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on the battery by putting the computer in a protective case that you are moving from... and release the power button to remove the media can damage the drive head. • Pack the computer in Sleep mode. To resume, open the display (if closed), then press and release the power button.
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... Supervisor Password and press to access the BIOS utility. English 49 Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts.
... Supervisor Password and press to access the BIOS utility. English 49 Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts.
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... the antenna: 1 Push gently at 90 degrees to the antenna body. 1 2 3 3 To ensure good reception, the antenna can be positioned on top of your notebook display using the special clip, as shown below. 4 Extend the antenna to improve the quality of your computer. Warning! Do not place the magnet near the...
... the antenna: 1 Push gently at 90 degrees to the antenna body. 1 2 3 3 To ensure good reception, the antenna can be positioned on top of your notebook display using the special clip, as shown below. 4 Extend the antenna to improve the quality of your computer. Warning! Do not place the magnet near the...
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... the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. English 59 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed...
... the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. English 59 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed...