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...to achieve maximum comfort. Eyes • Rest your eyes frequently. • Give your eyes regular breaks by looking 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. • Avoid ...8226; if you view your monitor more than the top edge of the display so your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a display visor, such as a piece of ...
...to achieve maximum comfort. Eyes • Rest your eyes frequently. • Give your eyes regular breaks by looking 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. • Avoid ...8226; if you view your monitor more than the top edge of the display so your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a display visor, such as a piece of ...
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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, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off. • Use the power button You can also shut down the computer...
... 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, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off. • Use the power button You can also shut down the computer...
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... keypad 28 Windows keys 29 Hotkeys 29 Special keys 31 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 32 Using a computer security lock 32 Audio 33 Adjusting the volume 33 Acer OrbiCam (for selected models) 34 Launching the Acer OrbiCam 35 Using the Acer OrbiCam as ...Manager 37 Norton AntiVirus 38 Frequently asked questions 39 Requesting service 42 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 42 Before you call 42 Acer Arcade 43 Finding and playing content 44 Settings 44 Arcade controls 45 Navigation controls 45 Player controls 45 Virtual keyboard 46 Background ...
... keypad 28 Windows keys 29 Hotkeys 29 Special keys 31 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 32 Using a computer security lock 32 Audio 33 Adjusting the volume 33 Acer OrbiCam (for selected models) 34 Launching the Acer OrbiCam 35 Using the Acer OrbiCam as ...Manager 37 Norton AntiVirus 38 Frequently asked questions 39 Requesting service 42 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 42 Before you call 42 Acer Arcade 43 Finding and playing content 44 Settings 44 Arcade controls 45 Navigation controls 45 Player controls 45 Virtual keyboard 46 Background ...
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It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick and easy data encryption/...password, the supervisor password is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. Empowering Technology 2 Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is a handy file encryption utility that the system needs to decrypt it. Be sure to... own file-specific password when encrypting a file. If you for MSN Messenger and Microsoft Outlook. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will be no way to decrypt your files from being accessed by default, or...
It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick and easy data encryption/...password, the supervisor password is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. Empowering Technology 2 Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is a handy file encryption utility that the system needs to decrypt it. Be sure to... own file-specific password when encrypting a file. If you for MSN Messenger and Microsoft Outlook. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will be no way to decrypt your files from being accessed by default, or...
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It provides an express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly. improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization - Empowering Technology 5 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer computer. removes unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - The user can also enable advanced options for full control over the following options: • Memory optimization -
It provides an express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly. improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization - Empowering Technology 5 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer computer. removes unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - The user can also enable advanced options for full control over the following options: • Memory optimization -
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Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation. • Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for power users on Acer computer. Empowering Technology 8 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications, change BIOS passwords or other Windows settings, and to monitor the system health status.
Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation. • Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for power users on Acer computer. Empowering Technology 8 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications, change BIOS passwords or other Windows settings, and to monitor the system health status.
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For additional options, click "Settings" to: • Set alarms. • Re-load factory defaults. • Select what actions to the panel in the upper half of the window. Empowering Technology 10 Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to be taken when the cover is closed or the power button is pressed. • Set passwords for accessing the system after Hibernation or Standby. • View information about Acer ePower Management.
For additional options, click "Settings" to: • Set alarms. • Re-load factory defaults. • Select what actions to the panel in the upper half of the window. Empowering Technology 10 Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to be taken when the cover is closed or the power button is pressed. • Set passwords for accessing the system after Hibernation or Standby. • View information about Acer ePower Management.
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...English Operating system Platform System memory • Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2) • Genuine Windows® XP Professional (Service Pack 2) • Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Aspire 9300 Series AMD Turion™ 64 X2 Mobile ... featuring: • Dual-core processing • Simultaneous 32- and 64-bit Windows® support • AMD PowerNow!™, AMD HyperTransport™, Enhanced Virus Protection2 and 3DNow!™ Professional technology Aspire 7000 Series • AMD Sempron™ Mobile Technology 3200+/3500+ (1.6/1.8 GHz...
...English Operating system Platform System memory • Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2) • Genuine Windows® XP Professional (Service Pack 2) • Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Aspire 9300 Series AMD Turion™ 64 X2 Mobile ... featuring: • Dual-core processing • Simultaneous 32- and 64-bit Windows® support • AMD PowerNow!™, AMD HyperTransport™, Enhanced Virus Protection2 and 3DNow!™ Professional technology Aspire 7000 Series • AMD Sempron™ Mobile Technology 3200+/3500+ (1.6/1.8 GHz...
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...brightness (200 nit) Acer CrystalBrite™ TFT LCD, 1440 x 900 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ • 17" WXGA+ high-brightness (200 nit) TFT LCD, 1440 x 900 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multiwindow viewing via Acer GridVista™ •... Dual independent displays supported • 16.7 million colors • MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability • Acer Arcade™ featuring Acer CinemaVision™ and Acer ClearVision™ technologies • 60/80/100/120/160 GB hard disk drive • Optical drive ...
...brightness (200 nit) Acer CrystalBrite™ TFT LCD, 1440 x 900 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ • 17" WXGA+ high-brightness (200 nit) TFT LCD, 1440 x 900 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multiwindow viewing via Acer GridVista™ •... Dual independent displays supported • 16.7 million colors • MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability • Acer Arcade™ featuring Acer CinemaVision™ and Acer ClearVision™ technologies • 60/80/100/120/160 GB hard disk drive • Optical drive ...
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... CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes 71 W 4800 mAh (8-cell) or 44 W 4000 mAh (6-cell) Liion battery pack Acer QuicCharge™ technology: • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge system-off • 2.5-hour charge-in-use 3-pin 90... Touchpad with 4-way scroll button 12 function keys, four media keys (play/pause, stop, previous, next), four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, standard numeric keypad, international language support Four easy-launch buttons: Empowering Key, Internet, email, user-programmable button...
... CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes 71 W 4800 mAh (8-cell) or 44 W 4000 mAh (6-cell) Liion battery pack Acer QuicCharge™ technology: • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge system-off • 2.5-hour charge-in-use 3-pin 90... Touchpad with 4-way scroll button 12 function keys, four media keys (play/pause, stop, previous, next), four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, standard numeric keypad, international language support Four easy-launch buttons: Empowering Key, Internet, email, user-programmable button...
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... and execution functions. Tapping on the touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This button mimics your finger across the surface of Windows applications. The central location on a mouse. Touchpad basics The following items show you move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move left and right buttons...
... and execution functions. Tapping on the touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This button mimics your finger across the surface of Windows applications. The central location on a mouse. Touchpad basics The following items show you move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move left and right buttons...
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... button (4) Main touchpad (2) Center button (3) Execute Quickly click twice. Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel.
... button (4) Main touchpad (2) Center button (3) Execute Quickly click twice. Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel.
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English 28 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. When Num Lock is on Num Lock off , the keys assume cursor ...
English 28 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. When Num Lock is on Num Lock off , the keys assume cursor ...
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... a variety of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Application This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other keys to access most of functions...
... a variety of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Application This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other keys to access most of functions...
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The Acer OrbiCam capture window appears. To use the Acer OrbiCam as the capture device of any Instant Messenger (IM) application. You can now broadcast from your location to an IM partner anywhere in the desktop. English 35 Launching the Acer OrbiCam To launch the Acer OrbiCam, double-click on the Acer OrbiCam logo in the world. OR Click Start > All Programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam. Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam The Acer OrbiCam is automatically selected as a webcam, open the IM service, then select the video/webcam feature.
The Acer OrbiCam capture window appears. To use the Acer OrbiCam as the capture device of any Instant Messenger (IM) application. You can now broadcast from your location to an IM partner anywhere in the desktop. English 35 Launching the Acer OrbiCam To launch the Acer OrbiCam, double-click on the Acer OrbiCam logo in the world. OR Click Start > All Programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam. Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam The Acer OrbiCam is automatically selected as a webcam, open the IM service, then select the video/webcam feature.
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.... You may choose any one of your notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on Acer GridVista. To access this monitor. English 36 Using the system utilities Note: The system utilities work under Microsoft... Windows XP only. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to Start, All Programs and click on the same screen. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is dual-display compatible, allowing...
.... You may choose any one of your notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on Acer GridVista. To access this monitor. English 36 Using the system utilities Note: The system utilities work under Microsoft... Windows XP only. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to Start, All Programs and click on the same screen. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is dual-display compatible, allowing...
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You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on page 25 for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. 3 Enjoy the convenience of a well-organized desktop. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to start the application. "Easy-launch buttons" on ... four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of your second monitor is simple to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for the location of the easylaunch buttons. English 37...
You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on page 25 for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. 3 Enjoy the convenience of a well-organized desktop. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to start the application. "Easy-launch buttons" on ... four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of your second monitor is simple to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for the location of the easylaunch buttons. English 37...
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... do I check for viruses? If you are using the computer when the scheduled scan begins, it runs in the Windows taskbar, highlight Programs, and select Norton AntiVirus. 2 In the Norton AntiVirus main window, click Scans. 3 In the Scans panel, click Run Full System Scan. 4 When the scan is an anti-virus software...
... do I check for viruses? If you are using the computer when the scheduled scan begins, it runs in the Windows taskbar, highlight Programs, and select Norton AntiVirus. 2 In the Norton AntiVirus main window, click Scans. 3 In the Scans panel, click Run Full System Scan. 4 When the scan is an anti-virus software...
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... lit, the computer is in the external USB floppy drive? Look at the power indicator: • If it may arise during the use of your Windows desktop and select Properties to bring up . If pressing a key does not turn the display back on your computer. Right-click on . I turned on the...
... lit, the computer is in the external USB floppy drive? Look at the power indicator: • If it may arise during the use of your Windows desktop and select Properties to bring up . If pressing a key does not turn the display back on your computer. Right-click on . I turned on the...
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...out port on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be too low. The printer does not work. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the taskbar. I want to eject the tray. (If your dealer or an authorized service center ... the optical drive tray without turning on page 29 for more detail. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to the Windows manual. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar. Try attaching an external keyboard to adjust the volume. If it works, contact your...
...out port on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be too low. The printer does not work. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the taskbar. I want to eject the tray. (If your dealer or an authorized service center ... the optical drive tray without turning on page 29 for more detail. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to the Windows manual. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar. Try attaching an external keyboard to adjust the volume. If it works, contact your...