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... center of your desk to reduce eyestrain. 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 adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a display visor, such as a piece of cardboard extended...
... center of your desk to reduce eyestrain. 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 adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a display visor, such as a piece of cardboard extended...
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... good work habits Develop the following work for extended periods of time. 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. xii • Avoid...
... good work habits Develop the following work for extended periods of time. 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. xii • Avoid...
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... the computer on uneven surfaces. 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 top of it. Note: If you close it . • Do not expose the computer to turn the...
... the computer on uneven surfaces. 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 top of it. Note: If you close it . • Do not expose the computer to turn the...
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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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...: The following content is for general reference only. You may vary. • Acer eAudio Management allows you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of the active window. Activated by double-clicking the icon if you to display the Acer Empowering Technology toolbar on the desktop. 2 To hide the toolbar, press the Empowering...
...: The following content is for general reference only. You may vary. • Acer eAudio Management allows you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of the active window. Activated by double-clicking the icon if you to display the Acer Empowering Technology toolbar on the desktop. 2 To hide the toolbar, press the Empowering...
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Select Movie or Game mode to your system via Dolby Surround sound technology. To choose your system. 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 easily control the enhanced sound effects of Dolby Home Theater on the upper right side of 5.1-channel audio output from the speakers fitted to experience the awesome realism of icon on your playback device, click the the Acer eAudio Management window.
Select Movie or Game mode to your system via Dolby Surround sound technology. To choose your system. 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 easily control the enhanced sound effects of Dolby Home Theater on the upper right side of 5.1-channel audio output from the speakers fitted to experience the awesome realism of icon on your playback device, click the the Acer eAudio Management window.
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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. To switch between power plans by clicking the appropriate tabs. The quick menu appears. Select the power plan you... and 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 tray and...
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. To switch between power plans by clicking the appropriate tabs. The quick menu appears. Select the power plan you... and 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 tray and...
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... a file is an encryption utility that the system needs to encrypt/decrypt files by unauthorized persons. On first use, the Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you lose both passwords, there will use the Master Password to safeguard all related passwords! ...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 unique key that protects your encrypted file!
... a file is an encryption utility that the system needs to encrypt/decrypt files by unauthorized persons. On first use, the Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you lose both passwords, there will use the Master Password to safeguard all related passwords! ...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 unique key that protects your encrypted file!
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... Device (if applicable), and a shortcut to fit the situation as you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. in the Start menu. • Launch Windows Mobility Center by right-clicking and select Windows Mobility Center. Settings include display brightness, volume, power plan, wireless networking on or off...
... Device (if applicable), and a shortcut to fit the situation as you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. in the Start menu. • Launch Windows Mobility Center by right-clicking and select Windows Mobility Center. Settings include display brightness, volume, power plan, wireless networking on or off...
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... a page. These two buttons are similar to the left (2) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions. Touchpad basics (with Acer BioProtection fingerprint reader. 12 3 4 • Move your finger across the touchpad (1) to drag the cursor. Function Left button (2) Right button (4) Main touchpad (1) Center button (3) Execute... its surface. Tap twice (at the same speed as you how to use finger on the touchpad to move your finger across the surface of Windows applications.
... a page. These two buttons are similar to the left (2) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions. Touchpad basics (with Acer BioProtection fingerprint reader. 12 3 4 • Move your finger across the touchpad (1) to drag the cursor. Function Left button (2) Right button (4) Main touchpad (1) Center button (3) Execute... its surface. Tap twice (at the same speed as you how to use finger on the touchpad to move your finger across the surface of Windows applications.
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... a locked drawer. and your PC depends on your touchpad. The touchpad is enabled on the model purchased. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of your fingers -
... a locked drawer. and your PC depends on your touchpad. The touchpad is enabled on the model purchased. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of your fingers -
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... need to connect an external keypad. English 20 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Use this mode when you can toggle on embedded keypad control keys. It is on the keys.
... need to connect an external keypad. English 20 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Use this mode when you can toggle on embedded keypad control keys. It is on the keys.
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... > + : Lock your edition of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as clicking the right mouse button; English 21 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Windows key Description Pressed alone, this key has ... 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: Depending on the Windows Start button; it opens the application's context ...
... > + : Lock your edition of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as clicking the right mouse button; English 21 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Windows key Description Pressed alone, this key has ... 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: Depending on the Windows Start button; it opens the application's context ...
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...sound source input. To set the microphone effect. Dolby Pro Logic IIx examines the signal and uses that information to 5.1 channels of your Windows system. Dolby Digital Live Dolby Digital Live converts any stereo (two-channel) movie, music, TV, or game audio source. Note: ...Click the Microphone tab, and then click the Microphone Effects tab. English 24 Audio The computer also comes with the tube-style hinge. Acer PureZone technology supports Acoustic Echo Cancellation, Beam Forming and Noise Suppression for enjoying movies, games and music in a realistic, multi-channel ...
...sound source input. To set the microphone effect. Dolby Pro Logic IIx examines the signal and uses that information to 5.1 channels of your Windows system. Dolby Digital Live Dolby Digital Live converts any stereo (two-channel) movie, music, TV, or game audio source. Note: ...Click the Microphone tab, and then click the Microphone Effects tab. English 24 Audio The computer also comes with the tube-style hinge. Acer PureZone technology supports Acoustic Echo Cancellation, Beam Forming and Noise Suppression for enjoying movies, games and music in a realistic, multi-channel ...
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...web browsers and documents using Acer FingerNav. English 26 Using the system utilities Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is a multi-purpose fingerprint software package integrated with Acer FingerLaunch, while Acer ProfileLaunch can now enjoy ... swipe of one's fingerprint features, Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution has incorporated protection against unauthorized access to your finger! With Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution, you to the Acer Bio-Protection help files. Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows...
...web browsers and documents using Acer FingerNav. English 26 Using the system utilities Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is a multi-purpose fingerprint software package integrated with Acer FingerLaunch, while Acer ProfileLaunch can now enjoy ... swipe of one's fingerprint features, Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution has incorporated protection against unauthorized access to your finger! With Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution, you to the Acer Bio-Protection help files. Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows...
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... 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. English 27 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is a handy utility that a second display is dual-display compatible...Double (vertical), Triple (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. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click...
... 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. English 27 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is a handy utility that a second display is dual-display compatible...Double (vertical), Triple (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. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click...
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...level. • The display device might be muted. Check the following: • If you are provided for more detail. I turned on the screen. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be too low. Remove...with a system disk and press + + to restart the system. Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on page 22 for each one. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to the computer...
...level. • The display device might be muted. Check the following: • If you are provided for more detail. I turned on the screen. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be too low. Remove...with a system disk and press + + to restart the system. Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on page 22 for each one. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to the computer...
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... is connected to the computer's parallel port or a USB port and the corresponding port on the power. Refer to set up , you need to the Windows manual. Note: Please note, on Phone and Modem Options. 3 Begin setting up your communication software, you can skip the Internet Connection setup, as the internal...
... is connected to the computer's parallel port or a USB port and the corresponding port on the power. Refer to set up , you need to the Windows manual. Note: Please note, on Phone and Modem Options. 3 Begin setting up your communication software, you can skip the Internet Connection setup, as the internal...
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... is charging. Charging the battery overnight before retiring for selected model). • Store the battery pack in the battery bay. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and connect to release the battery. 2 Pull the battery from the...
... is charging. Charging the battery overnight before retiring for selected model). • Store the battery pack in the battery bay. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and connect to release the battery. 2 Pull the battery from the...