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.... x Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a display visor, such as open windows, for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by: • placing your display in one fixed posture •...comfortable level for extended periods of time. 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...
.... x Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a display visor, such as open windows, for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by: • placing your display in one fixed posture •...comfortable level for extended periods of time. 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...
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...; Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration. • Do not expose the computer to take care of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on uneven surfaces. If you are some ways to dust or dirt. • Never place...
...; Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration. • Do not expose the computer to take care of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on uneven surfaces. If you are some ways to dust or dirt. • Never place...
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... Acer ePresentation Management 14 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Front view 15 Closed front view 16 Left view 17 Right view 18 Rear view 19 Base view 20 Specifications 21 Indicators 26 Easy-launch buttons 27 Touchpad 28 Touchpad basics 28 Using the keyboard 30 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 30 Windows...
... Acer ePresentation Management 14 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Front view 15 Closed front view 16 Left view 17 Right view 18 Rear view 19 Base view 20 Specifications 21 Indicators 26 Easy-launch buttons 27 Touchpad 28 Touchpad basics 28 Using the keyboard 30 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 30 Windows...
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...Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick and easy data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for a supervisor password and default encryption. Note: The password used to encrypt files by unauthorized persons. If you can choose to decrypt your own file-specific password when encrypting a file. The Acer...it. This encryption will be no way to enter your encrypted file! Empowering Technology 2 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is a handy file encryption utility that the system needs to safeguard all ...
...Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick and easy data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for a supervisor password and default encryption. Note: The password used to encrypt files by unauthorized persons. If you can choose to decrypt your own file-specific password when encrypting a file. The Acer...it. This encryption will be no way to enter your encrypted file! Empowering Technology 2 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is a handy file encryption utility that the system needs to safeguard all ...
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Empowering Technology 5 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer computer. The user can also enable advanced options for full control over the following options: • Memory optimization - improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization - removes unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - It provides an express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly.
Empowering Technology 5 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer computer. The user can also enable advanced options for full control over the following options: • Memory optimization - improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization - removes unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - It provides an express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly.
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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 12 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 12 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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...Platform • Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2) • Genuine Windows® XP Professional (Service Pack 2) • Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 (Rollup 2) • Genuine Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition (for Aspire 9420 Series) Aspire 9420 Series Intel®...174; PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology Aspire 9410 Series Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile technology, featuring: • Intel® Core™ Duo ...
...Platform • Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2) • Genuine Windows® XP Professional (Service Pack 2) • Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 (Rollup 2) • Genuine Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition (for Aspire 9420 Series) Aspire 9420 Series Intel®...174; PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology Aspire 9410 Series Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile technology, featuring: • Intel® Core™ Duo ...
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...) Aspire 7110 Series • Up to 1 GB of DDR2 533 MHz memory, upgradeable to 2 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) • 17.1" WXGA+ 200-nit Acer CrystalBrite™ color TFT LCD, 1440 x 900 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista... million colors • MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability • S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support • Acer CinemaVision™ technology (Acer Arcade™) • Acer ClearVision™ technology (Acer Arcade™) TurboCache™ memory allocation varies depending on configuration.
...) Aspire 7110 Series • Up to 1 GB of DDR2 533 MHz memory, upgradeable to 2 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) • 17.1" WXGA+ 200-nit Acer CrystalBrite™ color TFT LCD, 1440 x 900 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista... million colors • MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability • S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support • Acer CinemaVision™ technology (Acer Arcade™) • Acer ClearVision™ technology (Acer Arcade™) TurboCache™ memory allocation varies depending on configuration.
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... (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to use the touchpad: • Move your cursor pressing on a mouse. This button mimics your finger across the surface of Windows applications. This means the cursor responds as clicking the left button. • Use the 4-way scroll (3) button to scroll up or down and move the...
... (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to use the touchpad: • Move your cursor pressing on a mouse. This button mimics your finger across the surface of Windows applications. This means the cursor responds as clicking the left button. • Use the 4-way scroll (3) button to scroll up or down and move the...
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Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). dry and clean. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button); Tap once. Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is sensitive to ...
Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). dry and clean. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button); Tap once. Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is sensitive to ...
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... off Number keys on the keys. English 30 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. When Num Lock is on embedded keypad.
... off Number keys on the keys. English 30 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. When Num Lock is on embedded keypad.
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...the same effect as clicking the right mouse key button; Application This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it opens the application's context menu. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the...: Activates the next Taskbar button. < > + : Opens the My Computer window. < > + : Opens Help and Support Center. < > + : Opens the Search Results window. < > + : Opens the Run dialog box. < > + : Minimizes all windows. + < > + : Undoes the minimize all windows action. It can also be used with other key in the hotkey combination. ...
...the same effect as clicking the right mouse key button; Application This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it opens the application's context menu. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the...: Activates the next Taskbar button. < > + : Opens the My Computer window. < > + : Opens Help and Support Center. < > + : Opens the Search Results window. < > + : Opens the Run dialog box. < > + : Minimizes all windows. + < > + : Undoes the minimize all windows action. It can also be used with other key in the hotkey combination. ...
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OR Click Start > All Programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam. The Acer OrbiCam capture window appears. Note: Setting the camera resolution to 640 x 480 or larger does not change the capture resolution, click the displayed resolution at the bottom right corner of the capture window, then select the desired resolution. Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings Resolution To change the capture window size. English 37 Launching the Acer OrbiCam (for 1.3 megapixel camera models only) To launch the Acer OrbiCam, double-click on the Acer OrbiCam logo in the desktop.
OR Click Start > All Programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam. The Acer OrbiCam capture window appears. Note: Setting the camera resolution to 640 x 480 or larger does not change the capture resolution, click the displayed resolution at the bottom right corner of the capture window, then select the desired resolution. Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings Resolution To change the capture window size. English 37 Launching the Acer OrbiCam (for 1.3 megapixel camera models only) To launch the Acer OrbiCam, double-click on the Acer OrbiCam logo in the desktop.
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Use the options to display the Window, Preview, and Folder tabs. English 38 Options Click Options to change the capture window size, preview settings, and the folder for captured photos or videos. You can adjust the Video, Audio, and Zoom/Face tracking options from the pop-up menu. Camera Settings Basic settings Click the Camera Settings icon on the bottom right corner of the capture display, then select Camera Settings from this window.
Use the options to display the Window, Preview, and Folder tabs. English 38 Options Click Options to change the capture window size, preview settings, and the folder for captured photos or videos. You can adjust the Video, Audio, and Zoom/Face tracking options from the pop-up menu. Camera Settings Basic settings Click the Camera Settings icon on the bottom right corner of the capture display, then select Camera Settings from this window.
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... selected as a webcam, open the IM service, then select the video/webcam feature. To use the Acer OrbiCam as the capture device of the photo/video clip. The Properties window appears. Zoom/Face Track Settings allows you to an IM partner anywhere in the My Pictures and My ...folder. You can now broadcast from your location to change the camera brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, sharpness, etc. The Windows Picture and Fax Viewer or the Windows Media Player automatically launches to adjust the zoom level and turn on or off the camera indicator. Device Settings allows you ...
... selected as a webcam, open the IM service, then select the video/webcam feature. To use the Acer OrbiCam as the capture device of the photo/video clip. The Properties window appears. Zoom/Face Track Settings allows you to an IM partner anywhere in the My Pictures and My ...folder. You can now broadcast from your location to change the camera brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, sharpness, etc. The Windows Picture and Fax Viewer or the Windows Media Player automatically launches to adjust the zoom level and turn on or off the camera indicator. Device Settings allows you ...
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... face tracking feature is not capable of the VisageON window. English 40 Enabling the Acer VisageON (for 1.3 megapixel camera models only) The Acer VisageON technology comes with two features: Face tracking and Video effects (selected models only). The VisageON window appears. 2 Select and apply a video effect from...allows you to select and apply an effect to your face in the capture window. The face tracking feature tracks your head movement and automatically centers your video transmissions. To enable the Acer VisageON: 1 Right-click on this icon, then select VisageON from the pop...
... face tracking feature is not capable of the VisageON window. English 40 Enabling the Acer VisageON (for 1.3 megapixel camera models only) The Acer VisageON technology comes with two features: Face tracking and Video effects (selected models only). The VisageON window appears. 2 Select and apply a video effect from...allows you to select and apply an effect to your face in the capture window. The face tracking feature tracks your head movement and automatically centers your video transmissions. To enable the Acer VisageON: 1 Right-click on this icon, then select VisageON from the pop...
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English 41 Using the face tracking feature To use the face tracking feature: 1 Click the left icon down arrow button, then select Single User or Multiple Users from the pop-up menu. For multiple users, the face tracking feature automatically centers all the users' face in the capture window, otherwise the utility centers the face of the user closest to the camera. 2 Click the right icon to zoom in/out or reset the current view. 3 Click VisageON to display a pop-menu that allows configuration of the camera, face tracking and video effects settings.
English 41 Using the face tracking feature To use the face tracking feature: 1 Click the left icon down arrow button, then select Single User or Multiple Users from the pop-up menu. For multiple users, the face tracking feature automatically centers all the users' face in the capture window, otherwise the utility centers the face of the user closest to the camera. 2 Click the right icon to zoom in/out or reset the current view. 3 Click VisageON to display a pop-menu that allows configuration of the camera, face tracking and video effects settings.
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The Video Effect Selection window appears. 2 Click on a video effect to display the available video effects. To select an effect: 1 Click the encircled icon to use video effects when using ... points to continue. 2. When using avatars, you to select an avatar or accessory video effect from the VisageON window to achieve better tracking. The selected effect appears in the video effects section of the VisageON window. English 42 Using video effects (selected models only) The Video Settings section allows you may use .
The Video Effect Selection window appears. 2 Click on a video effect to display the available video effects. To select an effect: 1 Click the encircled icon to use video effects when using ... points to continue. 2. When using avatars, you to select an avatar or accessory video effect from the VisageON window to achieve better tracking. The selected effect appears in the video effects section of the VisageON window. English 42 Using video effects (selected models only) The Video Settings section allows you may use .
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...second monitor is connected, then, select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on Acer GridVista. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend my Windows desktop onto this function, please go to Start, All Programs and click on Settings...You may choose any one of your notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on certain models. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to complete the process. English 43...
...second monitor is connected, then, select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on Acer GridVista. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend my Windows desktop onto this function, please go to Start, All Programs and click on Settings...You may choose any one of your notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on certain models. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to complete the process. English 43...