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...and focusing on how to reduce eyestrain. 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 ... eyes. 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 • ...
...and focusing on how to reduce eyestrain. 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 ... eyes. 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 • ...
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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, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off. • Use the power button You can also shut down the computer...
... 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, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off. • Use the power button You can also shut down the computer...
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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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Note: The password used to encrypt files by unauthorized persons. It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick and easy data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for MSN Messenger and Microsoft... Outlook. If you for a supervisor password and default encryption. Be sure to safeguard all related passwords! The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you lose both passwords, there will be no way to decrypt your own file-specific password when encrypting a ...
Note: The password used to encrypt files by unauthorized persons. It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick and easy data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for MSN Messenger and Microsoft... Outlook. If you for a supervisor password and default encryption. Be sure to safeguard all related passwords! The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you lose both passwords, there will be no way to decrypt your own file-specific password when encrypting a ...
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It provides an express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly. The user can also enable advanced options for full control over the following options: • Memory optimization - removes unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - 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.
It provides an express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly. The user can also enable advanced options for full control over the following options: • Memory optimization - removes unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - 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.
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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. 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.
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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. 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.
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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® ... 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® ... 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 9420/9410 Series • Up to 2 GB of DDR2 533/667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) 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...
...Aspire 9420/9410 Series • Up to 2 GB of DDR2 533/667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) 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...
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... cursor. • Press the left and right buttons on the right scroll bar of the touchpad. 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 perform selection and execution functions. Tapping on...
... cursor. • Press the left and right buttons on the right scroll bar of the touchpad. 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 perform selection and execution functions. Tapping on...
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... and hold to drag the cursor. Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. Select Click once. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Tap once. Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is sensitive to finger movement; The touchpad is enabled on the second tap and...
... and hold to drag the cursor. Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. Select Click once. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Tap once. Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is sensitive to finger movement; The touchpad is enabled on the second tap and...
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... Hold while using cursor-control 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 cursor-control keys. When Scroll Lock is off . Hold while using on , the screen...
... Hold while using cursor-control 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 cursor-control keys. When Scroll Lock is off . Hold while using on , the screen...
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... 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. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking...of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. English 31 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. It can also be used with other key in the hotkey combination. it...
... 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. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking...of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. English 31 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. It can also be used with other key in the hotkey combination. it...
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OR Click Start > All Programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam. Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings Resolution To change the capture window size. 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. 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. The Acer OrbiCam capture window appears.
OR Click Start > All Programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam. Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings Resolution To change the capture window size. 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. 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. The Acer OrbiCam capture window appears.
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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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Capturing photos/videos To capture a photo or a video clip, rotate the Acer OrbiCam to change the camera brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, sharpness, etc. To use the Acer OrbiCam as the capture device of the photo/video clip. The Properties window appears. Device Settings allows you to get the desired angle, then click the Take...
Capturing photos/videos To capture a photo or a video clip, rotate the Acer OrbiCam to change the camera brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, sharpness, etc. To use the Acer OrbiCam as the capture device of the photo/video clip. The Properties window appears. Device Settings allows you to get the desired angle, then click the Take...
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... allows you to select and apply an effect to your video transmissions. To enable the Acer VisageON: 1 Right-click on this icon, then select VisageON from the right section. The VisageON window appears. 2 Select and apply a video effect from the left section of centering your... face in the capture window. English 40 Enabling the Acer VisageON (for 1.3 megapixel camera models only) The Acer VisageON technology comes with two features: Face tracking...
... allows you to select and apply an effect to your video transmissions. To enable the Acer VisageON: 1 Right-click on this icon, then select VisageON from the right section. The VisageON window appears. 2 Select and apply a video effect from the left section of centering your... face in the capture window. English 40 Enabling the Acer VisageON (for 1.3 megapixel camera models only) The Acer VisageON technology comes with two features: Face tracking...
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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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... chat/ video sessions or call conferences. To select an effect: 1 Click the encircled icon to select an avatar or accessory video effect from the VisageON window to continue. 2. When using avatars, you to display the available video effects. The selected effect appears in the video effects section of the VisageON...
... chat/ video sessions or call conferences. To select an effect: 1 Click the encircled icon to select an avatar or accessory video effect from the VisageON window to continue. 2. When using avatars, you to display the available video effects. The selected effect appears in the video effects section of the VisageON...
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... that the second monitor is only available on Acer GridVista. Acer GridVista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. You may choose any one of your notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on Settings. English 43 Using the system...
... that the second monitor is only available on Acer GridVista. Acer GridVista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. You may choose any one of your notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on Settings. English 43 Using the system...