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... high-brightness TFT LCD,16 ms(Typical on/off)/ 5 ms(Average gregy-to-grey) response time • Supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVistaTM • NVIDIA® GeForce8600M GT/GS with InviLink Nplify wireless technology, or • Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG (...dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) network connection Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® solution, supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology System Memory • DDR II 533/677 SDRAM memory interface design. 2 memory slots, 2GB maximum gmemory for one Slotg. ...
... high-brightness TFT LCD,16 ms(Typical on/off)/ 5 ms(Average gregy-to-grey) response time • Supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVistaTM • NVIDIA® GeForce8600M GT/GS with InviLink Nplify wireless technology, or • Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG (...dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) network connection Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® solution, supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology System Memory • DDR II 533/677 SDRAM memory interface design. 2 memory slots, 2GB maximum gmemory for one Slotg. ...
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...with PTT approval; Wake-on -Ring ready Input Devices • Darfon 17 KB - FV2-New Aspire gcommom K/B • 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support • Touch pad with ...Ethernet; • DVI-D (ture digital video interface) with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) support • Acer ArcadeTM featuring Acer CinemaVisionTM and Acer ClearVision technologies Audio • Dolby®-certified surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers and one subwoofer supporting...
...with PTT approval; Wake-on -Ring ready Input Devices • Darfon 17 KB - FV2-New Aspire gcommom K/B • 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support • Touch pad with ...Ethernet; • DVI-D (ture digital video interface) with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) support • Acer ArcadeTM featuring Acer CinemaVisionTM and Acer ClearVision technologies Audio • Dolby®-certified surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers and one subwoofer supporting...
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When the scan is an anti-virus utility that tun unattended on the Windows desktop. 2. 2Select Tasks & Scans. 3. For more information, please refer to stop working. You can schegdule customized virus scans that can protect against viruses, keeping your ...
When the scan is an anti-virus utility that tun unattended on the Windows desktop. 2. 2Select Tasks & Scans. 3. For more information, please refer to stop working. You can schegdule customized virus scans that can protect against viruses, keeping your ...
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... use finger on the right scroll bar of the touchpad dry and clean. Main touchpad (2) Tap twice (at the same speed as the surface of Windows applications. Tapping hard will show you move your finger on the touchpad on the palmrest provides optimumg comfort and support. Touchpad Basics The following items...
... use finger on the right scroll bar of the touchpad dry and clean. Main touchpad (2) Tap twice (at the same speed as the surface of Windows applications. Tapping hard will show you move your finger on the touchpad on the palmrest provides optimumg comfort and support. Touchpad Basics The following items...
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... you can toggle on , all alphabetic characters are typed in numeric mode. When Scroll Lock is on and off. Chapter 1 15 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Lock Keys and Embedded Numeric Keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to do a lot of.... scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Using the Keyboard The full-sized keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys.
... you can toggle on , all alphabetic characters are typed in numeric mode. When Scroll Lock is on and off. Chapter 1 15 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Lock Keys and Embedded Numeric Keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to do a lot of.... scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Using the Keyboard The full-sized keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys.
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...menu. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other keys to provide a variety of functions: + : Display the desktop. + : Opens Windows Exploer. + : Opens the Find (All Files dialog box). + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets. + : Lock your computer (if you are connected to a... network domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to a network domain) . + : Minimizes all windows. + : Open the Run dialog box. + : Cycle through program on the taskbar. + : Open Ease of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume ...
...menu. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other keys to provide a variety of functions: + : Display the desktop. + : Opens Windows Exploer. + : Opens the Find (All Files dialog box). + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets. + : Lock your computer (if you are connected to a... network domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to a network domain) . + : Minimizes all windows. + : Open the Run dialog box. + : Cycle through program on the taskbar. + : Open Ease of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume ...
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Changing the Acer OrbiCam Settings Resolution To change the capture window size. 20 Chapter 1 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. The Acer OrbiCam capture window will appear as below. Launching the Acer OrbiCam To launch the Acer OrbiCam, double-click on the Acer OrbiCam icon on the desktop, or click Start > All Programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam.
Changing the Acer OrbiCam Settings Resolution To change the capture window size. 20 Chapter 1 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. The Acer OrbiCam capture window will appear as below. Launching the Acer OrbiCam To launch the Acer OrbiCam, double-click on the Acer OrbiCam icon on the desktop, or click Start > All Programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam.
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Use the options to display the Window, Preview, and Folder tabs. Options Click Options to change the capture window size, preview settings, and the folder for captured photos or videos. Chapter 1 21
Use the options to display the Window, Preview, and Folder tabs. Options Click Options to change the capture window size, preview settings, and the folder for captured photos or videos. Chapter 1 21
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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. 22 Chapter 1 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. 22 Chapter 1 You can adjust the Video, Audio, and Zoom/Face tracking options from the pop-up menu.
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... on /off . Zoom/Face Track Settings allows you to adjust the zoom level and turn on or off the camera indicator. The Windows Picture and Fax Viewer or the Windows Media Player automatically launches to get the desired angle, then click the Take a Picture or Record a Video button. Note: By default, all...Device Settings allows you to change the camera brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, sharpness, etc. Capturing Photos/Videos To capture a photo or a video clip, rotate the Acer OrbiCam to display or play a preview of the photo/video clip. Capture Settings From the Camera Settings...
... on /off . Zoom/Face Track Settings allows you to adjust the zoom level and turn on or off the camera indicator. The Windows Picture and Fax Viewer or the Windows Media Player automatically launches to get the desired angle, then click the Take a Picture or Record a Video button. Note: By default, all...Device Settings allows you to change the camera brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, sharpness, etc. Capturing Photos/Videos To capture a photo or a video clip, rotate the Acer OrbiCam to display or play a preview of the photo/video clip. Capture Settings From the Camera Settings...
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...Right click on this icon, then select VisageON from your location to enable the Acer VisageON. 1. Change the face tracking settings and options in the capture window. Using the Face Tracking Feature To use the Acer OrbiCam as a webcam, open the IM service, then select the video/webcam ...from the pop-up menu. Enabling the Acer VisageON (for 1.3 megapixel camera models only) The Acer VisageON technology comes with two features: Face tracking. Using the Acer OrbiCam as Webcam The Acer OrbiCam is not capable of centering your face beyond the capture window frame. To use the face tracking ...
...Right click on this icon, then select VisageON from your location to enable the Acer VisageON. 1. Change the face tracking settings and options in the capture window. Using the Face Tracking Feature To use the Acer OrbiCam as a webcam, open the IM service, then select the video/webcam ...from the pop-up menu. Enabling the Acer VisageON (for 1.3 megapixel camera models only) The Acer VisageON technology comes with two features: Face tracking. Using the Acer OrbiCam as Webcam The Acer OrbiCam is not capable of centering your face beyond the capture window frame. To use the face tracking ...
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To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface. Change power settings as ... Select whether this profile is Maximum Performance. You can also define up to turn ... speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to three of the window. 28 Chapter 1 To Create a New Power Profile 1. Click Save as desired. 2. The new profile will appear in the profile list. Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. Battery Status For real-time battery life estimates...
To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface. Change power settings as ... Select whether this profile is Maximum Performance. You can also define up to turn ... speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to three of the window. 28 Chapter 1 To Create a New Power Profile 1. Click Save as desired. 2. The new profile will appear in the profile list. Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. Battery Status For real-time battery life estimates...
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...integrated with TPM on -the-fly file encryption for quick and easy data encryption/decryption and also supports on computers equipped with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for MSN Messenger and Microsoft Outlook. Be sure to encrypt files by unauthorized persons. It is the... being accessed by default, or you lose the password, the supervisor password is conveniently integrated with the TPM hardware. Acer TPM-Based eDataSecurity Management Acer TPM-based eDataSecurity Management is a handy file encryption utility that the system needs to decrypt it. Note: The password...
...integrated with TPM on -the-fly file encryption for quick and easy data encryption/decryption and also supports on computers equipped with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for MSN Messenger and Microsoft Outlook. Be sure to encrypt files by unauthorized persons. It is the... being accessed by default, or you lose the password, the supervisor password is conveniently integrated with the TPM hardware. Acer TPM-Based eDataSecurity Management Acer TPM-based eDataSecurity Management is a handy file encryption utility that the system needs to decrypt it. Note: The password...
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... computer did not come with the need for recovery disks provided by the manufacturer. Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specification, change BIOS passwords or other Windows settings, and to CD or DVD. To ensure the best results when recovering the... system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management, detach all peripherals (except external Acer ODD, if equipped), including the Acer ezDock. Be default, user-created ...
... computer did not come with the need for recovery disks provided by the manufacturer. Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specification, change BIOS passwords or other Windows settings, and to CD or DVD. To ensure the best results when recovering the... system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management, detach all peripherals (except external Acer ODD, if equipped), including the Acer ezDock. Be default, user-created ...
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It provides an express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly. Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of the Windows XP system. • Memory optimization: releases unused memory and check usage. 36 Chapter 1 The user can also enable advanced options for full control over the following options: • Disk optimization: removes unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization: improves the usability and performance of the Acer notebook.
It provides an express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly. Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of the Windows XP system. • Memory optimization: releases unused memory and check usage. 36 Chapter 1 The user can also enable advanced options for full control over the following options: • Disk optimization: removes unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization: improves the usability and performance of the Acer notebook.
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... is simple to Start > All Programs and click on Settings. Acer GridVista is only available on the same screen. To access this monitor. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each window into the appropriate grid. 3. Enjoy the convenience of the four...notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on certain models. Acer GridVista is connected, then select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on Acer GridVista. Drag and drop each display from the task bar. 2. Select the secondary ...
... is simple to Start > All Programs and click on Settings. Acer GridVista is only available on the same screen. To access this monitor. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each window into the appropriate grid. 3. Enjoy the convenience of the four...notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on certain models. Acer GridVista is connected, then select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on Acer GridVista. Drag and drop each display from the task bar. 2. Select the secondary ...
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System Board Major Chips Item VGA LAN USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM Bluetooth Wireless 802.11 a+b+g PCMCIA Audio Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Normal voltage Charge ...
System Board Major Chips Item VGA LAN USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM Bluetooth Wireless 802.11 a+b+g PCMCIA Audio Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Normal voltage Charge ...
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...the connector. A loose connection can cause the drive to fail. The label can cause damage to it. Follow the instructions in the message window. The following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer: q Numeric keypad q External keyboard If any label attached to the drive or can... cause an error. Follow the instructions in the message window. Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the system board. If an error occurs, reconnect the connector on ...
...the connector. A loose connection can cause the drive to fail. The label can cause damage to it. Follow the instructions in the message window. The following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer: q Numeric keypad q External keyboard If any label attached to the drive or can... cause an error. Follow the instructions in the message window. Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the system board. If an error occurs, reconnect the connector on ...
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... disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 45. DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. The system doesn't resume from the computer. Keyboard (if control is damaged. Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Action...
... disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 45. DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. The system doesn't resume from the computer. Keyboard (if control is damaged. Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Action...