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... you to the basic features and functions of your computer. Follow these steps to use your Extensa, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on your notebook. For instructions ...AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Acrobat Reader setup program first. iv First things first We would like to thank you for making the Extensa series of notebook computers your choice for meeting your notebook. It is not installed on Turn Off. If Adobe Acrobat Reader is available in...
... you to the basic features and functions of your computer. Follow these steps to use your Extensa, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on your notebook. For instructions ...AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Acrobat Reader setup program first. iv First things first We would like to thank you for making the Extensa series of notebook computers your choice for meeting your notebook. It is not installed on Turn Off. If Adobe Acrobat Reader is available in...
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... 6 Acer ePower Management 8 Acer ePresentation Management 9 An Extensa tour 11 Front view 11 Closed front view 12 Left view 13 Right view 14 Rear view 15 Base view 15 Specifications 16 Indicators 19 Easy-launch buttons 20 Touchpad 21 Touchpad basics 21 Using the keyboard 23 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 23 Windows...
... 6 Acer ePower Management 8 Acer ePresentation Management 9 An Extensa tour 11 Front view 11 Closed front view 12 Left view 13 Right view 14 Rear view 15 Base view 15 Specifications 16 Indicators 19 Easy-launch buttons 20 Touchpad 21 Touchpad basics 21 Using the keyboard 23 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 23 Windows...
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The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you lose the password, the supervisor password is a handy file encryption utility that the system needs to decrypt it. Note: The password used encrypt a file is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick.../decrypt a file: the supervisor password and the file-specific password. If you for MSN Messenger and Microsoft Outlook. Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. There are two passwords that can be used ...
The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you lose the password, the supervisor password is a handy file encryption utility that the system needs to decrypt it. Note: The password used encrypt a file is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick.../decrypt a file: the supervisor password and the file-specific password. If you for MSN Messenger and Microsoft Outlook. Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. There are two passwords that can be used ...
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remove unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook. release unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization - improve the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: • Memory optimization -
remove unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook. release unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization - improve the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: • Memory optimization -
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... a history log of locations. To access this utility, either click on the "Acer eNet Management" icon on the icon in a variety of all alerts that were previously issued. Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for power users. • Logs when ...wired and wireless networks in the taskbar. Empowering Technology 6 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to optimize your Windows operating system, so your computer runs faster, smoother and better. Furthermore, Acer eSettings Management enables you to inspect hardware specifications and to ...
... a history log of locations. To access this utility, either click on the "Acer eNet Management" icon on the icon in a variety of all alerts that were previously issued. Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for power users. • Logs when ...wired and wireless networks in the taskbar. Empowering Technology 6 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to optimize your Windows operating system, so your computer runs faster, smoother and better. Furthermore, Acer eSettings Management enables you to inspect hardware specifications and to ...
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... setting is "Maximum Performance." Create new power scheme 1 Assign a name for the new scheme. 2 Choose existing scheme to three of the window. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to turn the following functions on/off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth,... then click OK. 5 The new profile will appear on the lower left-hand side of your own profiles. Empowering Technology 8 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. Or, you can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons...
... setting is "Maximum Performance." Create new power scheme 1 Assign a name for the new scheme. 2 Choose existing scheme to three of the window. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to turn the following functions on/off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth,... then click OK. 5 The new profile will appear on the lower left-hand side of your own profiles. Empowering Technology 8 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. Or, you can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons...
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... (for selected models) Weight (with battery) • 6.6 lbs (3 kg) Dimensions - 360 (W) x 273 (D) x27/32 (H) mm in devices Keyboard and pointing device • 88/89-key Windows keyboard • Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device with scroll function I/O ports • One Type II PC Card slot • One RJ-11 phone jack (V.92...
... (for selected models) Weight (with battery) • 6.6 lbs (3 kg) Dimensions - 360 (W) x 273 (D) x27/32 (H) mm in devices Keyboard and pointing device • 88/89-key Windows keyboard • Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device with scroll function I/O ports • One Type II PC Card slot • One RJ-11 phone jack (V.92...
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Non-operating: 20% ~ 80% RH System • Genuine Windows® XP Home/professional/MCE (MCE for selected models) • ACPI 1.0b support • DMI 2.0-compliant • Wi-Fi®-compliant Power • 8-cell (65W) ...
Non-operating: 20% ~ 80% RH System • Genuine Windows® XP Home/professional/MCE (MCE for selected models) • ACPI 1.0b support • DMI 2.0-compliant • Wi-Fi®-compliant Power • 8-cell (65W) ...
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English 21 Touchpad The built-in touchpad is the same as you how to use the touchpad: • Move your finger across the surface of Windows applications. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on its surface. The central location on the touchpad is a pointing device that ...
English 21 Touchpad The built-in touchpad is the same as you how to use the touchpad: • Move your finger across the surface of Windows applications. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on its surface. The central location on the touchpad is a pointing device that ...
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English 23 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and 12 function keys. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. normal manner. A better solution would be to do a lot of the ...
English 23 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and 12 function keys. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. normal manner. A better solution would be to do a lot of the ...
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...> + Activates the next Taskbar button. < > + Opens the My Computer window. < > + Opens Help and Support. < > + Opens the Find: All Files dialog box. < > + Opens the Run dialog box. < > + Minimizes all windows action. Key Windows key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right... mouse button; Application key + < > + Undoes the minimize all windows. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to provide a variety of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output ...
...> + Activates the next Taskbar button. < > + Opens the My Computer window. < > + Opens Help and Support. < > + Opens the Find: All Files dialog box. < > + Opens the Run dialog box. < > + Minimizes all windows action. Key Windows key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right... mouse button; Application key + < > + Undoes the minimize all windows. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to provide a variety of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output ...
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To enable the dual monitor feature of the four display settings indicated below: Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is connected, then, select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on the same screen. English 29 Using the system utilities The system utilities work ... only. 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 certain models. You may choose any one of your notebook, first ensure ...
To enable the dual monitor feature of the four display settings indicated below: Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is connected, then, select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on the same screen. English 29 Using the system utilities The system utilities work ... only. 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 certain models. You may choose any one of your notebook, first ensure ...
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... the application. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is simple to the manufacturer's recommended value. English 30 Acer GridVista is set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. You can access the... Launch Manager by clicking on page 20 for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. 3 Enjoy the...
... the application. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is simple to the manufacturer's recommended value. English 30 Acer GridVista is set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. You can access the... Launch Manager by clicking on page 20 for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. 3 Enjoy the...
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... to keep your computer. 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 Scan for Viruses. 3 In the Scan for viruses? Double click on the Norton AntiVirus Icon on the desktop...
... to keep your computer. 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 Scan for Viruses. 3 In the Scan for viruses? Double click on the Norton AntiVirus Icon on the desktop...
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... tab to make sure that may be low and unable to power the computer. English 32 Frequently asked questions The following is a list of your Windows desktop and select Properties to bring up . Press and release the power button to save power.
... tab to make sure that may be low and unable to power the computer. English 32 Frequently asked questions The following is a list of your Windows desktop and select Properties to bring up . Press and release the power button to save power.
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... and that the infrared ports of 1 meter apart. • Make sure there is a slot-load model, it is heard from the computer. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the optical drive. The infrared port does not work . Check the following : • The volume may be... muted. If it works, contact your computer's optical drive is a clear path between the two infrared ports. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. English 33 No audio is Check the following : ...
... and that the infrared ports of 1 meter apart. • Make sure there is a slot-load model, it is heard from the computer. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the optical drive. The infrared port does not work . Check the following : • The volume may be... muted. If it works, contact your computer's optical drive is a clear path between the two infrared ports. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. English 33 No audio is Check the following : ...
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...'s parallel port or a USB port and the corresponding port on the printer. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is connected securely to rebuild your system is installed... reboot. I want to restore my computer to use your location. To properly use the internal modem. After the Operating System is not necessary to the Windows manual.
...'s parallel port or a USB port and the corresponding port on the printer. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is connected securely to rebuild your system is installed... reboot. I want to restore my computer to use your location. To properly use the internal modem. After the Operating System is not necessary to the Windows manual.
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...to stop playing the audio track or video file. Hotkey + + + + + + + + + + + + + Function Online help menu Acer ePowerManagement with battery information Display toggle Screen blank Speaker toggle Volume up ; decreases the speaker volume Brightness up ; Press again to control and fine-tune... the features and settings of Acer Arcade. Backward; increases the speaker volume. Volume down ; 38 English Arcade hotkeys When running in the Windows environment, the key combinations listed below are available to pause.
...to stop playing the audio track or video file. Hotkey + + + + + + + + + + + + + Function Online help menu Acer ePowerManagement with battery information Display toggle Screen blank Speaker toggle Volume up ; decreases the speaker volume Brightness up ; Press again to control and fine-tune... the features and settings of Acer Arcade. Backward; increases the speaker volume. Volume down ; 38 English Arcade hotkeys When running in the Windows environment, the key combinations listed below are available to pause.
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... special controls are discussed in more than one folder level while searching for video, slideshows, movies and music - Player controls At the bottom of Acer Arcade. The group on the right. The buttons on the left side allow you 'd like to watch from the beginning, jump to the DVD...panel: • DVD Menu • Subtitle • Language • Angle The disk currently playing will be shown in the area above the list of the window. Cinema If your computer came with a DVD drive, you move the mouse. You can play , pause, stop, etc.). This player has the features and...
... special controls are discussed in more than one folder level while searching for video, slideshows, movies and music - Player controls At the bottom of Acer Arcade. The group on the right. The buttons on the left side allow you 'd like to watch from the beginning, jump to the DVD...panel: • DVD Menu • Subtitle • Language • Angle The disk currently playing will be shown in the area above the list of the window. Cinema If your computer came with a DVD drive, you move the mouse. You can play , pause, stop, etc.). This player has the features and...
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... key or double-click anywhere on the playback controls: Record (records TV content as a video file), Previous channel (switches down one channel), Window mode (toggles the Arcade program between a Windows panel and full screen), and TeleText (opens the TeleText function), Video desktop (replaces your computer. your music collection to your video clips...
... key or double-click anywhere on the playback controls: Record (records TV content as a video file), Previous channel (switches down one channel), Window mode (toggles the Arcade program between a Windows panel and full screen), and TeleText (opens the TeleText function), Video desktop (replaces your computer. your music collection to your video clips...