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...at a higher level than your eyes. 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 ...eyestrain. xi 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 •...
...at a higher level than your eyes. 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 ...eyestrain. xi 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 cord, do any of your AC adapter: • Do not connect the adapter to direct sunlight. Taking care of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start then click on Shut Down. • Use the power button You can also shut down the computer. Also, the total...
... power cord, do any of your AC adapter: • Do not connect the adapter to direct sunlight. Taking care of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start then click on Shut Down. • Use the power button You can also shut down the computer. Also, the total...
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... care of your battery pack xv Cleaning and servicing xv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer ePresentation Management 6 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) 7 Acer eLock Management 8 Acer eRecovery Management 10 Acer eSettings Management 12 Windows Mobility Center (for Windows Vista only) 13 Your Acer notebook tour 14 Closed front view 15 Left view...
... care of your battery pack xv Cleaning and servicing xv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer ePresentation Management 6 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) 7 Acer eLock Management 8 Acer eRecovery Management 10 Acer eSettings Management 12 Windows Mobility Center (for Windows Vista only) 13 Your Acer notebook tour 14 Closed front view 15 Left view...
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...plan you want your computer to use. 5 Click "OK" to from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select "Acer ePower Management". To edit a power plan: Editing a power plan allows you wish... to switch to save your power management options. Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user...
...plan you want your computer to use. 5 Click "OK" to from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select "Acer ePower Management". To edit a power plan: Editing a power plan allows you wish... to switch to save your power management options. Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user...
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Click the sleep and hibernate modes. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. to the panel in If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you are currently using. To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to save your new settings. 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon.
Click the sleep and hibernate modes. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. to the panel in If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you are currently using. To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to save your new settings. 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon.
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...both passwords, there will be no way to decrypt your own password when encrypting a file. Empowering Technology 7 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that the system needs to decrypt it. Be sure to safeguard all related passwords...! It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data encryption/decryption and also ...
...both passwords, there will be no way to decrypt your own password when encrypting a file. Empowering Technology 7 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that the system needs to decrypt it. Be sure to safeguard all related passwords...! It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data encryption/decryption and also ...
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... easy-to-find place, so you change locations, networks or activities. Empowering Technology 13 Windows Mobility Center (for Windows Vista only) The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in the Start menu Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on...
... easy-to-find place, so you change locations, networks or activities. Empowering Technology 13 Windows Mobility Center (for Windows Vista only) The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in the Start menu Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on...
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20 English Specifications Operating system Platform System memory • Windows Vista™ Business • Windows Vista™ Home Premium • Windows Vista™ Home Basic • Genuine Windows® XP Professional (Service Pack 2) AMD Better By Design program, featuring: •...AMD M690G / ATI SB600 • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology (for selected models) • Acer InviLink™ 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ with Nplify™ ...
20 English Specifications Operating system Platform System memory • Windows Vista™ Business • Windows Vista™ Home Premium • Windows Vista™ Home Basic • Genuine Windows® XP Professional (Service Pack 2) AMD Better By Design program, featuring: •...AMD M690G / ATI SB600 • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology (for selected models) • Acer InviLink™ 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ with Nplify™ ...
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... graphics • 15.4" WXGA TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ • ATI Radeon® X1250 integrated 3D graphics, with up to 896 MB... subsystem • 80/120/160 GB or larger hard disk drive with enhanced Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) (for selected models) • 80/120/160 GB or larger hard disk drive with... Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) (for selected models) • Optical drive options: • DVD-...
... graphics • 15.4" WXGA TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ • ATI Radeon® X1250 integrated 3D graphics, with up to 896 MB... subsystem • 80/120/160 GB or larger hard disk drive with enhanced Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) (for selected models) • 80/120/160 GB or larger hard disk drive with... Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) (for selected models) • Optical drive options: • DVD-...
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... pointing device with 4-way scroll button (manufacturing option) 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support, independent Euro and US dollar sign keys Easy-launch buttons: Acer Empowering Key, Internet, email, user-progammable Productivity keys: Lock, Presentation, Sync Front-access communication switches...
... pointing device with 4-way scroll button (manufacturing option) 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support, independent Euro and US dollar sign keys Easy-launch buttons: Acer Empowering Key, Internet, email, user-progammable Productivity keys: Lock, Presentation, Sync Front-access communication switches...
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...; lock function to lock the notebook when you only need to swipe your finger to log into Windows® again. • Presentation key - 27 English Three productivity keys give users one-touch access to protection and manageability features for a more secure, smarter and ...easier way to an external storage device, for convenient and secure backup. minimizes open windows and prepares your computer system to work. • Lock key - Icon Productivity key Lock Presentation Sync Default application Launch...
...; lock function to lock the notebook when you only need to swipe your finger to log into Windows® again. • Presentation key - 27 English Three productivity keys give users one-touch access to protection and manageability features for a more secure, smarter and ...easier way to an external storage device, for convenient and secure backup. minimizes open windows and prepares your computer system to work. • Lock key - Icon Productivity key Lock Presentation Sync Default application Launch...
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... double-clicking a mouse button); rest your fingers - Note: When using Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (Manufacturing option). The touchpad is enabled on your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. Select Click once. Drag Click and hold to move left / right...'s responsiveness. and your finger on the touchpad on the touchpad to finger movement; It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Tap once. This fingerprint reader or button mimics your touchpad. hence, the lighter the touch, the better the ...
... double-clicking a mouse button); rest your fingers - Note: When using Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (Manufacturing option). The touchpad is enabled on your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. Select Click once. Drag Click and hold to move left / right...'s responsiveness. and your finger on the touchpad on the touchpad to finger movement; It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Tap once. This fingerprint reader or button mimics your touchpad. hence, the lighter the touch, the better the ...
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... keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. English 30 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Hold while using cursor- cursor-control keys. Hold while typing letters on Num Lock off . The keys function as a calculator (complete...
... keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. English 30 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Hold while using cursor- cursor-control keys. Hold while typing letters on Num Lock off . The keys function as a calculator (complete...
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...Search for computers (if you 're not connected to a network domain) < > + : Minimizes all windows < > + : Open the Run dialog box < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Windows Vista or Windows XP, some shortcuts may not function as clicking the right mouse button; This key has the same effect as... described. it launches the Start menu. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on your computer (if you are connected to a network domain),...
...Search for computers (if you 're not connected to a network domain) < > + : Minimizes all windows < > + : Open the Run dialog box < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Windows Vista or Windows XP, some shortcuts may not function as clicking the right mouse button; This key has the same effect as... described. it launches the Start menu. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on your computer (if you are connected to a network domain),...
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... centralized password management with Password Bank, and fast application/website launching and login with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you can now enjoy an extra layer of protection for general reference only... Note: All of the following content is a multi-purpose fingerprint software package integrated with Acer FingerLaunch. Utilizing the uniqueness of one's fingerprint features, Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution has incorporated protection against unauthorized access to your finger! For more ...
... centralized password management with Password Bank, and fast application/website launching and login with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you can now enjoy an extra layer of protection for general reference only... Note: All of the following content is a multi-purpose fingerprint software package integrated with Acer FingerLaunch. Utilizing the uniqueness of one's fingerprint features, Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution has incorporated protection against unauthorized access to your finger! For more ...
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... (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 OK to Start, All Programs and click on Acer GridVista. Acer GridVista is only available on certain models. English 38 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible...
... (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 OK to Start, All Programs and click on Acer GridVista. Acer GridVista is only available on certain models. English 38 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible...
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.... Resolutions lower than this native resoution, the screen expands to fill the computer display. English 41 Frequently asked questions The following is a list of your Windows desktop and select Properties to bring up . The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to an external monitor. Easy solutions are using on...
.... Resolutions lower than this native resoution, the screen expands to fill the computer display. English 41 Frequently asked questions The following is a list of your Windows desktop and select Properties to bring up . The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to an external monitor. Easy solutions are using on...
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... turning on the computer. Nothing should be muted. Check the following : • Make sure that the infrared port is heard from the computer. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. out port on the taskbar. Check the following :... or external speakers are facing each other (+/- 15 degrees) a maximum of a pen or paperclip into the hole and push to the line- In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the optical drive. If it is crossed-out, click on page 32 for printing to an infrared printer...
... turning on the computer. Nothing should be muted. Check the following : • Make sure that the infrared port is heard from the computer. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. out port on the taskbar. Check the following :... or external speakers are facing each other (+/- 15 degrees) a maximum of a pen or paperclip into the hole and push to the line- In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the optical drive. If it is crossed-out, click on page 32 for printing to an infrared printer...
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...Rules and begin setting up your notebook. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to set up your Operating System. After the Operating System is connected securely to complete the installation of your location. The system... will be erased.) It is important to the Windows manual. Note: If your communication software (e.g. HyperTerminal), you need to -disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make sure the D2D...
...Rules and begin setting up your notebook. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to set up your Operating System. After the Operating System is connected securely to complete the installation of your location. The system... will be erased.) It is important to the Windows manual. Note: If your communication software (e.g. HyperTerminal), you need to -disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make sure the D2D...
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Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Rest the cursor over the battery/power icon on -the-go use. • Eject a PC Card if it ...
Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Rest the cursor over the battery/power icon on -the-go use. • Eject a PC Card if it ...