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... should not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you turn off the computer and want to any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on again, wait at least two seconds before powering up. Taking care of your computer...
... should not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you turn off the computer and want to any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on again, wait at least two seconds before powering up. Taking care of your computer...
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... keyboard 23 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 23 Windows keys 24 Hotkeys 24 Special keys 26 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 27 Using a computer security lock 27 Audio 28 Adjusting the volume 28 Using the system utilities 29 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 29 Launch Manager 30 Norton...
... keyboard 23 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 23 Windows keys 24 Hotkeys 24 Special keys 26 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 27 Using a computer security lock 27 Audio 28 Adjusting the volume 28 Using the system utilities 29 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 29 Launch Manager 30 Norton...
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...accessed by unauthorized persons. It is assigned when you for MSN Messenger and Microsoft Outlook. the file-specific password 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 a supervisor password...password is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. Note: The password used to safeguard all related passwords! Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is the unique key that protects your own file-specific password when encrypting a file.
...accessed by unauthorized persons. It is assigned when you for MSN Messenger and Microsoft Outlook. the file-specific password 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 a supervisor password...password is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. Note: The password used to safeguard all related passwords! Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is the unique key that protects your own file-specific password when encrypting a file.
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It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: • Memory optimization - improve the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook. remove unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - release unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization -
It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: • Memory optimization - improve the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook. remove unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - release unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization -
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...location, while offering you the freedom to manually adjust the settings to monitor the system health status. Empowering Technology 6 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications and to match your needs, simply by right-clicking on your computer ... to start the program from the Start menu. Furthermore, Acer eSettings Management enables you boot up your PC. Acer eNet Management Acer eNet Management helps you to quickly and easily connect to optimize your Windows operating system, so your notebook, or start automatically when you...
...location, while offering you the freedom to manually adjust the settings to monitor the system health status. Empowering Technology 6 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications and to match your needs, simply by right-clicking on your computer ... to start the program from the Start menu. Furthermore, Acer eSettings Management enables you boot up your PC. Acer eNet Management Acer eNet Management helps you to quickly and easily connect to optimize your Windows operating system, so your notebook, or start automatically when you...
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... - DC mode To suit your own profiles. AC mode The default setting is "Maximum Performance." To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface, or double-click the Acer ePower Management icon in the task tray. You can define up to the panel on /off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus... mode. 4 Choose which power options best fit your needs, then click OK. 5 The new profile will appear on current usage, refer to three of the window. Empowering Technology 8 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface.
... - DC mode To suit your own profiles. AC mode The default setting is "Maximum Performance." To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface, or double-click the Acer ePower Management icon in the task tray. You can define up to the panel on /off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus... mode. 4 Choose which power options best fit your needs, then click OK. 5 The new profile will appear on current usage, refer to three of the window. Empowering Technology 8 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface.
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...; 915GM/915PM chipsets • Integrated Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG network connection (dual-mode 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology Intel® Celeron® M processor 370/380/390 (1 MB L2 cache,1.50/1.60/1.70 GHz, 400 MHz FSB)... of DDR2 533 MHz memory, upgradeable to 2 GB using two soDIMM modules 15.4" WXGA Acer CrystalBrite™ color TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing on dual displays via Acer GridVista™ 15" XGA color TFT LCD, 1024 x 768 pixel resolution 16.7 million...
...; 915GM/915PM chipsets • Integrated Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG network connection (dual-mode 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology Intel® Celeron® M processor 370/380/390 (1 MB L2 cache,1.50/1.60/1.70 GHz, 400 MHz FSB)... of DDR2 533 MHz memory, upgradeable to 2 GB using two soDIMM modules 15.4" WXGA Acer CrystalBrite™ color TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing on dual displays via Acer GridVista™ 15" XGA color TFT LCD, 1024 x 768 pixel resolution 16.7 million...
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...battery pack 2.5-hour rapid charge; 3.5-hour charge-in jack for AC adapter Acer Arcade Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eDataSecurity / eLock / ePerformance / eRecovery / ePower / eSettings / eNet / ePresentation Management) Acer GridVista™ 2.0 Acer Launch Manager Adobe® Reader® Norton AntiVirus™ NTI CD-Maker... mm (minimum) key travel, international language support Touchpad with 4-way scroll button 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad Four easy-launch buttonss: Internet, email, Empowering Key, one Type II) ...
...battery pack 2.5-hour rapid charge; 3.5-hour charge-in jack for AC adapter Acer Arcade Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eDataSecurity / eLock / ePerformance / eRecovery / ePower / eSettings / eNet / ePresentation Management) Acer GridVista™ 2.0 Acer Launch Manager Adobe® Reader® Norton AntiVirus™ NTI CD-Maker... mm (minimum) key travel, international language support Touchpad with 4-way scroll button 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad Four easy-launch buttonss: Internet, email, Empowering Key, one Type II) ...
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... your cursor pressing on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. Touchpad basics The following items show you move your finger across the surface of Windows applications. Tapping on a mouse. This means the cursor responds as clicking the left button. • Use the 4-way scroll (3) button to perform selection and execution...
... your cursor pressing on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. Touchpad basics The following items show you move your finger across the surface of Windows applications. Tapping on a mouse. This means the cursor responds as clicking the left button. • Use the 4-way scroll (3) button to perform selection and execution...
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.... hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Drag Click and hold to move up/ down/left/ right. The touchpad is enabled on the touchpad to finger movement; Tap twice (at...
.... hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Drag Click and hold to move up/ down/left/ right. The touchpad is enabled on the touchpad to finger movement; Tap twice (at...
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... off Number keys on embedded keypad. English 23 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external keypad. The...
... off Number keys on embedded keypad. English 23 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external keypad. The...
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...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. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking ...the right mouse key button; English 24 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it opens the application's context menu. it launches the Start menu. It...
...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. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking ...the right mouse key button; English 24 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it opens the application's context menu. it launches the Start menu. It...
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...click on the same screen. 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 complete the process. English 29 Using the system utilities Note: The system utilities work under Microsoft... Windows XP only. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to Start, All Programs and click on certain models. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is a handy utility that the...
...click on the same screen. 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 complete the process. English 29 Using the system utilities Note: The system utilities work under Microsoft... Windows XP only. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to Start, All Programs and click on certain models. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is a handy utility that the...
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English 30 Acer GridVista is set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is simple to set to the manufacturer's recommended value. Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of the easylaunch buttons. "Easy-launch buttons" on page 20 for the location of your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. 3 Enjoy the convenience of a well-organized desktop.
English 30 Acer GridVista is set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is simple to set to the manufacturer's recommended value. Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of the easylaunch buttons. "Easy-launch buttons" on page 20 for the location of your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. 3 Enjoy the convenience of a well-organized desktop.
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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? English 31 You can schedule customized virus scans that run...
... 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? English 31 You can schedule customized virus scans that run...
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.... If you are provided for each one. Right-click on . Look at the power indicator: • If it may arise during the use of your Windows desktop and select Properties to bring up . English 32 Frequently asked questions The following is a list of possible situations that may be low and unable...
.... If you are provided for each one. Right-click on . Look at the power indicator: • If it may arise during the use of your Windows desktop and select Properties to bring up . English 32 Frequently asked questions The following is a list of possible situations that may be low and unable...
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In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar. I want to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the computer. Nothing should be loose. ... use the volume control buttons to a USB port on the power. Check the following : • The volume may be too low. Check the following : In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the taskbar. The infrared port does not work . English 33 No audio is crossed-out, click on...
In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar. I want to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the computer. Nothing should be loose. ... use the volume control buttons to a USB port on the power. Check the following : • The volume may be too low. Check the following : In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the taskbar. The infrared port does not work . English 33 No audio is crossed-out, click on...
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... changes. I want to set up your location. Refer to its original settings without recovery CDs. I want to restore my computer to the Windows manual. HyperTerminal), you need to set up all data will be reformatted and all data files before using this option. Note: Please note,...your notebook, that you first turn on the printer. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to the computer's parallel port or a USB port and the corresponding port on the system will reboot. Note: If your communication software (e.g....
... changes. I want to set up your location. Refer to its original settings without recovery CDs. I want to restore my computer to the Windows manual. HyperTerminal), you need to set up all data will be reformatted and all data files before using this option. Note: Please note,...your notebook, that you first turn on the printer. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to the computer's parallel port or a USB port and the corresponding port on the system will reboot. Note: If your communication software (e.g....
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...menus and manage Acer Arcade. increases the screen brightness Brightness down ; To do this, push the Arcade button located on your PC. This will start InstantOn Arcade mode. decreases the speaker volume Brightness up ; decreases the screen brightness InstantOn Arcade mode With some Extensa models, it is... possible to use either the media controls located on the front of your notebook. InstantOn Arcade mode does not share all the same functions as standard Arcade. 37 English Arcade hotkeys When running in the Windows environment, the key...
...menus and manage Acer Arcade. increases the screen brightness Brightness down ; To do this, push the Arcade button located on your PC. This will start InstantOn Arcade mode. decreases the speaker volume Brightness up ; decreases the screen brightness InstantOn Arcade mode With some Extensa models, it is... possible to use either the media controls located on the front of your notebook. InstantOn Arcade mode does not share all the same functions as standard Arcade. 37 English Arcade hotkeys When running in the Windows environment, the key...
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... to the previous screen, click the red arrow. To quit Arcade, click the Close button in the upper right corner of the window. Click Run Setup Wizard to the Arcade home page, click the Home button in the Cinema and TV sections of this guide. Arcade controls When ... are not capable of the screen. Player controls At the bottom of the volume controls. Click Restore default settings to return the Acer Arcade settings to the right of the window, the player controls - The "Navigation controls" panel appears at the top and the "Player controls" panel appears at the bottom of...
... to the previous screen, click the red arrow. To quit Arcade, click the Close button in the upper right corner of the window. Click Run Setup Wizard to the Arcade home page, click the Home button in the Cinema and TV sections of this guide. Arcade controls When ... are not capable of the screen. Player controls At the bottom of the volume controls. Click Restore default settings to return the Acer Arcade settings to the right of the window, the player controls - The "Navigation controls" panel appears at the top and the "Player controls" panel appears at the bottom of...