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... glare and reflections by: • placing your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light by looking at bright light sources, such as open windows, for extended periods of your vision Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive...
... glare and reflections by: • placing your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light by looking at bright light sources, such as open windows, for extended periods of your vision Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive...
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Carefully route the power cord and any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start then click on top of heat, such as a radiator. • Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0 ºC (32 ...
Carefully route the power cord and any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start then click on top of heat, such as a radiator. • Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0 ºC (32 ...
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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 16 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 16 Left view...
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...delete and restore power plans, as required. To access this utility, select "Acer ePower Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar, run the program from the drop-down list. 2 Click "Apply". You can open Windows power options by clicking the appropriate tabs. View and adjust settings for your...power 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". You can also turn on . 4 If necessary, change the display and...
...delete and restore power plans, as required. To access this utility, select "Acer ePower Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar, run the program from the drop-down list. 2 Click "Apply". You can open Windows power options by clicking the appropriate tabs. View and adjust settings for your...power 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". You can also turn on . 4 If necessary, change the display and...
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If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you are currently using. Click the sleep and hibernate modes. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to the panel in to save your new settings.
If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you are currently using. Click the sleep and hibernate modes. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to the panel in to save your new settings.
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... encrypting a file. Be sure to decrypt it. If you can choose to encrypt files by unauthorized persons. Empowering Technology 7 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for a supervisor password...
... encrypting a file. Be sure to decrypt it. If you can choose to encrypt files by unauthorized persons. Empowering Technology 7 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for a supervisor password...
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...brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and a ...shortcut to fit the situation as you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Empowering Technology 13 Windows Mobility Center (for Windows Vista only) The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in the Start menu...
...brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and a ...shortcut to fit the situation as you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Empowering Technology 13 Windows Mobility Center (for Windows Vista only) The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in the Start menu...
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... System memory • Windows Vista™ Business • Windows Vista™ Home Premium • Windows Vista™ Home Basic • Windows Vista™ Business SP1 • Windows Vista™ Home Premium SP1 • Windows Vista™ Home Basic SP1 • Genuine Windows® XP Professional (...8226; Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN (dual-band quadmode 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ with InviLink™ Nplify™ wireless technology (for selected models) • Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG (...
... System memory • Windows Vista™ Business • Windows Vista™ Home Premium • Windows Vista™ Home Basic • Windows Vista™ Business SP1 • Windows Vista™ Home Premium SP1 • Windows Vista™ Home Basic SP1 • Genuine Windows® XP Professional (...8226; Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN (dual-band quadmode 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ with InviLink™ Nplify™ wireless technology (for selected models) • Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG (...
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21 English Display and graphics • 17" WXGA+ TFT LCD, 1400 x 900 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ • Mobile Intel® GM965/GL960 Express Chipset with integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel® Graphic Media Accelerator (GMA...true digital video interface) support (for selected models) Storage subsystem • One or two 80/120/160 GB or larger hard disk drives with enhanced Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) (for selected models) • Optical drive options: • HD DVD-ROM/DVD-Super Multi double-layer combo ...
21 English Display and graphics • 17" WXGA+ TFT LCD, 1400 x 900 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ • Mobile Intel® GM965/GL960 Express Chipset with integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel® Graphic Media Accelerator (GMA...true digital video interface) support (for selected models) Storage subsystem • One or two 80/120/160 GB or larger hard disk drives with enhanced Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) (for selected models) • Optical drive options: • HD DVD-ROM/DVD-Super Multi double-layer combo ...
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...-/106-key keyboard with inverted "T" cursor layout, 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel Seamless touchpad pointing device with Acer BioProtection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (manufacturing option) Seamless touchpad pointing device with 4-way scroll button (manufacturing option) 12... function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, 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...
...-/106-key keyboard with inverted "T" cursor layout, 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel Seamless touchpad pointing device with Acer BioProtection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (manufacturing option) Seamless touchpad pointing device with 4-way scroll button (manufacturing option) 12... function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, 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...
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... prepares your finger to log into Windows® again. • Presentation key - If the laptop is equipped with Acer BioProtection, you step out. 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. runs the Windows® lock function to lock...
... prepares your finger to log into Windows® again. • Presentation key - If the laptop is equipped with Acer BioProtection, you step out. 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. runs the Windows® lock function to lock...
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...horizontal scrolling is sensitive to finger movement; It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. The touchpad is enabled on your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. Function Left button (1) Right button (4) Main touchpad (2) Center button (3) ... Drag Click and hold to move up or down and move left or right a page. English 29 • Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (for selected models) or the 4-way scroll (3) button (for selected models) to scroll up ...
...horizontal scrolling is sensitive to finger movement; It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. The touchpad is enabled on your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. Function Left button (1) Right button (4) Main touchpad (2) Center button (3) ... Drag Click and hold to move up or down and move left or right a page. English 29 • Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (for selected models) or the 4-way scroll (3) button (for selected models) to scroll up ...
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... on , all alphabetic characters typed are in numeric mode. English 30 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys, separate numeric keypad, cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock...
... on , all alphabetic characters typed are in numeric mode. English 30 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys, separate numeric keypad, cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock...
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... also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < > : Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain... on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Application key Note: Depending on your edition of Windows Vista or Windows XP, some shortcuts may not function as clicking on the Windows Start button; it opens the application's context menu. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key...
... also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < > : Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain... on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Application key Note: Depending on your edition of Windows Vista or Windows XP, some shortcuts may not function as clicking on the Windows Start button; it opens the application's context menu. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key...
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...-Boot Authentication (PBA), centralized password management with Password Bank, and fast application/website launching and login with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. With Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution, you to the Acer Bio-Protection help files. English 36 Using the system utilities Note: All of the following content is a multi-purpose...
...-Boot Authentication (PBA), centralized password management with Password Bank, and fast application/website launching and login with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. With Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution, you to the Acer Bio-Protection help files. English 36 Using the system utilities Note: All of the following content is a multi-purpose...
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... and select your notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen. Acer GridVista is simple to Start, All Programs and click on certain models. You may choose any one of your ... (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. English 38 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is only available on...
... and select your notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen. Acer GridVista is simple to Start, All Programs and click on certain models. You may choose any one of your ... (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. English 38 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is only available on...
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..., but the computer does not start or boot up the "Display Properties" dialog box. English 41 Frequently asked questions The following is a list of your Windows desktop and select Properties to bring up . Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set the resolution lower than...
..., but the computer does not start or boot up the "Display Properties" dialog box. English 41 Frequently asked questions The following is a list of your Windows desktop and select Properties to bring up . Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set the resolution lower than...
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...the following : • Make sure that the infrared port is a mechanical eject hole on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on both devices are facing each other (+/- 15 degrees) a maximum of a pen or paperclip into the hole...• Make sure you have an eject hole.) The keyboard does not respond. If it is a clear path between the two infrared ports. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the computer. Check the following: • The volume may be muted. The printer does not...
...the following : • Make sure that the infrared port is a mechanical eject hole on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on both devices are facing each other (+/- 15 degrees) a maximum of a pen or paperclip into the hole...• Make sure you have an eject hole.) The keyboard does not respond. If it is a clear path between the two infrared ports. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the computer. Check the following: • The volume may be muted. The printer does not...
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...restore the C: drive with the Internet Connection setup. 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 the multilingual version, the operating system and ... to complete the installation of your Operating System. Refer to its original settings without recovery CDs. I want to restore my computer to the Windows manual. I want to set up all data will reboot. Note: Please note, on first booting your notebook, that the printer cable is...
...restore the C: drive with the Internet Connection setup. 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 the multilingual version, the operating system and ... to complete the installation of your Operating System. Refer to its original settings without recovery CDs. I want to restore my computer to the Windows manual. I want to set up all data will reboot. Note: Please note, on first booting your notebook, that the printer cable is...
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... into the computer, and connect to start the next day with the computer turned off results in a cool, dry place. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Optimising battery life Optimizing battery life helps you to a mains power outlet. Charging the battery overnight before retiring...
... into the computer, and connect to start the next day with the computer turned off results in a cool, dry place. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Optimising battery life Optimizing battery life helps you to a mains power outlet. Charging the battery overnight before retiring...