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... and focusing on how to reduce eyestrain. Observe 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 looking at the center of your desk to minimize neck strain Taking care of your vision...
... and focusing on how to reduce eyestrain. Observe 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 looking at the center of your desk to minimize neck strain Taking care of your vision...
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... unavoidable, work habits to "Regulations and safety notices" on a couch or bed. We do some stretching exercises. • Breathe fresh air as often as open windows, for only short periods, take breaks regularly, and do not recommend using the computer on page 57 in the AcerSystem User Guide. Note: For more...
... unavoidable, work habits to "Regulations and safety notices" on a couch or bed. We do some stretching exercises. • Breathe fresh air as often as open windows, for only short periods, take breaks regularly, and do not recommend using the computer on page 57 in the AcerSystem User Guide. Note: For more...
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... a radiator. • Do not expose the computer to temperatures below the LCD screen. Do not place it near sources of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start then click on again, wait at least two seconds before powering up. Taking care of your computer on and off...
... a radiator. • Do not expose the computer to temperatures below the LCD screen. Do not place it near sources of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start then click on again, wait at least two seconds before powering up. Taking care of your computer on and off...
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...AC adapter xiv Taking care of your battery pack xv Cleaning and servicing xv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Launching Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 2 Acer ePower Management (only for certain models) 4 Acer eRecovery Management (only for certain models) 6 Windows Mobility Center 8 Indicators 9 Easy-launch buttons 10 Productivity keys (only for...14 FineTrack basics 14 Using a computer security lock 14 Using the keyboard 15 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 15 Windows keys 16 Hotkeys 17 Special keys (only for certain models) 18
...AC adapter xiv Taking care of your battery pack xv Cleaning and servicing xv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Launching Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 2 Acer ePower Management (only for certain models) 4 Acer eRecovery Management (only for certain models) 6 Windows Mobility Center 8 Indicators 9 Easy-launch buttons 10 Productivity keys (only for...14 FineTrack basics 14 Using a computer security lock 14 Using the keyboard 15 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 15 Windows keys 16 Hotkeys 17 Special keys (only for certain models) 18
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... to -disk recovery 43 Password 43 Using software 44 Playing DVD movies 44 Power management 45 Acer eRecovery Management 46 Burn backup discs 47 Create a user backup 48 Manage user backups 50 Restore 51 Restore Windows Vista from backup discs 52 Troubleshooting 55 Troubleshooting tips 55 Error messages 55 Regulations and safety...
... to -disk recovery 43 Password 43 Using software 44 Playing DVD movies 44 Power management 45 Acer eRecovery Management 46 Burn backup discs 47 Create a user backup 48 Manage user backups 50 Restore 51 Restore Windows Vista from backup discs 52 Troubleshooting 55 Troubleshooting tips 55 Error messages 55 Regulations and safety...
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... to the application you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer system. For help with a particular utility, launch the utility and click the icon at the buttom of the active window. For more information, right-click on the toolbar. Activated by double-clicking... the icon if you have created a desktop shortcut. You may vary. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans (only...
... to the application you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer system. For help with a particular utility, launch the utility and click the icon at the buttom of the active window. For more information, right-click on the toolbar. Activated by double-clicking... the icon if you have created a desktop shortcut. You may vary. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans (only...
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... power plans, as described below. To access this utility, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar, run the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select Power Options. You ...can create, switch between power plans: 1 Mouse over the Acer ePower Management application on . 4 If necessary...
... power plans, as described below. To access this utility, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar, run the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select Power Options. You ...can create, switch between power plans: 1 Mouse over the Acer ePower Management application on . 4 If necessary...
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...the Accessories program group in the system tray in the Start menu • Launch Windows Mobility Center by right-clicking and select Windows Mobility Center. 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. 8 Windows Mobility Center Empowering Technology The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in one easy-to-find place,...
...the Accessories program group in the system tray in the Start menu • Launch Windows Mobility Center by right-clicking and select Windows Mobility Center. 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. 8 Windows Mobility Center Empowering Technology The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in one easy-to-find place,...
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... function Minimizes your open application windows and prepares the display for impressive presentations. • Sync key - instantly synchronizes your display for presenting Launch NTI Shadow If the laptop is equipped with Acer Bio-Protection, you step out. 11 English Productivity keys (only for... certain models) Three productivity keys give users one-touch access to protection and manageability features for a more secure, smarter and easier way to log into Windows® again. •...
... function Minimizes your open application windows and prepares the display for impressive presentations. • Sync key - instantly synchronizes your display for presenting Launch NTI Shadow If the laptop is equipped with Acer Bio-Protection, you step out. 11 English Productivity keys (only for... certain models) Three productivity keys give users one-touch access to protection and manageability features for a more secure, smarter and easier way to log into Windows® again. •...
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.... This fingerprint reader or button mimics your finger across the surface of Windows applications. Click once. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button); Touchpad basics (with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader. • Move your cursor pressing on the palmrest... context menu Scroll Quickly click twice. This means the cursor responds as clicking the left button. • Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models) to scroll up /down and move the cursor. •...
.... This fingerprint reader or button mimics your finger across the surface of Windows applications. Click once. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button); Touchpad basics (with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader. • Move your cursor pressing on the palmrest... context menu Scroll Quickly click twice. This means the cursor responds as clicking the left button. • Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models) to scroll up /down and move the cursor. •...
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..., vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled on the touchpad is sensitive to perform selection and execution functions. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Click once. Note1: When using the touchpad, keep it - hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping on your touchpad. Click...
..., vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled on the touchpad is sensitive to perform selection and execution functions. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Click once. Note1: When using the touchpad, keep it - hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping on your touchpad. Click...
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... letters in a normal manner. normal manner. English 15 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys.. Hold while typing letters on , the screen moves one line up or down arrow keys respectively. Use this mode when you...
... letters in a normal manner. normal manner. English 15 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys.. Hold while typing letters on , the screen moves one line up or down arrow keys respectively. Use this mode when you...
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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 ...Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs 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. This key has ...
... 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 ...Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs 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. This key has ...
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...bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of your microphone, run the Acer HD Audio Manager by double-clicking the Acer HD Audio Manager icon in stereo microphones featuring beam forming and echo cancellation technologies. Note: This function varies according to .... 2 Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of your Windows system. The Acer HD Audio Manager dialog box will pop up your keyboard. Note: Disable the beam forming to www.microsoft.com/typography/faq/faq12.htm for...
...bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of your microphone, run the Acer HD Audio Manager by double-clicking the Acer HD Audio Manager icon in stereo microphones featuring beam forming and echo cancellation technologies. Note: This function varies according to .... 2 Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of your Windows system. The Acer HD Audio Manager dialog box will pop up your keyboard. Note: Disable the beam forming to www.microsoft.com/typography/faq/faq12.htm for...
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... fingerprint software package integrated with a simple swipe of your daily tasks with the Microsoft Windows operating system. For more information refer to three applications/ websites from a single finger swipe. Utilizing the uniqueness of one's fingerprint features, Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution has incorporated protection against unauthorized access to navigate through web browsers...
... fingerprint software package integrated with a simple swipe of your daily tasks with the Microsoft Windows operating system. For more information refer to three applications/ websites from a single finger swipe. Utilizing the uniqueness of one's fingerprint features, Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution has incorporated protection against unauthorized access to navigate through web browsers...
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...process. You may choose any one of your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that a second display is connected, then, open the Display Settings properties box using the Control Panel...the new settings and click OK to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen. English 20 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is only available...
...process. You may choose any one of your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that a second display is connected, then, open the Display Settings properties box using the Control Panel...the new settings and click OK to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen. English 20 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is only available...
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I turned on . Press any key to turn the display back on page 17 for each one. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar. If it is crossed-out, click on the taskbar. See "Hotkeys" on , three things might be ... to restart the system. No audio is heard from the computer. Check the following : • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. In Windows, look at the power indicator: • If it with a system disk and press + + to power the computer.
I turned on . Press any key to turn the display back on page 17 for each one. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar. If it is crossed-out, click on the taskbar. See "Hotkeys" on , three things might be ... to restart the system. No audio is heard from the computer. Check the following : • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. In Windows, look at the power indicator: • If it with a system disk and press + + to power the computer.
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English 23 • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to the Windows manual. Try attaching an external keyboard to the computer's parallel port or a USB port and the corresponding port on first booting your location. The printer ...
English 23 • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to the Windows manual. Try attaching an external keyboard to the computer's parallel port or a USB port and the corresponding port on first booting your location. The printer ...
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Charging the battery overnight before retiring for selected model). • Store the battery pack in a cool, dry place. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Rest the cursor over the battery/power icon on the taskbar to self-discharge faster. • Excessive recharging ...
Charging the battery overnight before retiring for selected model). • Store the battery pack in a cool, dry place. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Rest the cursor over the battery/power icon on the taskbar to self-discharge faster. • Excessive recharging ...
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... you want to turn off the computer. 4. Shut down . Replace the battery pack. 5. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then connect to the Windows power meter. English 29 Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to the mains power supply. 2. An extra fully charged battery pack is...
... you want to turn off the computer. 4. Shut down . Replace the battery pack. 5. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then connect to the Windows power meter. English 29 Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to the mains power supply. 2. An extra fully charged battery pack is...