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... your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort. 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 viewing... out. 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 extended periods of time. Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep your head at a higher level than your documents, place...
... your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort. 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 viewing... out. 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 extended periods of time. Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep your head at a higher level than your documents, place...
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.... • Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration. • Do not expose the computer to any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start then click on Shut Down. • Use the power button You can also put the computer in should not exceed...
.... • Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration. • Do not expose the computer to any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start then click on Shut Down. • Use the power button You can also put the computer in should not exceed...
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... Taking care of your battery pack xvii Cleaning and servicing xvii Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer eAudio Management 6 Acer ePresentation Management 7 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) 8 Acer eLock Management 9 Acer eRecovery Management 11 Acer eSettings Management 13 Windows Mobility Center 14 A Ferrari tour 15 System 15 Top view 15 Closed front view...
... Taking care of your battery pack xvii Cleaning and servicing xvii Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer eAudio Management 6 Acer ePresentation Management 7 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) 8 Acer eLock Management 9 Acer eRecovery Management 11 Acer eSettings Management 13 Windows Mobility Center 14 A Ferrari tour 15 System 15 Top view 15 Closed front view...
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... Using the keyboard 35 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 35 Windows keys 36 Hotkeys 37 Special keys 38 Using Acer Bluetooth optical mouse 39 Installation 39 Usage 39 LED indicator 39 Using Acer Xpress VoIP phone 40 Getting to know your VoIP phone 40 ...45 Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/ multi-channel sound 46 Set playback as digital output 46 Acer InviLink Nplify wireless technology 48 Using the system utilities 49 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 49 Launch Manager 50 Frequently asked questions 53 Requesting service 56 International ...
... Using the keyboard 35 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 35 Windows keys 36 Hotkeys 37 Special keys 38 Using Acer Bluetooth optical mouse 39 Installation 39 Usage 39 LED indicator 39 Using Acer Xpress VoIP phone 40 Getting to know your VoIP phone 40 ...45 Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/ multi-channel sound 46 Set playback as digital output 46 Acer InviLink Nplify wireless technology 48 Using the system utilities 49 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 49 Launch Manager 50 Frequently asked questions 53 Requesting service 56 International ...
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.... View and adjust settings for configuring 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". Note: You cannot delete the predefined power plans. You can create, switch between power...
.... View and adjust settings for configuring 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". Note: You cannot delete the predefined power plans. You can create, switch between power...
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Click the sleep and hibernate modes. 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 from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to save your new settings. To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to the panel in
Click the sleep and hibernate modes. 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 from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to save your new settings. To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to the panel in
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... an encryption utility that protects your own password when encrypting a file. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will be used to encrypt files by unauthorized persons. Empowering Technology 8 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...
... an encryption utility that protects your own password when encrypting a file. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will be used to encrypt files by unauthorized persons. Empowering Technology 8 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...
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... easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Empowering Technology 14 Windows Mobility Center 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...
... easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Empowering Technology 14 Windows Mobility Center 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...
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... of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules 12.1" WXGA (200-nit) Acer CrystalBrite™ TFT LCD with white LED backlight, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ ATI Radeon™ X1270 integrated 3D graphics with up to 960 MB of HyperMemory™...
... of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules 12.1" WXGA (200-nit) Acer CrystalBrite™ TFT LCD with white LED backlight, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ ATI Radeon™ X1270 integrated 3D graphics with up to 960 MB of HyperMemory™...
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... function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support Empowering Key Easy-launch buttons featuring capacitive technology: email, Internet, programmable, Ferrari World Front-access switches: WLAN, Bluetooth® 154-pin Acer ezDock II/II+ connector ExpressCard™/54 slot Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader 5-in-1 card...
... function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support Empowering Key Easy-launch buttons featuring capacitive technology: email, Internet, programmable, Ferrari World Front-access switches: WLAN, Bluetooth® 154-pin Acer ezDock II/II+ connector ExpressCard™/54 slot Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader 5-in-1 card...
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... as a calculator (complete with some applications. English 35 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. It is in uppercase. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in numeric mode. cursor-control keys.
... as a calculator (complete with some applications. English 35 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. It is in uppercase. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in numeric mode. cursor-control keys.
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... key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; This key has the same effect as clicking on your edition of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as described. it launches the Start menu. it opens the application's context menu. It can ...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), or switch...
... key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; This key has the same effect as clicking on your edition of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as described. it launches the Start menu. it opens the application's context menu. It can ...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), or switch...
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... Locate the Express Card/54 slot. 3. Click No, not this time, then close the window. The phone is linking with Acer laptop. To charge the phone: 1. The phone is not paired or linked with Acer laptop. It takes approximately four hours for a full charge. Turn the notebook on the slot... Description The phone is in busy pairing mode. The phone is charging. Note: The notebook detects the device and displays a New Device Wizard window. Make sure that the phone is completely pushed on . 2. The phone is fully-charged. The phone is switching on but not connecting to...
... Locate the Express Card/54 slot. 3. Click No, not this time, then close the window. The phone is linking with Acer laptop. To charge the phone: 1. The phone is not paired or linked with Acer laptop. It takes approximately four hours for a full charge. Turn the notebook on the slot... Description The phone is in busy pairing mode. The phone is charging. Note: The notebook detects the device and displays a New Device Wizard window. Make sure that the phone is completely pushed on . 2. The phone is fully-charged. The phone is switching on but not connecting to...
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It's perfect for playback. Dolby Virtual Speaker delivers a 5.1-channel surround sound listening experience from any pair of your Windows system. English 46 Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/ multi-channel sound Your Acer notebook comes with sound, not speakers. Set playback as digital output To set up surround sound, select the Playback Devices...
It's perfect for playback. Dolby Virtual Speaker delivers a 5.1-channel surround sound listening experience from any pair of your Windows system. English 46 Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/ multi-channel sound Your Acer notebook comes with sound, not speakers. Set playback as digital output To set up surround sound, select the Playback Devices...
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... box Extend the desktop onto this function, please go to Start, All Programs and click on the same screen. To access this monitor. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that a second display is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. You may choose any... one of your notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on Acer GridVista. English 49 Using the system utilities Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is simple to set up: To enable the dual display feature...
... box Extend the desktop onto this function, please go to Start, All Programs and click on the same screen. To access this monitor. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that a second display is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. You may choose any... one of your notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on Acer GridVista. English 49 Using the system utilities Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is simple to set up: To enable the dual display feature...
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... Please ensure that the resolution setting of your preferred screen configuration for the location of a well-organized desktop. English 50 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is set the easy-launch button located above the keyboard. You can access the Launch Manager by clicking... on page 30 for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. 3 Enjoy the convenience of the easy-launch buttons. "Easy-launch buttons" on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager...
... Please ensure that the resolution setting of your preferred screen configuration for the location of a well-organized desktop. English 50 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is set the easy-launch button located above the keyboard. You can access the Launch Manager by clicking... on page 30 for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. 3 Enjoy the convenience of the easy-launch buttons. "Easy-launch buttons" on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager...
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... back on. No audio is crossed-out, click on the taskbar. Check the following: • The volume may be set to restart the system. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be too low. In...
... back on. No audio is crossed-out, click on the taskbar. Check the following: • The volume may be set to restart the system. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be too low. In...
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... System. out port on the printer. To properly use the internal modem. English 54 • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to the Windows manual. If it will not have an eject hole.) The keyboard does not respond. Note: Please note, on first booting your notebook, that the printer...
... System. out port on the printer. To properly use the internal modem. English 54 • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to the Windows manual. If it will not have an eject hole.) The keyboard does not respond. Note: Please note, on first booting your notebook, that the printer...
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... see the battery's present charge level. Charging the battery To charge the battery, first make sure that it is charging. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. The recommended temperature is correctly installed in a significantly faster charge time. Plug the AC adapter into the computer...
... see the battery's present charge level. Charging the battery To charge the battery, first make sure that it is charging. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. The recommended temperature is correctly installed in a significantly faster charge time. Plug the AC adapter into the computer...
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... to turn off the computer if you want to recharge the battery rapidly. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then connect to the Windows power meter. Shut down the operating system to become fully depleted and the computer shuts down. You have no spare battery pack. 1. Replace the battery...
... to turn off the computer if you want to recharge the battery rapidly. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then connect to the Windows power meter. Shut down the operating system to become fully depleted and the computer shuts down. You have no spare battery pack. 1. Replace the battery...