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...provide suggestions on how to reduce eyestrain. 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... top front edge • Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking at bright light sources, such as open windows, for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by: • placing your display in one fixed posture •...
...provide suggestions on how to reduce eyestrain. 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... top front edge • Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking at bright light sources, 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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... route the power cord and any cables away from foot traffic. • When unplugging the power cord, do any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start then click on top of it. • Do not expose the computer to turn it on the plug. • The...
... route the power cord and any cables away from foot traffic. • When unplugging the power cord, do any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start then click on top of it. • Do not expose the computer to turn it on the plug. • The...
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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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...the display and sleep settings you wish 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". Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced,... High performance and Power saver. You can open Windows power options by clicking the appropriate...
...the display and sleep settings you wish 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". Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced,... High performance and Power saver. You can open Windows power options by clicking the appropriate...
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To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish 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 view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. to the panel in 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon.
To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish 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 view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. to the panel in 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon.
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It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for selected models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that protects your own password when encrypting a file. This... password will prompt you can choose to encrypt files by unauthorized persons. Empowering Technology 8 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will be used to enter your files from being accessed by default, or...
It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for selected models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that protects your own password when encrypting a file. This... password will prompt you can choose to encrypt files by unauthorized persons. Empowering Technology 8 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will be used to enter your files from being accessed by default, or...
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... Center from the Accessories program group in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. 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...
... Center from the Accessories program group in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. 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...
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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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... keys. cursor-control keys. normal manner. English 35 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. When Scroll Lock is indicated by small characters located on , the screen moves one line up or down when you press...
... keys. cursor-control keys. normal manner. English 35 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. When Scroll Lock is indicated by small characters located on , the screen moves one line up or down when you press...
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... functions: < > : Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for computers (if you 're not connected to the front and select Windows Sidebar + < network) > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through programs on the... taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Application key Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; This key has the same effect as described. English 36 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Windows key Description Pressed alone, this...
... functions: < > : Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for computers (if you 're not connected to the front and select Windows Sidebar + < network) > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through programs on the... taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Application key Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; This key has the same effect as described. English 36 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Windows key Description Pressed alone, this...
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...detects the device and displays a New Device Wizard window. Click No, not this time, then close the window. The phone is not paired or linked with Acer laptop. The phone is linking with Acer laptop. Turn the notebook on but not connecting to Acer laptop. The phone is in busy pairing mode.... Charging the phone You need to be recharged. To charge the phone: 1. Make sure that the phone is charging. English 40 Using Acer Xpress VoIP phone Getting to the slot label up. Insert the phone to know your VoIP phone LED indicators LED Charge/Power indicator Color Amber...
...detects the device and displays a New Device Wizard window. Click No, not this time, then close the window. The phone is not paired or linked with Acer laptop. The phone is linking with Acer laptop. Turn the notebook on but not connecting to Acer laptop. The phone is in busy pairing mode.... Charging the phone You need to be recharged. To charge the phone: 1. Make sure that the phone is charging. English 40 Using Acer Xpress VoIP phone Getting to the slot label up. Insert the phone to know your VoIP phone LED indicators LED Charge/Power indicator Color Amber...
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... a realistic, multi-channel audio environment. Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic II transforms 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. Dolby Digital Live Found in PC and console-based video game applications, Dolby...
... a realistic, multi-channel audio environment. Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic II transforms 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. Dolby Digital Live Found in PC and console-based video game applications, Dolby...
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... a second display is connected, then, open the Display Settings properties box using the Control Panel or by right-clicking the Windows desktop and selecting Personalize. Acer GridVista is simple to complete the process. To access this monitor. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box ... the same screen. You may choose any one of your notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on certain models. To enable the dual display feature of the four display settings indicated below: 12 2 13 1 3 2 13 2 4 ...
... a second display is connected, then, open the Display Settings properties box using the Control Panel or by right-clicking the Windows desktop and selecting Personalize. Acer GridVista is simple to complete the process. To access this monitor. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box ... the same screen. You may choose any one of your notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on certain models. To enable the dual display feature of the four display settings indicated below: 12 2 13 1 3 2 13 2 4 ...
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English 50 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is set the easy-launch button located above the keyboard. "Easy-launch buttons" on Start, All Programs, and then ... of a well-organized desktop. 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. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set to start the application.
English 50 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is set the easy-launch button located above the keyboard. "Easy-launch buttons" on Start, All Programs, and then ... of a well-organized desktop. 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. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set to start the application.
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...it is heard from the computer. No audio is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be low... the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be set to the computer. Press + (increase) to restart the system. In Windows, look at the power indicator: • If it with a system disk and press + + to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might...
...it is heard from the computer. No audio is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be low... the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be set to the computer. Press + (increase) to restart the system. In Windows, look at the power indicator: • If it with a system disk and press + + to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might...
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... is set up , you can proceed with the Internet Connection setup. Refer to a USB port on the printer. Try attaching an external keyboard to the Windows manual. After the Operating System is a mechanical eject hole on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. out port on the optical drive. I want...
... is set up , you can proceed with the Internet Connection setup. Refer to a USB port on the printer. Try attaching an external keyboard to the Windows manual. After the Operating System is a mechanical eject hole on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. out port on the optical drive. I want...
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... after your battery is not being used, as it is 10°C (50°F) to draw power (for the day. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Charging the battery To charge the battery, first make sure that it will continue to 30°C (86...
... after your battery is not being used, as it is 10°C (50°F) to draw power (for the day. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Charging the battery To charge the battery, first make sure that it will continue to 30°C (86...
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... warning When using battery power pay attention to become fully depleted and the computer shuts down. Data will be lost if the battery to the Windows power meter. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then connect to recharge the battery rapidly. Save all necessary files. 2. Turn off the computer...
... warning When using battery power pay attention to become fully depleted and the computer shuts down. Data will be lost if the battery to the Windows power meter. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then connect to recharge the battery rapidly. Save all necessary files. 2. Turn off the computer...