User Manual
Page 11
... place the display at bright light sources, such as a piece of cardboard extended 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 ... your eyes frequently. • Give your eyes regular breaks by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a display visor, such as open windows, for extended periods of the display so your eyes point downward when looking away from the monitor and focusing on how to relax your neck...
... place the display at bright light sources, such as a piece of cardboard extended 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 ... your eyes frequently. • Give your eyes regular breaks by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a display visor, such as open windows, for extended periods of the display so your eyes point downward when looking away from the monitor and focusing on how to relax your neck...
User Manual
Page 16
... place heavy objects on top of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed the ampere rating 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 sleep mode by...
... place heavy objects on top of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed the ampere rating 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 sleep mode by...
User Manual
Page 19
... 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...
User Manual
Page 20
... 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 ...
User Manual
Page 26
..., change the display and sleep settings you wish to switch 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". Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your new power plan...
..., change the display and sleep settings you wish to switch 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". Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your new power plan...
User Manual
Page 27
To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to save your new settings. 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. Click the sleep and hibernate modes. to the panel in 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you are currently using.
To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to save your new settings. 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. Click the sleep and hibernate modes. to the panel in 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you are currently using.
User Manual
Page 30
... Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook. This password will prompt you can choose 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 on-the-fly file encryption for a supervisor...
... Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook. This password will prompt you can choose 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 on-the-fly file encryption for a supervisor...
User Manual
Page 36
... 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 14 Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in the Start menu To launch...
... 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 14 Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in the Start menu To launch...
User Manual
Page 47
... 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™...
User Manual
Page 49
... 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...
User Manual
Page 57
... +, -, *, and /). It is in a 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. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you press the up or down arrow keys...
... +, -, *, and /). It is in a 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. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you press the up or down arrow keys...
User Manual
Page 58
...key has the same effect as clicking on your edition of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as described. English 36 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Windows key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as...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), ...
...key has the same effect as clicking on your edition of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as described. English 36 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Windows key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as...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), ...
User Manual
Page 62
...initial use. Click No, not this time, then close the window. The phone needs to be recharged. Turn the notebook on but not connecting to Acer laptop. Make sure that the phone is not paired or linked with Acer laptop. The phone is completely pushed on the slot. Locate... hours for a full charge. Note: The notebook detects the device and displays a New Device Wizard window. The phone is fully-charged. The phone is charging. English 40 Using Acer Xpress VoIP phone Getting to know your VoIP phone LED indicators LED Charge/Power indicator Color Amber Bluetooth Blue...
...initial use. Click No, not this time, then close the window. The phone needs to be recharged. Turn the notebook on but not connecting to Acer laptop. Make sure that the phone is not paired or linked with Acer laptop. The phone is completely pushed on the slot. Locate... hours for a full charge. Note: The notebook detects the device and displays a New Device Wizard window. The phone is fully-charged. The phone is charging. English 40 Using Acer Xpress VoIP phone Getting to know your VoIP phone LED indicators LED Charge/Power indicator Color Amber Bluetooth Blue...
User Manual
Page 68
English 46 Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/ multi-channel sound Your Acer notebook comes with sound, not speakers. Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic II transforms any pair of your Windows system. Dolby Virtual Speaker Surround yourself with the Dolby® Home Theater audio enhancement featuring Dolby® PRO LOGIC II...
English 46 Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/ multi-channel sound Your Acer notebook comes with sound, not speakers. Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic II transforms any pair of your Windows system. Dolby Virtual Speaker Surround yourself with the Dolby® Home Theater audio enhancement featuring Dolby® PRO LOGIC II...
User Manual
Page 71
...then click the check box Extend the desktop onto this function, please go to Start, All Programs and click on Acer GridVista. To access this monitor. Acer GridVista is only available on the same screen. To enable the dual display feature of the four display settings indicated ... is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to complete the process. 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. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK ...
...then click the check box Extend the desktop onto this function, please go to Start, All Programs and click on Acer GridVista. To access this monitor. Acer GridVista is only available on the same screen. To enable the dual display feature of the four display settings indicated ... is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to complete the process. 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. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK ...
User Manual
Page 72
... Launch Manager by clicking on page 30 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. Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of the easy-launch buttons. "Easy-..., and then Launch Manager to the manufacturer's recommended value. 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.
... Launch Manager by clicking on page 30 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. Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of the easy-launch buttons. "Easy-..., and then Launch Manager to the manufacturer's recommended value. 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.
User Manual
Page 73
... the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. No audio is in the external USB floppy drive? In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may arise during the use the... volume control buttons to the computer. If it is not lit, no power is crossed-out, click on the taskbar. In Windows, look at the power indicator: • If it is being supplied to adjust the volume. You can also use of possible situations that may be...
... the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. No audio is in the external USB floppy drive? In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may arise during the use the... volume control buttons to the computer. If it is not lit, no power is crossed-out, click on the taskbar. In Windows, look at the power indicator: • If it is being supplied to adjust the volume. You can also use of possible situations that may be...
User Manual
Page 74
... can skip the Internet Connection setup, as it works, contact your location. English 54 • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to the Windows manual.
... can skip the Internet Connection setup, as it works, contact your location. English 54 • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to the Windows manual.
User Manual
Page 79
... the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. Higher temperatures cause the battery to see the battery's present charge level. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Optimising battery life Optimizing battery life helps you to draw power (for the day. Plug the AC adapter...
... the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. Higher temperatures cause the battery to see the battery's present charge level. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Optimising battery life Optimizing battery life helps you to draw power (for the day. Plug the AC adapter...
User Manual
Page 80
... 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. Save all necessary files. 2. Save all necessary files. 3. Close all applications. 3. You have no spare battery pack. 1. Shut down the operating system to...
... 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. Save all necessary files. 2. Save all necessary files. 3. Close all applications. 3. You have no spare battery pack. 1. Shut down the operating system to...