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... before servicing. • To avoid the remote risk of them away from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/environmental.htm. Follow local regulations when disposing of fire or explosion. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of according to ... line to local, state or federal laws. Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the trash when discarding. v Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries.
... before servicing. • To avoid the remote risk of them away from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/environmental.htm. Follow local regulations when disposing of fire or explosion. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of according to ... line to local, state or federal laws. Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the trash when discarding. v Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries.
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...viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your desk to reduce eyestrain. Finding your comfort zone Find your company's health and safety department. Users are also ...take short rests to relax your neck and shoulders • avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach • if you have these symptoms, or any other recurring or persistent discomfort ...
...viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your desk to reduce eyestrain. Finding your comfort zone Find your company's health and safety department. Users are also ...take short rests to relax your neck and shoulders • avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach • if you have these symptoms, or any other recurring or persistent discomfort ...
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... looking away from the monitor and focusing on a distant point. • Blink frequently to keep your eyes from the display's top front edge • Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking at bright light sources, such as possible. • Exercise regularly...readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by using drapes, shades or blinds • using a task light • changing the display's viewing angle • using a glare-reduction filter • using the computer on page 76 in such a way that the side faces the...
... looking away from the monitor and focusing on a distant point. • Blink frequently to keep your eyes from the display's top front edge • Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking at bright light sources, such as possible. • Exercise regularly...readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by using drapes, shades or blinds • using a task light • changing the display's viewing angle • using a glare-reduction filter • using the computer on page 76 in such a way that the side faces the...
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... other device. • Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of the computer. • Do not slam the computer display when you close it. • Never place the computer on uneven surfaces. Also, the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet... pull on the plug. • The total ampere ratings of it. • Do not expose the computer to shut down the computer by closing the display cover, or by pressing the sleep hotkey + .
... other device. • Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of the computer. • Do not slam the computer display when you close it. • Never place the computer on uneven surfaces. Also, the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet... pull on the plug. • The total ampere ratings of it. • Do not expose the computer to shut down the computer by closing the display cover, or by pressing the sleep hotkey + .
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Audio 33 Adjusting the volume 33 Acer OrbiCam 35 Launching the Acer OrbiCam 36 Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings 36 Capturing photos/videos 38 Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam 38 Enabling the Acer VisageON 39 Using the system utilities 42 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 42 Launch Manager 43 Norton AntiVirus 44 Frequently asked questions 45 Requesting...
Audio 33 Adjusting the volume 33 Acer OrbiCam 35 Launching the Acer OrbiCam 36 Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings 36 Capturing photos/videos 38 Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam 38 Enabling the Acer VisageON 39 Using the system utilities 42 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 42 Launch Manager 43 Norton AntiVirus 44 Frequently asked questions 45 Requesting...
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... Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. (for selected models) • Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings conveniently. Right-click on the appropriate utility and select the Help function. If you do not initialize the Empowering Technology...
... Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. (for selected models) • Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings conveniently. Right-click on the appropriate utility and select the Help function. If you do not initialize the Empowering Technology...
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Empowering Technology 8 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications, change BIOS passwords or other Windows settings, and to monitor the system health status. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation. • Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for power users on Acer computer.
Empowering Technology 8 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications, change BIOS passwords or other Windows settings, and to monitor the system health status. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation. • Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for power users on Acer computer.
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... automatically switched out when an external display is not supported by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your computer's display to the system. If the restored resolution is not correct after disconnecting a projector, or you project your display settings using the hot key: Fn + F5. Empowering Technology 14 Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you need to...
... automatically switched out when an external display is not supported by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your computer's display to the system. If the restored resolution is not correct after disconnecting a projector, or you project your display settings using the hot key: Fn + F5. Empowering Technology 14 Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you need to...
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English 15 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your new Acer notebook. poster, let us show you around your computer as illustrated in camera 1.3/0.31 megapixel web camera for video communication (for selected models). 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 3 Microphone Internal microphone for Starters... Front view # Item Description 1 Built-in the Just for sound recording.
English 15 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your new Acer notebook. poster, let us show you around your computer as illustrated in camera 1.3/0.31 megapixel web camera for video communication (for selected models). 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 3 Microphone Internal microphone for Starters... Front view # Item Description 1 Built-in the Just for sound recording.
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... to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 4 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 5 External display Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. port based network. (for selected models) 4 Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone ...line. 5 Battery Powers the computer. 6 Kensington lock slot Connects to a display device (VGA) port (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Rear view # Icon Item 1 DC-in jack Description Connects to an AC adapter. 2 ...
... to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 4 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 5 External display Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. port based network. (for selected models) 4 Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone ...line. 5 Battery Powers the computer. 6 Kensington lock slot Connects to a display device (VGA) port (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Rear view # Icon Item 1 DC-in jack Description Connects to an AC adapter. 2 ...
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... Accelerator (GMA) 950, up to 224 MB of shared system memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 and dual independent displays (for TravelMate 2480 Series) • Simultaneous LCD and CRT display, with LCD panel refresh rate at 70 Hz • Up to 2048 x 1536 resolution via non-interlaced CRT... display • MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability • 40/60/80/100/120 GB Parallel ATA hard disk drive with Acer Disk Anti...
... Accelerator (GMA) 950, up to 224 MB of shared system memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 and dual independent displays (for TravelMate 2480 Series) • Simultaneous LCD and CRT display, with LCD panel refresh rate at 70 Hz • Up to 2048 x 1536 resolution via non-interlaced CRT... display • MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability • 40/60/80/100/120 GB Parallel ATA hard disk drive with Acer Disk Anti...
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... I/O interface Security Software Options and accessories Environment System compliance Warranty • PC Card slot (one Type II) • Three USB 2.0 ports • External display (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support • Microphone-in jack • Line-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45)... • Adobe® Reader® • CyberLink® PowerDVD™ • Norton AntiVirus™ • NTI CD-Maker™ • Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone • 8-cell Li-ion battery pack • 90/65 W AC adapter • 512 MB, 1 or 2 GB DDR2...
... I/O interface Security Software Options and accessories Environment System compliance Warranty • PC Card slot (one Type II) • Three USB 2.0 ports • External display (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support • Microphone-in jack • Line-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45)... • Adobe® Reader® • CyberLink® PowerDVD™ • Norton AntiVirus™ • NTI CD-Maker™ • Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone • 8-cell Li-ion battery pack • 90/65 W AC adapter • 512 MB, 1 or 2 GB DDR2...
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... status. HDD Bluetooth Indicates when the hard disk drive is closed. The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is active.
... status. HDD Bluetooth Indicates when the hard disk drive is closed. The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is active.
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... . Turns the speakers on hotkeys. + + + + + + + + Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology. Turns the display screen backlight off to return. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Press any key to save power. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. Launches Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode. Volume...
... . Turns the speakers on hotkeys. + + + + + + + + Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology. Turns the display screen backlight off to return. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Press any key to save power. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. Launches Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode. Volume...
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English 36 Launching the Acer OrbiCam To launch the Acer OrbiCam, double-click on the Acer OrbiCam logo in the desktop. OR Click Start > All Programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam. Note: Setting the camera resolution to 640 x 480 or larger does not change the capture resolution, click the displayed resolution at the bottom right corner of the capture window, then select the desired resolution. Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings Resolution To change the capture window size. The Acer OrbiCam capture window appears.
English 36 Launching the Acer OrbiCam To launch the Acer OrbiCam, double-click on the Acer OrbiCam logo in the desktop. OR Click Start > All Programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam. Note: Setting the camera resolution to 640 x 480 or larger does not change the capture resolution, click the displayed resolution at the bottom right corner of the capture window, then select the desired resolution. Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings Resolution To change the capture window size. The Acer OrbiCam capture window appears.
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You can adjust the Video, Audio, and Zoom/Face tracking options from the pop-up menu. Use the options to display the Window, Preview, and Folder tabs. Camera Settings Basic settings Click the Camera Settings icon on the bottom right corner of the capture display, then select Camera Settings from this window. English 37 Options Click Options to change the capture window size, preview settings, and the folder for captured photos or videos.
You can adjust the Video, Audio, and Zoom/Face tracking options from the pop-up menu. Use the options to display the Window, Preview, and Folder tabs. Camera Settings Basic settings Click the Camera Settings icon on the bottom right corner of the capture display, then select Camera Settings from this window. English 37 Options Click Options to change the capture window size, preview settings, and the folder for captured photos or videos.
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...IM service, then select the video/webcam feature. Note: By default, all photos and videos are saved in the world. To use the Acer OrbiCam as the capture device of the photo/video clip. You can now broadcast from your location to change the camera brightness, contrast, ... From the Camera Settings window, click the Driver Settings button. Capturing photos/videos To capture a photo or a video clip, rotate the Acer OrbiCam to display/play a preview of any Instant Messenger (IM) application. The Windows Picture and Fax Viewer or the Windows Media Player automatically launches to ...
...IM service, then select the video/webcam feature. Note: By default, all photos and videos are saved in the world. To use the Acer OrbiCam as the capture device of the photo/video clip. You can now broadcast from your location to change the camera brightness, contrast, ... From the Camera Settings window, click the Driver Settings button. Capturing photos/videos To capture a photo or a video clip, rotate the Acer OrbiCam to display/play a preview of any Instant Messenger (IM) application. The Windows Picture and Fax Viewer or the Windows Media Player automatically launches to ...
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English 40 Using the face tracking feature To use the face tracking feature: 1 Click the left icon down arrow button, then select Single User or Multiple Users from the pop-up menu. For multiple users, the face tracking feature automatically centers all the users' face in the capture window, otherwise the utility centers the face of the user closest to the camera. 2 Click the right icon to zoom in/out or reset the current view. 3 Click VisageON to display a pop-menu that allows configuration of the camera, face tracking and video effects settings.
English 40 Using the face tracking feature To use the face tracking feature: 1 Click the left icon down arrow button, then select Single User or Multiple Users from the pop-up menu. For multiple users, the face tracking feature automatically centers all the users' face in the capture window, otherwise the utility centers the face of the user closest to the camera. 2 Click the right icon to zoom in/out or reset the current view. 3 Click VisageON to display a pop-menu that allows configuration of the camera, face tracking and video effects settings.
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.... 2 Click on a video effect to use video effects when using avatars, you to select an avatar or accessory video effect from the VisageON window to display the available video effects. When using the camera for IM chat/ video sessions or call conferences.
.... 2 Click on a video effect to use video effects when using avatars, you to select an avatar or accessory video effect from the VisageON window to display the available video effects. When using the camera for IM chat/ video sessions or call conferences.
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... 13 2 4 Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is only available on Acer GridVista. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend my Windows desktop onto this function, please go to Start...notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on Settings. To access this monitor. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to complete the process. Finally, click Apply ...
... 13 2 4 Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is only available on Acer GridVista. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend my Windows desktop onto this function, please go to Start...notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on Settings. To access this monitor. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to complete the process. Finally, click Apply ...