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... glare and reflections by: • placing your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light by looking at bright light sources, such as open windows, for extended periods of cardboard extended from the display's top front edge • Avoid adjusting your display...
... glare and reflections by: • placing your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light by looking at bright light sources, such as open windows, for extended periods of cardboard extended from the display's top front edge • Avoid adjusting your display...
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Also, the total current rating of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off. • Use the power button You can also shut down the computer. ...
Also, the total current rating of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off. • Use the power button You can also shut down the computer. ...
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... Acer ePresentation Management 14 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Front view 15 Closed front view 16 Left view 17 Right view 18 Rear view 18 Base view 19 Specifications 20 Indicators 24 Easy-launch buttons 25 Touchpad 26 Touchpad basics 26 Using the keyboard 28 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 28 Windows...
... Acer ePresentation Management 14 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Front view 15 Closed front view 16 Left view 17 Right view 18 Rear view 18 Base view 19 Specifications 20 Indicators 24 Easy-launch buttons 25 Touchpad 26 Touchpad basics 26 Using the keyboard 28 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 28 Windows...
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The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you for MSN Messenger and Microsoft Outlook. It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick and easy data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for a supervisor password and ...file. If you lose both passwords, there will be no way to decrypt your own file-specific password when encrypting a file. Empowering Technology 2 Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is a handy file encryption utility that the system needs to decrypt it.
The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you for MSN Messenger and Microsoft Outlook. It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick and easy data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for a supervisor password and ...file. If you lose both passwords, there will be no way to decrypt your own file-specific password when encrypting a file. Empowering Technology 2 Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is a handy file encryption utility that the system needs to decrypt it.
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improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. It provides an express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly. removes unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - Empowering Technology 5 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer computer. The user can also enable advanced options for full control over the following options: • Memory optimization - releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization -
improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. It provides an express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly. removes unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - Empowering Technology 5 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer computer. The user can also enable advanced options for full control over the following options: • Memory optimization - releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization -
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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. 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.
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For additional options, click "Settings" to: • Set alarms. • Re-load factory defaults. • Select what actions to the panel in the upper half of the window.. Empowering Technology 12 Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to be taken when the cover is closed or the power button is pressed. • Set passwords for accessing the system after Hibernation or Standby. • View information about Acer ePower Management.
For additional options, click "Settings" to: • Set alarms. • Re-load factory defaults. • Select what actions to the panel in the upper half of the window.. Empowering Technology 12 Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to be taken when the cover is closed or the power button is pressed. • Set passwords for accessing the system after Hibernation or Standby. • View information about Acer ePower Management.
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... system Platform System memory • Genuine Windows® Vista™ Capable • Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2) • Genuine Windows® XP Professional (Service Pack 2) • Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile technology (for TravelMate 4220 Series), featuring: • Intel...CERTIFIED™ solution or Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945BG network connection (dual-mode 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology • Intel® Celeron® M processor 410/420/430 (1 MB L2 cache, 1.46/1.6/1.73 GHz...
... system Platform System memory • Genuine Windows® Vista™ Capable • Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2) • Genuine Windows® XP Professional (Service Pack 2) • Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile technology (for TravelMate 4220 Series), featuring: • Intel...CERTIFIED™ solution or Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945BG network connection (dual-mode 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology • Intel® Celeron® M processor 410/420/430 (1 MB L2 cache, 1.46/1.6/1.73 GHz...
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Display and graphics Storage subsystem Dimensions and weight 21 • 15.4" WXGA TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing on dual displays via Acer GridVista™ • 15" XGA color TFT LCD, 1024 x 768 pixel resolution • 16.7 million colors • Mobile... 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...
Display and graphics Storage subsystem Dimensions and weight 21 • 15.4" WXGA TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing on dual displays via Acer GridVista™ • 15" XGA color TFT LCD, 1024 x 768 pixel resolution • 16.7 million colors • Mobile... 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...
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... your fingers - Select Click once. Note: When using the touchpad, keep it - and your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is sensitive to perform selection and execution functions. Function Left button (1) Right button (4) Main...The touchpad is enabled on your touchpad. Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Drag Click and hold to scroll up / down and move up or down /left and right buttons on a mouse...
... your fingers - Select Click once. Note: When using the touchpad, keep it - and your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is sensitive to perform selection and execution functions. Function Left button (1) Right button (4) Main...The touchpad is enabled on your touchpad. Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Drag Click and hold to scroll up / down and move up or down /left and right buttons on a mouse...
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English 28 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. When Num Lock is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. Hold while using ...
English 28 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. When Num Lock is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. Hold while using ...
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...can also be used with other key in the hotkey combination. Application This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other keys to access most of functions: ...the next Taskbar button. < > + : Opens the My Computer window. < > + : Opens Help and Support Center. < > + : Opens the Search Results window. < > + : Opens the Run dialog box. < > + : Minimizes all windows. + < > + : Undoes the minimize all windows action. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to provide a ...
...can also be used with other key in the hotkey combination. Application This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other keys to access most of functions: ...the next Taskbar button. < > + : Opens the My Computer window. < > + : Opens Help and Support Center. < > + : Opens the Search Results window. < > + : Opens the Run dialog box. < > + : Minimizes all windows. + < > + : Undoes the minimize all windows action. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to provide a ...
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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. 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. The Acer OrbiCam capture window appears. Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings Resolution To change the capture window size. OR Click Start > All Programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam.
English 36 Launching the Acer OrbiCam To launch the Acer OrbiCam, double-click on the Acer OrbiCam logo in the desktop. 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. The Acer OrbiCam capture window appears. Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings Resolution To change the capture window size. OR Click Start > All Programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam.
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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. 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. English 37 Options Click Options to change the capture window size, preview settings, and the folder for captured photos or videos.
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. 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. 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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... Instant Messenger (IM) application. English 38 Capture settings From the Camera Settings window, click the Driver Settings button. To use the Acer OrbiCam as the capture device of the photo/video clip. The Windows Picture and Fax Viewer or the Windows Media Player automatically launches to adjust the zoom level and turn on or...
... Instant Messenger (IM) application. English 38 Capture settings From the Camera Settings window, click the Driver Settings button. To use the Acer OrbiCam as the capture device of the photo/video clip. The Windows Picture and Fax Viewer or the Windows Media Player automatically launches to adjust the zoom level and turn on or...
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...tracks your head movement and automatically centers your face beyond the capture window frame. Minimal head movements are tracked more efficiently. Note: The face tracking feature is not capable of the VisageON window. To enable the Acer VisageON: 1 Right-click on this icon, then select VisageON ...from the left section of centering your face in the capture window. The VisageON window appears. 2 Select and apply a video effect from the ...
...tracks your head movement and automatically centers your face beyond the capture window frame. Minimal head movements are tracked more efficiently. Note: The face tracking feature is not capable of the VisageON window. To enable the Acer VisageON: 1 Right-click on this icon, then select VisageON ...from the left section of centering your face in the capture window. The VisageON window appears. 2 Select and apply a video effect from the ...
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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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... an effect: 1 Click the encircled icon to continue. 2. Notes: 1. The selected effect appears in the video effects section of the VisageON window. Follow screen instructions from the list. You may have to calibrate the face points to use video effects when using the camera for IM chat.../ video sessions or call conferences. The Video Effect Selection window appears. 2 Click on a video effect to achieve better tracking. When using avatars, you to select an avatar or accessory video effect from the...
... an effect: 1 Click the encircled icon to continue. 2. Notes: 1. The selected effect appears in the video effects section of the VisageON window. Follow screen instructions from the list. You may have to calibrate the face points to use video effects when using the camera for IM chat.../ video sessions or call conferences. The Video Effect Selection window appears. 2 Click on a video effect to achieve better tracking. When using avatars, you to select an avatar or accessory video effect from the...
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...only available on Settings. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to Start, All Programs and click on the same screen. Acer GridVista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. English 42 Using the system utilities Note: The system utilities work under Microsoft... only. 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 complete the process. To access this monitor. You may choose any one of your notebook, first ensure that...
...only available on Settings. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to Start, All Programs and click on the same screen. Acer GridVista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. English 42 Using the system utilities Note: The system utilities work under Microsoft... only. 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 complete the process. To access this monitor. You may choose any one of your notebook, first ensure that...
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Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to the manufacturer's recommended value. Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of your preferred screen configuration for the location of a well-organized desktop. "Easy-launch buttons" on page 25 for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. 3 Enjoy the convenience of the easylaunch buttons. English 43 Acer GridVista is simple to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is set to set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard.
Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to the manufacturer's recommended value. Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of your preferred screen configuration for the location of a well-organized desktop. "Easy-launch buttons" on page 25 for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. 3 Enjoy the convenience of the easylaunch buttons. English 43 Acer GridVista is simple to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is set to set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard.