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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, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off. • Use the power button You can also shut down the computer...
... 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, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off. • Use the power button You can also shut down the computer...
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... keys and embedded numeric keypad 24 Windows keys 25 Hotkeys 25 Special keys 27 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 28 Using a computer security lock 28 Audio 29 Adjusting the volume 29 Acer OrbiCam (for selected models) 30 Launching the Acer OrbiCam 31 Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings 31 Capturing photos/videos...
... keys and embedded numeric keypad 24 Windows keys 25 Hotkeys 25 Special keys 27 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 28 Using a computer security lock 28 Audio 29 Adjusting the volume 29 Acer OrbiCam (for selected models) 30 Launching the Acer OrbiCam 31 Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings 31 Capturing photos/videos...
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Note: The password used to enter your system; The supervisor password is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for a supervisor password and default file-specific password. There are two passwords that can decrypt any file on -the-...fly file encryption for MSN Messenger and Microsoft Outlook. the file-specific password is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you encrypt each individual file. If you lose the password, the supervisor password is assigned when you for ...
Note: The password used to enter your system; The supervisor password is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for a supervisor password and default file-specific password. There are two passwords that can decrypt any file on -the-...fly file encryption for MSN Messenger and Microsoft Outlook. the file-specific password is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you encrypt each individual file. If you lose the password, the supervisor password is assigned when you for ...
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Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook. It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: • Memory optimization - improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. removes unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization -
Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook. It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: • Memory optimization - improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. removes unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization -
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...right-clicking on your notebook, or start automatically when you boot up your computer runs faster, smoother and better. Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for power users. • Logs when a hardware component has been ...Acer eNet Management" icon on the icon in a variety of all alerts that were previously issued. Furthermore, Acer eSettings Management enables you to inspect hardware specifications and to monitor the system health status. Empowering Technology 6 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to optimize your Windows...
...right-clicking on your notebook, or start automatically when you boot up your computer runs faster, smoother and better. Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for power users. • Logs when a hardware component has been ...Acer eNet Management" icon on the icon in a variety of all alerts that were previously issued. Furthermore, Acer eSettings Management enables you to inspect hardware specifications and to monitor the system health status. Empowering Technology 6 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to optimize your Windows...
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... LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface, or double-click the Acer ePower Management icon in the task tray. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on... current usage, refer to three of the window. Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Maximum Battery. Create ...
... LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface, or double-click the Acer ePower Management icon in the task tray. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on... current usage, refer to three of the window. Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Maximum Battery. Create ...
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...) • 12.1" WXGA 200-nit Acer CrystalBrite™ high- 16 Specifications English Operating system Platform System memory Display and graphics Storage subsystem Dimensions and weight • Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2) • Genuine Windows® XP Professional (Service Pack 2) ... • Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology 256, 512 MB or 1 GB of shared memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 and PCI Express...
...) • 12.1" WXGA 200-nit Acer CrystalBrite™ high- 16 Specifications English Operating system Platform System memory Display and graphics Storage subsystem Dimensions and weight • Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2) • Genuine Windows® XP Professional (Service Pack 2) ... • Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology 256, 512 MB or 1 GB of shared memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 and PCI Express...
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... power-saving modes • 53 W 4800 mAh Li-ion battery pack (6-cell) and 22 W 2000 mAh Li-ion battery pack (3-cell) • Acer QuicCharge™ technology: • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge system-off • 2.5-hour charge-in-use • 3-pin...cursor layout; 2.5mm (minimum) key travel • Built in touchpad with 4-way scroll button • 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support • Four easy-launch buttons buttons: Empowering Key, email, Internet, user-progammable ...
... power-saving modes • 53 W 4800 mAh Li-ion battery pack (6-cell) and 22 W 2000 mAh Li-ion battery pack (3-cell) • Acer QuicCharge™ technology: • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge system-off • 2.5-hour charge-in-use • 3-pin...cursor layout; 2.5mm (minimum) key travel • Built in touchpad with 4-way scroll button • 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support • Four easy-launch buttons buttons: Empowering Key, email, Internet, user-progammable ...
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... device that senses movement on the touchpad is the same as you how to use the touchpad: • Move your finger across the surface of Windows applications.
... device that senses movement on the touchpad is the same as you how to use the touchpad: • Move your finger across the surface of Windows applications.
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... the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button); hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Select Click once. Drag Click and hold to move up/ down/left/ right. Access context menu Click once. Scroll Click and hold , then...
... the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button); hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Select Click once. Drag Click and hold to move up/ down/left/ right. Access context menu Click once. Scroll Click and hold , then...
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... located on the keys. normal manner. English 24 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Use this mode when you press the up or down when you need to connect an external keypad. Scroll Lock does...
... located on the keys. normal manner. English 24 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Use this mode when you press the up or down when you need to connect an external keypad. Scroll Lock does...
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...controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. 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:... < > + : 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. it launches the Start menu. English 25 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform...
...controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. 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:... < > + : 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. it launches the Start menu. English 25 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform...
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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. OR Click Start > All Programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam. The Acer OrbiCam capture window appears. English 31 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. Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings Resolution To change the capture window size. OR Click Start > All Programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam. The Acer OrbiCam capture window appears. English 31 Launching the Acer OrbiCam To launch the Acer OrbiCam, double-click on the Acer OrbiCam logo in the desktop.
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English 32 Options Click Options to change the capture window size, preview settings, and the folder for captured photos or videos. 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. You can adjust the Video, Audio, and Zoom/Face tracking options from the pop-up menu.
English 32 Options Click Options to change the capture window size, preview settings, and the folder for captured photos or videos. 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. You can adjust the Video, Audio, and Zoom/Face tracking options from the pop-up menu.
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...Capturing photos/videos To capture a photo or a video clip, rotate the Acer OrbiCam to change the camera brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, sharpness, etc. The Windows Picture and Fax Viewer or the Windows Media Player automatically launches to an IM partner anywhere in the My Pictures ...now broadcast from your location to display/play a preview of any Instant Messenger (IM) application. The Properties window appears. English 33 Capture settings From the Camera Settings window, click the Driver Settings button. Note: By default, all photos and videos are saved in the world...
...Capturing photos/videos To capture a photo or a video clip, rotate the Acer OrbiCam to change the camera brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, sharpness, etc. The Windows Picture and Fax Viewer or the Windows Media Player automatically launches to an IM partner anywhere in the My Pictures ...now broadcast from your location to display/play a preview of any Instant Messenger (IM) application. The Properties window appears. English 33 Capture settings From the Camera Settings window, click the Driver Settings button. Note: By default, all photos and videos are saved in the world...
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Note: The face tracking feature is not capable of the VisageON window. The video effects feature allows you to select and apply an effect to your face beyond the capture window frame. To enable the Acer VisageON: 1 Right-click on this icon, then select VisageON from the left... head movements are tracked more efficiently. The VisageON window appears. 2 Select and apply a video effect from the pop-up menu. Change the face tracking settings and options from the right section. English 34 Enabling the Acer VisageON The Acer VisageON technology comes with two features: Face tracking and...
Note: The face tracking feature is not capable of the VisageON window. The video effects feature allows you to select and apply an effect to your face beyond the capture window frame. To enable the Acer VisageON: 1 Right-click on this icon, then select VisageON from the left... head movements are tracked more efficiently. The VisageON window appears. 2 Select and apply a video effect from the pop-up menu. Change the face tracking settings and options from the right section. English 34 Enabling the Acer VisageON The Acer VisageON technology comes with two features: Face tracking and...
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English 35 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 35 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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To select an effect: 1 Click the encircled icon to select an avatar or accessory video effect from the VisageON window to use video effects when using avatars, you to display the available video effects. English 36 Using video effects (selected models only)... Settings section allows you may use . Notes: 1. The selected effect appears in the video effects section of the VisageON window. Follow screen instructions from the list. The Video Effect Selection window appears. 2 Click on a video effect to continue. 2. When using the camera for IM chat/ video sessions or call...
To select an effect: 1 Click the encircled icon to select an avatar or accessory video effect from the VisageON window to use video effects when using avatars, you to display the available video effects. English 36 Using video effects (selected models only)... Settings section allows you may use . Notes: 1. The selected effect appears in the video effects section of the VisageON window. Follow screen instructions from the list. The Video Effect Selection window appears. 2 Click on a video effect to continue. 2. When using the camera for IM chat/ video sessions or call...
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English 39 • When activated, Acer GraviSense will show a full-screen image and a password window. • When activated, the Anti-Theft feature will disable the following functions: 1 Alt + Tab 2 Ctrl + Shift + Esc 3 Ctrl + Alt + Del 4 Windows keys 5 Task bar • When activated, the settings below will be changed to "do nothing" (your personal settings...
English 39 • When activated, Acer GraviSense will show a full-screen image and a password window. • When activated, the Anti-Theft feature will disable the following functions: 1 Alt + Tab 2 Ctrl + Shift + Esc 3 Ctrl + Alt + Del 4 Windows keys 5 Task bar • When activated, the settings below will be changed to "do nothing" (your personal settings...
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...utility that the second monitor is only available on Acer GridVista. To access this monitor. You may choose any one of your notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on Settings. English 40 Using the system utilities Note...: The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only. Acer GridVista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to complete the process.
...utility that the second monitor is only available on Acer GridVista. To access this monitor. You may choose any one of your notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on Settings. English 40 Using the system utilities Note...: The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only. Acer GridVista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to complete the process.