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...'s 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 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 ...
...'s 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 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 ...
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... total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the fuse rating. Note: If you take care of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on top of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed the ampere...
... total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the fuse rating. Note: If you take care of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on top of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed the ampere...
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... adapter xiii Taking care of your battery pack xiv Cleaning and servicing xiv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer ePresentation Management 6 Acer eDataSecurity Management 7 Acer eLock Management 8 Acer eRecovery Management 10 Acer eSettings Management 12 Windows Mobility Center 13 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Front view 15 Closed front view 16 Left view...
... adapter xiii Taking care of your battery pack xiv Cleaning and servicing xiv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer ePresentation Management 6 Acer eDataSecurity Management 7 Acer eLock Management 8 Acer eRecovery Management 10 Acer eSettings Management 12 Windows Mobility Center 13 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Front view 15 Closed front view 16 Left view...
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... You cannot delete the predefined power plans. To switch between , edit, delete and restore power plans, as required. Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for your new power plan. 3 Choose a predefined power plan to base your customized plan on ... use. 5 Click "OK" to save and quickly 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". You can create, switch between power plans: 1 Select the ...
... You cannot delete the predefined power plans. To switch between , edit, delete and restore power plans, as required. Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for your new power plan. 3 Choose a predefined power plan to base your customized plan on ... use. 5 Click "OK" to save and quickly 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". You can create, switch between power plans: 1 Select the ...
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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. Click the sleep and hibernate modes. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to save your new settings. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to the panel in 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. Click the sleep and hibernate modes. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to save your new settings. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to the panel in to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you are currently using.
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... Microsoft Outlook. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you lose the password, the supervisor password is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. Be sure to enter your own password when encrypting a file. It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell...you can choose to safeguard all related passwords! Note: The password used to encrypt files by unauthorized persons. Empowering Technology 7 Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that the system needs to decrypt your encrypted file!
... Microsoft Outlook. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you lose the password, the supervisor password is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. Be sure to enter your own password when encrypting a file. It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell...you can choose to safeguard all related passwords! Note: The password used to encrypt files by unauthorized persons. Empowering Technology 7 Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that the system needs to decrypt your encrypted file!
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... shortcut key < > + • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to fit the situation as you change ... external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status. Empowering users to use advanced technology smartly and efficiently, Acer has customized the Windows Mobility Center to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. These settings include: Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/...
... shortcut key < > + • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to fit the situation as you change ... external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status. Empowering users to use advanced technology smartly and efficiently, Acer has customized the Windows Mobility Center to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. These settings include: Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/...
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22 Specifications English Operating system Platform System memory • Windows Vista™ Home Basic • Windows Vista™ Home Premium • Windows Vista™ Business • Windows Vista™ Ultimate • Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile technology, featuring: • Intel® Core... chipset • Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) WiFi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology Up to 2 GB of DDR2 533/667 MHz system memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules...
22 Specifications English Operating system Platform System memory • Windows Vista™ Home Basic • Windows Vista™ Home Premium • Windows Vista™ Business • Windows Vista™ Ultimate • Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile technology, featuring: • Intel® Core... chipset • Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) WiFi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology Up to 2 GB of DDR2 533/667 MHz system memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules...
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... the touchpad. English 31 Touchpad The touchpad is the same as you how to use the touchpad: • Move your finger across the surface of Windows applications.
... the touchpad. English 31 Touchpad 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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.... and your finger on the touchpad on the second tap and drag the cursor. dry and clean. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Drag Click and hold to finger movement; The touchpad is enabled on the touchpad to drag the cursor. hence, the lighter the touch...
.... and your finger on the touchpad on the second tap and drag the cursor. dry and clean. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Drag Click and hold to finger movement; The touchpad is enabled on the touchpad to drag the cursor. hence, the lighter the touch...
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... Type the letters in a normal manner. English 33 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. It is on, all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on embedded keypad Type numbers in a letters on the upper right...
... Type the letters in a normal manner. English 33 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. It is on, all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on embedded keypad Type numbers in a letters on the upper right...
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...'s context menu. 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), or switch users (if you...
...'s context menu. 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), or switch users (if you...
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... offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on certain models. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to Start, All Programs and click on Acer GridVista. Acer GridVista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to set up: ... display settings indicated below: 12 2 13 1 3 2 13 2 4 Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is simple to be partitioned independently. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend the desktop...
... offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on certain models. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to Start, All Programs and click on Acer GridVista. Acer GridVista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to set up: ... display settings indicated below: 12 2 13 1 3 2 13 2 4 Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is simple to be partitioned independently. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend the desktop...
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... 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 easylaunch buttons. "Easy... then Launch Manager to set to the manufacturer's recommended value. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to start the application. English 41 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is set the four easy-launch buttons 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 easylaunch buttons. "Easy... then Launch Manager to set to the manufacturer's recommended value. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to start the application. English 41 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard.
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Note: For optimal security, run unattended on the Windows desktop. 2 Select Tasks & Scans. 3 Select Run Scan to the Norton Internet Security help files. You can protect against viruses, keeping your data safe and secure. ...
Note: For optimal security, run unattended on the Windows desktop. 2 Select Tasks & Scans. 3 Select Run Scan to the Norton Internet Security help files. You can protect against viruses, keeping your data safe and secure. ...
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... that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the power outlet. • If it may arise during the use of your Windows desktop and select Properties to bring up . Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that the resolution is not full...
... that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the power outlet. • If it may arise during the use of your Windows desktop and select Properties to bring up . Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that the resolution is not full...
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In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. out port on the taskbar. If it works, contact ... push to eject the tray. (If your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose. Check the following : In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the power. There is a slot-load model, it is heard from the computer. Check the following : • Make...
In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. out port on the taskbar. If it works, contact ... push to eject the tray. (If your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose. Check the following : In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the power. There is a slot-load model, it is heard from the computer. Check the following : • Make...
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... is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is important to back up your location: 1 Click on...to set up all data will reboot. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. HyperTerminal), you purchase your notebook. Refer to the Windows manual. English 45 • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is not necessary to complete the installation ...
... is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is important to back up your location: 1 Click on...to set up all data will reboot. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. HyperTerminal), you purchase your notebook. Refer to the Windows manual. English 45 • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is not necessary to complete the installation ...
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... a significantly faster charge time. English English 49 To remove a battery pack: 1 Slide the battery release latch to a mains power outlet. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level.
... a significantly faster charge time. English English 49 To remove a battery pack: 1 Slide the battery release latch to a mains power outlet. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level.
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... battery pack. 1. Save all necessary files. 2. Shut down the operating system to become fully depleted and the computer shuts down the operating system to the Windows power meter. Turn off the computer if you want to the mains power supply. 2. Save all necessary files. 2. Turn on your situation: Situation Recommended Action...
... battery pack. 1. Save all necessary files. 2. Shut down the operating system to become fully depleted and the computer shuts down the operating system to the Windows power meter. Turn off the computer if you want to the mains power supply. 2. Save all necessary files. 2. Turn on your situation: Situation Recommended Action...