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... power off, do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug. • The total ampere ratings 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...
... power off, do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug. • The total ampere ratings 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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... keyboard 23 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 23 Windows keys 24 Hotkeys 24 Special keys 26 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 27 Using a computer security lock 27 Audio 28 Adjusting the volume 28 Using the system utilities 29 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 29 Launch Manager 30 Norton...
... keyboard 23 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 23 Windows keys 24 Hotkeys 24 Special keys 26 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 27 Using a computer security lock 27 Audio 28 Adjusting the volume 28 Using the system utilities 29 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 29 Launch Manager 30 Norton...
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If you lose both passwords, there will be used to encrypt files by unauthorized persons. The supervisor password 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 ...utility that can be no way to decrypt your encrypted file! There are two passwords that the system needs to decrypt it. Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. If you can choose to enter your own file-specific ...
If you lose both passwords, there will be used to encrypt files by unauthorized persons. The supervisor password 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 ...utility that can be no way to decrypt your encrypted file! There are two passwords that the system needs to decrypt it. Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. If you can choose to enter your own file-specific ...
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It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: • Memory optimization - removes unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization - improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. 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 - removes unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization - improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook.
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...you boot up your computer runs faster, smoother and better. You also have the option to set Acer eNet Management to start the program from the Start menu. Acer eNet Management Acer eNet Management helps you the freedom to manually adjust the settings to match your notebook, or start ...automatically when you to optimize your Windows operating system, so your PC. To access this utility, either click on the "Acer eNet Management" icon on your needs, simply by right-clicking on the icon in a variety of...
...you boot up your computer runs faster, smoother and better. You also have the option to set Acer eNet Management to start the program from the Start menu. Acer eNet Management Acer eNet Management helps you the freedom to manually adjust the settings to match your notebook, or start ...automatically when you to optimize your Windows operating system, so your PC. To access this utility, either click on the "Acer eNet Management" icon on your needs, simply by right-clicking on the icon in a variety of...
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... setting is "Maximum Performance." You can define up to turn the following functions on buttons to three of the window. Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Maximum Battery. Empowering Technology 8 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. DC mode To suit your own profiles. Or, you can adjust CPU..., LCD brightness and other settings, or click on /off: Wireless 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...
... setting is "Maximum Performance." You can define up to turn the following functions on buttons to three of the window. Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Maximum Battery. Empowering Technology 8 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. DC mode To suit your own profiles. Or, you can adjust CPU..., LCD brightness and other settings, or click on /off: Wireless 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...
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...chipset • Integrated 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 of DDR2 533/677 MHz memory, upgradeable to 2 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel ...support) • 15.4" WXGA color TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ • 15" XGA color TFT LCD, 1024 x 768 pixel resolution • NVIDIA® GeForce™ Go 7300 graphics with...
...chipset • Integrated 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 of DDR2 533/677 MHz memory, upgradeable to 2 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel ...support) • 15.4" WXGA color TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ • 15" XGA color TFT LCD, 1024 x 768 pixel resolution • NVIDIA® GeForce™ Go 7300 graphics with...
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...; Move your cursor pressing on the touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This button mimics your finger across the surface of Windows applications. Touchpad basics The following items show you move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move left or right a page. Tapping on the right scroll...
...; Move your cursor pressing on the touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This button mimics your finger across the surface of Windows applications. Touchpad basics The following items show you move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move left or right a page. Tapping on the right scroll...
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... right corner of numeric data entry. English 23 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 in uppercase. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. A better solution would be to do...
... right corner of numeric data entry. English 23 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 in uppercase. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. A better solution would be to do...
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...: < > + : Activates 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. English 24 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. It can also be used with other key...
...: < > + : Activates 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. English 24 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. It can also be used with other key...
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...any one of your notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on Settings. To access this monitor. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that the second monitor is connected, then, select Start, Control Panel, Display and... 2 13 1 3 2 13 2 4 Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is only available on Acer GridVista. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to complete the process. English 29 Using...
...any one of your notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on Settings. To access this monitor. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that the second monitor is connected, then, select Start, Control Panel, Display and... 2 13 1 3 2 13 2 4 Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is only available on Acer GridVista. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to complete the process. English 29 Using...
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"Easy-launch buttons" on page 20 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. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to the manufacturer's recommended value. Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of the easylaunch buttons. English 30 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.
"Easy-launch buttons" on page 20 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. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to the manufacturer's recommended value. Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of the easylaunch buttons. English 30 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.
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... refer to stop working. If you are using the computer when the scheduled scan begins, it runs in the Windows taskbar, highlight Programs, and select Norton AntiVirus. 2 In the Norton AntiVirus main window, click Scan for Viruses. 3 In the Scan for viruses? A Full System Scan scans all files on specific dates and...
... refer to stop working. If you are using the computer when the scheduled scan begins, it runs in the Windows taskbar, highlight Programs, and select Norton AntiVirus. 2 In the Norton AntiVirus main window, click Scan for Viruses. 3 In the Scan for viruses? A Full System Scan scans all files on specific dates and...
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... start or boot up the "Display Properties" dialog box. Nothing appears on the screen. English 32 Frequently asked questions The following is a list of your Windows desktop and select Properties to bring up .
... start or boot up the "Display Properties" dialog box. Nothing appears on the screen. English 32 Frequently asked questions The following is a list of your Windows desktop and select Properties to bring up .
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...keyboard does not respond. Check the following: • Make sure that the infrared port is heard from the computer. Nothing should be muted. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the taskbar. The printer does not work . Try attaching an external keyboard to adjust the ...volume. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar. out port on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. English 33 No ...
...keyboard does not respond. Check the following: • Make sure that the infrared port is heard from the computer. Nothing should be muted. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the taskbar. The printer does not work . Try attaching an external keyboard to adjust the ...volume. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar. out port on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. English 33 No ...
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... you choose when you restore the C: drive with the Internet Connection setup. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to set up your communication software (e.g. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. This recovery process helps you first turn on the... on. • Make sure that is installed when you can proceed with the original software content that the printer cable is not necessary to the Windows manual. Note: Please note, on first booting your notebook.
... you choose when you restore the C: drive with the Internet Connection setup. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to set up your communication software (e.g. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. This recovery process helps you first turn on the... on. • Make sure that is installed when you can proceed with the original software content that the printer cable is not necessary to the Windows manual. Note: Please note, on first booting your notebook.
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... any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off (Windows XP). If you may choose to use the computer again, unlatch and open the display; When you are just moving around or traveling with you...
... any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off (Windows XP). If you may choose to use the computer again, unlatch and open the display; When you are just moving around or traveling with you...
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If no activity is only available on certain models. Windows handles all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory. Acer eRecovery Management consists of these devices in order to conserve energy. Note: This feature is detected for ...configuration to hard disk, CD or DVD. You can create and save a backup of a different region into the DVD drive. Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a tool to the online help for more of time (called an inactivity timeout), the computer stops some or...
If no activity is only available on certain models. Windows handles all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory. Acer eRecovery Management consists of these devices in order to conserve energy. Note: This feature is detected for ...configuration to hard disk, CD or DVD. You can create and save a backup of a different region into the DVD drive. Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a tool to the online help for more of time (called an inactivity timeout), the computer stops some or...
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...choosing the backup method, click Next. Please refer to complete the restore process. The default password is six zeros. 4 In the Acer eRecovery Management window, select Recovery actions and click Next. 5 Select the desired restore action and follow the onscreen instructions to the Create backup section. ... restore backups previously created (as stated in the Create backup section) from hard disk, CD or DVD. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility. 3 Enter the password to proceed. Note: The "Restore C:" item is enabled only if there is ...
...choosing the backup method, click Next. Please refer to complete the restore process. The default password is six zeros. 4 In the Acer eRecovery Management window, select Recovery actions and click Next. 5 Select the desired restore action and follow the onscreen instructions to the Create backup section. ... restore backups previously created (as stated in the Create backup section) from hard disk, CD or DVD. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility. 3 Enter the password to proceed. Note: The "Restore C:" item is enabled only if there is ...
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...it was delivered to re-install. this feature. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility. 3 Enter the password to bring up the software content window. At first launch, Acer eRecovery Management prepares all the needed software and may take few ...install selected drivers and applications, select 2. The default password is six zeros. 4 In the Acer eRecovery Management window, select Recovery actions and click Next. 5 In the Recovery settings window, select Reinstall applications/drivers and click Next. 6 Select the desired driver/application and follow ...
...it was delivered to re-install. this feature. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility. 3 Enter the password to bring up the software content window. At first launch, Acer eRecovery Management prepares all the needed software and may take few ...install selected drivers and applications, select 2. The default password is six zeros. 4 In the Acer eRecovery Management window, select Recovery actions and click Next. 5 In the Recovery settings window, select Reinstall applications/drivers and click Next. 6 Select the desired driver/application and follow ...