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... power off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to take care 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 the computer normally, press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to take care 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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... accessed by default, or you for a supervisor password and default file-specific password. Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is a "master" password that protects your encrypted file! the file-specific password is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick and easy data encryption/decryption and also supports ... file. There are two passwords that the system needs to encrypt/decrypt a file: the supervisor password and the file-specific password. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will be used to decrypt it.
... accessed by default, or you for a supervisor password and default file-specific password. Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is a "master" password that protects your encrypted file! the file-specific password is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick and easy data encryption/decryption and also supports ... file. There are two passwords that the system needs to encrypt/decrypt a file: the supervisor password and the file-specific password. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will be used to decrypt it.
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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 - 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. releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization -
It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: • Memory optimization - removes unneeded items and files. • Speed 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. releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization -
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...this utility, either click on the "Acer eNet Management" icon on the icon in a variety of all alerts that were previously issued. Furthermore, Acer eSettings Management enables you to quickly and easily connect to optimize your Windows operating system, so your computer runs ...faster, smoother and better. Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for power users. ...
...this utility, either click on the "Acer eNet Management" icon on the icon in a variety of all alerts that were previously issued. Furthermore, Acer eSettings Management enables you to quickly and easily connect to optimize your Windows operating system, so your computer runs ...faster, smoother and better. Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for power users. ...
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... usage, there are four pre-defined profiles - You can define up to turn the following functions on buttons to three of the window. Or, you can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on /off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, ...Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN. Empowering Technology 8 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface, or double-click the Acer ePower Management icon in the task tray.
... usage, there are four pre-defined profiles - You can define up to turn the following functions on buttons to three of the window. Or, you can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on /off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, ...Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN. Empowering Technology 8 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface, or double-click the Acer ePower Management icon in the task tray.
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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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.... English 21 Touchpad The built-in touchpad is the same as you how to use the touchpad: • Move your finger across the surface of Windows applications.
.... English 21 Touchpad The built-in touchpad is the same as you how to use the touchpad: • Move your finger across the surface of Windows applications.
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... to do a lot of the keycaps. English 23 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. normal manner. Hold while using on embedded keypad. Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off . Scroll Lock does not work...
... to do a lot of the keycaps. English 23 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. normal manner. Hold while using on embedded keypad. Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off . Scroll Lock does not work...
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... 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. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same...
... 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. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same...
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... Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is only available on Settings. English 29 Using the system utilities Note: The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only. You may choose any one of your notebook, first ensure that the ...second monitor is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on Acer GridVista. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to complete the process. Finally...
... Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is only available on Settings. English 29 Using the system utilities Note: The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only. You may choose any one of your notebook, first ensure that the ...second monitor is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on Acer GridVista. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to complete the process. Finally...
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Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is simple to the manufacturer's recommended value. "Easy-launch buttons" on page 20 for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. 3 Enjoy the convenience of the easylaunch buttons. Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of your preferred screen configuration for the location of a well-organized desktop. English 30 Acer GridVista is set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard.
Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is simple to the manufacturer's recommended value. "Easy-launch buttons" on page 20 for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. 3 Enjoy the convenience of the easylaunch buttons. Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of your preferred screen configuration for the location of a well-organized desktop. English 30 Acer GridVista is set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard.
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... scan: 1 Start Norton AntiVirus. 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? Norton AntiVirus Norton AntiVirus is complete, a scan summary appears. You...
... scan: 1 Start Norton AntiVirus. 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? Norton AntiVirus Norton AntiVirus is complete, a scan summary appears. You...
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... or replace it is being supplied to the computer. Nothing appears on the Settings tab to make sure that the resolution is a list of your Windows desktop and select Properties to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be low and unable to power the computer. The computer's power...
... or replace it is being supplied to the computer. Nothing appears on the Settings tab to make sure that the resolution is a list of your Windows desktop and select Properties to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be low and unable to power the computer. The computer's power...
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...; The volume level may be too low. There is a slot-load model, it is heard from the computer. The printer does not work . In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on page 24 for file transfers) or you have the appropriate software running on the computer. Try attaching... an external keyboard to the line- In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar. See "Hotkeys" on the taskbar. Simply insert the tip of 1 meter apart. • Make ...
...; The volume level may be too low. There is a slot-load model, it is heard from the computer. The printer does not work . In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on page 24 for file transfers) or you have the appropriate software running on the computer. Try attaching... an external keyboard to the line- In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar. See "Hotkeys" on the taskbar. Simply insert the tip of 1 meter apart. • Make ...
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... to restore my computer to its original settings without recovery CDs. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to the Windows manual. I want to set up your location: 1 Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on Phone and Modem Options. 3 Click on the...
... to restore my computer to its original settings without recovery CDs. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to the Windows manual. I want to set up your location: 1 Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on Phone and Modem Options. 3 Click on the...
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.... 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one to shut down the computer: Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off (Windows XP). then press and release the power button. Preparing the computer Before moving within the building. Then close and latch the display cover to place...
.... 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one to shut down the computer: Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off (Windows XP). then press and release the power button. Preparing the computer Before moving within the building. Then close and latch the display cover to place...
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System activity refers to any activity involving one or more information. Windows handles all power-saving chores for a period of time (called an inactivity timeout), the computer stops some or all of these devices in order to ... no activity is detected for your computer. For systems that supports the advanced configuration and power interface (ACPI), which allows for optical disk-related tasks. Acer eRecovery Management consists of the following functions: 1 Create backup 2 Restore from backup 3 Create factory default image CD, or burn bundled software to an application CD...
System activity refers to any activity involving one or more information. Windows handles all power-saving chores for a period of time (called an inactivity timeout), the computer stops some or all of these devices in order to ... no activity is detected for your computer. For systems that supports the advanced configuration and power interface (ACPI), which allows for optical disk-related tasks. Acer eRecovery Management consists of the following functions: 1 Create backup 2 Restore from backup 3 Create factory default image CD, or burn bundled software to an application CD...
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...CD or DVD. 7 After choosing the backup method, click Next. Restore 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. b Backup to optical device to store the backup image on screen to ...complete the process. The default password is a user backup stored on drive D:. 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. Note:...
...CD or DVD. 7 After choosing the backup method, click Next. Restore 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. b Backup to optical device to store the backup image on screen to ...complete the process. The default password is a user backup stored on drive D:. 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. Note:...
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... screen to re-install. Application CD - The default password is six zeros. 4 In the Acer eRecovery Management window, select Recovery settings and click Next. 5 In the Recovery settings window, select Burn image to disk and click Next. 6 In the Burn image to bring up the... 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 the...
... screen to re-install. Application CD - The default password is six zeros. 4 In the Acer eRecovery Management window, select Recovery settings and click Next. 5 In the Recovery settings window, select Burn image to disk and click Next. 6 In the Burn image to bring up the... 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 the...