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... filter • using the computer on a couch or bed. We do some stretching exercises. • Breathe fresh air as often as open windows, for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by: • placing your eyes point downward when looking at the...; Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to "Regulations and safety notices" on page 76 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 possible. • Exercise regularly and maintain a...
... filter • using the computer on a couch or bed. We do some stretching exercises. • Breathe fresh air as often as open windows, for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by: • placing your eyes point downward when looking at the...; Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to "Regulations and safety notices" on page 76 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 possible. • Exercise regularly and maintain a...
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... display when you are some ways to take care of it. • Do not expose the computer to 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.
... display when you are some ways to take care of it. • Do not expose the computer to 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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... 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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... to decrypt your files from being accessed by default, or you lose the password, 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.... Be sure to safeguard all related passwords! Note: The password used to encrypt files by unauthorized persons. Empowering Technology 2 Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is a handy file encryption utility that the system needs to decrypt it. It is the only other key capable...
... to decrypt your files from being accessed by default, or you lose the password, 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.... Be sure to safeguard all related passwords! Note: The password used to encrypt files by unauthorized persons. Empowering Technology 2 Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is a handy file encryption utility that the system needs to decrypt it. It is the only other key capable...
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The user can also enable advanced options for full control over the following options: • Memory optimization - releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization - 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. It provides an express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly. improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system.
The user can also enable advanced options for full control over the following options: • Memory optimization - releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization - 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. It provides an express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly. improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system.
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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. 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.
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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 ...
... 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 ...
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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 ...Media 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...
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 ...Media 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...
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...-clicking a mouse button). Select Click once. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button); It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Tap once. hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled on the touchpad... are similar to drag the cursor. dry and clean. rest your fingers - Scroll Click and hold , then use finger on the right scroll bar of Windows applications.
...-clicking a mouse button). Select Click once. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button); It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Tap once. hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled on the touchpad... are similar to drag the cursor. dry and clean. rest your fingers - Scroll Click and hold , then use finger on the right scroll bar of Windows applications.
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... to do a lot of the keycaps. English 28 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Hold while using on the keys.
... to do a lot of the keycaps. English 28 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Hold while using on the keys.
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it launches the Start menu. Application This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to provide a variety of the computer's controls... 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. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right ...
it launches the Start menu. Application This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to provide a variety of the computer's controls... 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. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right ...
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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. OR Click Start > All Programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam. Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings Resolution To change the capture window size. English 36 Launching the Acer OrbiCam To launch the Acer OrbiCam, double-click on the Acer OrbiCam logo in the desktop. The Acer OrbiCam capture window appears.
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. OR Click Start > All Programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam. Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings Resolution To change the capture window size. English 36 Launching the Acer OrbiCam To launch the Acer OrbiCam, double-click on the Acer OrbiCam logo in the desktop. The Acer OrbiCam capture window appears.
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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. English 37 Options Click Options to change the capture window size, preview settings, and the folder for captured photos or videos. 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.
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. English 37 Options Click Options to change the capture window size, preview settings, and the folder for captured photos or videos. 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.
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... and videos are saved in the world. Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam The Acer OrbiCam is automatically selected as a webcam, open the IM service, then select the video/webcam feature. The Windows Picture and Fax Viewer or the Windows Media Player automatically launches to activate gain control, implement...flicker settings, and turn the face-tracking feature on /off . 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. Advanced Settings allows you to adjust the zoom level...
... and videos are saved in the world. Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam The Acer OrbiCam is automatically selected as a webcam, open the IM service, then select the video/webcam feature. The Windows Picture and Fax Viewer or the Windows Media Player automatically launches to activate gain control, implement...flicker settings, and turn the face-tracking feature on /off . 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. Advanced Settings allows you to adjust the zoom level...
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...and apply an effect to your face in the capture window. To enable the Acer VisageON: 1 Right-click on this icon, then select VisageON from the left section of centering your face beyond the capture window frame. The VisageON window appears. 2 Select and apply a video effect from...the right section. Note: The face tracking feature is not capable of the VisageON window. Minimal head movements are tracked more efficiently. English 39 Enabling the Acer VisageON (for selected models) The Acer VisageON technology comes with two features: Face tracking and Video effects (selected models ...
...and apply an effect to your face in the capture window. To enable the Acer VisageON: 1 Right-click on this icon, then select VisageON from the left section of centering your face beyond the capture window frame. The VisageON window appears. 2 Select and apply a video effect from...the right section. Note: The face tracking feature is not capable of the VisageON window. Minimal head movements are tracked more efficiently. English 39 Enabling the Acer VisageON (for selected models) The Acer VisageON technology comes with two features: Face tracking and Video effects (selected models ...
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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. 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.
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...an effect: 1 Click the encircled icon to continue. 2. The selected effect appears in the video effects section of the VisageON window. English 41 Using video effects The Video Settings section allows you may use . Follow screen instructions from the list. The Video Effect Selection... window appears. 2 Click on a video effect to use video effects when using avatars, you to select an avatar or accessory video effect from the VisageON window to display the available video effects. When using the camera ...
...an effect: 1 Click the encircled icon to continue. 2. The selected effect appears in the video effects section of the VisageON window. English 41 Using video effects The Video Settings section allows you may use . Follow screen instructions from the list. The Video Effect Selection... window appears. 2 Click on a video effect to use video effects when using avatars, you to select an avatar or accessory video effect from the VisageON window to display the available video effects. When using the camera ...
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.... You may choose any one of your notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on Acer GridVista. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend my... Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is a handy utility that the second monitor is only available on Settings. English 42 Using the system utilities Note: The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is connected, then,...
.... You may choose any one of your notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on Acer GridVista. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend my... Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is a handy utility that the second monitor is only available on Settings. English 42 Using the system utilities Note: The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is connected, then,...
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Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of your second monitor is simple to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for the location of a well-organized desktop. English 43 Acer GridVista is set to the manufacturer's recommended value. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. "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.
Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of your second monitor is simple to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for the location of a well-organized desktop. English 43 Acer GridVista is set to the manufacturer's recommended value. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. "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.