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...Avoid adjusting your eyes from drying out. The following tips: • refrain from staying too long 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...eyestrain. x Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a display visor, such as open windows, for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by: • placing your display in one fixed posture •...
...Avoid adjusting your eyes from drying out. The following tips: • refrain from staying too long 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...eyestrain. x Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a display visor, such as open windows, for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by: • placing your display in one fixed posture •...
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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 then click on the plug. • The total ampere ratings of the computer. • Do not slam the computer display...
... 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 then click on the plug. • The total ampere ratings of the computer. • Do not slam the computer display...
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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 17 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 17 Left view...
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Windows keys 31 Hotkeys 32 Special keys 34 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 35 Using a computer security lock 35 Audio 36 Adjusting the volume 36 Using Acer Bluetooth® VoIP Phone (for selected models) 37 Getting to know your VoIP phone 37 Package ...LED indicators 38 Charging the phone 38 Connecting the phone to your notebook 39 Using the phone 41 Using the system utilities 42 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 42 Launch Manager 43 Norton Internet Security 44 Frequently asked questions 45 Requesting service 48 International Travelers ...
Windows keys 31 Hotkeys 32 Special keys 34 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 35 Using a computer security lock 35 Audio 36 Adjusting the volume 36 Using Acer Bluetooth® VoIP Phone (for selected models) 37 Getting to know your VoIP phone 37 Package ...LED indicators 38 Charging the phone 38 Connecting the phone to your notebook 39 Using the phone 41 Using the system utilities 42 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 42 Launch Manager 43 Norton Internet Security 44 Frequently asked questions 45 Requesting service 48 International Travelers ...
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... a new power plan: Creating customized power plans allows you 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". Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for On Battery and Plugged In modes...
... a new power plan: Creating customized power plans allows you 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". Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for On Battery and Plugged In modes...
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Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. to the panel in Click the sleep and hibernate modes. 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch 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 save your new settings.
Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. to the panel in Click the sleep and hibernate modes. 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch 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 save your new settings.
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...password used to encrypt files by unauthorized persons. If you for Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook. It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for a supervisor password ... passwords, there will be used to encrypt a file is the unique key that protects your encrypted file! Empowering Technology 7 Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that the system needs to enter your own password when encrypting a file. This password will...
...password used to encrypt files by unauthorized persons. If you for Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook. It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for a supervisor password ... passwords, there will be used to encrypt a file is the unique key that protects your encrypted file! Empowering Technology 7 Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that the system needs to enter your own password when encrypting a file. This password will...
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... Center from the Accessories program group in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and a shortcut to fit the...
... Center from the Accessories program group in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and a shortcut to fit the...
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... two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) • 14.1" WXGA TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ • ATI Radeon® Xpress 1100 with integrated 3D graphics with up to 512 MB of HyperMemory™....) 22 Specifications English Operating system Platform System memory Display and graphics Storage subsystem Dimensions and weight • Windows Vista™ Business • Windows Vista™ Home Premium • Windows Vista™ Home Basic • Mobile AMD Sempron™ 3200+/3500+ (1.6/1.8 GHz, 512 KB L2...
... two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) • 14.1" WXGA TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ • ATI Radeon® Xpress 1100 with integrated 3D graphics with up to 512 MB of HyperMemory™....) 22 Specifications English Operating system Platform System memory Display and graphics Storage subsystem Dimensions and weight • Windows Vista™ Business • Windows Vista™ Home Premium • Windows Vista™ Home Basic • Mobile AMD Sempron™ 3200+/3500+ (1.6/1.8 GHz, 512 KB L2...
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...Touchpad with 4-way scroll button 12 function keys, four media keys (play/pause, stop, previous, next), four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support Four easy-launch buttons: Empowering Key, Internet, email, user-programmable ... for digital speakers Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers Built-in microphone MS-Sound compatible Acer Video Conference, supporting Voice and Video over Internet Protocol (VVoIP) via Acer OrbiCam™ and optional Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone Acer OrbiCam™ integrated 310,000 pixel...
...Touchpad with 4-way scroll button 12 function keys, four media keys (play/pause, stop, previous, next), four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support Four easy-launch buttons: Empowering Key, Internet, email, user-programmable ... for digital speakers Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers Built-in microphone MS-Sound compatible Acer Video Conference, supporting Voice and Video over Internet Protocol (VVoIP) via Acer OrbiCam™ and optional Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone Acer OrbiCam™ integrated 310,000 pixel...
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... the response. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). and your finger on the touchpad on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. dry and clean. Tap once. Access context menu Click once. Select Click once. Drag Click and... it - The touchpad is enabled on your cursor pressing on the second tap and drag the cursor. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel.
... the response. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). and your finger on the touchpad on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. dry and clean. Tap once. Access context menu Click once. Select Click once. Drag Click and... it - The touchpad is enabled on your cursor pressing on the second tap and drag the cursor. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel.
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... need to connect an external keypad. English 30 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. When Scroll Lock is indicated by small characters located on , the screen moves one line up or down when you can...
... need to connect an external keypad. English 30 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. When Scroll Lock is indicated by small characters located on , the screen moves one line up or down when you can...
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... switch users (if you are on a + < > + : Use the arrow keys to a network domain) < > + : Minimizes all windows < > + : Open the Run dialog box < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Application key Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions...
... switch users (if you are on a + < > + : Use the arrow keys to a network domain) < > + : Minimizes all windows < > + : Open the Run dialog box < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Application key Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions...
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... The phone needs to charge the phone before initial use. Turn the notebook on the slot. Click No, not this time, then close the window. 4. Off The phone is linking with the notebook. Insert the phone to the slot label up during charge and turns off when the battery is...It takes approximately four hours for a full charge. Locate the PC Card (PCMCIA) slot. 3. Note: The notebook detects the device and displays a New Device Wizard window. Eject the phone from the PC Card slot when charging is charging. Charging the phone You need to be recharged. Make sure that the phone...
... The phone needs to charge the phone before initial use. Turn the notebook on the slot. Click No, not this time, then close the window. 4. Off The phone is linking with the notebook. Insert the phone to the slot label up during charge and turns off when the battery is...It takes approximately four hours for a full charge. Locate the PC Card (PCMCIA) slot. 3. Note: The notebook detects the device and displays a New Device Wizard window. Eject the phone from the PC Card slot when charging is charging. Charging the phone You need to be recharged. Make sure that the phone...
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... four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on Acer GridVista. You may choose any one of your notebook, first ensure that a second display is only available on certain models. Acer GridVista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to set ...be partitioned independently. English 42 Using the system utilities Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is connected, then, open the Display Settings properties box using the Control Panel or by right-clicking the Windows desktop and selecting Personalize. Select the secondary monitor ...
... four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on Acer GridVista. You may choose any one of your notebook, first ensure that a second display is only available on certain models. Acer GridVista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to set ...be partitioned independently. English 42 Using the system utilities Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is connected, then, open the Display Settings properties box using the Control Panel or by right-clicking the Windows desktop and selecting Personalize. Select the secondary monitor ...
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... 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to start the application. You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on page 27 for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into...
... 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to start the application. You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on page 27 for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into...
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..., review the results of the scan. For more information refer to scan 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.
..., review the results of the scan. For more information refer to scan 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.
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..., but the computer does not start or boot up the "Display Properties" dialog box. English 45 Frequently asked questions The following is a list of your Windows desktop and select Properties to bring up . If you are not full-screen on the computer or on .
..., but the computer does not start or boot up the "Display Properties" dialog box. English 45 Frequently asked questions The following is a list of your Windows desktop and select Properties to bring up . If you are not full-screen on the computer or on .
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... are IrDA-compliant. Check the following : • The volume may be muted. See "Hotkeys" on the power. out port on the taskbar. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. I want to a USB port on the taskbar. There is ... sure you have the appropriate software running on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be loose. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the computer. You can also use the volume control buttons to adjust the volume. English 46...
... are IrDA-compliant. Check the following : • The volume may be muted. See "Hotkeys" on the power. out port on the taskbar. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. I want to a USB port on the taskbar. There is ... sure you have the appropriate software running on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be loose. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the computer. You can also use the volume control buttons to adjust the volume. English 46...
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... and Modem Options. 3 Click on the system will reboot. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to its original settings without recovery CDs. Note: If your Operating System. Note: Please note, on first booting your notebook, that you can ...proceed with the original software content that the printer cable is connected securely to the Windows manual. After the Operating System is set up , you first turn on Dialing Rules and begin setting up all data files before using this...
... and Modem Options. 3 Click on the system will reboot. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to its original settings without recovery CDs. Note: If your Operating System. Note: Please note, on first booting your notebook, that you can ...proceed with the original software content that the printer cable is connected securely to the Windows manual. After the Operating System is set up , you first turn on Dialing Rules and begin setting up all data files before using this...