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... eyes. 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 • ... raising 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 looking at the middle of the display. • Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast...
... eyes. 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 • ... raising 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 looking at the middle of the display. • Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast...
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.... • Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration. • Do not expose the computer to any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on the plug. • The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not...
.... • Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration. • Do not expose the computer to any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on the plug. • The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not...
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... 12 Your Acer notebook tour 13 Front view 13 Closed front view 15 Left view 16 Right view 17 Rear view 18 Base view 19 Specifications 20 Indicators 26 Easy-launch buttons 27 Touchpad 28 Touchpad basics 28 Using the keyboard 30 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 30 Windows keys 31...
... 12 Your Acer notebook tour 13 Front view 13 Closed front view 15 Left view 16 Right view 17 Rear view 18 Base view 19 Specifications 20 Indicators 26 Easy-launch buttons 27 Touchpad 28 Touchpad basics 28 Using the keyboard 30 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 30 Windows keys 31...
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...Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick and easy data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for MSN Messenger and Microsoft Outlook. It is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. Empowering Technology 2 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) Acer...supervisor password and default encryption. Note: The password used to decrypt your own file-specific password when encrypting a file. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will be no way to encrypt files by unauthorized persons. This encryption will prompt you lose both ...
...Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick and easy data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for MSN Messenger and Microsoft Outlook. It is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. Empowering Technology 2 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) Acer...supervisor password and default encryption. Note: The password used to decrypt your own file-specific password when encrypting a file. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will be no way to encrypt files by unauthorized persons. This encryption will prompt you lose both ...
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removes unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. Empowering Technology 5 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer computer. The user can also enable advanced options for full control over the following options: • Memory optimization - It provides an express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly. releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization -
removes unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. Empowering Technology 5 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer computer. The user can also enable advanced options for full control over the following options: • Memory optimization - It provides an express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly. releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization -
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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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Empowering Technology 10 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 10 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..
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20 English Specifications Operating system Platform System memory Display Graphics • Windows Vista™ Capable • Windows Vista™ Premium Ready • Genuine Windows® XP Professional (Service Pack 2) • AMD Turion™ 64 X2 dual-core TL-50/TL-52/TL-56... to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) • 15.4" WXGA Acer CrystalBrite™ TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, 16 ms response time, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing on dual displays via Acer GridVista™ • 15" XGA color TFT LCD, 1024 x 768 pixel resolution ...
20 English Specifications Operating system Platform System memory Display Graphics • Windows Vista™ Capable • Windows Vista™ Premium Ready • Genuine Windows® XP Professional (Service Pack 2) • AMD Turion™ 64 X2 dual-core TL-50/TL-52/TL-56... to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) • 15.4" WXGA Acer CrystalBrite™ TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, 16 ms response time, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing on dual displays via Acer GridVista™ • 15" XGA color TFT LCD, 1024 x 768 pixel resolution ...
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... 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad Four easy-launch buttons: Empowering Key, email, Internet, user-programmable button Two communication switches: WLAN, Bluetooth® Acer Video Conference featuring Voice and Video over Internet... (for selected models) featuring: • 225 degree ergonomic rotation • Acer PrimaLite™ Technology WLAN: Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g or 802.11a/b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)...
... 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad Four easy-launch buttons: Empowering Key, email, Internet, user-programmable button Two communication switches: WLAN, Bluetooth® Acer Video Conference featuring Voice and Video over Internet... (for selected models) featuring: • 225 degree ergonomic rotation • Acer PrimaLite™ Technology WLAN: Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g or 802.11a/b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)...
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... beneath the touchpad to move your finger across the touchpad (2) to perform selection and execution functions. This button mimics your finger across the surface of Windows applications.
... beneath the touchpad to move your finger across the touchpad (2) to perform selection and execution functions. This button mimics your finger across the surface of Windows applications.
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... horizontal scrolling is sensitive to move up/ down/left/ right. Drag Click and hold to finger movement; It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Select Click once. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button);
... horizontal scrolling is sensitive to move up/ down/left/ right. Drag Click and hold to finger movement; It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Select Click once. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button);
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... on embedded keypad cursor-control keys. English 30 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 Num Lock off . Use this mode when you need to connect an external keypad. The embedded numeric...
... on embedded keypad cursor-control keys. English 30 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 Num Lock off . Use this mode when you need to connect an external keypad. The embedded numeric...
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Application This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; English 31 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it launches the Start menu. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys ... 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 ...
Application This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; English 31 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it launches the Start menu. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys ... 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 ...
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...1 3 2 13 2 4 Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is only available 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 click... that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on Acer GridVista. English 36 Using the system utilities Note: The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is dual-display compatible...
...1 3 2 13 2 4 Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is only available 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 click... that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on Acer GridVista. English 36 Using the system utilities Note: The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is dual-display compatible...
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...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 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 37 Acer GridVista is simple to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. Launch Manager ...
...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 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 37 Acer GridVista is simple to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. Launch Manager ...
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... do I check for viruses? 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 Scans. 3 In the Scans panel, click Run Full System Scan. 4 When the scan is an anti-virus software...
... do I check for viruses? 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 Scans. 3 In the Scans panel, click Run Full System Scan. 4 When the scan is an anti-virus software...
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... is set the resolution lower than the specified resolution are not full-screen on the computer or on the screen. Image is a list of your Windows desktop and select Properties to an external monitor. Resolutions lower than this native resoution, the screen expands to the appropriate resolution. Check the following: •...
... is set the resolution lower than the specified resolution are not full-screen on the computer or on the screen. Image is a list of your Windows desktop and select Properties to an external monitor. Resolutions lower than this native resoution, the screen expands to the appropriate resolution. Check the following: •...
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...hole and push to eject the tray. (If your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on page 31 for file transfers) or you have the appropriate drivers (for printing to an infrared ...to the line- If it works, contact your computer's optical drive is a slot-load model, it is a mechanical eject hole on the power. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. out port on the taskbar. Check the following : ...
...hole and push to eject the tray. (If your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on page 31 for file transfers) or you have the appropriate drivers (for printing to an infrared ...to the line- If it works, contact your computer's optical drive is a slot-load model, it is a mechanical eject hole on the power. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. out port on the taskbar. Check the following : ...
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... only option for future recovery operations. To properly use the internal modem. 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 installed when you can skip the Internet Connection... when you can proceed with the original software content that is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. Follow the steps below to the Windows manual.
... only option for future recovery operations. To properly use the internal modem. 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 installed when you can skip the Internet Connection... when you can proceed with the original software content that is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. Follow the steps below to the Windows manual.
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... main menu. Push it again at any time to return to resume. Button functions may change depending on the current mode. To access Arcade in Windows mode, push the Arcade button to start Arcade. Pushing the Power button will close Arcade mode. The Arcade and Power buttons have different functions depending... models) If your Aspire is bundled with a TV-tuner card, a 48-button remote control is included for details. The table below for use with the Acer Arcade software.
... main menu. Push it again at any time to return to resume. Button functions may change depending on the current mode. To access Arcade in Windows mode, push the Arcade button to start Arcade. Pushing the Power button will close Arcade mode. The Arcade and Power buttons have different functions depending... models) If your Aspire is bundled with a TV-tuner card, a 48-button remote control is included for details. The table below for use with the Acer Arcade software.