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... remove the strain on how to reduce eyestrain. 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's viewing angle... comfort. 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 eyes.
... remove the strain on how to reduce eyestrain. 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's viewing angle... comfort. 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 eyes.
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... total ampere ratings of it . • Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Note: If you take care of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start then click on top of the equipment plugged in sleep mode by pressing the sleep hotkey + . Taking care of your...
... total ampere ratings of it . • Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Note: If you take care of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start then click on top of the equipment plugged in sleep mode by pressing the sleep hotkey + . Taking care of your...
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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 14 Closed front view 15 Left view 16 Right 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 14 Closed front view 15 Left view 16 Right view...
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Windows keys 32 Hotkeys 33 Special keys 34 Using the system utilities 35 Acer Bio-Protection (for selected models) 35 NTI Shadow 36 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 37 Launch Manager 38 Norton Internet Security 38 Frequently asked questions 40 Requesting service 43 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 43 Before ...
Windows keys 32 Hotkeys 33 Special keys 34 Using the system utilities 35 Acer Bio-Protection (for selected models) 35 NTI Shadow 36 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 37 Launch Manager 38 Norton Internet Security 38 Frequently asked questions 40 Requesting service 43 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 43 Before ...
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You can open Windows power options by clicking the appropriate tabs. To create...display and sleep settings you wish to switch to edit 2 Adjust settings as described below. Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your new power plan. To switch between , edit, delete... and restore power plans, as required. Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver. To edit a power plan...
You can open Windows power options by clicking the appropriate tabs. To create...display and sleep settings you wish to switch to edit 2 Adjust settings as described below. Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your new power plan. To switch between , edit, delete... and restore power plans, as required. Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver. To edit a power plan...
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Click the sleep and hibernate modes. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you are currently using. 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 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to save your new settings.
Click the sleep and hibernate modes. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you are currently using. 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 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to save your new settings.
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...used to encrypt files by unauthorized persons. Empowering Technology Empowering Technology 7 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook. Be sure to decrypt it. 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 selected models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that the system needs...
...used to encrypt files by unauthorized persons. Empowering Technology Empowering Technology 7 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook. Be sure to decrypt it. 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 selected models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that the system needs...
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... display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on/off , and a shortcut 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 or off..., and a shortcut to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Settings include display brightness, power plan...
... display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on/off , and a shortcut 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 or off..., and a shortcut to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Settings include display brightness, power plan...
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... swipe your display for impressive presentations. • Sync key - Icon Productivity key Lock Presentation Sync Default application Launch Windows Lock function Minimizes your open application windows and prepares the display for presenting Launch NTI Shadow If the laptop is equipped with Acer BioProtection, you step out. 26 English • Lock key - minimizes open...
... swipe your display for impressive presentations. • Sync key - Icon Productivity key Lock Presentation Sync Default application Launch Windows Lock function Minimizes your open application windows and prepares the display for presenting Launch NTI Shadow If the laptop is equipped with Acer BioProtection, you step out. 26 English • Lock key - minimizes open...
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...touchpad, keep it - Tap once. hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Select Click once. Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is sensitive to move left /right (Manufacturing option). Function Left... Or click and hold , then use finger on your cursor pressing on the second tap and drag the cursor. Note: When using Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (Manufacturing option). Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. rest your fingers - English 28 (for ...
...touchpad, keep it - Tap once. hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Select Click once. Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is sensitive to move left /right (Manufacturing option). Function Left... Or click and hold , then use finger on your cursor pressing on the second tap and drag the cursor. Note: When using Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (Manufacturing option). Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. rest your fingers - English 28 (for ...
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... Type the letters in numeric mode. English 31 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys.
... Type the letters in numeric mode. English 31 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys.
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...or switch users (if you're not connected to a network domain) < > + : Minimizes all windows < > + : Open the Run dialog box < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Windows Vista or Windows XP, some shortcuts may not function as clicking the right mouse button; This key has the same... used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < > : Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your edition of Access Center < > + : Open...
...or switch users (if you're not connected to a network domain) < > + : Minimizes all windows < > + : Open the Run dialog box < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Windows Vista or Windows XP, some shortcuts may not function as clicking the right mouse button; This key has the same... used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < > : Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your edition of Access Center < > + : Open...
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...-Protection (for general reference only. SWoiltuhtiAoncehraBsioin-Pcororpteocrtaiotend protection against unauthorized access to the Acer Bio-Pr Actual product specifications may vary. package integrated with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Utilizing the uniqueness of one's fingerprint features, Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution has incorporated protection against Fingerprint Solution, you can now enjoy...
...-Protection (for general reference only. SWoiltuhtiAoncehraBsioin-Pcororpteocrtaiotend protection against unauthorized access to the Acer Bio-Pr Actual product specifications may vary. package integrated with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Utilizing the uniqueness of one's fingerprint features, Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution has incorporated protection against Fingerprint Solution, you can now enjoy...
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...check box Extend the desktop onto this function, please go to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click ...OK to be partitioned independently. Acer GridVista is simple to Start, All Programs and click on certain models. English 37...
...check box Extend the desktop onto this function, please go to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click ...OK to be partitioned independently. Acer GridVista is simple to Start, All Programs and click on certain models. English 37...
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... or at periodic intervals. English 39 How do not have to the Norton Internet Security help files. Note: For optimal security, run unattended on the Windows desktop. 2 Select Tasks & Scans. 3 Select Run Scan to scan your system. 4 When the scan is complete, review the results of the scan...
... or at periodic intervals. English 39 How do not have to the Norton Internet Security help files. Note: For optimal security, run unattended on the Windows desktop. 2 Select Tasks & Scans. 3 Select Run Scan to scan your system. 4 When the scan is complete, review the results of the scan...
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... the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is in the external USB floppy drive? English 40 Frequently asked questions The following is a list of your Windows desktop and select Properties to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set the resolution lower than the specified resolution are provided...
... the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is in the external USB floppy drive? English 40 Frequently asked questions The following is a list of your Windows desktop and select Properties to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set the resolution lower than the specified resolution are provided...
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In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the optical drive. You can also use the volume control buttons to eject the tray. (If your dealer ... running on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be too low. The infrared port does not work . In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the taskbar. If it works, contact your computer's optical drive is a slot-load model, it is crossed...
In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the optical drive. You can also use the volume control buttons to eject the tray. (If your dealer ... running on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be too low. The infrared port does not work . In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the taskbar. If it works, contact your computer's optical drive is a slot-load model, it is crossed...
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... important to back up all data will be the only option for future recovery operations. Refer to the Windows manual. 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...
... important to back up all data will be the only option for future recovery operations. Refer to the Windows manual. 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...
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... battery for on the taskbar to start the next day with the computer turned off results in the battery bay. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. You can continue to self-discharge faster. • Excessive recharging decreases the battery life. • Look after your...
... battery for on the taskbar to start the next day with the computer turned off results in the battery bay. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. You can continue to self-discharge faster. • Excessive recharging decreases the battery life. • Look after your...
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... mains power supply. 2. Shut down the operating system to recharge the battery rapidly. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then connect to the Windows power meter. Warning: Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible after the battery-low warning appears. Save all necessary files. 2. The AC adapter or...
... mains power supply. 2. Shut down the operating system to recharge the battery rapidly. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then connect to the Windows power meter. Warning: Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible after the battery-low warning appears. Save all necessary files. 2. The AC adapter or...