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...comfortable level for extended periods of time. 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.... 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 •...
...comfortable level for extended periods of time. 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.... 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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... adapter to any other device. • Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on top of the cord if you are some ways to take care of all...
... adapter to any other device. • Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on top of the cord if you are some ways to take care of all...
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... keys and embedded numeric keypad 31 Windows keys 32 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 Acer OrbiCam 37 Launching the Acer OrbiCam (for 1.3 megapixel camera models... only) 38 Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings 38 Capturing photos/videos 40 Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam 40 Enabling the Acer VisageON (for 1.3 megapixel camera models only) ...
... keys and embedded numeric keypad 31 Windows keys 32 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 Acer OrbiCam 37 Launching the Acer OrbiCam (for 1.3 megapixel camera models... only) 38 Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings 38 Capturing photos/videos 40 Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam 40 Enabling the Acer VisageON (for 1.3 megapixel camera models only) ...
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...decrypt it. Note: The password used to encrypt files by unauthorized persons. If you for MSN Messenger and Microsoft Outlook. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will be no way to safeguard all related passwords! Be sure to decrypt your own file-specific password ...encrypting a file. This encryption will prompt you lose both passwords, there will be used to encrypt a file 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 password...
...decrypt it. Note: The password used to encrypt files by unauthorized persons. If you for MSN Messenger and Microsoft Outlook. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will be no way to safeguard all related passwords! Be sure to decrypt your own file-specific password ...encrypting a file. This encryption will prompt you lose both passwords, there will be used to encrypt a file 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 password...
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Empowering Technology 5 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer computer. improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. It provides an express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly. removes unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization - The user can also enable advanced options for full control over the following options: • Memory optimization -
Empowering Technology 5 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer computer. improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. It provides an express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly. removes unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization - The user can also enable advanced options for full control over the following options: • Memory optimization -
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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. 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.
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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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21 Specifications English Operating system Platform • Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2) • Genuine Windows® XP Professional (Service Pack 2) • Genuine Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition (for TravelMate 5620 Series) TravelMate 5620 Series Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile .../Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology TravelMate 5610 Series Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile technology, featuring: • Intel® Core™...
21 Specifications English Operating system Platform • Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2) • Genuine Windows® XP Professional (Service Pack 2) • Genuine Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition (for TravelMate 5620 Series) TravelMate 5620 Series Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile .../Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology TravelMate 5610 Series Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile technology, featuring: • Intel® Core™...
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English 22 System memory Display and graphics TravelMate 5620/5610 Series • Up to 2 GB of DDR2 533/667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) TravelMate 5110 Series • Up to 1 GB of DDR2 533 MHz memory, upgradeable to 2 GB using two ...soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) • 17.1" WXGA+ 200-nit high-brightness TFT LCD, 1440 x 900 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ ...
English 22 System memory Display and graphics TravelMate 5620/5610 Series • Up to 2 GB of DDR2 533/667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) TravelMate 5110 Series • Up to 1 GB of DDR2 533 MHz memory, upgradeable to 2 GB using two ...soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) • 17.1" WXGA+ 200-nit high-brightness TFT LCD, 1440 x 900 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ ...
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... cursor. • Press the left and right buttons on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. This button mimics your finger across the surface of Windows applications. Tapping on the touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on the right scroll bar of the touchpad. English 29 Touchpad The built-in...
... cursor. • Press the left and right buttons on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. This button mimics your finger across the surface of Windows applications. Tapping on the touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on the right scroll bar of the touchpad. English 29 Touchpad The built-in...
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... and hold to move up/ down/left/ right. hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Tap once. The touchpad is enabled on the second tap and drag the cursor. and your touchpad. Note: By default, vertical and horizontal...
... and hold to move up/ down/left/ right. hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Tap once. The touchpad is enabled on the second tap and drag the cursor. and your touchpad. Note: By default, vertical and horizontal...
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... Type the letters in a normal manner. English 31 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in numeric...
... Type the letters in a normal manner. English 31 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in numeric...
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... + : 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. it opens the application's context menu. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key ... the BIOS utility. It can also be used with other key in the hotkey combination. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse key button; English 32...
... + : 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. it opens the application's context menu. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key ... the BIOS utility. It can also be used with other key in the hotkey combination. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse key button; English 32...
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Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings Resolution To change the capture window size. English 38 Launching the Acer OrbiCam (for 1.3 megapixel camera models only) To launch the Acer OrbiCam, double-click on the Acer OrbiCam logo in the desktop. OR Click Start > All Programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam. 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.
Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings Resolution To change the capture window size. English 38 Launching the Acer OrbiCam (for 1.3 megapixel camera models only) To launch the Acer OrbiCam, double-click on the Acer OrbiCam logo in the desktop. OR Click Start > All Programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam. 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.
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English 39 Options Click Options to change the capture window size, preview settings, and the folder for captured photos or videos. 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. Use the options to display the Window, Preview, and Folder tabs. You can adjust the Video, Audio, and Zoom/Face tracking options from the pop-up menu.
English 39 Options Click Options to change the capture window size, preview settings, and the folder for captured photos or videos. 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. Use the options to display the Window, Preview, and Folder tabs. You can adjust the Video, Audio, and Zoom/Face tracking options from the pop-up menu.
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...or off the camera indicator. 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 Properties window appears. English 40 Capture settings From the Camera Settings window, click the Driver Settings button. You can... now broadcast from your location to get the desired angle, then click the Take a Picture or Record a Video button. Capturing photos/videos To capture a photo or a video clip, rotate the Acer OrbiCam to an IM...
...or off the camera indicator. 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 Properties window appears. English 40 Capture settings From the Camera Settings window, click the Driver Settings button. You can... now broadcast from your location to get the desired angle, then click the Take a Picture or Record a Video button. Capturing photos/videos To capture a photo or a video clip, rotate the Acer OrbiCam to an IM...
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... the face tracking settings and options from the left section of centering your face beyond the capture window frame. Minimal head movements are tracked more efficiently. The VisageON window appears. 2 Select and apply a video effect from the right section. The face tracking feature tracks your head movement and ... centers your video transmissions. The video effects feature allows you to select 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 pop-up menu. English 41 Enabling the...
... the face tracking settings and options from the left section of centering your face beyond the capture window frame. Minimal head movements are tracked more efficiently. The VisageON window appears. 2 Select and apply a video effect from the right section. The face tracking feature tracks your head movement and ... centers your video transmissions. The video effects feature allows you to select 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 pop-up menu. English 41 Enabling the...
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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 42 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 42 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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...achieve better tracking. English 43 Using video effects (selected models only) The Video Settings section allows you may use . The Video Effect Selection window appears. 2 Click on a video effect to display the available video effects. The selected effect appears in the video effects section of the VisageON... window. When using the camera for IM chat/ video sessions or call conferences. To select an effect: 1 Click the encircled icon to use ...
...achieve better tracking. English 43 Using video effects (selected models only) The Video Settings section allows you may use . The Video Effect Selection window appears. 2 Click on a video effect to display the available video effects. The selected effect appears in the video effects section of the VisageON... window. When using the camera for IM chat/ video sessions or call conferences. To select an effect: 1 Click the encircled icon to use ...
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...Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend my Windows desktop onto this function, please go to Start, All Programs and click on Settings. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that the second monitor is connected, then, select Start, Control Panel,... four display settings indicated below: 12 2 13 1 3 2 13 2 4 Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is only available on the same screen. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to be partitioned independently...
...Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend my Windows desktop onto this function, please go to Start, All Programs and click on Settings. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that the second monitor is connected, then, select Start, Control Panel,... four display settings indicated below: 12 2 13 1 3 2 13 2 4 Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is only available on the same screen. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to be partitioned independently...