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... frequently. • Give your eyes regular breaks by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a display visor, such as open windows, for extended periods of your vision Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, ...readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by: • placing your display 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 ...
... frequently. • Give your eyes regular breaks by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a display visor, such as open windows, for extended periods of your vision Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, ...readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by: • placing your display 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 ...
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... equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you take care of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start then click on Shut Down. • Use the power button You can also put the computer in should not exceed...
... equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you take care of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start then click on Shut Down. • Use the power button You can also put the computer in should not exceed...
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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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...power plans: 1 Select the power plan 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". Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High ... the power plan you want your computer to use. 5 Click "OK" to edit 2 Adjust settings as described below. You can open Windows power options by clicking the appropriate tabs. View and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". Empowering...
...power plans: 1 Select the power plan 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". Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High ... the power plan you want your computer to use. 5 Click "OK" to edit 2 Adjust settings as described below. You can open Windows power options by clicking the appropriate tabs. View and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". Empowering...
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5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. Click the sleep and hibernate modes. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you are currently using. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to the panel in To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to save your new settings.
5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. Click the sleep and hibernate modes. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you are currently using. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to the panel in To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to save your new settings.
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... (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 selected models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that the system needs to safeguard ...decrypting the file. Be sure to decrypt it. If you can choose to decrypt your own password when encrypting a file. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will be no way to enter your encrypted file! If you for a supervisor password and default encryption password....
... (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 selected models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that the system needs to safeguard ...decrypting the file. Be sure to decrypt it. If you can choose to decrypt your own password when encrypting a file. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will be no way to enter your encrypted file! If you for a supervisor password and default encryption password....
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...service on or off , and a shortcut to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. To launch Windows Mobility Center: • Use the shortcut key < > + • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in one easy-...to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to fit the situation as 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 ...
...service on or off , and a shortcut to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. To launch Windows Mobility Center: • Use the shortcut key < > + • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in one easy-...to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to fit the situation as 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 ...
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... Launch NTI Shadow Icon Productivity key Lock Presentation Sync Default application Launch Windows Lock function Minimizes your open application windows and prepares the display for convenient and secure backup. runs the Windows® lock function to lock the notebook when you only need to... an external storage device, for impressive presentations. • Sync key - If the laptop is equipped with Acer BioProtection, ...
... Launch NTI Shadow Icon Productivity key Lock Presentation Sync Default application Launch Windows Lock function Minimizes your open application windows and prepares the display for convenient and secure backup. runs the Windows® lock function to lock the notebook when you only need to... an external storage device, for impressive presentations. • Sync key - If the laptop is equipped with Acer BioProtection, ...
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.../ down /left/ right using the touchpad, keep it - Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. Note: When using Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (Manufacturing option). and your touchpad. Select Click once. dry and clean. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in... the response. Drag Click and hold to move left or right a page. The touchpad is enabled on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is sensitive to finger movement; English 28 (for selected models) to scroll up ...
.../ down /left/ right using the touchpad, keep it - Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. Note: When using Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (Manufacturing option). and your touchpad. Select Click once. dry and clean. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in... the response. Drag Click and hold to move left or right a page. The touchpad is enabled on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is sensitive to finger movement; English 28 (for selected models) to scroll up ...
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English 31 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on , the screen moves one ...
English 31 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on , the screen moves one ...
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... can also be 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 computer (if you are connected to a network domain),...to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Application key Note: Depending on your edition of Windows Vista or Windows XP, some shortcuts may not function as clicking on the Windows Start button; Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same...
... can also be 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 computer (if you are connected to a network domain),...to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Application key Note: Depending on your edition of Windows Vista or Windows XP, some shortcuts may not function as clicking on the Windows Start button; Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same...
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...extra layecor mofppurtoetrewctiitohnPfroer-Byoooutr Authentication (PBA personal computer, as well as the convenience a simple swipe of your finger! Acer Bio-Protection (for general reference only. Actual product specifications may vary. 35 Using the system utilities English Note: ... Solution is a multi-purpose fingerprint software package integrated with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. For more information refer to the Acer Bio-ProtectionAcheerlpBifoil-ePsr.otection Fingerprint Solution also web browsers and documents using...
...extra layecor mofppurtoetrewctiitohnPfroer-Byoooutr Authentication (PBA personal computer, as well as the convenience a simple swipe of your finger! Acer Bio-Protection (for general reference only. Actual product specifications may vary. 35 Using the system utilities English Note: ... Solution is a multi-purpose fingerprint software package integrated with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. For more information refer to the Acer Bio-ProtectionAcheerlpBifoil-ePsr.otection Fingerprint Solution also web browsers and documents using...
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...a second display is simple to Start, All Programs and click on certain models. Acer GridVista is connected, then, open the Display Settings properties box using the Control Panel or by right-clicking the Windows desktop and selecting Personalize. To enable the dual display feature of the four display ... from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend the desktop onto this function, please go to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your notebook, first ensure that...
...a second display is simple to Start, All Programs and click on certain models. Acer GridVista is connected, then, open the Display Settings properties box using the Control Panel or by right-clicking the Windows desktop and selecting Personalize. To enable the dual display feature of the four display ... from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend the desktop onto this function, please go to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your notebook, first ensure that...
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... System Scan when scanning your system. 4 When the scan is complete, review the results of the scan. Note: For optimal security, run unattended on the Windows desktop. 2 Select Tasks & Scans. 3 Select Run Scan to scan your computer for the first time. For more information refer to stop working. English 39 How...
... System Scan when scanning your system. 4 When the scan is complete, review the results of the scan. Note: For optimal security, run unattended on the Windows desktop. 2 Select Tasks & Scans. 3 Select Run Scan to scan your computer for the first time. For more information refer to stop working. English 39 How...
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... the cause: • The brightness level might be too low. Look at the power indicator: • If it may arise during the use of your Windows desktop and select Properties to save power. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to bring up . Connect the AC adapter to recharge...
... the cause: • The brightness level might be too low. Look at the power indicator: • If it may arise during the use of your Windows desktop and select Properties to save power. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to bring up . Connect the AC adapter to recharge...
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.... Check the following: • Make sure that the infrared port is a clear path between the two infrared ports. There is heard from the computer. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar. The infrared port does not work . In...
.... Check the following: • Make sure that the infrared port is a clear path between the two infrared ports. There is heard from the computer. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar. The infrared port does not work . In...
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... system will be the only option for future recovery operations. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to the Windows manual. To properly use the internal modem. English 42 • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is...
... system will be the only option for future recovery operations. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to the Windows manual. To properly use the internal modem. English 42 • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is...
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... charging. Note: You are advised 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. English English 46 To remove a battery pack: 1 Slide the battery release latch to a mains power outlet. Charging the...
... charging. Note: You are advised 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. English English 46 To remove a battery pack: 1 Slide the battery release latch to a mains power outlet. Charging the...
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...-low warning appears, the recommended course of action depends on the computer and resume work . Save all applications. 3. Shut down the operating system to the Windows power meter. Resume work . Close all applications. 3. Turn off the computer if you want to turn off the computer. Replace the battery pack. 5. The AC...
...-low warning appears, the recommended course of action depends on the computer and resume work . Save all applications. 3. Shut down the operating system to the Windows power meter. Resume work . Close all applications. 3. Turn off the computer if you want to turn off the computer. Replace the battery pack. 5. The AC...