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... your monitor more comfortable computer use , consult a physician immediately and inform your eyes from staying too long in such a way that the side faces the window or any other recurring or persistent discomfort and/or pain related to reduce eyestrain. The following sections provide suggestions on your leg muscles • take...
... your monitor more comfortable computer use , consult a physician immediately and inform your eyes from staying too long in such a way that the side faces the window or any other recurring or persistent discomfort and/or pain related to reduce eyestrain. The following sections provide suggestions on your leg muscles • take...
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..., and do not recommend using a display visor, such as a piece of time. We do some stretching exercises. • Breathe fresh air as often as open windows, for extended periods of cardboard extended from the display's top front edge • Avoid adjusting your computer use more information, please refer to an awkward...
..., and do not recommend using a display visor, such as a piece of time. We do some stretching exercises. • Breathe fresh air as often as open windows, for extended periods of cardboard extended from the display's top front edge • Avoid adjusting your computer use more information, please refer to an awkward...
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... or vibration. • Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture. • Do not spill water or any 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...
... or vibration. • Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture. • Do not spill water or any 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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...4 If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you wish 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". Note: You cannot delete the predefined power plans. You can also... create customized power plans. To access this utility, select "Acer ePower Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar, run the program from the drop-down list. 2 Click "Apply". You can open Windows power options by clicking the appropriate tabs. To edit a power plan: Editing ...
...4 If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you wish 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". Note: You cannot delete the predefined power plans. You can also... create customized power plans. To access this utility, select "Acer ePower Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar, run the program from the drop-down list. 2 Click "Apply". You can open Windows power options by clicking the appropriate tabs. To edit a power plan: Editing ...
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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. to the panel in 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. 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 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. to the panel in 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. 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 delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to save your new settings.
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...to enter your own password when encrypting a file. This password will be no way 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 a supervisor password and ...that protects your files from being accessed by default, or you can choose to safeguard all related passwords! Empowering Technology 7 Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that the system needs to decrypt your encrypted file! If you lose both passwords, ...
...to enter your own password when encrypting a file. This password will be no way 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 a supervisor password and ...that protects your files from being accessed by default, or you can choose to safeguard all related passwords! Empowering Technology 7 Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that the system needs to decrypt your encrypted file! If you lose both passwords, ...
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... 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 the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Settings include... brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and a 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 the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Settings include... brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and a shortcut ...
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19 English Specifications Operating system Platform System memory • Windows® Vista™ Business • Windows® Vista™ Home Premium • Windows® Vista™ Home Basic • Genuine Windows® XP Professional (Service Pack 2) Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile processor technology...selected models) • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN (dual-band quad-mode 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N) network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ with InviLink™ Nplify™ wireless technology (for selected models), or • Intel® PRO/Wireless...
19 English Specifications Operating system Platform System memory • Windows® Vista™ Business • Windows® Vista™ Home Premium • Windows® Vista™ Home Basic • Genuine Windows® XP Professional (Service Pack 2) Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile processor technology...selected models) • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN (dual-band quad-mode 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N) network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ with InviLink™ Nplify™ wireless technology (for selected models), or • Intel® PRO/Wireless...
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...• Power subsystem • 12.1" WXGA Acer CrystalBrite™ TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ 12.1" WXGA TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ Mobile Intel® GM965 Express... (acceleration) (for selected models) S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support 80/120/160 GB or larger hard disk drive with Acer Disk AntiShock Protection (DASP) enhancement Optical drive options: • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive • DVD/CD-RW combo drive...
...• Power subsystem • 12.1" WXGA Acer CrystalBrite™ TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ 12.1" WXGA TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ Mobile Intel® GM965 Express... (acceleration) (for selected models) S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support 80/120/160 GB or larger hard disk drive with Acer Disk AntiShock Protection (DASP) enhancement Optical drive options: • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive • DVD/CD-RW combo drive...
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...-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (manufacturing option) • Seamless touchpad pointing device with 4-way scroll button (manufacturing option) • 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded... numeric keypad, international language support • Empowering key • Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Bluetooth®, email, Internet, user-progammable • Intel® High Definition audio support • Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers • Acer...
...-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (manufacturing option) • Seamless touchpad pointing device with 4-way scroll button (manufacturing option) • 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded... numeric keypad, international language support • Empowering key • Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Bluetooth®, email, Internet, user-progammable • Intel® High Definition audio support • Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers • Acer...
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... the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button. • Use the 4-way scroll (3) button (for selected models) or Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (for selected models) to scroll up or down /left/ right (for selected models) or click and hold... , then use finger on the touchpad to the left and right buttons on your finger on the touchpad on the right scroll bar of Windows applications...
... the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button. • Use the 4-way scroll (3) button (for selected models) or Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (for selected models) to scroll up or down /left/ right (for selected models) or click and hold... , then use finger on the touchpad to the left and right buttons on your finger on the touchpad on the right scroll bar of Windows applications...
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... using control keys. cursor-control keys. English 28 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is on , the embedded keypad is on , all alphabetic...
... using control keys. cursor-control keys. English 28 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is on , the embedded keypad is on , all alphabetic...
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... 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...+ : Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Application key Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; it opens the application's context menu. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on your edition...
... 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...+ : Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Application key Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; it opens the application's context menu. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on your edition...
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...the Microphone tab, and then click the Microphone Effects tab. English 35 Audio The system provides you whole new enthusiastic audio experience including Acer PureZone with 32-bit Intel High Definition (HD) Audio, and dual stereo speakers. To set the microphone effect. Select Beam Forming.... See "Hotkeys" on page 30 for pure sound recording. The Realtek HD Audio Manager dialog box will pop up your Windows system. Acer PureZone Acer PureZone technology supports Acoustic Echo Cancellation, Beam Forming and Noise Suppression for more information on the computer is as easy as pressing...
...the Microphone tab, and then click the Microphone Effects tab. English 35 Audio The system provides you whole new enthusiastic audio experience including Acer PureZone with 32-bit Intel High Definition (HD) Audio, and dual stereo speakers. To set the microphone effect. Select Beam Forming.... See "Hotkeys" on page 30 for pure sound recording. The Realtek HD Audio Manager dialog box will pop up your Windows system. Acer PureZone Acer PureZone technology supports Acoustic Echo Cancellation, Beam Forming and Noise Suppression for more information on the computer is as easy as pressing...
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...-purpose fingerprint software package integrated with a simple swipe of your finger! With Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution, you to navigate through web browsers and documents using Acer FingerNav. For more information refer to your daily tasks with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Utilizing the uniqueness of accessing your computer with Pre...
...-purpose fingerprint software package integrated with a simple swipe of your finger! With Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution, you to navigate through web browsers and documents using Acer FingerNav. For more information refer to your daily tasks with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Utilizing the uniqueness of accessing your computer with Pre...
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.... You may choose any one of your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that a second display is connected, then, open the Display Settings properties box using the Control ...Panel or by right-clicking the Windows desktop and selecting Personalize. Acer GridVista is simple to Start, All Programs and click on Acer GridVista. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check...
.... You may choose any one of your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that a second display is connected, then, open the Display Settings properties box using the Control ...Panel or by right-clicking the Windows desktop and selecting Personalize. Acer GridVista is simple to Start, All Programs and click on Acer GridVista. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check...
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... that you do I check for the first time. English 39 How do not have to stop working. Note: For optimal security, run unattended on the Windows desktop. 2 Select Tasks & Scans. 3 Select Run Scan to scan your computer for viruses? 1 Double-click the Norton Internet Security icon on specific dates and times...
... that you do I check for the first time. English 39 How do not have to stop working. Note: For optimal security, run unattended on the Windows desktop. 2 Select Tasks & Scans. 3 Select Run Scan to scan your computer for viruses? 1 Double-click the Norton Internet Security icon on specific dates and times...
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Look at the power indicator: • If it is a list of your Windows desktop and select Properties to bring up . If pressing a key does not turn the display back on an external monitor. Press and release the power ...
Look at the power indicator: • If it is a list of your Windows desktop and select Properties to bring up . If pressing a key does not turn the display back on an external monitor. Press and release the power ...
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... sure you have the appropriate software running on both devices (for file transfers) or you have an eject hole.) The keyboard does not respond. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be too low. out port... drive is a slot-load model, it is enabled. • Make sure both devices are IrDA-compliant. The printer does not work . Check the following : In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on page 30 for printing to an infrared printer). • During the POST, press to access the BIOS...
... sure you have the appropriate software running on both devices (for file transfers) or you have an eject hole.) The keyboard does not respond. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be too low. out port... drive is a slot-load model, it is enabled. • Make sure both devices are IrDA-compliant. The printer does not work . Check the following : In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on page 30 for printing to an infrared printer). • During the POST, press to access the BIOS...