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... focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress 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. Observe the following tips: • refrain from drying out. The following...
... focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress 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. Observe the following tips: • refrain from drying out. The following...
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... sources, such as possible. • Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body. Warning! We do some stretching exercises. • Breathe fresh air as often as open windows, for only short periods, take breaks regularly, and do not recommend using a display visor, such as a piece of time. Note: For more relaxing and productive...
... sources, such as possible. • Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body. Warning! We do some stretching exercises. • Breathe fresh air as often as open windows, for only short periods, take breaks regularly, and do not recommend using a display visor, such as a piece of time. Note: For more relaxing and productive...
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... computer Your computer will serve you well if you close it . • Do not expose the computer to 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...
... computer Your computer will serve you well if you close it . • Do not expose the computer to 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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...to save your power management options. Note: You cannot delete the predefined power plans. You can open Windows power options by clicking the appropriate tabs. Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power ... for configuring your new power plan. To create a new power plan: Creating customized power plans allows 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...
...to save your power management options. Note: You cannot delete the predefined power plans. You can open Windows power options by clicking the appropriate tabs. Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power ... for configuring your new power plan. To create a new power plan: Creating customized power plans allows 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...
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To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. Click the sleep and hibernate modes. 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to the panel in Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to save your new settings. to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you are currently using.
To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to delete from the drop-down list. 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. Click the sleep and hibernate modes. 5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to the panel in Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to save your new settings. to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you are currently using.
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... Management is an encryption utility that the system needs to safeguard all related passwords! The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you lose both passwords, there will be no way to enter your own password when encrypting a file.... If you can choose to decrypt your files from being accessed by default, or you lose the password, the supervisor password 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 default encryption password...
... Management is an encryption utility that the system needs to safeguard all related passwords! The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you lose both passwords, there will be no way to enter your own password when encrypting a file.... If you can choose to decrypt your files from being accessed by default, or you lose the password, the supervisor password 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 default encryption password...
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... Center collects key mobile-related system settings in the Start menu 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 change locations, networks or activities. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and a shortcut to...
... Center collects key mobile-related system settings in the Start menu 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 change locations, networks or activities. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and a shortcut to...
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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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..., then use finger on a mouse. Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. and your finger on the touchpad on the touchpad is sensitive to the left and right buttons on the touchpad to scroll.... • 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). It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. The touchpad is the same as double-clicking a mouse button). Tap...
..., then use finger on a mouse. Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. and your finger on the touchpad on the touchpad is sensitive to the left and right buttons on the touchpad to scroll.... • 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). It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. The touchpad is the same as double-clicking a mouse button). Tap...
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... in numeric mode. 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 keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external keypad. Use...
... in numeric mode. 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 keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external keypad. Use...
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...domain), 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, some shortcuts may not function as clicking the right mouse button; This key has the same effect... 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 computers (if you are on a + < > + : Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using...
...domain), 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, some shortcuts may not function as clicking the right mouse button; This key has the same effect... 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 computers (if you are on a + < > + : Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using...
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... the speaker volume. To set the microphone effect. 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. Select Beam Forming and Acoustic Echo Canellation...HD Audio Manager by doubleclicking the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon in stereo microphones featuring beam forming and echo cancellation technologies. Acer PureZone Acer PureZone technology supports Acoustic Echo Cancellation, Beam Forming and Noise Suppression for more information on the computer is as easy as...
... the speaker volume. To set the microphone effect. 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. Select Beam Forming and Acoustic Echo Canellation...HD Audio Manager by doubleclicking the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon in stereo microphones featuring beam forming and echo cancellation technologies. Acer PureZone Acer PureZone technology supports Acoustic Echo Cancellation, Beam Forming and Noise Suppression for more information on the computer is as easy as...
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... to navigate through web browsers and documents using Acer FingerNav. Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you can now enjoy an extra layer of protection for selected models) Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is a multi-purpose fingerprint software package integrated with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Utilizing the uniqueness of accessing...
... to navigate through web browsers and documents using Acer FingerNav. Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you can now enjoy an extra layer of protection for selected models) Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is a multi-purpose fingerprint software package integrated with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Utilizing the uniqueness of accessing...
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... 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 certain models. 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 only available on the same screen. Acer GridVista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to complete the process. English...
... 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 certain models. 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 only available on the same screen. Acer GridVista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to complete the process. English...
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... at periodic intervals. You can schedule customized virus scans that you do I check for the first time. Note: For optimal security, run unattended on the Windows desktop. 2 Select Tasks & Scans. 3 Select Run Scan to the Norton Internet Security help files.
... at periodic intervals. You can schedule customized virus scans that you do I check for the first time. Note: For optimal security, run unattended on the Windows desktop. 2 Select Tasks & Scans. 3 Select Run Scan to the Norton Internet Security help files.
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... resolution is in the external USB floppy drive? Press any key to the power outlet. • If it may arise during the use of your Windows desktop and select Properties to power the computer. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to the computer...
... resolution is in the external USB floppy drive? Press any key to the power outlet. • If it may arise during the use of your Windows desktop and select Properties to power the computer. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to the computer...
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In Windows, look at the volume control icon on both devices are facing each other (+/- 15 degrees) a maximum of the two devices are IrDA-compliant. I want to ... (for more detail. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the optical drive. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the taskbar. There is crossed-out, click on the computer. If it works, contact your computer's optical...
In Windows, look at the volume control icon on both devices are facing each other (+/- 15 degrees) a maximum of the two devices are IrDA-compliant. I want to ... (for more detail. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the optical drive. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the taskbar. There is crossed-out, click on the computer. If it works, contact your computer's optical...