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If this is unavoidable, work habits to "Regulations and safety notices" on page 74 in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light by : • placing your computer use more information, please refer to make your display in the ... the display's top front edge • Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking at bright light sources, such as open windows, for extended periods of time. Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep your head at a higher level than the top edge of the ...
If this is unavoidable, work habits to "Regulations and safety notices" on page 74 in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light by : • placing your computer use more information, please refer to make your display in the ... the display's top front edge • Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking at bright light sources, such as open windows, for extended periods of time. Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep your head at a higher level than the top edge of the ...
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... cannot power off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on the plug. • The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not...
... cannot power off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on the plug. • The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not...
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... Management 14 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Front view 15 Closed front view 16 Left view 18 Right view 18 Rear view 19 Base view 20 Specifications 21 Indicators 25 Easy-launch buttons 26 Touchpad 27 Touchpad basics 27 Using the keyboard 29 Lock keys and numeric keypad 29 Windows keys 30
... Management 14 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Front view 15 Closed front view 16 Left view 18 Right view 18 Rear view 19 Base view 20 Specifications 21 Indicators 25 Easy-launch buttons 26 Touchpad 27 Touchpad basics 27 Using the keyboard 29 Lock keys and numeric keypad 29 Windows keys 30
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Empowering Technology 5 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 5 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..
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... files from being accessed by default, or 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... and default encryption. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will be no way to enter your encrypted file! If you for MSN Messenger and Microsoft Outlook. This encryption...
... files from being accessed by default, or 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... and default encryption. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will be no way to enter your encrypted file! If you for MSN Messenger and Microsoft Outlook. This encryption...
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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 13 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 13 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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It provides an express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly. releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization - Empowering Technology 14 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. removes unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - The user can also enable advanced options for full control over the following options: • Memory optimization -
It provides an express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly. releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization - Empowering Technology 14 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. removes unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - The user can also enable advanced options for full control over the following options: • Memory optimization -
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...High- 21 Specifications English Operating system Platform System memory Display and graphics Storage subsystem • Windows® Vista™ Capable • Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2) • Genuine Windows® XP Professional (Service Pack 2) • Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile ...• Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology Up to 2 GB of DDR2 533/667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules ...
...High- 21 Specifications English Operating system Platform System memory Display and graphics Storage subsystem • Windows® Vista™ Capable • Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2) • Genuine Windows® XP Professional (Service Pack 2) • Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile ...• Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology Up to 2 GB of DDR2 533/667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules ...
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...3.85 kg (8.49 lbs.) ACPI 2.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes 71 W 4800 mAh 8-cell Li-ion battery pack Acer QuicCharge™ technology: • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge system-off • 2.5-hour charge-in-use 90 W AC... adapter 105-/106-key keyboard Touchpad with 4-way scroll button 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, standard numeric keypad, international language support Four easy-launch buttons Two LED buttons: WLAN, Bluetooth® Audio system ...
...3.85 kg (8.49 lbs.) ACPI 2.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes 71 W 4800 mAh 8-cell Li-ion battery pack Acer QuicCharge™ technology: • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge system-off • 2.5-hour charge-in-use 90 W AC... adapter 105-/106-key keyboard Touchpad with 4-way scroll button 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, standard numeric keypad, international language support Four easy-launch buttons Two LED buttons: WLAN, Bluetooth® Audio system ...
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English 28 • Move your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. This button mimics your finger across the touchpad (2) to drag the cursor. Access context menu Click once. Note: When using the touchpad, ... double-clicking a mouse button); The touchpad is enabled on a mouse. Drag Click and hold to finger movement; It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Function Left button (1) Right button (4) Main touchpad (2) Center button (3) Execute Quickly click twice. Select Click once. rest your fingers - Note: By...
English 28 • Move your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. This button mimics your finger across the touchpad (2) to drag the cursor. Access context menu Click once. Note: When using the touchpad, ... double-clicking a mouse button); The touchpad is enabled on a mouse. Drag Click and hold to finger movement; It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Function Left button (1) Right button (4) Main touchpad (2) Center button (3) Execute Quickly click twice. Select Click once. rest your fingers - Note: By...
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... or down when you can toggle on keypad. English 29 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and a numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. The numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Num Lock off , the keys assume cursor and other shortcut functions.
... or down when you can toggle on keypad. English 29 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and a numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. The numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Num Lock off , the keys assume cursor and other shortcut functions.
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...other key in the hotkey combination. Application This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse key button; it...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. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to provide a variety...
...other key in the hotkey combination. Application This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse key button; it...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. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to provide a variety...
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... further questions about enabling RAID on your system. 5 Select the hard disk drive you have the needed drive ordering. 8 You cannot use Acer eRecovery Management to revert your system to install the Intel Matrix Storage Console. 3 Run the Intel Matrix Storage Console from Start > Programs >... computer) is disabled, run the installation program manually by pressing Ctrl-I when starting your Acer computer. Use the Intel Matrix Storage Console in Windows for most RAID functions. 11 Please contact an Acer Customer Service Center if you want to enable RAID on. 6 Select Create RAID Volume...
... further questions about enabling RAID on your system. 5 Select the hard disk drive you have the needed drive ordering. 8 You cannot use Acer eRecovery Management to revert your system to install the Intel Matrix Storage Console. 3 Run the Intel Matrix Storage Console from Start > Programs >... computer) is disabled, run the installation program manually by pressing Ctrl-I when starting your Acer computer. Use the Intel Matrix Storage Console in Windows for most RAID functions. 11 Please contact an Acer Customer Service Center if you want to enable RAID on. 6 Select Create RAID Volume...
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...or create a RAID volume, use your system. This is complete, you will see a new option when you chose to implement. Warning: Acer is not responsible for the loss of RAID that you boot up your system. 10 Congratulations! After enabling RAID on your system After enabling RAID..., enhanced reliability, or a combination of both, depending on your computer as you have successfully enabled RAID on the version of data resulting from Windows. Otherwise, wait or press ESC to continue your computer. Press Ctrl-I to enter this program when booting up your normal boot process. English ...
...or create a RAID volume, use your system. This is complete, you will see a new option when you chose to implement. Warning: Acer is not responsible for the loss of RAID that you boot up your system. 10 Congratulations! After enabling RAID on your system After enabling RAID..., enhanced reliability, or a combination of both, depending on your computer as you have successfully enabled RAID on the version of data resulting from Windows. Otherwise, wait or press ESC to continue your computer. Press Ctrl-I to enter this program when booting up your normal boot process. English ...
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English 40 Launching the Acer OrbiCam To launch the Acer OrbiCam, double-click on the Acer OrbiCam logo in the desktop. OR Click Start > All Programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam. Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings Resolution To change the capture window size. 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.
English 40 Launching the Acer OrbiCam To launch the Acer OrbiCam, double-click on the Acer OrbiCam logo in the desktop. OR Click Start > All Programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam. Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings Resolution To change the capture window size. 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 41 Options Click Options to change the capture window size, preview settings, and the folder for captured photos or videos. 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. 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.
English 41 Options Click Options to change the capture window size, preview settings, and the folder for captured photos or videos. 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. 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.
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...photo/video clip. Capturing photos/videos To capture a photo or a video clip, rotate the Acer OrbiCam to an IM partner anywhere in the My Pictures and My Videos folder. The Properties window appears. Advanced Settings allows you to display/play a preview of any Instant Messenger (IM) ...application. Note: By default, all photos and videos are saved in the world. Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam The Acer OrbiCam is automatically selected as a...
...photo/video clip. Capturing photos/videos To capture a photo or a video clip, rotate the Acer OrbiCam to an IM partner anywhere in the My Pictures and My Videos folder. The Properties window appears. Advanced Settings allows you to display/play a preview of any Instant Messenger (IM) ...application. Note: By default, all photos and videos are saved in the world. Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam The Acer OrbiCam is automatically selected as a...
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... you to select and apply an effect to your face beyond the capture window frame. The face tracking feature tracks your head movement and automatically centers 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 43 Enabling the Acer VisageON The Acer VisageON technology comes with two features: Face tracking and Video effects....
... you to select and apply an effect to your face beyond the capture window frame. The face tracking feature tracks your head movement and automatically centers 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 43 Enabling the Acer VisageON The Acer VisageON technology comes with two features: Face tracking and Video effects....
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English 44 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 44 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.
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... to calibrate the face points to use video effects when using the camera for IM chat/ video sessions or call conferences. The Video Effect Selection window appears. 2 Click on a video effect to achieve better tracking. English 45 Using video effects (selected models only) The Video Settings section allows you may use... . To select an effect: 1 Click the encircled icon to continue. 2. The selected effect appears in the video effects section of the VisageON window. When using avatars, you to select an avatar or accessory video effect from the VisageON...
... to calibrate the face points to use video effects when using the camera for IM chat/ video sessions or call conferences. The Video Effect Selection window appears. 2 Click on a video effect to achieve better tracking. English 45 Using video effects (selected models only) The Video Settings section allows you may use... . To select an effect: 1 Click the encircled icon to continue. 2. The selected effect appears in the video effects section of the VisageON window. When using avatars, you to select an avatar or accessory video effect from the VisageON...