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... Numeric Keypad 12 Windows keys 12 Hotkeys 13 Special keys 14 Indicators 15 Easy-launch Buttons 16 Touchpad 17 Touchpad Basics 17 Acer Empowering Technology 18 Acer eDataSecurity Management 19 Acer eLock Management 21 Acer ePerformance Management 22 Acer eRecovery Management 23 Acer eNet Management 24 Acer ePower Management 26 Acer ePresentation Management 28 Acer OrbiCam 29 Acer GraviSense 35 Using...
... Numeric Keypad 12 Windows keys 12 Hotkeys 13 Special keys 14 Indicators 15 Easy-launch Buttons 16 Touchpad 17 Touchpad Basics 17 Acer Empowering Technology 18 Acer eDataSecurity Management 19 Acer eLock Management 21 Acer ePerformance Management 22 Acer eRecovery Management 23 Acer eNet Management 24 Acer ePower Management 26 Acer ePresentation Management 28 Acer OrbiCam 29 Acer GraviSense 35 Using...
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Features The features of Travelmate 8200 are itemized as below: Platform Intel® CentrinoTM Mobile Technology features: T...Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945 ABG network connection (dualband tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, Acer SignalUp wireless technology support Memory T 256/512MB or 1GB of DDR2 533/667 memory, Upgradeable to 2GB for... modules Display and Graphics T 15.4" WSXGA + TFT LCD, 1680 x 1050 pixel resolution (262K colours), simultaneous multi-window via Acer GridVista support T ATI M56P with 128/256MB of DDR video RAM, ATI POWERPLAYTM 5.0, Microsoft® DirectX® ...
Features The features of Travelmate 8200 are itemized as below: Platform Intel® CentrinoTM Mobile Technology features: T...Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945 ABG network connection (dualband tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, Acer SignalUp wireless technology support Memory T 256/512MB or 1GB of DDR2 533/667 memory, Upgradeable to 2GB for... modules Display and Graphics T 15.4" WSXGA + TFT LCD, 1680 x 1050 pixel resolution (262K colours), simultaneous multi-window via Acer GridVista support T ATI M56P with 128/256MB of DDR video RAM, ATI POWERPLAYTM 5.0, Microsoft® DirectX® ...
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... Scroll Lock is on Num Lock off Chapter 1 11 Using the Keyboard The full-sized keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Desired access Num Lock on , the screen moves one line up or down when Fn + F12 you press the up...
... Scroll Lock is on Num Lock off Chapter 1 11 Using the Keyboard The full-sized keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Desired access Num Lock on , the screen moves one line up or down when Fn + F12 you press the up...
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...manner. Embedded Numeric Keypad The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Windows keys The keyboard hKasetwyo keys that perform Windows-speDcifeic sfucnrctiiopnst.ion Key Icon Description Windows key Desired access ThisNkuemy Lhoacsktohne same effect as clicking the right mouse button. It ... Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad. + Num Lock off N/A Hold Fn while using cursorcontrol keys. Application key + Eens the My Computer window. + F1: Opens Help and Support. < > + : + F: Opens the Find (All Files dialog box). < > + R: Opens the Run dialog box....
...manner. Embedded Numeric Keypad The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Windows keys The keyboard hKasetwyo keys that perform Windows-speDcifeic sfucnrctiiopnst.ion Key Icon Description Windows key Desired access ThisNkuemy Lhoacsktohne same effect as clicking the right mouse button. It ... Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad. + Num Lock off N/A Hold Fn while using cursorcontrol keys. Application key + Eens the My Computer window. + F1: Opens Help and Support. < > + : + F: Opens the Find (All Files dialog box). < > + R: Opens the Run dialog box....
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... your finger across the touchpad to move up or down / left/right. Tapping hard will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. Tapping on the edge of windows applications. Click once Click and hold to drag the cursor over the selection. NOTE: Keep your finger on the touchpad on its surface. T Use the...
... your finger across the touchpad to move up or down / left/right. Tapping hard will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. Tapping on the edge of windows applications. Click once Click and hold to drag the cursor over the selection. NOTE: Keep your finger on the touchpad on its surface. T Use the...
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...-specific password when encrypting a file. If you encrypt each individual file. It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick and easy data encryption and decryption and also supports on the system. Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt for MSN Messenger and Microsoft Outlook. There are two passwords...
...-specific password when encrypting a file. If you encrypt each individual file. It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick and easy data encryption and decryption and also supports on the system. Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt for MSN Messenger and Microsoft Outlook. There are two passwords...
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T Speed optimization: improves the usability and performance of the Acer notebook. T Disk optimization: removes unneeded items and files. It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: T Memory optimization: releases unused memory and checks memory usage. Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of the Windows XP system. 22 Chapter 1
T Speed optimization: improves the usability and performance of the Acer notebook. T Disk optimization: removes unneeded items and files. It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: T Memory optimization: releases unused memory and checks memory usage. Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of the Windows XP system. 22 Chapter 1
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... CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on current usage, refer to three of the window. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface, or double click the Acer ePower Management icon in the task tray. AC mode The default setting is closed, and set passwords for... real-time battery life estimates based on buttons to the system after Hibernation or Stand-by. 26 Chapter 1 DC mode To suit your own profiles. Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface.
... CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on current usage, refer to three of the window. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface, or double click the Acer ePower Management icon in the task tray. AC mode The default setting is closed, and set passwords for... real-time battery life estimates based on buttons to the system after Hibernation or Stand-by. 26 Chapter 1 DC mode To suit your own profiles. Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface.
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... change the capture resolution, click the displayed resolution at the bottom right corner of the capture window, then select the desired resolution. Launching the Acer OrbiCam To launch the Acer OrbiCam, double click on the Acer OrbiCam icon on the screen. or Click Start > All programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam. Setting the camera resolution to display the...
... change the capture resolution, click the displayed resolution at the bottom right corner of the capture window, then select the desired resolution. Launching the Acer OrbiCam To launch the Acer OrbiCam, double click on the Acer OrbiCam icon on the screen. or Click Start > All programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam. Setting the camera resolution to display the...
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... from this window. The PropertPierospweritniedsow will appear. Chapter 1 31 Capturing photos or videos To capture a photo or a video clip, rotate the Acer OrbiCam to change the camera brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, sAhdavrapnnceedssS,etettincg. Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam The Acer OrbiCam is automatically... to get the desired angle, then click the Take a Picture or Record a Video button. The Windows Picture and Fax Viewer or the Windows Media Player automatically launches to achieve gain control, implement image mirror, select image enhancements and anti-flicker ...
... from this window. The PropertPierospweritniedsow will appear. Chapter 1 31 Capturing photos or videos To capture a photo or a video clip, rotate the Acer OrbiCam to change the camera brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, sAhdavrapnnceedssS,etettincg. Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam The Acer OrbiCam is automatically... to get the desired angle, then click the Take a Picture or Record a Video button. The Windows Picture and Fax Viewer or the Windows Media Player automatically launches to achieve gain control, implement image mirror, select image enhancements and anti-flicker ...
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...an effect to the camera. 32 Chapter 1 Enabling the Acer VisageON The Acer VisageON technology comes with two features: Face tracking and Video effects (selected models only). VisageON VisageON VisageON The VisageON window appears as below: 2. For multipUleseurssers, the face tracking ...feature automatiScianglllyecUesenrtersMaulllttihplee users' face in the capture window. NOTE: The face tracking feature is not capable of the VisageON window. To enable the Acer VisageON: 1. Right click on this icon, then select VisageON from the pop...
...an effect to the camera. 32 Chapter 1 Enabling the Acer VisageON The Acer VisageON technology comes with two features: Face tracking and Video effects (selected models only). VisageON VisageON VisageON The VisageON window appears as below: 2. For multipUleseurssers, the face tracking ...feature automatiScianglllyecUesenrtersMaulllttihplee users' face in the capture window. NOTE: The face tracking feature is not capable of the VisageON window. To enable the Acer VisageON: 1. Right click on this icon, then select VisageON from the pop...
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VisageON 3. Click VisageON to display a menu that allows to display the available video effects. The Video Effect Selection window appears as below: Effect Selection Video Chapter 1 33 To select an effect: VEifdfeeoctSSeetlteinctgios n Video 1. Click the encircled icon to change the configuration of the camera, ...
VisageON 3. Click VisageON to display a menu that allows to display the available video effects. The Video Effect Selection window appears as below: Effect Selection Video Chapter 1 33 To select an effect: VEifdfeeoctSSeetlteinctgios n Video 1. Click the encircled icon to change the configuration of the camera, ...
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The selected effect appears in the VisageON to achieve better tracking. NOTE: You may have to calibrate the face points to continue. Click on a video effect to use video effects when using avatars, you may use . Follow screen instructions in the video effects section of the VisageON window. NOTE: When using the camera for IM chat/video sessions or call conferences. 34 Chapter 1 2.
The selected effect appears in the VisageON to achieve better tracking. NOTE: You may have to calibrate the face points to continue. Click on a video effect to use video effects when using avatars, you may use . Follow screen instructions in the video effects section of the VisageON window. NOTE: When using the camera for IM chat/video sessions or call conferences. 34 Chapter 1 2.
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... should consist of letters and numbers. When this function is activated, it can not be recovered once the Anti-Theft function is activated, Acer GraviSense will emit a beep as a warning and prompt you to try again. Your password needs to disable the Task Manager before setting ...the Anti-Theft function. 36 Chapter 1 When Anti-Theft is activated, the system will show a full screen image and a password window. If you enter a password that is invalid for it will disable the following keys functions: • Alt + Tab • Ctrl +Shift + Esc ...
... should consist of letters and numbers. When this function is activated, it can not be recovered once the Anti-Theft function is activated, Acer GraviSense will emit a beep as a warning and prompt you to try again. Your password needs to disable the Task Manager before setting ...the Anti-Theft function. 36 Chapter 1 When Anti-Theft is activated, the system will show a full screen image and a password window. If you enter a password that is invalid for it will disable the following keys functions: • Alt + Tab • Ctrl +Shift + Esc ...
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... four pre-defined display settings so you can view Start All Programs Acer GridVista multiple windows on certain models. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each window into the appropriate grid. 3. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) NOTE: This feature is dual-display compatible... secondary monitoSre(2tt)inicgons in the display box and then click th(e2)check box Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor OK Acer GridVista is simple to be partitioned independently. Apply OK Settings Apply Start Control Panel Display (2) Extend my...
... four pre-defined display settings so you can view Start All Programs Acer GridVista multiple windows on certain models. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each window into the appropriate grid. 3. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) NOTE: This feature is dual-display compatible... secondary monitoSre(2tt)inicgons in the display box and then click th(e2)check box Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor OK Acer GridVista is simple to be partitioned independently. Apply OK Settings Apply Start Control Panel Display (2) Extend my...
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...of wake-up events • JTAG-base debugger interface Keyboard Item Controller Model name Feature Description PC97551 Travelmate series: New Acer Ergo Keyboard with buttons embedded • 88/89-key Acer FineTouchTM keyboard with five-degree curve • Inverted T cursor layout • 2.5 mm (minimum)... key travel, spill proof support • Built-in touchpad with four-way integrated scroll button • 12 function keys • Four cursor keys • Two Windows® keys...
...of wake-up events • JTAG-base debugger interface Keyboard Item Controller Model name Feature Description PC97551 Travelmate series: New Acer Ergo Keyboard with buttons embedded • 88/89-key Acer FineTouchTM keyboard with five-degree curve • Inverted T cursor layout • 2.5 mm (minimum)... key travel, spill proof support • Built-in touchpad with four-way integrated scroll button • 12 function keys • Four cursor keys • Two Windows® keys...
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... This is a standard AT keyboard feature. T Fn + F3: Launch Acer ePower Management This hotkey will launch the Acer eSetting utility. Users can be disabled/enabled. The detail behavior is defined in Windows Power Options. In Acer system, the NumLock is not changed by the internal keyboard numeric keys. ...with the internal keyboard, and the external keypad for numeric typing. The LCD backlight will be turned on again when any of Sleep Button in Acer Display Mode Specification v0.02. T Fn + F12: Scroll Lock 50 Chapter 2 If an external keyboard or keypad is on. T Fn ...
... This is a standard AT keyboard feature. T Fn + F3: Launch Acer ePower Management This hotkey will launch the Acer eSetting utility. Users can be disabled/enabled. The detail behavior is defined in Windows Power Options. In Acer system, the NumLock is not changed by the internal keyboard numeric keys. ...with the internal keyboard, and the external keypad for numeric typing. The LCD backlight will be turned on again when any of Sleep Button in Acer Display Mode Specification v0.02. T Fn + F12: Scroll Lock 50 Chapter 2 If an external keyboard or keypad is on. T Fn ...
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T Fn + : Home This is a standard AT keyboard feature. Launch Buttons T : Launch Acer eManager T P: Launch Application (programmable) T WWW: Web Browser T Email: Launch Email T Wireless: Wireless enabled/disabled T Bluetooth: Bluetooth enabled/disabled Power Button The Power button should be ... line. Auto-Dim The system supports an automatic dimming of the line. However, the users still can determine its policy through the OS setting like Windows Power Options. The LCD backlight will be turned off when the Lid switch is assigned to the end of the LCD brightness when the AC...
T Fn + : Home This is a standard AT keyboard feature. Launch Buttons T : Launch Acer eManager T P: Launch Application (programmable) T WWW: Web Browser T Email: Launch Email T Wireless: Wireless enabled/disabled T Bluetooth: Bluetooth enabled/disabled Power Button The Power button should be ... line. Auto-Dim The system supports an automatic dimming of the line. However, the users still can determine its policy through the OS setting like Windows Power Options. The LCD backlight will be turned off when the Lid switch is assigned to the end of the LCD brightness when the AC...
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Follow the instructions in the message window. The label may cause damage to the drive or make the drive fail. 1. If errors occur, reconnect the connector on the system board. Replace the ... the diagnostic programs. 2. If errors occur with the internal diskette driver, reconnect the diskette connector on the system board. Follow the instructions in the message window. Replace the external CD-ROM drive. 3. Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is required. Reconnect the keyboard...
Follow the instructions in the message window. The label may cause damage to the drive or make the drive fail. 1. If errors occur, reconnect the connector on the system board. Replace the ... the diagnostic programs. 2. If errors occur with the internal diskette driver, reconnect the diskette connector on the system board. Follow the instructions in the message window. Replace the external CD-ROM drive. 3. Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is required. Reconnect the keyboard...
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... is within the range: (1) Replace the system board. (2) If the problem is still not resolved, see "Check the Battery Pack". Press F2 in the message window. A wrong connection will cause errors. Remove the battery pack. 2. Check the Battery Pack Follow the procedures below to correct the memory errors. 1. Then confirm that...
... is within the range: (1) Replace the system board. (2) If the problem is still not resolved, see "Check the Battery Pack". Press F2 in the message window. A wrong connection will cause errors. Remove the battery pack. 2. Check the Battery Pack Follow the procedures below to correct the memory errors. 1. Then confirm that...