Space Bag 8210 Acer ePower Management, AC mode, DC mode, Create new power scheme, Battery status

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Acer ePower Management

Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. 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 "Maximum Performance." You can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to turn the following functions on/off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN.

DC mode

To suit your usage, there are four pre-defined profiles — Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Maximum Battery. Or, you can define up to three of your own profiles.

Create new power scheme

1Assign a name for the new scheme.

2Choose existing scheme to use as a template.

3Select whether used for mains (AC) or battery mode.

4Choose which power options best fit your needs, then click OK.

5The new profile will appear on the main screen.

Battery status

For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to the panel on the lower left-hand side of the window.

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Contents TravelMate 8210/8200 Series Users GuidePage Turning the product off before cleaning Information for your safety and comfortSafety instructions Using electrical power Replacing the battery pack Telephone line safety Product servicingMedical devices Additional safety informationOperating environment Emergency calls VehiclesPotentially explosive environments Disposal instructions Mercury advisoryTips and information for comfortable use Finding your comfort zone Taking care of your visionDeveloping good work habits Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst things first Turning your computer on and offClick on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off Taking care of your computerTaking care of your AC adapter Please refer to Frequently asked questions on Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing Contents Page Page Page Acer Empowering Technology Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eLock Management Acer ePerformance Management Acer eRecovery Management Acer eSettings Management Acer eNet ManagementEmpowering Technology DC mode Acer ePower ManagementAC mode Create new power schemeAcer ePresentation Management Empowering Technology Description Your Acer notebook tourFront view Closed front view # Icon DescriptionIcon Description Left view Right view Rear view Icon Item DescriptionBase view Specifications English English English English Indicators Function DescriptionEasy-launch button Default application Easy-launch buttonsTouchpad Touchpad basicsFunction Left button Right Main touchpad Center Button Using the keyboard Lock keys and embedded numeric keypadWindows keys Key DescriptionHotkeys Decreases the screen brightness US dollar sign Euro symbolSpecial key Using a computer security lock Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive trayAdjusting the volume AudioRotating the Acer OrbiCam Acer OrbiCamGetting to know your Acer OrbiCam # ItemLaunching the Acer OrbiCam Changing the Acer OrbiCam settingsResolution Options Camera SettingsBasic settings Capturing photos/videos Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcamCapture settings Pictures and My Videos folderEnabling the Acer VisageON Using the face tracking feature Using video effects selected models only Protecting the HDD Using Acer GraviSenseAcer GraviSense Anti-Theft English Using the system utilities Acer GridVista dual-display compatibleLaunch Manager Scans panel, click Run Full System Scan Norton AntiVirusHow do I check for viruses? Image is not full-screen Frequently asked questionsNothing appears on the screen Infrared port does not work No audio is heard from the computerKeyboard does not respond Printer does not workWant to set up my location to use the internal modem Before you call Requesting serviceInternational Travelers Warranty ITW Moving around Disconnecting from the desktopTaking your notebook PC with you Preparing the computerWhat to take with you Taking the computer homeWhat to bring to meetings Special considerations Setting up a home officeTraveling with the computer Traveling internationally with the computer What to bring with youSecuring your computer Using a computer security lockUsing passwords Entering passwords Setting passwordsFax/data modem Expanding through optionsConnectivity options Built-in network feature Fast Infrared FIRUniversal Serial Bus USB Ieee 1394 portEjecting a PC Card PC Card slotInserting a PC Card Ejecting an ExpressCard ExpressCardInserting an ExpressCard Installing memory Enable disk-to-disk recovery Bios utilityBoot sequence PasswordRegion code Country or region Using softwarePlaying DVD movies Power management Acer eRecovery ManagementCreate backup Restore from backupCreate factory default image CD Re-install bundled software without CDChange password Error messages TroubleshootingTroubleshooting tips Error messages Corrective actionEnglish Operation conditions Regulations and safety noticesFCC notice Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Modem noticesRemarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens TBR List of applicable countriesEnglish Macrovision copyright protection notice Laser compliance statementLCD pixel statement European Union EU Article 3.1a Health and SafetyRadio device regulatory notice General Article 3.1b EMCEnglish FCC RF safety requirement English Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity ZC1Acer Computer Shanghai Limited EN60950-12001 EN600652002 applied to models with TV functionLCD panel ergonomic specifications Index CD-ROMEnglish