Acer M1640, 1640Z manual Acer GridVista dual-display compatible

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For more information, open Acer eManager, click on the appropriate application and select the Help function.

Note: If your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery's "System backup to optical disk" feature to burn a backup image to CD or DVD. To ensure the best results when recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery, detach all peripherals (except the external Acer ODD, if your computer has one), including your Acer ezDock.

Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)

Note: This feature is only available on certain models.

To enable the dual monitor feature of your notebook, first ensure that the second monitor is connected, then, select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on Settings. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to complete the process.

Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen. To access this function, please go to Start, All Programs and click on Acer GridVista. You may choose any one of the four display settings indicated below:

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Contents Aspire 1640 Series Users GuidePage Disposal instructions Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst things first Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapterClick on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off Please refer to Frequently asked questions on Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing Operation conditionsContents Page Page Page An Aspire tour Front viewDescription Closed front view Icon DescriptionLeft view # Icon DescriptionRight view Rear viewIcon Item Description Base view Specifications 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 HotkeysKey Description EManager on Hotkey Icon Function Description Fn + F1Fn + F2 Fn + F3Euro symbol Special keysUS dollar sign Using a computer security lock Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive trayAdjusting the volume AudioUsing the system utilities Acer eManagerAcer GridVista dual-display compatible Launch Manager Norton AntiVirus How do I check for viruses?Scan for Viruses panel, click Scan My Computer Frequently asked questions Nothing appears on the screenImage is not full-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 Requesting service International Travelers Warranty ITWBefore you call Acer Arcade for selected models InstantOn Arcade mode Arcade hotkeysDisplay Settings Finding and playing contentSettings Audio SettingsArcade controls Navigation controlsPlayer controls Background mode Virtual keyboardCinema Slide show settings AlbumEditing pictures Snapshot VideoPlaying a video file Editing videoMusic Make DVDsAuthoring CD/DVDs File type compatibility Moving around Disconnecting from the desktopTaking your notebook PC with you Preparing the computerTaking the computer home What to bring to meetingsWhat to take with you Setting up a home office Traveling with the computerSpecial considerations Traveling internationally with the computer What to bring with youUsing a computer security lock Using passwordsSecuring your computer Entering passwords Setting passwordsExpanding through options Connectivity optionsFax/data modem Built-in network feature Fast Infrared FIRUniversal Serial Bus USB Ieee 1394 portPC Card slot Inserting a PC Card Ejecting a PC CardExpressCard Inserting an ExpressCardEjecting an ExpressCard Bios utility Boot sequenceInstalling memory Using software Enable disk-to-disk recoveryPassword Playing DVD moviesPower management Acer eRecoveryCreate backup Restore from backupCreate factory default image CD Re-install bundled software without CD Change passwordEnglish Troubleshooting tips Error messagesError messages Corrective action English Regulations and safety notices Energy Star guidelines complianceFCC notice Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem noticesOperation conditions Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesTBR List of applicable countriesEnglish Important safety instructions English Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statementMacrovision copyright protection notice Radio device regulatory notice General European Union EUEN 61000-3-2/-3 FCC RF safety requirement Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity ZL8Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking Index CD-ROMEnglish
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