Acer M1640, 1640Z manual Finding and playing content, Display Settings, Audio Settings

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Finding and playing content

Clicking a button on the Arcade home page opens the corresponding feature's home page. The content pages have buttons on the left and a content browsing area on the right. If a button shows one of several choices, such as sort order, the current setting is shown by a brightly colored ball on the button.

To pick content, click an item in the content area. When there is more than one CD or DVD drive, all drives will be shown. Pictures and videos are shown as files (with thumbnails) and organized into folders.

To browse a folder, click to open it. To go back up to the folder above it, click the Up one level button. If there is more content than will fit on a page, use the buttons at the lower right to scroll through the pages.

Note: For more detailed information on the features of Acer Arcade, please refer to the Arcade Help menu. This can be accessed from the Arcade home page by selecting Help.

Settings

There are settings in Acer Arcade that allow you to finetune its performance to suit your machine and your personal preferences. The Settings page is reached by the Advanced Settings button on the Home page.

Click Acer Arcade Help for comprehensive help on each Arcade mode.

In Display Settings:

Use the "screen ratio" option to choose between standard (4:3) or widescreen (16:9) display when watching movies.

The "4:3 movie display type" option allows you to select between "CinemaVision™" or "letterbox" mode.

•Acer CinemaVision™ is a nonlinear video stretching technology that produces minimal distortion in the center of the picture.

•The Letterbox option displays widescreen movie content in its original aspect ratio and adds black bars at the top and bottom of the screen.

"Color profile" allows you to choose between "original" or "Acer ClearVision™."

•Acer ClearVision™ is a video enhancement technology that detects video content and dynamically adjusts the brightness/contrast/saturation levels so that you do not need to change the color settings if the movie you are watching contains scenes that are overly dark or too bright.

In Audio Settings:

Use "speaker environment" to choose between "headphones," "SPDIF," 2 or more speakers depending on your audio equipment.

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Contents Users Guide Aspire 1640 SeriesPage Disposal instructions Turning your computer on and off Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst things first Your guidesTaking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapterClick on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off Operation conditions Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing Please refer to Frequently asked questions onContents Page Page Page An Aspire tour Front viewDescription Icon Description Closed front view# Icon Description Left viewRight view Rear viewIcon Item Description Base view Specifications English English Function Description IndicatorsEasy-launch buttons Easy-launch button Default applicationTouchpad basics TouchpadFunction Left button Right Main touchpad Center Button Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad Using the keyboardWindows keys HotkeysKey Description Fn + F3 Hotkey Icon Function Description Fn + F1Fn + F2 EManager onEuro symbol Special keysUS dollar sign Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Using a computer security lockAudio Adjusting the volumeAcer eManager Using the system utilitiesAcer 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 Printer does not work No audio is heard from the computerKeyboard does not respond Infrared port 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 Arcade hotkeys InstantOn Arcade modeAudio Settings Finding and playing contentSettings Display SettingsArcade controls Navigation controlsPlayer controls Virtual keyboard Background modeCinema Slide show settings AlbumEditing pictures Editing video VideoPlaying a video file SnapshotMusic Make DVDsAuthoring CD/DVDs File type compatibility Preparing the computer Disconnecting from the desktopTaking your notebook PC with you Moving aroundTaking the computer home What to bring to meetingsWhat to take with you Setting up a home office Traveling with the computerSpecial considerations What to bring with you Traveling internationally with the computerUsing a computer security lock Using passwordsSecuring your computer Setting passwords Entering passwordsExpanding through options Connectivity optionsFax/data modem Fast Infrared FIR Built-in network featureIeee 1394 port Universal Serial Bus USBPC Card slot Ejecting a PC Card Inserting a PC CardExpressCard Inserting an ExpressCardEjecting an ExpressCard Bios utility Boot sequenceInstalling memory Playing DVD movies Enable disk-to-disk recoveryPassword Using softwareAcer eRecovery Power managementCreate backup Restore from backupCreate factory default image CD Change password Re-install bundled software without CDEnglish Troubleshooting tips Error messagesError messages Corrective action English Regulations and safety notices Energy Star guidelines complianceFCC notice Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Modem noticesOperation conditions Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiensList of applicable countries TBREnglish 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 ZL8 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of ConformityDeclaration of Conformity for CE Marking CD-ROM IndexEnglish
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