Acer EFL50 manual Acer GridVista dual-display compatible

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Note: When recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery, detach all peripherals, including your Acer ezDock, to ensure the best results.

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:

Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad

Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently.

Acer GridVista is simple to set up:

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Contents Aspire 3600/5500 Series Users GuidePage Basic care and tips for using your computer First things firstYour guides Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapterTaking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicingPlease refer to Frequently asked questions on Operation conditionsContents Acer Arcade for selected models Taking your notebook PC with youPower management Acer eRecovery TroubleshootingRegulations and safety notices Securing your computerAn Aspire tour Front viewDescription See Easy-launch buttons on page 10 for moreClosed front view Icon DescriptionLeft view Icon Description Battery Powers the computer Right viewRear view # Icon DescriptionBase view Specifications AspireEnglish English Indicators Icon Function DescriptionLaunch key Default application Easy-launch buttonsTouchpad Touchpad basicsFunction Left button Right Main touchpad Center Button Using the keyboard Lock keys and embedded numeric keypadWindows keys HotkeysHotkey Icon Function Description Fn + F1 Fn + F2EManager. See Acer eManager on Fn + F3Special keys Euro symbolUS dollar sign Using a computer security lock Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive trayAdjusting the volume AudioAcer eManager Using the system utilitiesTo set the key, see Easy-launch buttons on Acer GridVista dual-display compatible Launch Manager Nothing appears on the screen Frequently asked questionsImage is not full-screen No audio is heard from the computer Keyboard does not respondInfrared port does not work selected models only Printer does not workWant to set up my location to use the internal modem Click on Start, Settings, Control PanelInternational Travelers Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call You are required to provide the following information Name Acer Arcade for selected models Arcade hotkeys Settings Finding and playing contentArcade controls Navigation controls CinemaPlayer controls Video DVD settingsLanguage Album Video Slideshow settingsPlaying a video file Music Video authoringBurner Copy Back up your CD/DVD collectionAudio Create your own greatest hits CDs Data Store files simply and easilyDisconnecting from the desktop Taking your notebook PC with youMoving around Preparing the computerWhat to take to short meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to take to long meetings Setting up a home office Traveling with the computerWhat to take with you Special considerationsTraveling internationally with the computer What to bring with youUsing passwords Using a computer security lockSecuring your computer Entering passwords Setting passwordsConnectivity options Expanding through optionsFax/data modem Built-in network feature Fast Infrared selected models onlyUniversal Serial Bus USB Ieee 1394 port selected models onlyInserting a PC Card PC Card slotEjecting a PC Card Boot sequence Bios utilityInstalling memory Enable disk-to-disk recovery PasswordUsing software Playing DVD moviesPower management Acer eRecovery Create backupCreate factory default image CD Restore from backupRe-install bundled software without CD Change password Error messages Troubleshooting tipsError messages Corrective action English Energy Star guidelines compliance Regulations and safety noticesFCC notice Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Operation conditionsDeclaration of Conformity for EU countries Modem notices TBRList of applicable countries English Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Macrovision copyright protection notice LCD pixel statementRadio device regulatory notice General European Union EU EN 61000-3-2/-3FCC RF safety requirement Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity EFL50Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking Index English