Acer 4520 manual Finding and playing content, Display 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 fine-tune its performance to suit your machine and your personal preferences. To access Settings, click on

this icon located on the upper-right hand corner of the main 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 "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.

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Contents Users Guide Aspire 4520/4520G/4220 SeriesPage Safety instructions Information for your safety and comfortTurning the product off before cleaning Using electrical power Product servicing Replacing the battery packMedical devices Additional safety informationTelephone line safety Operating environmentPotentially explosive environments VehiclesMercury advisory Emergency calls Disposal instructionsTips and information for comfortable use Taking care of your vision Finding your comfort zoneDeveloping good work habits Turning your computer on and off Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst things first Your guidesTaking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your computerCleaning and servicing Taking care of your battery packPlease refer to Frequently asked questions on Contents Using the system utilities Securing your computer Power management Acer eRecovery Management Empowering Technology password Acer Empowering TechnologyAcer eNet Management for selected models Empowering Technology To switch between power plans Acer ePower Management for selected modelsUsing power plans To create a new power planBattery status To delete a power planAcer eAudio Management Acer ePresentation Management for selected models Acer eDataSecurity Management for selected models Acer eLock Management for selected models Empowering Technology Acer eRecovery Management Empowering Technology Acer eSettings Management for selected models Windows Mobility Center Front view Your Acer notebook tourIcon Item Description Speakers Icon Description Closed front view# Icon Description Left viewRear view Right view# Icon Item Description Hard disk bay Base viewPlatform SpecificationsStorage Dimensions Options Function Description IndicatorsIcon Function Description Easy-launch buttonsTouchpad basics TouchpadFunction Left button Right Main touchpad Center Button Lock key Description Using the keyboardDesired access Num Lock on Num Lock off Lock keys and embedded numeric keypadKeyDescription Windows keysHotkeys Hotkey Icon Function Description Fn + ← Euro symbolSpecial keys US dollar signEjecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Using a computer security lockAudio Adjusting the volumeSet playback as digital output Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/ multi-channel soundEnglish Acer GridVista dual-display compatible Using the system utilitiesLaunch Manager English Nothing appears on the screen Frequently asked questionsNo audio is heard from the computer Keyboard does not respond Want to set up my location to use the internal modemPrinter does not work English International Travelers Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call Battery pack characteristics Battery packMaximizing the batterys life Installing and removing the battery pack Checking the battery level Charging the batteryOptimising battery life Situation Recommended Action Battery-low warningAcer Arcade for selected models Settings Finding and playing contentDisplay Settings Player controls Audio SettingsArcade controls Navigation controlsVirtual keyboard Background modeCinema Album Slide Show settingsEditing Pictures Snapshot VideoPlaying a video file Capturing video TV models onlyTV for selected models MusicProgram guide Time-shift functionalityRecorded TV Scheduling recordingsUsing TeleText functions TV settingsFind program English Acer Arcade Deluxe for selected models Remote control for selected models Remote functions SportsCap selected models only Starting Acer Arcade DeluxeVideoMagician TV Joy selected models onlyDVDivine Preparing the computer Disconnecting from the desktopTaking your notebook PC with you Moving aroundWhat to bring to meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to take with you Traveling with the computer Setting up a home officeSpecial considerations What to bring with you Traveling internationally with the computerUsing passwords Using a computer security lockSecuring your computer Setting passwords Entering passwordsConnectivity options Expanding through optionsFax/data modem Universal Serial Bus USB Built-in network featureIeee 1394 port Inserting an ExpressCard ExpressCardEjecting an ExpressCard Installing memory Password Bios utilityBoot sequence Enable disk-to-disk recoveryPlaying DVD movies Using softwareRegion code Country or region Power management Create backup Acer eRecovery ManagementRestore and recovery Burn backup discError messages Troubleshooting tipsError messages Corrective action English FCC notice Regulations and safety noticesOperation conditions Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem noticesDeclaration of Conformity for EU countries List of applicable countries TBREnglish LCD pixel statement Laser compliance statementMacrovision copyright protection notice Article 3.1b EMC Article 3.1a Health and SafetyRadio device regulatory notice General European Union EUList of applicable countries FCC RF safety requirement English Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity EN60950-12001 EN600652002 applied to models with TV function Acer Computer Shanghai LimitedLCD panel ergonomic specifications CD-ROM IndexEnglish
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