Acer Aspire 1690 manual Acer GridVista

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Acer GridVista

Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings for users to 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 (Major at left), Triple (Major at right), or Quad

GridVista is simple to set up.

1Run GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration from the taskbar.

2Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid.

3Enjoy the convenience of a well-organised desktop.

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Contents Aspire 1690 Series User’s GuidePage First things first Your guidesTaking care of your computer Basic care and tips for using your computerTurning your computer on and off Taking care of your battery pack Taking care of your AC adapterCleaning and servicing Please refer to Frequently-asked questions onVii Viii Troubleshooting my computer Appendix a Regulation & safety noticesPage Description An Aspire tourFront view Programs. See Launch keys on Closed front view English Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Specifications MicroprocessorWeight with battery Power Indicators Icon Function DescriptionEnglish Lock Key Description Using the keyboardLock keys Fn-F11Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Embedded numeric keypadWindows keys Hot keys Fn-F7 Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn-F5Fn-F6 Fn-F8Euro Symbol US dollar signLaunch key Default application Launch keysTouchpad Touchpad basicsFunction Left button Right Tap Button Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Using a computer security lock Adjusting the volume AudioUsing system utilities Acer eManagerLaunch Manager Acer GridVista Moving around Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around with your Notebook Preparing the computerWhat to bring to long meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to take to short meetings What to take with you Special considerationsSetting up a home office Traveling with the computerTraveling internationally with the computer What to bring with youSecuring your computer Using a computer security lockUsing passwords Entering passwords Setting passwordsEnglish Fax/Data modem Expanding through optionsConnectivity options Built-in network feature Fast InfraredUniversal Serial Bus Ieee 1394 portPC Card slot Inserting a PC CardInstalling memory Disc to Disc Recovery enable Bios UtilityBoot sequence PasswordRegion code Country or region Using softwarePlaying DVD movies Power management Windows Arcade Arcade Hot keys Finding and playing content Advanced SettingsPlayer controls Arcade controlsNavigation controls DVD settings CinemaLanguage Album Slideshow settings Editing a video file VideoPlaying a video file Burner Copy backup your CD/DVD collectionMusic Video your world in pictures Audio create your own greatest hits CDsData store files simply and easily Acer eRecovery Create backupRestore from backup Create factory default image CDRe-install bundled software without CD Change passwordRestore without a Recovery CD Acer disc-to-disc recoveryMultilingual operating system installation English My computer Key link http//global.acer.com Frequently-asked questions Nothing appears on the screenImage is not full-screen Keyboard does not respond Error Messages Corrective Action Troubleshooting tipsError messages Requesting service International Traveler’s Warranty ITWBefore you call Regulation & safety notices This appendix lists the general notices for your computer Energy Star Guidelines Compliance FCC noticeRemarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem noticesOperation conditions Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesTBR List of Applicable CountriesFor modem with approval number PTC 211/03/008 Important safety instructions English Laser compliance statement Radio Device Regulatory Notice General LCD pixel statementMacrovision copyright protection notice FCC RF safety requirement European Union EUEnglish Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity 2004/6/1 English Page CD-ROM