Acer 3010 manual Using the system utilities, Acer GridVista dual-display compatible

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Using the system utilities

Note: The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only.

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:

1	2		1	2		1	3		1	3
1	2		1	3		2	3		2	4
				3		2			2	4

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.

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Contents TravelMate 3010 Series Users GuidePage Disposal instructions Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst things first Turning your computer on and offClick on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off Taking care of your computerTaking care of your AC adapter Please refer to Frequently asked questions on Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing Operation conditionsContents Page Page Page Acer Empowering Technology Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eLock Management Acer ePerformance Management Acer eRecovery Management Acer eSettings Management Acer eNet ManagementEmpowering Technology DC mode Acer ePower ManagementAC mode Create new power schemeAcer ePresentation Management Empowering Technology Description Your Acer notebook tourFront view Icon Description Closed front viewEasy-launch buttons on page 21 for more details Left view Right view # Icon DescriptionRear view Base viewSpecifications FSBEnglish 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 keypadKey Description Windows keysHotkeys Fn + F3 Hotkey Icon Function Description Fn + F1Fn + F2 Fn + F4US dollar sign Euro symbolSpecial keys Using a computer security lock Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive trayAdjusting the volume AudioRotating the Acer OrbiCam Acer OrbiCamGetting to know your Acer OrbiCam # ItemLaunching the Acer OrbiCam Changing the Acer OrbiCam settingsResolution Options Camera SettingsBasic settings Capturing photos/videos Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcamCapture settings Pictures and My Videos folderEnabling the Acer VisageON Using the face tracking feature Using video effects selected models only Protecting the HDD Using Acer GraviSenseAcer GraviSense Anti-Theft English Using the system utilities Acer GridVista dual-display compatibleLaunch Manager Scans panel, click Run Full System Scan Norton AntiVirusHow do I check for viruses? Image is not full-screen Frequently asked questionsNothing appears on the 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 Before you call Requesting serviceInternational Travelers Warranty ITW Moving around Disconnecting from the desktopTaking your notebook PC with you Preparing the computerWhat to take with you Taking the computer homeWhat to bring to meetings Special considerations Setting up a home officeTraveling with the computer Traveling internationally with the computer What to bring with youSecuring your computer Using a computer security lockUsing passwords Entering passwords Setting passwordsFax/data modem Expanding through optionsConnectivity options Built-in network feature Fast Infrared FIRUniversal Serial Bus USB Ieee 1394 portEjecting a PC Card PC Card slotInserting a PC Card Installing memory Bios utilityBoot sequence Using software Enable disk-to-disk recoveryPassword Playing DVD moviesPower management Acer eRecovery Management Create backupRestore from backup Create factory default image CDRe-install bundled software without CD Change passwordError messages Corrective action Troubleshooting tipsError messages English FCC notice Regulations and safety noticesEnergy Star guidelines compliance Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem noticesOperation conditions Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesTBR List of applicable countriesEnglish Important safety instructions English Macrovision copyright protection notice Laser compliance statementLCD pixel statement EN 61000-3-2/-3 Radio device regulatory notice GeneralEuropean Union EU FCC RF safety requirement Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity ZH2Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking Index CD-ROMEnglish