Acer 9500 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)

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 Aspire 9500 Series Users GuidePage Disposal instructions Basic care and tips for using your computer First things firstYour guides Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your computerClick on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off Taking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicingPlease refer to Frequently asked questions on Operation conditionsContents Page 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 Acer ePower Management AC modeDC mode Create new power schemeAcer ePresentation Management Front view An Aspire tourDescription Closed front view Icon DescriptionLeft view # Icon DescriptionRight view Rear view Base view Specifications English English Indicators Icon Function DescriptionEasy-launch button Default application Easy-launch buttonsTouchpad Touchpad basicsFunction Left button Right Main touchpad Center Button Using the keyboard Lock keysLock key Description Fn + F12Hotkeys Windows keysKey Description Hotkey Icon Function Description Fn + F1 Fn + F2Technology on Fn + F3 Special keys Euro symbol US dollar sign Using a computer security lock Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive trayAdjusting the volume AudioUsing the system utilities Acer GridVista dual-display compatibleLaunch Manager Norton AntiVirus How do I check for viruses?Microphone features Acoustic echo cancellationNoise suppression Beam formingNothing 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 Printer does not workWant to set up my location to use the internal modem International Travelers Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call Acer Arcade for selected models InstantOn Arcade mode Arcade hotkeysButton remote control Remote functions Mini remote control Finding and playing content SettingsDisplay Settings Audio SettingsNavigation controls Arcade controlsPlayer controls Background mode Virtual keyboardCinema Album Slide Show settingsEditing Pictures Video Playing a video fileCapturing video TV models only SnapshotMusic Editing videoTV for selected models Time-Shifting TVTV settings Recorded TVScheduling recordings TV previewUsing TeleText functions Signal settingsChannel settings Recording settingsAuthoring CD/DVDs Make DVDsFile type compatibility Disconnecting from the desktop Taking your notebook PC with youMoving around Preparing the computerWhat to bring to meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to take with you Traveling with the computer Setting up a home officeSpecial considerations Traveling internationally with the computer What to bring with youUsing a computer security lock Using passwordsEntering passwords Securing your computerSetting passwords Connectivity options Expanding through optionsFax/data modem Built-in network feature Fast Infrared FIRUniversal Serial Bus USB Ieee 1394 portInserting a PC Card PC Card slotEjecting a PC Card Inserting an ExpressCard ExpressCardEjecting an ExpressCard Installing memory PAL/SECAM and Ntsc systems Connecting your TV and AV-in cablesAcer DVB-T digital antenna To set up the antenna AV-in cable Bios utility Boot sequenceEnable disk-to-disk recovery PasswordAcer eRecovery Management Power managementRegion code Country or region English Restore from backup Create backupCreate factory default image CD Re-install bundled software without CD Change passwordEnglish Error messages Troubleshooting tipsError messages Corrective action English Energy Star guidelines compliance Regulations and safety noticesFCC notice Modem notices Operation conditionsRemarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesTBR List of applicable countriesEnglish Important safety instructions English LCD pixel statement Laser compliance statementMacrovision copyright protection notice European Union EU Radio device regulatory notice GeneralEN 61000-3-2/-3 FCC RF safety requirement Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking Index CD-ROMEnglish

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