Acer LE1 manual Launching Acer Empowering Technology, To launch Acer Empowering Technology

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Acer Empowering Technology

The Empowering Technology toolbar makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer system. Activated by pressing the Empowering Key, it provides access to the following utilities:

Note: The following content is for general reference only. Actual product specifications may vary.

•Acer eAudio Management allows you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of Dolby Home Theater on your system.

•Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans.

•Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and encryption (for selected models).

•Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely.

•Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily.

For more information, right-click on the Empowering Technology toolbar, then

select Help. For help with a particular utility, launch the utility and click the icon at the buttom of the active window.

Launching Acer Empowering Technology

To launch Acer Empowering Technology:

1Press the Empowering Key to display the Acer Empowering Technology toolbar on the desktop.

2To hide the toolbar, press the Empowering Key again or click the hide

button on the toolbar.

You may also launch Acer Empowering Technology by running the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in the Start menu, or by

double-clicking the

icon if you have created a desktop shortcut.

Empowering Technology

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Contents Users Guide Aspire 8920 SeriesPage Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructionsTurning the product off before cleaning Using electrical power Product servicing Guidelines for safe battery usagePotentially explosive environments Replacing the battery packTelephone line safety Additional safety informationOperating environment Medical devicesPotentially explosive environments VehiclesMercury advisory Emergency calls Disposal instructionsTips and information for comfortable use Taking care of your vision Finding your comfort zoneXii Developing good work habitsXiii First things first Basic care and tips for using your computerYour guides Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your computerTaking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicingPlease refer to Frequently asked questions on Contents Video Securing your computer Troubleshooting Acer Empowering Technology Launching Acer Empowering TechnologyTo launch Acer Empowering Technology To launch Acer Empowering Technology applications Empowering Technology password To set the Empowering Technology passwordClick Create a new password Click OK to set the password Acer eAudio Management Using power plans Acer ePower ManagementTo create a new power plan To switch between power plansTo edit a power plan To delete a power planBattery status Empowering Technology Acer eDataSecurity Management for selected models Empowering Technology Acer eRecovery Management Acer eSettings Management Lets you set an asset tag for your system Windows Mobility Center Top view Your Acer notebook tourIcon Item Description # Icon Description Closed front viewIcon Description Left viewRight view Rear view Base view Wlan SpecificationsEnglish Function Description IndicatorsIcon Function Description Easy-launch buttonsTouchpad Function Left Right Main touchpad 2 Center button Button Touchpad basicsFunction Left Right Main touchpad Center button Button Lock keys and separate numeric keypad Using the keyboardLock key Description Fn + F12KeyDescription Windows keysHotkeys Special keys Euro symbolUS dollar sign Hotkey Icon Function Description Fn + ←Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Using a computer security lockAcer CineDash media console AudioTuba ChannelAcer PureZone Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/multi-channel soundSet playback as digital output Display VideoAcer Bio-Protection for selected models Using the system utilitiesAcer GridVista dual-display compatible Launch Manager Frequently asked questions Nothing appears on the screenNo audio is heard from the computer Want to set up my location to use the internal modem Keyboard does not respondPrinter does not work English Requesting service International Travelers Warranty ITWBefore you call Battery pack Battery pack characteristicsMaximizing the batterys life Installing and removing the battery pack Charging the battery Checking the battery levelOptimising battery life Situation Recommended Action Battery-low warningAcer Arcade Deluxe Cinema General controlsNavigation controls Player controlsVideos Recent VideosPlaying a video file Settings Live UpdateHomeMedia AdvancedDVD PhotoAlbums HelpAbout Background mode Slideshow settingsMusic Editing PicturesTaking your notebook PC with you Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around Preparing the computerTaking the computer home What to bring to meetingsWhat to take with you Setting up a home office Traveling with the computerSpecial considerations What to bring with you Traveling internationally with the computerUsing a computer security lock Using passwordsSecuring your computer Setting passwords Entering passwordsExpanding through options Connectivity optionsFax/data modem Consumer Infrared CIR Built-in network featureHigh-Definition Multimedia Interface Universal Serial Bus USBExpressCard Inserting an ExpressCardEjecting an ExpressCard Installing memory Connecting your TV and AV-in cables for selected models PAL/SECAM and Ntsc systemsAcer DVB-T digital antenna To set up the antenna AV-in cable Boot sequence Bios utilityEnable disk-to-disk recovery PasswordUsing software Playing DVD moviesRegion code Country or region Power management Burn backup discs Acer eRecovery ManagementManage user backups Create a user backupRestore Troubleshooting tips Error messagesError messages Corrective action English Regulations and safety notices FCC noticeOperation conditions Modem notices Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiensDeclaration of Conformity for EU countries List of applicable countries TBREnglish Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statementMacrovision copyright protection notice Radio device regulatory notice General Article 3.1a Health and SafetyEuropean Union EU Article 3.1b EMCFCC RF safety requirement English LCD panel ergonomic specifications CD-ROM IndexEnglish