Acer LE1, 8920 Series manual Acer GridVista dual-display compatible

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Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)

Note: This feature is only available on certain models.

To enable the dual display feature of your notebook, first ensure that a second display is connected, then, open the Display Settings properties box using the Control Panel or by right-clicking the Windows desktop and selecting Personalize. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend the 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
				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.

Acer GridVista is simple to set up:

1Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar.

2Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid.

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Contents Users Guide Aspire 8920 SeriesPage Turning the product off before cleaning Information for your safety and comfortSafety instructions Using electrical power Product servicing Guidelines for safe battery usagePotentially explosive environments 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 zoneXii Developing good work habitsXiii 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 computerPlease refer to Frequently asked questions on Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing Contents Video Securing your computer Troubleshooting To launch Acer Empowering Technology Acer Empowering TechnologyLaunching Acer Empowering Technology To launch Acer Empowering Technology applications Click Create a new password Empowering Technology passwordTo set the Empowering Technology password Click OK to set the password Acer eAudio Management To switch between power plans Acer ePower ManagementUsing power plans To create a new power planBattery status To edit a power planTo delete a power plan 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 Fn + F12 Using the keyboardLock keys and separate numeric keypad Lock key DescriptionKeyDescription Windows keysHotkeys Hotkey Icon Function Description Fn + ← Euro symbolSpecial keys US dollar signEjecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Using a computer security lockChannel AudioAcer CineDash media console TubaAcer 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 No audio is heard from the computer Frequently asked questionsNothing appears on the screen Printer does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modemKeyboard does not respond English Before you call Requesting serviceInternational Travelers Warranty ITW Maximizing the batterys life Battery packBattery pack characteristics Installing and removing the battery pack Optimising battery life Charging the batteryChecking the battery level Situation Recommended Action Battery-low warningAcer Arcade Deluxe Player controls General controlsCinema Navigation controlsPlaying a video file VideosRecent Videos Advanced Live UpdateSettings HomeMediaDVD PhotoAbout AlbumsHelp Editing Pictures Slideshow settingsBackground mode MusicPreparing the computer Disconnecting from the desktopTaking your notebook PC with you Moving aroundWhat to take with you Taking the computer homeWhat to bring to meetings Special considerations Setting up a home officeTraveling with the computer What to bring with you Traveling internationally with the computerSecuring your computer Using a computer security lockUsing passwords Setting passwords Entering passwordsFax/data modem Expanding through optionsConnectivity options Consumer Infrared CIR Built-in network featureHigh-Definition Multimedia Interface Universal Serial Bus USBEjecting an ExpressCard ExpressCardInserting an ExpressCard Installing memory Acer DVB-T digital antenna Connecting your TV and AV-in cables for selected modelsPAL/SECAM and Ntsc systems To set up the antenna AV-in cable Password Bios utilityBoot sequence Enable disk-to-disk recoveryRegion code Country or region Using softwarePlaying DVD movies Power management Burn backup discs Acer eRecovery ManagementManage user backups Create a user backupRestore Error messages Corrective action Troubleshooting tipsError messages English Operation conditions Regulations and safety noticesFCC notice Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Modem noticesRemarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens List of applicable countries TBREnglish Macrovision copyright protection notice Laser compliance statementLCD pixel statement Article 3.1b EMC Article 3.1a Health and SafetyRadio device regulatory notice General European Union EUFCC RF safety requirement English LCD panel ergonomic specifications CD-ROM IndexEnglish