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 Users Guide Aspire 9500 SeriesPage Disposal instructions Turning your computer on and off Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst things first Your guidesTaking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapterClick on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off Operation conditions Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing Please refer to Frequently asked questions onContents Page Page Page Acer Empowering Technology Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eLock Management Acer ePerformance Management Acer eRecovery Management Acer eNet Management Acer eSettings ManagementEmpowering Technology Create new power scheme Acer ePower ManagementAC mode DC modeAcer ePresentation Management An Aspire tour Front viewDescription Icon Description Closed front view# Icon Description Left viewRight view Rear view Base view Specifications English English Function Description IndicatorsEasy-launch buttons Easy-launch button Default applicationTouchpad basics TouchpadFunction Left button Right Main touchpad Center Button Fn + F12 Using the keyboardLock keys Lock key DescriptionWindows keys HotkeysKey Description Fn + F3 Hotkey Icon Function Description Fn + F1Fn + F2 Technology on Euro symbol Special keys US dollar sign Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Using a computer security lockAudio Adjusting the volumeAcer GridVista dual-display compatible Using the system utilitiesLaunch Manager How do I check for viruses? Norton AntiVirusBeam forming Microphone featuresAcoustic echo cancellation Noise suppressionFrequently asked questions Nothing appears on the screenImage is not full-screen Printer does not work No audio is heard from the computerKeyboard does not respond Infrared port does not workWant to set up my location to use the internal modem Requesting service International Travelers Warranty ITWBefore you call Acer Arcade for selected models Arcade hotkeys InstantOn Arcade modeButton remote control SAP Remote functionsMini remote control Arcade main Cinema modeAlbum mode Video mode Music mode TV mode Audio Settings Finding and playing contentSettings Display SettingsArcade controls Navigation controlsPlayer controls Virtual keyboard Background modeCinema Slide Show settings AlbumEditing Pictures Snapshot VideoPlaying a video file Capturing video TV models onlyEditing video MusicTime-Shifting TV TV for selected modelsProgram guide TV settingsRecorded TV Scheduling recordingsGuide settings Using TeleText functionsChannel settings Recording settingsMake DVDs Authoring CD/DVDsFile type compatibility Preparing the computer Disconnecting from the desktopTaking your notebook PC with you Moving aroundTaking 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 computerSecuring your computer Using a computer security lockUsing passwords Entering passwordsSetting passwords Expanding through options Connectivity optionsFax/data modem Fast Infrared FIR Built-in network featureIeee 1394 port Universal Serial Bus USBPC Card slot Inserting a PC CardEjecting a PC Card ExpressCard Inserting an ExpressCardEjecting an ExpressCard Installing memory Connecting your TV and AV-in cables PAL/SECAM and Ntsc systemsAcer DVB-T digital antenna To set up the antenna AV-in cable Password Bios utilityBoot sequence Enable disk-to-disk recoveryUsing software Playing DVD moviesRegion code Country or region Power management Acer eRecovery ManagementCreate backup Create factory default image CD Restore from backupChange password Re-install bundled software without CDTroubleshooting tips Error messagesError messages Corrective action English Regulations and safety notices Energy Star guidelines complianceFCC notice Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Modem noticesOperation conditions Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiensList of applicable countries TBREnglish Important safety instructions English Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statementMacrovision copyright protection notice Radio device regulatory notice General European Union EUEN 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 CD-ROM IndexEnglish

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