Acer TravelMate 2420 manual Acer ePower Management, AC mode

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Acer ePower Management

Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface, or double-click the Acer ePower Management icon in the task tray.

AC mode

The default setting is "Maximum Performance." You can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to turn the following functions on/off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN.

DC mode

To suit your usage, there are four pre-defined profiles — Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Maximum Battery. Or, you can define up to three of your own profiles.

Create new power scheme

1Assign a name for the new scheme.

2Choose existing scheme to use as a template.

3Select whether used for mains (AC) or battery mode.

4Choose which power options best fit your needs, then click OK.

5The new profile will appear on the main screen.

Battery status

For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to the panel on the lower left-hand side of the window.

Empowering Technology

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Contents Users Guide TravelMate 2420 SeriesPage Disposal instructions First things first Basic care and tips for using your computerYour guides 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 Contents Page Page Page Acer Empowering Technology Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eLock Management Acer ePerformance Management Acer eRecovery Management Acer eSettings Management AC mode Acer ePower ManagementAcer ePresentation Management Description Your Acer notebook tourFront view Icon Description Closed front viewIcon Item Description Left viewRear view Right viewBase view Specifications English English Function Description IndicatorsEasy-launch buttons Easy-launch button Default applicationTouchpad basics TouchpadFunction Left button Right Main touchpad Center Button Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad Using the keyboardKey Description Windows keysHotkeys Hotkey Icon Function Description Fn + F1 Acer EmpoweringFn + F2 Technology onSpecial keys Euro symbolUsing a computer security lock Audio Adjusting the volumeAcer GridVista dual-display compatible Using the system utilitiesLaunch Manager Scan for Viruses panel, click Scan My Computer Norton AntiVirusNothing appears on the screen Frequently asked questionsNo audio is heard from the computer English Before you call Requesting serviceInternational Travelers Warranty ITW Taking your notebook PC with you Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around 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 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 Universal Serial Bus USB Built-in network featureInserting a PC Card PC Card slotInstalling memory Bios utilityBoot sequence Password Enable disk-to-disk recoveryUsing software Playing DVD moviesAcer eRecovery Management Power managementRestore from backup Create backupRe-install bundled software without CD Create factory default image CDChange password Error messages Corrective action Troubleshooting tipsError messages English FCC notice Regulations and safety noticesEnergy Star guidelines compliance Operation conditions Modem noticesRemarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesList of applicable countries TBREnglish 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 Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking CD-ROM IndexEnglish