Acer ePower Management, AC mode Adapter mode | Acer 2450 specification

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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.

AC mode (Adapter 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, FireWire(1394), Wired LAN

and Optical Device if supported.

DC mode (Battery mode)

There are four pre-defined profiles — Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Battery Life. You can also define up to three of your own.

To create a new power profile:

1Change power settings as desired.

2Click "Save as ..." to save to a new power profile.

3Name the newly created profile.

4Select whether this profile is for Adapter or Battery mode, then click "OK".

5The new profile will appear in the profile list.

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Contents

TravelMate 2450 Series Users GuidePage Turning the product off before cleaning Information for your safety and comfortSafety instructions Using electrical power Product servicing Disposal instructions Replacing the battery pack Telephone line safetyMercury advisory Finding your comfort zone Tips and information for comfortable useTaking care of your vision Developing good work habits Vii Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst things first Turning your computer on and off Taking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your computerClick on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off Cleaning and servicing Taking care of your battery packPlease refer to Frequently asked questions on Contents Page Page Page Acer Empowering Technology Empowering Technology password Acer eLock Management Empowering Technology Acer ePerformance Management Acer eRecovery Management Empowering Technology Acer eSettings Management DC mode Battery mode Acer ePower ManagementAC mode Adapter mode To create a new power profile Battery status Empowering Technology Acer ePresentation Management Empowering Technology Front view Your Acer notebook tourDescription Closed front view Icon Description Left view Rear view Right viewIcon Item Description Base view Specifications English Acpi Indicators Function Description Easy-launch button Default application Easy-launch buttons Touchpad Touchpad basics Function Left button Right Main touchpad Center Button Using the keyboard Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad Hotkeys Windows keysKey Description Fn + F3 Hotkey Icon Function Description Fn + F1Fn + F2 Fn + F4 Special keys Euro symbolUS dollar sign Using a computer security lock Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Adjusting the volume Audio Using the system utilities Acer GridVista dual-display compatible Launch Manager How do I check for viruses? Norton AntiVirusScans panel, click Run Full System Scan Nothing appears on the screen Frequently asked questionsImage is not full-screen Keyboard does not respond Want to set up my location to use the internal modemNo audio is heard from the computer Printer does not work English International Travelers Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call Moving around Disconnecting from the desktopTaking your notebook PC with you Preparing the computer What 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 you Using passwords Using a computer security lockSecuring your computer Entering passwords Setting passwords Connectivity options Expanding through optionsFax/data modem Built-in network feature Universal Serial Bus USB Inserting a PC Card Installing memoryPC Card slot Ejecting a PC Card Bios utility Boot sequence Using software Enable disk-to-disk recoveryPassword Playing DVD movies Power management Acer eRecovery Management Create backup Restore from backup Create factory default image CD Re-install bundled software without CD Change password Error messages Troubleshooting tipsError messages Corrective action English Energy Star guidelines compliance Regulations and safety noticesFCC notice Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem noticesOperation conditions Declaration of Conformity for EU countries TBR List of applicable countries 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 English Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking LCD panel ergonomic specifications Index CD-ROM English