Acer 5050, 3050 Acer OrbiCam

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Acer OrbiCam

(for selected models)

The Acer OrbiCam is a 310,000 pixel CMOS camera appropriately mounted on

top of the LCD panel. The camera's 225-degree ergonomic rotation allows you

to capture high-resolution photos or videos up front or at the back of the LCD

panel. The Acer OrbiCam fully supports the Acer Video Conference technology

so you transmit the best video conference quality over an Instant Messenger

service.

Getting to know your Acer OrbiCam

Rotating the Acer OrbiCam

The Acer OrbiCam rotates 225 degrees counterclockwise to achieve the desired

angle. Refer to the illustrations below.

Note: DO NOT rotate the camera clockwise to prevent damage to

the device.

#Item

1Lens

2 Power indicator

3 Rubber grip (selected models only)

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Contents

Main Page iii Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Turning the product off before cleaning CAUTION for plug as disconnecting device CAUTION for Accessibility Using electrical power Product servicing Replacing the battery pack Telephone line safety vi Additional safety information Operating environment Medical devices vii Vehicles Potentially explosive environments Emergency calls viii Disposal instructions Mercury advisory Tips and information for comfortable use Finding your comfort zone Taking care of your vision Developing good work habits xii First things first Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and off Taking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicing Contents Page Taking your notebook PC with you 59 Securing your computer 63 Expanding through options 65 Acer eRecovery Management 70 Troubleshooting 75 Index 89 Regulations and safety notices 77 Acer Empowering Technology Empowering Technology password Acer ePower Management Battery status Page Acer ePresentation Management Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eLock Management Page Acer eRecovery Management Page Acer eSettings Management Acer ePerformance Management Your Acer notebook tour Front view Closed front view Left view Right view Rear view Base view Specifications Page Page Page Indicators Easy-launch buttons P Touchpad Touchpad basics 26 Using the keyboard Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad Windows keys Hotkeys Page Special keys Page Page Acer OrbiCam Getting to know your Acer OrbiCam Rotating the Acer OrbiCam Page Page Page Capturing photos/videos Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam Using the system utilities Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Launch Manager Norton AntiVirus How do I check for viruses? Frequently asked questions I turned on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. Nothing appears on the screen. Image is not full-screen. No audio is heard from the computer. I want to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the power. The keyboard does not respond. The infrared port does not work. The printer does not work. I want to set up my location to use the internal modem. I want to restore my computer to its original settings without recovery CDs. Requesting service International Travelers Warranty (ITW) Before you call Acer Arcade 48-button remote control Remote functions 48 Finding and playing content Settings Arcade controls Navigation controls Player controls Virtual keyboard Background mode 51 Cinema Settings Album Editing Pictures Slide Show settings Video Playing a video file Capturing video (TV models only) Snapshot Editing video Music TV (for selected models) Page 57 Signal settings Channel settings Recording settings Using TeleText functions Make DVDs Authoring CD/DVDs File type compatibility Taking your notebook PC with you Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around 60 What to bring to meetings Taking the computer home What to take with you 61 Setting up a home office Traveling with the computer What to take with you Traveling internationally with the computer What to bring with you 63 Securing your computer Using a computer security lock Using passwords Entering passwords Setting passwords Expanding through options Connectivity options Fax/data modem Page PC Card slot Inserting a PC Card Ejecting a PC Card Installing memory BIOS utility Boot sequence Page Using software Playing DVD movies Acer eRecovery Management Page Create backup Restore from backup Create factory default image CD Re-install bundled software without CD Change password Troubleshooting Troubleshooting tips Error messages Page Regulations and safety notices FCC notice Notice: Shielded cables Notice: Peripheral devices Caution Modem notices Notice for USA TBR 21 List of applicable countries Notice for Australia Notice for New Zealand Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statement Macrovision copyright protection notice Radio device regulatory notice General European Union (EU) Page List of applicable countries The FCC RF safety requirement Canada Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity Page 88 LCD panel ergonomic specifications Index A B C D P Q S T U