Acer GridVista and Launch Manager: Optimize Your Laptop Experience

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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.

3Enjoy the convenience of a well-organized desktop.

Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of your second monitor is set to the manufacturer's recommended value.

Launch Manager

Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. "Easy-launch buttons" on page 22 for the location of the easy- launch buttons.

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Acer 5610 manual Launch Manager

Contents

Aspire 5610 Series Users GuidePage Disposal instructions Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst things first Turning your computer on and off Taking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapterClick on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off Please refer to Frequently asked questions on Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing Operation conditions Contents Page Page Page Acer Empowering Technology Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eLock Management Acer ePerformance Management Acer eRecovery Management Acer eSettings Management Acer eNet Management Empowering Technology DC mode Acer ePower ManagementAC mode Create new power scheme Acer ePresentation Management Empowering Technology Your Acer notebook tour Front viewDescription Closed front view Icon Description Left view Right view Rear view Icon Item Description Base view Specifications English English English 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 Windows keys HotkeysKey Description Fn + F2 Acer EmpoweringHotkey Icon Function Description Fn + F1 Technology on Euro symbol Special keysUS 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 Norton AntiVirus How do I check for viruses?Scan for Viruses panel, click Scan My Computer Frequently asked questions Nothing appears on the screenImage is not full-screen Infrared port does not work No audio is heard from the computerKeyboard does not respond Printer does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modem Requesting service International Travelers Warranty ITWBefore you call Acer Arcade Finding and playing content SettingsDisplay Settings Navigation controls Audio SettingsArcade controls Player controls Background mode Virtual keyboard Cinema Slide Show settings AlbumEditing Pictures Snapshot VideoPlaying a video file Editing video Music Make DVDsAuthoring CD/DVDs File type compatibility Moving around Disconnecting from the desktopTaking your notebook PC with you Preparing the computer Taking the computer home What to bring to meetingsWhat to take with you Setting up a home office Traveling with the computerSpecial considerations Traveling internationally with the computer What to bring with you Using a computer security lock Using passwordsSecuring your computer Entering passwords Setting passwords Expanding through options Connectivity optionsFax/data modem Built-in network feature Universal Serial Bus USB PC Card slot Inserting a PC CardEjecting a PC Card Bios utility Boot sequenceInstalling memory 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 Troubleshooting tips Error messagesError messages Corrective action English Regulations and safety notices Energy Star guidelines complianceFCC notice Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem noticesOperation conditions Declaration of Conformity for EU countries TBR List of applicable countries English 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 Index CD-ROM English