Acer ePower Management, AC mode, DC mode | Acer 5670, Aspire 5620

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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.

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Acer 5670, Aspire 5620 manual Acer ePower Management, AC mode, DC mode, Create new power scheme, Battery status

Contents

Aspire 5620/5670 Series Users GuidePage Disposal instructions Basic care and tips for using your computer First things firstYour guides Turning your computer on and off Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off Taking care of your computerTaking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicingPlease refer to Frequently asked questions on Operation conditions Contents Page Page 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 Acer ePower Management AC modeDC mode Create new power scheme Acer ePresentation Management Page Description Your Acer notebook tourFront view Icon Description Closed front viewEasy-launch buttons on page 22 for more details Left view Right view # Icon Description Rear view 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 Key Description Windows keysHotkeys Empowering Technology on Hotkey Icon Function Description Fn + F1Fn + F2 Fn + F3 US dollar sign Euro symbolSpecial keys Using a computer security lock Ejecting the optical CD or DVD disk Adjusting the volume Audio Acer OrbiCam Getting to know your Acer OrbiCamRotating the Acer OrbiCam # Item Launching the Acer OrbiCam Changing the Acer OrbiCam settingsResolution Options Camera SettingsBasic settings Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam Capture settingsCapturing photos/videos Pictures and My Videos folder Enabling the Acer VisageON Using the face tracking feature Using video effects selected models only Using the system utilities Acer GridVista dual-display compatible Launch Manager Scan for Viruses panel, click Scan My Computer Norton AntiVirusHow do I check for viruses? Image is not full-screen Frequently asked questionsNothing appears on the screen No audio is heard from the computer Keyboard does not respondInfrared port does not work Printer does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modem Before you call Requesting serviceInternational Travelers Warranty ITW Acer Arcade Button remote control Remote functions Display Settings Finding and playing contentSettings Audio Settings Arcade controlsNavigation controls Player controls Background mode Virtual keyboard Cinema Editing Pictures Slide Show settingsAlbum Video Playing a video fileCapturing video TV models only Snapshot Music Editing video TV for selected models Time-shift functionality TV settings Recorded TVScheduling recordings Program guide Using TeleText functions Signal settingsChannel settings Recording settings File type compatibility Make DVDsAuthoring CD/DVDs Disconnecting from the desktop Taking your notebook PC with youMoving around Preparing the computer What to take with you Taking the computer homeWhat to bring to meetings Special considerations Setting up a home officeTraveling with the computer Traveling internationally with the computer What to bring with you Securing your computer Using a computer security lockUsing passwords Entering passwords Setting passwords Fax/data modem Expanding through optionsConnectivity options Built-in network feature Fast Infrared FIR Universal Serial Bus USB Ieee 1394 port Ejecting a PC Card PC Card slotInserting a PC Card Ejecting an ExpressCard ExpressCardInserting an ExpressCard Installing memory Acer DVB-T digital antenna Connecting your TV and AV-in cablesPAL/SECAM and Ntsc systems To set up the antenna AV-in cable Bios utility Boot sequenceEnable disk-to-disk recovery Password Region code Country or region Using softwarePlaying 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 Corrective action Troubleshooting tipsError messages English FCC notice Regulations and safety noticesEnergy Star guidelines compliance Modem notices Operation conditionsRemarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Declaration of Conformity for EU countries TBR List of applicable countries English 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 ZB1 Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking Index CD-ROM English