Acer ePower Management, Using power plans | Acer 5920 specification

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Acer ePower Management

Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your power management options. To access this utility, select "Acer ePower Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar, run the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select "Acer ePower Management".

Using power plans

Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver. You can also create customized power plans. You can create, switch between, edit, delete and restore power plans, as described below.

View and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking the appropriate tabs. You can open Windows power options by clicking "More Power Options".

Note: You cannot delete the predefined power plans.

To create a new power plan:

Creating customized power plans allows you to save and quickly switch to a personalized set of power options.

1Click the Create Power Plan icon.

2Enter a name for your new power plan.

3Choose a predefined power plan to base your customized plan on.

4If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you want your computer to use.

5Click "OK" to save your new power plan.

To switch between power plans:

1Select the power plan you wish to switch to from the drop-down list.

2Click "Apply".

To edit a power plan:

Editing a power plan allows you to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. You can also turn on/off system components to extend battery life.

1Switch to the power plan you wish to edit

2Adjust settings as required.

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Acer 5920 manual Acer ePower Management, Using power plans, To create a new power plan, To switch between power plans

Contents

Aspire 5920 Series Users GuidePage Safety instructions Information for your safety and comfortTurning the product off before cleaning Using electrical power Replacing the battery pack Product servicing Operating environment Additional safety informationTelephone line safety Medical devices Vehicles Potentially explosive environments Emergency calls Disposal instructions Mercury advisory Tips and information for comfortable use Finding your comfort zone Taking care of your vision Developing good work habits 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 adapter Cleaning and servicing Taking care of your battery packPlease refer to Frequently asked questions on Contents Using the system utilities Securing your computer Power management Acer eRecovery Management Acer Empowering Technology Empowering Technology password Acer eNet Management Empowering Technology To create a new power plan Acer ePower ManagementUsing power plans To switch between power plans To delete a power plan Battery status Acer eAudio Management Acer ePresentation Management Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eLock Management Empowering Technology Acer eRecovery Management Empowering Technology Acer eSettings Management Windows Mobility Center Front view Your Acer notebook tourIcon Item Description Speakers Closed front view Icon Description Left view # Icon Description Right view Rear view Icon Item Description Battery bay Base view Specifications Platform Storage Power Compliance Indicators Function Description Easy-launch buttons See Launch Manager on Icon Function Description Touchpad Touchpad basics Function Left button Right Main touchpad Center Button Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad Using the keyboardDesired access Num Lock on Num Lock off Lock key Description Windows keys KeyDescription Hotkeys Special keys Euro symbolUS dollar sign Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Using a computer security lock Adjusting the volume Audio Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/multi-channel sound Set playback as digital output English Using the system utilities Acer GridVista dual-display compatible Launch Manager How do I check for viruses? Norton Internet SecuritySelect Tasks & Scans Nothing appears on the screen Frequently asked questionsNo audio is heard from the computer Printer does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modemKeyboard does not respond On page 17 or Hotkeys on page 31 for more detail English International Travelers Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call Battery pack characteristics Battery packMaximizing the batterys life Installing and removing the battery pack Checking the battery level Charging the batteryOptimising battery life Battery-low warning Situation Recommended Action Acer Arcade for selected models Settings Finding and playing contentDisplay Settings Navigation controls Audio SettingsArcade controls Player controls Background mode Virtual keyboard Cinema Album Slide Show settingsEditing Pictures Capturing video TV models only VideoPlaying a video file Snapshot Music TV for selected models Time-shift functionality Scheduling recordings TV settingsRecorded TV Program guide Channel settings Using TeleText functionsSignal settings Recording settings English Acer Arcade Deluxe for selected models Remote control for selected models Remote functions TV Joy selected models only Starting Acer Arcade DeluxeVideoMagician SportsCap selected models only DV Wizard DVDivine 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 Ieee 1394 port Inserting an ExpressCard ExpressCardEjecting an ExpressCard Installing memory PAL/SECAM and Ntsc systems Connecting your TV for selected modelsAcer DVB-T digital antenna To set up the antenna Enable disk-to-disk recovery Bios utilityBoot sequence Password Playing DVD movies Using softwareRegion code Country or region Power management Acer eRecovery Management Create backup Burn backup disc Restore and recovery Error messages Troubleshooting tipsError messages Corrective action English FCC notice Regulations and safety noticesOperation conditions Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem noticesDeclaration of Conformity for EU countries TBR List of applicable countries English LCD pixel statement Laser compliance statementMacrovision copyright protection notice European Union EU Article 3.1a Health and SafetyRadio device regulatory notice General Article 3.1b EMC English FCC RF safety requirement English Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity ZD1 Acer Computer Shanghai Limited EN60950-12001 EN600652002 applied to models with TV function LCD panel ergonomic specifications Index CD-ROM English