Acer ePower Management, AC mode Adapter mode | Acer 9800 guide

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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

Users Guide Aspire 9800 SeriesPage Using electrical power Information for your safety and comfortSafety instructions Turning the product off before cleaning 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 Vii Developing good work habits Turning your computer on and off Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst things first Your guides 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 Page Empowering Technology password Acer Empowering Technology Acer eNet Management Empowering Technology To create a new power profile Acer ePower ManagementAC mode Adapter mode DC mode Battery mode Battery status Empowering Technology Acer ePresentation Management Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eLock Management Empowering Technology Acer eRecovery Management Empowering Technology Acer eSettings Management Acer ePerformance Management Front view Your Acer notebook tourDescription Closed front view Icon Description Left view Right view Icon Item Description Rear view Base view Specifications English English English English English Acpi Function Description Indicators Easy-launch buttons Easy-launch button Default application Touchpad basics Touchpad Function Left button Right Main touchpad Center Button Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad Using the keyboard Hotkeys Windows keysKey Description Technology on Acer EmpoweringHotkey Icon Function Description Fn + F1 Fn + F2 Special keys Euro symbolUS dollar sign Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Using a computer security lock Audio Adjusting the volume # Item Acer OrbiCamGetting to know your Acer OrbiCam Rotating the Acer OrbiCam Resolution Changing the Acer OrbiCam settingsLaunching the Acer OrbiCam Basic settings Camera SettingsOptions Pictures and My Videos folder Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcamCapture settings Capturing photos/videos Enabling the Acer VisageON Using the face tracking feature Using video effects selected models only Acer GridVista dual-display compatible Using the system utilities 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 Printer does not work No audio is heard from the computerKeyboard does not respond Infrared port does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modem International Travelers Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call Acer Arcade Button remote control SAP Remote functions Settings Finding and playing contentDisplay Settings Player controls Audio SettingsArcade controls Navigation controls Virtual keyboard Background mode Cinema Album Slide Show settingsEditing Pictures Snapshot VideoPlaying a video file Capturing video TV models only Editing video Music Time-shift functionality TV for selected models Program guide TV settingsRecorded TV Scheduling recordings Recording settings Using TeleText functionsSignal settings Channel settings Authoring CD/DVDs Make DVDsFile type compatibility Preparing the computer Disconnecting from the desktopTaking your notebook PC with you Moving around What to bring to meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to take with you Traveling with the computer Setting up a home officeSpecial considerations What to bring with you Traveling internationally with the computer Using passwords Using a computer security lockSecuring your computer Setting passwords Entering passwords Connectivity options Expanding through optionsFax/data modem Fast Infrared FIR Built-in network feature Ieee 1394 port Universal Serial Bus USB Inserting a PC Card PC Card slotEjecting a PC Card Inserting an ExpressCard ExpressCardEjecting an ExpressCard Installing memory PAL/SECAM and Ntsc systems Connecting your TV and AV-in cablesAcer DVB-T digital antenna To set up the antenna AV-in cable Password Bios utilityBoot sequence Enable disk-to-disk recovery Playing DVD movies Using softwareRegion code Country or region Acer eRecovery Management Power management Restore from backup Create backup Re-install bundled software without CD Create factory default image CD Change password Error messages Troubleshooting tipsError messages Corrective action English Energy Star guidelines compliance Regulations and safety noticesFCC notice Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Modem noticesOperation conditions Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens List of applicable countries TBR 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 CD-ROM Index 102