Acer 1640, 1640Z, M1640 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)

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For more information, open Acer eManager, click on the appropriate

application and select the Help function.

Note: If your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or

System CD, please use Acer eRecovery's "System backup to optical

disk" feature to burn a backup image to CD or DVD. To ensure the

best results when recovering your system using a CD or Acer

eRecovery, detach all peripherals (except the external Acer ODD, if

your computer has one), including your Acer ezDock.

Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)

Note: This feature is only available on certain models.

To enable the dual monitor feature of your notebook, first ensure that the

second monitor is connected, then, select Start, Control Panel, Display and click

on Settings. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then

click the check box Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. Finally, click

Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to complete the process.

Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings so

you can view multiple windows on the same screen. To access this function,

please go to Start, All Programs and click on Acer GridVista. You may choose

any one of the four display settings indicated below:

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Contents

Main Page iii Disposal instructions iv 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 vi Taking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicing Caution Contents Page Page Page An Aspire tour Front view Closed front view Left view Right view Rear view Base view Specifications Page Page Indicators Easy-launch buttons P Touchpad Touchpad basics Page Using the keyboard Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad Windows keys Hotkeys Page Special keys Page Page Using the system utilities Acer eManager Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Launch Manager Norton AntiVirus How do I check for viruses? Frequently asked questions I pressed the power button, 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 (for selected models) Arcade hotkeys InstantOn Arcade mode Finding and playing content Settings Arcade controls Navigation controls Player controls Page Cinema Settings Album Editing pictures Slide show settings Video Playing a video file Snapshot Editing video Music Make DVDs Authoring CD/DVDs Page Taking your notebook PC with you Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around 38 What to bring to meetings Taking the computer home What to take with you 39 Setting up a home office Traveling with the computer What to take with you Traveling internationally with the computer What to bring with you 41 Securing your computer Using a computer security lock Using passwords Entering passwords Setting passwords Expanding through options Connectivity options Fax/data modem Page Page PC Card slot Page ExpressCard Inserting an ExpressCard Ejecting an ExpressCard Installing memory BIOS utility Boot sequence Enable disk-to-disk recovery Password Using software Playing DVD movies Power management Acer eRecovery Create backup Restore from backup Create factory default image CD Re-install bundled software without CD Change password Page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting tips Error messages Page Regulations and safety notices ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance FCC notice Notice: Shielded cables Notice: Peripheral devices Modem notices TBR 21 List of applicable countries Notice for Australia Notice for New Zealand Important safety instructions Page Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statement Macrovision copyright protection notice Radio device regulatory notice General European Union (EU) List of applicable countries The FCC RF safety requirement Canada Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) Exposure of humans to RF fields (RSS-102) Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking Index A B C D P Q S T U