It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < > + : Activates the next Taskbar button. < > + : Opens the My Computer window. < > + : Opens Help and Support Center. < > + : Opens the Search Results window. < > + : Opens the Run dialog box. < > + : Minimizes all windows. + < > + : Undoes the minimize all windows action. Application This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse key button; it opens the application's context menu. English EnglishEnglish 34 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Hotkey Icon Function Description + Hotkey help Displays help on hotkeys. + Acer eSettings Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. + Acer ePower Launches Acer ePower Management Management in Acer Empowering Technology. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. + Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode. + Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. + Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return. 35 + Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off. Hotkey Icon Function Description + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off. + <^> Volume up Increases the sound volume. + Volume down Decreases the sound volume. + <>> Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + <<> Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. English EnglishEnglish 36 Special key You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. The Euro symbol 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the <5> key at the upper-center of the keyboard. Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to for more information. The US dollar sign 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the <4> key at the upper-center of the keyboard. Note: This function varies according to the language settings. 37 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray Press the drive eject button to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is on. Insert a clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for a security lock. Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock. Some keyless models are also available. English EnglishEnglish 38 Audio The computer comes with 32-bit Intel High Definition (HD) audio, and dual stereo speakers. Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the computer is as easy as pressing some buttons. See "Hotkeys" on page 34 for more information on adjusting the speaker volume. 39 Acer OrbiCam The Acer OrbiCam is a 1.3 megapixel or 310,000 pixel CMOS camera appropriately mounted on top of the LCD panel. The camera's 225-degree ergonomic rotation allows you to capture high-resolution photos or videos up front or at the back of the LCD panel. The Acer OrbiCam fully supports the Acer Video Conference technology so you transmit the best video conference quality over an Instant Messenger service. Getting to know your Acer OrbiCam 1 23 # Item 1 Lens Power indicator Rubber grip (selected models only) Rotating the Acer OrbiCam The Acer OrbiCam rotates 225 degrees counterclockwise to achieve the desired angle. Refer to the illustrations below. Note: DO NOT rotate the camera clockwise to prevent damage to the device. For your convenience, the camera snaps to 45 degrees to match the position of your face in front or at the back of the LCD panel. English EnglishEnglish 40 Launching the Acer OrbiCam To launch the Acer OrbiCam, double-click on the Acer OrbiCam logo in the desktop. OR Click Start > All Programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam. The Acer OrbiCam capture window appears. Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings Resolution To change the capture resolution, click the displayed resolution at the bottom right corner of the capture window, then select the desired resolution. Note: Setting the camera resolution to 640 x 480 or larger does not change the capture window size. 41 Options Click Options to display the Window, Preview, and Folder tabs. Use the options to change the capture window size, preview settings, and the folder for captured photos or videos. Camer...
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