Acer Aspire 8930 Service Guide

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Windows Keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
KeyDescription
Windows 
keyPressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows 
Start button; it launc
hes the Start menu. 
It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions:
 :  Open or close the Start menu
< > + :  Display the desktop
< > + :  Open Windows Explore
< > + :  Search for a file or folder
< > + :  Cycle through Sidebar gadgets
< > + :  Lock your computer (if...

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Hot Keys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like sreen 
brightness, volume out put and the BIOS utility.
To activate hot keys, press and hold the < Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
HotkeyIconFunctionDescription
 +  Hotkey help Displays help on hotkeys.
 +  Acer eSettings Launches Acer eSettings in Acer 
Empowering Technology. 
 +  Acer ePower  ManagementLaunches Acer ePower Management in Acer 
Empowering...

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Special Key
You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. 
To  t y p e :
The Euro symbol
1. Open a text editor or word processor.
2. Either directly press the   symbol at the bottom-right  of the keyboard, or hold  and then 
press the  symbol at the upper-center of the keyboard.
NOTE:  Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/
typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.
The US...

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Acer Empowering Technology
The Empowering Technology toolbar makes it easy for you to access frequentlyused functions and manage 
your new Acer system. Activated by pressing theEmpower ing Key, it provides access to the following utilities:
NOTE:  The following content is for general reference  only. Actual product specifications may vary. 
‰ Acer eAudio Management allows you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of Dolby Home 
Theater on your system.
‰ Acer ePower Management opt...

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Acer eAudio Management
Acer eAudio Management allows you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of Dolby Home Theater on 
your system. Select Movie or Game mode to experience  the awesome realism of 5.1-channel surround sound 
from just two speakers, via Dolby Virt ual Speaker technology. Music mode lets  you enjoy your favorite tunes, in 
vivid detail.
To choose your playback device, c lick the icon on the upper right side  ofthe Acer eAudio Management window. 

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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 pr ogram group in Start menu, or right-click the Windows 
power icon in the system tray an d select Acer ePower Management.
Using power plans
Acer ePower Management comes with  three predefined power plans:...

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Click the Battery tab to view remaining battery life, battery status, and remaining battery life in standby and 
hibernate modes
. 

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Acer eDataSecurity Management
(for selected models) 
Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that protects your files from being accessed by 
unauthorized persons. It is convenientl y integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data 
encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly f ile encryption for Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook.
On first use, the Acer eDataSecurit y Management setup wizard will prompt  you to create the Master Pas word. 
You will...

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Acer eRecovery Management   
Acer eRecovery Management is a versatile backup utility. It allows you to create full or incremental backups, 
burn the factory default image to optical disc, and rest ore from previously created backups or reinstall 
applications and drivers. By default, user-c reated backups are stored to the D: drive
.system’s HDD. User-
created backups are stored on D: drive. Ac er eRecovery Management provides you with:
‰ Password protection.
‰ Recovery of applications and...

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Acer eSettings Management   
Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications and to monitor the system health 
status. Furthermore, Acer  eSettings Management enables you to opti mize your Windows operating system, so 
your computer runs fast er, smoother and better. 
Acer eSettings Management also:
Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigating.
Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for power users.