Acer Aspire 9120 Service Guide

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Acer eNet Management
Acer eNet Management helps you to quickly and easily connect to both wired and wireless networks in a 
variety of locations. To access this utility, either click on the “Acer eNet Management” icon on your netebook, 
or start the program from the Start menu. You also have the option to set Acer eNet Management to start 
automatically when you boot up your PC.
Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for a new location, while offering you the 
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Acer eNet Management can save network settings for a location to a profile, and automatically switch to the 
appropriate profile when you move from one location to another. Settings stored include network connection 
settings (IP and DNS settings, wireless AP details, etc.), as well as default printer settings. 
Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password 
information. 
						

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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 new power profile
1.   Change power settings as desired.
2.Click “Save as...” to save to a new power profile.
3.Name the newly created profile.
4.Select whether this profile is for Adapter or Battery mode, then click OK.
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Battery status
For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, referto the panel on the lower left-hand side of the 
window.
For additional options, click “Settings” to:
TSet alarms.
TRe-load factory defaults.
TSelect what actions will be taken when the cover is closed or the power button is pressed.
TView information about Acer ePower Management. 
						

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Acer ePresentation Management
Acer ePresentation Management lets you project your computer’s display to an external device or project 
using the hot key: Fn + F5. If auto-detection hardware is implemented in the system, your system display will 
be automatically switched out when an external display is connected to the system. 
						

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Acer OrbiCam
The Acer OrbiCam is a 1.3 megapixel CMOS camera appropriately mounted on the 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 that 
you can transmit the best video quality over an instant Messenger service.
Getting to know your Acer OrbiCam
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1 Lens
2 Power indicator
3 Rubber grip (selected models only)
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Rotating the Acer Orbicam
The Acer OrbiCam rotates 225 degrees counterclockwise to achieve the desired angle. Refer to the 
illustrations below:
For your convenience, the camera snaps 45 degrees to match the position of your face in front or at the back 
of the LCD panel.
NOTE: Do not rotate the camera clockwise to prevent damage to the device.
Launching the Acer OrbiCam
To launch the Acer OrbiCam, double click on the Acer OrbiCam icon on the screen.
OR
Click Start > All programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam. The Acer OrbiCam capture windows 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.
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.
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Camera Settings
TBasic settings: Click the Camera Settings icon on the bottom right corner of the capture display, 
then select Camera Settings from the pop-up menu. You can adjust the Video, Audio, and Zoom/
Face tracking options from this window.
TCapture settings: From the Camera Settings window, click the Driver Settings button. The 
Properties window will appear.
TDevice Settings allows you to change the camera brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, sharpness, 
etc. 
Options Window, Preview Folder
Camera Settings
Video, Audio Zoom/Face tracking
Driver Settings
Properties
Device Settings
Advanced Settings
Zoom/Face Track SettingsCamera Settings
Video, Audio Zoom/Face tracking
Driver Settings
Properties
Device Settings
Advanced Settings
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TAdvanced Settings allows you to achieve gain control, implement image mirror, select image 
enhancements and anti-flicker settings, and turn on/off the camera indicator.
TZoom/Face Track Settings allows you to adjust the zoom level and turn the face tracking feature 
on or off.
Capturing photos or videos
To capture a photo or a video clip, rotate the Acer OrbiCam to get the desired angle, then click the Take a 
Picture or Record a Video button. The Windows Picture and Fax Viewer or the Windows Media Player 
automatically launches to display or play a preview of the photo/video clip.
NOTE: By default, all photos and videos are saved in the My Pictures and My Videos folder.
Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam
The Acer OrbiCam is automatically selected as the capture device of any instant messenger (IM) application. 
To use the Acer OrbiCam as a webcam, open the IM service, then select the video/webcam feature. You can 
now broadcast from your location to an IM partner anywhere in the world.
Enabling the Acer VisageON
The Acer VisageON technology comes with two features: Face tracking and Video effects (selected models 
only). The Face Tracking feature tracks your head movement and automatically centers your face in the 
capture window. The video effects feature allows you to select and apply an effect to your video transmissions.
NOTE: The face tracking feature is not capable of centering your face beyond the capture window frame. 
Minimal head movements are tracked more efficiently.
To enable the Acer VisageON:
1.Right click on this icon, then select VisageON from the pop-up menu.
The VisageON window appears as below:
2.Select and apply a video effect in the left section of the VisageON window. Change the face tracking 
settings and options in the right section.
Using the face tracking feature
To use the face tracking feature:
VisageON
Single User Multiple 
Users
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1.Click the left icon down arrow button, then select Single User or Multiple Users from the pop-up menu. For 
multiple users, the face tracking feature automatically centers all the users’ face in the capture window, 
otherwise the utility centers the face of the user closest to the camera.
2.Click the right icon to zoom in/out or reset the current view.
3.Click VisageON to display a menu that allows to change the configuration of the camera, face tracking 
and video effects settings.
Using video effects (selected models only)
The Video Settings section allows you to select an avatar or accessory video effect from the list. To select an 
effect:
1.Click the encircled icon to display the available video effects. The Video Effect Selection window appears as 
below:
2.Click on a video effect to use. The selected effect appears in the video effects section of the VisageON 
window.
VisageON
Single User Multiple 
Users
VisageON
Using video effects
Video Settings
Video 
Effect Selection
VisageON
Using video effects
Video Settings
Video 
Effect Selection
VisageON
Using video effects
Video Settings
Video 
Effect Selection