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Acer ePerformance Management
Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of the 
Acer notebook. It provides you with the followin g options to enhance overall system performance:
TMemory optimization: releases unused memory and checks memory usage.
TDisk optimization: removes unneeded items and files.
TSpeed optimization: improves the usability and performance  of the Windows XP system. 
						

							
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Acer eRecovery Management
Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility with the need fo r recovery disks provided by the 
manufacturer. The Acer eRecovery  Management utility occupies space in a hidden partition on the 
system’s HDD. User-created backups are stored  on D: drive. Acer eRecovery Management 
provides:
TPassword protection
TRecovery of applications and drives
TImage or data backup:
•Backup to HDD (set  recovery point)
•Backup to CD or DVD
TImage or data recovery tools:
•Recovery from a hidden partition (factory defaults)
•Recovery from the HDD (most recent user-defined recovery point)
•Recovery from CD or DVD
NOTE: If the computer did not come with a Recovery  CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery 
Management’s “System backup to optical disk” feat ure to burn a backup image to CD or DVD. To 
ensure the best results when recovering the system  using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management, 
detach all peripherals (except external Acer  ODD, if equipped), including the Acer ezDock. 
						

							
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Acer eSettings Management
Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specification and to monitor the 
system health status. Furthermore, Acer eSettings Management enables you to optimize your 
Windows operating system, so your computer runs faster, smoother and better.
TProvides a simple graphical user interface for navigating through the program effortlessly.
TDisplays general system status and advanced monitoring for power users.
TLogs when a hardware component has been removed or replaced.
TPermits you to migrate personal settings.
TKeeps a history log of all alerts that were previously issued. 
						

							
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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 the notebook, or start the program from the Start menu. You also have the option to set 
Acer eNet Management to start autom atically when you boot up the PC.
Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for a new location, while offering 
you the freedom to manually adjust the settings to  match your needs, simply by right clicking on the 
icon in the task bar.
Acer eNet Management can save network settings  for a location to a profile, and automatically 
apply the appropriate profile when you move from one location to another. The settings stored 
include network connection settings (IP and DNS  settings, wireless AP details, etc.), as well as 
default printer settings. The secu rity 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, or double click the Acer ePower 
Management icon in the task tray.
AC 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 or off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, 
CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN.
DC mode
To suit your usage, there are four pre-defined profiles: Entertainment, Presentation, Word 
Processing, and Maximum Battery. Or, you c an define up to three of your own profiles.
Battery status
For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to the panel on the lower left side 
of the window.
You can also click “Advanced settings” to:
•Set alarms.
•Reload factory defaults.
•Select what actions will be taken when the cove r is closed, and set passwords for accessing 
to the system after Hibernation or Stand-by. 
						

							
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•View information about Acer ePower Management. 
						

							
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Acer ePresentation Management
Acer ePresentation Management lets you select from two of the most common projector resolution: 
XGA and SVGA. 
						

							
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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.
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 in 
back of the LCD panel.
NOTE:  Do not rotate the camera clockwise to prevent it from the damage.
No.Item
1 Lens
2 Power indicator
3 Rubber grip (selected models only)
# Item
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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 as 
below: 
Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings
Resolution
To change the capture resolution, click the displaye d resolution at the bottom right corner of the 
capture window, then select the desired resolution. Setting the camera resolution to 640 x 480 or 
larger does not change the capture window size.
Options
Click Options to display the Windo w, Preview, and Folder tabs. Use the options to change the 
capture window size, preview settings, and t he folder for captured photos or videos.
Options Window, Preview Folder