Acer Aspire 9920 User Manual

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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
Basic 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. 
						

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Capture Settings
From the Camera Settings window, click the Driver Settings button. The Properties window will appear.
Device Settings allows you to change the camera brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, sharpness, etc.
Advanced Settings allows you to achieve gain control, implement image mirror, select image enhancements and 
anti-flicker settings, and turn on/off the camera indicator.
Zoom/Face Track Settings allows you to adjust the zoom level and turn the face tracking feature on or off.
Capturing Photos/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. 
						

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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
(for 1.3 megapixel camera models only)
The Acer VisageON technology comes with two features: Face tracking. The face tracking feature tracks your 
head movement and automatically centers your face in the capture window.
Note: The face tracking feature is not capable of centering your face beyond the capture window frame. 
Minimal head movements are tracked more efficiently.
Please follow the steps below to enable the Acer VisageON.
1. Right click on this icon, then select VisageON from the pop-up menu.
The VisageON window will appear 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:
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. 
						

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3. Click VisageON to display a menu that allows to change the configuration of the camera, face tracking and 
video effects settings. 
						

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Acer Empowering Technology
Acer’s innovative Empowering Technology toolbar makes it easy to have access to the frequently used functions 
and manage the notebook. Displayed by default in the upper-right corner of the screen, it features the following 
handy utilities:
•Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently.
• Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles.
• Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts dispaly settings conveniently.
• Acer TPM-based eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and advanced encryption 
algorithms in TPM.
•Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media and removable data devices.
• Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely.
• Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily.
• Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by optimizing disk space, memory and 
registry setting.
For more information, right click on the Empowering Technology toolbar, then select the Help or Tutorial function.
Empowering Technology Password
Before using Acer eLock Management and Acer eRecovery Management, You must initialize the Empowering 
Technology password. Right click on the Empowering Technology toolbar and select Password Setup to do so. If 
you do not initialize the Empowering Technology password, you will be prompted to do so when running Acer 
eLock Management or Acer eRecovery Management for the first time.
Note: If you lose your password, there is no method to reset it except by reformatting your notebook or taking 
your notebook to an Acer Customer Service Center. Be sure to remember or write down your password. 
						

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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 notebook, 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 freedom 
to manually adjust the settings to meet your needs.
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 
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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, fireware (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 a 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.
5. The new profile will appear in the profile list.
Battery Status
For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to the panel on the upper half side of the window. 
						

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For additional options, click Settings to:
•Set alarms.
•Reload factory defaults.
•Select what actions to be taken when the cover is closed or the power button is pressed.
•Set passwords for accessing the system after Hibernation or Stand-by.
•View information about Acer ePower Management. 
						

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