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2.Click on a video effect to use. The selected effect appears in the video effects section of the VisageON 
window.
Note: 1. When using avatars, you may have to calibrate the face points to achieve better tracking. 
Follow screen instructions in the VisageON window to continue. 2. You may use video effects when 
using the camera for IM chat/video sessions or call conferences. 

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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 ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles.
Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts dispaly settings conveniently.
Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with...

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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...

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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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Acer ePresentation Management
Acer ePresentation Management lets you project your computer’s display to an external device or 
projector using the hotkey:  + . If auto-detection hardware is implemented in the 
system and the external display supports it, your system display will be automatically switched 
out when an external display is connected to the system. For projectors and external devices that 
are not auto-detected, launch Acer ePresentation Management to choose an appropriate...

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Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models)
Acer eDataSecurity Management is a handy file encryption utility that protects the files from 
being accessed by unauthorized persons. It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as 
a shell extension for quick and easy data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file 
encryption for MSN Messenger and Microsoft Outlook.
The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you for a supervisor password 
and default...

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Acer eRecovery Management
Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility with the need for recovery disks provided by 
the manufacturer. The Acer eRecovery Management utility occupies space in a hidden partition 
on the system’s HDD. Be default, user-created backups are stored on D: drive. Acer eRecovery 
Management provides:
Password protection
Recovery of applications and drives
Image or data backup:
Backup to HDD (set recovery point)
Backup to CD or DVD
Image/data recovery tools:...

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Acer eSettings Management
Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specification, change BIOS 
passwords or other Windows settings, and to monitor the system health status. 
Acer eSettings Management also:
Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation.
Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for power users on Acer computer. 

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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 an express optimization method to release unused memory and 
disk space quickly. The user can also enable advanced options for full control over the following 
options:
Disk optimization: removes unneeded items and files.
Speed optimization: improves the usability and performance of the Windows XP system.
Memory optimization: releases unused...