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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 passwords and advanced encryption 
algorithms (for selected models).
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 
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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 
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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 display 
setting.
Note: If the restored resolution is not correct after disconnecting a projector, or you need to use an 
external resolution that is not supported by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your display 
settings using Display Properties or the utility provided by the graphics vendor. 
						

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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 encryption. This encryption will be used to encrypt files by default, or you can choose 
to enter your own file-specific password when encrypting a file.
Note: The password used to encrypt a file is the unique key that the system needs to decrypt it. If you 
lose the password, the supervisor password is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. If you 
lose both passwords, there will be no way to decrypt your encrypted file! Be sure to safeguard all 
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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:
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 feature 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, 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 memory and check usage.