Acer Travelmate 4720 Service Guide

							Chapter 121
Battery status
For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to the panel in the upper half of the window. 
Click the   to view estimated battery life in sleep and hibernate modes. 
						

							22Chapter 1
Acer ePresentation Management 
Acer ePresentation Management lets you project your computers display to an external display 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. 
						

							Chapter 123
Acer eDataSecurity Management 
Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that protects your files from being accessed by 
unauthorized persons. It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data 
encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook.
The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you for a supervisor password and default 
encryption password. This password will be used to encrypt files by default, or you can choose to enter your 
own 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 related 
passwords! 
						

							24Chapter 1
Acer eLock Management 
Acer eLock Management is simple yet effective utility that allows you to lock  removable storage, optical and 
floppy drive devices to ensure that data cant be stolen while your system is unattended.
TRemovable Storage Devices — includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 
drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives, and any other removable storage devices 
that can be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system.
TOptical Drive Devices — includes any kind of CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, HD-DVD or Blu-ray drive devices.
TFloppy Drive Devices — 3.5-inch floppy drives only. 
To use Acer eLock Management, the Empowering Technology password must be set first. Once set, you can 
apply locks to any of the devices types. Lock(s) will immediately be set without any reboot necessary, and will 
remain after rebooting, until removed.
NOTE: If you lose the Empowering Technology password, there is no method to reset it except by reformatting 
your system. Make sure to remember or write down your password. 
						

							Chapter 125
Acer eRecovery Management 
Acer eRecovery Management is a versatile backup utility. It allows you to create full or incremental backups, 
burn the factory default image to optical disc, and restore from previously created backups or reinstall 
applications and drivers. By default, user-created backups are stored to the D: drive. 
Acer eRecovery Management provides you with:
TPassword protection (Empowering Technology password)
TFull and incremental backups to hard disk or optical disc
TCreation of backups:
tFactory default image
tUser backup image
tCurrent system configuration
tApplication backup
TRestore and recovery:
tFactory default image
tUser backup image
tFrom previously-created CD/DVD
tReinstall applications/drivers
NOTE: If your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery 
Managements System backup to optical disc feature to burn a backup image to CD or DVD. To 
ensure the best results when recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management, 
detach all peripherals (except the external Acer ODD, if your computer has one), including your Acer 
ezDock. 
						

							26Chapter 1
Acer eSettings Management 
Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications, set BIOS passwords and modify 
boot options.
Acer eSettings Management also:
TProvides a simple graphical user interface for navigation. 
TPrints and saves hardware specifications.
TLets you set an asset tag for your system. 
						

							Chapter 127
Windows Mobility Center
The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in one easy-to-find place, so you can 
quickly configure your Acer system to fit the situation as you change locations, networks or activities. Settings 
include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on/off, external display settings, display 
orientation and synchronization status.
Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing 
folders overview/sharing service on or off, and a shortcut to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities.
To launch Windows Mobility Center:
TUse the shortcut key  + 
TStart Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel
TStart Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in the Start menu 
						

							28Chapter 1
Using the System Utilities
Acer BiopProtect (for selected models)
Acer BioProtect Fingerprint Solution is a multi-purpose fingerprint software package integrated with the 
Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Utilizing the uniqueness of ones fingerprint features, Acer BioProtect 
Fingerprint Solution has incorporated protection against unauthorized access to your computer with Pre-Boot 
Authentication (PBA), centralized password management with Password Bank, and fast application/website 
launching and login with Acer FingerLaunch. 
Acer BioProtect Fingerprint Solution also allows you to navigate through web browsers and documents using 
Acer FingerNav. With Acer BioProtect Fingerprint Solution, you can now enjoy an extra layer of protection for 
your personal computer, as well as the convenience of accessing your daily tasks with a simple swipe of your 
finger!
For more information refer to the Acer BioProtect help files. 
						

							Chapter 129
Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)
To enable the dual display feature of your notebook, first ensure that a second display is connected, then, 
open the Display Settings properties box using the Control Panel or by right-clicking the Windows desktop 
and selecting Personalize. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check 
box Extend the desktop onto this monitor. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to 
complete the process.
Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows 
on the same screen. To access this function, please go to Start, All Programs and click on Acer GridVista.  
You may choose any one of the four display settings indicated below:
Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad
Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently.
Acer GridVista is simple to set up:
1.Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar.
2.Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid.
3.Enjoy the convenience of a well-organized desktop.
NOTE: Please ensure that the resolution setting of your second monitor is set to the manufacturers 
recommended value.
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							30Chapter 1
Launch Manager
Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard.
You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to start 
the application.
Norton Internet Security
Norton Internet Security is an anti-virus utility that can protect against viruses, keeping your data safe and 
secure.
How do I check for viruses?
1.Double-click the Norton Internet Security icon on the Windows desktop.
2.Select Tasks & Scans.
3.Select Run Scan to scan your system.
4.When the scan is complete, review the results of the scan.
NOTE: For optimal security, run a Full System Scan when scanning your computer for the first time.
You can schedule customized virus scans that run unattended on specific dates and times or at periodic 
intervals. If you are using the computer when the scheduled scan begins, it runs in the background so that you 
do not have to stop working.
For more information refer to the Norton Internet Security help files.