Acer TravelMate 5600: Using the system utilities

Using the system utilities: Acer TravelMate 5600

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Using the system utilities

Note: The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only.

Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)

Note: This feature is only available on certain models.

To enable the dual monitor feature of your notebook, first ensure that the

second monitor is connected, then, select Start, Control Panel, Display and click

on Settings. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then

click the check box Extend my Windows 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:

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3

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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.

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Acer GridVista is simple to set up:

1 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each

display from the taskbar.

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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 manufacturer's recommended value.

Launch Manager

Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy-launch buttons located above

the keyboard. "Easy-launch buttons" on page 22 for the location of the easy-

launch buttons.

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You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start, All Programs, and then

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Launch Manager to start the application.

Norton AntiVirus

Norton AntiVirus is an anti-virus software that finds and repairs infected files,

and protects against viruses to keep your computer data safe and secure.

How do I check for viruses?

A Full System Scan scans all files on your computer. To perform a system scan:

1 Start Norton AntiVirus.

Double click on the Norton AntiVirus Icon on the desktop or click on the

Start menu in the Windows taskbar, highlight Programs, and select

Norton AntiVirus.

2 In the Norton AntiVirus main window, click Scans.

3In the Scans panel, click Run Full System Scan.

4 When the scan is complete, a scan summary appears. Click Finished.

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 AntiVirus Help menu.