Acer TravelMate 8372Z: Using the system utilities

Using the system utilities: Acer TravelMate 8372Z

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Using the system utilities

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Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models)

Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is a multi-purpose fingerprint software

package integrated with the Microsoft Windows operating system. Utilizing the

uniqueness of one's fingerprint, Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution

incorporates protection against unauthorized access to your computer with

centralized password management via Password Bank; easy music player

launching with Acer MusicLaunch*; secure Internet favorites via Acer

MyLaunch*; and fast application/website launching and login with Acer

FingerLaunch. Acer ProfileLaunch** can launch up to three applications/

websites with a single finger swipe.

Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you to navigate through

web browsers and documents using Acer FingerNav*. With Acer Bio-Protection

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 Bio-Protection help files.

Notes:

* Acer ProfileLaunch, MusicLaunch, MyLaunch and FingerNav are

only available on select models.

** In models without Acer ProfileLaunch, Acer FingerLaunch can

be used to open applications in the

Acer ProfileLaunch icons

area;

a single finger swipe will launch only one application at a time.

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Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)

Note: This feature is only available on certain models.

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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1

1

3

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1

3

2

2

4

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 manufacturer's recommended value.

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Acer Backup Manager

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Note: This feature is only available on certain models.

Acer Backup Manager is a simple three-step process that allows you to create

backup copies of your entire system or selected files and folders according to a

schedule or as you need to.

To start Acer Backup Manager, press the Acer Backup Manager key above the

keyboard. Alternatively, you can go to Start > All Programs > Acer Backup

Manager > Acer Backup Manager. This will open the Welcome screen; from this

screen you will be taken through the three steps to setup scheduled back ups.

Click Continue to proceed to the following screen. Click the + button and follow

the onscreen instructions:

1 Select the content you want to back up. The less content you select, the

quicker the process will be, but it will increase your risks of losing data.

2 Select where you want the backup copies to be stored. You will need to

select an external drive or your D: drive; Acer Backup Manager cannot

store a backup on the source drive.

3 Select how often you want Acer Backup Manager to create back ups.

Once you have finished these three steps, backups will be created according to

the schedule. You can also create backups manually by pressing the Acer

Backup Manager key.

If you wish to change your settings at any time, run Acer Backup Manager from

the Start menu and go through the steps outlined above.