Acer TravelMate 8372Z: Using the system utilities

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Using the system utilities

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:

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:

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Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each 

display from the taskbar.

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Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid.

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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

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:

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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.