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• Zoom/Face Track Settings allows you to adjust the zoom level and turn the face tracking feature on 
or off.
Capturing Photos or Videos
To capture a photo or a video clip, rotate the Acer OrbiCam to get the desired angle, then click the Take a Picture 
or Record a Video button. The Windows Picture and Fax Viewer or the Windows Media Player automatically 
launches to display or play a preview of the photo/video clip.
Note: By default, all photos and videos are saved in the My Pictures and My...

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To Use the Face Tracking Feature
1. Click the left icon down arrow button, then select Single User or Multiple Users from the pop-up menu. For 
multiple users, the face tracking feature automatically centers all the users’ face in the capture window, 
otherwise the utility centers the face of the user closest to the camera.
2. Click the right icon to zoom in/out or reset the current view.
3. Click VisageON to display a menu that allows to change the configuration of the camera, face tracking...

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Note: When using avatars, you may have to calibrate the face points to achieve better tracking. Follow screen 
instructions in the VisageON to continue.
Note: You may use video effects when using the camera for IM chat/video sessions or call conferences. 

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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 the 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....

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Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set to the manufacturers 
recommended value.
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 > Launch Manager to start the application.
Note:
"Easy-launch buttons" on page 24
Start All Programs
Launch ManagerNote:
"Easy-launch buttons" on page 24
Start All Programs
Launch Manager 

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Norton AntiVirus
Norton AntiVirus is an anti-virus software that finds and repairs infected files, and protects against viruses to keep 
you 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 task bar, highlight Programs, and select Norton Antivirus.
2. In the Norton Antivirus main...

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Hardware Specification and Configuration
Processor
Main Chips
System Memory
ItemT7600T7400T7200T5600T5500
CPU speed (GHz) 2.33 2.16 2 1.83 1.66
Bus speed (MHz) 667 667 667 667 667
Bus/Core Ratio 14131211 10
L2 cache size (MB) 44422
L2 cache speed (GHz) 2.33 2.16 2 1.83 1.66
Package type (pin) 479/478 479/478 479/478 479/478 479/478
Manufacturing technology (nm) 65 65 65 65 65
Thermal design power 34W 34W 34W 34W 34W
Thermal specification (
oC)100 100 100 100 100
Core voltage (V) 1.0375 ~...

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VGA Interface
Card Reader
Audio Interface
LAN Interface
Wireless LAN Interface
ItemUMADiscrete
Chip 945GM/940GML Nvidia G72MV
VRAM up to 128MB up to 256MB
ItemDescription
PCMCIA controller TI7412
Card type support Type II
Number of slot One
Feature Five-in-one Card Reader: Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS 
PRO), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) and xD-Picture 
Card (xD).
ItemDescription
Audio controller Realtek ALC833 Azadia Codec
Feature •   Built-in
•   Stereo
•   SNR > 85,...

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Modem
Keyboard
Battery
Power Management
ItemDescription
Controller ICH7M
Data modem data baud 
rate (bps)56K
Modem/bluetooth 
protocol supported•   V.90/V.92 AC-Link modem with PTT approval
•   Wake-on-Ring ready
•   CISPR22 application
Connector type RJ-11
ItemDescription
Controller ENE KB3910
Model name New Acer Ergo Keyboard
Feature •   105 / 106 keys standard keyboard
•   Touch pad with 4-way integrated scroll button
•   Windows keys and application keys support
•   Standard pitch, 2.5 mm...

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 LCD Panel
ItemSpecification
Model name AUO
B170PW03 V3
B170PW03 V4QDI
QD17TL02-06SAMSUNG
LTN170WX-L05-1
LTN170WX-L05-HLG
LP171WP4-TL02
Screen Diagonal 
(mm)17.1” WXGA 17.1” WXGA 17.1” WXGA 17.1” WXGA
Active Area (mm) 367.20 (W) x 
229.50 (H)367.20 (W) x 
229.50(H)367.20 (W) x 
229.50(H)367.20 (W) x 
232.90 (H)
Display resolution 
(pixels)1440 x 3(RGB) x 
9001440 x 3 (RGB) x 
9001440 x 3 (RGB) x 
9001440 x 3 (RGB) x 
900
Pixel Pitch (mm) 0.255 x 0.255 0.255 x 0.255 0.255 x 0.255 0.255 x...