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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. Power management This computer has a built-in power management unit that monitors system activity. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory. If no activity is detected for a period of time (called an inactivity timeout), the computer stops some or all of these devices in order to conserve energy. This computer employs a power management scheme that supports the advanced configuration and power interface (ACPI), which allows for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time. Windows handles all power-saving chores for your computer. Acer PowerSmart key The Acer PowerSmart key uses the power-saving features of your computer's graphics sub-system to reduce overall power consumption. When you press the Acer PowerSmart key, the Windows graphics scheme will be changed to Windows Vista Basic, screen brightness reduced and the graphics chip will be switched to a lower speed. Press the Acer PowerSmart key again to return to your previous settings. Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a tool to quickly restore the system. You can back up/restore the factory default image, and reinstall applications and drivers. NOTE: All of the following content is for general reference only. Actual product specifications may vary. Acer eRecovery Management consists of the following functions: ‰ Backup: z Create Factory Default Disc z Create Drivers and Applications Disc ‰ Restore: z Completely Restore System to Factory Defaults z Restore Operating System and Retain User Data z Reinstall Drivers or Applications Chapter 1 19

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Chapter 1
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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.
Power management
This computer has a built-in power management unit that monitors system
activity. System activity refers to
any activity involving one or more of the
following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected
to the
computer, and video memory. If no activity is detected for a period of time
(called an inactivity timeout),
the computer stops some or all of these devices in
order to conserve energy.
This computer employs a power management scheme that supports the
advanced configuration and power
interface (ACPI), which allows for maximum
power conservation and maximum performance at the same
time. Windows
handles all power-saving chores for your computer.
Acer PowerSmart key
The Acer PowerSmart key uses the power-saving features of your computer’s
graphics sub-system to reduce
overall power consumption. When you press the
Acer PowerSmart key, the Windows graphics scheme will be
changed to
Windows Vista Basic, screen brightness reduced and the graphics chip will be
switched to a lower
speed.
Press the Acer PowerSmart key again to return to your previous settings.
Acer eRecovery Management
Acer eRecovery Management is a tool to quickly restore the system. You can
back up/restore the factory
default image, and reinstall applications and drivers.
NOTE:
All of the following content is for general reference only.
Actual product specifications may vary.
Acer eRecovery Management consists of the following functions:
Backup:
Create Factory Default Disc
Create Drivers and Applications Disc
Restore:
Completely Restore System to Factory Defaults
Restore Operating System and Retain User Data
Reinstall Drivers or Applications