Acer Extensa 355, User Manual

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System Tour 2-3
2.2 Display
The large DualScan STN color graphics display offers excellent viewing,
display quality and desktop performance graphics. With built-in PCI bus
VGA display system to support both the internal LCD display and the
external optional VGA monitor with 1MB RAM video memory.
The notebook’s large display and multimedia capabilities are great for
giving presentations. If you prefer, you can also connect an external
monitor when giving presentations. This notebook supports simultaneous
LCD and CRT display. Simultaneous display allows you to control the
presentation from your notebook and at the same time face your audience.
You can even connect an LCD projection panel for large-audience
presentations.
The power management system incorporates an “automatic LCD dim”
feature that automatically decides the best settings for your display and at
the same time conserve power. See section 3.2 for more information on
power management.
Opening and Closing the Display
To open the display, gently pull the display lid latch using your fingers and
lift up the lid. Then tilt it to a comfortable viewing position.
The notebook employs a microswitch that turns off the display to conserve
power when you close the lid, and turns it back on when you open the lid.