Unfortunately, the rest of Windows 7 isn’t exactly ideal for navigating with the touchscreen and regular applications can’t be spread across both screens. You press your four fingers and thumb down on the bottom screen to bring it up and you’re presented with a custom dual-screen web browser (Internet Explorer), music, video, photo and scrapbooking apps. The four-cell battery doesn’t last that long since it has to power two screens, too, so the thickness and weight of the laptop aren’t much of an issue if you’re going to leave the computer in one place all the time.Īcer’s custom “Ring” interface works pretty well. It’s shaping up to be a computer that you leave plugged in on a desk. The more I play with this thing, the less and less I’m inclined to take it from room to room or even move it at all. Everything’s touchable but the computer is too big to actually be used like a tablet, which brings us to…Īt six pounds and well over an inch thick, there’s a definite mental disconnect between what looks and feels like a big laptop yet is supposed to be used similarly to a tablet. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, but using the Iconia isn’t exactly what I’d call intuitive at first. It’s one of the weirdest computing devices I’ve used in recent memory. I’ll be putting the laptop through its paces shortly, but here are some initial impressions so far. The UPS man dropped the Iconia off at my place this morning and after an awkward exchange wherein he joked that he didn’t think it’d be safe to leave the laptop in my foyer even though I had to sign for it ( Then why would you leave it there, Elias?! Why?!), it’s now sitting on my desk. Winter set in, months passed, and here we are in late March with the Acer Iconia 6120 priced at $1200 and shipping to retailers next month. Please refer to user’s guide in CD-ROM packaged with this monitor.Follow announced the Iconia laptop back in November. Turn off the monitor and check the video cable pins. Ensure that the computer is on and functioning properly. No Video - The monitor’s power indicator is on but there are no image on the screen.Įnsure that the video connector is properly connected to the computer. You can use the computer’s power cable to perform this test. Test the electrical oulet by plugging in a working electrical device such as a lamp. Make sure the monitor power cable is fully inserted in the monitor’s power port and the electrical outlet. No Power - The monitor’s power indicator is off. Shooting section to diagnose the problem. If the monitor still does not function properly, please refer to the trouble. Power-ON the monitor first, then power-ON the computer. Connect the Audio Cable(Only Audio-Input Model)(Optional)Ĭonnect the power adaptor and power cord to the monitor, then to a Connect the HDMI cable to the computer.Ģ. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. Connect the VGA video cable to the computer.ġ-2 Connect HDMI Cable (Only HDMI-Input Model)Ī. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF.ī. If your monitor does not operate normally-in particular, if there are any unusual sounds or smells coming from it -unplug the monitor immediately and contact an authorized dealer or service center.Ī. You can clean the exterior of the monitor with a damp cloth when necessary, but be sure to unplug the monitor first. If the monitor accidentally gets wet, unplug it and contact an authorized dealer immediately. ∙ Do not expose the monitor to rain or use it near water. If you put the monitor in a bookcase or some other enclosed space, be sure to provide adequate ventilation. ∙ Doing so may block the ventilation openings in the bottom of the cabinet. Also, avoid using the monitor on a bed, sofa, rug, or other soft surface. To prevent overheating, these openings should not be blocked or covered. ∙ Openings in the monitor cabinet are provided for ventilation. ∙ Be sure to hold the plug, not the cable, when disconnecting the monitor from an electrical outlet. Only a qualified technician should open the monitor’s case. ∙ To avoid electric shock, never touch the inside of the monitor.
Doing so may create the danger of electric shock. ∙ Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openings. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cable, and keep the cable away from where people could trip over it. ∙ Never use your monitor if the power cable has been damaged. ∙ Put your monitor in a location with low humidity and a minimum of dust. The screen can be damaged if dropped, sharply hit, or touched with a sharp or abrasive implement. ∙ Place the monitor on a solid surface and treat it carefully. ∙ Locate your monitor near an easily accessible electrical outlet. ∙ Be sure that your monitor is electrically rated to operate with the AC power available in your location. Observe the following safety guidelines when connection and using your monitor:
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