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Hotkey + + + + + Icon Function Description Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode. Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Display off Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return. Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in touchpad on and off. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off. + + < > + < > + < > + < > NumLk Brightness up Brightness down Volume up Volume down Turns the embedded numeric keypad on or off (only for certain models). Increases the screen brightness. Decreases the screen brightness. Increases the sound volume. Decreases the sound volume. 32 - Using the keyboard

Section	Page
Safety and comfort	5
First things first	16
Your guides	16
Basic care and tips for using your computer	16
Turning your computer on and off	16
Taking care of your computer	17
Taking care of your AC adapter	18
Cleaning and servicing	18
Your Acer notebook tour	19
Screen and front view	20
Keyboard view	22
Rear view	23
Information on USB 3.0	24
Left view	25
Right view	26
Base view	27
Touchpad	28
Touchpad basics	28
Using the keyboard	30
Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad	30
Hotkeys	31
Windows keys	33
Recovery	35
Acer Recovery Management	35
Creating recovery discs	36
Recovering your system	39
Types of recovery	41
Acer clear.fi	47
Navigating media and photos	47
Shared files	48
Which devices are compatible?	49
Playing to another device	49
Power management	50
Acer Green Instant On	50
Battery pack	51
Battery pack characteristics	51
Charging the battery	51
Optimizing battery life	53
Checking the battery level	54
Battery-low warning	54
Traveling with your computer	55
Disconnecting from the desktop	55
Moving around	55
Preparing the computer	56
What to bring to meetings	56
Taking the computer home	57
Preparing the computer	57
What to take with you	57
Special considerations	58
Setting up a home office	58
Traveling with the computer	59
Preparing the computer	59
What to take with you	59
Special considerations	59
Traveling internationally with the computer	59
Preparing the computer	60
What to bring with you	60
Special considerations	60
Securing your computer	61
Using passwords	61
Entering passwords	62
Connecting to a network	63
Built-in network feature	63
Wireless networks	64
Connecting to the Internet	64
Acer Instant Connect	64
Acer Instant Update	64
Wireless networks	65
HDMI	66
Universal Serial Bus (USB)	67
Playing DVD movies	68
BIOS utility	69
Boot sequence	69
Enable disk-to-disk recovery	69
Setting passwords	69
Frequently asked questions	70
Requesting service	73
Troubleshooting	75
Troubleshooting tips	75
Error messages	75