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Securing your computer 61 HDMI 66 Using a computer security lock 61 Using passwords 61 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 67 Entering passwords 62 Playing DVD movies 68 Connecting to a network 63 BIOS utility 69 Built-in network feature 63 Boot sequence 69 Wireless networks 64 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 69 Connecting to the Internet 64 Setting passwords 69 Acer Instant Connect 64 Frequently asked questions 70 Wireless networks 64 Requesting service 73 Troubleshooting 75 Troubleshooting tips 75 Error messages 75 Regulations and safety notices 77 4 - Table of contents

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 view	20
Keyboard view	22
Rear view	23
Information on USB 3.0	24
Left view	24
Right view	25
Base view	26
Touchpad	27
Touchpad basics	27
Using the keyboard	29
Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad	29
Hotkeys	30
Windows keys	32
Recovery	34
Acer eRecovery Management	34
Creating recovery discs	35
Recovering your system	38
Types of recovery	40
Acer clear.fi	46
Navigating media and photos	46
Shared files	47
Which devices are compatible?	48
Playing to another device	48
Power management	49
Acer Green Instant On	49
Battery pack	51
Battery pack characteristics	51
Charging the battery	51
Optimizing battery life	53
Checking the battery level	53
Battery-low warning	53
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 a computer security lock	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
Wireless networks	64
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