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Hotkey + + + + + + + < > + < > Icon Function Description Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode. Switches display output Display toggle 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. Keyboard backlight Turns the keyboard backlight on and off. Note: This feature is only available on certain models. Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. Using the keyboard - 31

Section	Page
Aspire M5-583P	1
User’s Manual	1
Table of contents	3
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
Taking care of your battery pack	18
Cleaning and servicing	18
Your Acer notebook tour	20
Screen view	21
Keyboard view	22
Rear view	24
Information on USB 3.0	25
Left view	26
Right view	26
Base view	28
Using the keyboard	29
Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad	29
Hotkeys	30
Windows keys	32
Touchpad	33
Touchpad basics	33
Touchpad gestures	34
Recovery	35
Creating a recovery backup	35
Creating a drivers and applications backup	39
Recovering your system	42
Reinstalling drivers and applications	43
Returning to an earlier system snapshot	46
Returning your system to its factory condition	47
Recovering from Windows	48
Recovering from a recovery backup	52
Power management	56
Saving power	56
Battery pack	59
Battery pack characteristics	59
Charging the battery	59
Optimizing battery life	61
Checking the battery level	62
Battery-low warning	62
Installing and removing the battery pack	63
Traveling with your computer	64
Disconnecting from the desktop	64
Moving around	64
Preparing the computer	65
What to bring to meetings	65
Taking the computer home	66
Preparing the computer	66
What to take with you	66
Special considerations	67
Setting up a home office	67
Traveling with the computer	68
Preparing the computer	68
What to take with you	68
Special considerations	68
Traveling internationally with the computer	69
Preparing the computer	69
What to bring with you	69
Special considerations	69
Securing your computer	71
Using a computer security lock	71
Using passwords	71
Entering passwords	72
Acer Theft Shield	73
Using Acer Theft Shield	75
General	75
Settings	76
Wireless networks	77
Connecting to the Internet	77
Wireless networks	77
Using a Bluetooth connection	79
Enabling and disabling Bluetooth	79
Enabling Bluetooth from Windows 8	80
Adding a Bluetooth device	81
Acer Converter Port	86
HDMI	87
Universal Serial Bus (USB)	88
BIOS utility	89
Boot sequence	89
Setting passwords	89
Frequently asked questions	90
Requesting service	92
Tips and hints for using Windows 8	94
Three concepts you might want to keep in mind	94
How do I access the charms?	94
How do I get to Start?	94
How do I jump between apps?	95
How do I turn off my computer?	95
Why is there a new interface?	95
How do I unlock my computer?	95
How do I personalize my computer?	96
I want to use Windows in the way that I'm used to - give me my desktop back!	97
Where are my apps?	97
What is a Microsoft ID (account)?	99
How do I add a favorite to Internet Explorer?	99
How do I check for Windows updates?	100
Where can I get more information?	100
Troubleshooting	101
Troubleshooting tips	101
Error messages	101