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Hotkey + + + + + Icon Function Description Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the display screen Display off 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. Also adjusts the backlight brightness. + Keyboard toggle Turns the keyboard on and off. + + < > + < > NumLk Turns the embedded numeric keypad on or off. Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. Using the keyboard - 31

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
Left view	23
Information on USB 3.0	24
Right view	25
Base view	27
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
Disable Fast startup	56
Battery pack	59
Battery pack characteristics	59
Charging the battery	59
Optimizing battery life	61
Checking the battery level	61
Battery-low warning	61
Traveling with your computer	63
Disconnecting from the desktop	63
Moving around	63
Preparing the computer	64
What to bring to meetings	64
Taking the computer home	65
Preparing the computer	65
What to take with you	65
Special considerations	66
Setting up a home office	66
Traveling with the computer	67
Preparing the computer	67
What to take with you	67
Special considerations	67
Traveling internationally with the computer	67
Preparing the computer	68
What to bring with you	68
Special considerations	68
Securing your computer	69
Using a computer security lock	69
Using passwords	69
Entering passwords	70
Wireless networks	71
Connecting to the Internet	71
Wireless networks	71
Using a Bluetooth connection	73
Enabling and disabling Bluetooth	73
Enabling Bluetooth from Windows 8	74
Adding a Bluetooth device	75
Acer Converter Port	80
HDMI	81
Universal Serial Bus (USB)	82
BIOS utility	83
Boot sequence	83
Setting passwords	83
Acer Screen Grasp	84
Overview	84
Adjusting the Settings	85
The editing tool	86
Acer Scrapboard	88
Frequently asked questions	89
Requesting service	91
Troubleshooting	93
Troubleshooting tips	93
Error messages	93
Tips and hints for using Windows 8	95
Three concepts you might want to keep in mind	95
How do I access the charms?	95
How do I get to Start?	95
How do I jump between apps?	96
How do I turn off my computer?	96
Why is there a new interface?	96
How do I unlock my computer?	96
How do I personalize my computer?	97
I want to use Windows in the way that I'm used to - give me my desktop back!	98
Where are my apps?	98
What is a Microsoft ID (account)?	100
How do I add a favorite to Internet Explorer?	100
How do I check for Windows updates?	101
Where can I get more information?	101