Acer Aspire 4715z Service Guide

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Using the Keyboard
The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and 
twelve function keys, and two special keys.
Lock Keys and Embedded Numeric Keypad
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters 
located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols 
are not...

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Windows Keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
KeyIconDescription
Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start 
button; it launches the Start menu. 
It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions:
< > : Open or close the Start menu
< > + : Display the desktop
< > + : Open Windows Explore
 + : Search for a file or folder
 + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets
 + : Lock your computer (if you are...

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Hotkeys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computers controls like screen 
brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.
To activate hotkeys, press and hold the  key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
Hot KeyIconFunctionDescription
 +  Hot key help Displays help on hot keys.
 +  Acer eSettings Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager.
 +  Acer ePower 
ManagementLaunches the Acer ePowerManagement in Acer 
eManager.
 +  Sleep Puts...

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Special Keys
You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your 
keyboard.
The Euro symbol
1.Open a text editor or word processor.
2.Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold  and then press the  key at the 
upper-center of the keyboard.
NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/
typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.
The US dollar sign
1.Open a text editor or...

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Using the System Utilities
Acer Empowering Technology
NOTE: Models shipped with Windows Vista Starter Edition only support Acer eRecovery Management.
The Empowering Technology toolbar makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage 
your new Acer system. Displayed by default in the upper half of your screen, it provides access to the following 
utilities:
TAcer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently.
TAcer ePower Management optimizes battery...

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Acer eNet Management 
Acer eNet Management helps you quickly connect to both wired and wireless networks in a variety of 
locations. To access this utility, select Acer eNet Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar or 
run the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu. You can also set Acer 
eNet Management to start automatically when you boot up your PC.
Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for a new location, while offering you...

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Acer eNet Management can save network settings for a location to a profile, and automatically switch to the 
appropriate profile when you move from one location to another. Settings stored include network connection 
settings (IP and DNS settings, wireless AP details, etc.), as well as default printer settings. Security and safety 
concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information. 

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Acer ePower Management 
Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your power management 
options. To access this utility, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar, 
run the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu, or right-click the 
Windows power icon in the system tray and select Acer ePower Management.
Using Power Plans
Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced,...

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Battery status
For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to the panel in the upper half of the window. 
Click the   to view estimated battery life in sleep and hibernate modes. 

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Acer ePresentation Management 
Acer ePresentation Management lets you project your computers display to an external display device or 
projector using the hotkey:  + . If auto-detection hardware is implemented in the system and the 
external display supports it, your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display is 
connected to the system. For projectors and external devices that are not auto-detected, launch Acer 
ePresentation Management to choose an...