Acer Aspire 5235 Service Guide

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Using the Keyboard
The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function 
and 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 key caps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols 
are not printed on the keys....

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Windows Keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
KeyDescription
Windows 
keyPressed 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...

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Hot Keys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen 
brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.
To activate hot keys, press and hold the  key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
HotkeyIconFunctionDescription
 +  Hotkey help Displays help on hotkeys.
 +  Acer eSettings Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering 
Technology. 
 +  Acer ePower 
ManagementLaunches Acer ePower Management in Acer 
Empowering...

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Special Key (only for certain models)
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...

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Acer Empowering Technology
The Empowering Technology toolbar makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage 
your new Acer system. Activated by pressing the Empowering Key, it provides access to the following utilities:
NOTE:  The following content is for general reference only. Actual product specifications may vary.
•Acer eAudio Management allows you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of Dolby Home 
Theater on your system (only for certain models).
•Acer...

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Empowering Technology password
You must set the Empowering Technology password to use the password protection feature of Acer 
eRecovery Management to protect your data. 
To set the Empowering Technology password:
1.Launch Acer eRecovery Management.
2.Click the Restore tab.
3.Click Password settings. The Empowering Technology Password Center dialogue box pops up.
4.Click Create a new password.
5.In the Create a New Password dialogue box, key in and confirm your password in the appropriate...

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Acer eAudio Management  (only for certain models)
Acer eAudio Management allows you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of Dolby Home Theater on 
your system. Select Movie or Game mode to experience the awesome realism of 5.1-channel audio output 
from the speakers fitted to your system via Dolby Surround sound technology. Music mode lets you enjoy your 
favorite tunes, in vivid detail.
 
To choose your playback device, click the   icon on the upper right side of the Acer eAudio...

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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
1.The quick menu shows the remaining battery life based on current usage. 
2.You can also launch the Acer ePower Management application and refer to the Battery status panel 
located just below the power plans. 
3.Click the Battery tab to view remaining battery life, battery status, and remaining battery life in standby 
and hibernate modes.
Acer eDataSecurity Management (only for certain models)
Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that protects your files...

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If you set a different password to encrypt a file, but you forgot the encryption password, you can use the 
Master Password to decrypt the file.
NOTE: The password used to encrypt a file is the unique key that the system needs to decrypt it. If you lose 
the password, the Master Password is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. If you lose both 
passwords, there will be no way to decrypt your encrypted file! Be sure to safeguard all related 
passwords!
Acer eRecovery Management...