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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 launc
hes 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 connected to a network 
domain), or switch users (if youre not connected to a 
network domain)
< > + :  Minimizes all windows
< > + :  Open the Run dialog box
< > + :  Cycle through programs on the taskbar
< > + :  Open Ease of Access Center
< > + :  Open Windows Mobility Center
< > + :  Display the System Properties dialog box
< > + :  Restore minimized windows to the desktop
< > + :  Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using 
Windows Flip 3-D
< > + :  Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows 
Sidebar
 + < > + :  Search for computers (if you are on a network)
 + < > + :  Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs 
on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D
Note:  Depending on your edition of Windows Vista or Windows XP, some 
shortcuts may not function as described.
Application 
key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens 
the applications context menu. 
						

							
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Hot Keys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like sreen 
brightness, volume out put and the BIOS utility.
To activate hot keys, press and hold the < Fn> 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 Technology. 
 +  Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
 +  Display toggle Switches display output between the display  screen, external monitor (if connected) and 
both.
 +  Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save  power. Press any key to return.
 +  Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.
 +  Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.
 + < > Volume up Increases the sound volume.
 + < > Volume down Decrease the sound volume.
 + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.
 + < > Brightness down Decreases
 the screen brightness. 
						

							
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Special Key
You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. 
To  t y p e :
The Euro symbol
1. Open a text editor or word processor.
2. Either directly press the   symbol at the bottom-right  of the keyboard, or hold  and then 
press the  symbol 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 word processor.
2. Either directly press the   key at the bottom-right of  the keyboard, or hold  and then press the 
  key at the upper-center of the keyboard.
NOTE:   This function varies by  the operating system version. 
						

							
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Acer Empowering Technology
The Empowering Technology toolbar makes it easy for you to access frequentlyused functions and manage 
your new Acer system. Activated by pressing theEmpower ing 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.
‰ Acer ePower Management opt imizes battery usage via customizable power plans.
‰ Acer eDataSecurity Management prot ects data with passwords and encryption (for selected models).
‰ Acer eRecovery Management backs  up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely.
‰ Acer eSettings Management a ccesses system information and adjusts settings easily.
For more information, right-click on the Empowering Technology toolbar, then select Help. 
For help with a particular utility, launch the utilit y and click the   icon at the buttom of the active 
window.Launching Acer Empowering Technology
To launch Acer Em powering Technology:
‰Press the Empowering Key to display the Acer  Empowering Technology toolbar on the desktop.
‰ To hide the toolbar, press the Empowering Key aga in or click the hide button on the toolbar.
You may also launch Acer Empowering Technology  by running the program from the Acer Empowering 
Technology program group in the Start menu, or by double-clicking the icon if you have created 
adesktop shortcut.
To launch Acer Empowering  Technology applications:
‰On the Acer Empowering Technology toolbar, click the  icon that corresponds to the application you want 
to launch.
‰ When you mouse over an application icon, a quick  menu appears below the toolbar. The quick menu 
allows you to perform certain tasks simply and quickly.
‰ You may also run the application by selecting it fr om the Acer Empowering Technology program group in 
the Start menu. 
						

							
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Acer eAudio Management
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 surround sound 
from just two speakers, via Dolby Virt ual Speaker technology. Music mode lets  you enjoy your favorite tunes, in 
vivid detail.
To choose your playback device, c lick the icon on the upper right side  ofthe Acer eAudio Management window. 
						

							
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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 pr ogram group in Start menu, or right-click the Windows 
power icon in the system tray an d select Acer ePower Management.
Using power plans
Acer ePower Management comes with  three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power 
saver. You can also create customized power plans. You  can create,  switch between, edit, delete and restore 
power plans, as described below View and adjust settings  for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking the 
appropriate tabs. For more power options, click in the Acer ePower and select Power Options.
To create a new power plan:
Creating customized power plans allows you to save  and quickly switch to a personalized set of power 
options.
1. Click the New power plan option or icon.
2. Enter a name for your new power plan.
3. Choose a predefined power plan to base your customized plan on.
4. If necessary, change the display, sleep and hibern ation settings you want your computer to use.
5. Click OK to save your new power plan.
To switch between power plans:
1. Mouse over the Acer ePower Mana gement application on the Acer Empowering Technology toolbar. The 
quick menu appears
2. Select the power plan you want to switch to You may also switch between power plans by launching the 
Acer ePower Management application.  Select the power plan you wish to switch to, thenclick Apply. click 
Apply
To edit a power plan:
Editing a power plan allows yo u to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed.
1. Switch to the power plan you wish to edit.
2. Adjust settings as required.
3. Click Apply to save your new settings.
To delete a power plan:
You cannot delete the power plan you are currently using. If  you want to delete the active power plan, switch to 
another one first.
1. Select the power plan you wish to delete.
2. Click the Delete Power Plan icon.
Battery status
The quick menu shows the remaining battery life based  on current usage. You can also launch the Acer 
ePower Management application and refer to the Batter y status panel located just below the power plans.  
						

							
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Click the Battery tab to view remaining battery life, battery status, and remaining battery life in standby and 
hibernate modes
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Acer eDataSecurity Management
(for selected models) 
Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that protects your files from being accessed by 
unauthorized persons. It is convenientl y integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data 
encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly f ile encryption for Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook.
On first use, the Acer eDataSecurit y Management setup wizard will prompt  you to create the Master Pas word. 
You will use this password to access the Personal Secu re Disk (PSD). The Master Password may also be 
used to encrypt/decrypt files by default.
If you set a different password to encrypt a file, but  you forgot the encryption password, you can use the Mater 
Password to decrypt the file
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Acer eRecovery Management   
Acer eRecovery Management is a versatile backup utility. It allows you to create full or incremental backups, 
burn the factory default image to optical disc, and rest ore from previously created backups or reinstall 
applications and drivers. By default, user-c reated backups are stored to the D: drive
.system’s HDD. User-
created backups are stored on D: drive. Ac er eRecovery Management provides you with:
‰ Password protection.
‰ Recovery of applications and drivers.
‰ Image/data backup:
zBack up to HDD (set recovery point).
z Back up to CD/DVD.
Image/data recovery tools: ‰ Recover from a hidden partition (factory defaults).
‰ Recover from the HDD (most recent  user-defined recovery point).
‰ Recover from CD/DVD.
For more information, please refer  to “Acer eRecovery Management”
NOTE:  If your computer did not come with a Recovery  CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery 
Management’s “System backup to optical disk” feat ure to burn a backup image to CD or DVD. To 
ensure the best results when recovering your s ystem using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management, 
detach all peripherals (except the external Acer ODD,  if your computer has one), including your Acer 
ezDock. 
						

							
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Acer eSettings Management   
Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications and to monitor the system health 
status. Furthermore, Acer  eSettings Management enables you to opti mize your Windows operating system, so 
your computer runs fast er, smoother and better. 
Acer eSettings Management also:
Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigating.
Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for power users.