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Easy-Launch Buttons
Located at the upper-right, above the keyboard are four easy-launch  buttons. They are User-Programmable 
Button, Mail, Web Browser, Acer Empowering Key from left to right.
ItemDefault Application
P User programmable 
e Acer Empowering Technology(User-programmable)
Web Browser Internet browser(User -programmable)
Mail Email application(User-programmable)
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Touchpad
The build-in touchpad is a  pointing device that senses movement on its surface. 
This means the cursor responds as you move  your finger across the surface of the touchpad.
The touchpad is located in the middle of the palm  rest area, providing maximum comfort and efficiency.
Touchpad Basics
TMove your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor.
TPress the left (1) and right  (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and 
execution functions. These two buttons are simila r to the left and right buttons on a mouse. 
Tapping on the touchpad is the sa me as clicking the left button
TUse the 4-way scroll (3) button to scroll up or down and move  left or right a page. This button 
mimics your cursor pressing on the righ t scroll bar of windows applications. 
NOTE:  When using the touchpad, keep it-and your fingers-dry  and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger 
movement; hence, the lighter the touch, the better  the response. Tapping harder will not increase the 
touchpad’s responsiveness.
FunctionLeft Button(1)Righ Button(4)Main touchpad(2)Center button(3)
Execute Click twice quickly Tap twice (at the  same speed as 
double-clicking the 
mouse button)
Select Click once Tap once
Drag Click and hold.  Then slide your 
finger across the 
touchpad to drag 
the cursor over the 
selection. Tap twice quickly; rest 
your finger on the 
touchpad on the 
second tap and drag 
the cursor.
Access 
context 
menu Click once
Scroll CLick and hold to 
move up/down/left/
right
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Using the Keyboard 
The full-sized keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and 
twelve function keys.
Lock keys and Embedded Numeric Keypad
The keyboard has four lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
 
The computer features three lock keys, each with its own status indicator light.
The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop nume ric keypad. It is indicated by small characters 
located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To si mplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols 
are not printed on the keys.
Lock KeyDescription
Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters are typed in  uppercase. Toggle on and off by pressing the Caps Lock key on the 
left side of the keyboard.
Num lock
 When Num Lock is on, the embedded keyboard is in numeric mode. 
The keys function as a calculator(complete with the arithmetic 
operators+,-,*, and /). Use this 
mode when you need to do a lot of 
numeric data entry. A better solution would be to connect and 
external keypad.
Scroll lock
 When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when 
you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Scroll Lock does 
not work with some applications.
Desired accessNum Lock onNum Lock off
Numer keys on 
embedded keypad Type numbers in a normal manner
Lock key Description
 + 
 + 
Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off
 
 
Lock key Description
 + 
 + 
Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off
 
 
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Windows Keys
       The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functoins.
Hotkeys
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 hotkeys, press and hold the  key before 
pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
Cursor-control keys 
on embedded  keypad Hold  while using cursor-
control keys.
Hold  while using cursor-control 
keys.
Main keyboard  keys Hold  while typing letters on 
embedded keypad. Type the letters in a normal manner.
Windows logo key Pressed alone, this key ha s the same effect as clicking on the 
Windows Start button; it launches  the Start menu. It can also be 
used with other keys to prov ide a variety of functions:
+ Tab (Activates the next Taskbar button)
+  E (Opens the My Computer window) + F1 (opens Help and Support)  
+F (opens the Find: All Files dialog box)
+  M (minimizes all windows)
j  +   Windows logo key + M (undoes the minimize all windows 
action)
  
+ R (opens the Run dialog box)
Application key This key has the same effect  as clicking the right mouse button; it 
opens the application’s context menu.
Desired accessNum Lock onNum Lock off
+ Tab 
+ E  
+ F1
+ F
+ M 
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Hot KeyIconItemDescription
Fn+F1 Hot key help This key will cause a help  message to appear on the display 
device that describes the definition 
and functionality of the unit hot 
keys. 
Fn+F2 Acer eSettings Launches the Acer eSetting in  Acer Empowering Technology.  
See “Acer Empowering 
Technology”
Fn+F3 Acer ePower  ManagementLaunches the Acer ePower 
Management in Acer Empowering 
Technology. See “Acer 
Empowering Technology”
Fn+F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode
Fn+F5 Display toggle Switches display output between  the display screen, external 
monitor(if connected)and both .
Fn+F6 Screen blank
Turns the display screen backlight 
off to save power. Press any key 
to return

Key Description
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Fn-F2
Fn-F3
Fn-F4
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Fn-F2
Fn-F3
Fn-F4
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Fn-F3
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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. Fn+F7 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on 
and off
Fn+F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off
Fn+ w Volume up Increases the sound volume
Fn+ y Volume down Decreases the sound volume
Fn+ x Brightness up Increases the screen brightness
Fn+ z Brightness down  Decrease  the screen brightness
Hot KeyIconItemDescription
Fn-F5
Fn-F6
Fn-F7
Fn-F8
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Fn-F6
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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.ht m for more information.
The US Dollar Sign
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:  This function varies according to the language settings.
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Using the System Utilities
Acer GridVista(dual-display compatible)
To enable the dual monitor feature of your notebook, firs t ensure that the second monitor is connected, then, 
select  Start, Control Panel , Display  and click on  Settings. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the 
display box and then click the check box Extend my  Windows desktop onto this monitor. Finally, click Apply to 
confirm the new settings and click  OK to complete the process.
Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre-def ined display settings so you can view multiple windows 
on the same screen. To access this function, please go to  Start, All Programs and click on Acer GridVista . 
You may choose any one of the four display settings indicated below:
Double(vertical), Triple(primary at  left), Triple(primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display 
compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently.
Set up Procedure
1. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar.
2. Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid.
3. Enjoy the convenience of a well-organized desktop.
NOTE:  The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only.
                 
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Apply OK
Start  All Programs Acer GridVista
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Note: Start  Control Panel  Display
Settings (2) Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor
Apply OK
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Chapter 123
Launch Manager
Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy-launch buttons located above rhw keyboard.  You can access 
the Launch Manager by clicking on  Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager  to start the application.
Norton AntiVirus
Norton AntiVirus is an anti-virus software that finds and  repairs infected files, and protects against viruses to 
keep your computer data safe and secure.
How do I check for viruses?
A Full System Scan scans  all files on your computer. To perform a system scan:
1. Start Norton AntiVirus.
       Double click on the  Norton AntiVirus icon on the desktop or click on the  Start menu in the Windows      
taskbar, highlight  Programs, and select  Norton AntiVirus .
2. In the Norton AntiVirus main window, click  Scan for Viruses.
3. In the  Scan for Viruses  panel, click  Scan My Computer .
4. Under  Actions , click Scan.
5. When the scan is complete,  a scan summary appears. Click  Finished.
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"Easy-launch buttons" on page 22
Start All Programs
Launch Manager
Norton AntiVirus
Start Programs
Norton AntiVirus
Scan for Viruses
Scan for Viruses Scan My Computer Actions Scan
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You can schedule customized virus scans that run unattended on specific dates and times or at periodic 
intervals. If you are using the computer when the scheduled scan begins, it  runs in the background so that you 
do not have to stop working.
For more information refer to  the Norton Antivirus Help menu.