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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...

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Special Keys
You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center  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 word processor....

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Using the System Utilities
Acer GridVista(dual-display compatible)
To enable the dual monitor feature of your notebook, first 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...

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NOTE: The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only.
                 
Launch Manager
Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy-launch buttons located above the 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...

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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.
You can schedule customized virus scans that run unattended on specific dates and...

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Acer Empowering Technology
Acer’s innovative Empowering Technology makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and 
manage your new Acer notebook. It features the following handy utilities: 
TAcer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and advanced encryption algorithms.
TAcer eLock Management limits access to external storage media.
TAcer ePerformance Management improves system performance by optimizing disk space, memory and 
registry settings.
TAcer eRecovery...

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Acer eDataSecurity Management
Acer eDataSecurity Management is handy file encryption utility that protexts your files from being accessed by 
unauthorized persons. It is conveniently integrated with Windows explorer as a shell extension for quick and 
easy data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for MSN Messager and Microsoft 
Outlook. 
There are two passwords that can be used to encrypt/decrypt a file; the supervisor passowrd and the file-
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Acer eLock Management
Acer eLock Management is  a security utility that allows you to lock up your removable data, optical and floppy 
drives to ensure that data can’t be stolen while your notebook is unattended.
TRemovable data devices - includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, 
USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any other removable disk drives that can be 
mounted as a file system when plugged into the system.
TOptical drive deivces -...

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Acer ePerformance Management
Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer 
notebook. It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance:
TMemory optimization - releases unused memory and check usage.
TDisk optimization - removes unneeded items and files.
TSpeed optimization - improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. 

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Acer eRecovery Management
Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility that does away with the need for recovery disks provided by 
the manufacturer. The Acer eRecovery Management utility occupies space in a hidden partition on your 
system’s HDD. User-created backups are stored on D: drive. Acer eRecovery Management provides you 
with:
TPassword protection.
TRecovery of applications and drivers.
TImage/data backup:
TBack up to HDD (set recovery point).
TBack up to CD/DVD.
TImage/data...