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Base view
5 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even 
after prolonged use.
6 S-video/TV-out  (NTSC/PAL) port Connects to a television or display 
device with S-video input.
7 External display  (VGA) portConnects to a display device (e.g., 
external monitor, LCD projector).
8 DVI-D port Supports digital video connections.
9 Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000- based network (for selected models).
10 Parallel port Connects to a printer.
11 Serial port Connects to a serial device.
#ItemDescription
1 Ventilation slots and  cooling fan Enable the computer to stay cool, even 
after prolonged use.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening 
of the fan.
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Indicators
The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. 
The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up.
2 Memory compartment Houses the computer’s main memory.
3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.
4 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal.
5 Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack.
6 Hard disk bay Houses the computer’s hard disk (secured 
with screws)
7 Sub woofer Emits low frequency sound output.
IconFunctionDescription
Standby Indicates the computer’s standby status.
HDD Indicates when the hard disc or optical  drive is active.
Cap lock Lights when Cap Lock is activated
Num lock Lights when Num Lock is activated.
Power Lights up when the computer is on. 
						

							
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NOTE:1. Charging:  The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2.  Fully charged: The light shows 
green when in AC mode.
Easy-Launch Buttons
Located above the keyboard are four buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: mail 
Web browser, Empowering Key “ “and one user-programmable button.
Press “  “ to run the Acer Empowering Technology. The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to email 
and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, 
run the Acer Launch Manager. 
Battery Lights up when the battery is being 
charged.
Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth  communication.
Wireless LAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN  communication.
Launch keyDefault application
Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable)
P User-programmable
Web browser Internet browser (user-programmable)
Mail Email application (user-programmable)
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Touchpad Basics
The following teaches you how to use the touchpad:
qMove your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor. 
qPress the left (1) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and 
execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. 
Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button.
qUse 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 right scroll bar of Windows applications.
NOTE: When using the touchpad, keep it - and your infers - dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger 
movements; hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping too hard will not increase the 
touchpad’s responsiveness.
FunctionLeft Button (1)Right 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 use finger 
on the touchpad 
to drag the 
cursor. Tap twice (at 
the same speed 
as double-
clicking a 
mouse button); 
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 keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and 
twelve function 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 printed on the keys.
Windows Keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Lock KeyDescription
Caps  Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed  are in uppercase.
Num lock   
+ When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad 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 an 
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
Number keys on embedded 
keypad Type numbers in a normal 
manner.
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.
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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 output and the BIOS utility.
To activate hot keys, press and hold the  key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
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 function:
   +  Activates next taskbar button.
  +   Opens the My Computer window
  +   Opens Help and Support.
  +   Opens the Find: All Files dialog box.
  +  Opens the Run dialog box.
+  M Minimizes all windows.
+  +  Undoes the minimize all windows 
action.
Applicati
on key This key has the same effect as clicking the right 
mouse button; it opens the application’s context 
menu.
Hot KeyIconFunctionDescription
+ Hot key help Displays help on hot keys.
+ Acer eSetting Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager.
+ Acer  ePowerManagementLaunches the Acer ePowerManagement in Acer 
Empowering Technology.
 See “Acer Empowering 
Technology” on page 19 . 
						

							
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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.
+ 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.
+< w> Volume up Increases the speaker volume.
+< y> Volume down Decreases the speaker volume.
+ Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.
+< z> Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness
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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
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: 
qAcer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and advanced encryption algorithms.
qAcer eLock Management limits access to external storage media.
qAcer ePerformance Management  improves system performance by optimizing disk space, memory and 
registry settings.
qAcer eRecovery Management  backs up/recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely.
qAcer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily.
qAcer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles.
qAcer ePresentation Management  connects to a projector and adjusts display settings conveniently.
For more information, press the < > key to launch the Empowering Technology menu, then click on the 
appropriate utility and select the Help function.
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  
						

							
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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-
specific password. The supervisor passwork is a “master” password that cna decrypt any file on your system; 
the file-specific password will be used to encrypt files by default, or you cna choose to enter your own file-
specific password when encrypting a file.
NOTE: The password used encrypt a file is the unique key that the system needs to decrypt it. If you lose the 
password, the supervisor password is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. If you lose both 
passwords, there will be no way to decrypt your encryped file!  Be sure to safeguard all related 
passwords!