Information for your safety and comfort iii
Safety instructions iii
Additional safety information vii
Operating environment vii
Medical devices vii
Vehicles viii
Potentially explosive environments viii
Emergency calls ix
Disposal instructions ix
Tips and information for comfortable use x
First things first xiii
Your guides xiii
Basic care and tips for using your computer xiii
Turning your computer on and off xiii
Taking care of your computer xiv
Taking care of your AC adapter xiv
Taking care of your battery pack xv
Cleaning and servicing xv
Acer Empowering Technology 1
Empowering Technology password 1
Acer eNet Management 2
Acer ePower Management 4
Acer ePresentation Management 6
Acer eDataSecurity Management
(for selected models) 7
Acer eLock Management 8
Acer eRecovery Management 10
Acer eSettings Management 12
Windows Mobility Center (for Windows Vista only) 13
Your Acer notebook tour 14
Closed front view 15
Left view 16
Right view 17
Rear view 17
Base view 18
Specifications 19
Indicators 24
Easy-launch buttons 25
Touchpad 27
Touchpad basics 27
Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 29
Using a computer security lock 29
Audio 30
Adjusting the volume 30
Using the keyboard 31
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