User GuideTable of ContentsSafety and comfort5First things first16Your guides16Basic care and tips for using your computer16Turning your computer on and off16Taking care of your computer17Taking care of your AC adapter18Cleaning and servicing18Your Acer notebook tour19Top view20Rear view22Left view23Right view23Base view24Touchpad25Touchpad basics25Using the keyboard27Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad27Hotkeys28Windows keys30Recovery31Acer eRecovery Management31Creating recovery discs32Recovering your system36Types of recovery37Acer clear.fi44Media content types44DMS (Digital Media Server) devices44Display media content45Send media content45Search media46Block and unblock devices46Media sharing settings46Power management47Acer Green Instant On47Battery pack48Battery pack characteristics48Charging the battery48Optimizing battery life50Checking the battery level51Battery-low warning51Traveling with your computer52Disconnecting from the desktop52Moving around52Preparing the computer53What to bring to meetings53Taking the computer home54Preparing the computer54What to take with you54Special considerations55Setting up a home office55Traveling with the computer56Preparing the computer56What to take with you56Special considerations56Traveling internationally with the computer56Preparing the computer57What to bring with you57Special considerations57Securing your computer58Using passwords58Entering passwords59Wireless networks60Connecting to the Internet60Acer Instant Connect60Wireless networks60HDMI62Universal Serial Bus (USB)63BIOS utility64Boot sequence64Enable disk-to-disk recovery64Setting passwords64Frequently asked questions65Requesting service68Troubleshooting70Troubleshooting tips70Error messages70Regulations and safety notices72Size: 3.48 MBPages: 78Language: EnglishOpen manual