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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.
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 beside the keyboard are application buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are:
WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and 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.You can access the
Launch Manager by clicking on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to start the application.
Productivity keys (only for certain models)
Three productivity keys give users one-touch access to protection and manageability features for a more
secure, smarter and easier way to work.
❑ Lock key - runs the Windows
®
lock function to lock the notebook when you step out. If the laptop is
equipped with Acer Bio-Protection, you only need to swipe your finger to log into Windows
®
again.
❑ Presentation key - minimizes open application windows and prepares the display for impressive
presentations.
❑ Sync key - instantly synchronizes your computer system to an external storage device, for convenient
Icon Function Description
HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is
active.
Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is
activated.
Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is
activated.
Power Indicates the computer's power
status.
Battery Indicates the computer's battery
status.
Bluetooth
(Manufacturing option)
Indicates the status of Bluetooth
communication.
Wireless LAN
(Manufacturing option)
Indicates the status of wireless LAN
communication.
Icon Function Description
Acer Empowering
Technology
Launch Acer Empowering Technology (user-
programmable)
Web browser Internet browser (user-Programmable)
Mail Email application (user-Programmable)
P
Programmable key User-programmable