1-14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
3 Arcade key Launches InstantOn Arcade.
P key / Acer
PowerSmart key
Programmable key (configuration may
vary by model). / Puts your computer
into power-saving mode (configuration
may vary by model).
4 Keyboard For entering data into your computer
5 Microphone Internal microphone for recording
sound.
6
Touchpad /
Media Console
Touch-sensitive pointing device which
functions like a computer mouse*.
Touch sensitive controls for Acer
Arcade, volume (up/down) and media
(play/pause, stop, previous, next); with
mute.
* Touchpad becomes inactive when
Media Console is active.
7 Media Console
controller
Turns Media Console on or off.
8 Communication
key
Enables/disables the computer’s
communication devices. (Communication
devices may vary by configuration.)
Backup key
Launches Acer Backup Management for
three-step data backup.
HDD indicator
Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.
Power indicator
Indicates the computer’s power status.
9 Click buttons
(left and right)
The left and right buttons function like
the left and right mouse buttons.
10 Palm rest Comfortable support area for your hand
when using the computer.
11 Acer
Bio-Protection
fingerprint
reader
Supports Acer FingerNav 4-way control
function (only for certain models).
12 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo
audio output.
Table 1-1. Top View (Continued)
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