Information for your safety and comfort iii
Safety instructions iii
Operating environment vii
Medical devices viii
Vehicles viii
Potentially explosive environments ix
Emergency calls ix
Disposal instructions ix
Mercury advisory ix
ENERGY STAR x
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
Touchpad 1
Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons) 1
Using the keyboard 2
Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 2
Windows keys 3
Audio 4
Video 4
16:9 display 4
Using the system utilities 5
Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 5
Power management 6
Acer eRecovery Management 7
Burn backup discs 8
Restore 9
Restore Windows from backup discs 9
Battery pack 11
Battery pack characteristics 11
Maximizing the battery's life 11
Installing and removing the battery pack 12
Charging the battery 13
Checking the battery level 13
Optimising battery life 13
Battery-low warning 14
Taking your notebook PC with you 15
Disconnecting from the desktop 15
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