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Touchpad

The built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface.

This means the cursor responds as you move your finger across the surface of

the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfort

and support.

Touchpad basics (with two buttons)

The following items show you how to use the touchpad with two buttons.

• Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor.

• Press the left and right buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform

selection and execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left

and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the touchpad is the same as

clicking the left button.

Right

Function Left button

Main touchpad

button

Execute Quickly click

Tap twice (at the same

twice.

spe

ed as double-clicking

a mouse button).

Select Click once. Tap once.

Drag Click and hold,

Tap twice (at the same

then

use finger

spe

ed as double-clicking

on the touchpad

a mouse button); rest

to drag the

your finger on the

cursor.

touchpad on the second

tap and drag the cursor.

Access context

Click

men

u

once.

Note: Illustrations for reference only. The exact configuration of

your PC depends on the model purchased.

Note: When using the touchpad, keep it — and your fingers — dry

and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movement; hence,

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the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping harder will

not increase the touchpad

's responsiveness.

Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled on

your touchpad. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in

Windows Control Panel.

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Using the keyboard

The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad*, separate

cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys.

Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad*

The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.

Lock key Description

Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are 

in uppercase.

Num Lock 

When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric

<Fn> + <F11>*

mod

e. The keys function as a calculator (complete with the

arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Use this mode when

you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. A better

solution would be to connect an external keypad.

Scroll Lock 

When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or

<Fn> + <F12>

down

when you press the up or down arrow keys

respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with some

applications.

The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is

indicated by

small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps.

To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on

the keys.

Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off

Number keys on

Type numbers in a normal

emb

edded keypad

manner.

Cursor-control keys

Hold <Shift> while using

Hold <Fn> while using

on

embedded

cursor-control keys.

cursor-control keys.

keypad

Main keyboard keys Hold <Fn> wh

ile typing

Type the letters in a

letters on embedded

no

rmal manner.

keypad.

* only for certain models

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Hotkeys

The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the

computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output.

To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other

key

in the hotkey combination.

Hotkey Icon Function Description

<Fn> + <F3>

Communication

Enables / disables the

key

computer's communication

devices. (Communication

devices may vary by

configuration.)

<Fn> + <F4>

Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep

mode.

<Fn> + <F5>

Display toggle Switches display output

between the display screen,

ext

ernal monitor (if connected)

and both.

<Fn> + <F6>

Display off Turns the display screen

backlight off to save power.

Press any key to return.

<Fn> + <F7>

Touchpad

Turns the built-in touchpad on

toggle

and off.

<Fn> + <F8>

Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.

<Fn> + <F11> NumLk Turns the embedded numeric

key

pad on or off (only for

certain models).

<Fn> + <

>

Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.

<Fn> + <

>

Brightness

Decreases the screen

down

brightness.

<Fn> + <

>

Volume up Increases the sound volume.

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Hotkey Icon Function Description

<Fn> + <

>

Volume down Decreases the sound volume.

Windows keys

The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.

Key Description

Windows

Pressed alone it launches the Start menu. 

key

It can also be used with other keys for other functions:

<

>: Open or close the Start menu

<

> + <D>: Display the desktop

<

> + <E>: Open Windows Explorer

<

> + <F>: Search for a file or folder

<

> + <G>: Cycle through Sidebar gadgets

<

> + <L>: Lock your computer (if connected to a

domain), or switch users (if not connected to a domain)

<

> + <M>: Minimize all windows

<

> + <R>: Open the Run dialog box

<

> + <T>: Cycle through programs on the taskbar

<

> + <U>: Open Ease of Access Center

<

> + <X>: Open Windows Mobility Center

<

> + <Break>: Display System Properties

<

> + <Shift+M>: Restore minimized windows

<

> + <Tab>: Cycle through programs on the taskbar

by using Windows Flip 3-D

<

> + <Space>: Bring all gadgets to the front and

select Windows Sidebar

<CT

RL> + < > + <F>: Search for network computers

<CT

RL> + < > + <Tab>: Use the arrow keys to cycle

through open programs using Windows Flip 3-D

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Acer eRecovery Management

If your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other

methods, you may need to reinstall the Windows operating system and factory-

loaded software and drivers. To ensure you can recover your computer when

needed, you should create a recovery backup as soon as possible.

Note: All of the following content is for general reference only.

Actual product specifications may vary.

Acer eRecovery Management consists of the following functions:

1 Backup:

• Create Factory Default Backup

• Backup Drivers and Applications

Note: Models that do not have an ODD will allow you to make

backup copies to a USB drive.

2 Restore:

• Restore Operating System to Factory Defaults

• Restore Operating System and Retain User Data

• Reinstall Drivers or Applications

This chapter will guide you through each process.

To use the password protection feature of Acer eRecovery Management, you

must

first set the password. The password is set by launching Acer eRecovery

Management and clicking Settings.

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Creating a recovery backup (Optical drive)

To reinstall using a backup on optical discs, you must create the recovery disc

beforehand. Throughout the process, you will be guided by onscreen

instructions. Please read them carefully!

1 Click St

art > All Programs > Acer, then click Acer eRecovery Management.

2 To create recovery discs for the hard drive’s entire original contents,

including Windows and all factory-loaded software and drivers, click

Create Factory Default Disc.

- OR -

To create a recovery disc for only the facto

ry-loaded software and drivers, click

Create Drivers and Applications Backup Disc.

Important: We recommend that you create each type of recovery

backup as soon as possible.

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The Create Factory Default Backup dialog box tells you the number of blank,

recordable discs you will need to complete the recovery discs. Make sure that

you have the required number of identical, blank discs ready before continuing.

3 Insert a blank disc into the drive indicated in the Backup to list, then click

Next. You will be shown the backup progress on the screen.

The drive ejects each disc as it completes burning it.

4 Remove the disc from the drive and mark it with a permanent marker.

Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on each disc, such as

‘Windows Recovery Disc 1 of 2’ or ‘Apps/Drivers Recovery disc’.

Make sure you keep the discs in a safe place that you will

remember.

5 If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click

OK. Continue recording discs until the process is complete.

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Creating a recovery backup (USB flash drive)

To reinstall using a backup on a USB flash drive, you must create the recovery

backup beforehand. Throughout the process, you will be guided by onscreen

instructions. Please read them carefully!

Important: If you are using a USB flash drive, ensure it is at least 12

GB and does not contain any previous data.

1 Click Start > All Programs > Acer, then click Acer eRecovery Management.

2 To create recovery backup for the hard drive’s entire original contents,

including Windows and all factory-loaded software and drivers, click

Create Factory Default Backup.

- OR -

To create a recovery backup for only the facto

ry-loaded software and drivers,

click Create Driver and Applications Backup.

Important: We recommend that you create each type of recovery

backup as soon as possible.

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The Create Factory Default Backup dialog box opens. This dialog box tells you

the estimated size of the backup file on your USB flash drive.

3 Plug in the USB disk, then click Next. You will be shown the backup

progress on the screen.

4 Unplug the USB flash drive and mark it with a permanent marker.

Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on each backup, such

as ‘Windows Recovery Backup’ or ‘Apps/Drivers Recovery Backup’.

Make sure you keep the USB flash drive in a safe place that you

will remember.

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Recovering your system (Optical

drive)

If calling Acer support did not help fix your problem, you can use the Acer

eRecovery Management program. This will restore your computer to the same

state as when you purchased it, while giving you an option to retain all settings

and personal data for later retrieval.

To recover your system

1 Perform minor fixes.

If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working

correctly, the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device

drivers. To recover software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory,

see

"Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 17. For instructions

on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that

product’s documentation or technical support Web site.

2 Revert to a previous system condition.

If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be

solved by returning your system to a previous state when everything was

working correctly. For instructions, see

"Returning to a previous system

condition" on page 18.

3 Reset your system to its factory condition.

If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to reset your system to

factory condition, see

"Returning your system to its factory condition" on page

19.

Types of recovery

Recovering pre-installed software and drivers

As a troubleshooting step, you may need to reinstall the software and device

drivers that came pre-installed on your computer from the factory. You can

recover using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you have created.

• New software: If you need to recover software that did not come pre-

installed on your computer, you need to follow that software’s installation

instructions.

• New device drivers: If you need to recover device drivers that did not come

pre-installed on your computer, follow the instructions provided with the

device.

To recover your pre-installed software and drivers:

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1 Click Start > All Programs > Acer, then click Acer eRecovery Management.

- OR -

If you are recovering from your driver and application recovery disc, insert it

into

the disc drive, then go to Step 3 after the Acer Application Recovery main

menu opens.

2 Click the Restore t

ab, then click Reinstall Drivers or Applications to display

the Acer Application Recovery main menu.

3 Click Contents to show a list of software and device drivers.

4 Click the install icon for the item you want to install, then follow the

ons

creen prompts to complete the installation. Repeat this step for each

item you want to reinstall.

Returning to a previous system condition

Microsoft System Restore periodically takes ’snapshots’ of your system settings

and saves them as restore points. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software

problems, you can return to one of these restore points to get your system

running again.

Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also

each t

ime you install software or device drivers.

Tip: For more information about using Microsoft System Restore,

click Start, then click Help and Support. Type

windows system

restore

in the Search Help box, then press Enter.

To return to a restore point:

1 Click St

art > Control Panel > System and Security > Action Center, then

click Recovery.

2 Click O

pen System Restore, then Next.

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3 Select the restore point you want, click Next, then Finish. A confirmation

message box will appear.

4 Click Yes. Your system is restored using the restore point you specified. This

process may take several minutes, and may restart your computer.

Returning your system to its factory condition

If your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other

methods, you may need to reinstall everything to return your system to its

factory condition. You can reinstall using either your hard drive or the recovery

discs you have created.

Warning: This complete recovery deletes everything on your hard

drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that

were pre-installed on your system. If you can access important

files on your hard drive, back them up now.

If you can still run Windows, see "Recovering from within Windows" on page

19.

If you cannot run Windows and your original hard drive is still working, see

"Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on page 20.

If you cannot run Windows and your original hard drive has been completely re-

formatted or you have installed a replacement hard drive, see

"Recovering from

your recovery discs" on page 20.

Recovering from within Windows

To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers:

Click Start > All Programs > Acer, then click Acer eRecovery Management.

Click the Restore tab, then Restore Operating System to Factory Defaults.

Click Yes, then Start. A dialog box will display information about the hard drive

that the operating system will be recovered to.

Warning: Continuing the process will erase all files on your hard

drive.

Click OK. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then

continues by copying files to your hard drive. This process may take a while, the

Acer eRecovery Management screen displays the progress.

When the recovery has finished, a dialog box will prompt you to restart your

computer.

Click OK to restart your computer.

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Follow the onscreen prompts for first-time system setup.

Recovering from the hard drive during startup

To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers:

1 Turn on your computer, then press <Alt> + <F10> during startup to open

Acer eRecovery Management.

2 Click Restore Operating System to Factory Defaults.

Warning: Continuing the process will erase all files on your hard

drive.

3 Click Next. Your hard drive’s original, factory-loaded contents will be

recovered. This process will take several minutes.

Recovering from your recovery discs

To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers:

1 Turn on your computer, insert the first system recovery disc into your

optical disc drive, then restart your computer.

Warning: Continuing the process will erase all files on your hard

drive.

If it is not already enabled, you must enable the F12 Boot Menu:

Press <F2> when starting your computer.

Use the left or right arrow keys to select the Main menu.

Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is selected, press <F5> to change this

setting to Enabled.

Use the left or right arrow keys to select the Exit menu.

Select Save Changes and Exit and press Enter. Select OK to confirm.

Your computer will restart.

2 During startup, press <F12> to open the boot menu. The boot menu allows

you to select which device to start from, such as the hard drive or an optical

disc.

3 Use your arrow keys to select the line CDROM/DVD (this line may start with

’IDE 1...’), then press <Enter>. Windows will install from the recovery disc

you inserted.

4 Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow the onscreen

prompts to complete the recovery.