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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

Tap twice (at the same

Quickly click

Execute

speed as double-clicking

twice.

a mouse button).

Select Click once. Tap once.

Tap twice (at the same

Click and hold,

speed as double-clicking

then use finger on

a mouse button); rest

Drag

the touchpad to

your finger on the

drag the cursor.

touchpad on the second

tap and drag the cursor.

Access context

Click

menu

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, 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

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

Note: Information in this section may not apply to your computer.

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

Lock key Description

When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed

Caps Lock

are in uppercase.

When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in

numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator

Num Lock

(complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /).

<Fn> + <F11>

Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data

entry. A better solution would be to connect an external

keypad.

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

Scroll Lock

down when you press the up or down arrow keys

<Fn> + <F12>

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

embedded keypad

manner.

Cursor-control keys

Hold <Shift> while using

Hold <Fn> while using

on embedded

cursor-control keys.

cursor-control keys.

keypad

Hold <Fn> while typing

Type the letters in a

Main keyboard keys

letters on embedded

normal manner.

keypad.

Hotkeys

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

computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output.

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

other key in the hotkey combination.

Hotkey Icon Function Description

Enables / disables the

computer's communication

Communication

<Fn> + <F3>

devices. (Communication

key

devices may vary by

configuration.)

Puts the computer in Sleep

<Fn> + <F4> Sleep

mode.

Switches display output

between the display screen,

<Fn> + <F5> Display toggle

external monitor (if connected)

and both.

Turns the display screen

<Fn> + <F6> Display off

backlight off to save power.

Press any key to return.

Turns the built-in touchpad on

<Fn> + <F7> Touchpad toggle

and off.

<Fn> + <F8> Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.

Turns the embedded numeric

<Fn> + <F11> NumLk

keypad on or off (only for

certain models).

Increases the screen

<Fn> + < > Brightness up

brightness.

Decreases the screen

<Fn> + < > Brightness down

brightness.

<Fn> + < > Volume up Increases the sound volume.

<Fn> + < > Volume down Decreases the sound volume.

<Fn> +

Play or pause a selected media

Play/Pause

<Home>

file.

<Fn> +

Stop playing the selected

Stop

<Pg Up>

media file.

<Fn> +

Return to the previous media

Previous

<Pg Dn>

file.

<Fn> +

<End> N

ext Jump to the next media file.

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Using the keyboard

Windows keys

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

Key Description

Pressed alone it returns to the Start screen.

Windows key

It can also be used with other keys for special

functions, please check Windows Help.

This key has the same effect as clicking the right

Application

mouse button; it opens the application's context

key

menu.

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Acer ProShield (Only for selected models)

Overview

An all-in-one security solution, Acer ProShield provides an embedded

security solution to address the following points of vulnerability:

• Securing the device against unauthorized access

• Protecting local storage

• Securing the network

Acer ProShield includes five modules that will secure your device from

unauthorized access and intrusion.

• Credential Manager - Password, Fingerprint registration (if your PC has

a fingerprint scanner), Online accounts configuration

• Pre-Boot Authentication - Boot sequence and device security

• Data Protection - Personal secure drive, file and folder encryption

• Data Removal - File shredder

• Information - About this software

Setting up ProShield

The first time you run ProShield, you will be led through a setup wizard

that allows you to set up the parameters for ProShield. Click Start to

begin. You will be required to set a password, and can choose to create a

Personal Secure Drive.

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Acer Office Manager

Note: Each client can only be assigned to one group.

Policies

You can set policies to apply to selected clients or groups of clients. Click

the + symbol to add a new policy.

Tab Item Function

Set a wallpaper that will be applied

Wallpaper

to all clients.

Set a screen saver that will be

Screen saver

applied to all clients.

General

Set which home page Internet

Homepage

Explorer will open when launched.

Enable or disable AutoPlay for

Enable AutoPlay

external devices or CD- / DVD-

ROMs

Enable IE

Define Internet Explorer security

security settings

settings.

Set policies for user passwords,

Security

Enable user

such as minimum password

account policy

strength, password validity, and

lockout parameters.

Power options Define power settings.

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Tab Item Function

Set a BIOS Supervisor password. If

BIOS Supervisor

a password already exists, you will

password

need to enter it before you can

change it.

Set a BIOS User password. If a

password already exists, you will

BIOS

BIOS User

need to enter it or the Supervisor

password

password before you can change

the User password.

Change boot

Change the order of devices used to

sequence

boot the system.

settings

Enable or disable devices on

Device

notebook computers.

Note: The items in the Device tab are not supported for desktop

computers. If you set a policy that includes items in this tab, and

deploy the policy to a desktop computer, the settings will be ignored.

Assets

The Assets page gives you a quick overview of the managed clients and

the hardware and software for each system. You can also see which

Hotfixes have been applied to each system.

Select the system model from the Model drop-down menu. You can then

further refine the search by operating system via the OS drop-down menu.

The discovered clients will be listed.

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Acer Office Manager

If you wish to export the results as an Excel spreadsheet, click Export

results or the icon. You will be asked where to save the file and for a

file name.

Task scheduler

On the Task scheduler page, you can set a schedule to deploy selected

policies on a regular basis. Click the + symbol to add a new task.

You will need to enter a Task name, select the Frequency, Time, Date,

Action, the Policies to be deployed (if appropriate) and the group(s) or

client(s).

Once you have entered the necessary information, click Save.

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Settings

On the Settings page, you can change your settings as desired.

Tab Item Function

Edit password

Change your Acer Office Manager

Administration

settings

Console password

settings

Set up an email account to receive

Email settings

email notifications.

Preference

Set up your program launch and

settings

lock preferences.

Set up what time-related

Notification

notifications should show on the

settings

Dashboard.

Export your Acer Office Manager

Data migration

Console settings for use on another

machine.

Create a certificate that you can

import to another machine.

Create new

Certificate

Certificates ensure that the client

certificate

can only be managed from a single

console.

Import a certificate from another

machine. This will allow the console

Import certificate

to manage a remote client that has a

trusted relationship with another

console.

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Recovery

Recovery

If you are having trouble with your computer, and the frequently asked

questions (see page 52) do not help, you can 'recover' your computer - i.e.

return it to an earlier state.

This section describes the recovery tools available on your computer. Acer

provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you to create a

recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to start recovery

options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery backup.

Note: Acer Recovery Management is only available with a pre-

installed Windows operating system.

Important: We recommend that you create a Recovery Backup

and Drivers and Applications Backup and as soon as possible.

In certain situations a full recovery will require a USB recovery

backup.

Creating a recovery backup

To reinstall from a USB storage drive, you must first create a recovery

backup. The recovery backup includes the entire original contents of your

computer’s hard drive, including Windows and all factory-loaded software

and drivers. Using this backup 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.

Note:

Make sure you have a USB drive with a capacity of at least 16 GB.

1. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery

Management in the list of apps.

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2. Click Create Factory Default Backup. The Recovery Drive window

opens.

Make sure Copy contents from the recovery partition to the recovery

drive is selected. This provides the most complete and safest recovery

backup.

3. Plug in the USB drive then click Next.

• Make sure your USB drive has enough capacity before continuing.

The recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of storage

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

5. Follow the process until it completes.

6. After creating the recovery backup, you can choose to delete the

recovery information on your computer. If you delete this information,

you can only use the USB recovery backup to restore your computer, if

you lose or erase the USB drive, you cannot restore your computer.

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Recovery

7. Unplug the USB drive and label it clearly.

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

as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. Make sure you keep the backup

in a safe place that you will remember.

Creating a drivers and applications backup

To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that contains the factory-

loaded software and drivers needed by your computer, you may use either

a USB storage drive or, if your computer features a DVD recorder, one or

more blank recordable DVDs.

1. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery

Management in the list of apps.

2. Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup.

Plug in the USB drive or insert a blank DVD into the optical drive, then

click Next.

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• If you are using a USB drive, make sure your USB drive has enough

capacity before continuing.

• If using DVDs, it will also show 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.

3. Click Start to copy files.You will be shown the backup progress on the

screen.

4. Follow the process until it completes:

• If you are using optical discs, the drive ejects each disc as it

completes burning it. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it with

a permanent marker.

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

click OK. Continue until the process is complete.

• If you are using a USB drive, unplug the drive and label it clearly.

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

such as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. Make sure you keep

the backup in a safe place that you will remember.

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Recovery

Recovering your system

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 reinstall software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory,

see "Reinstalling drivers and applications" on page 20.

For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-

installed, see that product’s documentation or 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 an earlier system snapshot" on

page 22.

3. Reset your operating system.

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

system, but keep your user information, see "Returning your system

to its factory condition" on page 23.

4. 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 23.

Reinstalling drivers and applications

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

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

You can reinstall using either your hard drive or the backup you have

created.

• Other applications - If you need to reinstall 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 reinstall device drivers that did not

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

with the device.