# | Icon | Item | Description |
6 |
| Ventilation slots and cooling | Enable the computer to stay cool, |
|
| fan | even after prolonged use. |
|
|
| Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. |
|
|
|
|
Indicators
The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators.
|
| Icon | Function |
| Description |
|
|
| Power | Indicates the computer's power status. | |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
| Battery | Indicates the computer's battery status. | |
|
|
|
| 1. | Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. |
|
|
|
| 2. | Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
| Power button | Turns the computer on and off. / | |
|
|
| / indicator | Indicates the computer's power status. | |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
| HDD | Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
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 on the left of the keyboard are the application buttons. These buttons are called
Icon | Function | Description |
| Wireless LAN | Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Indicates the |
| communication button/ | status of wireless LAN communication. |
| indicator |
|
|
|
|
| Bluetooth communication | Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates the |
| button/indicator | status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain |
|
| models) |
|
|
|
| Backup key | Launches Acer Backup Management for |
|
| backup. |
|
|
|
Touchpad Basics
The following items show you how to use the touchpad with
•Move your finger across the touchpad (1) to move the cursor.
•Press the left (2) and right (3) 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.
Chapter 1 | 9 |