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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 System Specifications 1

Features 1
System Block Diagram 4
Board Layout 5
Top View 5
Bottom View 6
Your Acer Notebook tour 8
Front View 8
Closed Front View 9
Left View 10
Right View 11
Rear Panel 11
Bottom Panel 12
Indicators 12
Easy-Launch Buttons 14
Touchpad Basics 14
Using the Keyboard 16
Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 16
Windows Keys 16
Hot Keys 17
Special Key 18
Acer Empowering Technology 20
Empowering Technology password 20
Acer eNet Management (for selected models) 20
Acer ePower Management 22
Acer ePresentation Management 24
Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) 25
Acer eLock Management 27
Acer eRecovery Management 28
Acer eSettings Management 29
Acer ePerformance Management 29
Acer OrbiCam 30
Using the System Utilities 34
Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 34
Launch Manager 35
Hardware Specifications and Configurations 36

Chapter 2 System Utilities 47

BIOS Setup Utility 47
Navigating the BIOS Utility 48
Information 49
Main 50
Advanced 52
Security 53
Boot 57
Exit 58
BIOS Flash Utility 59
Remove HDD/BIOS Utility 60

Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 65

General Information 66
Before You Begin 66
Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 67
Removing the Battery Pack 69