Acer 5242, 5542G, 5738DZG Indicators, Easy-Launch Buttons, Touchpad basics with two-click buttons

Indicators

The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed.

Icon

Function

Description

Power	Indicates the computer's power
	status.
Battery	Indicates the computer's battery
	status.

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 above the keyboard are application buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology.

The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager.You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to start the application.

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 status
	button/indicator	of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models)
3G	3G WWAN	Enables/disables the 3G WWAN function. Indicates the
	communication button/	status of 3G WWAN communication. (only for certain
	indicator	models)
	Backup key	Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step data
		backup.
VOL+	Volume up	Increases the sound volume.
VOL-	Volume down	Decreases the sound volume.

Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons)

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

1 2 3

•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.

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