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The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed.
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
There are several conveniently located easy-launch buttons. They are: mail Web browser, Empowering Key
“ “and one user-programmable button.
Press “ “ to run the 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.
Icon Function Description
Power Indicates the computer's power
status.
Battery Indicates the computer's battery
status.
Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth
communication.
Wireless LAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN
communication.
HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is
active.
Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is
activated.
Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is
activated.
Launch key Default application
Acer Empowering Technology (user-
programmable)
Email application (user-programmable)
1. Charging:
2. Fully charged:
"Acer
Empowering Technology" on page 1
"Launch Manager" on page 51
Easy-launch button Default application