Acer ZL9 - page 35

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Hotkey Icon Function Description

<Fn> + <F1> Hotkey help Displays help on hotkeys.

<Fn> + <F2> Acer eSettings Launches Acer eSettings in Acer

Empowering Technology. See

"Acer Empowering

Technology" on page 1.

<Fn> + <F3> Acer ePower

Management

Launches Acer ePower

Management in Acer

Empowering Technology. See

"Acer Empowering

Technology" on page 1.

<Fn> + <F4> Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep

mode.

<Fn> + <F5> Display toggle Switches display output

between the display screen,

external monitor (if connected)

and both.

<Fn> + <F6> Screen blank Turns the display screen

backlight off to save power.

Press any key to return.

<Fn> + <F7> Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on

and off.

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

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

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

<Fn> + <→>Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.

<Fn> + <←>Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness.

Contents

Main Page iii Disposal instructions iv First things first Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and off Taking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapter vi Taking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicing Caution Contents Page Page Page Acer Empowering Technology Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eLock Management Acer ePerformance Management Acer eRecovery Management Acer eSettings Management Acer eNet Management Page Acer ePower Management Acer ePresentation Management Page Your Acer notebook tour Front view Closed front view Left view Right view Rear view Base view 16 Specifications Page Page Indicators Easy-launch buttons P Touchpad Touchpad basics Page Using the keyboard Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad Windows keys Hotkeys Page Special keys Page Page Using the system utilities Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Launch Manager Norton AntiVirus How do I check for viruses? Frequently asked questions I turned on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. Nothing appears on the screen. Image is not full-screen. No audio is heard from the computer. I want to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the power. The keyboard does not respond. The infrared port does not work. The printer does not work. I want to set up my location to use the internal modem. I want to restore my computer to its original settings without recovery CDs. Requesting service International Travelers Warranty (ITW) Before you call Acer Arcade (for selected models) Arcade hotkeys InstantOn Arcade mode Finding and playing content Settings Arcade controls Navigation controls Player controls Page Cinema Settings Album Editing Pictures Slide Show settings Video Playing a video file Snapshot Editing video Music Make DVDs Authoring CD/DVDs Page Taking your notebook PC with you Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around 47 What to bring to meetings Taking the computer home What to take with you 48 Setting up a home office Traveling with the computer What to take with you Traveling internationally with the computer What to bring with you 50 Securing your computer Using a computer security lock Using passwords Entering passwords Setting passwords Expanding through options Connectivity options Fax/data modem Page PC Card slot Inserting a PC Card Ejecting a PC Card Installing memory BIOS utility Boot sequence Page Using software Playing DVD movies Power management Acer eRecovery Management Create backup Restore from backup Create factory default image CD Re-install bundled software without CD Change password Troubleshooting Troubleshooting tips Error messages Page Regulations and safety notices ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance FCC notice Notice: Shielded cables Notice: Peripheral devices Modem notices Notice for USA TBR 21 List of applicable countries Notice for Australia Notice for New Zealand Important safety instructions Page Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statement Macrovision copyright protection notice Radio device regulatory notice General European Union (EU) List of applicable countries The FCC RF safety requirement Canada Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) Exposure of humans to RF fields (RSS-102) Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking Index A B C D P Q S T U