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

 

 

 

WLAN/3G (Manufacturing

Indicates the status of WLAN/3Gcommunication.

 

 

 

option)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Backup key

Launches Acer Backup Management for three-

 

 

 

 

step data backup.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acer PowerSmart key

Puts your computer into power-saving mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HDD

Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power button / indicator

Turns the computer on and off. /

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

Easy-Launch Buttons

Located above the keyboard are application buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: Backup and Acer PowerSmart indicators/buttons.

Icon

Function

Description

 

Backup key

Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step data

 

 

backup.

 

Acer PowerSmart key

Puts your computer into power-saving mode.

 

 

 

Touchpad Basics (with two-click buttons)

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

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2

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•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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