First things first iii
Your guides iii
Basic care and tips for using your computer iv
1 Getting to know your Extensa 1
An Extensa tour 3
Front open view 3
Front view 4
Left view 6
Right view 7
Rear view 8
Bottom view 10
Features 11
Indicators 13
Using the keyboard 15
Special keys 15
Launch Keys 21
Touchpad 22
Touchpad basics 22
Storage 24
Hard disk 24
Optical drive 24
Using software 25
Audio 26
Adjusting the volume 26
Power management 26
Moving around with your Extensa 27
Disconnecting from the desktop 27
Moving around 27
Taking the computer home 28
Traveling with the computer 30
Traveling internationally with the computer 31
Securing your computer 32
Using a computer security lock 32
Using passwords 32
2 Customizing my computer 35
Expanding through options 37
Connectivity options 37
Upgrade options 42
Using system utilities 44
Acer eManager 44
Launch Manager 44
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