xENERGY STAR is a government program (public/private partnership) that givespeople the power to protect the environment in a cost effective way andwithout sacrificing quality or product features. Products that earn the ENERGYSTAR prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiencyguidelines set by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the USDepartment of Energy (DOE). In the average home, 75% of all electricity usedto power home electronics is consumed while the products are turned off.ENERGY STAR qualified home electronic products in the off position use up to50% less energy than conventional equipment. More information refers tohttp://www.energystar.gov and http://www.energystar.gov/powermangement.As an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. has determined that this product meetsthe ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.Note: The statement above is applicable only to Acer notebookswith an ENERGY STAR sticker located in the bottom right-handcorner of the palm rest.This product has been shipped enabled for power management:• Activate display’ Sleep mode within 15 minutes of user inactivity.• Activate computer’s Sleep mode within 30 minutes of user inactivity.• Wake the computer from Sleep mode by pushing power button.• More power management settings can be done through Acer ePowerManagement*.Note: *Models shipped with Windows Vista ™ Starter Edition onlysupport Acer eRecovery Management. Press and hold Fn thenpress F3 to launch Windows Power Options.Tips and information for comfortable useComputer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after prolonged use.Users are also at risk of physical injury after long hours of working in front of acomputer. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress,inadequate working conditions, personal health and other factors greatlyincrease the risk of physical injury.Incorrect computer usage may lead to carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis,tenosynovitis or other musculoskeletal disorders. The following symptoms mayappear in the hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, neck or back: