xiiiFirst things firstWe would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice formeeting your mobile computing needs.Your guidesTo help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides:First off, the Quick start up guide...poster helps you get started with setting upyour computer.The Aspire series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to allmodels in the Aspire product series. It covers basic topics such as Acer eRecoveryManagement, using the keyboard, audio, etc. Please understand that due to itsnature, the Generic User Guide as well as the AcerSystem User Guide mentionedbelow will occasionally refer to functions or features which are only containedin certain models of the series, but not necessarily in the model you purchased.Such instances are marked in the text with language such as "only for certainmodels".For more on how your computer can help you to be more productive, pleaserefer to the AcerSystem User Guide. This guide contains detailed information onsuch subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options andtroubleshooting. In addition it contains warranty information and the generalregulations and safety notices for your notebook. It is available in PortableDocument Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your notebook. Follow thesesteps to access it:1 Click on Start > All Programs > AcerSystem.2 Click on AcerSystem User Guide.Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. If Adobe Reader isnot installed on your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User Guidewill run the Adobe Reader setup program first. Follow theinstructions on the screen to complete the installation. Forinstructions on how to use Adobe Reader, access the Help andSupport menu.Basic care and tips for using your computerTurning your computer on and offTo turn on the computer, simply press and release the power button below theLCD screen. Please refre to "Quick start up guide" for the location of the powerbutton.