Acer Aspire 1400 Service Guide

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Indicators
The computer has easy-to-read lock indicators (A) found above the keyboard, and status indicators 
(B) and Audio DJ mode indicators (C) on the front panel of the computer.
The status LCD displays icons that show the status of the ocmpouter and its components..
IconFunctionDescription
A. Lock indicators
Caps lock Caps Lock is activated.
Num lock Numeric Lock (for embedded keypad) is 
activated.
Scroll lock Scroll Lock is activated.
B. Status indicators
Power Lights when the computer...

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Battery charge Battery is being charged.
Hard disk activity Hard disk is being accessed.
Wireless networking Wireless networking feature is enabled. 
Use the wireless networking switch to 
enable or disable this feature. See “Right 
view” on page 6 for the location for the 
location of this switch.
Optical drive activity Optical drive (CD or DVD) is being 
accessed.
C. Audio DJ mode indicators
Media Player Audio DJ to Microsoft Media Player is set.
CD Audio DJ is set to CD playback....

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Ke y b o a r d
Lock Keys
The keyboard has four lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
Lock KeyDescription
Caps  Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed 
are in uppercase.
Num Lock When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in 
numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator 
(complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). 
Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric 
data entry. A better solution would be to connect an 
external keypad. 
Scroll...

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Embedded Numeric Keypad
The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad.  It is indicated by small 
characters located on the lower edge of the keycaps. The embedded keypad can function in 
numberic mode or cursor-control mode.
Desired AccessNum Lock OnNum Lock Off
Number keys on embedded 
keypadType numbers in a normal 
manner.Hold j while typing 
numbers.
Cursor-control keys on 
embedded keypadHold j while using 
cursor-control keys.Use cursor-control keys in a 
normal...

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Windows Keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
KeyIconDescription
Windows logo 
keyStart button.  Combinations with this key perform 
special functions.  Below are a few examples:
 + Tab (Activates next taskbar button)
 +  E (Explores My Computer)
 +  F (Finds Document)
 +  M (Minimizes All)
j + Windows logo key + M (Undoes Minimize All)
  + R (Displays Run dialog box)
Application 
keyOpens the applications context menu (same as  right-
click). 

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Hot Keys
The computer uses hotkey or key combinations to perform functions such as controlling the screen 
brightness and specifying where to display output.
NOTE: When activating hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hotkey 
combination.
Hot KeyIconFunctionDescription
Fn-Esc Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.
Fn-nStandby Puts the computer in standby mode.
Fn-oHibernation Puts the computer in hibernation mode.
Fn-pDisplay toggle Switches display...

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Keyboard Ergonomics
Located below the keyboard, the wide and curved palm rest is ergonomically desinged to provide 
you with a very comfortable place to rest your hands while you type. 

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Touchpad
The built-in touchpad is a PS/2-compatible pointing device that senses movement on its surface. 
This means the cursor responds as you move your finger on the surface of the touchpad.  The 
central location on the palm rest provides you optimum comfort and support.
Touchpad Basics
The following teaches you how to use the touchpad:
!Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor. 
!Press the left (1) and right (2) buttons located on the edge of the touchpad to do selection...

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touchpad is sensitive to finger movements. Hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. 
Tapping too hard will not increase the touchpad’s responsiveness. 

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Launch Keys
Located above the keyboard are launch keys that can used to launch applications.
NOTE: To configure the launch keys and the applications they launch..
This computer’s all-in-one design
#IconItemDescription
1 WWW By default, launches your Internet browser.
2 Application Launches a set application.