Acer Aspire 1450 Service Guide

Chapter 113
Using the Keyboard
The full-sized keyboardincludes an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and 
twelve function keys.
Lock Keys
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
Lock KeyDescription
Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters are 
typed in uppercase. Toggle on and off by pressing the 
Caps Lock key on the left of the keyboard.
Num lock   
(Fn-F11)When Num Lock is on, the embedded numeric keypad 
can be used. Toggle on...

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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 upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols 
are not printed on the keys.
Desired AccessNum Lock OnNum Lock Off
Number keys on embedded 
keypadType numbers in a normal 
manner.
Cursor-control keys on 
embedded keypadHold j while using 
cursor-control keys.Hold Fn while using cursor-
control keys....

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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 the Run... dialog box)
Application 
keyOpens a context menu (same as a right-click). 

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Hot Keys
Using the Fn key with another key creates a hot key, providing a quick and convenient method for controlling 
various functions.
To activate hot keys, first hold down the Fn key. Next, press the second key in the combination. Finally, release 
both keys.
Hot KeyIconFunctionDescription
Fn-F1 Hot key help Displays help on hot keys.
Fn-F2 Setup Accesses the computer’s configuration utility.
Fn-F3 Power management 
scheme toggleSwitches the power management scheme used by the 
computer...

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Fn-yVolume down Decreases the speaker volume.
Fn-xBrightness up Increases the screen brightness.
Fn-zBrightness down Decreases the screen brightness
Hot KeyIconFunctionDescription 

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The Euro Symbol
If your keyboard layout is set to United States-International or United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a 
European layout, you can type the Euro symbol on your keyboard.
NOTE:  For US keyboard users: The keyboard layout is set when you first set up Windows. For the Euro 
symbol to work, the keyboard layout has to be set to United States-International. 
To verify the keyboard type in Windows XP, follow the steps below:
1.Click on Start, Control Panel.
2.Double-click on...

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Launch Keys
Located at the top of keyboard are five buttons. The left-most button is the power button. To the right of the 
power button are the four launch keys. They are designated as the mail button, the web browser button, and 
two programmable buttons (P1 and P2).
NOTE: To the left of these five launch keys is the wireless communication button. This wireless 
communication button works for model with 802.11b wireless LAN only.
E-mail D etection
Click right button at the Launch Manager...

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To u c h p a d
The built-in touchpad is a 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 palmrest 
provides optimal comfort and support.
NOTE:  If you are using an external USB mouse, you can press Fn-F7 to disable the touchpad.
To u c h p a d  B a s i c s
The following items teache you how to use the touchpad:
TMove your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor....

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NOTE: Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad. Also keep the touchpad dry and clean. The 
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.
Access context 
menuClick once
Scroll Click and hold 
the button in the 
desired 
direction (up/
down/left/right)
FunctionLeft ButtonRight ButtonScroll ButtonTa p 

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Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Processor
ItemSpecification
CPU type
AMD Athlon
TM XP-M processor  2000+ to 2500+
CPU package  OPGA package
CPU core voltage 1.60V for 2100+/1.65V
BIOS
ItemSpecification
BIOS vendor Phneoix
BIOS Version V1.00
BIOS ROM type Flash ROM
BIOS ROM size 512KB
BIOS package PLCC
Supported protocols ACPI 1.0b,PC Card 95, SM BIOS 2.3, EPP/IEEE 1284, ECP/IEEE 1284 
1.7 & 1.9, PCI 2.2, PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, USB 
2.0, VGA BIOS, CD-ROM...