Acer Aspire 1680 Service Guide

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Re a r  P a n e l
#IconItemDescription
1 Power jace Connects to an AC adapter.
2 External display port Connects a  display device (e.g., external 
monitor, LCD projector).
3 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible  computer security lock. 

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Bottom Panel
#ItemDescription
1 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool.  Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening 
of the fan.
2 Battery lock Locks the battery in place.
3 Memory compartment Houses the computer’s main memory.
4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer’s hard disk (secured  by a screw).
6 Battery  release  latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery  pack.
7 Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack. 

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Indicators
The computer has three easy-to-read status icons on the upper-right above the keyboard.
IconFunctionDescription
Caps lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated.
Num lock Lights when Num Lock is activated.
Media Activity Lights when the hard  disk or optical drive is 
active. 

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In addition, there are two indicators at the front panel. Even when the cover is closed, the state or features can 
still be seen.
IconFunctionDescription
Power Lights when the computer is on.
Battery indicator Lights when the battery is being charged. 

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Using the Keyboard
The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded 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 typed 
are in uppercase.
Num lock    (Fn-F11) When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in 
numeric mode. The keys f
unction as a calculator 
(complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and...

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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 si mplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols 
are not printed on the keys.
Desired AccessNum Lock OnNum Lock Off
Number keys on embedded 
keypad Type numbers in a normal 
manner.
Cursor-control keys on 
embedded keypad Hold
 j  while using 
cursor-control keys. Hold Fn while using cursor-
control...

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Windows Keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
KeyIconDescription
Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as  clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the 
Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to 
provide a variety of function:
   + Tab (Activates next taskbar button)
  +  E (Explores My Computer)
  +  F1 (Opens Help and Support)
  +  F (Opens the Find: All Files dialog box
  +  M (Minimizes all windows)
j +   + M (Undoes...

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Hot Keys
The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like sreen 
brightness, volume out put and the BIOS utility.
To activate hot keys, press and hold the  Fn key before pressing the other  key in the hot key combination.
Hot KeyIconFunctionDescription
Fn-F1 Hot key help Displays help on hot keys.
Fn-F2 Acer eSetting Launches the Acer eSetting in the Acer eManager set  by the Acer Empowering key.
Fn-F3 Acer  ePowerManagementLaunches the Acer...

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Fn-y Volume down Decreases the speaker volume.
Fn- x Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.
Fn- z Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness
Fn-Home Play/Pause Press to start playing the audio track or video file.  Press again to pause.
Fn-Pg Up Stop Press to stop playing the audio track or video file.
Fn-Pg Dn Backwards Press to skip backw ard to the previous track or video 
file and start playing.
Fn-End Forward Press to skip forwar d to the next track or video file.
Alt Gr-$...

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Special Key
You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. 
To  t y p e :
The Euro symbol
1. Open a text editor or word processor.
2. Either directly press the  Euro symbol at the bottom-right of  the keyboard, or hold Alt Gr and then press 
the  Euro  symbol at the upper-center of the keyboard.
The US dollar sign
1.Open a text editor or word processor.
2. Either directly press the  dollar sign at the bottom-right of the keyboard,...